Gala Fundraiser
One unforgettable night to celebrate 50 years of LGBTQ+ community, connection and support.
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Community outreach: Queens ArmsSaturday 24 October
Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Queens Arms, 7–8 George Street, Brighton BN2 1RH — View map
Open to the public.
Community outreach: University of Sussex Atrium TakeoverThursday 29 October
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: University of Sussex Atrium
Community outreach: Legends BrightonSunday 8 November
Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Legends Brighton, 31–34 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TR — View map
Open to the public.
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
Switchboard coffee morning at Fitzherbert Community HubTuesday 27 October
Date: Tuesday 27 October 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 28 October
Date: Wednesday 28 October 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.
Writing Talks with Jackie EngelbergMonday 2 November
Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
Join Jackie Engelberg for a talk about her new book. Contact michael.evans@switchboard.org.uk for a free copy.
Switchboard at Lancing Beehive Dementia CaféWednesday 4 November
Date: Wednesday 4 November 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 10 November
Date: Tuesday 10 November 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.
Art ClubWednesday 11 November
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
An Art Club session run by Claudette. Activity to be confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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
Join us for a screening of Carol (2015). The session will last approximately two and a half hours.
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.
Book ClubMonday 7 December
Date: Monday 7 December 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Community Base, Lavender Room, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG — View map
Join our Book Club. Book to be confirmed.
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: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palmeira Square, Hove BN3 2FL — View map
Hop on over to The HOP for a beautiful Christmas lunch with the Switchboard and BOLD crew.
