19/01/2014 – Scene Magazine – From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life

Older and Out – Valentines Day Special for older LGBT people

Posted on 19/01/201422/01/2014 by Besi

Older and Out will be holding their third social get together on Friday, February 14 to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

ARE YOU OVER 55?
Do you identify as older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, undecided ?
Looking for new friends and to meet like minded people ?

Go along to the Somerset Day Centre and meet new friends in a warm and friendly environment. A light lunch will be provided.

No bookings are necessary, just turn up and enjoy yourself.

Somerset Day Centre is situated on the ground floor and is fully wheelchair accessible.

You can take any bus going up St James Street, alight at the bus stop opposite St Mary’s Church, cross the road and the day centre is on the left past the church.

For more information telephone: 01273 699000

For more information on the Somerset Day Centre, CLICK HERE: http://www.somersetdaycentre.org.uk

What: Older and Out on Valentine’s Day

Where: Somerset Day Centre, 62 St James’s Street, Brighton, BN2 1PR

When: Friday, February 14, 2014

Time: 1pm – 3pm

‘Human Being: Being Human’ a photo exhibition at Brighton Jubilee Library

Posted on 19/01/201415/02/2014 by Besi

A photographic exhibition of work made by young people from Transformers, a support group run by Allsorts for Trans* young people through cmap, an international arts charity.

The Human Being: Being Human project has involved the young people developing their own and employing digital photography skills to explore their worlds from personal perspectives, to challenges faced and celebrations to be shared.

The project aims to exist as an educational and awareness building tool for others to learn about the trans* experience through the eyes of the young people themselves. The book being produced includes tools and activities for other groups to explore their thinking around issues of identity and discrimination to perceptions of others and self-image.

Photographic work will be displayed at Jubilee library Foyer Gallery, Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE

From: Tuesday 4th to Sunday 16th February 2014 during library opening hours.

For further information please contact: Lynn Weddle (Project Coach) on 07967719137 or email lynn@cmap.org.uk

Sexual health services consultation

Posted on 19/01/201419/01/2014 by Besi

Brighton and Hove City Council is now responsible for ensuring that residents have good access to sexual health services in the City.

The current services have been in place for many years and with the move from NHS to local authority responsibility they want to make sure the right services are in the right place to meet the needs of the local population.

This consultation is aimed at:

People who use sexual health services in Brighton and Hove;
People who have previously used sexual health services in Brighton and Hove and those who may do so in the future;
Professionals and members of the public with an interest in sexual health services and issues.

New contracts should be in place for April 1 2015 and this consultation will inform these new service contracts.

The closing date for responses is Friday, February 7, 2014. Pass on to anyone you feel may be interested. You will not be asked to register or leave any identifiable information.

To fill in the survey, CLICK HERE:

If you have any questions regarding this consultation contact Stephen Nicholson, Lead Commissioner for Sexual Health on stephen.nicholson@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Or telephone: 01273 296554.

A limited number of hard copies of the survey are available in the following places:

Claude Nicol Centre

Morley Street CASH

YAC

Brighton Station Health Centre

Sexual Health LES GPs

Young People’s Centre

THT South

Wistons

First Base

Women’s Centre

Brighton Oasis

Substance Misuse Service

Have you sought legal advice to dissolve a same sex relationship?

Posted on 19/01/2014 by Besi

Participants are sought for a doctoral research study exploring how civil partnerships and same-sex marriage can help to challenge society and the law’s ideas about gender roles in relationships.

The study, being conducted by Charlotte Bendall (PhD candidate at the University of Birmingham) and supervised by Dr. Rosie Harding (Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham) is focusing upon how the issue of gender is dealt with in the context of solicitor-client meetings upon civil partnership dissolution.

The researcher is seeking to recruit people who have sought legal advice relating to same-sex relationship breakdown within the past two years.

Participation would involve an interview with the researcher lasting for approximately one hour. The questions would allow you to reflect back on your dealings with your solicitor and would also address matters such as the division of labour within your relationship both pre and post-separation.

Interviews would take place at a mutually agreed location.

For full information about how to take part, contact Charlotte Bendall by EMAIL:

You may also write to her at Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT.

Charity calls for an ‘uprising of kindness’ in Brighton

Posted on 19/01/2014 by Besi

Brighton’s busiest square is to be transformed into a ‘home’ in an attempt to get local people thinking about the plight of homeless people in the UK.

On February 1, local homelessness charity, Emmaus Brighton & Hove, will set up a living room and bedroom in Jubilee Square to mark sixty years since the Emmaus founder, Abbé Pierre, took to the airwaves of Radio Luxembourg and appealed to the people of France to do something to help those sleeping rough on the streets of Paris.

His request on behalf of ‘the voiceless people’ brought in donations of more than 500 million francs, as well as blankets, stoves, and other items that were collected all over the country.

This event in Paris in 1954, and the outpouring of support from the French public became known as the ‘uprising of kindness’ and led to the formation of the international Emmaus movement.

On February 1, 2014, Emmaus Brighton & Hove will be one of hundreds of Emmaus communities across the globe calling for a similar ‘uprising of kindness’ to commemorate that moment and ask people from across the city to commit to an act of kindness, helping those in greater need than themselves.

Companion Brendan explained: “Six decades ago Abbé Pierre looked around him and saw people sleeping outside, people without a voice, who needed him to speak out on their behalf. Emmaus is still doing that today.

“16 months ago I was one of those people, but Emmaus has given me a home and work to do. We look around today, and see the same problems in our own country. We are asking people for their support, both for the Emmaus movement, and for other charities helping those who are socially disadvantaged. Even if people just take the time to stop and talk to us, to find out a bit more about what we do, that would be great, but if they could bring a tin or packet of food, we will pass that to local food banks, or perhaps they might bring warm clothes or sleeping bags for local night shelters.”

The event will also be used to draw attention to the imminent release of rough sleeping figures for 2013, which are expected to show another rise in homelessness. The council’s official count over the past three years revealed 14 rough sleepers in Brighton & Hove 2010, 36 in 2011 and 43 in 2012.

Business manager Joel Lewis added: “Our staff, trustees and companions will be in Jubilee Square from 10am – 4pm with presentations and information about Emmaus around the world and other local charities.”

To make a pledge on their facebook page, CLICK HERE:

Or send a video pledge to: emmausbrightonvideo@gmail.com

How to take part in the ‘Party House’ scrutiny panel meeting

Posted on 19/01/201419/01/2014 by Besi

If you live near a so-called ‘party house’ catering for stag and hen parties the council want to hear from you.

On January 28, Brighton & Hove City Council is convening a Scrutiny Panel into ‘party houses’ and would like to hear from members of the public who have had experience of these properties.

Councillors want to hear about people’s experiences, what they think the problems are and what solutions they would like to see.

The council is also looking for examples of good practice which can be taken up by ‘party house’ operators, so is encouraging operators to come and speak to councillors too.

The meeting is on January 28, 2014 from 3-5pm in the Council Chamber at Hove Town Hall.

For further information or to book a slot to talk to the Panel, EMAIL:

Or telephone (01273) 290450. Or just turn up on the day.

Councillor Geoffrey Bowden, who will chair the Scrutiny Panel, said: “Properly managed ‘party houses’ can bring financial benefit to the city contributing to the visitor economy. However, some of these premises can give rise to antisocial behaviour and cause a considerable nuisance to local communities.”

The other Panel members are councillors Jayne Bennett and Alan Robins.

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Day: January 19, 2014

Older and Out – Valentines Day Special for older LGBT people

Older and Out will be holding their third social get together on Friday, February 14 to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

‘Human Being: Being Human’ a photo exhibition at Brighton Jubilee Library

A photographic exhibition of work made by young people from Transformers, a support group run by Allsorts for Trans* young people through cmap, an international arts charity.

Sexual health services consultation

Brighton and Hove City Council is now responsible for ensuring that residents have good access to sexual health services in the City.

Have you sought legal advice to dissolve a same sex relationship?

Participants are sought for a doctoral research study exploring how civil partnerships and same-sex marriage can help to challenge society and the law’s ideas about gender roles in relationships.

Charity calls for an ‘uprising of kindness’ in Brighton

Brighton’s busiest square is to be transformed into a ‘home’ in an attempt to get local people thinking about the plight of homeless people in the UK.

How to take part in the ‘Party House’ scrutiny panel meeting

If you live near a so-called ‘party house’ catering for stag and hen parties the council want to hear from you.

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A photographic exhibition of work made by young people from Transformers, a support group run by Allsorts for Trans* young people through cmap, an international arts charity.

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Brighton and Hove City Council is now responsible for ensuring that residents have good access to sexual health services in the City.

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Participants are sought for a doctoral research study exploring how civil partnerships and same-sex marriage can help to challenge society and the law’s ideas about gender roles in relationships.

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Brighton’s busiest square is to be transformed into a ‘home’ in an attempt to get local people thinking about the plight of homeless people in the UK.

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