The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives.
George Oakley (left) and Joe Steven (right)
Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising £402 million and funding over 1,000 programmes focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.
OS Barbers in George Street will be raising money for the Foundation by offer free moustache trims all of November.
You will find George Oakley (left in photo) and Joe Steven (right in photo) at 52 George Street, Kemptown, BN2 1RJ!
Clemence Dane (aka Winifred Ashton) is the ‘invisible woman’ of British 20th century culture.
Rose Collis
She was a prolific, popular writer and artist, described by her great friend Noel Coward as “a wonderful unique mixture of artist, writer, games mistress, poet and egomaniac.”
For many years, she lived in two decorated caravans in a field near the Midhurst sandpits, West Sussex, and was a regular visitor to Brighton.
Yet her name and achievements are almost forgottentoday: she was the first British woman screenwriter ever to win an Oscar, the inspiration for eccentric medium Madame Arcati in Noel Coward’sBlithe Spirit and a highly-regarded scriptwriter in Hollywood and Britain.
Writer and performer Rose Collis talks about the life and work of this extraordinary woman who will be the subject of her new Arts Council-funded one-woman play; Wanting the Moon, will have three preview performances, at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, on January 8 and 9, and Arundel Jailhouse, January 12.
Rose, a writer, alternative historian and performer, has lived and worked in Sussex since 1997. Her books include Death and the City (Hanover Press 2013), The New Encyclopaedia of Brighton (2010), ‘This Effing Lady’: Coral Browne (Oberon Books 2007), Colonel Barker’s Monstrous Regiment: A Tale of Female Husbandry (Virago 2000 & 2001); and A Trouser-Wearing Character: The Life and Times of Nancy Spain (Cassell 1997 & 1999).
In 2012, she created the critically-acclaimed Trouser-Wearing Characters, the first one-woman musical cabaret show written and performed by a female author, which continues to tour.
In November 2014, she received funding from the Arts Council England in November 2014 for the successful research and development of Not Wanted on Voyage, a new play about Nancy Spain and Gilbert Harding.
In August 2015, Rose was appointed by the National Trust and Literature Works to be the first Writer-in-Resident at Coleridge Cottage, as part of the Writing Places programme.
Event:Wanting the Moon: Clemence Dane by Rose Collis
In the last four hours the number of people signing the petition to protest about Trans woman Tara Hudson serving out her sentence in an all male prison has rocketed to over 69,000.
Tara Hudson: Photo by Artur Lesniak
Petition organiser Ceri Caramél is asking for people to write to their MP. An automated online letter writing campaign has been created.
Tara was sentenced to 13 weeks in an all male prison in Bristol by Bath Magistrates after pleading guilty to an assault that took place last December in Bath.
Daryn Carter
Bristol Pride Director Daryn Carter, said:“This is clearly a sensitive issue but there is guidance available from the Home Office on this matter and yet Bath Magistrates have decided to sentence Tara, a women, to a male prison.
“We believe the issue is because Tara may not have a Gender Recognition Certificate but common sense should prevail and has again highlighted the shocking inequality that exists for Trans people.
“The general public can clearly see that Tara does not belong in a male prison so we are calling on Bath Magistrates to use some common sense, regardless of the absence of a certificate.”
Ceri Caramél who organised the online petition, added:“We realise that many of you might want to give support to Tara directly, which is why we’re asking you to send her a letter of encouragement and love.
“We will be gathering all of your kind words, and passing them on to Tara as regularly as we can. This will wonderful for helping Tara not to feel as lonely and isolated as she might otherwise.
“We have been in regular contact with Jackie (Tara’s Mum), who is absolutely overwhelmed and delighted by the kindness and thoughtfulness of everyone who has taken the time to sign and share this petition, tweet their support with the #ISeeTara campaign, and contact MPs, journalists and other authority figures to spread the message as far as we can.
“Please, keep on sharing the petition with everyone and anyone that you can, and take a moment to extend your best wishes to Tara via our letter campaign.”
Tara was assigned male at birth but has lived her adult life as a women. She has undergone several chest reconstruction surgeries and takes regular hormone injections.
Simon Kirby, the MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, is encouraging residents in his constituency to call a free helpline to find out what help is available with their energy costs.
Home Heat Helpline (0800 336699 / 03333003366) was launched ten years ago and is a free, impartial and confidential service offering support to anyone concerned about paying their energy bills and staying warm during winter.
The help available includes grants for insulation, new boilers, discount schemes and rebate schemes; including the Warm Home Discount which provides eligible households with £140 off their electricity bill.
Mr Kirby, said:“I would urge anyone in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven who is concerned about staying warm in the run-up to winter to call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 336699 and seek advice. I would also ask people to look out for neighbours, friends or relatives who may be in difficulty and make sure that they are aware of the Home Heat Helpline and consider calling on their behalf.”
New figures show that over 450,000 people have used the services in the last decade to help them manage their energy bills and energy efficiency.
Lawrence Slade from Home Heat Helpline, added: “Winter can be an incredibly tough time for people financially, around the UK, and we are here to help. There are many out there that could benefit from our support that we haven’t yet spoken to. Even if you are not eligible yourself, you may know someone else who is. Our Home Heat Helpline number – 0800 336699 – is a direct and easy way for you, your neighbours, friends or family, to get the assistance needed to keep warm.”
Here are also some other simple steps people can take in reducing their energy:
♦ switch off the heating when you are out
♦ turn appliances like TVs and phone chargers off at the wall rather than leaving them on standby when they’re not being used
♦ replace normal light bulbs with energy-efficient ones which use up to 80% less energy
♦ move furniture away from radiators and heaters to allow heat to circulate around the room
The Reeves & Mortimer Show on Friday, December 4 at the Brighton Centre has been cancelled due to ill-health of Bob Mortimer.
Bob Mortimer
Comedian Bob Mortimer has undergone a successful triple bypass heart operation and following the operation, he will need to rest and recuperate for several weeks.
For this reason, the first leg of the upcoming UK tour 25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer – The Poignant Moments has been cancelled.
All ticket holders for performances from November 8 – December 4 2015 should contact their point of purchase for a full refund.
Promoters hope that the January and February 2016 shows will go ahead as planned.
A spokesperson for Bob Mortimer, said: “Bob would like to thank his Consultant and all the nursing staff at the hospital for looking after him so well.
“He now needs several weeks to fully recover, so unfortunately the first leg of the UK tour will be cancelled.
“Bob very much hopes to be fit and well enough to perform the second leg in January next year.”
In under 24 hours 15,000 people sign a petition protesting about the placement of Trans woman Tara Hudson in a male prison to serve out her sentence.
Tara Hudson: Photo by Artur Lesniak
Tara was sentenced to 13 weeks in a male prison in Bristol by Bath Magistrates after pleading guilty to an assault that took place in Bath last December.
Bristol Pride Director Daryn Carter, said: “This is clearly a sensitive issue but there is guidance available from the Home Office on this matter and yet Bath Magistrates have decided to sentence Tara, a women, to a male prison.
“We believe the issue is because Tara may not have a Gender Recognition Certificate but common sense should prevail and has again highlighted the shocking inequality that exists for Trans people.
“The general public can clearly see that Tara does not belong in a male prison so we are calling on Bath Magistrates to use some common sense, regardless of the absence of a certificate.”
Ceri Caramél who organised the online petition, added:“We realise that many of you might want to give support to Tara directly, which is why we’re asking you to send her a letter of encouragement and love.
“We will be gathering all of your kind words, and passing them on to Tara as regularly as we can. This will wonderful for helping Tara not to feel as lonely and isolated as she might otherwise.
“We have been in regular contact with Jackie (Tara’s Mum), who is absolutely overwhelmed and delighted by the kindness and thoughtfulness of everyone who has taken the time to sign and share this petition, tweet their support with the #ISeeTara campaign, and contact MPs, journalists and other authority figures to spread the message as far as we can.
“Please, keep on sharing the petition with everyone and anyone that you can, and take a moment to extend your best wishes to Tara via our letter campaign.”
Tara was assigned male at birth but has lived her adult life as a women. She has undergone several chest reconstruction surgeries and takes regular hormone injections.
The Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) tonight at the Queens Hotel on Brighton Seafront.
Go along and hear about the important work the forum has been delivering over the last 12 months, see their work program for the coming 12 months and listen to the recommendations drawn from the 2013-14 Police Trust and Confidence Survey.
The meeting starts at 7pm.
The LGBT Community Safety Forum is an independent group of lesbian, gay, bi-Sexual and transgender volunteers whose role is to hold the police and council to account on asafety issues affecting the LGBT community in Brighton and Hove.
Event: LGBT Community Safety Forum AGM
Where: Queens Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton
When: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 7pm
For more information about the work of the LGBT Safety Forum, click here:
Brighton Secular Humanists publish a free newsletter for members and hold regular public meetings and social events.
The King & Queen
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, except August, at 7:30pm for an 8pm start at The King & Queen, 13-17 Marlborough Place, Brighton, about ten minutes’ walk from Brighton Station.
The meetings usually take the form of a talk, followed by questions and discussion. Admission is free and the meetings are open to everyone.
Gerard Phillips
The next meeting Rainbows, Rights and Religiosity is on Wednesday, November 4 with guest speaker Gerard Phillips.
Gerard has been Vice President of the National Secular Society since 2010. A gay activist of sorts, Gerard came out aged 17 while working for the Ministry of Defence (that career didn’t last…) and he went on his first ‘Gay Pride’ demonstration in 1981.
He has, amongst other things, been a volunteer with London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard and the Cardiff AIDS Helpline and worked for three years as a researcher at University College Cardiff on the UK’s first ever Government-funded survey into gay and bisexual male lifestyles.
He now lives in Brighton (Hove actually…) and is a member of the Brighton Secular Humanists.
Event: Brighton Secular Humanist: Rainbows, Rights and Religiosity: Speaker Gerard Phillips
Where: The King & Queen pub, 13-17 Marlborough Place, Brighton
When: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 7.30pm
Entry: Free
For more information about Brighton Secular Humanists, click here:
Politicians remember victims of nail bomb attacks in London in 1999 at Brighton, Hate Crime Vigil.
Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Cllr Warren Morgan, Cllr for Queens Park, Adrian Morris, and Cllr for Hollingdean & Stanmer, Tracy Hill, attended the Hate Crime Vigil organised by the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum on Saturday October 17 on the Old Steine in central Brighton.
The Vigil was one of many taking place simultaneously in cities all over the country to mark the three nail bomb attacks that shook London on April 17, 24 and 30 in 1999.
The event was compered by Billie Lewis, the elected volunteer Chair of the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum who organised the event.
Rev Michael Hydes welcomed everyone to the Vigil and speakers included Joanna Rowland-Stuart who spoke about bullying and how her life had been impacted by disability hate crime.
Maria Baker, the black and ethnic minorities rep on the LGBT Safety Forum spoke about racist bullying and how it affected her at school.
Sara Jones, business manager of the victim and witness services at the office of the Sussex Police Crime Commissioner explained about the new Hate Crime app, Self Evident how to download it and how to use it to report Hate Crime.
Rory Smith, the civilian LGBT Liaison and Hate Crime Co-ordinator at Sussex Police explained how to report Hate Crimes to the police and why it is important to do so no matter how insignificant you might consider the offence to be.
Musical interludes were provided by Son Son who sang three self penned numbers, Dreaming in Brighton, Outta Here and Mother Theresa and Christoffer James Baker brought the Vigil to a close singing the hauntingly beautiful Mad World and the uplifting Something Inside So Strong.
If you are the victim of a Hate Crime and want to make a third-party report which can remain anonymous if you wish, telephone 01273 855 620 pressing option 2.
The new Hate Crime App Self Evident can be downloaded on all iPhones and android handsets. For more information, click here:
In an emergency, always telephone 999 to report Hate Crime to the police.
To report a Hate Crime that is NOT an emergency dial 101
Go along and hear about the important work the forum has been delivering over the last 12 months, see their work program for the coming 12 months and listen to the recommendations drawn from the 2013-14 Police Trust and Confidence Survey.
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