LGBTQ+ Community Network Newsletter – 15th Dec 2024
Friday, 15th December 2023Good Afternoon,
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://www.canal-st.co.uk/canal-st-online-newsletter
Proud 2B Parents: December Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/6f87cfda0969/december-2023-monthly-email-15626274?e=c3332628fc
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Reach Manchester Evening News)
https://e.reachplc.com/interface/external_view_email.php?RE6516714678704919zzzzz64d14e251f853aecfce763e3d83e872b0df88d87bf7362419334d80e426e30fdec&varId=
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/aa3b6bdbfc09/oct23-9094385?e=4ef77ba796
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin, Issue 78, December 2023
https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9755
MediaCityUK Church and Community Hub would like to invite you to their Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 17th December at 11am in thei Community Hub space just off Trafford Road (M50 3UQ).
They’ll be telling the story of the nativity through story and carols – join them for the service and refreshments.
Also, “Blue Christmas” – a time of reflection for those who are not celebrating Christmas as may find it hard or may have lost someone. This will be on Monday 18th December at 3pm-4pm again in the Community Hub space.
Then on Christmas Eve at 3pm, they’ll be holding their annual Christingle service where they will tell the story of Jesus’ birth and the man he became through the use of oranges; ribbon; sweets and a candle.
@Mediacityhub
Fighting With Pride
Update on the Government Response to the LGBT Veterans Independent Review
After a period of intense work by our Executive and Trustees, our amazing veterans, Members of the FWP Coalition Group, Members of the UK, Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and organisations across the UK that support our work, the Government was held to its commitment to a full Commons debate in the New Year.
Every MP that stood in the Commons today questioned the validity of the £50M cap and Ministers left the floor fully aware of the overwhelming opposition it faces.
MPs from all parts of the commons described the £50M cap on funding as arbitrary, unworkable and raised concerns that it offers no guarantee of fair compensation for veterans, whose treatment has been described by the Prime Minster as ‘a stain upon the nation’.
In the last few weeks veterans have raised awareness of our campaign with your own MPs which resulted in many enquires to Defence Ministers and during the debate we heard MPs refer to the harrowing stories of what happened to you as they expressed their overwhelming support for fair compensation.
Today we demonstrated how together we can make a difference and we took important steps forward towards ensuring a better future for those who have been so greatly affected by the ban.
It is inevitable that we have focussed upon concerns about the compensation scheme. We acknowledge the huge amount of well intended work that has been done to progress 48 of the 49 recommendations made by the LGBT Veterans Independent Review. We have been particularly pleased and grateful for the work completed by the MOD. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to resolve concerns about the plans for fair compensation.
The Government’s Restorative Measures Registration Form has opened today, we will welcome your feedback and viewpoints. Your opinions continue to be instrumental in guiding our work, please keep them coming.
Thank you for all that you have done. We look forward to the debate and will be in touch soon!
Best Wishes
Craig and Caroline
https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk
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
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
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
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.
Job Vacancies:
LGBT Foundation:
Find out about the latest job vacancies with the LGBT Foundation:
https://lgbt.foundation/jobs
Greater Manchester Lieutenancy Office
Accountant and Administrator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised individual to join them at the new Greater Manchester Lieutenancy Office. The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Accountant and Administrator.
The Role
They are looking for an Accountant and Administrator to join their Team on a part-time basis and to work 22.5 hours over three days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). The office is open during office hours from Monday to Thursday inclusive.
The successful candidate should be confident, well organised and have previous experience within a similar role. Confidentiality is a key characteristic of this position.
Salary
The role is offering a salary of £25,000 (£41,667 pro-rata) for the right candidate.
How to apply:
https://manchesterlieutenancy.org/the-lieutenancy/job-vacancies/
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
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