Christmas Choir Event

Christmas Choir

Come along on Friday the 15th December for a fun filled evening listening to We Bop Brighton’s All Female A Capella Choir, sing choral pop and seasonal songs. http://webopchoir.co.uk/event/bop-christmas-concert/ This year we have been chosen as their Christmas charity and all donations collected on the evening will be donated to Speak Out. For more information please … Read more

Artists Open Houses – Am I Disposable?

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This Christmas, for the first time, Speak Out are taking part in the Artists Open Houses Christmas festival. Some time ago one of the people who come to Speak Out heard about a debate in parliament regarding the termination of pregnancies where the foetus was known to be disabled.  This troubled her and she produced … Read more

Join Speak Out East for a Christmas Brunch

Speak Out East

Come join Speak Out East for a free Christmas Brunch and music! When: Wednesday 20th December Where: St Georges Church, St Georges Road, Kemptown Time: 11am – 1pm If you’d like to join us or for more information, please contact Sarah: 01273 421 921 or [email protected] or why not have a look at our Facebook events … Read more

Speak Out Stroll

Speak Out Stroll

Come join Speak Out on Hove Lawns this October for a fun relaxed day, getting together and learning more about what Speak Out does. If you are feeling creative there will be hat making, and if you’d like to take part in the sponsored stroll, then please get in touch.

Bring a picnic, plenty of water and tell your friends – everyone is welcome.

We will be meeting on Hove Lawns near The Lawns Cafe at 11am – look out for the Speak Out flag and gazeebo.

If you’d like to take part in the stroll we will be walking from Hove Lawns to Brighton Pier and back – if this is too far for you, you are able to stop and return to the start at any point. The distance you go is up to you! All funds raised will go to Speak Out to support us to give people with learning disabilities a voice.

If you need support, please make sure that you arrange and bring someone who will assist you to have fun time during your day with us.

For more information or if you’d like a sponsor sheet – chat to Cat: [email protected]k or 01273 421921.

You can also find out more about the event on our Facebook Events page or by opening our poster: Speakout_Stroll_Poster2017

We look forward to seeing you there!

Speak Out at The Houses of Paliament

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  After last month’s ministerial visit from Chris Skidmore MP; Minister for the Constitution, which was part of his Every Voice Matters tour The Being Heard in Government Group (BHIG) were excited and honoured to be invited to attend an All Party Political Group (APPG) meeting about Learning Disability and Democracy.  The meeting was held … Read more

Morrisons Foundation Donation

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Speak Out has kindly been awarded £5,053 by the Morrisons Foundation to help pay for the running costs of Speak Out East, a drop in service for people with learning disabilities based in Kemptown. Through this donation people with a learning disability who come to Speak Out East will be able to speak up and … Read more

Chris Skidmore MP Visits Speak Out

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Chris Skidmore MP came to visit Speak Out whilst he was travelling the country finding out what barriers are faced by people when getting involved in democracy. He spent time with both staff and members of the Being Heard in Government group (a group of adults with learning disabilities who work together to understand and … Read more

LIFEBOAT 2 ‘SING OUT’ Event

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Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) has picked Brighton & Hove Speak Out and Rise as their chosen charities of the year. This Sunday there will be a very special performance, LIFEBOAT 2 ‘SING OUT’, with all proceeds going to the two charities – get your tickets now! Come along and hear a massed choral collective made … Read more

Disability Pride Brighton

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Brighton & Hove Speak Out will be attending Brighton’s first ever Disability Pride which is happening on Sunday, 9th July 2017 from 2pm to 7pm in New Road. There will be music, entertainment, singing, dancing, food, a family picnic area with fun for children and information stalls! There will be accessible facilities as well as a changing … Read more

The Best of Health Event

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Speak out will be at The Best of Health event at the King Alfred on Thursday 22nd June from 10am until 3pm. Come along and find out what’s on offer for people with learning disabilities in Brighton and hove. Stop by our stall, have a chat with us and see if you can win a … Read more