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World AIDS Day: Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon and supporter of National AIDS Trust

Graham Robson November 8, 2024

Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, is also a supporter of National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity. Alan answers a few questions ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day, which takes place Sunday, December 1. What do you do for a living? I work as a community […]

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Kick off Novem-BEAR with a BANG at Bears at the Fallen Angel, organised by Brighton Bear Weekend

Graham Robson November 1, 2024

Prepare for a frightfully fun night with Bears at The Fallen Angel on Saturday, November 2 from 8- 12.30am, which is organised by Brighton Bear Weekend. Expect a spooktacular party with DJ Bozzy Bear spinning monstrous beats and host Graham Munday conjuring up a bewitching atmosphere. Money raised on the night will go to local […]

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(Yule Be) Home For Christmas: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus Christmas shows to raise funds for Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson October 23, 2024

Join Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) at St Mary’s Church in Kemptown for two magical evenings filled with laughter, beautiful harmonies, and Christmas cheer that will leave you with memories to cherish. On Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, you’ll be serenaded with seasonal songs, and even encouraged to join in the fun by […]

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Alfie Ordinary to run Brighton Half Marathon 2025 for Sussex Beacon, in memory of beloved Jason Sutton (Miss Jason)

Graham Robson October 3, 2024

Local performer Alfie Ordinary is to run the Brighton Half Marathon in March 2025 for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, in memory of beloved community champion and drag icon Jason Sutton (Miss Jason). DONATE HERE In a post on Instagram, Alfie said: “Inspired by Snow White Trash, who is running the Brighton Marathon 2025 […]

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Legends’ Erica Hann to run Lake Windemere for the Sussex Beacon before taking on the London Marathon in 2025

Graham Robson September 12, 2024

Erica Hann from Legends, one of Brighton’s premier LGBTQ+ venues, will have her running shoes on this weekend, as she does The Lap around the stunning Lake Windemere, all 47 miles of it! This run is part of her fundraising on behalf of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, which will culminate in Erica running […]

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“An incredible sum.” Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers donate £15,000 to Sussex Beacon from fundraisers held following the passing of LGBTQ+ community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason)

Graham Robson September 6, 2024

LGBTQ+ venues Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers in London have announced a fabulous £15,000 has been donated to local HIV charity Sussex Beacon from joint fundraisers held earlier this year, following the passing of the community champion and drag icon Jason Sutton (Miss Jason). In a joint statement, the LGBTQ+ venues said: “When we […]

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Leathermen South create fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon ahead of Brighton Fetish Week event at The Bulldog Brighton

Graham Robson August 30, 2024

As part of Brighton Fetish Week, the guys at Leathermen South, a group providing a supportive and safe environment for the gay ‘leather, rubber and fetish’ community of the South Coast of England, have created a fundraiser in aid of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. Last month, Leathermen South celebrated their 10th anniversary in […]

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Photograph of legendary drag icon Miss Jason raises £510 for local HIV charity, Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson August 29, 2024

Much joy was had at an exhibition of Daniel Taffs‘ work at  on Wednesday, August 28 at Brighton Box Gallery. Local HIV charity Sussex Beacon has thanked local photographer Simon Pepper for donating a photograph of legendary drag icon Miss Jason, which was raffled off – raising a whopping £510 for the charity. The exhibition […]

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Snow White Trash to run Brighton Marathon 2025 in drag in memory of trailblazing drag icon Miss Jason

Graham Robson August 5, 2024

Drag queen Snow White Trash is to run the Brighton Marathon 2025 – Sunday, April 6 – in memory of Miss Jason, the trailblazing drag icon and community champion who died in April 2024. Ed Parry (Snow White Trash), who will run the marathon in drag, said: “I have officially gone insane and entered the […]

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Brighton Box Gallery to raffle framed photo of legendary performer Miss Jason for the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson July 25, 2024

The team at the Brighton Box Gallery in Brighton have announced a delightful framed photo of legendary drag performer and community champion Miss Jason, who we sadly lost earlier this year, is being raffled, with all proceeds being donated to local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon.The photo, created by Brighton & Hove-based photographer Simon Pepper, […]

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