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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Brighton Feminist Collective will be joining sex workers, allies and advocates on Wednesday, December 17, to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

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THEY WILL be holding a vigil in central Brighton on the evening of December 17, to take a stand against violence towards sex workers, to protest anti-sex worker laws and sentiments, and to remember those who have been lost.

The event will take place on Old Steine by the fountain. There will be speakers, a candlelit vigil, a minutes silence and an invitation to anyone who would like to speak.

Feel free to take along red umbrellas, candles and placards.

A spokesperson for Brighton Feminist Collective, said: “During the week of December 17, sex worker communities and social justice organisations stage actions and vigils and work to raise awareness about violence that is commonly committed against sex workers. The assault, battery, rape and murder of sex workers must end. Racism and economic inequality and systems of colonialist, capitalist violence and oppression must end. The stigma and discrimination and criminalization that makes violence against us acceptable must end. Please join with sex workers around the world and stand against criminalization and violence committed against our communities.”

Event: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers – Candlelit Vigil

Where: Old Steine Fountain, Brighton

When: Wednesday, December 17

Time: 6.30pm

If you have any questions, email: 

For more information about International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, click here:

New Year Sunday Lunch for People with HIV

Lunch Positive, the HIV lunch club will be holding a New Year Sunday Lunch on Sunday, January 4 at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church.

Lunch Positive

THE MONTHLY Sunday Lunches will run throughout the winter to give people with HIV additional time to meet and spend time with their peers.

Gary Pargeter
Gary Pargeter

Gary Pargeter the volunteer project manager at Lunch Positive, said: “Following a moving World AIDS Day on December 1,the first Sunday Lunch of 2015 will be one of hope and celebration for a new year ahead”.

“We hope as many as possible from our HIV community will come and join us, new members and old.”

The 3-course lunch will cost £2.50. Doors open at 1.45 pm, with lunch served at 2.15 p.m.

There is no need to book ahead. Sunday Lunches are provided entirely by volunteers.

For more information, click here:

Or email:

Or telephone: 07846 464384

PREVIEW: Rainbow Chorus: ‘Blame it on the Baubles!’ Tonight

Rainbow Chorus, Brighton and Hove’s only LGBT choir, will be presenting their Christmas offering, Blame it on the Baubles! tonight, Saturday, December 13.

Rainbow Chorus

THE RAINBOW CHORUS is the only Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) choir in the South of England outside of London. The choir aims to provide an enjoyable and supportive environment for LGBT members to sing together, making new friends, developing their community spirit, individual talents and confidence. Through performance, the Rainbow Chorus also raises the profile of the LGBT community in Brighton & Hove as well as providing top quality entertainment.

The choir will be conducted by their musical director, Aneesa Chaudhry, accompanist is Mojca Monte and sign language interpretation will be provided by Marco Nardi.


Event: Rainbow Chorus: Blame it on the Baubles!

Where: St George’s Church, St Georges Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 1ED

When: Saturday, December 13

Time: 7.30pm doors open 7pm

Tickets: £12, £10 concessions. (Children under 12 – half price)

To book online, click here: or from choir member or on the door on the night

For more information about Rainbow Chorus, click here:

 

PREVIEW: ‘Hove for the Holidays’, Tonight

Celebrate the magic of Hove during the festive season with Resound Male Voices.

Resound Male Voice

RESOUND Male Voices will be presenting their next concert, Hove for the Holidays, at 7:30 pm tonight,  Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St Andrew’s Church in Waterloo Street, Hove.

Resound will be joined by the Rebelles, a female vocal group in its debut performance, and a quartet of musicians.

The choirs, both led by Stefan Holmström, opera singer and vocal coach, will be performing their very own rendition of Perry Como’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ and a fabulous joint arrangement of the classic ‘Fairytale of New York’.

Resound will also sing two Canadian folk songs, a traditional Swedish carol and Morten Lauridsen’s ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ in a rare version for male voices along with a few of their favourites like Mr Sandman and Hey! Eugene.

The Rebelles will sing several 1940s close harmony songs including Chattanooga Choo-Choo and Dream a Little Dream.
Everyone is invited to go along for what promises to be an atmospheric evening in one of Hove’s most beautiful settings.
Hove for the Holidays

Event: Hove for the Holidays with Resound Male Voices and Rebelles
Where: St Andrews Church, Waterlook Street, Hove
When: Saturday, December 13
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: To purchase tickets online, click here:
Or buy from any member of the choir for £12/£10 in advance.
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