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Date: Saturday 28 FebruaryTime: 2 - 5 PM
Location: Brighton Youth Centre, 64 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JR (
Tickets: FREE / Pay As You Feel. Booking Required.
Age: Aimed at young people aged 14–30 but OPEN TO ALL, as we want a mix of perspectives and generations.
*Parental guidance, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
SPEAK OUT, BE HEARD.
Come to a Lighthouse Town Hall to share what matters to you, discuss issues, and influence how our work shows up in the city.
WHAT IS A TOWN HALL?
A ‘Town Hall Meeting’ typically refers to the centuries old practice of gathering people of a local area together in a central, public meeting place to discuss and talk through issues relating to the community together.
Historically they have been a crucial part of local governance and organising, giving an opportunity for local leaders to meet with the people that they represent in order to act in their best interests.
WHY DO WE HOLD THEM AT LIGHTHOUSE?
We hold Town halls at Lighthouse because, as a publicly funded charity, we want our work to be shaped by and accountable to the people it serves.
At Lighthouse, we produce open events like workshops, exhibitions and discussion panels for young people aged 16–30 in Brighton & Hove, which we aim to explore ideas or confront issues that are valuable and of interest to our audience.
Town Halls aim to be a space for people to share what matters to them and highlight gaps in the local cultural landscape, so we can put on events that better reflect the needs and perspectives of young people.
Town Halls also support our commitment to youth leadership, building on the Future Creative Leaders programme, by helping us understand the challenges young people face in having a voice and by enabling us to research, test, and develop more equitable ways of sharing power, governance, and decision-making.
FORMAT OF A LIGHTHOUSE TOWN HALL
- They last about 3 hours, including breaks
- There is always snacks, refreshments and hot drinks
- The facilitator leads a presentation with a series of questions to prompt conversation
- There is always chance for you to answer and feedback in various ways
- Through using a presentation system called mentimeter, people are allowed to share answers and ideas anonymously
- Alongside this, discussion continues face to face
If you have any ideas you want to share or things you'd like to discuss at the Town Hall (in-person or anonymously) please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Town Hall’.
ACCESSIBILITY
This event will be held at Brighton Youth Centre(BYC), 64 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JR. Following a major 2023–2025 redevelopment, BYC is a fully accessible building. It features a new accessible lift, wheelchair-accessible entrances, and specialised spaces to support diverse needs. Contact BYC directly for any questions around specific access requirements. Call 01273 681368 (office open Mon - Fri 12 - 6 pm) or email [email protected].
Anyone attending under 16 must be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian.
CODE OF CONDUCT
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, supportive environment for all. We ask that everyone follow our code of conduct, which you can read on ticket link.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO DURING EVENT
Please note that this event will be photographed/filmed. If you prefer not to be photographed, please speak to a member of the Lighthouse team. The photographs and film we capture at our events are used for marketing and promotional purposes for our programme only and are stored securely.
ABOUT OUR FUNDERS
Innovate UK, Charity Bank, Chalk Cliff Trust and Sussex Community Foundation
ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE
A unique arts charity based in Brighton, established in 1986. We leverage cutting-edge digital technologies to amplify new perspectives and disrupt cultural hierarchies. We are committed to dismantling barriers and systemic inequalities, supporting underrepresented individuals and communities.www.lighthouse.org.uk | @lighthouse_btn
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Brighton youth Centre, 64 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JR, United Kingdom
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