GM LGBTQ+ Community Network Newsletter
Friday, 15th September 2023Hello and Good Morning,
Tomorrow, Saturday 16th September Its Chorlton Pride.
Chorlton’s first ever Pride will take place – A community-led event that celebrates and brings together LGBTQ+ people in Chorlton and beyond, including all members of the community to promote the visibility of LGBTQ+ people in Chorlton.
The main event will be held from 12pm-5pm at St Clements Church in Chorlton, M21 9AE with special events taking place across Chorlton throughout the day and into the evening. It’s going to be a family friendly free event with a mixture of food, drink, charities, local services and some great entertainment too.
For all the details: https://chorltonpride.co.uk/home
LGBT Foundation Newsletter:
- Keep up to date on ground-breaking work.
- Keep you posted about their campaigns and relevant news.
- Provide you with information on opportunities to support them, including training, fundraising and volunteering.
Take a look at look here:
Sign up here to keep up to date:
https://form.jotform.com/230372875895369
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://www.canal-st.co.uk/canal-st-online-newsletter
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Reach (Manchester Evening News)
https://e.reachplc.com/interface/external_view_email.php?RE6516714671583919zzzzz6488a2fb4c77a85a58ebb583a7b6e88f97d646331cdd809113bc9f28a7039af80a&varId=
Forever Manchester: For Funding & Fundraising
https://email-forevermanchester.com/557N-URZX-5BBAECC4490813D81WGZE8161DBAAEF28BCFA7/cr.aspx
I Love Manchester: Events Not to Miss
https://ilovemanchester.com/
Consortium: For Stronger LGBT+ Communities Sector News: September
https://mailchi.mp/b33b39e3da07/sep23?e=4ef77ba796
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin: Issue 73, September 2023
https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9660
Fighting with Pride: News Update,
https://mailchi.mp/b34803224f5c/fighting-with-pride-august-2023-news-update
LGBT Foundation “The Community Café”
Every Saturday, 12pm – 4pm
Have a brew and a chat with other LGBTQ+ people at their sober space, located in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village
Fairbairn House, 2nd Floor, 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ
www.lgbt.foundation
Pride Events Coming Up…..
Withington Pride, Sat 23rd Sept
Various Locations around Withington – More details to follow:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550464162871
Rammy Gay Pride Event Sat 23rd Sept
Ramsbottom Civic Hall, 11am – 11pm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414034119153305
Beautiful Thing: Community Callout
This autumn, Jonathan Harvey’s iconic play BEAUTIFUL THING is being staged at three theatres: Theatre Royal Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and HOME Manchester. The three theatres are looking for local LGBTQ+ people to get involved with the production by joining a Community Company and taking part in the show itself.
BEAUTIFUL THING is directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike and tells the coming-of-age story of two teenage boys on a South London estate who fall in love. This production will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the play! See Attached to be involved.
If you’d like to be part of the Beautiful Thing Community Company, then please register your interest by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/e/AM5A5BCKwN
Fusion: POC LGBT+ Youth Group,
Fusion is an identity-based group delivered and developed by the ‘The Proud Trust’ for young people of colour (13-19) who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans (LGBT+).
When & Where
The group will be taking place every third Monday from August to October at 4-6pm. So that’s
Monday 18th September
Monday 16th October
These sessions will be taking place at Hideout based on 1 Queens Ave, Manchester M12 5PX.
What to Expect
It will be a relaxed space to meet other young LGBT+ people of colour and explore identity, belonging & culture. The first session will be a welcome and games, the next one will be badge making and the final one will be zine making.
Please spread the word and let me know if there are any questions or if young people need support in any way to attend.
Following the success of the first meet up of Queer Jewish People at Manchester Jewish Museum, the group then became called the Queer Jewish Collective (@queerjco). The group fills the gap that exists in the queer world and is a safe space for queer Jews of all levels of observance and identities to meet together to socialise, discuss queer Jewish issues and celebrate being Jewish.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/226070816855489
https://www.instagram.com/queerjco/
Northern Wave Swimming Club is 25 Years Old
Northern Wave is an LGBT+ swimming club based in Manchester. They have been running since 1998 and they exist to provide a safe and inclusive space to encourage participation in sport for LGBT+ swimmers and friends of the community. Whether you are swimming to keep active or training to compete in Masters competitions, they are sure to have a lane to suit your ability!
In September Northern Wave celebrates its 25th anniversary, as part of this they are heading to North Manchester and launching a 4th weekly session at the newly opened Abraham Moss Pool. Their Monday night sessions begin on the 4th of September 7 pm – 8 pm. they will have 3 lanes of coached swimming alongside the public session.
Full details of all their sessions can be found on their website northernwave.org. Follow on socials @northernwaveswim
Hope Mill Theatre Presents: LIZZIE The Musical – 1st -30th Sept
LIZZIE is Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER!
A true crime punk rock musical, LIZZIE explores the life and complex psyche of Lizzie Borden who in 1892 was accused of murdering her parents with an axe! LIZZIE the musical brings together four stellar female performers to deliver this epic musical full of crime, rage and madness! The perfect show for any fan of true crime, horror and of course Musicals!
Grab your tickets here!
Manchester Frontrunners: Sunday Social Runs for Women, Trans & Non-Binary Runners
Manchester Frontrunners are proud to announce a new series of special monthly social Sunday runs for women, non-binary and trans runners. These easy social 5K runs, followed by cake or lunch, will be taking place at different locations across the Manchester area every month, starting at Alexandra Park at 11 am on Sunday 24th September.
As well as current club members, they’re also happy to invite anyone who may be interested in running with them. If interested, please e-mail: [email protected] for more info.
Village Church Service: A safe place for LGBTQ+ Community & Allies Welcome
Loved & Cherished Just As We Are, Starting on Sunday 24th September, 4pm (doors open at 3.30pm) then the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month, at the LGBT Foundation, Fairburn House, 2nd Floor, 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ, Akk welcome – More info, Contact Paul on 07561 471185 / [email protected]
All aboooooooarddd the Rainbow Train
The 5th Annual Bury Pride Rainbow train on Sunday 24th September!
Celebrate Pride, join them, and experience a trip on East Lancashire Railway’s Heritage Steam Engine whilst enjoying Pride performances at Bolton Street Station, Rawtenstall and then back at Bolton Street and the Trackside Pub Bury. The train arrives at 5.30 pm and will depart at 5.53 pm. There will be a Pride party on the train, courtesy of Roch Valley Radio, as we travel to Rawtenstall, where we will have performances from Bury Fire Choir, Laura and the Lesbians with the headline act Sharleen as Cher.
The train then departs from Rawtenstall, continuing the Pride party back to Bolton Street Station, Bury, with appearances from House of Bridget’s Queens before the after party until late at The House of Bridget.
To Book Tickets: https://www.burypride.co.uk/the-rainbow-train/
Manchester Pride: September Community Session: Tuesday 26th Sept, 6pm
Join them for this month’s Community Session that discusses the future of Pride in Greater Manchester!
Are you passionate about celebrating diversity, fostering inclusion, and shaping the future of Pride events in Greater Manchester? Look no further – they invite you to be a part of our upcoming community session where they delve into the exciting prospects that lie ahead!
HERE-Bi is an eight-week, self-esteem therapy group for young bisexual people who have experienced non-suicidal self-injury urges, thoughts, or behaviours. The research study will be looking at how feasible this group is.
HERE-Bi starts on Wednesday 27th September, 5-6:30pm.
Are you..
- 16-25 years old?
- Identify as bisexual or as being attracted to more than one gender?
- Have experienced thoughts or urges to self-injure or have self-injured within the last 6 months?
- Able to attend an online group once a week for eight weekly sessions of 90-minutes?
Please email [email protected] for more information, or search @bisexualMH on Twitter for updates! Participants will be reimbursed for their time and participation.
LGBTQ+ Self-Harm Webinar on Wed 27th Sept 7pm-8:15pm,
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/690380365257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Pride in Leadership is a UK-wide network of over 1,000 LGBTQ+ business leaders and allies from across all sectors, shapes and sizes of organisation – www.prideinleadership.co.uk. It’s run by Matt Haworth & Claire Ebrey.
They have two HUGE events coming up for you in Manchester, join them for in Conversation with Juergen Maier on 11th October and for their Christmas networking on 22 November. For both events, use the promo code early10 for a little discount. https://prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-events/
Toxic: HOME Manchester, 18 – 28 October
Pulling back the glittery curtain of pride, brand new play Toxic from Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It’s a Sin) reveals the impact of generational HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms. Inspired by true events, Toxic celebrates the survival and resilience of the queer spirit.
https://homemcr.org/production/toxic/
A HOME Co-Commison:
Dibby Theatre is an award-winning national touring theatre company from Manchester. LGBTQ+ led they tell urgent and untold stories full of wit, grit and soul that surprise, challenge, entertain and inspire queer hope and resilience. With an extensive outreach and talent development programme, their work reaches beyond the stage to celebrate the diverse communities they serve. www.dibbytheatre.org @DibbyTheatre
The Rainbow Lottery is the UK’s first weekly lottery that raises money for the LGBTQ+ community. Their hope is to make a difference to our over 100 good causes across the country, so they can carry on their vital work – which helps us all.
For more info: www.rainbowlottery.co.uk To start supporting causes in OUR community purchase your ticket here:
https://www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/referral/1754044334/1961609853
Survey / Study / Consultation:
Manchester Pride: Pride in Our Future 2024 Consultation: https://www.manchesterpride.com/pride-in-our-future-2024
Manchester Pride want to ensure they’re doing everything they can to achieve their vision and support LGBTQ+ people during the Festival and beyond, with year-round campaigns, events and opportunities. But they can’t do this without you. They want to hear what you feel are the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, what causes you’d like to see Manchester Pride support in the future, and what you’d like from future Manchester Pride Festivals. Your honest feedback is valuable to them and helps shape the future of Manchester Pride.
https://forms.monday.com/forms/61b2086c6df9661544d1e4f4dc0b5313?r=use1
LGBTQ+ Housing and Homelessness Study:
Two universities in Wales are carrying out a national LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness survey. It’s open to anyone over 18 in the UK who identifies as LGBTQ+ and is open till the end of October.
LGBTQ+ housing/homelessness across the UK (qualtrics.com)
Are you LGBTQ+, aged 18 or over, and living in the UK? They’re trying to find out more about the problems LGBTQ+ people have with housing, and how well housing services work to support LGBTQ+ people.
This is the largest survey of it’s kind! They will be using the findings to try to improve housing and homelessness services, to make them better for LGBTQ+ people who need to use them.
If you are aged over 18, identify as LGBTQ+, and live in the UK please complete the survey! You don’t need to have been homeless to take part.
The survey is part of a bigger project. They’ll also be sending out FOIs to Local Authorities and doing face to face interviews. They’ll be writing a report, as well as publishing academic papers- let them know if you’d like a copy of the report.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. You will be asked questions about where you live, about yourself, and about your housing situation now and in the past. The survey will be open until 31st October 2023.
They will be very careful with the information you give them: it will be stored on Cardiff Met secure servers. They will anonymise your responses and they will make sure that you cannot be identified.
The study is led by Dr Edith England (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr Neil Turnbull (Cardiff University). For more information about the study, or to discuss any concerns, please email Edith: [email protected].
Trans Vegas 2023 Survey:
This year we wanted to arm you, celebrate you and lead you into a future we can win with revolutionary thinking, challenging art and unshakable trans optimism with takeovers, rallies, live visual art, direct action, cabaret legends, international collaborations and homegrown Manchester talent. And, of course, we went out with one hell of a party.
Now it’s time to find out what you thought. Did you come to any of the events below? Let us know what you thought by filling in the survey below and be in the chance to win a 2023 Edition Stand By Your Trans T-shirt!
Click here to take part: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GFMH37H
Job Vacancies:
LGBT Foundation:
Find out about the latest job vacancies with the LGBT Foundation:
https://lgbt.foundation/jobs
Forever Manchester (the grant giving charity) and Forever Consulting (their social and economic research arm) are currently recruiting for 3 roles.
If you’re looking for a starring role in supporting local communities, we could be it!
Community Engagement Officer: £27,000 to £30,000
Senior Consultant: £30,000 to £40,000
Programme Coordinator: £26,000 to £32,000 pro-rata
Oasis Community Partnerships:
Oasis Strategic Community Development Leader
https://www.oasisuk.org/job/strategic-community-development-leader-oldham/. The summary information is:
Region: Oldham
Location: Oasis Hub Oldham
Closing date: 18/09/2023 12:00 pm
Interview date: 04/10/2023
Salary: £39,899 – £45,458 p.a.
Hours of work: Full-time
Volunteering Opportunities:
LGBT Foundation:
Are you passionate about supporting LGBT communities? Do you want to help LGBT Foundation create a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people are able to reach their full potential? At LGBT Foundation we are happy to start recruitment again for volunteers to join our team as we continue to make a difference during the Coronavirus pandemic.
LGBT Foundation have a very simple motto – we’re here if you need us. And that applies to everyone in our beautifully diverse communities. If you’re young, we’re here for you; if you’re older, we’re here for you; if you’re a person of colour, we’re here for you; if you’re a man, a woman, or non-binary, we’re here for you; lesbian, gay, bi, trans – however you describe yourself – we’re here for you. If you need help, if you’re struggling, if you need a friendly face or reassuring voice, we are there for you if you need us. We are all family – and at LGBT Foundation, everyone is welcome.
Below you can find information on the programmes recruiting at the moment, the role profiles for the various different volunteering roles and how to apply. https://lgbt.foundation/regular-volunteering-roles
Canal St VIP Card:
Over recent weeks, several comments have been made about some difficulty in finding or checking which venue partners are listed with unique special offers for card holders to enjoy and benefit from.
So, they have simplified the process and it is now easier to quickly find your favoured venues as all are listed alphabetically.
They have also added some new card partner offers too.
Buying or renewing a card is also quicker to do.
Need to buy or renew your card? To buy card and phone together
They are delighted to confirm that they have made another donation to George House Trust this year, directly from increased sales of the card and phone covers.
Gay Pride Shop & The LGBTQ+ Book Shop
The UK’s largest LGBTQ+ store in located in Afflecks in Manchester city centre and online at www.gayprideshop.co.uk. Over 7000 items in stock, with their profits shared with Manchester charities. They also cater for large corporate orders, for items such as lanyards, flags and badges, with corporate discounts available. For corporate/business orders, please contact [email protected]
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