Royal Albion Hotel fire: Trans Pride Brighton beach meet-up cancelled

A spokesperson on the group’s Facebook page said: “We are sad to say we have made the decision to cancel our beach meet-up today, with seafront shrouded in smoke and roads around it closed off we feel the risk to our community is too high.”

They continued: “There are plenty of venues like the Actors and Queery that would welcome your presence today. With the significantly challenging events of this week, for the committee, we don’t have the capacity in the team to organise another venue change at such short notice. We do this with a very heavy heart. Thank you for all the trans joy this weekend.”

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