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Gay Nottingham Times. 12 themed panels each with a Nottinghamshire connection. Sex, Lives and Videotape...Campaign Trails...Law and Disorder...Fun and Games and more. Gay cartoon characters – from Selma Bouvier to Northstar via Tinky Winky.
Pink Professions. Four famous LGBT people for each profession. From artists and actors to scientists and serial killers. From soldiers and skaters to clerics and cartoons.
A display celebrating Civil Partnerships. A background to Civil Partnerships with pictures of local people and national celebrities who have had their civil ceremonies. LGBT Royalty. 24 LGBT members of various royal families.
Pink Professions. Four famous LGBT people for each profession. From artists and actors to scientists and serial killers. From soldiers and skaters to clerics and cartoons.
At the Studio. Broadway Cinema. Over 30 themes are explored, including: The La Chic/Part Two story, LGBT Sports people, The Pride March, The Older Generation, LGBT Board games - Fairy Towers/Around the World in 80 Gays, Nottingham in the News, The Nottinghamshire Walking groups, LGBT Royalty, the CHE tape/slide kit, Forbidden Love, Nottingham Ballbois.
This is being shown as part of LGBT History Month and provides a lead up to the LGBT History exhibition at the Broadway Studio. George Falconer (played by Colin Firth), a 52 year old British college professor is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner, Jim. George dwells on the past and cannot see his future as we follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters, ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life.
Have you always wanted to ask someone from the LGBT community a question but felt a bit shy? Have you gone to the library to find answers? Now you can do both, by borrowing a 'book' from the human 'LGBT Living Library'. During the event you will be able to borrow human books and ask them about their lives. This is a great way to meet new people, challenge you current way of thinking and generally enjoy yourself. As an individual you can learn about different peoples lives, as an organization your staff may feel differently about certain groups of people having actually met 'someone like that'
Living libraries are a fun way of challenging prejudice. All are welcome what ever their sexual orientation. Poet and artist Vince Laws will be there... you can buy him a mug of Earl Grey and a cake at the Tea Lounge on Thursday 25th when he is one of the range of 'books' you can borrow from the Living Library. Cost: Entrance free..
Panel debate open to the public with guest speakers discussing various issues about their "race/religion/disability identity" incontrast to their "LGBT identity" 7:00 - FREE refreshments 7:30 - Start of the panel discussion 8:30 - Bar opens ---------------- Then after the debate "SHIFT" 10pm - 3am - Hertfordshire Best LGBT night This months SHIFT is "Mardi Gras Party" - check out the forum website for more details on SHIFT - www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk
As part of celebrations for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month, we warmly invite you to join the Deputy Leader of Tower Hamlets and the elected Mayor of Hackney at a celebration to mark the boroughs' commitment to safe, diverse and cohesive communities. Meet the local people who stand up for their neighbours, enjoy a performance from students of Stoke Newington School and sign the rainbow pledge to show support for members of the LGBT community who live, work and socialise in the area. The event will be hosted by the Reverend Paul Turp, Vicar of St Leonard's Church. All are welcome.
The final film in our LGBT Cinema is the heartwrenching and multi award winning 'Boy's Don't Cry' (1999). Based on actual events, Brandon Teena is the popular new guy in a tiny Nebraska town. He hangs out with the guys, drinking, cussing, and bumper surfing, and he charms the young women, who've never met a more sensitive and considerate young man. Life is good for Brandon, now that he's one of the guys and dating hometown beauty Lana. However, he's forgotten to mention one important detail. It's not that he's wanted in another town for GTA and other assorted crimes, but that Brandon Teena was actually born a woman named Teena Brandon. When his best friends make this discovery, Brandon's life is ripped apart. Starring Chloe Sevigny and Hilary Swank (Oscar - Best Actress 1999) Check out the tailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOarssJWHhI
As part of LGBT History Month we'll be asking if Britain is becoming more homophobic? Has vigorous campaigning for equal rights caused a backlash? And is the media partly responsible? Attacks on gay people have spiked in cities across the UK, up 40% in Liverpool where a trainee policeman was beaten by a gang of youths, and by 20% in London where a man died after being assaulted in Trafalgar Square. Meanwhile Jan Moir's column on Stephen Gateley's death drew a record number of complaints to the PCC, and the BBC came in for criticism too - Chris Moyles censured by Ofcom, Horne and Corden pilloried for using the word 'fag' and BBC News for the prominence of homophobic crime in its bulletins.
Chaired by Jane Hill from BBC News, we've lined up a stonking panel to debate the issues: -- Liliane Landor, BBC World Service, Responsible for the Africa: Have Your Say message board 'Should homosexuals be executed?' -- Amy Lame, Broadcaster, Comedienne and grande dame of Duckie -- Andrew Pierce, Consultant Editor and Columnist, Daily Mail (formerly with the Daily Telegraph) -- Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Story Producer for EastEnders, responsible for the Syed/Christian relationship storyline
And we want you to join in too! As well as food, there'll be a chance to continue the heated debate over a drink afterwards.
Please let us know if you're able to make it, by RSVPing to pride@bbc.co.uk. The event is exclusively for BBC staff (members and non-members of BBC Pride), and a small number of invited guests. We have limited capacity, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
