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LGBT History Month-Photo Exhibition Launch

February 9, 2009

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Photo Exhibiton “30 years of Pride”.
Saturday 14th feb, 4.30pm @The Forum -on the first floor.
“Pam Isherwood’s photos offer the viewer a journey through the often challenging experiences of our LGBT communities”
The event is launched by Linda Bellos,
and continues with a talk by Hilary Koe-an overview, from a legal perspective, of progress made by the LGBT community in recent years.
This is a free event,organised by Norwich and Norfolk Racial Equality Council, in partnership with Norfolk Community Cohesion Network.
The exhibition will then be touring Norfolk, throughout february and march.

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BLAH LGB Youth Drop In

February 4, 2009

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BLAH is a service for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people living in Norfolk.

Staffed and supported by experienced lesbian and gay youth workers from TEN, Time Out, Wow and Norfolk Children’s Services, BLAH is a friendly, lively and confidential group for gay,lesbian and bisexual people as well as those questioning their sexuality aged 25 and under.

The group meets at safe, discrete venues in norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth for social events, support, activities, friendship and trips.
Find out moreat http://www.blahyouth.com/

 

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WoW Drop-In Space

January 24, 2009

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Just because it’s cold, and can feel a bit harsh out there!Photo by Jil.
Drop-In space is at WoW, saturdays, 1.30-3.30pm,hot cuppa’s and a warm welcome to you, from the women at WoW .
The Book Cupboard-browse, borrow, quieter reading area…
The Film Cupboard-just a few to lend, donations of films always wecome…
LGB press, Pink paper,Diva, news@ten etc-courtesy of TEN, and “Spare Rib” Archives, for reference. info@womenonwomen.co.uk

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Norwich Pride

January 24, 2009

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July 25th 2009 yay!
Used this pic from Facebook “Norwich pride 25th july 2009″ Group-cheers Rach!
Another meeting to plan, dream up, shape and enjoy tommorrow
Many thanks to all of you who sent back your thoughts and ideas on the Pride09 survey
It’s well-exciting!
Will keep you in touch…
Email norwichpride@hotmail.co.uk if you’d like to be on mailing list etc

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Norwich and Norfolk Racial Equality Council

January 22, 2009

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Many thanks to Julie Benson at NNREC, for offering to facilitate a get together at their meeting space, to share information and see if a steering group can be formed to organise a LGBT History Month event in Norfolk.This year possibly?…and who knows what could develop for the future, feels like an exciting project-the first meeting is tonight, so we’ll keep you in touch! This support/invitation is much appreciated, as NNREC has had experience over the years in helping groups to become established in Norfolk’s diverse community.

“One of our main areas of work is community cohesion.This involves the fostering of good relationships between different groups, and facilitating the integration of new individuals and groups to Norfolk.”quoted from their site at http://www.nnrec.org.uk/

Some of WoW’s main aims and hopes, are:that no woman feels isolated, is unfairly treated,or abused due to their sexuality; that we can all access any help and support we need more easily, and that it will be appropriate and adequate to our needs, as individuals and members of the community.

Please do contact NNREC for information and support, and if we can help too, please let us know.

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LGBT History month-addressing homophobia

January 22, 2009

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In looking for events online for LGBT history month, have found a couple of sites that have useful help, support ,and info on the work going on around sexuality and bullying in schools.They both have a series of events planned.
http://www.esinet.norfolk.gov.uk/ includes info about”Norfolk’s Challenging Homophobia Partnership Group-raising awareness of the issues around homophobia and supporting both schools and young people in addressing it.”
And Connexions, Norfolk- http://www.norwichccard.org/ has LGBT month news(use their site search, lgbt history month)
I’m hoping to contact both services in the near future, to find out more, and what support etc there is for children and young people, who fear being bullied.Its something often talked about in Wow drop-ins, concerns being especially raised by parents and those who work with children alike. Jo

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LGBT History Month

January 22, 2009

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February is LGBT History month, and there are a number of events in Norfolk to mark this.

Norwich Castle Museum-2pm, sat 14th feb “Victorian Transgender Issues-A Talk by Janett Scott, from the Beaumont Society on transgender issues in victorian times.”

The Forum is also promoting its LGBT books and films during the month, and both the WoW and Pride planning groups hope to be there at some point too, with our info on upcoming events this year-here’s a link to main uk web site: http://www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/I hear that Norfolk Police are organising some events too, and there may be others-so I’ll post more info as it comes in!

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