GM LGBTQIA+ Community Network Newsletter
Friday, 8th November 2024Fighting With Pride, the LGBT+ Military Charity, on behalf of HM Armed Forces and funded through a government grant, are looking to appoint an artist to deliver a public memorial to be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. This is to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the LGBT+ Armed Forces community and to recognise the hidden history of LGBT+ Service in HM Armed Forces.
The sum allocated is £230,000, and the timeline is:
(1) Application form by 19 November 2024
(2) Shortlist by early December
(3) Interview in early January 2025
(4) Delivery by 22 August 2025
The compressed timeline is imperative to ensure completion during the 25th anniversary year of the lifting of the ban on LGBT+ military service.
For all the details:
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://canal-st.co.uk/?na=v&nk=13316-ff801782ef&id=59
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Manchester Evening News
https://newsletters.e.reachplc.com/gGCuBtVslTgKxJYd0sXoO0/nVUnVyEqfXjkBj-hsPaK/ttz9AFtpfMKKYcae4oKs/2N9tlY59Ljyf1aiGEEqa/3JaLvVp2bINJbE-fWhXq/hdP7g-MPL9VKC4GMxDeW/cdnz/bRml.php?ID=1TR0Q8Au
Fighting with Pride: Monthly Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/fightingwithpride/fighting-with-pride-newsletter-october-2024
Consortium: For Stronger LGBT+ Communities
Sector News: https://mailchi.mp/7ec51d21aa2e/sep24-10895984?e=4ef77ba796
Funding News: https://mailchi.mp/9a1a32de8c4e/funding-news-jun23-10895466?e=4ef77ba796
Proud 2B Parents: November Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/191d2f8455db/november-2024-monthly-email-16524258?e=c3332628fc
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin, Issue no 101, November 2024
https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=10100
Forever Manchester: Monthly Newsletter
https://email-forevermanchester.com/cr/AQij0w4Qrr10GLC26zYvcqmyJq2aEfOPmrccFhv0Zqg5enX9eKdVUTFfdDoxqQ
Answer Cancer Champions: Newsletter
https://data.answercancergm.org.uk/civicrm/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fmailing%2Fview&reset=1&id=296&cid=1878&cs=97089341ea8c2fc6362c418bb5fae99f_1729610235_168
The Nine things every man should know about Prostate Cancer:
https://outwithprostatecancer.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3f560baf1b57349fe697a8be&id=cae32950d6&e=a7036685b2
The Department of Health and Social Care are currently running a £1 million match funded Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund, aimed at increasing the number of AEDs in public places.
For information including FAQs, eligibility and how to apply is here https://www.defibgrant.co.uk/
The casting team of The Great British Bake Off are excited to announce that the applications are now open for series 16. They’re on the lookout for talented home bakers from all walks of life and are specifically trying to reach out to the LGBTQIA+ community to let people know that they can apply.
They want to make the tent a welcoming and inclusive place for all, so they always reach out to communities that are currently underrepresented on our screens to try and spread the word. If there is anything you could do to help them get the message out that applications are open, They’d be incredibly grateful.
Here’s a message you could use to help get the word out:
Have YOU got what it takes to bake in the famous white tent?
They’re looking for the next batch of bakers for The Great British Bake Off, and they want to hear from talented home bakers.
If you or someone you know is a talented home baker then apply now at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk or email on [email protected] or call 0117 456 8530 for an application form.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 9th December 2024.
If you would like any more information or help in applying, please do get in touch. You can call us on 0117 456 8530 or email [email protected]
One important thing to note is that it is completely ok if people haven’t made literally everything before. There is always time to practice through the process and everyone has their own baking strengths and weaknesses so people who love baking have nothing to lose by applying!
Sparkle: Trans Awareness Week Events
Wednesday 13th November, 7pm-8pm
Gender Affirming Cuts with Keri Blue Webinar and Q&A
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gender-affirming-cuts-with-keri-blue-webinar-tickets-1062933836719
Thursday 14th November, 6.30pm-8pm
Top Surgery Myth-Busting with Dr Ioannis Ntanos Webinar and Q&A
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-surgery-myth-busting-with-dr-ioannis-ntanos-tickets-1065656690849
Sunday 17th November, 12pm-4pm
Trans Family Fun Day at The Proud Place
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trans-family-fun-day-tickets-1061276981019
Wednesday 20th November, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil at Sackville Gardens
Organised by Manchester Pride, Not A Phase, Sparkle, The Proud Trust, Trans Creative, and Trans Pride Manchester. The Proud Place will be livestreaming the Vigil for those who are unable / don’t want to attend in person. The Centre will open from 4pm-10pm, as a community space before, during and after the Vigil.
If you have any questions about these events, please email [email protected]
Rochdale Borough Council – Wednesday 20th November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance; An annual observance that honours the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
You are invited to join them at 10am at Number One Riverside as they raise the Pride progress flag. They will be joined by the Deputy Mayor Councillor Janet Emsley and the Leader of the council, Councillor Neil Emmott.
Following a short ceremony they will move indoors for refreshments.
Please share this invite with anyone you feel may be interested in attending.
Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil – Volunteers Needed
Hosted in collaboration with Trans Pride MCR, Sparkle, Trans Creative and Not a Phase, Manchester Pride are helping curate the Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil on the 20th of November.
They are currently looking for volunteers to help with the event from 2pm to 9.30pm. You can volunteer for as long as you wish. If you are interested, please use the link below to register interest:
VOLUNTEER FOR THE TDOR VIGIL After The Act: HOME Mcr, 12th – 16th November
After the Act is a new 1980’s-inspired musical about pride, protest…and abseiling lesbians.
Thatcher’s Section 28, which banned the “promotion” of homosexuality in schools, was the landmark legislation that silenced a generation, offered a global blueprint for LGBTQ+ oppression and galvanised a community. After the Act is funny, camp and unapologetically queer but also a clear-eyed exposure of the political playbook used to enact repressive laws.
Its joyously exuberant original live score accompanies the inspiring, sometimes heart-breaking, stories of teachers, students and activists impacted by the legislation. This is the story of how a moral panic gripped a nation – and a generation decided to fight back.
https://homemcr.org/production/after-the-act/
Pro-Manchester: EDI Lunch, 13 Nov 2024
Join pro-manchester for a dynamic EDI-focused lunch where industry leaders will share practical tips and insights for creating more inclusive workplaces and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in your business.
Learn from industry leaders about the latest strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business. Network with peers committed to fostering an equitable environment and leave with actionable ideas to drive meaningful change.
This event will also mark the exciting launch of the Racial Equity Group, a pro-manchester initiative dedicated to addressing racial inequalities in the North West business community. Join them to learn how REG plans to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and connect with peers who are equally committed to positive change.
Don’t miss this opportunity to champion inclusivity and leave with actionable ideas to make a real impact in your company, tickets are available now!
Date: Wednesday 13th November 2024
Time: 12.00PM – 03.30PM
Location: Manchester Hall, The John Rylands Roof Terrace, 6 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT
Cost: Members £55 (+VAT), £525 (+VAT) per table of 10, Non-Members £70 (+VAT), £675 (+VAT) per table of 10
https://www.pro-manchester.co.uk/event/edi-lunch-2024/
World AIDS Day | DoxyPEP in the UK: hopes and concerns for implementation
To mark World AIDS Day, the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the University of Edinburgh will hold an expert roundtable about the emergence of the STI prevention tool doxycycline prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) in UK sexual healthcare. With current debates about whether and how implement DoxyPEP in the UK, there are a lot of hopes, such as reduction of common STIs, and concerns, including anti-microbial resistance and healthcare costs, at play.
Join them in this roundtable with key voices to discuss these issues and understand what a multidisciplinary approach to DoxyPEP implementation may look like. In this event, speakers from across clinical, research, and community spaces will discuss their ideas about the implementation of DoxyPEP in the UK, and you will have a chance to ask your own questions.
The event will be held online on 29 November 10:00am to 11:30am UK time (GMT).
This event is supported by the Viral Memories project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ES/003604/1).
Speakers include:
- Claire Dewsnap: Consultant physician in genitourinary medicine and Immediate Past President of the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV.
- Manik Kohli: Sexual Health doctor and NIHR doctoral fellow at UCL exploring DoxyPEP
- John Gilmore: Lecturer in Nursing at UCD focusing on social justice and the healthcare needs of LGBT+ communities.
- Benjamin Weil: Head of research and community knowledge generation for The Love Tank.
For information and queries, please email [email protected]
Tickets have now been released for the annual Festive Celebration of the LGBTQI+ Community Manchester Cathedral, Monday 16th December, 7pm – 9pm.
The Sunday Boys: A Very Queer Christmas, 21 Dec, 7pm – Manchester Cathedral
This December, The Sunday Boys are thrilled to bring back their much loved annual event, A Very Queer Christmas, where choral singing, rich storytelling, and festive reflection come together in a celebration of the season.
Now a much-anticipated tradition in the queer holiday calendar, this special concert invites you to explore and enjoy the festive period, all through a uniquely queer lens.
This concert sees exciting arrangements such as In the Bleak Midwinter, The Rose, Wonders in the Sky, Solstice Carol, and White Christmas, alongside hits from the likes of Kate Bush. The evening will be framed by original texts by Mark Croasdale.
Tickets available here: https://billetto.co.uk/e/a-very-queer-christmas-2024-our-solstice-night-tickets-1070496
NEW LGBTQ+ Active Ageing Film
HIV can be a real drag (pun intended), but especially for older LGBTQ+ adults who face unique challenges. Watch drag queen and HIV activist Daisy Puller and HIV and sexual health consultant Dr. Laura Waters discussing this important topic and its impact on our LGBTQ+ communities, as well as answering questions on healthy ageing from a live audience.
They’ll discuss:
- Special challenges of ageing in the LGBTQ+ community
- Managing HIV as you get older
- Pre-exposure prophylactic therapy initiation (PrEP)
This film was produced by DKBmed and first premiered at LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Ageing programme ‘Over 50s Celebration Event’ in August 2024, where the live Q&A section was filmed.
Watch the film in full here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4709797/3E3DE47B05CE89138899B4B2C99AA4CD
Ginger Johnson Blows Off: HOME Mcr, 22 Nov
Join comedian, crash mat and winner of Drag Race UK Ginger Johnson as she swaps her stilettos for safety goggles and takes a death-defying leap from the runway to the real world.
Expect big hair, big heart and big laughs as Britain’s ditziest daredevil takes on her biggest challenge yet and asks the question: just how far will she go for a round of applause?
Bursting with stunning looks and cunning stunts, Ginger Johnson Blows Off! is a hilarious new show about taking risks, pushing yourself and living up to expectations.
https://homemcr.org/production/ginger-johnson-blows-off/
NHS: Young People’s Event: Open Day for Young People, 27 Nov, 10am – 3.30pm
The Nowgen Centre. Oxford Road Campus, Manchester M13 9WU
https://mft.nhs.uk/member-meetings/young-peoples-event-3/
I Wish: HOME Mcr, 29 Nov – 8 Dec
By Le Gateau Chocolat, Rachel Bagshaw and Seiriol Davies.
Step into a whimsical world where wishes come to life, but with a twist!
If you’re looking for some fun family activities for the little ones this Autumn, join award-winning theatre artist and singer, Le Gateau Chocolat, as they transform into The Wish Giver for an unforgettable theatrical and musical extravaganza the whole family will cherish.
Taking inspiration from our most loved fairy tales, I Wish leads you on a fantastical adventure exploring what happens when wishes are granted, but not as expected!
With upbeat showstoppers to heartwarming ballads, fantastical set and costume designs, I Wish is “A gorgeous, glittery, dazzling delight of a Musical that reimagines what theatre for young audiences can be like” ★★★★ Everything Theatre
Don’t miss your chance to experience this enchanting one person show about self-discovery, acceptance and joy.
https://homemcr.org/production/i-wish/
FORWARD CIC – Improving the wellbeing of Stockport’s LGBTQIA+ community. Follow on social media
https://www.facebook.com/ForwardLGBT
https://www.instagram.com/forward_stockport/
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
The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Eamonn O’Neal DL, has launched the Young Citizen Of The Year Award and the nominations are now open.
The High Sheriff is making this award to young people who are doing something exceptional and to recognise selflessness, kindness, bravery, thoughtfulness, or actions that are making a difference to our communities.
You may be aware of some deserving young people and perhaps you could encourage some nominations. He would also be very grateful if you would kindly share the details with your contacts and networks.
There will be one Young Citizen Of The Year winner in each of the ten Greater Manchester’s boroughs, celebrated at a special ceremony in the Spring of 2025.
The Awards are very kindly sponsored by Beaverbrooks and supported by The High Sheriff Police Trust and The Manchester United Foundation
The closing date is 31st January 2025. Forms are available via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/gmdY7aMSKU
If you have any questions, please direct them to the High Sheriff via email: [email protected]
Hate Crime Awareness Grants:
See application and guidance here:
£5000 Hate Crime Awareness Grants 2025 Programme | Manchester Community Central
Next year they are offering a special one-off programme of thirteen £5000, Hate Crime Awareness grants, to fund projects that will take place within the city of Manchester across nine months between Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week in February 2025 and National Hate Crime Awareness Week in October.
They are looking for Organisations that work in the City of Manchester, to promote Hate Crime Awareness through the months between February to October 2025. They want to see all your amazing and creative ideas on how they support the Greater Manchester Hate Crime Plan‘s 6 key priorities.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. For further guidance and all applications go to: [email protected]
Surveys / Questionnaires:
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025: “Community”
Next year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, theme is ‘Community’, they are looking for Greater Manchester citizens to have their voices heard in the campaign. The campaign will be seen across the Metrolink, buses and on social media. The video they want to create will involve people from all 10 Boroughs across GM.
What they want to know:
- What does community mean?
- What are your experiences of hate crime?
- If reported, what was your experience like?
Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness – Campaign 2025
We Are Survivors is engaged in a project with Alliance Manchester Business School (University of Manchester) and they were successful in becoming a VCFSE organisation that has been taken on to create a real life project for a group of MBA Students. Think like the tasks/teams on The Apprentice.
The 5 MBA Students (known as Team Tango) are looking at We Are Survivors impact as an organisation on the awareness of the issue of male sexual violence; how it can better plan our messaging and directly delivery response and are collecting and analysing data and its already fascinating! Using their client engagement data, they’re already showing us trends that the charity just didn’t have the expertise to see.
So Team Tango are now looking at understanding public awareness around sexual harm affecting men in Greater Manchester and they have developed a really simple survey, which of course is entirely voluntary, and no personally identifiable information is being collected. The goal of this is to understand public awareness around sexual harm affecting men and to assess familiarity with the support offered by We Are Survivors. By sharing your insights, you’re helping them to enhance outreach and education efforts, working towards their vision of ensuring that no male survivor is left behind.
We Are Survivors would be so grateful if you could share with anyone you know in Greater Manchester and ask them to take a few moments to type a few things into this survey with their opinions etc https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_42WizqCCYYtuEaa
Bee in the Loop with Greater Manchester Police
They are trying to increase their ability to spread good news stories and crime prevention advice to as many people as possible.
Please speak to your friends and family about Bee In The Loop and help to promote this facility.
visit : Home Page – Bee in the Loop
Pride in Leadership is conducting a survey to examine barriers to career development experienced by LGBTQ+ people. Over 900 people have responded already and they would like to get to 1,000. Please complete it here, and pass it onto your friends and colleagues – A call to action – survey of LGBTQ+ people examining potential barriers to career development – Pride In Leadership
Jobs / Volunteering:
Fighting With Pride is recruiting a Fundraising Officer
12-month fixed term contract
0.4 FTE – 15 hours per week
£30,000 per annum pro rata (based on 37.5 hours per week)
Home based
Closing date – 21st November 2024
Fighting With Pride (FWP) is looking for an outstanding Fundraising Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract for 15 hours per week.
FWP is a registered charity and was formed in January 2020 to support LGBTQ+ Veterans, serving personnel and their families, particularly those affected by the ‘gay ban’.
The Fundraising Officer will work at local and national level, to seek out, develop and instigate new and imaginative fundraising opportunities, as well as successfully maintaining those currently in place. These opportunities include writing bids, encouraging donations; and proactively exploring revenue streams to enhance funds for the charity.
Reporting to the Chief Executive the Fundraising Officer will also work closely with FWP colleagues across the UK.
If you have a proven track record in fundraising, project management skills and LGBTQ+ community / armed forces awareness and are interested in joining this friendly and encouraging team, please contact Julia Muir [email protected] for an application pack. Please then apply, sending your C.V. and a maximum of two sides of A4 covering letter, addressing each aspect of the Person Specification (contained in the Job Description) to Julia Muir at [email protected] by 4.00 p.m. on 21st November 2024.
Interviews will take place on 26th November 2024 in person, in London.
FWP is an Armed Forces Covenant Employer. They support and encourage service spouses, veterans and reservists in the workplace.
Greater Manchester Police: Independent Community Scrutiny Panel
The Independent Community Scrutiny Panel is a good way of getting your communities voice heard and making positive changes for your community.
Once every 2 months the group comes together to review Body Worn Videos of stop searches and suggest where they could be improved- whether that be directly providing feedback to the officer involved, or through force wide training provided to all officers.
Only by hearing the issues of the communities from members of those communities can they get better as a force and improve our working practices, so it is important to us that they get as many people from as many backgrounds as possible to join the ICSP so that we can truly understand how to address any issues with the use of police powers. These scrutiny panels give you a voice that GMP will listen to.
Becoming an ICSP member is fantastic opportunity to play a vital part in improving trust and confidence in GMP and building better relations with our community. You will become part of a team local people working with your local policing team on a voluntary basis.
What would I be doing as an ICSP member?
As an ICSP member you would be meeting with a group of community members and your local policing team on a voluntary basis where you will be provided with data and videos of stop searches. You will be given the opportunity to provide honest feedback on what you think as well as listening to other people’s views. The also seek feedback on how their practices impact on communities, whether that is the reality or the perception, especially where disproportionality is highlighted.
Please contact for more information and a chat about how to become an Independent Community Scrutiny Panel Member
Email: [email protected]
The Proud Trust – Treasurer (Board of Trustees)
The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ youth charity, empowering LGBT+ young people to be proud of who they are. The charity delivers youth work and one-to-one support across Greater Manchester. It also runs the Rainbow Flag Award national training and inclusion programme for schools, Proud Connections Live Chat, and manages Manchester’s LGBT+ Centre, The Proud Place.
They are looking for a new treasurer to strengthen and expand their board of trustees. If you are passionate about creating a better future for LGBT+ young people, and consider yourself to be experienced and have a strong understanding of charity finance management and controls, then they would love to hear from you.
file:///Users/carlaustin-behan/Downloads/Treasurer%20Trustee%20recruitment.pdf
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