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New Chair of Trustees at Sussex Beacon

Lynette Lowndes has been appointed Chair of Trustees at the Sussex Beacon following the resignation of Simon Burgess after four years chairing the board.

Lynette Lowndes
Lynette Lowndes

Lynette has held senior roles in international organisations including: Field Programme Director at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance from 2006 to 2014; Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies based in Geneva from 2001-2006; and Head of International Operations at the Australian Red Cross from 1998-2001.

She said: “I am thrilled to be elected as Chair of The Sussex Beacon at this exciting time in it’s development. I hope that my personal and work experience will help us carry on in the same vein of success as was seen with Simon as Chair. I look forward to working closely with The Sussex Beacon CEO, Simon Dowe, and his excellent staff team”.

Simon BurgessCommenting on behalf of The Sussex Beacon, Simon Burgess, said: ‘The trustees are delighted that Lynette has accepted our invitation to become Chair of the board. Lynette’s extensive experience will be of enormous benefit as we continue to make a difference to the lives of men, women and families affected by HIV”.

Lynette currently works as an independent consultant working in the International NGO sector specialising in facilitation, strategy and mentoring. She has dual citizenship of Australia and the United Kingdom. Her qualifications are in Environmental Health and International Health.

 

PREVIEW: Next Fall at Southwark Playhouse

Coronation Street actor and Stonewall supporter Charlie Condou stars in Next Fall which runs at the Southwark Playhouse till October 25.

Next Fall

Written by Geoffrey Nauffts this Tony nominated play portrays the ups and down of Adam and Luke’s relationship and how they make it work – despite their differences. It’s a beautiful and funny portrait of modern romance.

The production also stars Nancy Crane, Ben Cura, Martin Delaney, Mitchell Mullen, Sirine Saba and is directed by Luke Sheppard.

Next FallEvent: Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts

Where: Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD

When: Till October 25

Time: Monday-Saturday 8pm, Saturday matinees at 3.30pm

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Hove MP Weatherley champions new IP legislation

Mike Weatherley, Intellectual Property Adviser to the Prime Minister championed the new copyright legislation that came into force yesterday, October 1.

Mike Weatherley MP for Hove & Portslade
Mike Weatherley MP for Hove & Portslade

With the new legislative changes in place, people will now be able to legally make digital copies of music, films and eBooks for personal use.

The reforms cover education and news reporting to parody, caricature and pastiche, as well as archiving and Mike estimates it could contribute at least £500m to the UK economy over 10 years, and perhaps much more from reduced costs, increased competition and by making copyright works more valuable.

Mike said: “Most people would agree that is was a bit ridiculous that the law has been so slow to catch up with technology, so this is a positive step in the right direction. As I have said before, I do have reservations with research and parody exemptions, but otherwise this is a good update to Britain’s copyright laws.”

In a letter to Mike about the changes, John Alty, Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office wrote: “The Government, and the IPO in particular, has worked closely with individuals and organisations across the IP community to reach this point. There is still more work to do to implement the full package of reforms to which the Government Committed following the Hargreaves report , but I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution, and that of your colleagues, through this process.”

 

 

PREVIEW: ‘Hundred Watt Club’ at Old Market in Hove

An intimate night of vintage inspired, raucous burlesque and cabaret entertainment!

Hundred Watt Club

Surrey’s sell out Hundred Watt Club show is bringing a night of gorgeous burlesque and risqué cabaret and circus entertainment to Brighton.

Dress up to the nines in your retro finery and let the ladies (and gents!) of the chorus delight you for a few hours!

On Saturday, November 15 from 8 p.m. they’ll be commanding the stage of The Old Market with a dazzling line-up including bump and grind burlesque from Cherry Shakewell, twisted musical comedy from Mr Joe Black, award winning hula from Chi-Chi Revolver, effervescent striptease from Violet Blaze and soaring vocals from songbird Lili La Scala.

Producer Lena Mae said:  “I love Brighton so much and visit as often as possible, staying with friends and absorbing the atmosphere. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to bring a show here, and proud to present such a varied and vibrant cast!”

Hundred Watt Club was founded in 2008 by Lena Mae, a Surrey-based burlesque dancer who produces theatre shows, club nights and pop-up shows featuring some of the best UK and international burlesque and cabaret artists.

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Event:The Hundred Watt Club

Where: The Old Market, 11A Upper Market St, Hove, BN3 1AS.

When: Saturday, November 15

Time: 8 p.m.

Tickets: £15/£12 concs.

Admission is strictly over 18s. Not for the faint hearted, adult themes employed and embraced!

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