Scene Magazine - August 2023 by Scene LGBTQ+ Magazine

t @SceneLGBTQ f @Gscene.Brighton D www.scenemag.co.uk THE HEART OF LGBTQ+ LIVING AUG 2023 DARE TO BE DIFFERENT!

Have You Heard? Stories From My Archive – new podcast series by Rose Collis

Elska magazine shines a light on Bangkok - perhaps Asia's queerest city

The podcast is based on her archive of historic materials collected since 1978, covering social, political and cultural history.

Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents: Are You Ready for a New Challenge?

Peckham Mix, a lighthearted gay comedy series starring actor George Turner, will begin streaming on Dekkoo, the first subscription streaming service dedicated to gay men, on June 15.

UK Black Pride announces theme to mark 18th anniversary

Joining this inclusive gay rugby club is not just about playing a sport; it's about finding a supportive community, breaking barriers, and celebrating diversity!

Brighton Early Music Festival returns at full strength for 2023

UK Black Pride, which will take place in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday, August 20, is, according to organisers, the world’s largest Pride celebration for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Easterndescent.

Jeanne Dielman: The Greatest Film of All Time?

Brighton Early Music Festival returns this autumn in full pre-pandemic style with more than 20 events during September and October 2023.

Words by Michael Hootman.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: BRIGHTON & HOVE PRIDE 2023

Brighton & Hove gears up for brash, beautiful and brilliant Pride 2023

) Brash, beautiful and brilliant, Brighton & Hove Pride returns for another year in August! Main events are back and better than ever for 2023, including: FABULOSO In The Park, a twoday official fundraiser event for the Brighton Rainbow Fund at Brighton’s Preston Park on Saturday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 featuring Black Eyed Peas, STEPS, Zara Larsson, Mae Muller, Melanie C, Louise and more.

Brighton & Hove Pride say: “FABULOSO In The Park is our most inclusive and diverse yet, including over 150 LGBTQ+ artists as well as our essential LGBTQ+ allies performing across 12 different stages and areas of entertainment. All our performers are members of or allies of our glorious rainbow family.

“Firmly established as the UK’s biggest Pride celebration, Brighton & Hove Pride is as famous, vibrant, popular and unique as the city itself. Our sole ethos is to promote diversity, inclusion and education within our communities. Putting the beautiful diversity of our community at the heart of this year’s event, our Pride celebration theme is Dare To Be Different. ”

FABULOSO In The Park: Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6.

Described by The Guardian as “the country’s most popular LGBTQ+ event,” FABULOSO In The Park will run over two days with a main stage featuring world class artists including Black Eyed Peas, Zara Larsson, Jax Jones, Confidence Man, Mae Muller and more on Saturday, August 5, followed by STEPS, Louise,

B*Witched, The Vivienne, Harleymoon Kemp and more on Sunday, August 6.

Featuring over 150 LGBTQ+ artists, other areas of the park will see the return of the Gaydio Dance Tent with headliner Honey Dijon joining Gok Wan, Freemasons and more; the Legends Cabaret Big Top with its always stellar

line-up; the Cocoa Butter Club stage with it’s a-list showcasing and celebrating performers of colour; the DIVA Dance Tent; Queer Town; Polyglamorous; the Brüt Dance Tent; and a host of other tents, cabaret stages, amazing live music and community areas to create a festival that celebrates diversity and delivers an unforgettable Pride experience.

Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade – Dare To Be Different – Saturday, August 5

The Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade is one of the undisputed highlights of the Brighton & Hove Pride weekend and is a glorious showcase of the city’s charities, community groups and small businesses as well as emergency services, the NHS and statutory partners.

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It’s one of the biggest and brightest events in Brighton & Hove’s calendar, with over 300,000 people thronging the city’s streets to participate in and watch the parade of community and campaign groups, and the all-singing, alldancing carnival of colour as it winds its way from Hove Lawns to Preston Park for FABULOSO

In The Park, the official Brighton & Hove Pride charity fundraiser for Brighton Rainbow Fund

Fifty years on from the first Pride march in Brighton - organised by Sussex Gay Liberation Front - Brighton & Hove Pride challenges you to Dare To Be Different so come together to remember, celebrate and most importantly, to

campaign.

Pride Village Party – Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6

The Pride Village Party in Kemptown, Brighton sees businesses across St James’ Street and Marine Parade come together to celebrate Pride and raise extra funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund. With DJs and performers across the area on closed streets, the heart of the village comes alive for two days of fun with a fundraising purpose.

Pride Community Day & Dog ShowSunday, August 27

The annual canine highlight of fun and barking frolics where dog owners pamper their pooches and paw their way to one of Brighton & Hove Pride’s most wonderfully accessible events. You’d be barking mad to miss this celebration of our four-legged best friends where dogs and dog lovers come together and shine with Pride.

Judged novelty classes include categories such as Cutest Puppy, Golden Oldie, Best Rescue and the Pride Special: Best Drag Dog (Queen/ King) – an unmissable show of paw-fect pooches and waggy tails. Industry professionals oversee all entries and judge each category, ensuring every star pooch gets the recognition their proud paws deserve.

In addition to the dog show, a whole host of community and family-friendly activities will be available including food provided by local HIV charity Lunch Positive, community stalls, a fully licensed bar and an unmissable (free) doggy photo booth, run by award-winning local photographer, Chris Jepson.

D For tickets and more info, visit www.brighton-pride.org

ZARA LARSSON HOUSE OF GRAND PARADE BILLIE GOLD COCOA BUTTER CLUB

REVIEWS: All that Jazz by Simon Adams

REVIEW: Rainbow Chorus bring Hot Harmonies to Kemptown

The podcast is Simon Adams reviews the hottest new jazz albums!

INTERVIEW: David Kettle speaks about 'Guilty of Love', a poignant retelling of Alan Turing's story

"I’ve been listening to Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus for over five years and I can honestly say this is the best concert they’ve given."

Ben Cohen makes acting debut in 'Patterns'

Guilty of Love makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August at the Hill Street Theatre.

Miss Netherlands crowns its first ever transgender winner

Patterns is a new LGBTQ+ series exploring the lives of LGBTQ+ people and allies

LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in at Arcobaleno, Brighton

Rikkie Valerie Kolle, 22, won the pageant on Sunday, July 9 and will go on to compete in the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador, which takes place in December.

Across Rainbows hosts its LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in at Arcobaleno, Brighton every Wednesday from 5- 7pm.

The LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse drop-in is for members of the LGBTQ+ community that have been victims of, are going through, and have questions about domestic abuse.

MindOut launches new Online Support Service for GBTQ+ men

Isle of Wight Pride postponed till 18, 19 and 20 August

The Online Support Service for GBTQ+ men will be an opportunity to speak with GBTQ+ identifying staff for confidential mental health advice.

Be Gay, Do Crime: BFI Southbank launches series of films exploring queerness and crime

Isle of Wight Pride starts on Friday, August 18 with the Pride Launch Party from 5 - 9pm featuring StarStruck, a Years & Years tribute, plus Gay-Ties Revival Show with DJ.

10 Years of Trans Pride: new exhibition celebrating 10th anniversary of Trans Pride Brighton & Hove

Inspired by an anarchist catchphrase, it’s a season of provocative and playful films.

Kylie Minogue and Stephen Fry donate to charity shop to mark £1million raised for HIV

The exhibition by Sharon Kilgannon runs at the Ledward Centre till August 7

Major retailers add gender-neutral title Mx to include non-binary customers

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is celebrating having raised £1million from their charity shop.

Wickes, Debenhams, Dunelm, Boden and Cotswold Outdoor have all added Mx since Include Mx, a campaign founded by journalist and campaigner Tom Pashby, publicly demanded that they do so.

Several federal laws are aimed at imposing a ban on legal gender recognition and genderaffirmative interventions

Football Pride to return at Manchester Pride

Brighton pop act LADSCLUB announce new single to coincide with Brighton & Hove Pride

Football Pride is returning at Manchester Pride in August to bring together LGBTQ+ communities within the world’s most popular sport to party, participate and protest.

Seahaven Pride Family Festival to return to Seaford on Saturday, August 26

Wearing their influences on their sleeves – their music glides effortlessly between all of your favourite genres: disco, pop, funk, rap and even classical!

Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents win

Beorma Bowl at Touch My Brum rugby tournament

Seahaven Pride is a not for profit, familyfriendly festival in Seaford, which celebrates LGBTQ+ diversity and promotes equality & inclusion.

The LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club recently participated in the highly anticipated Touch My Brum tournament, hosted by the Birmingham Bulls.

BOOK REVIEW: 'Proud Pink Sky' by Redfern Jon Barrett

"Proud Pink Sky's futuristic but retro story asks us what it is to be a real ally..."

Russia’s ‘abominable’ new legislation against transgender people will inflict ‘unbearable suffering’

IN PICTURES: TRANS PRIDE BRIGHTON & HOVE 2023

) Despite strong winds, an estimated 30,000 people marched for trans rights at Trans Pride Brighton & Hove, which celebrated 10 years of trans joy, on Saturday, July 15

While the main event at Brunswick Park was cancelled due to the weather, venues such as the Brighton Dome, Ledward Centre and the Actors stepped up as venues for those attending the event.

The Trans Pride Committee said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who showed up.

“The last 24 hours have been completely insane. We went from worrying that this organisation would not be able to continue past this year to taking over the city. We’re a small team of volunteers organising Trans Pride around our day jobs and in our own time.

“We really can’t tell you how much your support has meant to us. Together we have fought the earth, wind, rain and fire and trans joy has been triumphant over everything!”

) All photos by Chris Jepson, more here: www.chrisjepson.com

RAINER WINS MR BRIGHTON BEAR 2023

Sprucing up the city! Big Clean Up takes place across Brighton & Hove

POP MUSIC REVIEWS: It's... #DALEYPOP from Dale Melita

Events took place across the city as part of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Big Clean Up, which took place ahead of the city's busy summer months.

Just Like Us announces date of School Diversity Week 2024

Our pop music reviewer and influencer Dale Melita reviews the HOTTEST tracks from PLANET POP, including new tracks from Britney and Will.I.Am, Beverley Knight and Nadine Coyle.

Following the success of School Diversity Week 2023, the LGBTQ+ youth charity has announced the next event will take place 24 - 28 June, 2024.

Dreamland to host all-star line-up as part of Margate Pride celebrations

Featuring the likes of B*witched, Claire Richards and Duncan James, Dreamland becomes the rainbow-soaked backdrop for an unforgettable day of queer celebration.

BRIGHTON & HOVE MARKS ZERO HIV STIGMA DAY

) Brighton & Hove communities came together on Friday, July 21 for the city’s first #ZeroHIVStigmaDay.

Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choir, the Rainbow Chorus, gave a powerful performance on the day of action and solidarity, which took place in Jubilee Square, and was organised by Brighton & Hove Sexual Health and Contraception Service, Lunch Positive, Terrence Higgins Trust, Radio Reverb‘s HIV Hour, Fast-Track Cities Brighton & Hove, Brighton & Hove City Council, the Sussex Beacon, Martin Fisher Foundation (whose Towards Zero HIV bus was present), the Ledward Centre and More to Me Than HIV

Lunch Positive, who served a Queer Allies Lunch on the day, said: “We are so proud to be Lunch Positive; people living with HIV and coordinating the amazing #ZeroHIVStigmaDay rally in Brighton!

“A powerful and impactful event, involving so many brilliant groups and individuals.”

) All photos by Simon Pepper Photography

D To become an HIV ally, visit: https:// forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.

IN PICTURES: Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2023 celebrates 10 years of trans joy

Brighton & Hove City Council pledges to improve diversity in democracy

A selection of pics from Chris Jepson capturing this year's Trans Pride Brighton & Hove

New 'mystery shopper research' reveals difficulty accessing sexual health services

By signing up to the Diverse Councils Declaration, the council joins councils across the country to support the call for councillors to reflect the diversity of the community they represent.

Brighton & Hove gears up for brash, beautiful and brilliant Pride 2023

The report shines a light on the barriers which exist when trying to take charge of your sexual health.

Sian Berry selected as candidate to follow Caroline Lucas as next Green MP for Brighton Pavilion

Main events are back and better than ever for 2023, including: FABULOSO In The Park, a two-day official fundraiser event for the Brighton Rainbow Fund at Brighton’s Preston Park on Saturday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 featuring Black Eyed Peas, STEPS, Zara Larsson, Mae Muller, Melanie C, Louise and more.

Sussex ME/CFS Society: All About ME

Sian Berry was selected as the new Brighton Pavilion candidate after winning 71% of first preference votes.

Myalgic encephalopathy or chronic fatigue syndrome affects nearly 4,000 adults and children across Sussex.

New campaign asks government to end decades of HIV stigma

PRIDE AT 50: DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: Brighton & Hove Pride celebrates 50th Anniversary of Brighton’s First Pride March

The campaign asks the governenment to tell the public that U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable.

Inclusive cervical screening campaign aims to remove doubt and save lives

Remove The Doubt, a dedicated cervical screening awareness campaign created by and for LGBTQ+ people, has been launched to help address the inequalities and misinformation around cervical screening.

Longlists announced for dedicated prize for LGBTQ+ literature

Brighton & Hove Pride is celebrating a milestone 50th Anniversary of the first Pride march in the city with their Pride at 50 – Dare To Be Different campaign taking place on lampposts across the city and an exhibition at Brighton’s Jubilee Library.

Celebrating a wealth of genres and forms, the UK and Ireland’s only dedicated prize for LGBTQ+ literature has announced its 2023 longlists for the Polari Prize and Polari First Book Prize.

GLAMOROUS BRIGHTON

Scene sits down to talk future plans with the newest LGBTQ+ bar on the block

) Tell us a bit about Glamorous...

Matt Eason, Glamorous’ owner, worked behind the bar at the Birmingham venue when it was under different stewardship. He went on to lease several other LGBTQ+ bars in Mansfield and Wakefield.

In 2015 Matt took the opportunity to become the new custodian of the venue that is now known as Glamorous Birmingham. In 2018, an opportunity to expand into nearby Coventry came to light. In 2022 Stonegate decided to turn some of their managed portfolio in to leasehold property with Glamorous being the test for this in Oxford.

Why did you choose to come to Brighton?

Glamorous as a company has been expanding over previous years and has been looking for further venues already situated within LGBTQ+ areas.

We’d love for there to be a big story of millions of pounds exchanging hands, however the truth of it is Stonegate, who we lease several of our other venues from, offered us the chance of taking over the property in Brighton and we jumped at the chance.

What will Glamorous bring to Gay Brighton?

We’re going to inject our own camp fun into all of the days we’re open. Karaoke, spin the wheel and cabaret... Lots of cabaret!

With regards to cabaret, we’re going to have a fine blend of acts from the area, acts from the Midlands area that may not have played Brighton for a long time (or at all), and some community-based drag related events. A mix

"With its inclusive atmosphere and captivating events, Glamorous Brighton is the perfect destination to celebrate love, acceptance, and self-expression."

of what currently works in Brighton, what we know from operating in the Midlands, and nurturing new local drag talent.

We hope to become a valuable addition to Brighton’s scene.

How will Glamorous Brighton differ to Glamorous Birmingham?

The immediate operating difference between Glamorous Brighton and Birmingham is that Brighton is a bar and Birmingham is a nightclub.

They both trade very differently. Brighton will focus more on the drag elements whereas Birmingham is very much DJ and music-led.

Plans for Brighton & Hove Pride?

We’re going to be open throughout the Pride weekend with our own Glamorous acts who are residents at our other venues on stage throughout the days.

One of our DJs, Mike Emery, will be on the Pride Village Party stage each day as well as playing at the venue until late.

Anything we can look forward to in the next couple of month?

Full details of who we will be booking will be on our social media and of course advertised in Scene magazine in future months.

Notably though, one of our fabulous residents from Oxford, Jelly Cube, will be making her Brighton debut on Saturday, August 12. She’s

an amazing vocalist, I know it gets said quite a lot about acts, but she genuinely is amazing. We can’t wait to hear and see her on our stage!

) Glamorous Brighton can be found in the heart of the gay village at 2-3 High Street, Brighton, BN2 1RP.

) Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday, noonmidnight; Friday & Saturday, noon-1am

D More info: https://glamorous.bar/ locations/brighton/

REVIEW: A Strange Loop @ Barbican

“Huge operation” continues on Royal Albion Hotel

Words by Eric Page.

An ‘unprecedented’ success: Sunderland hosts first International LGBTQIA+ Conference

Demolition of the ruined section of the Royal Albion Hotel continues while the response team remain faced with complex challenges.

Prowler Brighton's customers raise £300 for Martin Fisher Foundation

The event saw over 20+ nation states represented during the first Safer To Be Me Symposium, organised by human rights charity ReportOUT in partnership with the University of Sunderland.

Chief Constable of Sussex, Jo Shiner, makes "full and unreserved apology" to LGBTQ+ community

Prowler said: “The funds were raised by the customers from the sale of T shirts. The Martin Fisher Foundation is working towards zero new HIV infections, zero HIV-Related deaths and zero HIV stigma in Brighton & Hove”.

Ledward Centre announces return of Pride Family Day on Saturday, August 5

Jo Shiner, has made a "full and unreserved apology” to the LGBTQ+ community for past, historic “prejudice, ill- treatment, bias, discrimination, harm, (and) injustices” by the police.

The Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ centre in Jubilee Street, is hosting a Pride Family Day, a perfect way for families to continue the fun after watching the Community Parade, over Brighton & Hove Pride weekend on Saturday, August 5 from 11am.

201 Dance Company release annual Brighton & Hove Pride video to Sam Smith and Madonna’s 'Vulgar'

"Plan journey in advance and stay for longer over Pride weekend" following overtime ban for Govia Thameslink Railway workers

The video also featured queer icons Dolly Rocket and Dave the Bear and drag artists Ex-Girlfriend, Alik, Ophelia Payne and King Sammy Silver.

Ali Jay's Stand Up Sober Comedy Pride Fundraiser at Ledward Centre on Thursday, August 3

Brighton & Hove Pride is calling on those attending Pride to plan their journey in advance and stay for longer over Pride weekend following concerns raised about the serious travel disruption to train services due to the overtime ban by rail workers.

The statement from Brighton & Hove Pride comes after Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Brighton Kemptown, launched a petition calling on GTR to think again.

Christmas plans "taking shape"

Residents, including artists and community groups, are being invited to share ideas for a new Christmas celebration in Brighton & Hove.

The Ledward Centre is at the forefront of a growing movement in providing social spaces away from pubs and clubs.

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l Allsorts Youth Project

Youth Groups and One-to-One Support for LGBTQ+ young people under 26 (in-person & online). Weekly sessions 01273 721211 or email info@ allsortsyouth.org.uk allsortsyouth.org.ukk

l Brighton & Hove Police

Report all homophobic, biphobic or transphobic incidents to: 24/7 assistance call police on 101 (emergencies 999) Report online at: www.sussex. police.uk

LGBT team (not 24/7) email: LGBT@sussex.pnn. police.uk

l Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard

• LGBT Older People’s Project

• LGBT Health and Inclusion Project

• LGBTQ Disability & Neurodiversity Project

• Rainbow Café Project: support for LGBT+ people with dementia

• Trans and Non-Binary Link Project

• LGBT Grief Encounters Project

• Volunteering opportunities, call Riley 07599 434057

Helpline hours: Wed & Thur, 7–9.30pm; trans-only webchat on Sun 3–5pm: call 01273 359042 or email info@switchboard.org.uk or helpline@ switchboard.org.uk Webchat www.switchboard. org.uk/helpline. www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton

Office Number: 01273 234009

l Brighton OneBodyOneFaith

Brighton sexuality, gender, & faith Group. Meets monthly. Contact: Nigel Nash nigelnash@me.com. www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk

l Brighton Women’s Centre

Info, counselling, drop-in space, support groups admin@Womenscentre.org.uk or visit www. womenscentre.org.uk

l Lesbian & Gay AA

12-step self-help programme for alcohol addictions: Sun, 7.30pm, Chapel Royal, North St, Btn (side entrance). 01273 203 343 (general AA line). www. alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

l LGBTQ+ Cocaine Anonymous

Meeting every Tues 6.30-8pm, 6 Tilbury Pl, Brighton, BN2 0GY, CA isn’t allied with any outside organisation, and neither endorses or opposes any causes. Helpline 0800 6120225, www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk www.sussexcocaineanonymous.co.uk

l LGBTQ+ NA Group

Brighton-based LGBTQ+ (welcomes others) Narcotics

Anonymous group every Tue 6.30–8pm, Millwood Centre, Nelson Row, Kingswood St. 0300 999 1212

l LGBT+ Meditation Group

Meditation & discussion, every 2nd & 4th Thur, 5.30–7pm, Anahata Clinic, 119 Edward St, Brighton. 07789 861 367 or www.bodhitreebrighton.org.uk

l Lunch Positive

Lunch club for people with HIV. Meet/make friends, find peer support in safe space. Every Fri, noon–2.30pm, Community Room, Dorset Gdns Methodist Church, Dorset Gdns, Brighton. Lunch £1.50. 07846 464 384 or www.lunchpositive.org

l MCC Brighton

Inclusive, affirming space where all are invited to come

as they are to explore their spirituality without judgement. 01273 515572 or info@mccbrighton.org.uk www.mccbrighton.org.uk

l MindOut

Independent, impartial services run by and for LGBTQ people with experience of mental health issues. 24 hr confidential answerphone: 01273 234839 or email info@mindout.org.uk and out of hours online chat www.mindout.org.uk

l Navigate

Social/peer support group for trans, non-binary & intersex, AFAB, FTM, transmasculine & gender queer people. Every 2nd Friday of the month from 6-8pm (currently on Zoom) at Possability Place, Windlesham Venue, BN1 3AH (formerly Space for Change) navigatebrighton.co.uk

l Peer Action

Regular low cost yoga, therapies, swimming, meditation & social groups for people with HIV. contact@ peeraction.net or www.peeraction.net

l Rainbow Families

Support group for lesbian and/or gay parents 07951 082013 or info@rainbowfamilies.org.uk. www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk

l Rainbow Hub

Information, guidance and hate incident reporting services for LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton, Hove, and Sussex. Based at the Ledward Centre, Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE. Call 07714 782585 or visit www.therainbowhubbrighton.com

l Some People

Social/support group for LGB or questioning aged 14-19, Tue 5.30-7.30pm, Hastings. Call/text Kerrie Tolley-Cloke 07874 637593 or email somepeople@ eastsussex.gov.uk

l TAGS – The Arun Gay Society

Social Group welcome all in East & West Sussex Areas. Call/Text 07539 513171. More info: www.tagsonline. org.uk

l Victim Support

Anyone seeking help can contact our free 24/7 Supportline number on 0808 16 89 111 or get in touch via the website www.victimsupport.org.uk. A range of tools to help people cope and move forwards after crime can be found at www.mysupportspace.org.uk/moj

l The Village MCC

LGBTQ+ affirming church worship and pastoral care in Kemptown. See www.thevillagemcc.org, or call 07476 667353 for details.

HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment Services

l AVERT Sussex HIV & AIDS info service 01403 210202 or confidential@avert.org

l Brighton & Hove CAB HIV Project

Money, benefits, employment, housing, info, advocacy. Appointments: Tue-Thur 9am-4pm, Wed 9am-12.30pm Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Brighton Town Hall. 01273 733390 ext 520 or www. brightonhovecab.org.uk

l Clinic M

Free confidential testing & treatment for STIs including HIV, plus Hep A & B vaccinations. Claude Nicol Centre, Sussex County Hospital, on Weds from 5-8pm. 01273 523388 or www.brightonsexualhealth.com

l Community HIV Specialist Service

NHS nursing team supporting patients with HIV in the community and offering free HIV training for groups across Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. www.

sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/hiv

l Lawson Unit

Medical advice, treatment for HIV+, specialist clinics, diet & welfare advice, drug trials. 01273 664 722

l The Martin Fisher Foundation

STI HIV self-testing kits via digital vending machines available from: Jubilee Library, Wellsbourne Centre, Portland Road (between Wish Park Surgery and Kamson’s Pharmacy), BMEC Partnership Centre, Prowler and Brighton Sauna. www. themartinfisherfoundation.org

l Substance Misuse Service

Brighton & Hove Recovery Service manages and delivers the adult drug and alcohol services for the city. Change Grow Live (CGL) provides tailored support to adults in Brighton & Hove who identify as LGBTQ+. CGL offers 1-to-1 support, a variety of online and face to face groups. They offer LGBTQ+ specific groups via the peer-led Speakout group and have established links with a wide range of LGBTQ+ services. To refer to the service, email brighton.info@cgl.org.uk or phone 01273 731 900. More info: www.changegrowlive. org/brighton-hove-recovery-service/info

l Sussex Beacon 24-hour nursing & medical care, day care 01273 694222 or www.sussexbeacon.org.uk

l Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove

For more info about these free services go to the THT office, 61 Ship St, Brighton, Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm 01273 764200 or info.brighton@tht.org.uk, facebook.com/THTBrighton

For people living with HIV:

• HIV support services: Info, support & practical advice

• Welfare rights advice: find out about benefits

• Counselling from qualified counsellors for up to 12 sessions

Health Promotion in Brighton & Hove: Provides services for men who have sex with men, anyone from African communities, sex workers of any gender, and trans or non-binary people.

• Visit clinic for free fast HIV & STI testing with results in <10 mins

• Free condoms and lube

• Confidential info and advice on sexual health & HIV

• Face2Face for gay/bi men; negotiating sex, chemsex, newly diagnosed

• Tailored support for sex workers, trans people and African communities

• Outreach - say hello online and in person for info, condoms & lube, and HIV/STI testing at Brighton Sauna, Boiler Room Sauna, Amsterdam, Charles Street Tap, and Legends bar. For details please check facebook.com/THTBrighton

l Sexual Health Worthing

Free confidential tests & treatment for STIs inc HIVA; Hep vaccinations. Worthing-based 0845 111345645

National Helplines

l National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline at www.galop.org.uk and 0800 999 5428

l Switchboard 0300 330 0630

l Positiveline (Eddie Surman Trust)

Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 4-10pm 0800 1696806

l Mainliners 02075 825226

l National AIDS Helpline 08005 67123

l National Drugs Helpline 08007 76600

l THT AIDS Treatment 08459 470047

l THT direct 0845 1221200