WELCOME TO BELFAST PRIDE This year’s Belfast Pride was always going to be unique – celebrating the 30th Belfast Pride Parade, the end of the long road to Equal Marriage and reproductive rights while protesting the lack of progress on Trans Rights, poor access to Healthcare for Trans people and standing against attacks on Trans identities and rights. There is a renewed focus on racial justice and solidarity between marginalised people, we all need to examine how we work for inclusion and change and what we can learn from each other to challenge discrimination and bring about equality for all. The last six months have been challenging for many, lives have been lost, lives have changed and supporting each other as a community has rarely been more important. We have a long way to go yet and while most Belfast Pride events are online this year, we still need to stay safe, maintain social distancing and look after each other during Pride. Belfast Pride is a celebration and protest and we can do that with the online Belfast Pride Parade this year and still feel the affirmation and togetherness that Belfast Pride brings. It has been a definite challenge putting Belfast Pride together this year; many hours of work across different organisations have gone in to arranging events online so that we can still come together as a Pride family this year. Belfast Pride brings important visibility for LGBT+ people and we still need Pride for that this year and beyond. We’ll celebrate our #RainbowHeroes this year and come together on the streets of Belfast next year again, as a diverse, beautiful and supportive community. Happy Pride from everyone at Team Pride! Seán Ó Néill, Chair, Belfast Pride
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#PrideWithTheT
Fifty years ago, brave trans people stood up to police brutality, political indifference, and widespread hate. They stood alongside their lesbian, gay and bisexual friends and comrades, and said that enough was enough. Half a century on, and as the current custodians of the Pride movement that sprang from this uprising, we acknowledge our roots and stand on the shoulders of those brave pioneers. We are disgusted and appalled by the visceral hatred and intolerance being targeted at the trans community. Our Pride organisations are founded on a basis of respect, and we demand that all who come to Pride share our commitment to the equality and human rights of everyone in the LGBTI community. Those who oppose equality and respect for any section of our community are as unwelcome at Pride as those who oppose equality and respect for every section of our community. We say again that enough is enough. We are proud to be part of this great movement, and we affirm that our Prides stand firmly With The T.
Find out more about local trans and non-binary groups here: www.transgenderni.org.uk/support
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SATURDAY 25th JULY HERE NI
Wish we were HERe (NI)? ONLINE - 09:00 As most of us aren’t going away on holiday this year, come with Brenda as she visits holiday hotspots from her kitchen this summer & let’s bring a little sunshine into our kitchens every Saturday! This week we are off to Spain. You will find the ingredients details every Wednesday and the cookery demo on a Saturday at www.facebook.com/NIHere HERE NI
Proud to be Loud ONLINE - 12:00 Noon A playlist curated by Girls Rock School NI and HERe NI featuring local women LGBT+ musicians, bands and bangers. Launching Saturday 25th July on our social media pages at www.facebook.com/NIHere
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Belfast Pride 1991
SATURDAY 25th JULY HERE NI & CARA FRIEND
Film Night ONLINE - 19:00
Join HERe NI and Cara Friend to watch So Long Suburbia, a campy queer coming of age teen film by Samuel Shanahoy. After her mother gifts her a one-year transit pass, a disillusioned 17-year-old decides to participate in her own adventures, providing they don’t take her very far from home. Downtown Sadie is randomly befriended by Miami, a self-identified teeny bopper who is the first out trans girl to attend North Shore Private Girls College. Miami introduces Sadie to her token straight, musical theatre loving BFF Cynthia, her angsty emo boyfriend Zeke, and the rest of her clique: Ellen, an astrology loving lesbian and Jersey, a twinky bisexual high school drop-out. Sadie quickly starts to hang out with them all on the regular, but has she really found a place where she belongs? Or will old insecurities, crushes and drama get in the way?� Open to all lesbian and bisexual women and girls 12+. Email Danielle for more information policy@hereni.org
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SUNDAY 26th JULY LGBT HERITAGE PROJECT
Places of Pride ONLINE - 12:00 Noon
Step back into LGBT history and take a video trip to the Limelight disco, the QUB Student’s Union, Queerspace and other places of pride for the LGBT community in Belfast in 1980s & 1990s. These short video clips recorded by Volunteers on the LGBT Heritage Project will be posted daily from Sunday 26th on the Project’s social media (@lgbthistoryni) HERE NI
Inclusive Story Telling Session for families ONLINE - 16:00 We will be reading inclusive stories about different types of families during this closed online group session. If you would like to be involved please contact Gráinne grainne.gibson@hereni.org for the zoom link. CHRISTIANS AT PRIDE
Evening Prayer ONLINE - 20:00
Come to Evening Prayer with us on the Christians At Pride Belfast facebook page. The prayers, readings and personal stories are led by LGBTQ+ Christians from across Northern Ireland. Search Facebook for Christians at Pride.
Marriage Equality and Reproductive Rights- What now? ONLINE - 20:00 After Marriage Equality and Reproductive Rights where should the LGBTQ community focus its efforts? A panel discussion with a range of activists will discuss what happens next. To watch: facebook.com/sdonnandalzell/live
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MONDAY 27th JULY BELFAST PRIDE
Pride Talks Back 2020 ONLINE - 19:00 It’s the biggest LGBT+ political debate of the year and had a full house last year as well as 6,800 online views for the live stream on Facebook. We’re online this year for obvious reasons - but that means we can accomodate everyone who wants to attend. We have asked party leaders to attend this year to take your questions on why we still do not have full Equality and what they have been doing to try to change that. There has still been little progress on Trans health care or Gender Recognition Rights, Fertility Rights, Reproductive Rights, Banning Conversion Therapy, Inclusive RSE in schools, not to mention what affect the current pandemic will have on demand for Mental Health service and much more. Allison Morris, Security Correspondent for the Irish News will put your questions to a panel of leading politicians asking why LGBT+ people here still don’t have full Equality.
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Put of your questions to the panel - submit yours to www.belfastpride.com/pridetalksback
Belfast Pride 2003
MONDAY 27th JULY HERE NI & CARA FRIEND
Domestic Abuse Workshop ONLINE - 14:00 HERe NI in partnership with Cara Friend are hosting a joint domestic abuse awareness workshop on Monday 27th July at 2pm. This is open to all professionals working with women or girls aged 12 years+. The workshop identifies some of the barriers to accessing help that affect LGBTQ+ women and girls, the heteronormativity of society and the underlying fear of homophobia, bi phobia and transphobia that those from the LGBTQ+ community face. We would love to see you there. For access to the zoom link please email amanda.mcgurk@cara-friend.org.uk
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Belfast Pride 2003
With Pride
Virtual Now. Proud Always.
MONDAY 27th JULY HERE NI & RECLAIM THE AGENDA
No such thing as a single issue struggle ONLINE - 19:00 Audre Lorde — ‘There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.’ Hear from women and LGBT+ activists involved in various liberation and human rights campaigns as they speak about how these issues impact society generally, and LGBT+ people in particular. Co-hosted by Reclaim the Agenda and Here NI. Email Danielle for more information policy@hereni.org HERE NI
Irish Dancing at Home for Absolute Beginners ONLINE - 19:30 Open to all lesbian and bisexual women. Contact Danielle on policy@hereni.org for access details or more information.
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Belfast Pride, early 1990s
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TUESDAY 28th JULY HERE NI
Pride Coffee Hour ONLINE - 13:00 Open to all lesbian and bisexual women. Contact Danielle on policy@hereni.org for access details. HERE NI
Rhyme Time ONLINE - 14:00 Join us for an interactive and fun rhyme and song session. This will be a closed session for families. Contact Grรกinne: grainne.gibson@hereni.org for the zoom link. HERE NI & CARA FRIEND
Pride Meditation ONLINE - 19:00
HERe NI in partnership with Cara-friend and black mountain zen centre we are hosting a joint meditation event via zoom with Reverend Djinn Gallagher. On Tuesday 28th July 2020.This is an LGBTQ+ women only event and is suitable for all from beginners to those who meditate regularly. For more information and to obtain the link please email amanda.mcgurk@cara-friend.org.uk
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TUESDAY 28th JULY RECLAIM THE AGENDA & ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE
Pride was a protest ONLINE - 18:00 to 20:00
Pride was a riot! - Abolition in our movements. Queer and trans communities disrupt social norms that control all our bodies. Prison/Police in contrast, have wreaked havoc on our communities, how can we continue to call them to account in NI? Reclaim the Agenda and Alliance for Choice, will facilitate a discussion around the role of abolition in a progressive queer and trans movement within the NI context. There will be queer speaker from Abolitionist Futures to tease apart difficulties around, for instance, hate crime legislation as a solution to transphobic and homophonic violence. Zoom link available beforehand email alliancechoice4@gmail.com SPECTRUM BELFAST
Spectrum LGBT+ Christian Fellowship ONLINE - 19:30 Join us for a special online Pride Spectrum evening with our usual mix of storytelling, praise and poetry. If you are looking for a welcoming & affirming Christian community then Spectrum is for you - join us on Tuesday on our Facebook page to find out more. www.facebook.com/belfast.spectrum/
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TUESDAY 28th JULY LGBT HERITAGE PROJECT
Lecture: LGBT History Club ONLINE - 20:00 Listen to Dr Tom Hulme (QUB) tell you about Belfast in early 20th century as a site of sexual possibility. Follow him through the streets, parks and hotels of Queer Belfast. This public talk is arranged by the newly formed LGBT History Club of the LGBT Heritage Project with the Linen Hall Library. To attend this Zoom event email Dr Richard O’Leary on history@hereni.org
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WEDNESDAY 29th JULY HERE NI
Arts and crafts for children ONLINE - 11:00 A live arts and crafts session to make something to celebrate Pride. This will be a closed session for families, contact Gráinne: grainne.gibson@hereni.org for the zoom link. HERE NI
Finding Untold Stories ONLINE - 13:00 Join Here NI to watch a series of short films. ‘Finding Untold Stories tells the stories of underrepresented queer people of colour who live in Vancouver, in an anthology that visits different corners of the queer community, outside of mainstream representation.’ Please note this event is women only. Email Danielle for more information policy@hereni.org CHRISTIANS AT PRIDE
Speaking of Faith ONLINE - 19:30
Are you looking for a faith space where you will be welcomed, valued and affirmed? They do exist… Join us to hear more from LGBTQ+ Christians who have found their spiritual home in a range of inclusive Christian communities in the greater Belfast area. Watch on the Harbour Faith Community facebook page or register there for the Zoom webinar interactive format. Search Facebook for Christians at Pride.
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WEDNESDAY 29th JULY CARA FRIEND & GENDERJAM
Accessing Trans Healthcare ONLINE - 20:00 Cara-Friend, in partnership with GenderJam are hosting an open safe space discussion via Zoom for young trans and gender diverse folk to talk about their experiences and/or ask questions about accessing health care for under 18’s in Northern Ireland. For access to the zoom link please email chris.mcilwaine@cara-friend.org.uk HERE NI
Online Dance Class ONLINE - 20:00 Join us for a fun upbeat Latin and ballroom dance class. No partner needed! Contact Danielle for the link on policy@hereni.org
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Happy Pride to our Rainbow Heroes
Micheál Martin T.D.
An Taoiseach & Leader of Fianna Fáil
Working for our Rights
Confidential Email: lgbt.group@nipsa.org.uk www.nipsa.org.uk/NIPSA-in-Action/LGBT
Confidential Tel: 028 9068 6566 facebook.com/nipsalgbt
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THURSDAY 30th JULY HERE NI
Pride Coffee Hour ONLINE - 13:00 Open to all lesbian and bisexual women. Contact Danielle on policy@hereni.org for access details. HERE NI
Games Night ONLINE - 19:00 Get ready for bingo, charades and some online craic! Thursday night is games night. This will be a closed group for women only. Please contact Gráinne: grainne.gibson@hereni.org for the zoom link. QUEERING THE VOTE
Electing more LGBT+ people ONLINE - 19:00 A Virtual Town Hall on LGBT+ inclusion in politics hosted Cllr. Séamas de Faoite with Maria Walsh MEP Cllr. Daniel Dromm and Cllr. Holly Ryan. To watch: facebook.com/seamasbelfast/live HERE NI & EQUALITY FOR CHILDREN
LGBT+ Families – Law and Policy ONLINE - 20:00 Find out more about the law on issues experienced by LGBT+ families such as fertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy. Speakers include Equality for Children’s Ranae von Meding who will talk about the campaign for all families to be legally recognised in Ireland. Email Danielle for more information policy@hereni.org
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Amnesty International Belfast Pride Lecture 2020
UNAPOLOGETICALLY FABULOUS FIGHTING TO THRIVE DURING A GLOBAL CRISIS – Dr Senthorun Raj, activist / academic Livestream / Q&A chair: William Crawley Thursday 30 July, 7-8pm
facebook.com/amnestyni
THURSDAY 30th JULY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Belfast Pride Annual Lecture Unapologetically fabulous: Fighting to thrive during a global crisis ONLINE - 19:00 From the Stonewall riots to Black Lives Matter - the LGBTIQ+ community and the fight for freedom for all - activist and academic Sen Raj gives the 2020 Amnesty Pride lecture From a global pandemic to state violence, recent events have further exposed what many of us intimately knew: racism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia inhibit the survival of marginalised people. But, these events have also drawn attention to the fabulous ways in which Black, Indigenous, and people of colour in LGBTIQ+ communities are unapologetically fighting against political persecution, social stigma, and domestic violence. This organising isn’t just about surviving in times of crisis nor politely waiting for the world to change. It’s about taking up space to create a future where we can all thrive with safety, freedom, justice, and community. Q&A chaired by William Crawley HERE NI &visit EQUALITY FOR CHILDREN To watch, facebook.com/amnestyni
LGBT+ Families – Law and policy ONLINE - 20:00
Find out more about the law on issues experienced by LGBT+ families such as fertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy. Speakers include Equality for Children’s Ranae von Meding who will talk about the campaign for all families to be legally recognised in Ireland. Email Danielle for more information policy@hereni.org
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The Belfast Trans Resource Centre is the home for the trans community in Northern Ireland. Since our opening in 2016, the BTRC has become the hub for trans, non-binary and questioning people. We are run entirely by trans people, for trans people. Whether you’ve been out for decades, or just starting to question your gender; whether you’re a regular, or are just coming down to the BTRC for the first time, you’re more than welcome during this year’s Belfast Pride Festival.
for our entire event list, visit
belfasttrans.org.uk/pride
THURSDAY 30th JULY CARA FRIEND
Coming Out Workship ONLINE - 16:00 Cara-Friend will be facilitating a digital workshop via Zoom for young LGBTQ+ people to talk about their experiences with coming out, and a chance for those who don’t know how to come out to get advice from their peers! Open to all LGBTQ+ young people between 12 and 25. For access to the zoom link, please email chris.mcilwaine@cara-friend.org.uk
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in your local AREA we provide these services and much much more for our LGB&/T COMMUNITY
VICTIM SUPPORT TRAINING & EDUCATION Counselling social opportunities family support Sexual Health Advice & Support www.rainbow-project.org belfast foyle 028 9031 9030 info@rainbow-project.org 028 7128 3030
FRIDAY 31st JULY HERE NI
Kid’s Yoga ONLINE - 11:00 We will be hosting a special kids yoga session to introduce the basics and some child friendly poses. This will be a closed session for families, contact Gráinne: grainne.gibson@hereni.org for the zoom link. HERE NI
Mum’s The Word ONLINE - 19:00 Join our unique online panel of mums who have all experienced different journeys to motherhood. Have your questions ready regarding adoption, IVF treatment or using a known donor. This will be a closed group for women only. Please contact Gráinne: grainne.gibson@hereni.org for the zoom link.
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Belfast Pride, 2006
FRIDAY 31st JULY CARA FRIEND
Pride Games Night ONLINE - 18:00 Join us in our Pride games night! This will be an open session via Zoom for new young LGBTQ+ people in Northern Ireland to join in and get to experience what Cara-Friend’s online games nights are all about! Open to all LGBTQ+ young people between 12 and 25. For access to the zoom link, please email chris.mcilwaine@cara-friend.org.uk UNION STREET
Glitzy’s Love Party The Shoe Factory, Union Street - 21:00 to 23:00 Join Glitzy Glamour for two hours of top notch entertainment, music and cabaret as this winner of Belfast Pride’s Award for ‘Entertainer of the Year’ holds court in the Shoe Factory and brings some a rainbow of colour to the night before Pride. UNION STREET
Rwanda Shaw The Shoe Factory, Union Street - 23:00 to 01:00 Rwanda Shaw’s powerful and soulful vocals will fill the Shoe Factory for two hours of unforgettable entertainment from this exceptional local talent.
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SATURDAY 1st AUGUST BELFAST PRIDE PRESENTS...
The Belfast Pride Parade 2020 LIVE ONLINE 13:00 & 17:00 (links @ facebook.com/belfastpride) Belfast Pride is a community and a city coming together to celebrate LGBT+ lives and protest for full Equality. Last year 60,000 people took to the streets on Pride Day to demand #RightsNow in the biggest Belfast Pride to date. This year we can’t take to the streets but we will be hosting the first online Belfast Pride Parade and we want as many people as possible to take part by sending a short video. Your Parade hosts Trudy Scrumptious and Gareth Woods will present a two hour parade show featuring short videos from a wide range of people who would usually be marching on the streets of Belfast on Pride Day. How can you take part? You just need to send in a video – 30 seconds to 1 minute is plenty. You can make it with your friends, family, colleagues, team, squad, whoever you want to celebrate Pride with and you can take it on your phone. You can get the Pride colours on early, wish everyone else a Happy Pride, send a greeting, protest, talk about the rights you want. Do your Pride, your way. Videos must be submitted by Wednesday 29th July at Midday.
For full details and how to submit your entry, go to www.belfastpride.com/parade Watch via Facebook, Twitch and YouTube (Belfast Pride)
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A VERY HAPPY BELFAST PRIDE 2020 FROM THE TABOO TEAM! WE’RE JUST AS DISAPPOINTED AS YOU ARE THAT WE CAN’T CELEBRATE WITH YOU IN PERSON THIS YEAR. THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE SAILING THE TABOO FLOAT UP ROYAL AVENUE WHILE BLASTING DIANA ROSS THROUGH THE SPEAKERS… AFTER LAST YEAR’S PARADE WE HELD THE BIGGEST TABOO EVER - A SOLD OUT TELEGRAPH BUILDING WITH OUR INCREDIBLE RESIDENT DJ’S ‘FRIENDS OF JUDAS SOUNDSYSTEM’ AND THE MULTI-TALENTED ‘HARLAND & POOF’ CREW COMING TOGETHER FOR THE OFFICIAL BELFAST PRIDE AFTER PARTY TO WRAP UP THE NIGHT. WE HOPE TO BE BACK EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER THIS TIME NEXT YEAR SO STAY SAFE!
OUR GREAT LOCAL CHARITIES HAVE BEEN ESPECIALLY HARD HIT WITH THE CANCELLATION OF MANY OF THEIR PRIDE WEEK FUNDRAISERS. SEEING AS WE’RE ALL SPENDING A LITTLE LESS MONEY THIS WEEKEND PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE RAINBOW PROJECT AT WWW.RAINBOW-PROJECT.ORG/DONATE
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST BELFAST PRIDE PRESENTS...
Party in the Square ONLINE - From 19:00
Last year 10,154 people came to Party in the Square at Custom House Square across the afternoon and this year we’ll be bringing a flavour of the ever popular show online on Pride Day. We’re proud to support LGBT+ artists and we’ll be featuring some of the best LGBT+ talent from Belfast and beyond in a two hour hosted by the talented and charming Matthew Cavan aka Cherrie Ontop. You can join in with the fun live – follow our Social Media for details and get your Pride party at home started. Come along and join the fun!
CABARET & THE RAINBOW PROJECT
Colourful Cabaret in Association with The Rainbow Project Cabaret Supper Club, Upper Arthur St - From 19:00 Show your true colours at Cabaret Supper Club at our Colourful Cabaret for our Pride weekend celebrations in association with The Rainbow Project. See cabaretbelfast.com or search Facebook for more details.
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Bring your whole self to work We at Deloitte believe everyone should be able to bring their whole self to work and feel comfortable in what they do, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Join the conversation on Twitter @DeloitteNI @DeloitteGLOBE #DeloittePride
www.deloitte.co.uk Š 2020 Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is an equal opportunities employer.
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST HERE NI
Cookery Demo ONLINE - 09:00 For this week’s Cookery Demo we are off to Mexico. You will find the ingredients details every Wednesday and the cookery demo on a Saturday on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/NIHere JINJER EVENTS
Hot Heels The Boneyard, 29 Bedford Street - 13:30 Direct from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Baga Chipz & Blu Hydrangea are joined by Dublin’s Victoria Secret for a very special socially distant outdoor Drag Extravaganza at Belfast’s newest outdoor venue. This is a fully seated event with limited ticket avilability. Socially distant seating allocated on arrival. Groups arriving together must be seated together. Strictly 18+. Photo ID required. VIP Meet & Greet begins 2pm. Go to www.jinjerevents.com for more information.
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SATURDAY 1st AUGUST THE MAVERICK
Pride Kiki The Maverick Bar, UNion Street - From noon On Pride Day Maverick are holding a free, socially distanced Pride Kiki across 2 floors from midday. There will be fully seated & socially distanced Drag shows from Maverick’s top Drag stars so come join the fun. Tables can be booked for groups of 4+ before 3pm and first come, first served after. One way systems in place to keep everyone safe and happy and Titti says that upstairs will be open too! UNION STREET
Live Street Party The Shoe Factory, Union Street - 18:00 to 23:00 Union Street along with the Shoe Factory and the Green Room will be open to bring you a full range of Pride Day entertainment featuring Drag Queens, DJs and Pride favourite Barbara Bryceland. Union Street: Open from noon Shoe Factory: Book from 18.00, live music from 22:00 to 00:00 Kremlin: Live music from 23.00 to 01.00 Green Room: Book from 15.00 See Union Street Belfast on Facebook for more details.
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HUMANISM IN A NUTSHELL 1. PUTTING HUMAN BEINGS AND OTHER LIVING THINGS AT THE CENTRE OF YOUR MORAL OUTLOOK 2. SEEING THE WORLD AS A NATURAL PLACE AND LOOKING TO SCIENCE AND REASON TO MAKE SENSE OF IT 3. PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HUMAN FLOURISHING ACROSS ALL FRONTIERS, AND CHAMPIONING HUMAN RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE
Proud to support Belfast Pride nihumanists.org
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SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST LGBT HERITAGE PROJECT
Drop-In and DropBox ONLINE - 17:00
Drop in to meet us on Zoom to learn about our LGBT Heritage Project, or to arrange to donate to our Dropbox collection of LGBT History memorabilia – flyers, Pride t-shirts, artefacts. To attend this Zoom event email Dr Richard O’Leary on History@hereni.org or see details on our social media (@lgbthistoryni). ALL SOULS CHURCH
Annual Pride Service ONLINE - Sunday 2nd August 15:00 All Souls Belfast invites you to attend their annual Pride church service where we celebrate our ethos of inclusion and acceptance. Watch online via facebook.com/allsoulsbelfast/ UNION STREET
Pride Brunch - Barbara Bryceland followed by Drag Divas The Shoe Factory, Union Street - 17:00 onwards It wouldn’t be the day after Belfast Pride without Shoe Factory favourite Barbara Bryceland followed by a special Drag Divas to round off your Belfast Pride Weekend. See Facebook for more. BELFAST LGBT CENTRE
POST PRIDE WEEK
Annual LGBT Health Fair Friday 8th and Saturday 9th August - 11:00 to 18:00
Yoga, meditation, healthy eating, coffee hour, heritage and mucuh more. Everything to make you feel like your most fabulous self! Contact adam@cara-friend.org.uk to receive the full listing of events.
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Visit nidirect.gov.uk/coronavirus to book a test online. Call 119 if you cannot book a test online.
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If you test positive for coronavirus Public Health Agency (PHA) contact tracers will call you from the number 028 9536 8888. They will ask you who you have had contact with recently.
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FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OF OUR PRIDE EVENTS, PLEASE CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, OR CONTACT THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EVENT
SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST
The Belfast Pride Parade - LIVE ONLINE 13:00 & 17:00 (links @ facebook.com/belfastpride Party In The Square ONLINE 19:00 (facebook.com/belfastpride BIG GAY CABARET - Socially distant live event 19:00 - Late Cabaret Supper Club Tickets online: www.cabaretbelfast.com
MONDAY
3RD AUGUST
Lets Get Quizzical - Online Quiz 14:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org
TUESDAY
4TH AUGUST
Advocacy Drop In - Live on Facebook with Aisling 18:00 - 20:00 www.facebook.com/TheRainbowProjectNI
WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST
Whats your plan for the future? Join us for a cuppa and a conversation about what lies ahead. Topics include healthcare, advocates, estate planning, vigils, burial planning, afterlife, fears, wills and much more 18:00 - 20:00 register with Aisling@rainbow-project.org
THURSDAY
6TH AUGUST
An evening with Tony McCauley and the power of stories (Troubles, LGBTQ+ Asylum and Race) 18:00 - 20:00 register: dean@rainbow-project.org
SATURDAY
8TH AUGUST
LGBTQ+ Walk and Talk Social Event - Newry 13:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org LGBTQ+ Health Day 11:00 onwards more info: leo@rainbow-project.org
SUNDAY
9TH AUGUST LGBTQ+ Health Day 11:00 onwards more info: leo@rainbow-project.org
MONDAY
10TH AUGUST
Shame! Shame! Shame! - overcoming internalised homophobia webinar with Martin Rolston 18:00-20:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org Bringing Diversity to your Garden - How to give nature a home with Clare from RSPB 19:00 - 20:00 register: gavin@rainbow-project.org
TUESDAY
11TH AUGUST
PRIDE & UNWIND (aged 12-18) - Join staff on ZOOM for a safe and supportive chat about the stresses of lockdown & creative ways to look after your mind & body. 13:00-14:00 register: amy@outnorthwest.org Sex Workers - Know your rights (for sex workers only) 18:00 register: mardi@rainbow-project.org /07904864859
WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST
Defence Against the Dark Thoughts, a workshop to help improve your mental health 14:00 - 16:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org
THURSDAY
13TH AUGUST
Advocacy Drop In - Live on Facebook with Aisling 18:00 - 20:00 www.facebook.com/TheRainbowProjectNI
FRIDAY
14TH AUGUST
Don't be quiet on Domestic Abuse - Discussion 12:00 - 14:00 register: advocacy@rainbow-project.org Film Showing: So I Can Breathe This Air - with intro and Q+A's around Race and Intersectionality 19:00 register: dean@rainbow-project.org
SATURDAY
15TH AUGUST
LGBTQ+ Walk and Talk Social Event - Castlewellan 13:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org
DRAW WITH PRIDE (aged 12-18) Join derry artist Li for a drawing tutorial via ZOOM 16:00-18:00 register: amy@outnorthwest.org
TUESDAY
18TH AUGUST
LGBTQ+ Awareness Training for professionals (2 day) 14:00 - 16:00 register: gavin@rainbow-project.org
Pride in Our Planet - NI & The Climate and Nature emergency in partnership with RSPB 19:00 - 20:30 register: gavin@rainbow-project.org
WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST
Introduction to Working Therapeutically with LGBTQ+ Clients 14:00-16:30 register: nat@rainbow-project.org Lets Talk About Sex Baby... a frank discussion about LGBTQ+ Sexual Health 18:00-20:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org
THURSDAY
20TH AUGUST
Advocacy Drop In - Live on Facebook with Aisling 18:00 - 20:00 www.facebook.com/TheRainbowProjectNI
MONDAY
24TH AUGUST
NON BINARY FINARY; what does it mean to be non-binary 18:00-20:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org
TUESDAY
25TH AUGUST
Shame! Shame! Shame! - overcoming internalised homophobia webinar with Eimear and Joe 18:00-20:00 register: eimear@rainbow-project.org
WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST
Working with Pride - Webinar: Institute of Directors NI and Stonewall *members only 12:00 - 13:00 register: northern.ireland@stonewall.org.uk Money Talks.... with Bank Of Ireland - A conversation with experts about managing your finances 14:00 register: advocacy@rainbow-project.org Support Workshop - Has your child or family member told you they're trans? Come and find out how to support them and yourself in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment. 18:00-20:00 register: ren@rainbow-project.org *members only If your company is interested in joining the Diversity Champions program in Northern Ireland please contact Fergal by emailing northern.ireland@stonewall.org.uk
THURSDAY
27TH AUGUST
Advocacy Drop In - Live on Facebook with Aisling 15:00-17:00 www.facebook.com/TheRainbowProjectNI OUTWRITE (LGBTQ+ Creative Writing Group) 18:00-20:00 register: dean@rainbow-project.org
FRIDAY
28TH AUGUST
Hooking Up: The Ins and Outs - Sex positive tips & tricks for keeping yourself safe while having casual sex. Inclusive of all identities & body types 18:00-20:00 register: mardi@rainbow-project.org/ ren@rainbow-project.org
SATURDAY
29TH AUGUST
LGBTQ+ Walk and Talk Social Event - Crawfordsburn 13:00 register: familysupport@rainbow-project.org
THANK YOU
For joining us for Pride Season 2020, we appreciate your support all year round. /TheRainbowProjectNI www.rainbow-project.org
@TRPNI @TRPNI
Seeing as we are all spending a little less this pride season, perhaps you could consider a donation to one of your LGBtQ+ charities
www.rainbow-project.org/donate
localgiving.org/hereni/
www.transgenderni.org.uk/donate
www.sailni.com
localgiving.org/cara-friend/
www.belfastpride.com
OUR SUPPORTERS
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If you’re out and about this Pride, we all need to stay safe and look after each other. Remember, always wash your hands and social distancing no matter how hard it may be, especially during Pride. If you are experiencing any symptoms such as a high temperature, new continuous cough or a loss or change to taste or smell, STAY AT HOME. For more information and advice: http://nidirect.gov.uk/coronavirus