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Police appeal for help

 

Police are appealing for help in identifying two men who were at a protest at University of Sussex last month.

Just before 1.50pm on Wednesday November 14, police were called to the Silverstone Building in Arts Road on the University of Sussex campus at Falmer, after a report of a disturbance.

A large group of people were outside the building where Mike Weatherley MP for Hove and Portslade was present.

Officers took Mr Weatherley to safety in a police van. One of his team reported suffering a slight injury by a stone which had been thrown.

Detective Constable Sophie Tullett of Brighton and Hove CID said:

“We are continuing to investigate this incident and are appealing for these men to contact police to help us with our enquiries.
 
“We would also like to hear from anyone who recognises them.”

On Friday November 23,  a 24-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of affray in relation to the incident and has been released on bail until January 18, 2013, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Pool or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Five organisations benefit from charity fundraising

Lunch Positive

Christmas came early for five organisations following fundraising at the Marine Tavern over the last few months. A total of £2257 was raised by the small pub with the big heart.

Sussex Air Ambulance received £1,000 from Miss Jason’s Up Up and Away appeal to help him lose weight so he could fly in Panto this Christmas.

The Sussex Beacon received £551 from the Marine Tavern’s Xmas Lucky Dip.

Lunch Positive, the HIV charity who provide a healthy meal for positive people every Friday at the Dorset Gardens Methodist Church received £354 from the Marine Tavern’s bonus ball competition.

Sussex Beacon

£235 was also raised for the Poppy Appeal and £117 for Terrence Higgin Trust from the sale of red ribbons.

Steve and Nat want to thank everyone who supports their fundraising every month and wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Queer community yoga classes

Sarah Hebben

Sarah Shanti Yoga will be running a Queer Community Yoga Class every Tuesday (excluding Christmas & New Year’s Day) in Brighton at the Garden Studio, 7a Ship Street from 8.15–9.45pm.

The class will offer like-minded people the chance to practice yoga, recharge their batteries and reconnect with the body, in a friendly, supportive and safe space.

Whilst there are no changing facilities, a gender neutral toilet is on hand for those wishing to change.

Members should wear loose, comfortable clothes, needn’t bring shoes as mats are provided, and may pay what they like, on a sliding scale from £2-£10.

Head yoga teacher, Sarah Hebben, said:

“LGBT community members love these events and have given me great feedback. If you are worried that you might not be able to follow the class due to physical restrictions, then I am very happy to meet you before the class starts to discuss adjustments and alternatives that work for you.”

For more information, view:

SARAH SHANIT YOGA

For directions, view:

DIRECTIONS

Thousands more gay men know their HIV status

Thousands more gay men have been tested for HIV after more than 55 sexual health clinics and organisations from across England participated in the country’s first every National HIV Testing Week in November.

The week, which was launched by Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and co-ordinated through HIV Prevention England (HPE), saw over 800 additional hours of HIV testing events across England.

Other successes, included: a home sampling service launched by London-based gay men’s health charity GMFA which saw more than 200 home HIV sampling kits posted out to gay men in London; in Leeds, 111 additional HIV tests were given in the city compared with five tests during the same period last year, while the Terrence Higgins Trust’s centre in Brighton extended its clinic opening hours throughout the week, testing an extra 51 local people for HIV.

Paul Ward, Deputy Chief Executive at THT, said:

“We are thrilled with how successful the week has been, and the great response we had from clinics and community organisations. As a result of increased testing activities during the week, thousands more gay men across England now know their HIV status. Whether you’re positive or negative, knowing your status is the first step in being able to protect yourself and your partners from infection.
 
“National HIV Testing Week is a great annual reminder for gay men to test. However, not everyone’s sex life is the same, and some men will need to test more regularly than others. We hope the message of the week, of how important testing is to both individual and public health, will last all year round.”

For more information, view:

THT OR thinkHIV

Football thriller to benefit Hillsborough families

Dangerous Score, a football thriller written to help raise funds for the families of those killed and injured in the Hillsborough tragedy, is now available through the Hillsborough Family Support Group’s website.

The novel tells the story of a rising young footballer whose life and career are threatened when he is linked with the disappearance of a young woman.

 

Author, Mike Bearcroft, said:

“The book is a roller coaster ride of football, mystery, love, crime and even more football. I’ve always had a deep admiration for the Hillsborough Family Support Group and have forged strong links with them over the years so it seemed fitting that they benefit from the sale of the book.”

Mike has launched the book in a timely manner to coincide with the weekend when football clubs are showing their solidarity with the Hillsborough Association by playing the celebrity-laden charity single, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” at matches across the country. The single features Sir Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, Holly Johnson, Rebecca Ferguson, Gerry Marsden, Melanie C, Alan Hansen and John Bishop to mention just a few.

Alan Hansen

 

TV pundit and former Liverpool player Alan Hansen has called on people to buy the fundraising novel and put it top of the Sunday Times Bestseller list in 2013.

He said:

“For me Christmas this year is all about a new beginning for the families of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster,”

“Families who have suffered such appalling injustice for so long and for whom a new ray of light is now at long last starting to shine.”

To see the video of the single, view:

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The physical edition of the single will be released on December 17.

Dangerous Score is available for £8.99 from:

DANGEROUS SCORE

and can also be purchased from Amazon and Tesco websites.

A percentage of the profits of the book will be donated to the Hillsborough Family Support Group.

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