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The Bedford Tavern launches Urban Cooking Collective
Adam Brooks from The Bedford Tavern, said: “We understand that during lockdown things have become very difficult for many of us. We hope that the simple act of providing a home-
cooked meal that can be delivered to reheat and enjoy at home will help make a small difference.” If you (or someone you know) would benefit from this initiative, email bedfordtavernbrighton@gmail.com with a contact telephone number and it will add you to its list. Unfortunately, it is only able to deliver to Brighton & Hove residents. f @BedfordTavernBrighton
Cipher Press seeks #NewQueerVoices May 31 and the publishing house is looking for book-length adult fiction and creative non-fiction from both agented and unagented authors. They are open to any genre and style as long as the work fits somewhere within the literary bracket and reflects some aspect of the LGBTQ+ experience. They are not accepting children’s, YA, or poetry.
) Cipher Press has announced it is open for submissions from trans and gender non-conforming writers, queer writers of colour, and queer working-class writers based in the UK. Submissions are open until Monday,
Cipher Press wants the submissions process to be as accessible as possible so if you have any questions get in touch via the contact page. D For more info / submission guidelines: www.cipherpress.co.uk/ submissions
) Worthing Pride has announced its annual LGTBQ+ festival will be taking place on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at The Beach House Grounds on Worthing Seafront. HOST SPICE
) The Bedford Tavern in Brighton announced the launch of the Urban Cooking Collective last month, which will see a fabulous group of Beddy regulars and staff preparing a variety of tasty, nutritious meals to share across our communities.
Worthing Pride set to return!
Event organisers have announced top drawer drag will be performing on the main stage, including: Aura Jay, Davina Sparkle, Miss Jason & Maisie Trollette, Linda Bacardi with Spice LIVE! hosting this year’s festival. In addition, stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race USA and UK, Charlie Hides and Cheryl Hole, will be brushing shoulders with the fantastic Danny Beard!
The 2021 event will be closed by the House Gospel Choir, who have received support from BBC Radio1, opened Strictly Come Dancing and performed live with Kylie Minogue. The choir’s uplifting house music will ensure Pride 2021 in Worthing goes out with a bang. Worthing Pride organisers say: “We are happy to finally reveal months of robust planning, risk assessing and artist line-up plans. We can finally bring back the festival that has been so sorely missed. This definitely gives us and the people of Worthing something to look forward to. We are still welcoming applications f or businesses that wish to support Worthing Pride for 2021. If there’s something you feel your operation can bring to the local community we would love to hear from you.” D For tickets and more info, visit: www.worthingpride.com e To get in touch, email: info@worthingpride.com
