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Community Cafe for people with drug and alcohol addiction

Cascade Creative Recovery (CCR) is a not-for-profit community centre and cafe for Brighton & Hove.

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Run by, and for, people with experience of active recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, the charity’s aims are to provide a supportive peer-led space, informal access to information, as well as a range of other courses, workshops and social activities.

CCR is an independent charity run by people with lived experience of recovery from addiction and alcoholism, organising creative activities as well as signposting services, and providing recovery coaching and volunteering opportunities.

The coffee shop opened in late February 2015 after several months of rebuilding work carried out by people in the recovery community.

The coffee shop offer a delicious and affordable menu, with aromatic fresh ground coffee all served in comfortable surroundings.

Their menu includes traditional bacon sarnies, cooked veggie and meat breakfasts, a variety of salads, a Meze sharing platter and sandwiches.

Hang-out and chat, use their WiFi, while having a game of chess or backgammon.

They operate a ‘pay it forward’ scheme for those who find themselves either starved of company or in need of something to eat. No one has to leave the coffee shop because they are broke or feel broken.

Above the Coffee Shop they have a room for activities and groups. CCR has a good track record of organising theatre productions, exhibitions and their choir has performed at the Brighton Fringe Festival.

They firmly believe that being involved in creativity as opposed to the destructive behaviours of some of their pasts is beneficial to recovery and wellbeing.

CCR run or host: 12 step orientated Yoga and meditation, peer support groups, drama group, the Cascade Chorus Recovery Choir, creative writing, art workshops, storytelling workshops and hold exhibitions.

They have an Open Mic night every month and are planning more social evenings such as spoken word events, film nights and Karaoke.

The room can be hired for meetings, sobriety birthdays and appropriate activities.

For more information, email: infocascadecr@gmail.com

Without volunteers, Cascade would not exist. They provide volunteering opportunities in the coffee shop and with their recovery coaches.

You will find: CCS Coffee Shop at 24 Baker Street, London Road, Brighton.

Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-8pm: Sunday 11am-6pm, open later if there is an event on.

For more information, email: cascadecreativerecovery@gmail.com 

Or telephone: 07477072956

 

Shallow Vera wins Brighton Drag Idol

Six contestants battled it out last night (May 31) in the Brighton Heat of Drag Idol at Charles Street to be Brighton’s representative in the grand final at the Two Brewers in London on July 1.

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Hosted brilliantly by last years Drag Idol winner, Danny Beard, fresh from his success in Britain’s Got Talent and ably assisted by local favourite Sally Vate, the pair kept the show together and gave great support to the nervous contestants.

Winner was Shallow Vera whose commanding on stage presence and fine voice won over the rowdy audience.

Scottish belle Miranda Jane came second with her clever lip synch and Scottish patter and local favourites Trefari and Linda Bacardi, whose impersonations of Adele and Liza Minnelli where spot on, came in joint third.

Danny Beard
Danny Beard

Charles Street was packed all evening for an event which has become a great evening out for locals as well as the large numbers of friends and supporters who travelled to support the out of town contestants.

Judges included former Lollipop Girl and manager of Queens Arms, Barry Nelson, James Ledward from Gscene Magazine, Alasdair Jarvie co-owner of Bar Broadway and Charles Street manager Chris Marshall.

Production for the evening was supplied by Ruby Roo with stage management by Luke Holloran.

Former winners of the Drag Idol crown include Kevin Cruise, Kelly Mild and Baga Chipz, Son Of A Tutu and La Voix.

Shallow Vera (far right)
Shallow Vera (far right)

Charity Ball for Newcastle Pride

Northern Pride, who organise the LGBT festival, Newcastle Pride, host black tie ball at The Beacon, Newcastle on Thursday June 16.

Lorraine Crosby
Lorraine Crosby

The glittering evening, will run from 7pm until midnight, and feature a live performance from North East singer Lorraine Crosby, aka Mrs Loud, who is best known for her vocals on Meatloaf’s smash hit single, I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).

Guests at the event, supported by The Beacon and 1879 Events Management, will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, mouth-watering three – meal and the chance to win a host of prizes in a raffle and auction.

Proceeds from the Northern Pride Black Tie Ball will be used to help Newcastle Pride remain free to attend, cementing its status as one of the biggest free festivals in the UK.

Mark Nichols
Mark Nichols

Mark Nichols, Chair of Northern Pride, said: “Newcastle Pride is a huge event, drawing in visitors from across the UK and further afield. 

“We simply wouldn’t be able to put on an event of this scale without the continued support of our sponsors and fundraisers and the Black Tie Ball is an ideal opportunity for more people to get involved.” 

Tickets for the Northern Pride Black Tie Ball, are priced at £28 per person or £250 for a table of £10.

To book online, click here:

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