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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.

Friday 9th February

Friday, February 9th

Discussion with Paul Patrick and readings from LGBT authors
A talk led by Paul Patrick linking national LGBT history and LGBT history in Shropshire followed by readings from LGBT authors.

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Time: 19.30
Venue: Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Directions: Shrewsbury railway station is a short walk from the venue.
Car: Follow signs to the Railway Station, parking is available free in adjacent streets to the venue.
Train: Shrewsbury rail and bus stations.Venue phone number: 01743 255308
Venue email:shrewsbury.library@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Public event?: Yes
Name: Peter Roscoe
Organiser's email: peter.roscoe@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
disabled access: 01743 255308
Other info: Tea/coffee will be available at the event.

Putting the 'T' in LGBT
An informal Trans get together over tea and cake, we will share ideas and develop plans for future Trans visibility in LGBT history month. Hosted by Jason & Serge of Transfabulous.

Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Venue: 52 Club Sports & Social Club
Venue address: (Basement) 52 Gower Street, London WC1E 6EB
Train: Goodge Street
Name: Camden LGBT Forum
Organiser's email: Forum.admin@camdenlgbtforum.org.uk
Phone number: 020 7470 8760
Disabled access: Venue is not accessible

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th February

Training residential for peer educators and young volunteers
Residential training weekend to prepare young LGBT People to be peer educators and volunteers in thier own youth groups.

Venue: Castleshaw Centre, Delph, Oldham, Lancashire
Venue address: Waterworks Rd, Delph, Oldham
Public event?: No
Name: Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester
Organiser's email: info@lgym.org.uk
Phone number: 07900 680 725

Storytelling Night
Come and hear the stories of older LGBT people who experienced life before the gay liberation movement of the 1970s.

Time: 7pm
Venue: Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE
Train: Cardiff Central station
Venue phone number: 029 2030 4400
Venue email: enquiry@chapter.org
Public event?: Yes
Name: South East Wales Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Forum
Organiser's email: Mair.Rigby@tht.org.uk
Phone number: 029 2066 6465
Disability access information: enquiry@chapter.org

SPARE TYRE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS pRETEND FAMILIES
Martina lives with her two mums...One wonderful summer, things happen to Martina that will change her life forever. PRETEND FAMILIES is a funny and moving participatory play for ages 7 - 11 yrs.

Time: 11.30 and 1.30
Venue: The Drill Hall, 16 Chenies Street, London WC1E 7EX
Venue phone number: 020 7307 5060
Public event?: Yes
Other info: www.drillhall.co.uk

Jenny Roberts
Crimewriter Jenny is the author of 'Needle Point' and 'Breaking Point' featuring lesbian detective, Cameron McGill. Her third 'Dead Reckoning', is set in Manchester's gay village. Hear Jenny read from her works and talk about her eventful life with refreshing honesty and humour.

Time: 1pm
Venue: Reception Room, Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Venue phone number: 0161 234 1986
Venue email: f.devine@manchester.gov.uk
Public event?: Yes
Name: Fran Devine
Organiser's email: f.devine@manchester.gov.uk
Phone number: 0161 234 1986
Disabled access: as above

Darwinism versus Intelligent Design
The next meeting of the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) will be a special meeting to celebrate Darwin Day. There will be a talk on 'Darwinism versus Intelligent Design' given by Peter Hearty, an authority on the subject. This is highly topical as attempts are currently being made by its religious proponents to include Intelligent Design in school science lessons. As usual, the talk will be followed by questions and discussion with wine and fruit juice available at a low cost. This is a public meeting with no entrance charge and all are welcome. You can find out more about the meeting and other events on the GALHA website www.galha.org

Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Conway Hall Humanist Centre, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R  4RL
Train: Holborn tube
Public event?: Yes
Name: George Broadhead
Organiser's email: secretary@galha.org
Phone number: 01926 858450
Disabled access information: George Broadhead


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