Card game from Candy Bar Candy Bar was a lesbian bar that ran from 2000-2004 and was situated in St James Street, Brighton. Cards include instructions and game on one side, the other detailing regular events happening in Candy Bar in Brighton as well as its sister location in Soho London (1996-2014).

The Amsterdam Bar, 12 Marine Parade, Brighton 2000

Before social media or even the internet Freddie Bateman’s Scene 22 was the first port of call for any young queer soul rocking up wide-eyed and hopeful on Brighton’s shores. His cafe/shop /community hub Scene 22 on St James Street delivered every piece of information you could need about LGBTQI+ Brighton life via leaflets in every shape and size you could imagine. Helplines, support groups, club flyers, safer sex information, lubrication, love. Eyes were opened, blushes made, and lives changed. Thanks to a man with a mission to make LGBTQI+ Brighton better for everyone. Thanks to Freddie.

The Candy Bar Brighton 2000-2004 33 St James Street, Brighton Door Policy: All welcome but respecting women a must Music Policy: House / disco / indie / alt / R’n’B DJs: Kate Wildblood & Queen Josephine, DJ Rocket, Ms Annik, Darren Skene, Dulcie Danger, Hollie, DJ Slamma, DJ Philly, DJ Minx and many, many more Co-founders and promoters: Kim Lucas and Rachael Venia Woodgate Flyer Design: Jo Gell & Rachael Venia Woodgate

Wildblood and Queenie: The Candy Bar, 129 St James Street 2004-2008

The Queen's Head pub in Steine Street, with its Freddie Mercury pub sign