| New Route for The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon, now in its 20th year, takes place in Brighton & Hove on Sunday 21 February at 9.45am.
Just as The Sussex Beacon fundraising team were celebrating the fact that entries had reached full capacity, a new challenge was waiting to confront them! News came that the existing route would need to be more |
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To celebrate the crescendo of LGBT history month
Brighton OurStory in association with Brighton & Hove City Council,
GScene & the Justin Campaign
presents
The Lavender Lounge more |
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Green pupils
From 1st to 5th February we are holding our first ever Green Week at Brighton College. As a school that is renowned both throughout Sussex and nationally for our pioneering and forward-thinking spirit, it is our responsibility to lead the way in protecting the environment. We will be holding a series of events throughout the week with a different focus each day in which pupils more |
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Extra PCSO to help
St James street will receive an extra PCSO to help with anti social issues in the area. This means St James St have dedicated resources of an LGBT officer (for the Kemp town area) and two further PCSO's. Sam Justice and the new more |
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Brighton Police Proud to Fly the LGBT Flag
Brighton police station in John Street will be flying the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people (LGBT) flag during February 2010 to mark LGBT history month, which celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. more |
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Rockinghorse eases the strain with overnight bags
Children’s charity Rockinghorse presented the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton, with overnight bags to help make emergency stays at the hospital more |
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Fringe City goes solar
Brighton Festival Fringe which is one of the largest and fastest-growing open access arts festivals in the world, and the largest in England, is turning over a new leaf for 2010: we’re powering all our outdoor entertainment purely on sunlight. more |
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Action Man
Simon Burgess, Chair of the St.James Area Action Group is entering the first Brighton Marathon being held on the 18th April 2010. "This event is a big opportunity for the St.James's area to market itself to all the competitors, their supporters and accompanying media - that is something we will discuss at our next meeting on the 13th January. On an individual and rather rash level I have entered the marathon myself. Because I cycle about th e city, and... |
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Live life on the edge
Support the Martlets Hospice with a Sky Dive on Mothers Day |
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Run for Rockinghorse
Rockinghorse has a number of places available for the first ever Brighton Marathon, which is set to take place on 18 April 2010. The Sussex charity will be offering its runners a great deal of support in the lead up to the race and has organised two training days, where professionals will be on-hand to give participants top tips before the big day. There will also be a Rockinghorse post-race reception for the sprinters to celebrate their achievement amongst friends and family. All money raised goes towards making life better for sick children in Sussex. To find out more about the marathon, visit www.brightonmarathon.co.uk or to sign up for one of Rockinghorse’s places, call Emma Millar at Rockinghorse on 01273 730286. |
Switchboard seeking counsellors
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is seeking male volunteer counsellors qualified to at least diploma level.
Interested counsellors are asked to contact the Services and Development Manager (Natalie Woods) for further information and an application form on 01273 207050 or brighton.manager@switchbaord.org.uk.
NB. There is a genuine occupational requirement that counsellors volunteering for Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard’s counselling service identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or tans. Switchboard also has a current genuine occupational requirement for volunteer male qualified counsellors.
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard's hate crime service
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has launched a new service offering support and reporting options to victims of LGBT hate crimes. Switchboard can report the crime on the victim’s behalf - including anonymously if required - and provides full support via the help-line and counselling service to all victims. Whether you want to report an incident, or simply need someone to talk to, call 01273 204050 between 5-11pm (everyday).
Run the Brighton marathon for Brighton's oldest LGBT community organisation
Need a reason to get fit and support your local LGBT Switchboard at the same time?
If you wish to set yourself the challenge of running in Brighton’s first ever marathon (26 miles) Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is currently seeking runners to run in aid of this local charity. The marathon is taking place on Sunday 18th April 2010.
To discuss this opportunity and fundraising requirements or book yourself a place contact Natalie Woods (Services and Development Manager) on 01273 207050 or by email to brighton.manager@switchboard.org.uk
Switchboard operates a telephone help-line service (5-11pm daily) and a face to face counselling service. The help-line can be contacted on 01273 204050
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Kemptown Community Safety Action Group
Hello. My name is Tony Mundy I am Chair of the Kemptown Community Safety Action Group. The group meets every two months at Hampshire Lodge, Hampshire Court - off Lavender Street. The Kemptown Community Safety Action Group was previously known as the Eastern Road Community Safety Action Group, and has changed its name along with expanding its area of interest. The groups area now... |
