TransSober

Wellbeing Sauna, Massage Creative Healing, Picnic, Fire Pit with Az Franco
2025-05-17 14:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Stanmer Sauna Garden, Plot 1a, Stanmer Organics, Stanmer Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SE, United Kingdom
Come join us for a day of relaxation and creativity with Az Franco at our Wellbeing Sauna, Creative Healing, Picnic, and Fire Pit event!
Date: Sat 17th May 2025
Time: 14:00pm
Location: Stanmer Park Nature Reserve
This event is for trans and genderqueer people looking to make social connections and support around drug and alcohol free living.
Come join us for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation in the beautiful setting of Stanmer Park. Enjoy a peaceful sauna session, optional shoulder and neck massage ,participate in creative healing activities, indulge in a delicious picnic, and gather around the fire pit with Az Franco for an evening of warmth and connection.
This event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with nature, and nourish your mind, body, and soul. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!
The timings of the day are detailed below:

1.30pm: Meet at Stanmer Sauna
2.00pm: Sauna Experience with optional shoulder and neck massage for Queer Clinics Nyssa
4.00pm: Az Franco’s Creative Healing by the Pond
5.30pm: Fire Pit Picnic/Social Time

The day is going to be full of things to do, but you don’t have to stay for the entire duration. We’ve arranged different types of tickets below, so you can choose which events you wish to attend.
There are 4 types of tickets:
FREE:

Sauna Access, Creative Healing with Az Franco and Fire Pit Picnic
Creative Healing with Az Franco and Fire Pit Picnic

DONATION:

Sauna Access, Creative Healing with Az Franco and Fire Pit Picnic
Creative Healing with Az Franco and Fire Pit Picnic

Book Your Spot here
Each guest only requires one of the above tickets. We’d love for you to donate whatever you can, but free tickets exist for you if money is tight right now.
The last bus from Stanmer Village at 5:25 pm, the next bus stop, which is about a 20-minute walk away. The buses from there run late into the evening, so you’ll have more flexibility with your travel plan
If you book a ticket and are unable to attend this event, please let us know in advance!
We’re limiting ticket bookings to 2 per person for our free events because some people were booking up to ten tickets and not showing up, which means others miss out. We love offering these events for free, however they do cost us a lot to put on. Thanks for understanding!

Drop-in Group - Monday 6pm
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:30 and 6 more dates | 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
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 and 6 more dates
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.

Rhythm Retreat - TRANS PRIDE SPECIAL - TNBI / Genderqueer Sober clubbing experience
2025-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Komedia Brighton, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN, United Kingdom
“Rhythm Retreat” TRANS PRIDE SPECIAL 2025! TBNI / Genderqueer and friends, sober clubbing | Free to attend or Donation very welcomed
Come join us for a unique and inclusive event TransPride Special “Rhythm Retreat” with DJ Xzan (co-founder of Gal Pals) plus DJAmyFist! Our genderqueer and friends, sober clubbing event is happening again Friday 18th July 2025 – 7-10pm
VENUE: Komedia Studio 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN
Register for FREE tickets here:
REGISTER FREE NOW

Why not Retreat from the drugs & alcohol and join us to get high on the rhythm of bangin’ club tunes

Sober DJs
Face Painting & Biodegradable Glitter
Mocktails
Go Go club dancers
Friends and Allies wellcome

Get ready to dance, connect, and celebrate Trans Pride Brighton 2025 with our diverse community of like-minded Gender Queer individuals and their friends!
We believe in the power of music to unite and heal, so leave your worries behind and let the beats guide you. Our Genderqueer sober clubbing experience ensures a fun and vibrant atmosphere without the need for alcohol or substances.
Come as you are, express yourself freely, and make new connections. Together, we’ll create unforgettable memories and celebrate the beauty of diversity.
There will be club dancers /face painting /mocktails and loads of sober free fun!
Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this incredible event!
This is an over 18s only event | The Venue is fully accessible
Rhythm Retreat offers two types of tickets:

Free Ticket: No cost to attend.
Free Ticket with Donation: While attendance is free, donations are appreciated. Donations will be split 50-50 between Trans Pride Brighton and TransSober to support their future activities.

You only need one of these tickets to attend the event. Rhythm Retreat is organized by TransSober,
If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket or let us know, so it can be given to someone else, TransSober understand people can’t always make events however, we do lose a lot of money from people not turning up and no notifying us,

Who are Rhythm Retreat’s TransPride Special DJs ?
Rhythm Retreat regular Xandice Armah aka DJ Xzan (they/he) is a queer and trans Brighton-based DJ and co-founder of @galpalsclub, an LGBTQ+ club night centering queer women, trans and non-binary people. Xzan is the biggest proponent for playing what you love and playing it loud. This mantra comes to life in the form of their high energy, hyperactive sets, ricocheting between queer pop party anthems and deep-cut club trax and wildcards. Xzan is an open-format DJ in the fullest sense, they have no respect for the boundaries of gender and hold the same reverence for genre. You can follow them at @xzandj to find out where they’re playing next.
DJ Amyfist (they/she) is a gender fluid sober multi-genre DJ who taught themselves to DJ in 2023 after getting sober. Music has always been a huge part of their life and they thank their sobriety for pushing them to explore their love of DJing after reflecting and feeling like they were missing out on a huge part of themselves – dancing! They love to party even more in sobriety, being a regular both on the dance floor and on the decks at sober raves across Brighton and London. They have a fresh multi-genre approach to mixing, getting the vibes just right across a variety of genres. They’ve played at House of Happiness, Dykes on Decks, Third Space Events, Frends of Dorothy, Dead Wax, BBG open decks and BBG’s 1btn radio show.

How to make a donation without getting a ticket would like to donate via our website https://transsober.org/donate/
