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Living It Out is a new book for LGB Christians, their friends, families and churches. It's practical, positive and gay-affirming, packed with tips and advice about surviving and flourishing as a Christian who is lesbian, gay or bisexual. The book deals with church, love and marriage, coming out to parents, dealing with depression faith schools and a host of other issues, by including stories and wisdom from over 50 contributors of all ages from at least 8 different denominations. Get a flavour of the book, find out why LGB issues are so contraversial in the church, and why anyone would want to be LGB and Christian anyway by joining authors Rachel and Sarah Hagger-Holt for a short talk, reading and Q&As.
Talk by Nayia Kamenou (King's College London): 'Cyprus is the Country of Heroes, Not of Homosexuals': Sexuality, Gender & Nationhood in Cyprus. Part of Queer@King's series 2009-10.
Brief Encounters is an exciting Theatre in Education project designed for Key Stage 4 and 5 students. It consists of a 40 minute play written and performed by young members of the LGBTQ community and follows a group of young people as they transition from school to their adult lives. It explores themes of gender identity and sexual orientation and focusses on open discussion of how these themes impact the lives of all young people. The play celebrates difference, diversity and understanding on a multitude of levels. Accompanying the performance is a workshop unpicking the themes of the play using both discussion drama techniques and a information and follow up pack for teachers.
The Museum of London and Chroma Journal are running Write Queer London for the second year - send us your fact, fiction and poetry about gay life in the city. Full details at www.untoldLondon.org.uk The deadline for entries is 18th January 2010 - the prizegiving party with music and performance is from 7pm on 4th February 2010. All welcome.
Time: British Museum gay tour: 2pm Fri 4th Dec 2009; Islington Museum workshop 5th Dec 2009;
The Kingston Council staff group for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) individuals is being launched now to coincide with the national LGBT history month. The Council's staff group will act as both peer support for LGBT staff and provide a point of reference for the Council when considering how local services delivered affect this community.
This fascinating exhibition depicting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history of the East End will be touring around venues in Tower Hamlets during February.
Throughout February an exhibition of original materials from Tower Hamlets' archives and local history library collections reflecting LGBT histories in the East End. On display in the exhibition cases on the first floor during opening hours.
Lambeth launches its LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) history month with an event in Brixton Library. The keynote speaker will be well known author Stella Duffy, who is also an expert on LGBT history. Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Christopher Wellbelove, said: "LGBT History month is an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate the valuable contribution that this community has and continues to make to life in Lambeth." Lambeth's Diversity and Hate Crime Coordinator, Eren Bessim from the Met Police, who will speak about the new SMS text service for reporting hate crime, will host the evening. There will be poetry by Belfast Poetry cup winner Catherine Brogan and the event is free. Refreshments will be provided. Lambeth Council Chief Executive Derrick Anderson will open the evening. "The council is heartened by the fact that we ranked 125 out of 335 organisations in Stonewall's 2010 Workplace Equality Index, beating our 2009 score of 253" the Chief Executive said. "We still have a lot of work to do, but this is welcome recognition of the progress being made."
Wandsworth LGBT Forum presents "Ethnic Minorities Coming Out" by Sonalle Photography as part of LGBT History Month Launch Event 1st February 6-8pm @ Battersea Library Guest Speakers: David Robson - Wandsworth LGBT Forum Chair Joy Ghararo-Akpojotor - Exhibition Participant Ward Da'na - Exhibition Participant Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A Refreshments provided All Welcome!
LGBT History Month: Scratch Croydon Queer Choir! Whether LGBT or straight friends, come and experience the pleasure and fun of singing harmony with a big group of local people of all ages and experiences. We will sing a range of songs with LGBT relevance, all together with no one singing on their own. All levels of experience including none are welcome! All songs taught by ear. Great fun! Relaxing and energising. Real community feeling. Join us for an open introductory singing workshop, in the gorgeous acoustics of the Clocktower atrium open space, to learn about and sing some great LGBT classics. "Local lezza" Catherine runs friendly singing workshops where you will all feel safe to join in and free your voices. All ages and abilities welcome
A Talk by author historian Andrew Lear 'This volume will be a much-used starting point for students and scholars of Greek male sexuality.' -Times Higher Education Supplement 'Images of Ancient Greek Pederasty establishes a carefully defined approach to an important and controversial topic. The book examines a considerably wider range of images than has been previously available and locates them in a clear and engaging fashion in a cultural context.' - Helene P. Foley, Barnard College, Columbia University Details: Free. No need to RSVP. Complimentary refreshments. Enquiries and books orders: sales@gaystheword.co.uk 0207 278 7654
You are invited to join Wandsworth LGBT Forum at the Launch of LGBT History Month. We are sponsoring an Exhibition of Photography entitled 'Ethnic minorities coming out' by Sonalle Photographs. Light Refreshments will be provided. Entry is Free.
Studies in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender lives The London Borough of Southwark marks LGBT History Month 2010 with a photography installation, featuring profiles of some members of its LGBT community. Another side of the rainbow demonstrates that there's more to sexual orientation than any one symbol can capture or communicate - even when it's the universally recognised rainbow flag. The exhibition combines the photography of Rehan Jamil with segments from the life stories of the participants, resulting in an installation that ultimately celebrates the commonalities of the human condition. Profiles include: The Worshipful Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Jeff Hook, LGBT rights activists Peter Tatchell and Sue Sanders, Supt Steve Deehan, Southwark Police, & Canon Giles Goddard, St John's, Waterloo.
