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Legends’ Erica Hann to run Lake Windemere for the Sussex Beacon before taking on the London Marathon in 2025

Graham Robson September 12, 2024

Erica Hann from Legends, one of Brighton’s premier LGBTQ+ venues, will have her running shoes on this weekend, as she does The Lap around the stunning Lake Windemere, all 47 miles of it! This run is part of her fundraising on behalf of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, which will culminate in Erica running […]

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“An incredible sum.” Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers donate £15,000 to Sussex Beacon from fundraisers held following the passing of LGBTQ+ community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason)

Graham Robson September 6, 2024

LGBTQ+ venues Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers in London have announced a fabulous £15,000 has been donated to local HIV charity Sussex Beacon from joint fundraisers held earlier this year, following the passing of the community champion and drag icon Jason Sutton (Miss Jason). In a joint statement, the LGBTQ+ venues said: “When we […]

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Leathermen South create fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon ahead of Brighton Fetish Week event at The Bulldog Brighton

Graham Robson August 30, 2024

As part of Brighton Fetish Week, the guys at Leathermen South, a group providing a supportive and safe environment for the gay ‘leather, rubber and fetish’ community of the South Coast of England, have created a fundraiser in aid of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. Last month, Leathermen South celebrated their 10th anniversary in […]

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Photograph of legendary drag icon Miss Jason raises £510 for local HIV charity, Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson August 29, 2024

Much joy was had at an exhibition of Daniel Taffs‘ work at  on Wednesday, August 28 at Brighton Box Gallery. Local HIV charity Sussex Beacon has thanked local photographer Simon Pepper for donating a photograph of legendary drag icon Miss Jason, which was raffled off – raising a whopping £510 for the charity. The exhibition […]

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Snow White Trash to run Brighton Marathon 2025 in drag in memory of trailblazing drag icon Miss Jason

Graham Robson August 5, 2024

Drag queen Snow White Trash is to run the Brighton Marathon 2025 – Sunday, April 6 – in memory of Miss Jason, the trailblazing drag icon and community champion who died in April 2024. Ed Parry (Snow White Trash), who will run the marathon in drag, said: “I have officially gone insane and entered the […]

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Brighton Box Gallery to raffle framed photo of legendary performer Miss Jason for the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson July 25, 2024

The team at the Brighton Box Gallery in Brighton have announced a delightful framed photo of legendary drag performer and community champion Miss Jason, who we sadly lost earlier this year, is being raffled, with all proceeds being donated to local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon.The photo, created by Brighton & Hove-based photographer Simon Pepper, […]

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Celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride at Dukes Lane Pride community event, fundraising for Sussex Beacon and featuring Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and Lovinia Belle

Graham Robson July 24, 2024

Join Dukes Lane businesses to enjoy Brighton & Hove Pride, this August, as the Lane transforms into a bustling hub with two days of free live entertainment, exclusive offers and much more, on Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 August. 

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Brighton Railway Club to raise funds for Sussex Beacon at Pre-Pride Special with Davina Sparkle and Tabitha Wild

Graham Robson July 5, 2024

Brighton Railway Club is to raise funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon at its Pre-Pride Party on Friday, August 2 from 7.30pm. This year, dynamic duo Davina Sparkle and Tabitha Wild will be entertaining the crowd, getting everyone well and truly in the mood for this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride. The Sussex […]

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Fundraising Champion: The Sussex Beacon awards The Sussex pub in Hove with certificate after raising over £5,000 for the HIV charity

Graham Robson May 2, 2024

Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has awarded the new general manager of The Sussex pub in Hove with a certificate after the venue raised an incredible £5,000 for the charity. The Sussex Beacon said on Facebook: “In August 2021 we met with Mike, the new general manager at The Sussex, to discuss a proposed […]

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Brighton Bear Weekend’s Annual Easter Quiz to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund

Graham Robson March 22, 2024

Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) has announced the return of its Annual Easter Quiz, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund, at Camelford Arms, Brighton on Thursday, March 28 at 9pm sharp. BBW said” “Ready to hop into some quiz fun and a chance to win a fabulous £300 cash […]

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