We do not organise or endorse these events ourselves. Events are organised by individuals or groups who want to celebrate LGBT History Month; the organisers of each event are solely responsible for their own event. We publish these details for your own information only.
GALYIC (Gay And Lesbian Youth In Calderdale) would like to invite you to their free public LGBT Film Festival in celebration of LGBT History Month 2008.
The films showing are: February 3rd: Celluloid Closet February 10th: The Childrens Hour February 17th: Victim February 24th: A Skirt Through History (Ann Lister) Breaking the Code (ALan Turing)
As part of LGBT History month we at the Bradford LGBT society are putting on a series of events for our discerning public. Two-day workshop on HIV awareness, antistigma- and antidiscrimination work around HIV with Richard Day of the Our Project. Try and get to both dates! they follow on from each other!
As part of LGBT History month we at the Bradford LGBT society are putting on a series of events for our discerning public. Two-day workshop on HIV awareness, antistigma- and antidiscrimination work around HIV with Richard Day of the Our Project. Try and get to both dates! they follow on from each other!
Fiona Cosson from the West Yorkshire Archive Service and Jenny Clarke from Leeds Met Uni are coming to run this workshop on local, national and international LGBT History. There will also be screening of "Gateway to Heaven". Be there or be square!
Gender workshop Facebook Event Link As part of LGBT History month we at the Bradford LGBT society are putting on a series of events for our discerning public. The gender workshop is on the Wed 13th 2:00pm - 5:00pm (afternoon) - so there is no excuse for not turning up! It will explore our conceptions of gender, what it means to be part of a gender, and what it means to be genderless. The workshop will be fun, with an informal, relaxed atmosphere and interactive.
Acclaimed novelist and Dr Who writer, Paul Magrs will join bestselling author Stella Duffy to talk about their own writing, and about their experiences as gay authors. There will also be advice available on LGBT issues. Refreshments provided.
Talk on what it is like to be muslim and LGBT by IMAAN, a Muslim LGBT support group 18th or 19th FEB We're still awaiting final visit details See www.bradfordlgbt.org.uk for final details.
For the third consecutive year, Kirklees celebrates LGBT History Month with an event aimed at raising the profile of both the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the LGBT History Month itself.
The Kirklees LGBT History Month – February 2008 will be taking place on Monday 18th February at Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield from 7.00 - 9.00pm.
This is a FREE event and is open to all. It is expected to last for an hour and will be followed by food and light refreshments. For further information please contact Javier Santana-Acosta on 01484 416295 or email him at javier.santana-acosta@kirklees.gov.uk or simply turn up on the night.
Programme:
DVD by local Lesbian and Gay Youth Group
Short Film: Gateway to Heaven
Fiona Cosson from the local archive service: "Outing the LGB History of West Yorkshire"
The evening will be hosted by Thelma Singleton
Displays and Exhibitions from 7.00pm onwards Main programme starts at 7.30pm prompt
Film Night with speakers to celebrate LGB history in Leeds and the region. Award winning local film maker Abbe Robinson will be coming to present her film - Private Life. Private Life was shot and produced almost entirely in the region, where the story is set. The film features stunning locations such as the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and Bolling Hall and Industrial Museum in Bradford. It is set in 1952 and features some striking costumes from the period. It's a romance about two women's love in a time where homosexuality wasn't acceptable and their journey to take those small steps into leading the lifestyle that they choose.
LGBT ROTHERHAM Ltd Supporting Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender People in Rotherham,
Celebrating LGBT History Month & Helpline Launch
22nd February 2008 4.00pm until 6.00pm
Featuring Guest speaker Carol Robson (Gender Trust)
Displays - Buffet
Launch of LGBT Rotherham Helpline
4.00pm Welcome Caz Andrews
4.15pm LGBT Rotherham Ltd History Gail Wilcock
4.30pm Meet the Team
4.45pm Guest Speaker Carol Robson (Gender Trust)
5.15pm Buffet and Quiz 6.00pm Close
Contact person: Gail on 01709760972
Followed by: 7.00pm till Late
The Tony Carnegie Showband. Tickets £5.00 Bar opens 7.00pm
Contact Mel on 01709513160
To let us know you are attending the official Launch contact us on:
01709760972 or 07854536552 or Email us at: lgbtrotherham
The NE Lincolnshire LGBT Forum will work in collaboration with a range of local partners including the police and the council to tackle problems faced by LGBT people.
We will strive to increase the visibility and voice of LGBT people and in addition we will attempt to meet the specific needs of the LGBT Community are met with regard to safety and service provision.
The formal event will start at 5pm and run until 7 with a variety of stands and speakers including Dan Bryan from Big Brother 5.
7pm - 9pm will be a chance to socialise and enjoy a disco.
