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Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flag from town halls to mark Trans Day of Visibility on Sunday, March 31

Graham Robson March 29, 2024

Sunday, March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), which is marked every year to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of our transgender friends, family, and neighbours. To honour and celebrate trans and nonbinary communities, Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the trans flag from both Hove and Brighton town halls. […]

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Private members’ club and ‘apart-hotels’ form part of new application to “transform” Brighton Hippodrome

Graham Robson March 29, 2024

An application to transform Brighton Hippodrome and Hippodrome House into a mixed-use development including a performance space, hotel, shop, bar and private members’ club will be decided by councillors at Planning Committee on April 3. Brighton & Hove City Council has said that councillors will “consider the historical significance of the Grade II * Listed […]

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Transgender News

TRANS * GENDER: Brighton exhibition to mark Trans Day of Visibility explores gender identity, activism, trans lives, and community

Graham Robson March 27, 2024

The Brighton & Hove Council LGBTQ+ Workers Forum and the Ledward Centre are working together to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility (TDov) on March 31 with a photo exhibition in the main windows of the Ledward Centre, running alongside Jubilee Street, till April 5. The title of the exhibition, Trans * Gender, explores ideas around […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Super (Trouper) celebrations in Brighton & Hove to mark 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision win

Graham Robson March 27, 2024

It’s 50 years since Swedish pop royalty ABBA sang their way to Eurovision victory with Waterloo at Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974. To mark the historic event, and say ‘Thank you for the music’, the city will be celebrating in style with a weekend of exciting events between 4 – 7 April. From ABBA-themed […]

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Community News

Paul Hook “thrilled” to be joining Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard as charity’s new CEO

Graham Robson March 26, 2024

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, the charity that has provided services for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex for almost 50 years, has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Paul Hook will take up the post on Tuesday, April 2 following four years at the helm of Asylum Matters, a charity which works to secure […]

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General News

King Alfred swimming pool, home of LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday, receives £205,000 from Sport England

Graham Robson March 23, 2024

The King Alfred swimming pool in Hove, which is home to LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday from 5 – 6pm, has received £205,000 of funding from Sport England. The money, from Phase 2 of the Swimming Pool Support Fund, will go towards replacing two of the 40-year-old boilers with […]

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LGBTQ Choirs

Actually Gay Men’s Chorus announce ‘Gays and Dolls’ at Brighton Open Air Theatre in May

Graham Robson March 15, 2024

Join Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (ActuallyGMC) for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on Thursday, May 16 at 7pm. Don’t miss out on surprises and heart-soaring moments as ActuallyGMC celebrates love, acceptance, and self-discovery in a fabulous musical extravaganza! Tickets start from £13.50 – book yours HERE. ActuallyGMC say: “Experience […]

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Business News

Glamorous Brighton to close its doors

Graham Robson March 13, 2024

Glamorous Brighton, which opened its doors last year – taking over the premises occupied by Le Village – is to close its doors for the final time on Monday, March 18. In a statement published on Facebook, owner Matthew Eason said: “So then! I can now officially announce that Glamorous Brighton will be officially closing […]

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Brighton Marathon Weekend partners with University of Brighton to strengthen ties with community and provide opportunities for students

Graham Robson March 11, 2024

The Brighton Marathon Weekend and University of Brighton have announced a three-year partnership which begins for this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday, 6 April and Sunday, 7 April, and includes the 2025 and 2026 editions. Organised by London Marathon Events (LME), the Brighton Marathon Weekend comprises the third largest marathon in the UK, […]

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LGBTQ+ Specific Domestic Abuse Services in Brighton & Hove

March 10, 2024

Is current provision fit for purpose or responsive to the clearly articulated needs of LGBTQ+ communities themselves. Communities frequently ask for ‘by and for’ services – and this has not been provided.

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