GM LGBTQ+ Community Network Newsletter
Monday, 15th January 2024Good Evening and welcome to the 1st GM LGBTQ+ Community Network Newsletter of 2024, Wishing you all the best for the year ahead 😊
If you have events or information you wish to share across Greater Manchester, then feel free to send that over to me to be included, I send this email out to over 2000 contacts which in turn gets sent out through their networks: [email protected]
Save The Date: Greater Manchester Pride Events for 2024
Pride in Trafford Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th May
Pride on The Range Saturday 25h May
Bury Saturday 1st June
Stockport Pride Sunday 2nd June
Tameside Saturday 15th June
Salford Pink Picnic Saturday 22nd June
Pride in Nature
with RHS Bridgewater Sunday 30th June
Sparkle Weekend Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July
Oldham Pride Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July
Levenshulme Pride Friday 9th – Sunday 11th August
Prestwich Pride Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August
Wigan Pride Saturday 10th August
Rochdale in Rainbows Saturday 17th August
Manchester Pride Friday 23rd – Monday 26th August
Didsbury Pride Saturday 31st August
Ramsbottom Pride Saturday 21st September
Bury Rainbow Train Sunday 29th September
Pride in Bolton Date to be confirmed
Chorlton Pride Date to be confirmed
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://www.canal-st.co.uk/canal-st-online-newsletter
Proud 2B Parents: January Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/35846e4c9376/january-2024-monthly-email-16082562?e=c3332628fc
Forever Manchester: January Newsletter – For Funding & Fundraising
https://email-forevermanchester.com/557N-XKWI-5BBAECC4490813D81WGZE8161DBAAEF28BCFA7/cr.aspx
I Love Manchester: Events Not to Miss
https://ilovemanchester.com/
Consortium: For Stronger LGBT+ Communities
Funding News:
https://mailchi.mp/5344830181d7/funding-news-jun23-9093537?e=4ef77ba796
Sector News:
https://mailchi.mp/e9ff3c0096cc/jan24?e=4ef77ba796
GM LGBTQ+ Sector Engagement Half Day Conference
Thursday 15th February, 11am – 3pm
Following on from the success of the initial GM LGBTQ+ Sector Engagement Meeting in 2023, we will be holding the first GM LGBTQ+ Sector Engagement half day conference this will be taking place at:
GMCVO, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6FZ
Deputy Mayor Kate Green will be opening the event.
We will be highlighting the work of The GM LGBTQ+ Advisory Panel, LGBTQ+ Activity across GM, The GM Pride Network as well as sessions covering:
- Hate Crime and Safety withing the LGBTQ+ Community.
- LGBTQ Training & Education
- Staff Networks / Allyship
Refreshments and light lunch will be provided.
To Book: https://form.jotform.com/240112034981345
The Bright Futures Fund in partnership with Forever Manchester is now open for applications from Community Groups in Greater Manchester.
The Bright Futures Fund is offering awards of up to £5,000 and applications close at midday on Thursday 1st February 2024.
Do you know of a local group who could benefit? Why not pass on these details to them – you could help to make a difference.
https://forevermanchester.com/bright-futures-fund/?utm_campaign=1566738_05%2F01%2F2024%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Forever%20Manchester&dm_i=557N,XKWI,1WGZE8,3V26A,1
LGBT Foundation Training Academy Re-launch Webinar
Mon 15 Jan 2024 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT
Online, Zoom
Want to find out more about LGBT Foundation’s training programme? Join them as they go through their Training Academy offer and how they can support you to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ colleagues, clients, patients, visitors and at home and in the community. If you’ve already accessed their training then this in an opportunity to discover the new aspects of their programme that could benefit you again – including their brand new Policy Workshop! There will be plenty of time for questions at the end, they look forward to seeing you there! https://buytickets.at/lgbtfoundation/1078458
Open Table: Safe Sacred Space for LGBTQIA+ Christians and their friends:
On Sunday 21st January Sacred Trinity Church in Salford are very pleased to have the Rt Rev David Walker, Bishop of Manchester as guest speaker at our monthly Open Table service.They hope to give him a warm welcome from the LGBTQIA+ community. Refreshments are served from 6.45pm and the service starts at 7.15pm. Open Table Network (OTN) is a growing partnership of communities across England & Wales which welcome and affirm people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, & Asexual (LGBTQIA) + our families, friends & anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving community.
www.sacredtrinity.org.uk
The Gaydio Academy in partnership with Manchester City Council, is delivering radio and work skills training, peer support and mentoring to help jobless people from Greater Manchester find secure employment and training as part of ‘Work Club 2023-2024’.
All learners will see themselves enrolled into the industry whilst benefiting from one-to-one support and onward volunteering opportunities as well as tailored CV workshops and advice.
Details of the next workshop are below.
Date: 22 to 24 January 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Gaydio, Suite 1a, Manchester One, M1 3LF
Further information and to apply visit the website Work Club 2023-2024 (Manchester) – Gaydio Academy
Tranuary Is Back For 2024
Serving you the Crème de la Crème of Trans+ talent from across the UK, Manchester’s day-to-night festival BY trans FOR trans is kicking off the new year with a BANG featuring trans exclusive create workshops by day and sht hot queer hedonism by night until the early hours.
Book Launch: ‘One Love’ with Matt Cain
To mark the start of LGBT History Month, join the Bury LGBTQI+ Forum and Novelist Matt Cain to celebrate the launch of his brand new book ‘One Love’ with a reading from his book, followed by a question and answer session with Matt.
This free event includes arrival drinks and canapes on Friday 2nd February 2024 at Bury Art Museum.
Supported by the Bury LGBTQI+ Forum, Bury Council’s Culture Fund and Bury Art Museum.
Two men. Twenty years of friendship. One love.
2002 – Danny arrives at Manchester University determined not to hide from the world any longer. This is the year his life will begin. He locks eyes with a handsome stranger across the hall at the Fresher’s Fair. It starts with a wink and soon Danny and Guy are best friends.
2022 – Now, both single for the first time in years, Danny and Guy return to the confetti-covered streets of the Gay Village for Manchester Pride. After years of shared adventures and lost dreams, Danny finally plans to share the secret he has been keeping for two decades. He has always been in love with Guy. Could this weekend be the end of a twenty-year friendship . . . or the start of something new and even more beautiful?
To reserve a ticket: https://770cc.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeFuBoPy5abYaCddlZp2q/pJnuybwvKiFx
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration of the lives of LGBT+ people of the past. It is marked every February in the UK, with each year’s celebration having its own unique theme. The Proud Trust has produced a free downloadable pack for schools to celebrate LGBT+ History Month, including four engaging lesson plans developed by our expert Training and Education team.
The lesson plans are written with the National Curriculum in mind, with activities which can tie in to History, Relationships and Sex Education, Media Studies and English lessons. You can learn how to deliver the most effective LGBT+ History Month lessons at their online training course on 24th January.
If you are passionate about supporting LGBT+ young people in your school, why not take this as your cue to sign up for the Rainbow Flag Award and commit to making your school a safe, supportive and inclusive space for all students?
Free Download: file:///Users/carlaustin-behan/Downloads/LGBT+%20History%20Month%202024.pdf
Pro-Manchester: LGBTQ+ & Allies Networking Event
Thursday 8th February,
Following the resounding success of their inaugural LGBTQ+ and Allies Networking event last year, they are thrilled to extend an invitation to their upcoming follow-up event.
As we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month 2024, they are eager to build on the momentum and positive energy generated at this year’s event. This event serves as an opportunity for networking, making connections, and continuing the important conversation around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within the pro-manchester community. There’re also planning to provide a short educational element to the evening, in line with this year’s LGBT+ History Month theme. Further details to be announced in due course.
Complimentary welcome drinks will be served from around 5:30-6pm followed by canapes / finger food.
The event is kindly hosted and sponsored by the Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel which is located on Water Street (postcode: M3 4JQ).
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
For any further enquires about this event, contact [email protected]
Northern Cocks LGBTQ+ Badminton Club invites all NHS, Firefighters, Police Officers and staff to a FREE introductory session of badminton on the 15th February 2023.
The club is a social club, catering for all abilities, so everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never played badminton before.
When: Thursday 21st March 2023
Location: Manchester Velodrome, Stuart Street, M11 4DQ
Time: 6pm-8pm
For more information, contact their social media or WhatsApp Pete on 07467599041
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
Job Vacancies:
The Proud Trust: Join their team as a Youth Worker
Their life changing work with LGBT+ young people is ever evolving as their lives and experiences of the world are constantly changing. They have some very exciting and pioneering new projects to get up and running in 2024, and you could be an important part of that. So, if you are passionate about creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT+ young people and thrive on making a positive impact in the lives of young people, they would love for you to join their dynamic, creative and inspirational team.
This vacancy is for: • Full time role (37.5hrs) • Salary: £22,318 to £27,681 per annum plus 5% pension contributions
Download the job pack for further details, and they look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Reward of up to £10,000 for key information on those involved in a series of attacks on the Clonezone Store in Manchester’s Gay Village.
Do you know anyone who was involved? Tell the independent charity Crime Stoppers what you know and stay 100% anonymous. www.crimestoppers-uk.org 0800 555111