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Eleanor Formby from Sheffield Hallam University will be delivering an interesting and informative lecture / workshop "Sexual Health: Views from lesbian, gay and bisexual people" based on two local research projects
2pm Children’s storytime with Tamsin Walker Tamsin Walker is a lesbian author and illustrator. She is also a mother, teacher and activist who enjoys going camping. She lives locally and 'Not Ready Yet!' is her first book. Her aim is to create images and text that reflect the lives of her family and friends. Free entry Tickets £ 2 (£ 1.50 concs)
2.30pm A Short Film : Anne Lister's Diaries: The Rosetta Stone of 19th Century Lesbianism. The discovery and publication of Anne Lister's diaries by Helena Whitbread in 1988 challenged previous conceptions about lesbianism in early 19th Century Britain. Anne Lister owned Shibden Hall in Halifax. The presenters, all from Halifax and members of GALYIC (Gay and Lesbian Youth in Calderdale), will provide an intriguing introduction to this fascinating lesbian.
2.45pm Helena Whitbread Anne Lister was born in 1791 and died in 1840. Her life was adventurous and colourful. Residence at a girl's boarding-school in York at the age of fifteen led to her first love-affair with a fellow-pupil, Eliza Raine. Helena Whitbread will discuss Anne's childhood and her complicated early love-life during her search for the ideal female lover with whom she could share her life.
3.30pm Jill Liddington In 1832, Anne Lister returned home to Shibden, feeling bitterly betrayed again by another woman's marriage plans. She confided to her diary, 'Here I am, at forty-one, with a heart to seek'. She found Ann Walker, a neighbouring heiress - and in 1834 their union was celebrated with an exchange of rings. Jill Liddington's talk explores this same-sex partnership - 175 years ago.
4.15pm Refreshments and discussion
4.45pm Phil Pagraves on the Gay Liberation Front Phil Pagraves give a presentation about the Gay Liberation Front in Leeds in the early seventies. He has recently been acquiring documents from that time and re-meeting old members. 5.15pm Finish
Carol Robson FRSA will be presenting a thought provoking session on Gender Variance in children and adolescents, and the issues of transition for adult trans people, which will also touch on health and social care issues for older trans men and women. There will also be the opportunity to comment on RMBC's new policy to support transgender employees and employees undergoing gender reassignment.
Hate Crime awareness raising workshop for community and partner organisations with lunch provided. To book a place contact Gail Wilcock, Community Cohesion Officer, telephone No. 07827 284208 or e.mail gail.wilcock@rotherham.gov.uk
Film night sponsored by 2010 Rotherham Ltd - special showing of Transamerica (15). Bree a conservative trans woman, finds out she is the parent of a long-lost 17 year old son. Afraid to tell him the truth, Bree embarks on a journey with him that will challenge and change both their lives in this funny touching film.
The Leeds City Council Corporate Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Staff Network are pleased to host an evening with James Nash... James is one of the North's foremost gay poets and writers. James will be sharing with us some readings which reflect his own gay history. All are welcome and the event is free. If you require anything to help you access this event then please contact us.
We bring you this outstanding human rights film about incarcerated transgender women forced to live in American male prisons, and the abuse and refusal of treatment they face. "At a time when torture has haltingly become part of the national conversation, 'Cruel and Unusual' draws emotionally devastating attention to victims of violence who are persecuted for their stubborn visibility within the penal system - but remain invisible to an indifferent world outside. From Human Rights Watch's perspective, everyone needs to hear and see this film's crucial, disturbing, and enthralling story." - Scott Long, Director of LGBT Rights Programme, Human Rights Watch www.cruelandunusualfilm.com
Irwin Mitchell Family law specialists will be supporting and presenting a workshop focused on LGB Parenting Options / Legalities. Practical issues will be covered by a question and answer session
NHS Calderdale in partnership with the Calderdale LGBT Network are hosting a 'question time' health event as part of the LGBT history month celebrations. The panel will comprise of senior managers from local health and social care agencies and is being chaired by local musician Belinda O'Hooley. The event is free and there will be delicious food on offer and entertainment from local band 'Secrets Out'.
Leeds City Council Corporate Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Staff Network are pleased to present the Annual Leeds LGB Ice Skating Night. Join us on the ice for a night of Torville and Deanesque icecapades! All abilities welcome. Followed by drinks in a local pub. Come and meet some new people! All are welcome. Meet outside Leeds Civic Hall (at entrance on Portland Crescent). Admission is £ 8.50 per person.
We bring you this outstanding human rights film about incarcerated transgender women forced to live in American male prisons, and the abuse and refusal of treatment they face. "At a time when torture has haltingly become part of the national conversation, 'Cruel and Unusual' draws emotionally devastating attention to victims of violence who are persecuted for their stubborn visibility within the penal system - but remain invisible to an indifferent world outside. From Human Rights Watch's perspective, everyone needs to hear and see this film's crucial, disturbing, and enthralling story." - Scott Long, Director of LGBT Rights Programme, Human Rights Watch www.cruelandunusualfilm.com
