South Central and Coast

HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching an appeal for people to take part in the first ever Brighton Marathon and help raise funds for the charity. THT has guaranteed places for the marathon which takes place on Sunday 18th April 2010.

The inaugural race route will take in some of the best spots in the city centre as well as fabulous stretches of coastal road. The course is reasonably fast and flat, touring much of the city of Brighton and Hove and taking in the glorious coastal views. Brighton is a great alternative to the London Marathon, and is set to be a spring classic in its own right.

In return for a guaranteed place THT asks runners to raise a minimum sponsorship of £350. Money raised will be used to support THT’s vital services providing support for people living with or affected by HIV. 

Read more: Appeal for Runners for the Brighton Marathon

A lap dancing club will become Canterbury’s only gay venue when it re-opens next week.

The new opening will be music to the ears of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pressure group Pride in Canterbury, who last week sparked national interest when they claimed the city was not gay enough.

Initially at least Scribes, at 51 King Street, was criticised by neighbours and religious groups who did not want a lap dancing club in the city centre, let alone one in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral.

But the new owners of the pub, who also run well known gay venues Coyotes in Chatham and The Queen Ann in Maidstone, say the venue – which will offer drag artists, tribute acts, DJs and camp bingo  – will be more acceptable in its new guise.

Read more: Lap Dancing Club to Turn Gay

Stonewall’s sixth annual 10k Equality Walk takes place on bank holiday Sunday 3 May, starting at Brighton’s Pavilion Gardens. Supported by Brian Paddick, Amy Lamé and Mr Gay UK, this year’s walk is part of Stonewall’s 20th anniversary celebration and promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Walkers are invited to join us from midday at the Royal Pavilion Gardens for the pre walk picnic! All participants are encouraged to bring with them a picnic, sit back and enjoy the entertainment. Then it’s on your toes for the warm up with a difference before the 10k walk kicks off at 2pm. Registration for the walk is just £10 (or free for children under 12, accompanied by an adult). Stonewall is encouraging all participants to bring along their families this year to enjoy the day. Walkers receive a goody bag, special commemorative t-shirt, and a glass of bubbly or a soft drink for kids once they’ve crossed the finishing line at the end of walk party.

Once registered, we encourage all walkers to fundraise to support our campaign to end homophobic bullying in schools. This year we’re delighted to announce a fantastic top fundraising prize – a luxury weekend for two in Paris including business-class travel on Eurostar, two nights’ stay in a luxury hotel and £250 spending money!

Read more: Support Equality and win a luxury weekend for two in Paris!

For the first time, Angels Nightclub in Bracknell, Berkshire, is turning gay. Join the angels for 'Splash!' the newest gay club night in Berkshire. Come along and party the night away with top DJs.

• Launch night is on Saturday the 14th of March from 9pm till 3am.

Entry is £10.00 all night. The door policy is strictly over 21's.

Read more: SPLASH! - New Gay Night