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.
Imagine living in an abusive or violent relationship, as well as being LGBT. Would you be scared of homophobia if you told someone, or of not being believed because it's a same sex relationship, or you're transsexual? Would you be afraid of coming out to get help, or of being told that this is normal in an LGBT relationship? We all need to hear messages of hope sometimes. For LGBT History Month, Bristol Domestic Abuse Forum is hosting a blog where you can leave messages of support, hope and encouragement for anyone who's LGBT and living with domestic violence and abuse. 1. Go to: www.lgbtmessagesbristol.com 2. Login with (username) lgbtmesssagesguest (password) password 3. Leave your message – all messages will be approved by a moderator. 4. Or just email your message to lgbtmessages@gmail.com
There will be an exhibition of pictures of well known Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people. There will also be some photos of LGBT staff telling something of their personal story.
Actor Jay P McWinen from Torrid Star productions presents Hello Sailor, a performance about gay life in the merchant navy, followed by a question and answer session. Find out the inspiration behind the show, how it was developed and how audiences have reacted to it. The event is part of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month which celebrates celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. For further information about events in Bristol, visit www.bristol.gov.uk/lgbthistorymonth
ShoutOut The radio show for the LGBT community in Bristol will be featuring history month related items on their shows during February. Tune in each Thursday at 7pm on BCFM 93.2 or online at www.shoutoutbristol.org.uk the shows will also be available to download after broadcast.
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Aimee and Jaguar - Berlin 1943/44 ("The Battle of Berlin"). An unusual and passionate love between two women blossoms despite the danger of persecution and nightly bombing raids.
ShoutOut The radio show for the LGBT community in Bristol will be featuring history month related items on their shows during February. Tune in each Thursday at 7pm on BCFM 93.2 or online at www.shoutoutbristol.org.uk the shows will also be available to download after broadcast.
Outset Festival is Somerset's weekend of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender creativity and community arts to celebrate LGBT history month happening across the UK. Outset presents some great dance, comedy and music performances. On Saturday afternoon The Brewhouse will throw open its doors for a number of free events; come and join in a musical theatre or dance workshop, take part in the Big Gay Debate, watch some fantastic performance poetry or even sign up for an open mic poetry session. Or maybe you would like to simply browse the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere. Everything kicks off at 7.15pm on Friday evening and runs through to the Cafe Bar Late Lounge at 10.30pm on Saturday night.
Time: various please see www.thebrewhouse.net or www.outsetfestival.blogspot.com
The Equality Act came into force in October 2010 and the range and depth of its scope would suggest that discrimination should be a thing of the past. It builds on existing legislation that seeks to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and others at risk of discrimination yet homophobia and transphobia still occur, and indeed are often rife within schools. Failure to address the underlying beliefs that lead some people to treat some LGBT people as 'Other' means that this will continue. Legislation alone cannot resolve this.
In contrast, this workshop explores barriers to participation for LGBT people within society and schools and asks what we can do about this. Participants will be encouraged to think about what impact assumptions and stereotypes might have on people of all genders and sexualities (including themselves) before determining what heterocentricism may be. Participants will be encouraged to think about concrete ways in which they may tackle gender and sexualities based prejudice within their own lives.
The exercises used within this workshop can be replicated within a school or work setting thus making this session useful to Education students, teachers and other education practitioners as well as those interested in sexualities and gender equality and human rights.
Picking up from the LGBT Women's History Display at Bristol Central library, this is a short workshop for any woman who wants to write, whether you're experienced or a complete beginner.
ShoutOut The radio show for the LGBT community in Bristol will be featuring history month related items on their shows during February. Tune in each Thursday at 7pm on BCFM 93.2 or online at www.shoutoutbristol.org.uk the shows will also be available to download after broadcast.
We are delighted to celebrate LGBT History Month 2011. This seminar is informal and about raising awareness. North Bristol NHS Trust is proud of the work we undertake on equality and that includes ensuring that we continue to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation towards LGBT people.
Tom Marshman presents a performance piece based on interviews and reminiscences collected from LGBT people during LGBT history month 2010. The full piece premiered at the Arnolfini during Pride week in August 2010. If they wish people will be able to attend the "History of Activism" event first.
A chaired debate featuring a panel of invited speakers who have all been local LGBT activists, in different ways. Your chance to meet and question some of those at the sharp end of the fight for our freedoms and the growth of community services from the 1970s to 2010. What does activism mean, how has it changed, and how has it changed our lives?
