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Brighton Half Marathon to take place on Sunday, October 10 This year’s event was postponed from its usual slot in February to October 10 due to the pandemic, and the organisers want to thank all the runners, charities and sponsors for their continued support during this difficult year.
) The Brighton Half Marathon, organised by Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon, which provides specialist support and care for people living with HIV, is to take place on Sunday, October 10.
This year’s race will be started by Jill Nalder, actress, activist and patron of the Sussex Beacon, best known as the inspiration behind the character Jill Baxter in the Channel 4 series, It’s A Sin.
Bill Puddicombe, chief executive of the Sussex Beacon, said: “The Brighton Half Marathon is a big day for the Sussex Beacon, but also for all the other charities, runners and volunteers who help out on the day.” The race starts for runners at 9am on Madeira Drive before winding its way around some of Brighton’s most iconic sites including the Palace Pier, the Grand Brighton, the Royal Pavilion, West Pier, Brighton Marina, and the colourful Hove Beach Huts.
Jill said: “It’s a real honour to start the Brighton Half Marathon and support the fantastic work the Sussex Beacon does for people living with HIV.
JILL NALDER
BILL PUDDICOMBE
The Brighton Half Marathon, now in its 31st year, was started by a small group of individuals in the early 1990s and the money raised from that very first event was used to help fund the building of the Sussex Beacon. Today, the event is the biggest annual fundraising event for the charity, supporting a specialist HIV care centre in Brighton.
“Events like this are so important, not only as fundraising events for worthwhile charities, but also because they remind us all that HIV still affects many communities around the world. By coming together we can show our support and allyship with the people living with this condition today.” D For more info, visit: www.brightonhalfmarathon.com D More info on the Sussex Beacon: www.sussexbeacon.org.uk
The winds of change are afoot at Actually Gay Men’s Chorus Gavin said: “I’ve enjoyed being a member of the Actually family for three years now, and I would hope to continue the great work of those before me. Always respectful of the past and proud of where AGMC has come from over the past 15 years, I like to think that I’m forward thinking and am excited at the prospect of working with Samuel who has exciting ideas for the Chorus in the future.” ) Actually Gay Men’s Chorus would like to thank Nick Paget, Alan Kite, Andrew Whitlaw, and Patrick Bullock for their time and service on the board. At the Company’s AGM, the members voted in a new board for Actually CIC, with Ian Groves, Michael Prudence and John Brown being appointed directors, and Gavin Walker Mason-Bennett becoming Actually’s new chairman.
Actually is currently welcoming new members. It’s also working on its winter performances, including Actually… With Bells On!, a Christmas spectacular at Brighton St Mary’s on December 17 and 18. D www.actuallygmc.org Photo: Former chairs Alan Baser and Nick Paget passing on the crown to Gavin Mason-Bennett at the Bedford Tavern
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