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Weston Pride 2016

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23-25th SEPTEMBER 2016 REN STEDMAN HEADLINER SATURDAY 24 th SEPT AT THE GIN PALACE

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Liane Bradbrook

Pride 2016

National Office Lead / Environment Agency

Bitch Please at Motion

My role in the Environment Agency involves knowledge management, communications and infographics - basically I like ideas, creative thinking, visual communications and I help our environmental scientists to share their knowledge about our environment and how we manage it. I get to apply those skills not only to facilitate and share knowledge about the environment but also for our LGBT Network as I lead on our communications.

Bristol Pride

Weston Pride LGBT History Project

Scene Listings Contact Out Bristol To comment on any articles or if you wish to write for the magazine please contact Leighton de Burca Editor or to advertise leighton@deburcamedia. com

I’m the LGBT Network Lead for our Head Office in Bristol so I’m also responsible for organising our stand at Pride here, making connections with other public sector lgbt networks in Bristol, as well as supporting our lgbt staff and keeping our network, and network friends actively involved in our Bristol office. I love that we have a workplace that enables and encourages us to be who we are.

Honey Dijon Photo: Manu + Pascal www.manuandpascal.com

“ I am a Black Trans woman, I am sexually non conforming and gender non conforming�

Honey is a successful DJ we are honoured to have her playing a gig in our city @ Bitch Please

Feature: Bitch Please !

Honey Dijon 13 August 2016 / Playing at Bitch Please! / Motion / www.motionbristol.com

Honey Dijon was born and raised in Chicago the home of house music, but has been living in NYC for many years. Like many involved in the scene, her love affair with music began upon hearing her parent’s soul and r&b records at home. Soon she wanted to be the one dropping the needle on the record whenever they held parties in the family basement and the lure of club life soon followed. Before long she was obsessively collecting her own music from hallowed stores like Imports Etc and Gramaphone in Chicago, all the while honing her own personal style.

It was while hanging out in these stores where Honey met and formed a long lasting friendship with Derrick Carter, who became a mentor. It was he who introduced her to the underground of Chicago where she was exposed to the sounds of jacking house and Detroit techno. After relocating to New York City, Honey also met another music giant Danny Tenaglia, whose legendary sets at Twilo were also a major source of inspiration.

“Danny heavily influenced my sound as a DJ’, says Honey. “The drama of his delivery and risk taking always informed me of how I wanted to present music. Of course, Derrick and Chicago house were also very influential in my development as an artist, so it’s this combination of Chicago and New York that has helped me develop my signature sound.”

Still preferring vinyl as a format, there is something hugely authentic about the way Honey mixes, fusing the bump of Chicago with more classic New York sounds and other European influences. Her sets are known for their strong programming, passion and integrity. The art of the mix itself is also very important to Honey as anyone who has witnessed her play can testify about her deft mixing skills and the way she dexterously flows between house or techno with a warm, hypnotic feel. She has played at many of the best venues around the world including esteemed underground haunts like Panorama Bar and Harry Klein in Germany, Sub Club in Glasgow, Output and Sankeys in New York, Ushuaia in Ibiza and of course Smart Bar in Chicago.

In the studio, Honey brings her unique perspective and experience to her productions as well. Of course heritage sounds are at the rock bed of what she does, but far from churning out throwback sounds, she makes sure new ideas are at the forefront. For evidence of this look no further than her releases and remixes on Classic Records and Leftroom. In fact this cultural star recently mixed a retrospective compilation for the legendary Classic Music label as well being commissioned to create the soundtrack for a recent Louis Vuitton Menswear shows.

With her charisma,style and broad understanding of electronic music and upcoming gigs in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Amsterdam, Germany, Spain, and Paris to name a few there seems to be no stopping Miss Dijon.

Ausform Micro-Fest

Pride Comedy Night 9 July 2015 @ 18:00 Join us for the Bristol Pride Comedy Night. Truly one of the highlights of Pride Week it’s been a sell out night for the last 2 years.

Jayde Adams A regular at several major comedy and arts festivals across the UK (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Brighton Festival, Electric Picnic, Glastonbury Festival and Bestival.)

Joe Sutherland London based and fresh faced, Joe is a stand-up comedian who will bring us some camp cattiness to our Pride Comedy Night.

Zoe Lyons Award winning comedian Zoe Lyons has been “selling her comedy wares” on the comedy circuit since 2004. In 2009, much to her astonishment, she was ranked 81st in the Independent on Sunday’s “Pink List” of Britain’s 100 most influential gay and lesbian people.

Venue: Bierkeller Theatre www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

Price: £10/£8

Feature: Bitch Please !

Spencer Parker 13 August 2016 / Playing at Bitch Please! / Motion / www.motionbristol.com

Spencer Parker is one of Europe’s leading djs, his unique style of house and techno is in demand the world over and his productions, remixes and reedits are regularly supported by names such as Ryan Elliot, Mike Huckaby, Radio Slave, DVS1, Gerd Janson and Zip. Spencer’s musical style is simply described best as, underground house and techno. Preferred record labels range from the techno stylings of Grey Report, Modularz, and Non Series, through to the house sound of White Material, FXHE, and, his own imprint, Work Them Records. A “typical” set from Spencer could include everything from house to techno to disco classics.

Now a resident of Berlin, Spencer is best known in the city as a regular guest at Berghain, be it playing house and disco upstairs in Panorama Bar or techno downstairs, on the clubs main floor. Elsewhere in the world, you can often find Spencer manning the decks at clubs such as Womb (Tokyo), Concrete (Paris), Dude Club (Milan) and Dance Tunnel (London).

Production wise, Spencer’s main home is now his own Work Them Records label, although he is also widely known as being a large part of Radio Slave’s Rekids title, alongside Mr.G and Nina Kraviz. Recently Spencer also released a series of six limited edition 12’s (and a double cd album) under the name It’s Not Over, on the label of the same name.

All further information can be found at : www.icametoparty.com

Feature: Bitch Please

This August, iconic super club Motion will be hooking up with some of the best and most diverse Gay club nights across Bristol to bring you an entire day of quality underground music with plenty of sass.

Bitch, Please! are thrilled to welcome the very gifted Honey Dijon, an artist who prides herself on a style that is all her own. Drawing from a wide repertoire of musical styles, Honey combines old school Chicago house, disco, tech-house to tribal, funk, and soul. A perfect addition to the Bitch, Please! line-up, Honey will be sure to seduce the crowd at Bristol’s outdoor Crane Yard space this August.

Also on board will be one of Europe’s finest underground house and techno DJ’s, and regular Berghain guest, Spencer Parker. Known for his epic productions and widely supported remixes and re-edits, Spencer’s main home is now his own Work Them Records label, as well as being a large part of Radio Slave’s Rekids title, alongside Mr.G and Nina Kraviz.

Acts from Horseplay, Switching Lanes and Amour Ami will also be providing the soundtrack to the day, with a mix of Disco, House and Techno as well as a XXXtra special stage show from Bristol’s Pussy Posse Drag Diva’s.

Motion’s Artist Bar will be transformed into the Kitchen of the party, hosted by Don’t Tell Your Mother. Here they’ll be joined by DJ friends from local Bristol night spot havens, including R&B with Miss Dominique Fleak from The Retreat, DJ Daddi resident of Bristol Bear Bar and Residents from The Queenshilling.

Essential Info Who is your LGBT+ Market Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Credit: Alexandra Moon-Age Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

Photographer: Emmett Green

YES £20/£30 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian YES Gay YES Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight YES

International Womens Day

The Politics of Identity: LGBT Representation in Public Life Written by Lauren Bond / Twitter @ASAPBond / Written for www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk /

On the topic of representation Ani believes that ‘transgender people are a demographic we should be actively encouraging to become part of the council.’ Carla tells me that there have been trans Green Party candidates elsewhere in the country. Charlie Kiss, for example, was a parliamentary candidate for Islington South and Finsbury. However, Ani and Carla are not aware of any transgender councillors in Bristol, and agree that his may be due to the negative media and public attention a person may face.

Ani believes ‘a lot of progress has been made’ in this area but trans people still face a lot of negative press. They both agree that there is little the council can do to combat this; despite equality procedures being in place you cannot make people change their own intrinsic views or control the media. Ani goes on to suggest that ‘a lot of trans people have enough of their own personal battles to deal with’ without taking on the pressures of becoming a councillor.

“A lot of trans people have enough of their own personal battles to deal with’ without taking on the pressures of becoming a councillor.” Ani STAFFORD-TOWNSEND I ask Carla what the council is doing to consider the specific needs of LGBT people in Bristol and she tells me that ‘whenever a motion goes to council or cabinet for a decision there is a section in the report that looks at the impact on various characteristic groups, for example sexuality, disability and race.’ Carla recalls one motion thought to impact LGBT people; the piloting of swipe card access to public libraries because of the possibility of hate crime if vulnerable people were in the library alone. Although the likelihood of this is fairly low, it is positive that the council actively considers the issue from this angle.

Finally, I asked Ani and Carla what they are doing to get the voices of LGBT people in their wards heard. Carla, whose ward incidentally has the highest concentration of gay men in the city, finds that people in her ward are very proactive and gets contacted a lot. She also hopes to have regular surgeries where a variety of different people can express their views. Ani’s ward is very central so she hopes to connect with various student LGBT groups from both UWE and Bristol University.

We end by discussing the impact the 50:50 campaign will have. Carla remarks on its success: ‘It seems to be doing really well so far’ and says she likes how it is being explored from many different angles. Both agree that it will help get more women into the council and Ani adds that it is ‘good to raise visibility of it as an issue.’

For more information about the 50:50 campaign, see www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk

photo by Paul Samuel White

Lifestyle

Weston Pride

Tickets via the website / 30 July 2016 / www.wsmpride.com

This year WSM Pride is returning to Grove park and we are bringing energy, fun and most importantly a party! A day for us all to come together, let our hair down and support the LGBT community.

This year will see a main stage and an acoustic tent jam packed with live acts throughout the day.

There will of course be a bar and lots of food available, as well as a community area full of local stalls. Face painting and games for the kids will ensure there is fun to be had by all the family. This is not an event to be missed!

Culture

ADORE DELANO 7 August 2016 / Queenshilling / http://www.esdr.co.uk

Eat Sleep Drag Repeat present RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6/All Stars 2 star ADORE DELANO! TIX: http://bit.ly/29DYwV0 ADORE appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008; she later finished in the top three on the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She has toured internationally with her first album Till Death Do Us Party and her second album After Party was released in March 2016 to strong reviews. Adore is a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2, which airs soon in the USA. HOST: ALFIE ORDINARY is the son of a drag queen and a clown. When he isn’t doing his paper round, he likes to sing and tell stories about his time at ‘Madame Le Coq’s Preparatory School for Fabulous Boys’.

Alfie identifies as fabulous and we hope you think he is, too.

Doors: 18:30 Show: 20:00 Meet & Greet 22:00 NB: This event is 18+ only and the venue operates a Challenge 25 policy.

NBB: Sometimes drag queen shows run a little later than advertised.

Because drag queens. Soz. TICKETS £20 General / £30 VIP To book to see this amazing show book online. http://www.esdr.co.uk/

Culture

Summertime Date: Fri 15 - Thu 21 July Director: Catherine Corsini Cast: Cécile De France, Izïa Higelin, Noémie Lvovsky Subtitled. 105 mins, 2016, France Tickets: www.watershed.co.uk Price: From £6.50 A luminous lesbian romance begins in 1971 France when a young farm girl moves to Paris and becomes smitten with a charismatic radical feminist, only to discover that their love is not as easy, nor as accepted, when they return to the countryside.

It’s 1971 and country girl Dephine (Izïa Higelin) moves to Paris to break free from the shackles of her family, where she meets metropolitan feminist activist Carole (Cécile de France), and the spark of attraction between them is undeniable. Their bliss is interrupted, however, when Delphine’s father suffers a stroke and she must return to the family farm to assure its continued existence. But Carole insists on accompanying her lover, and the two must confront the ramifications of their forbidden relationship in a world all too slow to accept social change...

Both unabashedly sexy and utterly realistic and compelling, this is a beautiful, sensual film about two women in love - and the challenges they must face, together, that are beyond their control.

Literature

Free to be me Author: Title: Publisher: ISBN-10:

Lori Streich / Rosa Fanti

Free to be Me Tangent Books 1910089362

Synopsis Freedom Youth celebrated its 20th Birthday in 2015. Rosa didn’t want this important milestone to pass unnoticed, so we started talking with each other and then with Off the Record and Outstories about it. This led us to approach the Heritage Lottery Fund. They generously agreed to fund an oral history project to tell Freedom’s story in the words of the people who set it up, who have been or are its members, and who have worked for Freedom over the years.

We interviewed 25 people, and heard from many more past and present members who filled in surveys. They spoke or wrote about the difference that being a part of Freedom has made to their lives, and how it has supported and enabled young people to be out, and to feel comfortable with their sexuality and identity. Most of all, Freedom has always been a place where young people can just enjoy themselves as themselves - whatever their identities.

Identity is an important issue for young people, and for Freedom as a whole. Over its 21 years, the whole question of identity has changed and Freedom has changed with it.

Initially, Freedom Youth defined itself as an LGB group (lesbian, gay and bisexual). By 2006, it was an LGBT group (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender). In 2016, it is an LGBTQ+ group, widely inclusive and including those who are queer/questioning and others. We have reflected this change throughout Free to be me. We have tried to use the right abbreviation (LGB, LGBT, LGBTQ+) in the appropriate time period as we’ve told Freedom’s story. What hasn’t changed is Freedom’s core service. It has run sessions in central Bristol every Tuesday evening (barring Christmas and similar) for 21 years. It is one of the oldest, and possibly the longest continuously running social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the UK. We want to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund for enabling us to record this previously hidden history, and everyone who contributed their stories and who gave their support to this project. Without you, we could not have told this story.

Nightlife

Movies Night Date: 6 Aug 2016 Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Price: Free Entry

Dear All, We would like to introduce you to our Productions Companies, Go West Productions - Bristol Independent Film Producer and BBB Management - Creative and Stylish Film and Photography. Both companies are coming together to start a new production, a short film, based on the Classic British movie, Noël Coward’s “ Brief Encounter “ . Adapting the script of the film and the original play which the film was based on, we are bringing the story to life on a modern day with the title “ Encounters “.

A story of two men that meet in a train station and start to develop a relationship throughout a series of Encounters.

Being both Independent companies, we are relying on good will and generosity of the public to invest in this project, to be possible to fund the idea and bringing it to the screen and taking it to Film Festivals around the UK, Europe and United States. We are holding a series of fundraise days, being this one a “ Movies Night” theme party at the Bristol Bear Bar in Old Market. We would love to invite you to come and see us and meet the team behind the project. Throughout the evening we will be presenting previous works that we have done so far, as well as discussing the new story “Encounters”.

There will be exclusive videos to be presented on the event as well as special benefits to the investors.

Please, do feel free to join us and support our work.

Dress up as your favourite movie character.

Looking foward to see you all there for a fantastic night.

Ricardo Noel Frutuoso Claire Byrne BRISTOL BBB Management Go West Productions

Music

LEATHER PRIDE

UK

Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival 18 - 20 March 2016 / www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com

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This year’s line-up is bursting at the seems with living legends including the four-time Grammy award winning guitarist Larry Carlton and master of the solo guitar Martin Taylor. Lisa Simone will echo the tradition of her mother – musical icon and pioneer Nina Simone – with her own innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a soul-deep understanding of music as a means of healing, empowerment and celebration. And that’s just for starters! To see our full line-up visit the website

Festival and Venue Information

Where is the Festival taking place?

Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place at Colston Hall in Hall 1 and The Lantern, with fringe events taking place in the Foyer and Top Bar. Where is Colston Hall?

Colston Hall is on Colston Street in Bristol city centre. Our address is: Colston Hall, Colston St., Bristol BS1 5AR. Which train station is closest to Colston Hall?

Bristol Temple Meads is the closest train station. The No. 8 or 9 buses run regularly between Bristol Temple Meads and the city centre, or it takes approximately 20 minutes to walk.

Which bus can I get to Colston Hall?

It depends where you are coming from, but any bus passing through the city centre would be perfect for coming to Colston Hall.

Where can I park?

If you are driving to Colston Hall we recommend Trenchard Street car park Trenchard Street car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Which opposite the Hall. On sell-out show nights, or if there are other events in the city centre, the car park can get quite full, so please allow plenty of time. The ground floor level of Trenchard Street car park has a designated disabled parking area.

Are there any age restrictions?

Colston Hall does not impose an age restriction, but we would expect under-14s to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sometimes certain shows will impose restrictions, most commonly for comedy shows, in which case it will be stated at the time of booking. If in doubt, please call the Box Office on 0117 922 3686.

Where is the nearest cash machine?

The closest cash machine is a Link machine in the convenience store on St. Augustine’s Parade. A little further is the Alliance & Leicester on the corner of Baldwin Street.

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Where can I store my coat and other such items?

There is a Cloakroom next to the Box Office/Tickets an Information on Ground Floor Level, and it costs £1 per item.

photo by Paul Samuel White

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Music

KT Tunstall Venue: Time: Date: Price: Tickets:

Colston Hall 19:00 Mon 24 Oct 2016 £18.81 to £34.94 incl. booking fee www.colstonhall.org

Kate Victoria (KT) Tunstall is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Scotland. During her career she’s won a BRIT and an Ivor Novello Award, as well as the European Border Breakers Award – given to those who reach audiences outside their home country.

Tunstall’s appearance on Later… with Jools Holland put her in the lime light. She only had 24 hours to prepare for the performance after the original act pulled out due to illness. Her debut album ‘Eye to the Telescope’ was re-released after she was on Later… and it reached number 3 (70 places higher than its original release).

“From the moment the buzz bomb from Fife bounced on to the stage…she had the crowd exactly where she needed them,” says The Courier of KT Tunstall’s recent show at Perth Concert Hall. Eschewing the bulk of her back catalogue in favour of tracks from her soon-to-be-released album, the LA-based singer-songwriter delivered “a sparkling set … The new tunes evoke a period of watershed, of relationships past and freshbeginnings, with the mood upbeat and gutsy” (Scotsman). under 14s accompanied by an adult.

Nightlife

Members GBT Event / members-bristol.co.uk

July Drinks Talking of new venues, we have the second event in our new home coming up on Thursday 21st July 2016! So banish those Post Pride Blues with another evening of merriment in the company of Bristol’s most discerning gay men.

For this month, we are also offering an additional attraction to our normal lineup; it’s “Speed Meeting!” The regular Members event will start at 9pm but if you come along at 8pm, you can take part for free in this new fun event. We need to stress that this is not about dating, but will give you a chance to spend a short fixed period, chatting individually to each of the other men who attend. This is perfect for guys who are new to Bristol or Members, or anyone who prefers an ice breaker when meeting new people. If you would like to attend the Speed Meeting, it’s essential you let us know in advance, so we have an idea of how many will take part, so please email us at info@members-bristol.co.uk or leave a message on our Facebook page.

From 9pm our regular Members evening starts, with a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival, a quality musical soundtrack creating the perfect ambience and the company of other gay men including our friendly Members hosts. Remember all this is provided completely free of charge, what more could you ask for! We look forward to seeing you all on the 21st July.

Remember that for a limited period, the Square Club are offering a massive discount to anyone that joins through the Members events. If you’re interested, please ask one of the Members hosts next week.

And of course, you can also currently get a discounted Members card from our website Members-Bristol.co.uk/join.HTML giving you added benefits and exclusive offers throughout the city. This card will guarantee you free entry to all our future drinks events.

So, spread the word, Members returns next Thursday, 21st July at 9pm (or 8pm for the speed meeting) at the exquisite Square Club in Berkeley Square. We look forward to seeing you then.

Nightlife

Horseplay ft. FK Alexander

Horseplay / 23 July 23:00-04:00 / www.horseplayclub.com MOON Queer House, Disco, Art, Liberty, Sleaze Resident Jockeys - Pony, Bronco & Jim Carna STARS FK Alexander - CATATTACK Durational Art, Performance, Noise, Recovery TICKETS: http://bit.ly/28KEeK5 £9 adv inc bfee, £10 door DRESSCODE Animalistic Described by The Guardian as “Bristol’s best gay dance party”, Horseplay is a queer-leaning art-disco-club with a positive vibe and a fine dusting of glitter and sleaze.

5 years ago we launched in a sweaty basement, to a diverse crowd of queers, club-kids, miss-fits and dont-fits. Our numbers have swelled a bit since, but at our core is still an ethos of community, safe space and sweaty hedonism with our queer brothers and sisters.

The moon club is in some ways a return to our roots; low ceilings, sweat, smoke and strobe, a house and disco beat... but a better soundsystem. Come and get playful with us. Be yourself. Be free.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horseplayclub Mixes: www.mixcloud.com/HorseplayClub/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Horseplay_club All ticket sales are final, we cannot process refunds.

Music

KT Tunstall Venue: Time: Date: Price: Tickets:

Colston Hall 19:00 Mon 24 Oct 2016 £18.81 to £34.94 incl. booking fee www.colstonhall.org

Art

UPFEST Venue: North Street, Bedminster Time: All day Date: 23-25 July 2016 Price: Free Tickets: www.upfest.co.uk

Welcome to your festival! Upfest 2016, Europe’s largest, free, street art & graffiti festival, attracting over 300 artists painting 28 venues throughout Bedminster & Southville, Bristol from 23rd – 25th July. Talented artists travel from 25 countries and across the UK to paint live on 30,000sqft of surfaces in front of 25,000 visitors.

The affordable art sale, music stages and art workshops round off a visually spectacular weekend!

The live artist painting takes place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July. Monday the 25th has been designated as a viewing day and special family day with extra workshops for the kids. Each of the venues mentioned becomes a painting or music venue for the festival weekend, where visitors can chat to artists while they create their pieces.

Opening Times Saturday 23rd July: Live painting 11-7 pm, Sunday 24th July: Live painting 11-7 pm, Tobacco Factory open from 10am, Monday 25th July: Viewing and family day 11-4pm. All bar venues open till late. See location listings for closing times, music line ups & event listings

BRISTOL PRIDE SPECIAL

FULL WHAT’S ON LISTINGS COMMUNITY, SCENE AND BRISTOL PRIDE ALL IN ONE PLACE

In the community tent at Pride come say hello :-)

Welcome to Bristol Pride 2016

We would like to welcome you to Bristol Pride 2016. This is Bristol’s largest and most diverse LGBT festival which is a week long experience playing host to events, parties, club nights with everything from the cultural to the camp.

In this guide you will find all the highlights of the festival in a quick to access format to make sure you do not miss a thing as the people at Bristol Pride festival have once again exceeded themselves with a week long event full of inclusive events where there is something for everyone.

Whether you are a local or visiting Bristol for the first time this guide alongside the website www.outbristol.co.uk has all you need to know about this event, the scene, the city and the other four LGBT festivals we host in the city through out the year.

We would like to thank you for visiting Bristol and supporting Bristol Pride and if you can make sure you donate to Bristol Pride by buying a supporters wristband to keep this event running for years to come.

Bristol

Bristol’s unconventional urbanity gives the city its distinctive character.

A City Of Urban Villages

Bristol is one of the UK’s eight core cities, home to leading companies from the creative, technological, financial, micro electronics, environmental, aerospace, advanced engineering and service industries.

Colston Hall /West End

Bedminster

Bristol is made up of several diverse urban villages with their own distinctive characteristics.

The city is constantly evolving, refusing to stand still. It’s unconventional urbanity, young and multi ethnic neighborhoods means that Bristol is a world leading resilient city.

West Street / Old Market Quarter

Stokes Croft

St Nicks Market / Old City

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol is the UK’s Festival City

Carnival / St Pauls

Oh and Bristol also has......

Millenium Square / Harbourside

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Bristol Pride Week Jennie Cave with a Touch of Pride 1-9 July 2016 @18:00 Jennie Cave will be displaying her newest series of fantasy artworks with a homoerotica charm at SPACE gallery. Jennie’s style of surreal montage will blow you away. Gallery Opening Times: Monday- Saturday 12pm6pm Mojito bar open 6-11 on Fridays & Saturdays.

Venue: Space 6 West St BS2 0BH Price: Free

Film: Scrum

Pop Nation

Harness

2 July 2016 from 19:00- Late Your fetish social is a bespoke club night.

An LGBT+ fetish social event where everyone is welcome. NO DRESSCODE but leather, rubber, uniform and sports gear are encouraged with or without a HARNESS! (no nudity please) and a bit of cheese! in association with RAVEN Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Price: Free Entry

DJ JUKES

2 July 2016 @ 21:00 DJ Jukes playing tunes to sing and dance in this intemate LGBT venue with Jade

Fri 1 July 2016 21:00-02:00 Enjoy an evening in the UK’s only bespoke bar for Bears as they extend a warm welcome to all. Join DJ daddi as BBB’s Pop Nation night kicks the weekend off with pop and cheese all night.

Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Price: Free Entry

Karaoke @Proud Fri 1 July 2016 @ 21:00 This Friday we have karaoke with free shots for people who do randomoke

Venue: Proud Price :Free Entry Jolene Dover

DIGILOGUE

2 July 2016 @ 18:00 For the Sydney Convicts, rugby is not just a sport – it’s a lifestyle. This beautiful portrait of three outsiders - men finding themselves adrift in Australia and coming to rely on the community and brotherly camaraderie that playing rugby provide.

Venue: Watershed Price :£9/ £6.50/ £4.50 www.watershed.co.uk

Venue: Proud Price :Free Entry

Fri 1 July 2016 open from 20:00 Show at 23:00

Stephanie von Clitz Sat 2 July 2016 opens 20:00 Show at 23:00

Jolene Dover will be winging her way across the bridge from sunny Wales, leaving behind her sheep to entertain you for Friday Night Cabaret this week.

The Dorset Tart with a Heart Stephanie Von Clitz will be entertaining you this Saturday.

Venue: The Gin Palace Price: Free Entry Fri 1 July 2016@ 22:00 -Late

Venue: The Gin Palace Price: Free Entry Scrum post film screening party Sat 2 July 2016@ 22:00

A popular Alternative 80s clubbing, held in the Queenshilling in the West End Gay Village, the venue does have a coatcheck

join Pride later at the Queenshilling on Frogmore Street from 10pm for an afterparty. Retain your ticket stub from the film Scrum at the Watershed for reduced entry which will go to Bristol Pride and Bristol’s gay ruby group The Bisons.

Venue: QueenShilling Price: Pay on door Saturday @OMG 2 July 2016 @ 22:00

Venue: Queenshilling Price: £3 before 11 £4 after 11 TGI Friday @OMG 1 July 2016 @ 22:00 OMG hosts TGI every friday. The venue is a popular LGBT venue offering drinks promotions and commercial music with a mixed crowd.

OMG Saturdays. The venue is a popular LGBT venue offering drinks promotions and commercial music with a mixed crowd.

Venue: OMG Bristol Price: £3 before 11 £4 after 11 Pride Dog Show 2 July 2016 Register 11:00 Show 13:00

Venue: OMG Bristol Price: Check on door Pride Dog Show Register 11:00 Show 13:00

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The pride dog show returns and is bigger and furrier than ever, expect pawbiting rounds such as waggiest tail, most groomed and best family pet! Register from 11am, show starts at 1pm.

Venue: Castle Park Price: Attendance Free / Contest Entry £2

The pride dog show returns and is bigger and furrier than ever, expect pawbiting rounds such OF as ENGLAND waggiest tail, most groomed and best LGBT GUIDE FOR THE WEST family pet! Register from 11am, show starts 1pm. Prizes and rosettes to win! With kind “The definitiveat destination support from platinum petcare and daWg for the LGBT communities greyhound and lurcher rescue.

in the dual city region of Venue: ”Corn Street the West of England.

Price: Attendance Free / Contest Entry £1

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Bristol Pride Week Pride Gaming

Sunday 3rd July 2016 @12:30pm - Late An absolute hot last year, we are proudly teaming up with BVGS ( Bristol Video Games Social) for our LGBT+ Gaming event which is open and welcoming to all. This one is for the gamers and as with all our events it is open to everyone who values equality & diversity, wants to come show their support, Venue: Kongs Kings Street Price: Free

FILM: Peace of Mind Sun 3 July 2016 15:00 A fascinating story about American artist Flo McGarrell. Following a unique path living & working in Haiti. With opening atmospheric footage shot on a Super Eight by friend & Director Cary Cronenwett, Venue: Watershed Price :£9/ £6.50/ £4.50 www.watershed.co.uk Dyke Hard

Sun 3 July 2016 18:00 Crazy and camp Dyke Hard is from Director Bitte Andersson who sat around with her friends talking about all the film genres they loved, then crammed them into this ‘cult classic!’

Venue: Watershed Price :£9/ £6.50/ £4.50 www.watershed.co.uk

Pride Quiz

Sun 3 July 2016 18:00 We kick off at 6pm, entry is £1pp and you can expect a variety of rounds from music, general knowledge, food & drink and of course our pictures and Pride round.

Venue: Price: Miss Retreat Final

Margarita With a Straw

Tues 5 July 2016 20:10

Navigating and discovering her bisexuality, Laila is a secret rebel in a wheelchair, Shonali Bose directs this stunning portrait of a women defying definitions and pushing boundaries.

Venue: Watershed Price :£9/ £6.50/ £4.50 www.watershed.co.uk Mapping LGBT+ Bristol Wed 6 July 2016 @17:30-19:30 We’re officially launching the map and mobile app* at Bristol Pride Day on Saturday the 9th of July. Before that, we’re hosting a sneak preview - a private view - to celebrate the project and allow you to expore and contribute to the map before anyone else.

Do you have photos, documents, objects or stories of relevance to Bristol’s LGBT+ past? Bring them along! We’ll have a mobile digitisation station set up so you can create high quality copies your memorabilia and upload it to the map.

If you just want to play, also we’ll also have the map up on a big screen and have tablets and devices pre-loaded so you can explore the content. And of course, the whole team will be on hand to chat about the project. Drinks and nibbles will be available for those that arrive early. This event is free but places are limited Venue: Old Market Assembly BS2 Price: Free The Dorset Tart with a Heart Stephanie Von Clitz will be entertaining you this Saturday.

Old Market Tavern £1 Sun 3 July 2016 @ 22:00 -Late

Venue: The Gin Palace Price: Free Entry Scrum post film screening party Sat 2 July 2015@ 22:00

Its here the Final heat of Miss Retreat this much loved Bristol event has been running for years and is a great night out. A great local platform for new performers of the Drag culture its well worth a visit. If you want to make a day of it the venue also serves a great sunday lunch.

Venue: The Retreat Price: Free Entry Sun 3 July 2016 @ 19:00

join Pride later at the Queenshilling on Frogmore Street from 10pm for an afterparty. Retain your ticket stub from the film Scrum at the Watershed for reduced entry which will go to Bristol Pride and Bristol’s gay ruby group The Bisons.

Venue: QueenShilling Price: Pay on door Saturday @OMG 2 July 2016 @ 22:00

Welcome to RAVEN the South West’s premier men only fetish club held every first Sunday of the month in Bristol. Dress code applies; members entry just £8.

OMG Saturdays. The venue is a popular LGBT venue offering drinks promotions and commercial music with a mixed crowd.

Venue:Lads Locker Room BS2 Price: £8 Cabaret @OMG Bar Sun 3 July 2016 @ 20:00

Venue: OMG Bristol Price: Check on door Pride Dog Show Register 11:00 Show 13:00

Raven

BRAND NEW CABARET SUNDAYS START THIS WEEKEND!!

Hosted by TRAY LA TRASH every week! Our VERY special guest star this week is WILMA FINGADOO! OPEN TILL 3AM & 99p DRINKS !!

Sunday 3rd July! DON’T miss out!

Venue: OMG Bar Price: Free Entry

The pride dog show returns and is bigger and furrier than ever, expect pawbiting rounds such as waggiest tail, most groomed and best family pet! Register from 11am, show starts at 1pm. Prizes and rosettes to win! With kind support from platinum petcare and daWg greyhound and lurcher rescue.

Venue: Corn Street Price: Attendance Free / Contest Entry £1

Bristol Pride Week

Pride Theatre Night 6 July 2016 @ 18:00 “Showcasing pride through diverse performances” Bristol Pride Festival bring their award-winning theatre night to The Wardrobe Theatre as they celebrate Pride across Bristol. Showcasing culture and community, the Pride Theatre night will feature three specially created pieces all in one evening: Venus & Adonis, Much Ado About Bingo, and #APPilyEverAfter

Venus & Adonis Pride proudly team up with the Bristol Shakespeare Festival as we explore LGBT themes in a special stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s epic poem.

Much Ado About Bingo Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your Bingo Dabber! Back in the Elizabethan era, Shakespeare was considered to be the light-entertainment of the day.

Fast-forward to the 20th Century and popular culture gave birth to BINGO! You are invited to join ’70s telly host and crimplene-clad showbiz legend Derek Daniels for a sensationally silly Shakespearean round of retro musical bingo.

#APPilyEverAfter It’s 2016. We live most of our lives online – generations of thumbs ferociously swiping left and right. But is it possible to describe yourself in 140 characters? Can 6 photos honestly reflect your personality? Does one gym selfie truly reveal the inner workings of your soul? #APPilyEverAfter explores our generation’s reliance on networking apps and how their integration has irrevocably changed our pursuit of happiness. Inspired by hookup apps, dating sites and overbearing social expectations, Pride present the creative talents of Josh ‘Jacobs’ & Paul ‘Dincent’, as they try ever-so-hard to seduce you through song, sketches and stand up – delving deep into the world of online dating and unravelling the trials and tribulations they adventure.

Venue: Wardrobe Theatre Old Market Quarter BS2 Price: £8

Bristol Pride Week

‘Free To Be Me’ Launch 7 July 2016 @ 17:00-19:00 We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Free to be me: celebrating 21 years of Freedom Youth. The book brings all of your stories together in a celebration of the first 21 years of Freedom Youth – one of the oldest and possibly the longest running LGBT youth groups in the UK. Thanks to support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, we were able to interview 25 people and we heard from more who have played a part in Freedom Youth from its start to the present day. Free to be me tells your stories in words and pictures.

The book documents the history of Freedom Youth, explores the challenges and changing attitudes towards gender identity, and most of all shows how Freedom Youth has made a difference to the lives of young people by providing a space where they can be out and feel comfortable with their sexuality and identity.

Please join us to celebrate the launch of this important book.

Venue: Old Market Assembly

Price: Free Entry

Bristol Pride Week

Pride Theatre Night 7 July 2016 @ 19:00 “Showcasing pride through diverse performances” Join us for the Bristol Pride Comedy Night. Truly one of the highlights of Pride Week it’s been a sell out night for the last 2 years.

Jayde Adams A regular at several major comedy and arts festivals across the UK (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Brighton Festival, Electric Picnic, Glastonbury Festival and Bestival.)

Sam Lake He’ll charm you in a way only a half-cornish, half-spanish boy can. Crude but clever humour delivered tongue firmly in his cheek (his own tongue, in case there’s any confusion).

Hannah Brackenbury Comedy singer-songwriter usually found in Brighton, has been described as “Victoria Wood and Tim Minchin’s lesbian love child”. She performs original material on such varied themes as obsessive cat owners, eating too much garlic and taking too many selfies. She reached the finals of the Musical Comedy Awards 2016 and recently completed her first solo UK tour to promote her new album ‘Jumbled’.

Stephen Bailey Star of Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit On The Side and Safeword (to name just two) Stephen recently supported Katherine Ryan on her UK tour. Selected as the first ever MC for the Stonewall Summer Party he regularly contributed articles to Attitude magazine, and was nominated in this year’s Amused Moose Comedy Awards Top 10 shows at Edinburgh Fringe. Warm and affectionate with a biting wit he loves a conspiracy theory (preferably involving a celebrity and a cucumber).

Jen Brister Stand up comic, writer and comedy actor Jen is a regular performer on the UK & International circuit. She’s had a series of sell out shows year on year. New show Wishful Thinking was nominated Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival and went on to be a sold out show at the Edinburgh Festival last year which also saw Jen appearing on Comedy Central’s Live at the Comedy Store.

We’ve been lucky to secure Jen who is supporting Frankie Boyle and starring in her first feature film.

Venue: Bierkeller Theatre www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

Price: £11:50 / £9

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Bristol Pride Week Jennie Cave with a Touch of Pride 8 -9 July 2016 @18:00 Jennie Cave will be displaying her newest series of fantasy artworks with a homoerotica charm at SPACE gallery. Jennie’s style of surreal montage will blow you away. Gallery Opening Times: Monday- Saturday 12pm6pm Mojito bar open 6-11 on Fridays & Saturdays.

Venue: Space 6 West St BS2 0BH Price: Free

Drag with no Name

Fri 8 July 2016 @ 22:00 Drag with No Name will be performing at the Retreat for the Friday night pre Pride party this cabaret venue is a great place to meet friends old and new the bar is supported by a regular crowd of locals.

Pop Nation

Harness

2 July 2016 from 19:00- Late Your fetish social is a bespoke club night.

An LGBT+ fetish social event where everyone is welcome. NO DRESSCODE but leather, rubber, uniform and sports gear are encouraged with or without a HARNESS! (no nudity please) and a bit of cheese! in association with RAVEN Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Price: Free Entry

DJ JUKES

2 July 2016 @ 21:00 DJ Jukes playing tunes to sing and dance in this intemate LGBT venue with Jade

Fri 8 July 2016 21:00-02:00 Enjoy an evening in the UK’s only bespoke bar for Bears as they extend a warm welcome to all. Join DJ daddi as BBB’s Pop Nation night kicks the weekend off with pop and cheese all night.

Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Price: Free Entry

Karaoke @Proud Fri 8 July 2016 @ 18:00 This Friday we have karaoke with free shots for people who do randomoke

Venue: The Retreat Price :Free Entry

Venue: Proud Price :Free Entry La Voix

Fri 8 July 2016 open from 20:00 Show at 23:00

Venue: Proud Price :Free Entry Stephanie von Clitz Sat 2 July 2016 opens 20:00 Show at 23:00

BGT SEMI FINALIST. RU PAUL AMBASSADOR FINALIST. AB FAB MOVIE Award winning international icon a show not to be missed.

QueenShilling

The Dorset Tart with a Heart Stephanie Von Clitz will be entertaining you this Saturday.

Venue: The Gin Palace Price: Free Entry Fri 8 July 2015@ 22:00 -Late

Venue: The Gin Palace Price: Free Entry Scrum post film screening party Sat 2 July 2015@ 22:00

Bristols longest established LGBT venue in the West End Gay Village, the venue does have a coatcheck

join Pride later at the Queenshilling on Frogmore Street from 10pm for an afterparty. Retain your ticket stub from the film Scrum at the Watershed for reduced entry which will go to Bristol Pride and Bristol’s gay ruby group The Bisons.

Venue: QueenShilling Price: Pay on door Saturday @OMG 2 July 2016 @ 22:00

Venue: Queenshilling Price: £3 before 11 £4 after 11 TGI Friday @OMG 8 July 2016 @ 22:00 OMG hosts TGI every friday. The venue is a popular LGBT venue offering drinks promotions and commercial music with a mixed crowd.

OMG Saturdays. The venue is a popular LGBT venue offering drinks promotions and commercial music with a mixed crowd.

Venue: OMG Bristol Price: £3 before 11 £4 after 11 Studio 54 Directors Cut 8 July 2016 @ 20:40

Venue: OMG Bristol Price: Check on door Pride Dog Show Register 11:00 Show 13:00

Venue: Watershed Price :£9/ £6.50/ £4.50 www.watershed.co.uk

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Director Mark Christopher’s version of glitter bomb of sex, drugs and debauchery in New York’s 1970 party scene vanished, now we get to see it, in full. He describes it as a miracle and we cannot wait to see it.

The pride dog show returns and is bigger and furrier than ever, expect pawbiting rounds such OF as ENGLAND waggiest tail, most groomed and best LGBT GUIDE FOR THE WEST family pet! Register from 11am, show starts at 1pm. Prizes and rosettes to win! With kind support from platinum petcare and daWg greyhound and lurcher rescue.

Venue: Corn Street Price: Attendance Free / Contest Entry £1

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Pride Day Parade Sat 9 July 2016 Assembly / Start Location: Castle Park Pride Theatre Night 8 July 2015 @ 18:00 Assembly time: 10:00. Depart time 11:00 End Location: Millennium Square

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Pride Day Main Stage Starts 12:00 9 July 2016 Boogaloo Stu

Singout

Cherry Poppin

Ren Stedman

Keri Whip

Deltamour

Wildflowers

Rozalla

Lucy Spraggan

Qboy

Host A showbiz multi-tasker stu is a performer, pop star, dj, presenter and costume designer.

His theatre shows crimplene millionaire, pop magic and puppet paramour have toured nationally. expect silly games and hi-jinx!

12:10 Bristol’s LGBT choir, a regular pride favourite.

With over 50 members regularly performing throughout the year. It’s been a tradition for them to join us at pride with pop and contemporary classics, enjoy!

12:15 Working across the country since 2004, She is big & Brassy with a heart of gold. Cherry & friends get Pride day going with a bang with her first appearence on the main stage.

Joanne Joanne

13:15 Bristol Pride is proud to have Trans singer songwriter who plays many instruments including guitar, piano,banjo, ukuele & drums. previously performing at LGBT+ events inc Trans Pride. With thanks to Famous Company.

13:35 Described as “incredible” by Charlie Sloth, BBC 1Xtra she is taking live performance to new heights, combining huge on-stage energy with award winning vocals Debut Single Ridiculous Me made the top 10 UK club charts.

14:05 Jess & Ori, originally part of Goodbye Charlie, have toured the UK & Ireland & performed on TV including “Not The One Show”.

They impressed Pride with their hot vocals and synced harmonies.

14:35 If you like breezy, supremely melodic, semiacoustic pop then you will love Wildflowers.

They have already performed in front of tens of thousands of people, supporting Led Zepplin’s Robert Plant & Tom Odell.

15:20 Taking the UK club charts by storm in 1990’s with Born To Luv she has toured with Michael Jackson & Billy Ocean. Pride will come alive with the anthem Everybody’s Free (to feelgood).

15:50 Her UK tour is sold out but Bristol Pride have secured her for you. Her X Factor audition’s been viewed 35 million times on YouTube. Expect a mixture of acoustic, folk and Hip Hop.

Little Boots

Tom Rickels

A*M*E

17:45 Rumoured to be the greatest, all female Duran Duran concept band of our times, expect classics such as Planet Earth and Girls on Film from these Duckie, Camp Bestival and Guilty Pleasures performers 18:25 Appearing on this year’s The Voice Tom sailed through to the quarter finals. Talking about homophobia at school he is not only a talented singer but a great role model too.

18:50 Formidable, fresh and fierce. She exploded onto the music scene in 2013 topping the charts with “Need U” with Duke Dumont and MNEK. Grammy Nominee,talented songwriter and fashion icon.

19:45

She has been steadily regenerating & caressing her crystalline pop into bold new shapes. Winning BBC Sound of in 2009, Gold- Selling debut album “Hands” fused massive pop hooks onto electronic soundscapes. On her latest album “Working Girl” she has truly come into her own, creating forward-thinking & shape-shifting dance-pop.

Lisa Stansfield 20:35 Her seductive, soulfoul vocals and timeless dance-pop songs have seen her top the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, duet with George Michael and Queen, winner of multiple Brits and Ivor Novello Awards and a World Music Award. Her first 4 albums sold 15 million copies and spawned over 20 hit singles.

Heather Small 20:20

16:35 He mad history by being the first UK Queer hiphop artist & helped lead, create & shape an entire sub-genre (homo-hop). He has supported Boy George and performed with Lilly Allen.

Idestroy 17:05 Time for something diffrent. Bristol’s leatherclad, pop-punkers mix teenage rock’n’roll rebellion wth riot grrrl sensibilities, bubblegum pop melodies with nods to the punk-edged sounds of Sleater Kinney and The Stooges.

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Bristol Water on tap at Pride Free Water at Bristol Pride Show nature #lovewins

Bristol Pride will be the first Bristol event to host a brand new Refill water bar, with Bristol’s finest on tap for free.

Refill Bristol is the city’s free tap-water refill scheme and with more than 200 venues now signed up as Refill stations, where you can pop in and rehydrate for free, the focus is now on encouraging people to remember to carry a reusable bottle rather than buying single-use plastic bottled drinks that literally cost the earth.

Plastic water bottles cause mountains of litter and waste at festivals like Pride – but with a water bar on site there’s no need to buy water, you can healthily hydrate for free!

For many people the act of remembering to carry a reusable bottle is part of the challenge. So the message is clear – bring a refillable bottle with you to Pride or buy a Refill Bristol one when you are there. The cool, durable stainless steel bottles are half the price you’ll find online – at just £10 – and it will last you a lifetime.

For Further Information visit www.refillbristol.org.uk

Pride Day Cabaret Stage Starts 12:00 9 July 2016

Bambi Violet

Hostess 12:00 The Irish Queen of innuendo is usually found Djing in the Bear Bar & Queenshilling & is now resident at OMG Sheffield. She will be introducing the winner of Miss Retreat 2016.

12:05 Chippenham’s favourite queen is certainly not to be missed. A unique look which pushes the boundaries of androgyny, her sublime vocal abilities would raise the roof, with her sublime vocal abilities.

12:40 This valleys diva is one of the youngest on the circuit. Based in Cardiff, witty and downright sassy Mona will have you singing along into the wee hours of the morning.

Mona Lotte

Miss Tina Sparkle

Your hostess 13:00 She is used to hosting as OMG Bristol’s resident Queen. S4C Wales TV star and welsh wonder has been entraining audiences all over the UK and abroad for over 12 years

Stephanie von Clitz 13:05 Another amazing talent that started out right here in the South West and now she has cemented herself onto the London Cabaret circuit with regular performances.

Jolene Dover

13:30 Bursting onto the cabaret scene with an explosion this Cardiff queen is brassy, witty and slightly off-the-wall. Electrify stage presence and voice will leave you begging for more.

Sandra

13:55 We welcome drag royalty. Her show is a mix of hit songs interspersed with sharp wit and audience participation, in fact the more responsive the audience, the more excited she becomes so keep a damp cloth handy.

Martha d’arthur 13:45 As a performer with a background in comedy, theatre and musical theatre she’s an amalgamation of the many divas and starlets she’s worked with over the years.

Meth

14:10 The doyenne of Meth lab, a night that brings the stars of Ru Paul’s drag race to London she’s the driving force behind family fierce. Professional, alternative show with sharp wit.

Miss Match

Your Hostess 14:20 Known for leaving none unscathed when it comes to her sense of humour she holds down 3 weekly residences in the South West. This old hag has found her youth again.

Bellefleurs

15:15 Bath trio who take pop, metal, rock and punk songs and give them a good spanking. Vintage harmonies but no vintage tribute act. They are slowly re-writing the Andrew’s sisters songbook.

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Miss Ruby Rawbone Your Hostess 15:50 Winner of the Bristol heats of Drag Idol 2015 her unique alternative & camp style continues to impress.

Drag with No Name 15:55 One of the most versatile drag acts on the scene and a massive hit at Pride. The show is always fresh and her stand-up will have you in tears of laughter.

Miss Penny 16:30 Hailing from the Midlands is Best Midlands Cabaret Acts 2014 with a show that is entertaining from start to finish. Fantastic live vocals and comedy patter.

Mary Golds

Miss Beaver

16:55 A firm favourite in Cardiff, Newport and Bristol she’s delighted audiences across the UK and abroad. She brings camp humour, quick wit and catchy up beat songs.

Your Hostess 17:20 Responsible for the line-up and a firm favourite on the Scene since winning Miss Retreat 2012. Quick wit, lovable charm and a string of achievements under her belt.

Lubrikunt & Liquor 17:25 Prepare for a lip-sync extravaganza & camp hilarity as these two take the word camp & fierce to the next level.

Myra Dubois

Son of a Tutu

Mary Mac

17:50 Quadruple threat. Acts, sings, dances pours a decent pint. Sharp, funny and with killer wit she commands the stage, captivates audiences and performs at the most revered venues.

18:20 Award winning act, truly one to be seen. Self proclaimed illegal immigrant from Lagos Nigeria as well as singalong songs expect the insights of a wanted woman integrating into British multiculturalism.

17:45

This show stopping performer is a true performer and will be closing the show in her usual glamorous style with hit songs cheek banter is one show not to be missed.

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Pride Day Cabaret Stage Starts 12:00 9 July 2016

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Bristol Pride Family Area Starts at 12:00 9 July 2016 Bristol Pride 2016 Family Area is proudly sponsored by Irwin Mitchell LLP. Ever growing the Family area has become a popular and integral part of Pride. Come celebrate Pride with the whole family in our dedicated Family Area, where you will find a great space to relax, celebrate and enjoy whilst soaking up the great Pride atmosphere.

We’ve moved to a new home for 2016 and the Family Area will be located on At-Bristol’s Millennium Square and At-Bristol will be on hand as our Family and Youth Activities Partner too.

We’ve seen the Lord Mayor hula-hooping along with the children, enjoyed workshops and craft skills and the area itself is a great chance for families to celebrate Pride together whilst celebrating your identity proudly or just enjoy a great day out in a safe space.

Bristol Pride Expo Area Starts at 12:00 11 July 2015 Essex singer/songwriter is no stranger to performing for a crowd. Album title track ‘small town boy’ is about his relationship with his dad after coming out, expect sledge-hammering dance beats and pumping party tunes.

JSMV 13:30 Fresh from supporting bars and melody on their uk tour, Working with some of Europe’s top dance music producers they are excited to bring their live show to Bristol Pride.

15:50 Four times outmusic nominee and winner of best folk/country song of the year Justin’s an ‘out’ ex-mormon and survivor of gay therapy who speaks candidly about experiences through his inspiring and powerful music.

KYM MAZELLE 16:50 One of the best known divas & versatile artists in the industry. Crossing dance, pop, HI-NRG & Soul, performing with the likes of Soul II Soul, Dr Roberts and of course Enough is Enough with Jocelyn Brown.

La VoixPride & TheCommunity Va Va VoomArea Boys Bristol Starts at 12:00 9 July 17:20 2016 Multi award & thetoonly dragto actshowever Community is at our heart and winning we are proud be able winservices all Cabaret including Best case the great worktoand thatScene exist awards, across the south West Act.Kindly La Voix was a semifinalist on Britain’s - often our unsungDrag heroes! sponsored

by UWE whose Got Talent & was even Support helps us keep delivering this vitalspecial area. guest at the O2 Arena with Spandau Ballet.

Tina Cousins

17:55 Achieving global success with “Mysterious Times”., Tina is a talented and exciting artist, finding chart success with singles “Killing Time”, “Angel” and “Pray”. Expect amazing 90’s summer vibes as well a new hits.

Amelia Lily 18:35 X Factor’s firm favourite, she inked her first record deal & scored her first hit with “You Bring Me Joy” by the time she was 17. She proves that hard work and sheer determination will never go out of fashion.

Expo and Traders at Pride Day Starts Startsat at12:00 12:0011 9 July July19:25 2016 2015 Marnie (Ladytron) A quartet for live shows,Ladytron’s lead vocalist Pride can only happen through support and engagement from & songwriter,found widespread international many different groups, so with be sure to visit expo stalls dotted success singles suchour as “seventeen” & “Dearound the park. Their will be ready to have a chat, show stroy teams Everything You Touch”.

Currently touring the great work they do and New see how you can get involved!

Be sure globally, material includes “The Hunter”. to Labour stand and fill out MY Pride Survey.

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Dance Performance stage Starts at 12:00 9 July13:45 2016 Salute Developed by Groupboxx at the Famous ComKindly Sponsored by the Queenshilling pany, these 4 Bristol girls have been together just 6 months, writing and recording an ep of Our exciting new home means we are now able to create and fanoriginal tracks inspired by artists like Paloma tastic new stage on At-Bristol’s Millennium Square dedicated to Faith and the Noisettes. amazing dance performances all through Pride Day. From Street Dance, Theatre Dance, Zumba and workshops we’ve got someSynth pop described as ‘lana del rey meets rothing for everyone young and old.LR StreetEnvy 3D logo byn’, track We are the Wild ones featured on the us series of being human. Fresh from touring This area has been kindly coordinated by the wonderful talents across the usa with erasure. of Simon from Bristol’s StreetEnvy Dance and showcases some amazing talent.

Pride favourite Nicki was a worldwide smash with her dance reworking of total eclipse of the heart. A three times winner of us dance music authority magazine awards she’s represented the UK in Eurovision.

One of the biggest UK bands of the 80s. Selling over 15 million records in the uk alone and scoring 3 UK no1s with “my camera never lies”, “land of make believe” and of course, their Eurovision winning “making your mind up”

Pride Roller Disco

Starts at 12:00 11 July 2015

Thankfully with better ground conditions we are pleased to be able to install a special roller disco into castle park. Bristol roller derby will be on hand for some pointers an expect disco DJ’s, performers and plenty of glitter! £4 / £3, get reduced skate hire with the pride supporter Wristbands. Tickets from the ticket shop on high street or online at: pridebristol.co.uk

Bristol Pride Night What’s On and where

“A woman passed me as I was stood with my tripod, she took a photo with her phone then asked what it was for.

I said it was for Bristol Pride Week. She looked confused. I thought, oh, I’m going to have to explain Pride. Then a big smile crept across her face and she said, well, I’m married to a girl so I guess it’s for me” Carolyn Eaton Photographer Project by Bristol Pride.

FEBRUARY

Sat 9 July – Basement 45

Welcome to the biggest Girl’s Night of the year. Hush join forces with Bristol Pride lesbian / LBTQ+ women, girls, gals & beautiful creatures.

Gal DJs & performers take over Basement 45 for a Pride night of flirts, friends, laughter & unstoppable tunes

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Gay Village, Old Market Quarter Welcome to the Gay Village in the Old Market Quarter Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week and festival events throughout the year.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk 1 The Phoenix 1 Wellington Buildings, BS2 9DB Gay run & owned, this is the ONLY openly friendly bar catering to everyone who respects diversity that reflects this amazing city! Relax in a comfy friendly establishment .Opening Hours Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00 Wed-Fri 12:00-23:00 Sat 12:00-Late Sun 12:00-10:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-phoenix 2 Old Market Tavern 29-30 Old Market Street, BS2 0BH A traditional pub in the centre of Bristol which serves food and has a beautiful traditional British beer garden.

The pub also host quizs and events.

Opening Hours Sun-Thurs 11:30-23:00 Fri 11:30-00:00 Sat 16:00-01:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/old-market-tavern 3 Proud Bar 53 Old Market Street, BS2 0ER A friendly, cosy yet stylish venue with something for everyone, steeped in nearly 400 years of history, you’re sure to receive the warmest of welcomes. Opening Hours Mon-Thur 17:00-23:30 Fri 15:00-01:00 Sat13:0001:00 Sun 13:00-23:30 www.outbristol.co.uk/proud-bar 4 The Palace 1-3 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF Bristol’s very own Palace with fabulous theatrical & opulent decoration that would put the Moulin Rouge to shame, this place is the party Palace. Opening Hours Sun-Thur 17:00-00:00 Fri 17:00-02:00 Sat 17:00-02:00

www.outbristol.co.uk 6 The Retreat

16 West Street, BS2 0DF Bar & Grill by day & venue at night it is open & welcoming with from cabaret to quiz nights Opening Times Mon 12:00-21:00 Tue 12:00-00:00 Wed 12:00-22:00 Thur-Fri 12:00-0:00 Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-retreat 1 Alfred Street,BS2 0RF Bristol’s premier health spa for men, we offer a unique and tantalising experience in a clean, private location, just 5 minutes walk from Gay Village & Temple Meads with ample parking.

7 Elite Retreat

8 Lads Locker room

www.outbristol.co.uk/the-palace 5 The Bristol Bear Bar 2-4 West Street,Bristol BS2 0BH UK’s only bespoke bear bar, with welcoming & friendly atmostphere it’s a must see for all Bears & non Bears Opening Hours Tue-Thur 19:00-23:00 Fri-Sat 19:0002:00 Sun 17:00-23:00

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www.outbristol.co.uk/elite-retreat 19-21 West Street,BS2 0DF A sauna and venue that caters for all Gay, Bi-sexual and Bi-curious men who wish to have the freedom to relax.Opening Hours Mon 00:00 - 06:00 Tues 12:0000:00 Wed 12:00-06:00 Thur 12:00-00:00 Fri- Sun 00:00 00:00:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/ladslockerroom 42a Old Market Street BS2 0EZ As the name suggests this is the Local store and Off Licence. This store has everything you need whether on a night out, a house party, a quite night in or your weekly shop. LGBT friendly & safe sex supplies sold.

Opening Hours 24/7 Monday to Sunday www.oldmarketquarter.co.uk/thelocal

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Gay Village, West End Welcome to the Gay Village in the West End. Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk

10 The Pineapple

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4 Frogmore Street, BS1 5UX

OMG Bar combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere, an extensive cocktail menu, competitive pricing, and amazing sound system and light up dancefloor - It really is something special. Opening Times Mon - Sat:20:00-02:00 Sunday Closed www.outbristol.co.uk/bent

12 Queenshilling

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9 Frogmore Street, BS1 5NA

The atmosphere in this Club is truly electric. Visit the website for up to date opening times DJ listings and details of theme nights. From stages and podiums, to comfortable seating areas, with premium drinks at reasonable prices and the friendliest staff around. www.outbristol.co.uk/queenshilling

1 Frog Lane,BS1 5UX

OMG is the South West’s busiest and biggest gay venue. It’s state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, buzzing atmosphere and competitive pricing have made OMG the incredible, lively club it is today.Opening Times: Wed - Fri:22:00-04:00 Sat:22:00-05:00. www.outbristol.co.uk/omg-club

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37 St Georges Road, BS1 5UU

The Local open 24/7 for all your essentials inc Food, Drink, Condoms, Cash Machine Health & Beauty etc Eye Cloud open 10:00-22:00 over Pride weekend

23-25 Sept 2016 Bristol www.outbristol.co.uk/transpridesouthwest

Club Events (Mixed)

Club Events (Mixed)

AmourAmi

Leather Wild West

BearPit@BBB

Digiloue

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/amour-ami A mixture of RuPaul’s drag race/PartyMonster/ Paris is Burning meets 90’s rave realness - Here is Amour Ami Bristol’s Bi-Monthly night held in Gay Village, Lets Party....

Open Hours 22:00 till Late www.outbristol.co.uk/bearpit Monthly night of fabulousness to support Bristol Bear Fiesta & Southern HiBearnation with DJ daddi turning up the heat with His funky vibe and a few camp classics too Opening Hours 22:00-02:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/digilogue DIGILOGUE - Alternative 80s clubbing, held in various venues in Gay Village, Old Market Quarter. Opening Hours 22:00-02:00

UNION

www.outbristol.co.uk/union The ideal night for any man with an interest in leather. It’s the place to meet new guys, to catch up with mates and above all, have fun in leathers. Dresscode is minimum of one item of leather outerwear.

South West Rubber Men www.outbristol.co.uk/swrm From the curious to the connoisseur, come rubber up and socialize.

Dont Tell Your Mother www.outbristol.co.uk/DTYM Don’t Tell Your Mother is a Indie LGBT+FRIENDS club night.

Opening Hours 22:00-02:00

ByLaw

Horse Play

www.outbristol.co.uk/horseplay A Club transformed into a disco stables; it’s a dirty underground club beneath a metal bar, with cheap beer and an intimate vibe.

Opening Hours 22:00- Late

Indigo Bristol

Psychodrama

www.outbristol.co.uk/psychodrama Putting the Alt in Alternative this gay night is something very different to what you have seen before. Opening Hours 22:00-Late

People Like Us

HUN NIGHTCLUB

www.outbristol.co.uk/people-like-us

People Like Us’ main aim is to create a safe dance space, where people can completely lose themselves to our unique style in dance music. Come n get some….! ;) love love disco love PLU ♥ :) xxxxxxxxxxxxx

www.outbristol.co.uk/hunnightclub

HUN nightclub... Energetic homo discotheque for freaks like you. House, electronic and disco music in some of the most unusual venues in Bristol. Sexy and smiley crowd, All welcome. Main party usually on the first Saturday of each month from 10 - late followed by STILL UP! The official Hun afterhours.

BLUF Bristol

www.outbristol.co.uk/bluf-bristol For many BLUF represents the ultimate gay leatherman fantasy - that Tom of Finland look made real. BLUF Bristol is the west’s very own meeting exclusively for BLUF members

Gear Bristol

www.outbristol.co.uk/gear Gear Bristol is a monthly fetish club for Gay/Bi men.

Leather Market

www.outbristol.co.uk/leather-market A great way to start, expand or refresh your leather wardrobe. Choose from a wide variety of secondhand or nearly new items. The Leather Cafe will be open!

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/leather-wild-west LeatherWest’s summer event that encourages all guys to saddle up in their leather chaps, jeans and waistcoats to enjoy the summer, a bbq and maybe a bit of rodeo action!

www.bylaw.org.uk Bringing together lesbian, gay and bisexual people working or intending to work in the legal community in the South West and South Wales

www.indigonetwork.co.uk Run by an all-women team, the sociable Indigo networking group offers lesbian/bi/queer women of the South West the chance to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk Members www.outbristol.co.uk/members A friendly, fun events in chic environments for the discerning gay man for business, social & networking opportunities. Events take place throughout the year, & consist of a monthly Drinks Evening, Parties & Dining events.

LGBT History Month www.outbristol.co.uk/lgbthistory February each year is LGBT History Month. In Bristol a voluntary group that presents events and information about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history of Bristol.

Bear Fiesta

www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-fiesta Held in the first weekend in June each year Bristol plays host to the Bristol Bear fiesta.these events are always well attended, check out the website for the latest information. www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-fiesta Bristol Pride www.pridebristol.co.uk A week long festival which goes out with a bang with the Parade & Pride event, hosting music & performances from local and national acts, community stands in the heart of the city.

Held first week of July.

UK Leather Pride www.ukleatherpride.com A fantastic weekend in of leather fun designed to celebrate the gay leathermen’s community.

We’ve lined up a range of events including social and workshops. 6-8 Novemeber 2015 www.outbristol.co.uk/uk-leather-pride.

Southern Hibearnation www.outbristol.co.uk/southern-hibearnation Held in the first weekend in December each year Bristol in the Old Market Quarter Gay Village plays host to Southern Hibernation Bear Fesitval. These events are always well attended.

http://www.outbristol.co.uk/listings Bristol Bisons RFC www.bisonsrfc.co.uk Bristol’s first gay and gay-friendly rugby team is always looking for new members, players and supporters. Everyone welcome regardless of experience or ability.

LGBT Services LGBT Bristol

Bristol Panthers

EACH

Social Groups

CycleOut Bristol

http://bristolpanthersfc.weebly.com/

Bristol’s premier gay friendly football team. Bristol Panthers Football Club is Bristol’s premier openly gay friendly football club. The current incarnation of Bristol Panthers was born on the 28th March 2009, following a advert calling for interested gay footballers and supporters, to come together socially.

www.outbristol.co.uk/cycleout

The Gay Outdoor Club’s local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cycling group for West of England cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk

The Gay Outdoor Club

www.goc.org.uk

For gay men and women and their friends. It has national membership and local groups all around the country. There are groups within GOC based around specific activities.

LGBT Fitness Class and Social www.stridefitness.co.uk If you want to look and feel great,improve your fitness, have more energy & meet other LGBT people then join our “LGBT Fitness class & Social” The workout is one hour with the option to stay and socialise Suitable for all levels here: Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Social for lesbians, meetsmuch: every other When:network Monday, 7-8pm How ClassThurs£3

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BRISTOL

GMG

www.gmgsouthwest.com

evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.

www.outbristol.co.uk gmgsw@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gmgsouthwest.com/

Gay Men’s Book Group

bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes.

BS3 LGBT

“The definitive destination for the LGBT communities inwww.outbristol.co.uk/bs3-lgbt the dual city region of Aims to bring together the lesbian, gay, bisexWest of England. ” ual and transthe communities that live, work and play in the Bristol BS3 area.

LGBT Brunch

Rainbow Group

www.outbristol.co.uk/LGBTbruch First Saturday of every month at Coniston Community Centre, a great way to kick start the weekend & meet new friends.

Contact David Sully email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council employees LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446

We work in partnership with Bristol City Council to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to become actively involved in community life. We pride ourselves in challenging homophobia and transphobia in the wider community and help promote understanding of equality and inclusion.

www.each.education EACH is the award-winning charity: affirming the lives of gay & transgender people & reducing discrimination. Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm info@each.education 0808 1000 143

The Diversity Trust www.diversitytrust.org.uk The Diversity Trust is a specialist in equality, diversity and inclusion and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in project management, evaluation, policy, research and training.

Avon & Somerset Police

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Official Police account for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison Officers @ASPOLICELGBT Avon & somerset police LGBT Liaison Team can be found at all community events and follow their work on the main website or via twitter.

Gaydio

day evening at 8:30. Also bowling, cinema, coffee bars, theatre, concerts, discos, cycling, walks, meals out and more. www.outbristol.co.uk/pinkherrings

LGBT GUIDE FOR THE WEST ENGLAND SocialOFgroup for LGBT people. Regular social

www.outbristol.co.uk lgbtbristol.org.uk

Trans Info

www.gaydio.co.uk Gaydio is the world’s biggest LGB&T radio station. You can get Gaydio on DAB Digital Radio (London, Sussex, Glasgow, Edinburgh), 88.4FM (Greater Manchester), on mobile apps gaydio.co.uk.

http://uktrans.info Advice with practical problems such as access to healthcare & legal issues. We can guide you towards information you need and on occasion we can (with your consent) contact organizations on your behalf to resolve issues.

Bristol Crossroads http://bristol-crossroads.org.uk Meetings at Wick Village Hall Contact: Liz or Tania Informal opportunity for all transgendered people, partners & family to meet & dress in a safe and supportive environment.

Phone: 01453 757110 The Bridge, Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999 A support service for victims of sexual crime & provides a range of services. If you are a victim, we can tell you your options and help you in making your own decisions about your care. www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org Survivors UK support adult men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives. Their Helpline Webchat service is open Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 122.30pm & 6-9pm, and Thursday 12-2.30pm.

Bristol Women’s Voice www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) provides a way for women to influence the public authorities, for example the Council, health bodies and the police in how they meet women’s needs and promote women’s equality.

Social Groups Missing Lesbians

Bi Visible Bristol

GayWest

Sing Out Bristol

http://www.outbristol.co.uk/listings www.missinglesbians.co.uk A free listing guide for lesbian events, social groups and organizations of interest to lesbians and within reach of Bristol UK.

www.outbristol.co.uk/bivisible We promote the presence of the bisexual community in Bristol and provide meet-ups as a safe space for bi people to meet, network and exchange ideas. Café Kino on Stokes Croft, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

www.gaywest.org.uk A social group covering the South West supporting the LGBTQIAPD Community, providing a safe and secure place to meet every Saturday morning. www.singoutbristol.com A choir run by and for LGBT people who enjoy singing. We are a very social group and musical experience is not needed.

LGBT Support Services Proud 2 Serve

www.outbristol.co.uk www.proud2serve.net

Our aim is to provide support, information and networking for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender serving, ex-serving personnel and their families both at home and abroad.

Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement, Bristol lgcm.org.uk LGCM is working for love, for peace, for justice, and for the promotion of the Christian faith especially within the LGBT community.

Imaan

www.imaan.org.uk Social Support for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Trans Muslims. Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam.

Jewish Lesbian and Gay Group

www.jglg.org.uk

The longest established Jewish LGBT group in the world. Our membership is open to Jewish men and women who areLGBT including people from many different backgrounds. We welcome non-Jewish partners to all events and non-LGBT & non-Jewish guests to certain events.

Out Stories Bristol www.outstoriesbristol.org.uk We are a group who are interested in discussing and collating information about LGBT History in Bristol. admin@outstoriesbristol.org.uk

Avon Trans Women www.avontranswomen.org.uk We are a self help group serving Bristol and the surrounding area for male-to-female transsexuals & others undergoing gender reassignment.

Pink Herrings

Trans Bristol

GMG

pinkherrings@yahoo.co.uk

Social network for lesbians, meets every other Thursday evening at 8:30. Also bowling, cinema, coffee bars, theatre, concerts, discos, cycling, walks, meals out and more. www.outbristol.co.uk/pinkherrings

www.gmgsouthwest.com Social group for LGBT people. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. gmgsw@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gmgsouthwest.com/

Gay Men’s Book Group

bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes.

BS3 LGBT

www.outbristol.co.uk/bs3-lgbt Aims to bring together the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities that live, work and play in the Bristol BS3 area.

LGBT Brunch

www.outbristol.co.uk/LGBTbruch First Saturday of every month at Coniston Community Centre, a great way to kick start the weekend & meet new friends.

Contact David Sully

Rainbow Group

email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council employees LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446

http://transbristol.wordpress.com A safe space where trans identified people in the Bristol area can share ideas, provide support and plan things. Anything under the trans umbrella should belong here.

Email:transbristol@gmail.com Trans Info http://uktrans.info Advice with practical problems such as access to healthcare & legal issues. We can guide you towards information you need and on occasion we can (with your consent) contact organizations on your behalf to resolve issues.

Bristol Crossroads http://bristol-crossroads.org.uk Meetings at Wick Village Hall Contact: Liz or Tania Informal opportunity for all transgendered people, partners & family to meet & dress in a safe and supportive environment.

Phone: 01453 757110 The Bridge, Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999 A support service for victims of sexual crime & provides a range of services. If you are a victim, we can tell you your options and help you in making your own decisions about your care. www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org Survivors UK support adult men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives. Their Helpline Webchat service is open Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 122.30pm & 6-9pm, and Thursday 12-2.30pm.

Bristol Women’s Voice www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) provides a way for women to influence the public authorities, for example the Council, health bodies and the police in how they meet women’s needs and promote women’s equality.

LGBT Support Services www.outbristol.co.uk Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline www.switchboard.lgbt Our helpline operates from 10am to 11pm daily on 0300 330 0630. You can also access Switchboard Instant Messaging through the following link when someone is available online - www.switchboard.lgbt Stonewall

www.stonewall.org.uk An organisation working for equality and justice for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexuals.From our Diversity Champions programme offering advice to over 600 companies to our information line on 08000 50 20 20 Bristol Drugs Project www.bdp.org.uk Whether it is Alcohol, Heroin or Ketamine, Cocaine or Cannabis, Ecstasy or Amphetamine, we can help you make the changes you want reducing the risks, controlling your use or stopping using. 0117 987 6000

LGBT Support Services www.outbristol.co.uk Pace www.pacehealth.org.uk PACE is a charity promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* community. PACE provides online services that can be accessed nationally.

LGBTQ Emotional Wellness lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk A group aimed at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer(LGBTQ) people over 18, who are experiencing emotional distress, or coping with enduring mental health challenges. info@lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk Fastest at Terrence Higgins Trust Call 0117 955 1000 Rapid 1 hour HIV testing and same day results, testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C with results within a 10 days. Confidential walk in service every Monday from 5-7:30pm (ex bank holidays).

Bookable appointments Friday afternoons. . 8-10 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0BH. www.tht.org.uk

www.brokenrainbow.org.uk If you’re in a violent relationship, or care about someone who is, call Broken Rainbow on 0300 999 5428 or 0800 999 5428. The helpline is open on Mondays and Thursdays 10am–8pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am–5 pm www.facebook.com/freedomyouthlgbtq

Brigstowe Project www.brigstowe.org Housing project for people living with HIV,providing support, advice and advocacy.

176 Easton Rd, Easton, Bristol.

Call 0117 9415188 Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm THT Direct Helpline Call us on 0808 802 1221

LGBTQ Youth Cafe Yate facebook.com/groups/LGBTQyate Aged 14-19yrs old, an LGBTQ youth café in Yate on the last Sunday of every month from 19:00-21:00. Come along & find out more.

Contact Phone 01454 869 441 Email info@ yatearmadillo.co.uk University of Bath LGBT www.bathlgbt.co.uk

GMFA - the gay men’s health charity www.gmfa.org.uk The UK’s leading charity dedicated to gay men’s health. Our mission is to improve gay men’s health by increasing the control they have over their own lives. www.gmfa.org.uk

UWE LGBT Society

Stop Hate UK

Broken Rainbow

Freedom Youth

A weekly group for LGBTQ young people aged 14-25, held in central Bristol every Tuesday from 7-9.30pm You can contact Hannah at hannah@otrbristol.org.uk or call 07814 250 751.

A social & welfare student group here to help you get the most out of your university life & wheather you identify as gay,straight, bisexual, trans or are unsure of your sexuality or gender Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events

www.uwesu.org/network/outuwe

Social group for LGBT students. The LGBT Society has a great line up of events through out the year what ever your interests we are sure you can find something that appeals to you. Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events.

University of Bristol LGBT+ Society

lgbtplusbristol.org.uk

We organise regular social events for all LGBT students at Bristol University Keep up to date with cultural/ recruitment events at the Bristol University LGBT+ Society. Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events Email ubu-lgbtplus@bristol.ac.uk

The Albert Kennedy Trust

www.akt.org.uk

1625 Independent People

www.1625ip.co.uk

AKT supports LGBT young people (aged 16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.

London: 020 7831 6562 Manchester: 0161 228 3308 Newcastle: 0191 281 0099

Independent People actively prevents youth homelessness and promotes a planned approach to independent living. By meeting young people’s needs, every young person achieves a positive outcome as a result of contacting us. 0117 317 8800

For information and support about your sexual health and for information and concerns about HIV. Lines open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm. Free to call from landlines and mobiles in the UK.

Bristol Sexual Health Centre

www.uhbristol.nhs.uk

Bristol Sexual Health Centre provides a confidential service which anyone can self-refer to (or your GP may wish to refer you here if needed), for advice, tests and treatment if needed.

Appointments: 0117 342 69 00 Advice: 0117 342 6944

www.stophateuk.org Independent & confidential information, advice and support to anybody affected by LGB and T Hate Crime. Available across England, Wales & Scotland. We are here 24 hours a day: 08088010661 CALM www.theCALMzone.net/get-help A charity dedicated to preventing male suicide.

Helpline & webchat service for men of all ages that’s free, confidential & anonymous. 0800 585858 (national) Open 5pm-midnight, every day of the year.

NO GOING BACK http://nogoingback.org.uk A charity dedicated to helping LGBT people who may have fled their country due to persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bristol Families & Friends bristolfamiliesandfriends.org.uk BFF is a support group for families & friends of LGB people. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Terrence Higgins Trust. Call Sue Allen on 01454 852 418. sueallenfflag@blueyonder.co.uk

BRISTOL BEAR FIESTA

2-4 JUNE 2017

www.outbristol.co.uk/bristolbearfiesta FEBRUARY

SOUTHERN

4-6 DECEMBER 2016

HIBEARNATION

LGBT HISTORY MONTH A MONTH OF CELEBRATION

WWW.OUTBRISTOL.CO.UK/LGBTHISTORY

www.outbristol.co.uk/southernhibearnation