TransSober

Free banner and t-shirt making with Kumar (March)
2023-03-26 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE, United Kingdom
Kumar is hosting another TransSober Protest T-shirt and banner making free workshop.
Open to all form the TNBI community who would like some sober arty fun at The Ledward art gallery last Sunday of the month starting 26th February 2-5pm make your own or if you living drug and alcohol free be part on making the TransSober community banner. This is a free event, all equipment is supplied, or you can bring your own. Donations via our PayPal on website or cash on the day are very welcome to help support ongoing sober social events.

Free Ear Acupuncture session 11th April
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | The Queery Cafe, 46 George St, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RJ, United Kingdom
Join us for FREE Pathways to Health Ear Acupuncture – I will be there with Pathways from 5.30pm to anyone wants to come early and have a cup of detox tea and a chat. Magnets are available for anyone who doesn’t wish to use needles. Open to anyone in the trans and non binary community who are affected by drugs and alcohol use, tobacco use, mental health challenges or living with HIV. No booking required, just turn up!
Venue: The Queery Cafe, Brighton. The amazing team at Pathways to Health have been delivering low cost ear acupuncture for over 17 years.
Pathways to Health is a charity that has been running low-cost ear acupuncture clinics in Brighton and Hove since 1997. Ear acupuncture comes from a system of traditional Chinese medicine. It is extremely effective and can be used alone or alongside other therapeutic interventions. Individuals find they benefit from regular attendance, and report feeling less stressed and anxious and note improvements in their energy and mood, better sleep patterns and a more positive sense of well-being. Many people successfully use ear acupuncture to give up or reduce their use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco and to manage the cravings associated with their withdrawal.

Sporty or Not - Sat 15th April
2023-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Preston Park (Clock Tower), Preston Park Clock Tower, The Ride, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HL, United Kingdom
Are you a bit sporty? Or maybe not, but like a bit of social fun?
Hosted by Sam and Kumar, on Saturday 15th April 9am till 11am at Preston Park.
If you like sporty activity but have been excluded or had barriers to doing sports, things like being differently abled or having a bigger body or not feeling you fit because of your gender identity etc, then why not join two trans people who are no good at sport but who like it anyway! Come along and be “Sporty or Not” with us!

Be outdoors in a safe compassionate environment
get some sober wellbeing time with other TransSober community members
all abilities welcome

Please get in touch with any questions queries and feedback around anything especially access info@transsober.org
Venue: Preston Park, Brighton – meet at the clock tower.

Sober Social gig night - SxBxR Spring into Summer - 15th April
2023-04-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Brighton & Hove
Not Saints presents SxBxR Spring into Summer!
Saturday 15th April 2023
This is our first gig of 2023 hosted by Rhi Kavok (Gulls)
Featuring Gabriel A. Pentin- Shouty Acoustic Pop
Little Tealeif- Electro Glum Pop
Mishkin Fitzgerald And The Chemical Perils- Klezmer Folk
No See Ums- Grungey Folk Punk

SxBxR is the sober gig night that everyone craves.

All the fun of a great night out, without the hangover! Win win!

Free Ear Acupuncture session 18th April
2023-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | The Queery Cafe, 46 George St, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RJ, United Kingdom
Join us for FREE Pathways to Health Ear Acupuncture on 18th April 2023 – I will be there with Pathways from 5.30pm to anyone wants to come early and have a cup of detox tea and a chat. Magnets are available for anyone who doesn’t wish to use needles. Open to anyone in the trans and non binary community who are affected by drugs and alcohol use, tobacco use, mental health challenges or living with HIV. No booking required, just turn up!
Venue: The Queery Cafe, Brighton. The amazing team at Pathways to Health have been delivering low cost ear acupuncture for over 17 years.
Pathways to Health is a charity that has been running low-cost ear acupuncture clinics in Brighton and Hove since 1997. Ear acupuncture comes from a system of traditional Chinese medicine. It is extremely effective and can be used alone or alongside other therapeutic interventions. Individuals find they benefit from regular attendance, and report feeling less stressed and anxious and note improvements in their energy and mood, better sleep patterns and a more positive sense of well-being. Many people successfully use ear acupuncture to give up or reduce their use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco and to manage the cravings associated with their withdrawal.

Free banner and t-shirt making with Kumar (April)
2023-04-23 14:00 - 17:00 | The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE, United Kingdom

Sporty or Not - Sat 29th April
2023-04-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Preston Park (Clock Tower), Preston Park Clock Tower, The Ride, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HL, United Kingdom
Are you a bit sporty? Or maybe not, but like a bit of social fun?
Hosted by Sam and Kumar, on Saturday 29th April 9am till 11am at Preston Park.
If you like sporty activity but have been excluded or had barriers to doing sports, things like being differently abled or having a bigger body or not feeling you fit because of your gender identity etc, then why not join two trans people who are no good at sport but who like it anyway! Come along and be “Sporty or Not” with us!

Be outdoors in a safe compassionate environment
get some sober wellbeing time with other TransSober community members
all abilities welcome

Please get in touch with any questions queries and feedback around anything especially access info@transsober.org
Venue: Preston Park, Brighton – meet at the clock tower.

Free Ear Acupuncture session 2nd May
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | The Queery Cafe, 46 George St, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RJ, United Kingdom
Join us for FREE Pathways to Health Ear Acupuncture on 2nd May 2023 – I will be there with Pathways from 5.30pm to anyone wants to come early and have a cup of detox tea and a chat. Magnets are available for anyone who doesn’t wish to use needles. Open to anyone in the trans and non binary community who are affected by drugs and alcohol use, tobacco use, mental health challenges or living with HIV. No booking required, just turn up!
Venue: The Queery Cafe, Brighton. The amazing team at Pathways to Health have been delivering low cost ear acupuncture for over 17 years.
Pathways to Health is a charity that has been running low-cost ear acupuncture clinics in Brighton and Hove since 1997. Ear acupuncture comes from a system of traditional Chinese medicine. It is extremely effective and can be used alone or alongside other therapeutic interventions. Individuals find they benefit from regular attendance, and report feeling less stressed and anxious and note improvements in their energy and mood, better sleep patterns and a more positive sense of well-being. Many people successfully use ear acupuncture to give up or reduce their use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco and to manage the cravings associated with their withdrawal.

Sporty or Not - Sat 13th May
2023-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Preston Park (Clock Tower), Preston Park Clock Tower, The Ride, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HL, United Kingdom
Are you a bit sporty? Or maybe not, but like a bit of social fun?
Hosted by Sam and Kumar, on Saturday 13th May 9am till 11am at Preston Park.
If you like sporty activity but have been excluded or had barriers to doing sports, things like being differently abled or having a bigger body or not feeling you fit because of your gender identity etc, then why not join two trans people who are no good at sport but who like it anyway! Come along and be “Sporty or Not” with us!

Be outdoors in a safe compassionate environment
get some sober wellbeing time with other TransSober community members
all abilities welcome

Please get in touch with any questions queries and feedback around anything especially access info@transsober.org
Venue: Preston Park, Brighton – meet at the clock tower.

Free Ear Acupuncture session 16th May
2023-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | The Queery Cafe, 46 George St, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RJ, United Kingdom
Join us for FREE Pathways to Health Ear Acupuncture on 16th May 2023 – I will be there with Pathways from 5.30pm to anyone wants to come early and have a cup of detox tea and a chat. Magnets are available for anyone who doesn’t wish to use needles. Open to anyone in the trans and non binary community who are affected by drugs and alcohol use, tobacco use, mental health challenges or living with HIV. No booking required, just turn up!
Venue: The Queery Cafe, Brighton. The amazing team at Pathways to Health have been delivering low cost ear acupuncture for over 17 years.
Pathways to Health is a charity that has been running low-cost ear acupuncture clinics in Brighton and Hove since 1997. Ear acupuncture comes from a system of traditional Chinese medicine. It is extremely effective and can be used alone or alongside other therapeutic interventions. Individuals find they benefit from regular attendance, and report feeling less stressed and anxious and note improvements in their energy and mood, better sleep patterns and a more positive sense of well-being. Many people successfully use ear acupuncture to give up or reduce their use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco and to manage the cravings associated with their withdrawal.

Sporty or Not - Sat 27th May
2023-05-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Preston Park (Clock Tower), Preston Park Clock Tower, The Ride, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HL, United Kingdom
Are you a bit sporty? Or maybe not, but like a bit of social fun?
Hosted by Sam and Kumar, on Saturday 27th May 9am till 11am at Preston Park.
If you like sporty activity but have been excluded or had barriers to doing sports, things like being differently abled or having a bigger body or not feeling you fit because of your gender identity etc, then why not join two trans people who are no good at sport but who like it anyway! Come along and be “Sporty or Not” with us!

Be outdoors in a safe compassionate environment
get some sober wellbeing time with other TransSober community members
all abilities welcome

Please get in touch with any questions queries and feedback around anything especially access info@transsober.org
Venue: Preston Park, Brighton – meet at the clock tower.

Sporty or Not - Sat 10th June
2023-06-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Preston Park (Clock Tower), Preston Park Clock Tower, The Ride, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HL, United Kingdom
Are you a bit sporty? Or maybe not, but like a bit of social fun?
Hosted by Sam and Kumar, on Saturday 10th June 9am till 11am at Preston Park.
If you like sporty activity but have been excluded or had barriers to doing sports, things like being differently abled or having a bigger body or not feeling you fit because of your gender identity etc, then why not join two trans people who are no good at sport but who like it anyway! Come along and be “Sporty or Not” with us!

Be outdoors in a safe compassionate environment
get some sober wellbeing time with other TransSober community members
all abilities welcome

Please get in touch with any questions queries and feedback around anything especially access info@transsober.org
Venue: Preston Park, Brighton – meet at the clock tower.

Drop-in Group - Monday 6pm
2023-06-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Queery Cafe, 46 George St, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RJ, United Kingdom
Join our free & friendly Drop-in Group on Mondays from 6pm at The Queery, Brighton (temporarily).
These are volunteer-led groups facilitated by volunteers from the trans and non-binary community, all of whom have a range of lived-experience of drug and/ or alcohol use and its associated problems, but are now living drug and alcohol-free.
The purpose of the group is to provide an informal, face-to -face weekly support opportunity that attendees can build into their routine: a place where trans and non-binary people can come together in a safe, non-judgmental space. We support each other through sharing experiences of all aspects of life, whether that be directly around your drug and/or alcohol use, or simply everyday life.
This is a drop-in, so people can come and go as they please. Some people choose to share, whilst others prefer just to listen. We have a range of fidget toys and ear-defenders to assist with any sensory needs.

Online Group - Thursday 6pm
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Brighton & Hove
Join our free & friendly weekly ONLINE Drop-in Group every Thursday from 6pm. This is ideal if you cannot travel, or live outside of the Brighton area – allows people from anywhere in the country to access our services!
A computer with webcam or a smart phone is required to access this group, which is provided by ZOOM or a similar platform. To get access to this session, just email Vernon at online@transsober.org and you’ll receive the access link for
These are volunteer-led groups facilitated by volunteers from the trans and non-binary community, all of whom have a range of lived-experience of drug and/ or alcohol use and its associated problems, but are now living drug and alcohol-free.
The purpose of the group is to provide an informal, online weekly support opportunity that attendees can build into their routine: a place where trans and non-binary people can come together in a safe, non-judgmental space. We support each other through sharing experiences of all aspects of life, whether that be directly around your drug and/or alcohol use, or simply everyday life.
This is a drop-in, so people can come and go as they please. Some people choose to share, whilst others prefer just to listen.

Sober Social - Globalls UV Mini-Golf
2023-07-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Globalls, 1-5 The Village, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5WA, United Kingdom
Sober Social
Come along to our next fun Sober Social on Friday 7th July 2023 at the “Globalls” Mini-Golf. Although there is a bar at this venue, alcohol free drinks will be available.
If you’d like to attend, please email us on info@transsober.org to let us know, and we’ll give you further details.
This is a FREE event – just turn up for FUN!!

Sober Social - Stanmer Park well-being pond
2023-08-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Stanmer Park, Stanmer Village, Stanmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9QA, United Kingdom
Sober Social
TransSober Next FREE sober social well-being, event Wednesday 16th August trip to Stanmer Park, well-being pond.
We will meet at The Ledward Center 1pm. Around 1:20 pm, we will get the bus up to Stanmer Park. We will walk from the bus stop to the well-being garden pond (please be aware this is around a 20 minute walk with an uneven surface). We have booked out sole use of the well-being pond area where we will chill out. Have some snacks, enjoy nature you can do whatever you wish in chat, sit quietly, drawing, pond dipping with nets and ￼jam jars etc. We have the pond booked for 2 1/2 hours so you’re more than welcome. Just join us at the pond or leave it any time.
This is a completely FREE event all bus tickets will be paid for via TransSober funding. (Please be aware due to funding we ask you to fill out a quick evaluation form for the council)
