Bexley celebrates LGBT+ History Month

New Bexley Culture Network

Bexley’s new Cultural Network is made up of local 17 organisations, including community-led organisations, charities and cultural groups.

The network’s manifesto includes a pledge to work together, share learning and create diverse and inclusive cultural work.

They are now inviting other local cultural groups who are inspired by their manifesto to join with them and take advantage of the many benefits of collaborative working.

Over the coming months, the Network will meet to map out a series of high-quality events and activities for 2025.

To find out more, including how to join, email ThamesmeadNow@ peabody.org.uk

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To mark the beginning of LGBT+ History Month in February, the Mayor, Councillor Nick O’Hare, raised the LGBTQ+ Progress flag outside the Civic Offices on Wednesday 1 February.

The theme for this year was ‘Behind the Lens’. The month focused on celebrating those people behind the scenes who have worked tirelessly to support and promote the rights of the LGBTQ+ community through different mediums, including theatre, film, television and music.

Councillor Sue Gower MBE, Cabinet Member for Communities, said:

“In Bexley we celebrate and promote diversity, where all communities are supported. We use this time to celebrate and reflect LGBTQ+ culture and communities throughout history and in the present day.

LGBT+ History Month helps raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, the LGBTQ+ community while celebrating its achievements and making diversity more visible.”