The Clare Project

Saturday 7th December, 1:30-4pm
Ironworks Studios, BN1 4GD
FREE but please book at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23537/trans-non-binary-and-inters*x-archiving-workshop

Join Q***r Heritage South and The Clare Project to explore the vibrant trans, non-binary and inters*x history of Brighton & Hove and contribute to a growing digital community archive!

For more than 10 years, Q***r Heritage South has been celebrating the and promoting the rich cultural life of LGBTQIA+ people in Brighton & Hove through heritage activities. Now home to a growing digital archive (https://www.queerheritagesouth.co.uk/s/queer-heritage-south/page/collections), Q***r Heritage South seeks to preserve often-overlooked stories and artefacts integral to Brighton & Hove's LGBTQIA+ history. This interactive workshop will explore the power of personal narratives in shaping the archive and celebrate the wide range of objects and ephemera that enrich our understanding of TNBI history. Participants will have the opportunity to catalogue and digitise their own personal items to be preserved in the Q***r Heritage South digital archive. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided.

Participants are encouraged to bring one or more items relating to their own TNBI history they wish to add to the digital archive, and a smartphone or tablet if possible.

What to expect:

• 1:30pm - browse the objects other participants have brought, over a cup of tea
• 1:45pm - listen to a presentation about the Q***r Heritage South digital archive from Rowan Rush-Morgan, Community Archivist
• 2:30pm - have a go at archiving activity: try writing an object label for an object you haven’t seen before - then find out the real story from the person who brought it along!
• 2:45pm - tea break (anyone who doesn’t wish to upload items to the digital archive is welcome to leave at this point)
• 3pm - practical archiving time to add the items brought along to the digital archive, using laptops and scanners provided, or your own smartphone or tablet, with assistance from Q***r Heritage South team members
• 4pm - workshop ends

Got questions about gender-affirming surgery?

Get them answered by Dr Giuseppe Di Taranto, an experienced provider of NHS-funded and private surgery at our free online Q&A (during our usual Online Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in slot).

🗓️ Wednesday 27th November, 5:30-6:30pm
🎟️ Free, no need to book, just turn up
💻 Find the Zoom link in our email bulletin, or contact [email protected] for the link.

Find out more at http://www.gdtgendersurgery.com/

Wellbn has now re-opened registration for new patients!

Register at WellBN.co.uk or on the NHS website! 🌞

Welcome new patients! 😊

⏰ Deadlines coming up tomorrow (for speakers/performers) and Thursday (for volunteers) ⏰

Brighton & Hove Trans Day of Remembrance is taking place on Sunday 17th November, 11:30am-2pm at Fabrica (Duke Street, BN1 1AG).

We are looking for:
• Speakers and performers from the TNBI community
• Volunteers (TNBI community members and allies)

Speakers/performers are paid, and both volunteers and speakers/performers can be reimbursed for travel costs. Free refreshments, tech support, listening support and access support will be provided.

To find out more and register your interest for both these opportunities, see:

https://forms.gle/zQaRWawnEYtinqQL6 (Speakers/Performers)

https://forms.gle/rakf6dgexuFjaAJb6 (Volunteers)

TODAY - FREE - NO BOOKING NEEDED

On Tuesday 5 November Rory from THT and Kim from SHAC will be bringing PrEP2U to the Clare Project drop-in, from 5-7pm at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church. They will be on hand to provide more information about PrEP and help you get started on it.

PrEP is a drug taken by HIV-negative people before and after s*x that reduces the risk of getting HIV.

PrEP is a discreet and empowering way to protect yourself from HIV.

PrEP may be suitable for you if you:
• are HIV negative
• have a**l, vaginal or frontal s*x in a variety of situations where condoms are not easily or always used
• want to protect yourself from HIV

PrEP is free on the NHS but can only be obtained through specialist s*xual health clinics. Terrence Higgins Trust works in partnership with SHAC, Brighton’s local NHS s*xual health service, to run PrEP2U, which helps bring PrEP to people who would be benefit from using it.

If you want to learn more about PrEP:

https://brightons*xualhealth.com/advice/prep/

https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv/protection/prep-pre-exposure-prophylaxis

Here’s our November calendar with listings of our free events for trans, non-binary and inters*x adults.

For most of our events you can just turn up. The exceptions are the Benefits Advice session, Bowling Trip, the “After The Act” theatre tickets, Group Nourish, and Online Pizza and Paperwork (see our email bulletin for sign-up details and zoom links).

• Monday 4th: Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in (11am-1pm) The Q***ry
• Monday 4th: Neurodivergent Group (2:30-4:30pm) The Q***ry
• Tuesday 5th: Benefits Advice Session (2-4pm) Brighton Unemployed Families Centre (sign up at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23279/trans-friendly-benefit-advice-sessions)
• Tuesday 5th: Later Drop-in (5-7pm) with pop-up HIV testing and PReP clinic, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
• Tuesday 5th: Meet & Eat (7:15-9pm) The Charles Street Tap
• Saturday 9th: Free theatre tickets for “After The Act” (2:30-4:30pm) Brighton Dome Corn Exchange (get free tickets at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23470/after-the-act-free-and-10-tickets-from-the-clare-project)

• Monday 11th: Online Social (6-7:30pm) Zoom (find the link in our email bulletin)
• Monday 11th: Fundraiser Gig (7pm-late) Daltons
• Tuesday 12th: Tuesday Drop-in (2:30-5pm) Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
• Wednesday 13th: Online Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in (5-7pm) Zoom
• Wednesday 13th: Bowling Trip (6:30-9:30pm) Hollywood Bowl (sign up at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/22967/blagss-bowling-extravaganza-the-clare-project-team)
• Thursday 14th: Over 50s Group (2-3:30pm) The Hop 50+
• Sunday 17th: Brighton & Hove Trans Day of Remembrance event (11:30am-2pm) Fabrica

• Monday 18th: Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in (11am-1pm) The Q***ry
• Monday 18th: Group Nourish (5-9pm) The Community Kitchen
• Tuesday 19th: Tuesday Drop-in (2:30-5pm) Dorset Gardens Methodist Church

• Monday 25th: Online Social (6-7:30pm) Zoom
• Tuesday 26th: Tuesday Drop-in (2:30-5pm) Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
• Wednesday 27th: Online Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in (5:30-6:30) Zoom
• Thursday 28th: Online Pizza and Paperwork (5:30-7:30pm) Zoom

From 2pm-4pm on Tuesday 5th November, The Clare Project will be hosting a trans-friendly benefits advice session with workers at Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project, so that you can learn the best way to to apply for PIP, Universal Credit, or other benefits. While we might not be able to complete applications this time, learning from these qualified experts in a trans-friendly environment will help to get you on the right track!

Please book in advance at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23279/trans-friendly-benefit-advice-sessions as our maximum capacity is 6 people.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Events coming up this week at The Clare Project 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

• Monday 4th: Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in (11am-1pm) The Q***ry
• Monday 4th: Neurodivergent Group (2:30-4:30pm) The Q***ry

• Tuesday 5th: Benefits Advice Session (2-4pm) Brighton Unemployed Centre
• Tuesday 5th: Later Drop-in (5-7pm) with s*xual health pop-up, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
• Tuesday 5th: Meet & Eat (7:15-9pm) The Charles Street Tap

• Saturday 9th: free tickets for “After The Act” (2:30-4:30pm) Brighton Dome Corn Exchange

Everything is for adults who are trans, non-binary, inters*x or questioning. All our events are free of charge. See the bulletin or contact us for further details.

The Clare Project has been gifted 6 free tickets for After The Act, as well as a promotional code AFTER10 for £10 tickets, for members of the trans, non-binary and inters*x communities.

The free tickets can be booked on this page and will be emailed to individuals before the performance: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23470/after-the-act-free-and-10-tickets-from-the-clare-project

The promotional code AFTER10 can be used to book £10 tickets at https://brightondome.org/whats-on/VxY-breach-theatre-after-the-act/. This site also provides further details about the show and venue accessibility.

Event details:

After the Act

Saturday 9 November, 2.30pm

Brighton Dome Corn Exchange

A new 1980’s-inspired musical about pride, protest… and abseiling le****ns.

Twenty-one years after Section 28, the legislation that silenced a generation and galvanised a community, award-winning company Breach presents an exuberant, inspiring and, at times, heart-breaking account of the individuals who lived through and fought against it.

‘Fizzing, fiery… This musical feels exceptional’★★★★ Guardian

We love the sound of this charity film screening, taking place on Saturday evening at Community Base:

About Every Body:

“Through intimate personal narratives, Every Body (2023) captures the diverse experiences of inters*x people, offering a poignant look into the challenges they face while navigating a world that often misunderstands and marginalizes them. As these individuals share their personal stories and day-to-day battles, viewers gain an intimate understanding of the physical, emotional, and toll that non-consensual surgeries can have on inters*x lives.”

Select tickets – Every Body Movie Screening - A charity fundraiser for ICON UK – Brighton Community Base As part of our Inters*x Awareness events, TReNBI FC is hosting a screening of Every Body to raise funds for ICON UK (Interconne...

On Tuesday 5 November Rory from THT and Kim from SHAC will be bringing PrEP2U to the Clare Project drop-in, from 5-7pm at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church. They will be on hand to provide more information about PrEP and help you get started on it.

PrEP is a drug taken by HIV-negative people before and after s*x that reduces the risk of getting HIV.

PrEP is a discreet and empowering way to protect yourself from HIV.

PrEP may be suitable for you if you:
• are HIV negative
• have a**l, vaginal or frontal s*x in a variety of situations where condoms are not easily or always used
• want to protect yourself from HIV

PrEP is free on the NHS but can only be obtained through specialist s*xual health clinics. Terrence Higgins Trust works in partnership with SHAC, Brighton’s local NHS s*xual health service, to run PrEP2U, which helps bring PrEP to people who would be benefit from using it.

If you want to learn more about PrEP:

https://brightons*xualhealth.com/advice/prep/

https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv/protection/prep-pre-exposure-prophylaxis

Collaborating with Healthwatch England, we want to learn more about the experiences of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people when they visit the GP. So, we're conducting a short survey to hear what you think and - as a thank you for taking part - we’re thrilled to offer a £75 Love to Shop voucher as a prize draw for everyone that completes the survey.

Complete the survey here: https://buff.ly/4f4prLa
Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3YEckuq

Thank you!

If you are in need of a Covid jab, this is for you!

🌈💉💉💉A free walk in vaccination session at The Ledward Centre for any of the LGBTQ+ communities (18+)💉💉💉🌈

Keeping loved ones safe and protected is everyone’s priority and one of the best ways to protect yourself and others is to be vaccinated. Vaccines give safe and effective protection against severe illness and hospitalisation.

COVID-19 is still around and can cause serious infections in some people. The COVID-19 vaccines are still being offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It's important to top up your protection if you're eligible.

Excited for this fundraiser gig coming up:

🗓️ Monday 11th November, from 7pm
📍Daltons
💷 £5 cash or card on the door

Please share!

Brighton & Hove Trans Day of Remembrance is taking place on Sunday 17th November, 11:30am-2pm at Fabrica (Duke Street, BN1 1AG).

We are looking for:
• Speakers and performers from the TNBI community
• Volunteers (TNBI community members and allies)

Speakers/performers are paid, and both volunteers and speakers/performers can be reimbursed for travel costs. Free refreshments, tech support, listening support and access support will be provided.

To find out more and register your interest for both these opportunities, see:

https://forms.gle/zQaRWawnEYtinqQL6 (Speakers/Performers)

https://forms.gle/rakf6dgexuFjaAJb6 (Volunteers)

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Events coming up this week at The Clare Project 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

• Monday 28th: Online Social (6-7:30pm) Zoom
• Tuesday 29th: Tuesday Drop-in (2:30-5pm) Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
• Wednesday 30th: Online Suss*x Gender Service Drop-in (5:30-6:30) Zoom

Everything is for adults who are trans, non-binary, inters*x or questioning. All our events are free of charge. See the bulletin or contact us for zoom links and further details.