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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

21/02/2026

Another Line Dancing taster session has been organised for Sunday 19 April from 2-4pm at The Manor.

Sign up on the webpage at Our Sports/Taster Events

Secondly our partnership with Komedia starts next Sunday with Down the Hatch on March 1st. To obtain discounted tickets use the code detailed in the Komedia article on the BLAGSS homepage.

BLAGSS is a sports and social group that now has around 470 le***an, gay, bi-sexual and transgender members from across Brighton and Hove, Sussex and beyond.

05/12/2025

🏓 Get Ready to RALLY! Join Our Awesome Table Tennis Coaching Session! 🚀

Tired of your forehand flying off the table? Want to master that elusive backspin serve? Or maybe you just want to smash the competition (in a friendly way, of course!)?

Come join our high-energy, super-fun Table Tennis Coaching Session! It's the perfect chance to level up your game, meet fellow ping-pong enthusiasts, and get a great workout. All skill levels are welcome—from total beginners to seasoned players!

Details for Your Next Smash Hit:
* 📅 When: This Wednesday evening 10th December
* 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Sharp
* 📍 Where: King Alfred Sports Centre (Come find us near the sound of intense rallying!)
🔥 Why You Should Grab a Bat:
* Learn from the Best: Expert coaching tips and personalized feedback to fix those pesky bad habits.
* Epic Drills: Fun, dynamic exercises that will boost your footwork, precision, and power.
* Friendly Faces: A welcoming group ready to cheer you on (and challenge you to a quick match!).

Bats Up! Space is limited, so don't miss your shot!

👉 READY TO SERVE?
Click the link below to sign up/reserve your spot now, or drop us a comment if you have any questions!
https://www.blagss.uk/tabletennis

See you at the centre—let the spin wars begin! 🌪️

Table tennis resumed on 1st October 2025. It will run fortnightly through till March 2026. Some sessions will be led by Brett Holt, a coach from Worthing Table Tennis Club. These offer a useful opportunity to learn more about the sport and develop your game. We are a friendly, mixed ability group of...

29/11/2025

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY PICKLEBALL??

BLAGSS has a very popular and friendly pickleball group that plays every week.
For anyone interested in taking up and learning about the sport, we have two beginners sessions available!

This is a taster session for those who have not played before and would like to try.
Experience of some racket skills, tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis would be helpful.

Those who have attended Pickleball already should NOT register for this session.

Coaching will be provided and equipment (bats and balls) is included for just £5. The venue is at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Ave, Brighton.
The first session is on 26th January and the second on 2nd February.

You can sign up on the pickleball page on the BLAGSS website;

Pickleball - one of the fastest growing sports What is Pickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood...

21/11/2025

BLAGSS TABLE TENNIS!!

🎄 The Grand Finale: Christmas Cheer! 🍻

Don't miss our final session on December 17th! After we pack away the bats, we'll be heading to the pub for some well-deserved Christmas cheer, festive drinks, and great company!

Coaching Session (Dec 10th): Just £8 to level up your game.

Non-Coaching Sessions (Nov 26th & Dec 17th): A mere £6 for great practice and fun!

Come join us for some competitive fun, skill improvement, and festive socialising!