15/04/2013 – Scene Magazine – From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life

Peer Action events in May

Posted on 15/04/201315/04/2013 by Besi

Peer Action, the charity providing peer support to those living with HIV, are organising a programme of social activities, fundraising events and well-being sessions in May.

These include: a trip to Eltham Palace, an art deco masterpiece bolted onto Henry VIII’s Tudor mansion. and the Camelford Arms will be holding a Eurovision Song Contest Party with a sweepstake and raffle to raise funds on Saturday, May 18 at 7pm.

Other regular Peer Action activities include Phil’s Mediation Group at the THT building on Ship Street on Sunday, May 4 and Sunday, May 19 at 11am, no booking necessary, £3 per session.

Dan’s Yoga Classes take place on Tuesday 7, 12, 21 and 28 at St Mary’s Church Hall on St James’ Street at 6pm, all abilities welcome, mats provided, £3 per session.

For movie lovers, Mike’s Movie Night is on Friday, May 10 at 8pm, movie chosen on the night, bring a bottle and snacks, see website to get involved.

If you’re feeling stressed or out of sorts try Peer Action’s low cost therapy session on Saturday, May 11 at the THT building, Ship Street at 1.50pm, £5 per session.

If you’re feeling lucky, Ian’s Bingo night is on Monday, May 13 at 6.15pm for early session, 7pm for main event, at the Gala Bingo on Eastern Road, admission £10

For swimmers, there’s the lunchtime swimming club on Tuesday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 28 at the Brighton Swimming Centre on Eastern Road at 12.20pm, £4 per one-hour session.

Grab a pint and gather a group at the Board Games night at The Barley Mow pub, George’s Road, Kemptown on Wednesday, May 29 at 7.30pm.

For more information about Peer Action’s activities, and how to book sessions, CLICK HERE:

Art show by Karol Michalec & Jakob Belbin

Posted on 15/04/201320/05/2013 by Graham Robson

‘Just Because Things Break Doesn’t Mean They’re Broken’, a painted pottery show and sculptural work exhibition, will be at the Painting Pottery Gallery between April 16 till May 5.

This joint collaboration features the “disturbingly beautiful” work of both Jakob Belbin and sculptor Karol Michalec and will take on the concept of piecing together life experiences and images and translating them into fragmented and sometimes three dimensional works encapsulating experiences, inspirations, observations and reactions to the modern world.

These ideas are carried through into the work of Karol Michalec who combines functionless, disused objects to create intricate yet striking sculptures.

In the run up to the exhibition 100 segments of broken plates will be given away to the unsuspecting public, covering the streets of Brighton with a blanket of small scale works. Each piece will be labelled with instructions of what to do upon discovery.

Refreshments will be provided on the opening day.

Where: Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YB.

When: April 16 till May 5.

For more info, CLICK HERE:

New parents group at Allsorts

Posted on 15/04/201315/04/2013 by Besi

Allsorts Parents Group, a new group for parents and carers of LGBT children and young people, will be meeting for the first time on Wednesday, April 24 at the Friends Meeting House, Brighton at 6.30pm.

The group will be the perfect opportunity for parents or carers of LGB or T children or young people to meet with other parents or carers to share experiences and support.

Where: Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF

When: Wednesday, April 24 between 6.30-8.30pm (refreshments provided)

For more details, telephone Sara on 07780708207 between 2–6pm.

For more information about Allsorts, CLICK HERE:

Brighton and Hove joins ‘Age-friendly City’ initiative

Posted on 15/04/201320/05/2013 by Graham Robson

Brighton & Hove has been successfully entered into the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

The scheme was established to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide. Any city or community that is committed to creating inclusive and accessible urban environments to benefit their ageing populations is welcome to join.

Cities and communities in the Network are of different sizes and are located in different parts of the world. Their efforts to become more age-friendly take place within very diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts. What all members of the Network do have in common is the desire and commitment to create physical and social urban environments that promote healthy and active ageing and a good quality of life for their older residents.

A new website will soon be launched giving Brighton & Hove the opportunity to exchange information and best practice with other cities and communities across the world.

For more info, CLICK HERE:

Share the Roads, Share the Responsibility

Posted on 15/04/2013 by Besi

Cyclists and road users will have chance to see the roads from a bus drivers point of view at an exchanging places event at New road in Brighton.

It is part of the council’s road safety Share the Roads, Share the Responsibility campaign highlighting how important it is that all road users are not distracted and are aware of others.

Cyclists – and other road users will be invited to sit in the driver’s cab of a bendy bus to experience the view.

Andy Buck, the Risk Manager for Brighton & Hove buses, said:

“Most people don’t cross in front of buses at red lights, step off the pavement while talking on the phone or listening to music but it does happen and when it does the consequences can be catastrophic. It’s vital to that road users think about each other and stay safe.”

Cllr Ian Davey Chair of the Transport Committee, said:

“This is a really important and unique opportunity for people to see the road from another point of view. It will help people appreciate what other road users can or cannot see, and the importance of adhering to safety regulations.”

More one to one support for new parents in Brighton Kemptown

Posted on 15/04/2013 by Besi

More disadvantaged new parents in Brighton Kemptown will benefit in the future from one to one help and support from a specialist nurse.

Around 11,000 families are already benefitting from personalised support from family nurses and the Government will extend this to a further 16,000 of the most disadvantaged parents by 2015. This follows initial research showing support from family nurses helped boost mothers’ self-esteem and their ability to return to education and employment when their children are old enough for them to do so.

Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, said:

“Parents across my constituency could benefit from this extra support. Family nurses do a great job helping new parents give their children the kind of start in life they need to succeed. This announcement again shows our commitment to helping people who do the right thing and want to get on in life.”