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.
Shropshire County Council wants to know which is the favourite book written by or about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people or experience. You can vote at any of the County Libraries using a voting slip they will give you or you can vote on-line. The closing date is 31.01.08
Shropshire County Council with Age Concern, Shropshire and Telford, is showing the above film, followed by a discussion of LGBT people with people working with older people.
It is a film of the play of the same name, based on the oral testimonies of LGB people from the 1940s to the 1980s. A really facinating and interesting production.
Free launch event. Interactive event with contributions from an invited panel but also input from the audience. Come and share your memories of gay Birmingham, with a chance to mingle afterwards.
Speakers include Sarah New & Helen Williams-Young on Sandwell history in the making and special talk for Director of Public Affairs at Stonewall on LGBT history including Clause 28.
This event is free of charge and lunch is provided. Sandwell Primary Care and Council staff and colleagues working in the voluntary sector are welcome to attend this event. For more information contact Tracey Ashford on 0121 612 1742. PCT staff who wish to book a place to contact: learning@pct.nhs.uk
All other staff to book via reply slip to be email or faxed 0121 500 1501 to Tracey Ashford - tracey_ashford@sandwell.gov.uk by 18 February 2008 deadline.
Derek Munn, Director of Public Affairs at Stonewall (a lobbying group for gay, lesbian and bisexual rights) will be giving a lecture on LGBT history to a range of professionals working with young people and talking about issues affecting them.
Sandwell's LGBT youth forum 'shOUT' are hosting a film night and celebration for young people from Forums and youth provisions around Sandwell. The aim of the evening is to raise the issue of LGBT rights and to celebrate the work of the group.
A week of LGBT-interest films screening at The Courtyard in Hereford - as part of the county's Out in the Sticks programme of events. Films include the classic Dirk Bogarde movie Victim, Terence Davies' Distant Voices - both on Saturday 23rd Feb 08, TransAmerica - Sun 24th, Brokeback Mountain - Mon 25th, The Witnesses - Tues 26th, Beautiful Thing - Wed 27th, Tick Tock Lullaby - Thurs 28th and Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Sat 1st March. Call the Courtyard for times and ticket info 0870 1122330
The Herbert, Coventry's Museum, Gallery and Archive, is launching a project to collect the LGBT history of Coventry. To start this we are holding an informal meeting where, over tea and a slice of cake or tart, we can decide what to do over the coming year. Whether you remember the Christmas lights at the Stonebridge 'magic' roundabout, Chris Smith MP coming out in Rugby, or the founding of Lesbian Line and Coventry Friend or if you want to help collect this history please come along.
Wolverhampton’s biggest ever Lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgendered (LGB&T) event – and it’s FREE! Sexual health and HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust /(THT/) is holding a Health and Wellbeing Show aimed at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered /(LGB&T/) community on Saturday 23 February 2008 from 12pm – 5pm at the Lighthouse Arts Centre, in Wolverhampton. The show coincides with LGBT History Month which aims to raise awareness about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. THT is working in partnership with Wolverhampton LGBT Network, Wolverhampton Network Consortium and Gender Matters to bring together local support groups to showcase a range of services available to LGB&T people in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. The Health and Wellbeing show is free and open to anyone from or who supports the LGB&T community in Wolverhampton. Over 30 stands will be at the show offering information on local LGBT groups, educational opportunities as well as free taster sessions and seminars on community safety, transgender awareness, counselling, psychotherapy, holistic therapies and yoga. An LGBT history month exhibition will be displayed along with works from local LGBT groups. There will be children’s activities including children’s yoga, as well as entertainment provided by Zip Theatre. Free films will be shown in the Lighthouse cinema including: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (1.00pm), Nina's Heavenly Delights (1.15pm), Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop cafe (3.20pm) and Brokeback Mountain (3.40pm).
A one day civil partnership fair at Hereford's Courtyard, similar to bridal/wedding fairs but for the gay community. Various stalls, information stands and civil partnership planners will be there on the day. For more info call Steven Paul Davies on 07711 208314
The acclaimed LGBTQ playwright and filmmaker will host an evening of questions and discussion as well as showing a number of exerts from his various films.
One day conference at the Courtyard in Hereford exploring LGBT issues with an emphasis on youth and being LGBT in rural areas. Various high profile speakers will attend on the day, including author Stella Duffy. Workshops and seminars will prove particularly useful to health professionals and youth workers. For further information or to book your place call Lynsey Radmore at Herefordshire Council's Diversity Team on 01432 260244
In her return to stand-up, and after her sell out Edinburgh run, The Courtyard is proud to present award-winning comedian and critically acclaimed author Rhona Cameron as she takes the audience through her darkly comical, ridiculous life, in her most intimate show to date.
Book quickly to sample the unique style of Rhona Cameron, who gained fame with her "Sometimes we're all like that" speech in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here and went on to win a Channel 4 award.
Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to see a great comedian. Book now on 0870 1122330 or online at www.courtyard.org.uk
