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Norwich Pride News-message from Shell, from the Norwich Pride Collective:
“Hi everyone, here’s the latest news which includes:
– Out at the Movies at Cinema City
– Fusion Film at the Forum
– Bernice’s Pride Float Meeting on 18th June
– Jenny’s Rounders Match on 28th June
– Singing with Pride on 29th June
– Helen’s Photoshoot on 5th July
– Carrie’s Comedy Workshops on 18th July
– Matt’s Merchandise and Pride Raffle
OUT AT THE MOVIES
The “Hedwig” screening on Friday was a big success. 55 people came to Cinema City and heard a very entertaining talk from Ash – thanks Ash.
We’ve now set up a Facebook Group for “Out at the Movies Norwich” where you can find all the latest news, tell us what films you’d like to see and be the first to enter competitions to win free tickets to screenings. The link is:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=103545608048#/group.php?gid=103545608048
FUSION FILM AT THE FORUM
Talking of films, we’ve got the new “Fusion” Screen at the Forum booked for the week after Pride (with a Premiere on the 25th July) to screen a movie we’re making locally for the “Norwich Pride OurStory” History Project. We’re looking for 6 people to tell us their Coming Out stories – one from each of the decades: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s – and each story will be made into a 3 minute film with archive photos etc. If you’re interested in getting involved email our filmmaker shell@shellytelly.co.uk or our Pride Historian Kieran at norwichlgbthistory@hotmail.co.uk
BERNICE’S PRIDE FLOAT AT LORD MAYOR’S PROCESSION
We’ll be making history on Saturday 25th July with the first Norwich Pride and we want to “turn Norwich into a Rainbow” and have an exciting and colourful Parade. Bernice at the Catherine Wheel is organising the Norwich Pride Float for the Lord Mayor’s Procession on Saturday 11th July and it’s going to be fantastic. We’ll use all the props and costumes for the Pride Parade on the 25th. Bernice has got a meeting this Thursday (18th June) at 7.30pm at the Wheel for anyone interested in knowing more. We’re looking for loads of people to wear bright tshirts and costumes to follow the float and form a human rainbow so please come along and get involved.

SINGING WITH PRIDE
We’ve booked a Singing Workshop with international artist Anthar on Monday 29th June – venue to be confirmed. If you’re interested in Singing with Pride and perhaps forming a Norwich Pride Choir, then email shell@shellytelly.co.uk
HELEN’S PHOTOSHOOT
Local artist Helen Simpson is looking for more LGBT families to have their photos taken for her exhibition at Franks Bar during Norwich Pride. She’s set up another Photoshoot on Sunday 5th July at the Old Bally Shoe Factory, Hall Rd between 12-4pm. Please call 07747751656 or email helenofnorwich@hotmail.com
CARRIE’S COMEDY WORKSHOPS
We’re now taking bookings for the Pride Comedy Workshops at the Horse and Dray on Ber St on Saturday 18th July. Learn how to do stand-up comedy with Carrie Anne Guthrie and Kirsty Hudson. It’s from 10-4pm and it costs £10 with a light lunch. In the evening we’ve got the “Pride Comedy Night” at the Dray where our comedy students can test out their new skills with some professional acts to support them. It’s going to be a good laugh Please email shell@shellytelly.co.uk to reserve your place.
MATT’S MERCHANDISE AND PRIDE RAFFLE
Our marvellous merchandise man Matt is looking for prizes for the Pride Raffle and has also started selling his Pride Business Pack with a selection of rainbow flags, badges and “We support Norwich Pride” window sticker. Contact Matt at norwichpride@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
all the best
shell xx
Secretary, Norwich Pride Collective
www.norwichpride.org.uk
norwichpride@hotmail.co.uk

Here’s a message from Norwich Pride, Norfolk:
Hi everyone, it’s Shell from the Pride Collective. Next week is another exciting week in the countdown to Norwich Pride.
On Wednesday 10th June, BBC Voices in the Forum are running a FREE workshop for us: “Movie-making for Pride.” It’s from 10am-3pm. It’s for complete beginners and you will learn how to film and edit. The aim is for us to build a Crew of people who can make a movie about the historic first Norwich Pride on 25th July 2009. If you’re interested email me at shell@shellytelly.co.uk. Places are limited and you must book one in advance with me.

Also on Wednesday 10th June, we’ve got the first of our Parade Preparation Workshops at the Catherine Wheel between 7.30-9.30pm. Bring your enthusiasm, ideas and materials and we’ll start creating banners, balloons, tshirts and costumes to make the first Pride Parade as colourful and fun as possible. There will be more Parade Preparation workshops on Wednesdays 24th June, 8th July and 22nd July.

Finally, don’t forget we’ve got “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at Cinema City on Friday 12th June at 8.10pm. It’s a fantastic film and we’ve got a brilliant intro from Ash Crawford so it promises to be another great night “Out at the Movies”
all the best
shell xx

Norwich Pride fundraiser
-“Ladies-and gentlemen , this Sat. 23rd May. Fancy Dress Factory Party! feat. Scantily Clad, Dj Spangle, Bar random, Miss. Adventure, davebreaks, Spenny and more… inc. U V and Glow sticks. 8pm – 1am @ TAKE 5 Crypt Tombland Norwich. Entry £3 fancy dress £4.50 non fancy dress. Come join the Bizarre Disco Trash Circus. All profits to Norwich LGBT Pride, love the Warhol Factory Rejects xXx”

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Pining for pride
16th May
Norwich Arts center
8pm till 12pm
The launch Party of Norwich Lesbian Gay Transgender and Bisexual Pride 09.
a evening of Music and comedy brought to you by
the main roomFolk rock star Adele swallow and band
Rockabilly band Bambi get over it
Alterative pop from Sean SeraphimLocal 4 piece rock band Canine felineSolo Blues artist Gary Rolfand drumming from Dead Goat Appreciation Societyand comedy in the cafe bar from
Paul Knight and Carrie-Anne Gutherieand Dj’sRiverjitter-Latin beatsDave breaks-Beats and piece’sOblivion-Drum and bassPriceTickets In advance £5 Concessions £3On the Door £6 Concessions £4Norwich Arts Centre www.norwichartscentre.co.uk 51 St. Benedicts StNorwich, NR2 4PG01603 660352
A Day in Hand
Sunday 17th May3pmMillennium Plain (outside the Forum)
Help us support same-sex hand holding. It’s the most powerful statement we can make, and you don’t have to wait until Pride to do it. It feels pretty good too.On 17th May 2009, same-sex couples will take to the streets of the nation for one of the biggest organised same-sex hand holding events in the world. If you’d like to be a part of this please join the Norwich Pride Collective on Millennium Plain outside the Forum at 3pm. If you’re straight, pledge to hold someone’s hand of the same gender for a period of time (even if it’s one minute) and tell us how it made you feel.Upload pics of you and your same-sex partner to www.adayinhand.com