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Throughout February there will be a display at Leeds Central Library of books by LGBT authors from the Leeds Library and Information Service catalogue and collections.
Councillor Sheila Walker will launch Rotherham's LGBT History Month celebrations at an event for partner organisations. The event will feature a guest speaker from NHS Rotherham, key findings from recent research with LGBT people and an update on the work of the inter-agency group
Celebratory displays are on show in different locations across Rotherham - Central Library and Arts Centre, Doncaster Gate Council Offices, 2010 Rotherham at Eastwood, and Rotherham College of Arts and Technology. The displays include a timeline of significant events for LGBT people, both nationally and in Rotherham, and in support of LGBTHM's sporting theme for 2011 and 2012 the displays also include information on a few of our many LGBT sporting celebrities, some of whom have achieved fame worldwide for their Olympic Games successes.
LGBT History Month. Training day to make participants more aware of the history and development of LGBT History Month. The training day is free. For more information or to book a place email jake@equitypartnership.org.uk or phone him on 01274 727759.
Get your skates on and drape yourself in rainbow colours to celebrate equality, diversity and pride within the city and skate during any public skating session for a reduced price of £ 6.00
This event will provide a big opportunity to discuss LGBT issues with young people as well as enabling them to undertake a piece of Community Cohesion work. It will include various activities, arts and crafts, a drama workshop from FOF about Homophobic language and a DJ set provided by Redroad. There will also be a Wii Sports on the big screen.
Learn from peoples experiences at our 'Real Life Experience' Conference. The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Rose McNeely will be opening the conference, which is aimed at officers, workers and professionals to help raise awareness of LGBT people's needs with a view to improving services.
An all-day stage show featuring some of the most popular acts from the Bradford Pride 2010 stage show and even more, hosted by Andy Train, Brenda O'Hooley and James Nash. Highlight of the evening event is presentation of the six 2011 LGBT awards, many of which have been sponsored this year by Bradford organisations including Unison, Incommunities, Bradford Council and the Midland Hotel. Nominations are now being received from all over the Yorkshire & Humber region and Equity Partnership members will be voting for the awards during early February. For full details and information on nominating go to the www.equitypartnership.org.uk or telephone Rachel on 01274 727759, email rachel@equitypartnership.org.uk
Three years on from the launch of the North East Lincolnshire LGBT Forum, this event will give attendees an overview of progress, a summary of current research work, updates and guidance fromkey personnel and the chance to have your say on what priorities for the future should be. Key themes will be captured by Conference Illustrator, Graham Ogilvie. The 28th February will form part of North East Lincolnshire's LGBT History Month celebrations and willalso be 'Purple Day' – where everyone is encouraged to wear something purple to celebrate LGBT History Month
