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David and Josh chat to the amazing Simon Maddrell (writer, poet, performer) about his upcoming debut collection of poetry 'Lamping Wild Rabbits'.Follow and check out Simon's upcoming events below;https://www.facebook.com/simonmaddrellpoetry World, UK and Community news

The HIV Hour team wishes all our wonderful listeners around the world a  peaceful Christmas and happy 2026 Sue, Stephen, David and Josh bring on the Christmas festivities with a look back at 2025 

David and Josh chat to Alan Spink, Sussex Beacon's Community Coordinator about Pancreatic Insufficiency, a major health issue that affects PLWHIV. Looking Back at World Aids Day events HIV News

In the run up to World AIDS Day and the many events that commemorate World AIDS Day, Josh and David are avoiding the freezing weather and are on Zoom this episode. Stephen recorded an interview with Joshua Royal from HIV The Naked Truth about the exhibition, (that features Joshua and our David), and the Naked Truth Gala, both of which raise funds for Positive East. Here in Brighton Josh interviews Philip Wragg from Terrence Higgins Trust in Brighton. Philip is chair of the World AIDS Day Partnership in Brighton and Hove and he tells us about the Candle light vigil, Lunch Positive’s Community Lunch and other events. To add names to the Candle Light Vigil memorial list please email the names to the HIV Chaplain at [email protected]

On the show David and Josh discuss the latest World, national and local HIV news

On the show The 2nd part of Davids Interview with Ann Whatmore, talking about her experiences has a an HIV nurse in the 1980s and 90s in Brighton. A in-depth chat with Jordan Chan. Jordan's work as an LGBTQ+ activist and fundraiser, as well as the inspiration behind The Red Ribbon 2026 Calendar. A reminder you can order your calendar now at https://payhip.com/b/M5bjs . Follow Jordan on Instagram. .https://www.instagram.com/jordanwch_92/ HIV News and Great music too!

On the show, David chats to Ann Whatmore an HIV nurse, about the early days of the epidemic in Brighton. Her experiences and challenges she faced as she supported PLWHIV. World , national and local HIV news

A is for activism. Sue and David in the studio talk about HIV activism. Who has inspired them to be activists. Stephen tells us about Pedro Zamora a very brave Cuban Activist who achieved much in his short life and inspired Stephen in his advocacy. There are tips on how we can become the change we want to see in the world from joining www.UKCAB.net to volunteering in our local charities and patient groups. In local news we will be meeting with Lunch Positive’s Eastbourne group, going to the Terrence Higgins Trust and Marie Curie’s research report, and attending the Peer Action meeting at The Sussex Beacon, both on 19th September. For further information email us at  [email protected]

Sue, Stephen and David are joined on Zoom by Joshua Royal who talks about his projects for HIV The Naked Truth. Rachel Brett, CEO of The Sussex Beacon tells David the exciting news about the medical services reopening and also offering palliative and end of life care to the LGBT+ community. Stephen talks about his recent appearance on BBC Radio London. The group also briefly mention how Artificial Intelligence, (A.I.), is starting to appear in the medical world.

HAPPY BRIGHTON PRIDE EVERYONE!! Sue, David and Josh chat about all things Pride in this special edition.

On the show, With the upcoming Zero HIV Stigma Day approaching. Sue, David and Josh chat to Gary Pargeter from Lunch Positive about the important event. https://themartinfisherfoundation.org/zero-hiv-stigma-day-2025/ https://lunchpositive.org/ World, UK and local HIV stories including the amazing news from Sussex Beacon. https://sussexbeacon.org.uk/

On the show, David and Josh chat to Graham , chair bear of Brighton Bear Weekend in its 15th year. The upcoming amazing weekend which raises funds for local HIV and LGBTQ organisations. Check out their website for more details below https://brightonbearweekend.com/ World, national and local HIV Community News Check out "The Music" below https://li.sten.to/THEMUSIC

Philip visits Tate Modern to view the AIDS Memorial Quilt and interviews some well known activists and celebrities, an instagram video of his interviews is on the front page of www.HIVHour.org.uk. On a theme of quilts, we also replay the call to submit selfies to the U=U quilt project from Positive East, https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/uequalsu/  Stephen joins us on Zoom from New York and tells us about his Shadowed Dreamer return to off broadway for the first time in 16 years. Sue celebrates the success of  the Terrence Higgins Trust “Can’t pass it on” campaign that piloted in Brighton. Music is from Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Neneh Cherry and Faithless Community news about Dragsy Malone, and Rose Garden’s Swap Shop, fundraisers for the Sussex Beacon at Queens Arms. Also a reminder of Lunch Positives Eastbourne group, Tuesday drop ins and Friday Lunch Club

Internationally, June 5th is Long Term Survivors Day. Les Wright (USA), has created an anthology of long term survivors and Mark Stevens (positive voices speaker) was one of the participants. Together they will be holding events in London to launch the book in August in the UK.

On the show Flash Bezuidenhout and Emrys chatting about their amazing bike ride for the charity ‘Checkpoint Maspalomas’ Sue Hunter talking about the new Brighton launch of ‘Can’t Pass it On’  https://www.tht.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/our-campaigns/cant-pass-it-on Community news