24/11/2015 – Scene Magazine – From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life

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Education Minister visits Brighton

Posted on 24/11/2015 by Sarah Green

Nicky Morgan MP, the Secretary of State for Education is visiting Brighton College this afternoon to discuss homophobic bullying.

Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven

Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven and a long time campaigner against homophobic bullying has welcomed today’s visit to his constituency of the Secretary of State for Education.

Mr Kirby said: “I have long worked hard to raise awareness of this important issue. Bullying someone because of their sexual orientation is completely unacceptable and has no place in a civilised society. It can be particularly damaging for young people who may be concerned about coming out to their peers.

“I know that the Government takes this issue very seriously and I am glad that they recently announced more measures to tackle online homophobic bullying in particular.”

Out to Swim in the medals at GLLAM

Posted on 24/11/201518/11/2015 by Graham Robson

Eleven Brighton based members of Out to Swim, the LGBT Masters swimming, water polo and syncronised swimming club competed in the annual Gay & Lesbian London Aquatics Meet (GLLAM) event in London last month.

Competing against LGBT swimmers from throughout the UK the team collected 26 medals; 16 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze; everyone in the team won at least one medal.

Out to Swim is a Brighton based swimming club who provide training sessions for fitness, competition and triathlon.

The club meets three times each week at:

♦ Prince Regent Pool (Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 8.30pm-9.30 pm) and

♦ Roedean School on Saturdays from 5pm.

The cost to swim is £6 per session or £40 per month.

Go along and give them a try. Your first session is free.

For more information about Out to Swim, click here: