Blagss

20/07/2026

Tennis Gay Romance - what is not to like ?
Hove Park Tennis Courts
Friday 31 July 6pm

It looks very cool and had great reviews. https://vimeo.com/1169502324?fl=pl&fe=sh -

‘Fairlight' is an electropop musical about q***r invisibility in tennis, performed on a tennis court. Visit fairlightmusical.co.uk for tour dates and more information.

04/07/2026

As the Gay Games in Valencia draws to a close tonight we are reminded of the importance of these events 🌈🏊‍♂️⚽️🏸🏑🏓🕺🏻💃🏻🌈

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaVADM4hw_W/?igsh=Njc4dzkzOGFoYXB1

15/06/2026

Fancy a walk in the fresh summer air amongst some of the best scenery Sussex has to offer?

BLAGSS has a walking group!

The Walking section is a friendly, mixed group.

Thanks to our wonderful volunteer walk leaders, we are currently offering a wide range of group walks, and any BLAGSS member with the appropriate level of fitness is welcome on any walk.

Many of our walks are accessible on foot, by bike or by public transport from Brighton, and do not require the use of cars.
For more information, check out the website;

Thanks to our wonderful volunteer walk leaders, we are currently offering a wide range of group walks, and any BLAGSS member with the appropriate level of fitness is welcome on any walk.

26/04/2026

Hello Pétanque enthusiasts and newcomers alike, the 2026 Pétanque Season is finally upon us!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious newbie, we invite you to join us for our free Taster Session.

📅 Date & Time: Sunday 3rd May, 11.30am to 1pm.

📍 Location: Pétanque Court, Seafront, BN3 2WN, by the Peace Statue and next to The Meeting Place Cafe.

All are welcome! No experience necessary - our group will be on hand to explain the rules of the game and impart whatever skills and wisdom we may or may not have. If you have any boules, please bring them, but absolutely no worries if not – we'll have plenty of spares on hand for you to borrow.

Bring your friends, and join us for fun, sun (fingers crossed), and friendly competition!

Regular Thursday Evening Sessions

The introductory session is the perfect opportunity to sample what BLAGGS Pétanque has to offer and to meet our friendly group, but if you are unable to make this taster session just turn up to a Thursday evening session.

Our regular Thursday evening sessions will commence on 7th May at 6pm for a 6.15 start. We welcome all potential BLAGSS members of all abilities.

📍 Location: The Pétanque court is one of the best spots in town – right on the seafront, by the iconic Peace Statue and next to The Meeting Place Cafe, which has had a successful makeover.

🌊 Beach Bliss: As the weather heats up, some of us lucky souls with flexible schedules might even sneak in a refreshing dip before 6pm. Meet on the beach just down from the Meeting Place café.

🍹 Post-Game Hangout: After playing as many games as you’re in the mood for, it’s great to relax on the beach with drinks and snacks. Whenever we’re not lucky with the weather – The Bedford Tavern, just a stone's throw away, is our backup plan, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

🌟 Year-Round Fun: Whilst the Pétanque season officially runs from May to October when the darker nights set in, there’s always the opportunity to have ad hoc Sunday midday sessions throughout the year. Just shout if you fancy a game!

If you have any more questions or need more info, drop us a line:

📧 Veronica: [email protected] 📧 Jay: [email protected]

See you there!

23/04/2026

Pub Quiz - Tuesday 19th May, The Grovesnor Bar

Our next quiz is at The Grovesnor Bar, 16 Western Street, BN1 2PG 7 for 7.30pm start

Teams of 6, pay £2 per person in cash, join your sports team. If you're not in a team, sign up on website and we'll allocate you a team

It's a very small venue, spaces are filling up so register, on the website, quickly as only have space for 6 teams

Sunday 19th July, beach event 3-6pm

A social on the beach...between beach huts 157 and 168, Hove Street, near Lexi's cafe and Babel. Bring your own picnic or purchase from Lexi's. An informal hangout, swim, sit, lie, chat, eat, drink, whatever you fancy.

Toilets and showers nearby, with disabled access, this part of seafront is accessible for wheelchair users. No cost for this event

More info on social page of website

Pride Parade - Saturday 2nd August

Sign up on Pride page of website to register your participation inthe Parade.

Need your requests for tee or vest, email [email protected] with your size

Keep an eye on the website, for more info!

22/04/2026

16/04/2026

The new season of Tennis Virgins is due to start on Thursday 7th May.

The BLAGSS website provides all the relevant information but in short;

- if you have played previously and are rusty or need some confidence in your skills.
- if you have raquet skills but never tried tennis
- if you are available at 7:15-8:15 on a Thursday.
- if you want to be coached by an excellent tennis coach
- if you want to meet some lovely likeminded people

Then Tennis Virgins is for you!!

Coaching is provided by Keelan Oakley a professional tennis coach who also coaches the BLAGSS Intermediate group. 4 courts are available for up to 16 players.

14/03/2026

Ever wanted to learn how to bowl or improve how you do it?

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

We have liaised with the East Sussex Ten Pin Bowling Association for 3 coaches (2 of whom are international coaches) + 2 assistants to come to Brighton Marina Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday 25 March with sessions starting at 5.30, 6.30 and 7.30. Players of any ability are welcome as they have said they will tutor all standards, and are likely to spend more time with less experienced players.

Following their recommendation we propose that lanes be booked as pairs of people and each coach / assistant will cover 2 lanes simultaneously so we can have up to 20 people on ten lanes for each of three sessions. Potentially numbers may get restricted by availability of lanes so book early.

We have picked the 25 March as Hollywood Bowl has a promotional offer of £10 for 2 games plus a drink (our normal rate is £13.86 for 2 games alone). Players will pay this lane fee. A fixed donation is being made to the Association and a BLAGSS grant for that has been requested to cover that.

I have opened it up so you can bring guests. Feel free to bring along friends who are not current BLAGSS members but may wish to join later.

For those interested please sign up on the website and I will be in touch re booking lanes etc.

We are also liaising with the Association about their membership - an annual subscription of £15 includes three training sessions. The trainers are based in Crawley, but if there is sufficient interest they are likely to hold the sessions in Brighton. If interested let me know via [email protected].
Mark

04/03/2026

Join BLAGSS badminton tonight for the first of our new Wednesday sessions at Moulsecoomb leisure centre. We'll be playing from 8 - 10pm on every week, so you now have a choice of days and venues for BLAGSS badminton.
You can sign up on the website

01/03/2026

Great night at ‘Down the Hatch’ @ Komedia - funny and diverse - with new community partner BLAGSS - check the website for your members discounted tickets - next event April 5 - see you there