GM LGBTQ+ Community Newsletter 28.10.22

Morning All,

Although we’ve seen a decline in the number of cases of monkeypox being reported, it’s important to stay aware of the signs & symptoms, incl.
• Fever
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Rash or blister-like spots

If you think you have symptoms suggesting monkeypox, stay at home if you can & try to limit physical contact with others. Call your local sexual health service or 111.
More info 

NHS England have launched a monkeypox vaccination site finder tool. Details attached and the tool is here: 

Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester

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Consortium LGBT+ Funding Opportunities

Sports Media LGBT+ Update: What’s happening in LGBTQ+ Sports

LGBT Foundation – The Community Café is back!
First Saturday of each month, 10am – 1pm
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

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.
Play the lottery, support the community – it’s fun, it’s simple and everybody wins!”
This year they’re giving you one last chance to win a fantastic prize – a £1,000 Bike Voucher! Are you looking for ways to keep fit through autumn? Maybe you’re looking to save some fuel on the commute? Or perhaps just keeping an eye out for that perfect Christmas present; whatever your reasons, this really is an amazing prize!
The special prize draw for the bike voucher will take place Tomorrow on Saturday 29th October. There’s no need to buy separate tickets, you will be automatically entered into this prize draw. Of course, you are welcome to buy additional tickets. Every ticket you buy is an extra chance to win, and an extra fundraising boost for The Rainbow Lottery Community Fund. It’s a win-win situation!
For more info:

The LGBT Veterans Independent Review has been set up to examine the impact of the 1967 to 2000 ban on homosexuality in the UK Armed Forces.
The Review will seek to better understand the experiences of LGBT individuals who served in the Armed Forces from 1967 to 2000 and will provide recommendations to government on how to address this historic hurt.
If you or someone you know, were impacted by the ban, head over to their website to find out how you can inform the review.
www.gov.uk/lgbt-veterans-review
Follow on all social media: @LGBTVetReview
Please find attached a pdf copy of the “Fighting with Pride” e-guide to the Call for Evidence.

It is written to help veterans understand the language, logic, layout and requirements of the Review’s online Questionnaire used for the Call for Evidence, to encourage them to submit their ‘evidence’, to provide tips and advice, and to signpost available support, should they wish to use it.
It is not intended to substitute the Review’s Questionnaire, and it steers all enquiries in the first place to the Independent Review team, as this is their Call for Evidence not FWP.
Hyperlinks are provided so that it is not necessary to search for support when it is mentioned but clicking on the link will take the reader straight to that website or page.
https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/

Touchstones Rochdale would like to invite you to “Queering Collections” on Wednesday 16th November, 5.30pm (free event)
If you would like to go along, please book your place here

For this event, they’ll be joined by the individuals behind this work including Pierette Squires at Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum and Dominic Bilton from The Whitworth Art Gallery, with a Q&A to follow.
Location: Touchstones Rochdale, The Esplanade, OL16 1AQ
Duration: 1h 30m

They also have their first Queer Creative Writing Workshop at Touchstones Rochdale on Wednesday 30th November 2022, 4.30-6pm.
Join artists and community curators Riz Ali and Chase Waterman for a free inclusive writing workshop and to explore some of the themes in Liz Collins’ Mischief exhibition.
If you would like to come along, please book your place here
https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/whats-on/events/queer-creative-writing-workshop/
These events are part of their current exhibition Liz Collins: Mischief, Touchstones has learnt more about ‘queering’ their collections in order to better represent the LGBTQ+ community in Rochdale. The exhibition includes loans from Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum and Walker Art Gallery who have both worked extensively to uncover LGBTQ narratives through their exhibitions, collections and programming.

Homobloc have launched a charity T-shirt collection with Róisín Murphy, Honey Dijon and Manchester’s Feel Good Club.
All proceeds from the T-shirt range will be evenly split between Homobloc’s charity partners: The LGBT Foundation, The Proud Trust, George House Trust and Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Community Fund.
You can find the full range over at www.homoelectricshop.com

Canal Street VIP Card
Launching Trib3 Deansgate
Launching 3rd November, Trib3 & Vib3 is a monthly workout and social for LGBTQ+ people and allies.
Delivering the signature Trib3 workout, it’s a 45 minute HIIT workout using the treadmill, resistance training, and attack bike.
Set to choreographed music and incredible lighting, their high intensity interval training can burn up to 1,000 calories in one session!
Linked to a heart rate monitor, everyone’s metrics are projected on screen during class, so you can see how hard you’re working, the calories you’re burning, and when you’ve hit a class PB!
Snacks and drinks are provided after class for community members to chat, network and mingle.
With LGBTQ Wellness spearheading this initiative, known for delivering incredible events for the community, the night is set to be a success!
See a video of their taster event here
Never done a fitness class before? Nervous you won’t know others? James of @LGBTQ Wellness personally looks after all first timers at their events. Making sure he knows everyone’s names, and helping others get acquainted, it’s LGBTQ Wellness’ objective to never leave anyone feeling left out. It’s going to be an incredible launch evening with places booking up quickly, so secure your spot as soon as possible!
USE CODE: LGBTQTRIB3S
Need to buy or renew your card? To buy card and phone together

Pride in Practice Patient Experience Survey 2022
This survey is open to all LGBTQ+ people living in the United Kingdom. At the end of the survey, all valid respondents will have the opportunity to enter our raffle for £200 in gift vouchers. The survey will close on Friday 30th October. If you’d like to share your experiences at the GP, dentist, pharmacist, or optometrist, have your say at https://lgbt.foundation/pipsurvey2022

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
Manchester | A Conversation with Stephen Whittle OBE
Join Pride in Leadership in Manchester for a fascinating conversation with longstanding trans-rights activist Stephen Whittle OBE. Their discussion will cover Stephen’s incredible life story, his perceptions on the progress we’ve made, the current trans landscape, and what we need to do next. He will also share his advice for business leaders.
The event will include food, drinks and casual networking time.
When: 17 November, 5.30pm
Details and registration are here
Pride in Leadership is facilitated by Matt Haworth (Reason Digital) & Claire Ebrey (On The Level).
www.prideinleadership.co.uk

KYP is pleased to announce the return of Rochdale Diversity Awards this year after a break due to the Pandemic…

The Diversity Awards aim to recognise contributions made by individuals, groups and/or organisations in making progress within their organisations and/or communities towards inclusion, cohesion, and diversity within the workplace and/or service provision.
This is great opportunity to showcase the good work being carried out in the borough of Rochdale and to share good practice. The Awards recognise and reward the excellent work undertaken by individuals, groups, and organisations in promoting social cohesion within the borough and aim to motivate service providers to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion remains at the forefront of strategic and operational considerations.
For those who are new to Rochdale Diversity Awards or to refresh your memory – Please Click on this link to view a short video of the RDA 2017 Awards ceremony.

Further information can be found on our website. please visit our website www.kyp.org.uk.
The Rochdale Diversity Awards 2022 award categories are:
1. Cohesion Award
2. Workforce Diversity Award
3. Diversity in Apprenticeships
4. Diversity in Education Award
5. Diversity in Health and Social Care Award
6. Diversity in Public Sector Partnership Working Award
7. Breaking Barriers Award
8. Voluntary & Faith Sector Award
9. Outstanding Achievement in Diversity

Nominations are now open and close on 31st October 2022.
To download Nomination Guidance Notes, please click <here>
To download the Nomination form, please click <here>

The Sunday Boys’ annual A Very Queer Christmas returns this December with more of their unique brand of choral singing, storytelling and festive reflection.
Now a staple in the queer Christmas calendar, this special concert sees the choir creatively exploring the role darkness and light plays in our lives in during the festive period through a queer perspective.
They’ll explore a time of year that can be as joyous as it is difficult as we take you on a queer festive journey, through music, singing, joy and spoken word.
This special concert sees the world premiere of a new Christmas carol titled The Bells by Kerry Andrew, and exciting arrangements such as In the Bleak Midwinter, The Rose, Wonders in the Sky, Solstice Carol, White Christmas, We Need a Little Christmas, alongside hits from the likes of Kate Bush and George Michael. The evening will be framed by original texts by Mark Croasdale.
Tickets: https://billetto.co.uk/e/a-very-queer-christmas-2022-our-solstice-night-tickets-732857
www.thesundayboys.com / @The_SundayBoys

Want to influence how you will get around Greater Manchester in the future?
As Greater Manchester builds towards the Bee Network, their vision for an integrated public transport system, they want to better understand young people’s experiences of getting around the region.
If you travel frequently on buses, trams, trains and by foot or bike, or feel that you are put off by public transport and active travel, the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority wants to hear from you.
Take part in a survey
Your views will help influence future policies designed to improve the lives of young people in Greater Manchester and beyond. complete the survey before 31 October.

Gaydio has teamed up with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to create the ‘Culture Calendar’ to let you see a different cultural side of Manchester going through 2022 and 2023. Their Academy participants have found the shows, expeditions and much more that you might miss out on. From interviews to reviews, their participants have done the hard work so all you have to do is click the link below to find your next day out https://www.gaydioacademy.co.uk/projects/the-culture-calendar/?fbclid=IwAR1CGGpQdggZet6-GySvvAVUBNFa2XpY_PG4wG1pxnUpoZU9L2fj7J7MqGc

Healthwatch Oldham are asking for your feedback on accessing cancer screening, knowing which cancer screening you can access and your actual experience of any cancer screenings undertaken as a transgender, intersex, non-binary or gender fluid person.

This will help them to better understand any areas of improvement you feel are required and share your experiences around cancer screening experiences with Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, GP practices, local cancer screening services and the LGBT foundation. They are asking for feedback because better access and knowledge around cancer screening has been raised nationally and locally so lived experience around this subject helps to inform and create positive change.
Please see below link for Survey:
https://www.healthwatcholdham.co.uk/your-health-and-experiences-cancer-screening-transgender-intersex-non-binary-or-gender-fluid-person
Access link via Twitter:

We're asking for your feedback on accessing cancer screening, knowing which cancer screening you can access and your actual experience of any cancer screenings undertaken as a transgender, intersex, non-binary or gender fluid person.

Open until 14th Oct:https://t.co/l3WyLxIyeQ pic.twitter.com/oqCNSxe77H

— Healthwatch Oldham (@HWOldham) August 25, 2022

or on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/HealthwatchOldham/posts/pfbid02udRn8bGiRTXczA4AzH2fhPLYms2FbjYYBpQS678XUSoBFDjy8v7zYZPc24dft21Zl

Job Vacancies:
MPTS – Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service
Have a number of paid tribunal member vacancies and they’re really keen to attract LGBTQ+ applicants. The MPTS hears fitness to practise cases brought against doctors and is part of the GMC, although operationally separate. You can find out more info about the roles here: MPTS | Current Vacancies (mpts-uk.org)

Legacy of 67 Initiative Arts – Recruiting Paid Apprenticeships
As part of the delivery of Legacy of ’67, Initiative Arts is recruiting a Creative Apprentice and a Production Apprentice to work on the delivery of public-facing elements of the project between January and April 2023.
They are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experienced barriers to pursuing a career in the creative arts, people from global majority communities, people who identify as being LGBTQ+, and people who have other protected characteristics.
Initiative Arts is working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver Legacy of ’67. They are recording the stories of LGBTQ+ people who have been affected by the changes in public attitudes towards homosexuality during the past fifty years. These oral histories will form the source material for a new play, an art exhibition, and a symposium and both posts will be working on these elements of the project.
Initiative Arts has previously delivered projects focused on LGBTQ+ heritage. Polari Mission in 2013 documented the endangered language of Polari, which forms an important part of LGBTQ+ history and identity. Life’s a Drag in 2016 explored the history of Drag in Manchester, from the infamous Hulme Drag Ball of 1880 to the present day.
Closing date for applications is 11 November 2022 at 6pm
Further details and application pack are at https://www.initiativearts.co.uk

LGBT Foundation:
Social Media & Digital Marketing Officer
Sexual Health Digital Delivery Coordinator
Find out about the latest job vacancies with the LGBT Foundation:
https://lgbt.foundation/jobs
The Proud Trust have a number of exciting roles available!
Listed below are their current vacancies, head to their website to find out more about the roles and how to apply.
To find out more head to: https://www.theproudtrust.org/about-us/our-team/work-for-us/

Volunteering Opportunities:
LGBT Foundation are looking for more people to support with the Village Angels Programme, The team are out around the Village every weekend from 9pm – 3am making sure that everyone in our community stays safe; providing everything from First Aid, to Mental Health support, or just a little bit of help getting home. If you’re passionate about helping people, and think you can be a friendly face on a night, then sign up here

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