LGBT History Month 2006
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Saturday 18th February

PLEASE NOTE THESE EVENTS ARE NOW OVER. THIS PAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. 2007 EVENTS WILL APPEAR LATER THIS YEAR.

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.

Wandsworth LGBT Forum History Month, London

Historic Walk ­ Wandsworth Common to Clapham Common

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Time: Meet at 12noon
Venue: Clapham Junction Mainline Station ­ St John¹s Hill Exit
Directions:  
Mainline trains from Victoria or Waterloo. Buses to Clapham Junction
Contact name: Terry King
Email: terryj@ukonline.co.uk    
Telephone: Mobile 07967 101887   
Open invite: This event is free and open to all.
Any other information: This event is an all-weather occasion, so please arrive suitably attired for all weather condition.  Posters are being distributed for display in 14  Wandsworth Borough Libraries. The walk will take approx. 2 hours. Places to stop for coffee during the walk have been identified, and found suitable.

Inverness Storytelling with OurStory Scotland

This event, to celebrate LGBT History Month in Inverness, will provide the opportunity to share some stories, tell some tales, listen to episodes in our history, and exchange ideas for further storytelling events this year. And if you have any old photographs or items that evoke our queer past, bring them along too. The event is organised by OurStory Scotland, a recognised Scottish charity devoted to collecting, archiving and presenting the stories of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Scotland. You may just want to listen, or you may want to tell, but just by being there you’ll be sharing in all our stories.

Time: 2pm and 5.30pm
Venue: events will take place in two venues: contact us via our website for further information
Directions: for directions, contact us via our website: www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk
Contact name: Jaime
Contact details: Contact us via our website
Website address: www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk
Email: Contact us via our website
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Open invite: All welcome, but first contact us via our website: www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk
Any other information: This event is supported by the Scottish Arts Council Lottery Fund. OurStory Scotland is organising further events throughout Scotland this year. Please contact us via our website to obtain further information. Anyone who has any specific requirements concerning accessibility to this event is advised to contact us via our website: www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk for information and assistance.

Stop the BNP in 2006! Unite against Fascism National Conference

National Conference of UAF aimed at bringing together all those who oppose the BNP - who will seek to make gains in the local council elections in May following their record highest vote in last year’s general election - will include speakers from the lesbian and gay community and a workshop on homophobia and the BNP. Speakers include Ben Summerskill and Ken Livingstone

Time: 9.30-5
Venue: TUC CONFERENCE CENTRE, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON WC1
Directions: Nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road
Contact details: Unite against Fascism
Website address: www.uaf.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7833 4916
Open invite: Open to public
Any other information: £10 organisation delegates, £5 individuals, £3 unwaged/students, To book register online or by telephone. For disability access information click here

DJ Nimz’s Eclectic Sessions, London

The February "Eclectic Sessions" promises to take the tradition of Eclectic sessions to new heights. To celebrate LGBT History month we will continue the tradition which sets these sessions apart from ALL other Nights! Already confirmed are DJ Kirsten Sees & DJ Nimz.

Prepare to be taken on a musical journey that has never been experienced before!! Styles of music on offer are Special Dub and Funky House Mix By Kirsten, Old and Nu Reggae classics, Afro-beats, Nu-Soul, Funk and so much more by Dj Nimz! The night also promises to include the usual visual pleasures!!!

Time: 10pm – 3am
Venue: Southopia, 146-148 Newington Butts, London SE11
Directions: Nearest Stations Kennington or Elephant and Castle
Contact name: DJ Nimz
Contact details: 07921 855 615
Website address: check out forthcoming events on www.djnimz.com
Email: info@djnimz.com
Telephone: 0207 735 5306
Open invite: This is an open event and the venue is Wheelchair Friendly
Any other information: Entry is 5 squid ALL night. Anyone who has any specific requirements concerning accessibility to this event is advised to contact Elaine at Southopia on 0207 735 5306 for information and assistance or log on to the venue website on www.southopia.com for full information on the accessibility of the venue.


     
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