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) Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, our local and inclusive LGBTQ+ rugby club, was delighted to welcome 24 people to a training session last month. BHSS said: “Great to be back again training and with actual contact for both old and new players alike. An awesome 24 of us turned up on a chilly night to get back to what we love, contact rugby.” BHSS train every Wednesday from 8pm at Hove Rugby Club. For more info and to get involved, email info@bhssrfc.com or message them on Facebook @bhssrfc
Stonewall FC launch new kit ) Stonewall FC, the LGBTQ+ football club, launched their new club kits last month to coincide with Rainbow Laces Day. Created in collaboration with lead club sponsor adidas, the left sleeve of all shirts includes a newly stitched modern LGBTQ+ tag while the right sleeve displays Kick It Out as a clear symbol of support in the fight against racism, and all forms of discrimination. The Unity Team kit in particular looks to celebrate and demonstrate solidarity with the trans community, using big and bold colours from the trans flag. D To order, visit: www.stonewallfc.com/unityshirts
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BLAGSS update for the New Year The organisation of BLAGSS via its committee met via Zoom throughout the year and an AGM was held online in November with a new committee elected to take things forward - John Moore ) Like many community organisations, (chair), Sarah Nancarrow (secretary), BLAGSS, our LGBTQ+ sports society, Kurt Matthews (treasurer), Dawn has faced a period of activities being ‘on’ Glastonbury (social), Jane MacDonald and ‘off’ since last March. (membership), Ian Tommins (website), A number of groups were able to restart Donna Griss (Get Involved), Viv Woodcock-Downey (publicity). last summer – Running, Tennis, Walking, Dancing, Pétanque, Some sports are now active and Football, Badminton and Golf, BLAGSS look forward to offering all 16 however others, including Croquet, sports on a weekly basis in spring 2021. Netball, Tenpin Bowling, Squash and Table Tennis, never saw the light BLAGSS’ sports cater to all levels from beginners to those with experience – it’s of day. a great way to get involved and make Activities developed protocols for social new friends. distancing and complied with national D For more info and updates, visit governing bodies’ guidelines, which varied from sport to sport and were very www.BLAGSS.org strict - and rightly so.
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