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Local campaigner nominated for National Diversity Award

Daniel Harris has been nominated for a Positive Role Model – LGBT Award in this Years National Diversity Awards.

Daniel Harris
Daniel Harris

In the last year, while overcoming many personal obstacles Daniel has spoken out against wrongdoings locally in the City.

He successfully petitioned Brighton and Hove City Council to improve the standard of the Emergency Accommodation they offer the most vulnerable while at the same time facing his own demons and attempting to move on with his own life.

He has worked to raise awareness around mental health while promoting the rights of the wider LGBT communities.

Daniel said: “In the last 12 months despite my addictions, being diagnosed Bipolar, and being homeless, I have taken control of my life and used my voice to inspire, educate and evoke change.”

If you would like to nominate Daniel, click here:

The National Diversity Awards ­celebrate the achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work.

This years awards will be held in Liverpool on September 16 ,where there are several award categories including Positive Role Model and Community Organisation Awards, which will be split into five categories including race & religion/faith, age, disability, gender and LGBT. Other awards include the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award, Diverse Company of the Year Award and Lifetime Achiever Award

PREVIEW: GLOW = GayLesbianOrWhatever!

GLOW choir Brighton is a Natural Voice choir open to all voices.

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Keen singers, shower divas and the terrified – all are equally welcome. There are no auditions, no judgement, and no limits!, just lots of community magic, and sumptuous a cappella harmonies.

GLOW choir sings a diverse range of songs from across the globe in many moods and genres. Songs are taught by ear, so there is no need to be able to read music.

GLOW = GayLesbianOrWhatever!

GLOW choir actively supports people of all sexuality and gender identities being who they are (straight allies included!) and is led with love by experienced singer and choir-leader, Hannah-Rose Tristram.

GLOW choir is a space to relax, make new friends, develop your voice and your confidence, learn about music, and experience some sonic bliss!

For more information, click here:


Event: GLOWchoirBrighton!

Where: BHASVIC Refectory, 205 Dyke Road, B3 6EG

When: Wednesday evenings: May 4th to June 29th 2016

Time:  7-9 pm (tea break included): Hot water, cold water and some teas provided – BYO mug! And nibbles to share if you fancy

End of Term Sharing: Afternoon of July 2

Price: £9 Full price, £7 Concession

Contact: hannahrose@naturalvoice.net

A service to celebrate the life of Christopher Martyn Cooke

There will be a memorial service on Sunday, June 19 from 3pm at St Mary’s Church, St James’s Street Kemptown to celebrate the life of community activist Christopher Martyn Cooke.

Christopher Martyn Cooke
Christopher Martyn Cooke

Chris who tragically died earlier this year following a fire at his home in Kemptown was a great campaigner for the people of Kemptown, especially those living in and around St James Street.

Chris, a proud community activist, and very decent man, loved nothing better than seeing practical and positive improvements to St James’ Street and Kemptown, especially if it was achieved after he had fought on behalf of others who had decided something was needed to improve the area.

Chris stood unsuccessfully in 2011 as a City Councillor for Labour Co op in Queens Park Ward and was the leading founder member and first chair person of the St James’ Community Action Group (SJCAG).

 

For a while he was responsible for Kemptown in Bloom,  chaired the Eastern Road Partnership and was a keen supporter of the Gay Business Forum.

He worked tirelessly on improving neighbourhood and community policing and was involved with the Friends of Queen’s Park.

He chaired the community fundraising committee of the Rainbow Fund, an organisation who make grants to LGBT organisations providing effective front line services to LGBT people in Brighton & Hove, and was a community correspondent for The Argus newspaper.

He was also the Chair of the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum up until 2012, and was financial director at the Sussex Beacon between 2011-12.

More recently he was a LGBT Community Rep at Community Works the umbrella organisation supporting all local voluntary and community organisations.

Chris was a lovely person and far too young to be lost to his community. Following his family’s request for a private funeral a memorial service to celebrate his life and achievements has been organised by friends and colleagues on Sunday, June 19 from 3pm at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown. The Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus will be singing.


Event: A Celebration of the Life of Christopher Martyn Cooke

Where: St Mary’s Church, St James’s Street, Kemptown, Brighton

When: Sunday, June 19

Time: 3pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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