GM LGBTQIA+ Community Network Newsletter
Monday, 25th November 2024Coffee with a Cop
This afternoon, Friday 22nd November 4pm – 5pm, at KAMPUS, Aytoun St, Manchester M1 3GL Coffee with a Cop, Partners & Community Together (PACT) is the process through which communities can raise any issues or concerns they have in their area to their local Neighbourhood Policing Team and partner agencies. Residents and users of the area are encouraged to discuss key issues within the community.
Bee in the Loop with Greater Manchester Police
GMP 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
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://canal-st.co.uk/?na=v&nk=13316-ff801782ef&id=65
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Manchester Evening News
https://newsletters.e.reachplc.com/SqtkzhBvh_q6dUpMDcaH0g/oSToT9c56S4tZodlcvsY/tfnhLS39eyQrARE9HxDS/i2NHhcYENpU0Gh-PDSst/ZdX_xSzA8bXOEHn5eHs1/0TkivFN46lzW6gc9mbXe/QmUX/oXAY.php?ID=SKD83Viy
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/12a9131e2ec3/funding-news-jun23-10896050?e=4ef77ba796
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin, Issue no 102, November 2024
https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=10116
Forever Manchester: Monthly Newsletter
https://email-forevermanchester.com/cr/AQij0w4Qrr10GLC26zYvcqmyJq2aEfOPmrccFhv0Zqg5enX9eKdVUTFfdDoxqQ
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/
Calling all people living with HIV in the UK
HIV Outcomes UK is conducting research to understand how HIV charities impact the quality of life for those they support. They need your voice to help shape the future of HIV care and support across the UK.
Please take the survey to share your experiences with HIV-focused services and what support matters most to you.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/RBCNPTM
Deadline: Friday, 13 December
Your insights will play a key role in informing recommendations to improve services and ensure better outcomes for people living with HIV.
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!
The Johnny Barlow Theatre Company are recruiting! If you or someone you know is over 18 and curious to try drama, music, podcasting, or community projects (plus cake!), join their taster session at Guide Bridge Theatre in Audenshaw on 5th December. No experience needed—sign up on Eventbrite
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/
Fighting With Pride Regional LGBT+ Veterans Online Community Cafes
Fighting With Pride, are always seeking new ways to share information, advice, and support and to bring LGBT+ Veterans together. With that in mind, they are setting up regional online LGBT+ Veterans Regional Community Cafés led by your regional FWP Veterans Community Workers. These cafés are similar to their larger Veteran Town Halls but very much local/regional in focus.
It is important that these events are inclusive and a safe space for all, so they ask that you read and agree to their simple group guidelines. These guidelines ensure that everyone who joins the café feels welcome and safe. Please read the guidelines here.
Registration is required; once registered, you will receive a link enabling you to join the cafe.
North West
Thursday 28th November 1830-1930. Register here.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
Midlands
Thursday 28th November 1930-2030. Register here.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
LOUDER: LGBTQ+ Cabaret, The Met, Bury – Sat 30 Nov, 7.30pm
The Met is delighted to announce LOUDER, a new LGBTQ+ cabaret extravaganza. LOUDER will help support The Met’s monthly LOUD LGBTQ+ cabaret night, which showcases and celebrates emerging and local LGBTQ+ talent, encouraging “audiences to support this important work.”
LOUDER will take place upstairs in The Met’s main performance space Derby Hall, providing an even bigger stage for local LGBTQ+ artists.
All profit from this event will support future LOUD cabarets ensuring LGBTQ+ artists in the region get access to a regular performance slot with competitive fees.
The programme features star of RuPaul’s Drag Race season one, Davina De Campo and Mancunian comedy writer performer Soph Galustian, plus burlesque and cabaret from Coco Deville, comedy from Bethany Black, and disco-vocals from Night Thomas.
The host for the evening will be Mancunian writer, actor and activist Nathaniel J Hall, Artistic Director of Dibby Theatre.
Tickets: Standard £25
https://themet.org.uk/event/louder-cabaret/
Winner of Portrait of Britain in 2019 & 2023, photographer Allie Crewe working with Salford City Council and Salford CVS is showcasing the stories of Salford’s Disabled staff through a compelling exhibition at Swinton Gateway.
‘Still I Rise 2 is a powerful collection of stories and portraits, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of disabled individuals working in the city’s public and voluntary sectors.
For the first time, the new collection of 11 portraits is available for public viewing at Swinton Gateway exhibition space.
The exhibition Launches on Monday 2nd December 2024 6-7.30pm during Disability History Month and runs until January 2025.
They would like to invite you to the opening of the exhibition
Date – Monday 2nd December 2024
Time – 6-7.30pm
Venue – Swinton Gateway, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, Manchester M27 6BP
Parking – available at the venue
Light Refreshments will be provided
Please notify them of your attendance and any access or dietary needs to Equalities&[email protected]
Hope Mill Theatre: Tinderella, from 4th December
Manchester is about to get a bit naughtier with the opening of the Biggest Adult Panto to hit the City! Get Ready to Roar with Laughter at the Hottest Adult Pantomime of the Year – “Tinderella: Two Big Balls, One Happy Ending!”
Starring our very own home-grown Queer talent Dale Vicker and Luca Crawford as the Vile Ugly Sisters the run is selling fast and has been extended until January before it moves onto Birmingham.. so grab your tickets whilst you can and leave the kids at home for this one!
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester, 4th December – 5th January 2025. Prepare yourselves for a side-splitting, jaw-dropping, and outrageously hilarious experience that will leave you in stitches!
Introducing “Tinderella: Two Big Balls, One Happy Ending!” – the sensational adult pantomime that’s pushing the boundaries of laughter and titillation.
Step into a world where fairy tales take a wickedly scandalous twist, and where your inner child meets its cheeky alter ego. But let’s be clear – this show isn’t for the faint-hearted, and it’s definitely not for kids! So, leave the youngsters at home and swipe right for a night of unadulterated fun and frolics.
In a sassy and irreverent reimagining of the classic fairy tale, “Tinderella” invites you to embark on a wild ride through a land of innuendos, outuendos, and unexpected encounters. Created by the mastermind behind the renowned Above The Stag pantomimes, this production promises to take audaciousness to a whole new level.
Expect cheesy anthems that you can’t help but sing along to, spicy escapades that will have you blushing, and rib-tickling antics that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
One day, Tinders meets not one Prince, but two!….
Who has the biggest balls? Will this be her happy ending? Or will she lose more than her shoe?!
Warning: “Happy Endings are guaranteed!”
https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/tinderella/
Tickets are available 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
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]
Join the PROTEST to amplify Queer Voices:
Marking the 21st anniversary of the repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales, leading Northwest Arts company IAP:MCR launches their latest project: PROTEST!
In 1988 coinciding with the height of the AIDS crisis; less than 10% of British adults thought that same-sex relations were ‘acceptable’. Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government subsequently introduced Section 28 of the Local Government Act which prohibited the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ by schools and local authorities. In direct response to this, and as an act of protest and defiance, over 20,000 people took to Manchester’s streets to express their anger… making it the biggest single LGBTQ+ demonstration in British history. This extraordinary event is the starting point for PROTEST!
IAP:MCR want to meet anyone affected by Section 28: the stifled students, the silenced teachers, the organisers, and the tireless activists who fought right up until its repeal in 2003. They are particularly looking for the queer voices and untold stories that will enrich and refine the history of LGBTQ+ protest. These stories will be recorded and find a permanent home in Manchester’s public archives.
It’s part of this project, IAP:MCR will also recruit volunteers to conduct these brand-new interviews with LGBTQ+ people in the Northwest who were at the demonstration, or who have engaged in dissent, or who were affected by social attitudes and prejudice over the past 25 years.
To find out more about how to get involved in PROTEST! as an interviewee or as a volunteer interviewer, please contact Rosheen O’Hanlon at [email protected]
Winner of Portrait of Britain in 2019 & 2023, photographer Allie Crewe working with Salford City Council and Salford CVS is showcasing the stories of Salford’s Disabled staff through a compelling exhibition at Swinton Gateway.
‘Still I Rise 2 is a powerful collection of stories and portraits, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of disabled individuals working in the city’s public and voluntary sectors.
For the first time, the new collection of 11 portraits is available for public viewing at Swinton Gateway exhibition space.
The exhibition Launches on Monday 2nd December 2024 6-7.30pm during Disability History Month and runs until January 2025.
They would like to invite you to the opening of the exhibition
Date – Monday 2nd December 2024
Time – 6-7.30pm
Venue – Swinton Gateway, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, Manchester M27 6BP
Parking – available at the venue
Light Refreshments will be provided
Please notify us of your attendance and any access or dietary needs to Equalities&[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
Are You Autistic?
Does your experience of gender differ from that you were assigned at birth?
Amy is a neurodivergent PhD student researcher in the school of Nursing and Midwifery at UCLan and looking for people to take part in a study exploring their experiences
You will qualify for this study if you are:
- 18+
• Your gender experiences differs from that assigned at birth - You identify as autistic
The study involves:
- Taking part in an interview answering questions about your experiences and feelings
- The interview will be online and you can choose to use your camera or not
- It would last about 1 hour
You might want to take part because:
- You have a unique experience, and by sharing these experiences and feelings other people may better understand how things are for you.
To find out more, send an email
Amy Edwards-Smith
You can also contact their supervisor Dr Paul Reid [email protected]
This research has obtained ethical approval from The University of Central Lancashire’s HEALTH Ethics Review Panel,
Ref: HEALTH 01150
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:
Prestwich Pride: Join The Team
Opportunities like this don’t come up every day! If you’re interested in supporting the management and direction of Prestwich Pride, they want to hear from you.
They are looking to grow their team to help them sustain their events and fundraising, and are seeking dedicated, passionate and all round good people to join their team. Role information is below, please email [email protected] to register your interest and for any further details and all positions are voluntary.
EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
They are looking for someone to curate their primary line-up of DJs, artists, and performers, ensuring a diverse and inclusive line-up of fabulous entertainment. This role includes booking acts as well as liaison with acts for any equipment and to provide/enlist any tech support for events as needed.
SENIOR FUNDRAISER
They are looking for someone to help with community outreach, engaging local businesses and independents with events and fundraising efforts (such as overseeing their raffle and window art initiative with the lovely Myro).
TREASURER
They are looking for someone with financial know-how to manage their accounts and funding to ensure the future viability of Prestwich Pride, and to direct how they budget for the various elements of our events.
Independent Panel Member for School Admissions Appeal Panels
Salford City Council is committed to recruiting people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve as panel members.
They are currently looking for volunteers and actively encourage applications from people who belong to communities that are currently under-represented on our panels including:
* Ethnically diverse communities
* Religious communities
* People with lived experience of special educational needs and/or disabled people
* Under 50s
* Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people
To apply to be an Independent Panel Member
Please apply to be considered on the Greater Jobs website here.
Please read the role profile and if you need any further information, please phone or email Liz Wright on 0161 793 2811 at [email protected]
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]
If you feel that you no longer wish to receive these emails, PLEASE let me know, I would hate to think I am bombarding you with information that you don’t require and it is just blocking up your inbox. (I won’t be offended).
Remember, 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]