Gala Fundraiser
One unforgettable night to celebrate 50 years of LGBTQ+ community, connection and support.
Find out moreGeneral Events
Resilience WorkshopMonday 16 November
Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
A workshop and talk on mobile banking and digital financial tools.
Creative Writing WorkshopMonday 16 November
Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
Join our creative writing workshop. Activity to be confirmed.
Book ClubMonday 23 November
Date: Monday 23 November 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: The Breakfast Club, 15–16 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH — View map
Book of the month: John of John by Douglas Stuart.
Christmas Card MakingThursday 10 December
Date: Thursday 10 December 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
Come along for some festive crafty joy and make some lovely Christmas cards! Everyone is welcome.
BOLD Events
Grief Meets – Christmas Cards and Craft MakingTuesday 17 November
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
Third Tuesday of the month.
A relaxed, peer-supported bereavement session where participants can come together, connect with others and take part in a creative or wellbeing activity.
Relaunch of HOP 50+ – Rob Sainsbury attendingThursday 19 November
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2FL — View map
Third Thursday of the month.
Join the BOLD team at HOP 50+ for a relaxed social get-together for LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and over, with a chance to meet others and connect with the community.
Switchboard coffee morning at Fitzherbert Community HubTuesday 24 November
Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: 2 Bristol Road, Brighton BN2 1AP — View map
Fourth Tuesday of the month.
Join us for a friendly coffee morning for LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and over, with the chance to meet others, have a cuppa and find out more about BOLD support.
Tower House Dementia & Carer’s Group – Open to allWednesday 25 November
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Tower Gate Community Centre, London Road, Brighton BN1 6WT — View map
Fourth Wednesday of the month.
A warm and welcoming group for people living with dementia, their carers and partners, offering a safe space to connect, share experiences and enjoy refreshments together.
Please email claudette.atkinson@switchboard.org.uk for support to attend.
BOLD Games & CoffeeThursday 26 November
Date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE — View map
BOLD Cinema — Screening of CarolThursday 26 November
Date: Thursday 26 November 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
This time, we’ll be screening the film together—not just discussing it. Join us for Carol (2015) on Thursday 26 November, from 1pm to 3.30pm, at Community Base, Lavender Room.
Film running time: approximately 118 minutes (1 hour 58 minutes). The full session lasts approximately two and a half hours.
Director: Todd Haynes.
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson and Kyle Chandler.
Set in 1950s New York, Carol follows Therese, a young department-store worker and aspiring photographer, whose chance meeting with Carol, a married woman, develops into a powerful romance. As their relationship deepens, they must navigate social expectations, family pressures and the risks of choosing the lives they want.
Switchboard at Lancing Beehive Dementia CaféWednesday 2 December
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 73–75 North Road, Lancing BN15 9AS — View map
First Wednesday of the month.
Join the BOLD team at this specialist dementia café for a friendly drop-in for people living with dementia, their carers and partners, with support and a warm welcome.
Switchboard coffee morning at Breakfast ClubTuesday 8 December
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: 15–16 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH — View map
Second Tuesday of the month.
A relaxed coffee morning for LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and over, offering a chance to meet others, enjoy some company and connect with the BOLD community.
Grief Meets – Activity TBCTuesday 15 December
Date: Tuesday 15 December 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
Third Tuesday of the month.
A relaxed, peer-supported bereavement session where participants can come together, connect with others and take part in a creative or wellbeing activity.
Christmas Royal Pavilion TripTuesday 15 December
Date: Tuesday 15 December 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Royal Pavilion, Brighton — more information coming soon
Join us for a Christmas trip to the Royal Pavilion, lasting approximately two and a half hours. There are 11 spaces initially available, with the possibility of increasing this if there is high demand. Please email michael.evans@switchboard.org.uk to secure your place. More information, including meeting arrangements, coming soon.
The HOP Christmas LunchThursday 17 December
Date: Thursday 17 December 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2FL — View map
Join the Switchboard and BOLD crew for a festive three-course Christmas lunch at The Hop 50+, with good company and entertainment from fellow BOLD members. This event is for BOLD members only.
We’re asking for a contribution of just £10 per person. There are 30 places available. Please book by 1 December and include any dietary requirements or food allergies when booking.
Fancy sharing a talent or performing on the day? Contact Michael at michael.evans@switchboard.org.uk—we’d love to hear from you.
