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Out to Lunch goes down a treat Out to Swim takes part in Pier to ) Out to Lunch, the free foodie meet-up for the LGBTQ+ community organised Pier and returns to Prince Regent by Lunch Positive and the Brighton & Hove Council LGBTQ Workers’ Forum, will be returning to our pre-lockdown calendar.”
attracted around 35 visitors to Dorset Gardens Methodist Church last month. A selection of dishes, served by volunteers to a backdrop of relaxing piano music by King Jamsheed, proved popular as people dined in the cooler surrounds of the Church premises while the too-hot sun beat down outside.
For the first time, Out to Swim South will be hiring the whole pool on a Saturday from 5-6pm. From July 12 the group will be hiring two lanes on a Monday from 8.30-9.30pm and from July 15, the group will be hiring two lanes on a Thursday from 8-9pm. In addition, Out to Swim South will also be starting swimming lessons on Saturdays from July 17.
Gary Pargeter, service manager at Lunch Positive, said the day had been a friendly, welcoming and successful event.
) Saturday, June 26 saw over 30 LGBTQ+ out and proud members of Out to Swim take part in the 84th annual Pier to Pier race in Brighton. Organised by volunteers of the Brighton swimming club, the race, which is just over a kilometre, is one of the main swimming events in the Brighton calendar, starting at the West Pier and ending under the If you’re not a current member, would Palace Pier. like a trial or would like to re-join, register online and the group will reply with further information. More information can also be found on the Out to Swim South website.
Members from both Brighton and London took part in all three categories and managed to come top 10 in two of the categories. Members then made the most of the good weather and enjoyed a fantastic day on the beach. Return to Prince Regent Starting from July 10, Out To Swim South will return to the Prince Regent Swimming Complex following repairs to the pool. Out to Swim South said: “We are also delighted to say that we
Out to Swim South added: “While we are delighted to be returning to Prince Regent for more regular swim training, we would like to thank Saltdean Lido and their staff for making us feel very comfortable and very much at home over the past two months. “We were lucky to have enjoyed fantastic weather at every session – not once did it rain! We also enjoyed being able to walk from the pool to the sea, a feature that few pools offer. We look forward to joining future events at the Lido.” D www.outtoswim.org/brighton
Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents announces touch rugby open day ) Join LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents (BHSS) for an afternoon of touch rugby at Hove Recreational Ground on Saturday, August 7 from 3-6pm. BHSS said: “We know it’s on the cancelled Pride day but why not have a run about and build up a thirst before partying the night away?” All abilities and genders welcome. For more info, message BHSS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bhssrfc
