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August 16th – 19th 2012 www.seenoevilbristol.co.uk

Inside the Issue

Feature: We Are: Proud Catch up on all the latest news regarding Bristol Pride AKA We Are: Proud and Daryn Carter Pride Director and Equallity Champion answers your questions.

Lifestyle: Gay Wedding Show Gay Wedding Show hits Bristol

Lifestyle: Film Killer Joe

Lifestyle: Music

Steps in Concert Ticket giveaway

Inside the Issue Lifestyle: Networking Meet new friends, make moves on your new career or just have fun. We have three fantastic LGBT networking groups for all tastes read this column to find out whats hot and where they are.....

Community Section

Politics: Commentary

Sporting news from Cycle Out Bristol Bisons Bristol Panthers Bristol Pride update

In a bold life changing move Steve Hynd upsticks and moved to the Middle East to be a Human Rights Monitor follow his story and the stories of the people he meets along his journey.

Wanted Section

Listings

LGBT Bristol is looking for Trustees This new section will grow to show the best places to voluenteer your time

Check out the listings and whats on guide for all the up to date information of whats happening in the City.

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Feature: We Are: Proud Bristol Pride Week: 7-15 July 2012 WE ARE: PROUD is a bold weeklong celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the South West and is a chance for LGBT people, their friends, families and the whole of the South West to stand up and declare they are proud of who they are and their loved ones. With celebrity support from the likes of Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Graham Norton and ‘Mammia Mia’ writer Catherine Johnson and with a packed week of events across the city Bristol Pride 2012 promises to be the biggest event yet and has placed Bristol firmly on the map with thousands of people expect to visit the city and attend the weeks celebrations.

Launching on the 7 July Pride Week will host events ranging from Art, Sports, Music, Film, Theatre and Dance and will showcase great talent in some of Bristol’s top venues including The Watershed, The Cube & Creative Common and all culminating in a free outdoor music festival on College Green. Local shops and businesses in the city will also be showing their support all week with special events, goodie bags and discounts to Pride Card (www.pridecard.org) & Pride Programme holders.

Events in the week include: Sat 7 July - Pride Launch Day - A day of performances on the Fountain Promenade to launch Pride Week, a special shopping day and at 2pm Pride stages a very special Flashmob performance in Cabot Circus.

The Evening will see a nautical themed party on the Under The Stars boat (Cascade Steps) complete with a special screening of ‘What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor’ staring Siobhan Fahey.

Sunday 8 – Pride Sports & Fitness Day – St Andrew’s Park. Here in Bristol we are proud to boast many LGBT teams from Badminton to Zumba! If you’re interested in meeting the teams and trying your hand with some sport, some basic fitness training or just enjoy a picnic and networking chance.

Monday 9 – We Are: Remembering - We Are: Remembering and Outstories delve into the history of LGBT Bristol. This year Outstories don’t just want to hear your stories, they want to have (on loan) your pride objects and pictures too. The team are collecting & exhibiting stories and material culture at a drop-in session.

Tuesday 10 - Were The World Mine - Teaming up with Bristol Shakespeare Festival and taking over Creative Common, the new and exciting Big Top in Temple Meads, Pride present a special pop up theatre performance followed by an award winning reworking of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Feature: We Are: Proud Wednesday 11 – Pride Film Night. Pride takeover the watershed for our special film night by screening Weekend and Film Short Contracted. Contracted: From the makers of Shank, Release and Buffering we are proud to bring you this exclusive screening from Pride favourites & local filmmakers Bonne Idée Productions. There will be a Q & A with the filmmakers & selected cast members following the screening of Weekend.

Weekend: Shown directly after Contracted, Weekend is the second feature by director Andrew Haigh and stars newcomers Tom Cullen (Best Actor, The International Cinephile Society, 2012) and Chris New. Pride Card holders will get 10% off all food and drinks at the watershed café on this night -www.pridecard.org Thursday 12 – Hedwig and The Angry Inch - The Cube Cinema houses ‘The Trans Issue’ Working with Beacons Icons and Dykons expect special performance from internationally acclaimed Tom Marshman and others based around this outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious adaptation of the hit musical. Telling the story of Hedwig, born a boy named Hansel in East Berlin, who fell in love with an American G.I. and underwent a sex-change operation in order to marry him and flee to the West.

Friday 13 – Freaky Friday – As the big day arrives join us as we start Pride Weekend in Style. Enjoy one of the many pre pride parties taking place across Bristol including our wonderful venues in Old Market. On Frogmore street the Queenshilling & Psycho:Drama have teamed up to bring you Freaky Friday. Expect, well, the unexpected! With fireworks at midnight - let’s mark the start of Pride Day with a rainbow of colour!

Sat 14 July- Pride Day - The largest Pride event in the South West take place on College Green and the surrounding areas. This free, unfenced and highly visible outdoor festival in the heart of city boasts five performance areas with two full stages of live music. Over forty acts are already signed up to perform including award winning Tanya Hyde, Bristol’s biggest LGBT choir Singout Bristol and eight piece female funk band Meet your Feet as well as Booty Luv, S Club, Xfactor’s Lloyd Daniels, The Lady Gaga Experience and main stage will see a chart sensation Bright Light Bright Light supporting headliner Martha Wash who will be performing her string of #1’s including hits with the Weather Girls, C+C Music Factory and Black Box. Organiser Daryn Carter Said: ‘’I am really excited by all the events lined up for Pride Week and we are proud to be working with such wonderful talent and great venues in the city. In a year that we have seen cuts in Arts and Culture funding and other festivals cancelled Pride Week could not be more important and we’re proud to work in collaboration, and support other groups. Pride Day kicks off with our largest and most colourful parade and with

Feature: We Are: Proud well over 40 acts lined up to perform it’s going to be a fantastic day with lots of great entertainment, market stalls, community groups and a fantastic family area; there truly is something for everyone and we welcome everyone to attend.’’

As evening falls, the Pride Street Fiesta brings Pride Night to life with multi-venue events and outside DJs from Motion, Wonky, New City Sound and Another Night before a takeover of the O2 Academy. The unique and ambitious equestrian inspired party DRESSAGE sees three rooms of music hosted by trailblazing clubs such as pure POP party Push The Button (‘ London’s BEST night out’ Gay Times), Manchester’s Tranarchy and epic main stage set from internationally acclaimed DJ collective Horse Meat Disco all supported by local favourites Horseplay. With special performances throughout the night including aerial displays the evening is topped off with a very special headline PA from QUEEN OF HEARTS. All proceeds from the O2 go to Pride and help fund the free festival - Early Bird tickets for DRESSAGE are available now for only £10 or for just £15 you can get a Pride Supporter Wristband which includes discounts across Pride Day and free entry to the night time events. Available via Bristol Ticket Shop – www.bristolticketshop.com For information on all the week’s events as well as information on Pride Day, Pride Night and events throughout the year visit www.wearefest.com

Feature: We Are: Proud There have been lots of questions about Pride events in Bristol and Daryn has been kind to take time out of his insane shedule of planning our cities great free Pride event to answer the two biggest questions Out Bristol readers had.

After Daryn’s answers comes two statements from the Police regarding the English Defence League event. We would like as many people to come support the We Are: Proud event as a celebration of Bristol’s diversity and not to mention a bloody good time :-) Why College Green?

College Green was chosen as the home for this year’s Pride Festival as a more accessible site and, with a lot of hard work and creative thinking, has allowed a free and unfenced event that means that Pride is open and welcoming to everyone. Pride gets no funding and is run by volunteers. In a year that has seen several Pride’s across the UK, other major events in Bristol cancelled and the Olympics taking the majority of the corporate sponsorship it’s been hard work but Bristol Pride is something special and with great financial or in-kind support from local and national firms we have managed to make a fantastic event with over 50 acts performing, over 40 organisations and champions present in the largest community area yet and fantastic Family area with giant play toys and entertainment. Having a fantastic, large and visible pride draws thousands of people to the city and supports the whole gay scene.

Throughout Pride Day and into Pride Night we are expecting in excess of 20000 people who will come to celebrate, engage and enjoy the fantastic entertainment lined up across 2 full stages of live music and a further 3 performance areas home to workshops, dance, performance and art as well as the wonderful evening events across Old Market and special Pride Night street fiesta.

It would have been a great shame to not have a Pride in Bristol this year. We thanks the 100’s of people that have been involved in planning events over the last 6 months and giving up their time, for free, to make Pride happen.

What’s going on with the EDL? Pride have been liaising with the Police and The Council with regards to the EDL for several weeks. The EDL stands for English Defense League and ‘peacefully protest against Islamic extremism in the UK’ whilst we do not condone their racist and bigoted views they have continually expressed that they are not a homophobic organisation and that LGBT people have nothing to fear from them. Ideally the EDL would not march in Bristol, which is a city that thrives on it’s diverse communities who all work together, but banning them would only make matters worse and legally would also mean banning the Pride march.

The EDL have very little support here in Bristol an area with one of their lowest membership rates - their numbers will be small and their march lasting little over an hour.

The Police have moved the EDL to the other side of the city center, moved their location and start time and will be flanking and escorting them throughout the whole period they are in Bristol. The EDL march goes nowhere, nor will they be allowed to come near, Pride is a whole day of celebration and is a safe space for you to be proud of who you are and to come and support equality. Pride is a celebration but also a statement against prejudice of any kind and a chance for people to make a stand for equality, diversity and acceptance for all.

The EDL presence in Bristol has actually served to bring Bristol communities closer together, united together at Pride, and in response we are proud to be working with groups in the city including from the muslim community to bring you a screening of “A Jihad for Love� (details coming soon).�

Thank you Daryn again for taking the time out to answer the communities concerns.

Pride Programmes can be picked up in the Pride Shop but we have also placed the full programme in the back of this issues Whats On Section.

Keeping You Informed

EDL Information for city centre businesses On Saturday July 14 the English Defence League will be holding a demonstration in Bristol. The event is confined to Queen Square and the roads in the immediate area and should not impact on tourist destinations or the central shopping areas of Cabot Circus, the Galleries and Broadmead.

The protest will take place in a small geographic area and the police, city council and other partners are working hard to encourage protestors to stay at that location. Coaches carrying protestors from outside the city will drop them off and collect them from the protest location. Those people arriving by train will be escorted between the station and protest.

In recent weeks police officers have been liaising with the protest organisers to remind them of their responsibilities to ensure their event is a safe and peaceful one.

There will be an increased police presence in the Queen Square area on the day to deal with the march and a significant counter-protest which is expected from groups who oppose EDL. This will ensure any violence or disorder is dealt with quickly and robustly.

Information leaflets will be circulated to businesses and residents along the march route.

Work is also being done to let people know that Bristol is open for ‘business as usual’ and that there is no need for those people who live in, work in or visit the city to stay away.

You can stay up-to-date on the day by following us on Twitter @ASPoliceLive or visiting our website at www.avonandsomerset.police.uk If you have any concerns about the march you can speak to your neighbourhood policing team by calling 101.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Tel non emergency number:101

Keeping You Informed

EDL March Information for communities On Saturday July 14 the English Defence League will be holding a demonstration in Bristol. There will be a short march and demonstration which will be confined to Queen Square and the roads in the immediate area.

When the EDL gather in towns or cities in this way, counter-protests also often spring up in response, often under a Unite Against Fascism [UAF] banner. There have sometimes been clashes between EDL and UAF groups (and fringe elements also present) in other parts of the country on such occasions. Various groups and individuals involved in protest or counter-protest will seek to encourage the local community to get involved in the protests. The police will act quickly and robustly to ensure any disorder, violence or crime is dealt with and the offenders brought to justice.

Avon and Somerset Police have been liaising with the event organisers to remind them of their responsibility to ensure the event is a safe and peaceful one. The police do not regulate or organise protests but do work with organisers to facilitate them. In extreme circumstances processions can be banned but this does not include static protests.

Experience shows it is better to work with organisers to facilitate the march rather than deal with the consequences of an unregulated event.

A large police operation is being planned to minimise the disruption caused by the march and a significant counter-protest which is expected. Public safety is our priority and there will be an increased police presence in the area of the march and in communities who may feel particularly threatened by the demonstration.

While everyone has the right to peaceful, lawful protest anyone who becomes involved in violence or disorder will be dealt with quickly and robustly. Community leaders are advised to remind people of the risk that some people will seek to exploit faith communities for their own means and that violence plays into the hands of extremists.

The protest itself will take place in a small geographic area and the police, city council and other partners are working hard to encourage protestors to stay at that location.

People should not be afraid to go to work, shopping or socialising in Bristol as the disruption will be minimal.

Anyone who has concerns about this event should contact their neighbourhood policing team on 101.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Tel non emergency number:101

Bristol’s premiere

gay wedding show

Sunday 8th July 2012 Fashion shows Goody bags Glass of bubbly on arrival Fantastic raffle prizes

10.30am - 4pm The Council House College Green

For more information or to buy your discounted tickets log on to www.pinkpartnerships.co.uk Brought to you by PinkPartnerships Weddings & Events Ltd

t: 0117 9618107

Bristol BS1 5TR Admission £2

Lifestyle: Gay Wedding Show

BRISTOL is to host its first-ever gay wedding show this summer.

Organisers hope scores of gay couples will find everything they need for their civil partnership when they walk through the doors of The Council House in College Green on Sunday July 8.

“We guarantee that everyone you meet on the day will be gay-friendly,” said Lisa Cullender who has organised the event with her assistant Kath Pratt.

“This is about making sure gay couples are exposed to the very best wedding suppliers in the Bristol area.”

Last year Lisa, who owns Add2Attract, launched Pink Partnerships, a new business aimed solely at gay couples choosing their engagement and wedding rings.

“We did not just want to add the words ‘civil partnership’ to our existing advertising material,” she said.

“We wanted our gay customers to know that we would go out of our way to make them feel welcome.”

They launched the business at Bristol Pride, which was attended by 20,000 people.

“We’d never had such a fun day at work,” said Lisa. “The reception we received at Pride was amazing.

“People were shaking our hands and thanking us for making this kind of service available to them.”

The reaction, though, prompted Lisa and Kath to dig a little deeper.

“From our research we were horrified to learn that many gay couples had experienced prejudice in the run-up to their special day,” said Lisa.

“As far as we are concerned planning a wedding should be a wonderful and enjoyable experience, regardless of sexuality.”

Lisa said Add2Attract had been attending traditional wedding fayres for about 15 years.

“We know from our research that most gay couples don’t feel comfortable attending these shows,” she said.

“In fact, I think we have only ever met four gay couples.”

For more information on the event and to purchase discounted tickets please visit www.pinkpartnerships.co.uk.

Lifestyle: Art

Summer Salon Exhibition Runs: 5th Jul - 2nd Sep 2012 www.viewgallery.co.uk During the Summer months of July and August, rather than lazing in the sun, we’ll be upping the pace at View with a rotating exhibition full of energy and surprise. We’ll be introducing many new artists, dabbling again in the international art market, and holding some very special events. Most significantly, we’ll be introducing new work in this changing exhibition every week.

The theme will be the usual combination of high impact, emotionally driven art, with superb technical skills in a variety of style and medium. The difference will be the dynamic nature of the curating, such that it will be impossible to spend the usual hours deliberating over the visual distance between a particular painting and adjacent sculpture from a certain angle (yes, we are that ridiculous!). So, we’ll enjoy a more free and ‘off-piste’ style to setting up a show, which will give us huge scope for experimentation. We don’t expect to get it right all the time and we won’t be surprised to see a few eye-brows raised.

I’m particularly looking forward to First Impressions, the student art show, that will be making its debut during the Summer Salon. We hope to have a few events supporting education, charity, and other forms of creative expression.

We’ll be keeping everyone informed of the new work being introduced by the usual communication methods. As ever, feedback welcome (of any sort).

Some of the artists featuring in Summer Salon are: James Tebbutt, Amelia Cirello, Jon Bently, Nigel Oddy, Rowdy, and Stephen Lovatt. Plus we’ll be showing new work from some of our regular exhibitors such as Beth Carter, Fran Williams, Paresh Nrshinga, and Adele Underwood.

Lifestyle: Ping Play, Snap & Ping! - Your chance to win a ping-pong table Ping! Bristol is holding a photographic competition…. and to be in with a chance of winning your own ping-pong table budding photographers need to have their cameras at the ready to snap that special ‘Ping!’ moment.

All you have to do is upload a picture from one of the 46 Ping! tables across Bristol to the Ping! Bristol photo competition Flickr page.

Ping! Bristol is looking for images that capture the essence of ping-pong, whether it is a spectacular match or just you and your friends having fun, Ping! wants to see it all.

The winning entry will get their own ping-pong table delivered straight to their door and three runners up will receive their own ‘instant’ ping-pong set of two bats, net and a set of balls.

The Ping! Bristol photo competition is now open and closes on Friday, July 27 when Ping! Bristol comes to an end.

Councillor Guy Poultney, Bristol’s cabinet member for festivals, says: “Ping! Bristol has really taken off - thanks to the support of all our partners, such as Sport England, the English Table Tennis Association and all the people who have worked so hard behind the scenes to make Ping! Bristol happen. It is great to see lots of people getting together with family and friends to have a game of ping-pong at tables around the city.

“Now here’s a chance to win your own ping-pong table - so make sure you have a camera with you when you play and enter this fun competition.” · And that’s not all, Ping! - the national play ping-pong campaign organised by Sing London are also holding a ‘win-a-table-tennis-competition’. Nationally, Ping! wants players from around the UK to follow in Margritte’s footsteps and send in photos of people playing ping pong with anything that is not a bat. Shoes, pillows, fruit, clothing or whatever your method Ping! wants to see you playing. Get creative and upload your photos to the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ThisIsNotABat For more information about Ping! Bristol’s competition, terms and conditions and how to enter, visit: http://www.flickr.com/groups/pingbristolphotocomp

Lifestyle: Music

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Pop phenomenon, Steps, have announced they will be bringing their reunion tour to Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, this summer, as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.

Steps dominated the charts over a 5-year period including an impressive run of 14 consecutive top 5 singles that got the nation dancing like: ‘One For Sorrow’, ‘Heartbeat/Tragedy’, ‘Love’s Got A Hold Of My Heart’, ‘Deeper Shade Of Blue’, ‘After The Love Has Gone’, ‘When I Said Goodbye/Summer Of Love’ and ‘Stomp’. Their live shows captured the hearts of fans, selling out multiple dates at venues nationwide, making them one of the most successful acts on tour.

The Brit-award winning group comprising Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian Watkins (aka H) reformed last year for a documentary series on Sky Living titled Steps: The Reunion. They also announced a UK arena tour which is proving one of the hottest tickets for 2012 and released a Greatest Hits album, ‘The Ultimate Collection’ that entered the charts at the top, becoming the band’s third UK No1 album.

Forestry Commission Live Music concerts are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere, and income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the arboretum for both people and wildlife.

Commenting on the Westonbirt show, Ian Watkins said, “We are all really up for performing our hits in such a fantastic setting and promise a Steptacular show.”

Steps plus guests will be appearing: Sunday 22nd July, Westonbirt Arboretum, Nr Tetbury, Glos Tickets £36 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am Friday 27th January from the Forestry Commission box office tel 03000 680400 or buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music Info: www.forestry.gov.uk/music

Lifestyle: Film

Killer Joe (18) Dir: William Friedkin Cast: Emile Hirsch, Matthew McConaughey 103 mins, 2011, USA Dates: Fri 29 June - Thu 12 July 2012 Venue: Watershed Bristol

This violent, pulpy black comedy from OscarŽ-winning director Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) centres on the little problem faced by debt-ridden Chris (Emile Hirsch). Desperate, he decides to take out a hit contract on his mother, engaging the services of the eponymous Joe (Matthew McConaughey, giving Woody Harrelson in Rampart a run for his money), a crooked cop who is a contract killer on the side. Unable to come up with payment up front, Joe suggests an unusual solution - the sexual favours of Chris’ teenage sister Dottie (Juno Temple), who is surprisingly up for the arrangement. Inevitably, complications ensue, things get bloody, and fried chicken drumsticks are abused in this Texas noir of the highest order

Lifestyle: Culture

MusicSpace is hosting its annual benefit gig at the Tobacco Factory Theatre, Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF this Sunday 8th July at 7.30pm, to raise awareness and much-needed funds. Following the success of last year’s benefit, this years lineup includes: Eastpole Orchestra - Balkan Fusion - www.myspace.com/eastpoleorchestra Risenga Makondo - South African percussionist and singer http://womad.org/artists/risenga-makondo/Truffleshack Tango Inspired duo The Ambling Band - “Pinking Marvellous!” - www.theamblingband.co.uk Tickets are £12/£10 concession and can be bought via the Tobacco Factory Theatre - www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com, phoning the box office on 0117 9020344 or by emailing fundraising@musicspace.org and say how many tickets you would like at £12 or the concession rate of £10.

There will also be a raffle with some great prizes - tickets to the theatre, ticketshop voucher, £50 vouchers for high street stores, 6 O’clock gin and tonic, Jamie Cullum signed CD! MusicSpace provides a community based music therapy service to children, young people and adults with a wide range of special needs such as autism and cerebral palsy. We work with 400 people each week using music to help develop communication and self-expression.

Please can you share this email with as many people as possible and advertise through facebook. We have set up an events page on facebook - MusicSpace Benefit Gig. Hope you can make the event and buy your ticket soon before they sell out!

We really need your help and much needed funds. For more about musicspace www.musicspace.org

Lifestyle: Networking As the saying goes “it’s not what you know it’s who you know”. Well, this cannot be more true than in the West of England as so many people are finding straight or LGBT networking, whether it be for professional or social reasons, is one of the main ways of meeting people these days.

This new section in each issue will highlight all the events of note happening in our region and what each networking event is focusing on.

Members, held last Wednesday of the month Whether you are wanting to just socialise or network with like minded guys this event has a welcoming and friendly atmostphere. Each evening has hosts to welcome you and introduce you around so if you do not have anyone to go with, not to worry as you will be introduced to new people by the hosts, leave it to them to do the ice breaking for you. The events each month are in the beautiful Goldbrick House on Park Street in Bristol. This Venue has received 5 star review in Out Bristol when we went under cover to check it out and they surpassed all our expectations They hold Monthly Members Bristol Drinks Events on the last Wednesday of each month. The Members Bristol team act as hosts at each event, to ensure that everyone feels included and to introduce new and existing members to each other.

Future Dates Wednesday March 28th, Wednesday April 25th, Wednesday May 30th Wednesday June 27th, Wednesday July 25th, Wednesday August 29th Wednesday September 26th, Wednesday October 31st, Wednesday November 28th Images by by Goncalo Martins & Tanya Hazel

Lifestyle: Networking

Growth through China 6th September 2012 Our next event will be hosted by JBP PR & Parliamentary Affairs and our speaker, Richard Lowe, will be sharing an insight into how businesses are looking further afield for growth.

Whilst the UK economy is contracting, around the world other BRIC economies are experiencing unprecedented growth. China, with over 1.6 billion population, will grow by 8.2% GDP during 2012.

The demand for high quality professional services and UK products & services is in high demand and this year Bristol will lead one of the largest Trade Missions to Guangzhou, the third largest city in China & its sister city, renowned for its commerce and over 28 million population in its surrounding district. The mission will also stop off at Hangzhou & Shanghai.

Richard, who is leading the Bristol mission, will talk more about the potential for business growth in China and what is involved in a trade mission.

Halcyon are a not-for-profit organisation set up by business owners and senior business leaders. Our aim is simple - to help you generate strong LGBT business connections at a senior level within a confidential and supportive environment.

We are, therefore, exclusively for senior LGBT decision makers, Directors, Senior Managers and Business Owners.

You can expect to meet other senior LGBT decision makers at all our events which are professionally hosted, held in high-quality venues and include drink and canapĂŠs. You can expect to hear inspirational and business related speakers on a wide range of subjects. You can also expect to generate high level connections and develop business referral opportunities within a supportive and safe environment to benefit you and your business.

You don’t need to pay a joining fee to attend one of our events. You simply pay for each event that interests you. We do recommend regular attendance as this will help you forge stronger business relationships, increase your visibility and lead to greater opportunities for business connectivity and referrals.

For more information visit www.halcyonnetwork.com

Lifestyle: Networking

Indigo | Thurs 12 July | Goldbrick House Treat yourselves this July with Indigo Popular women’s networking group Indigo is hosting their next event on Thur 12 July at Goldbrick House. Departing from our regular slot, Indigo moves to the 2nd Thursday of the month for July only.

We’re treating our guests this July with delicious cakes from local celebrated cakebakers Crumpet Cakes. Perhaps the summer flavours will make up for the unseasonal weather!

July’s event also sees us trialling a new skills contact board. When it comes to business or skills networking, we often have people ask us if we know someone, who knows something about this or that. Be it designers, crafts, IT, finance, health, cars or even walks around the city.

We’ll be finding out and sharing what skills our guests have and compiling a members directory for guests, so that you know where to find someone with skills that could help you.

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.

All attendees receive a glass of prosecco upon arrival before 10pm.

Indigo Thur 12 July The Loft, Goldbrick House 69 Park Street Bristol BS1 5PB 8 pm – 12 pm £5 entry (incl glass of Prosecco before 10pm) Suzanne Doyle (Host, Indigo Bristol) said ‘Indigo Bristol creates a welcoming space, in the plush and cosy surrounds of Goldbrick House, where women can socialise and offer relaxed business, social and networking opportunities. We set up the group because we saw amongst our friends and colleagues a real need for an event where women could network and socialise on an equal footing. We always enjoy supplementing the drinks socials with high quality speakers & performers”time attendees.

For further information please contact: Suzanne on suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/329316270487636/

Community: Chris Morgan Chris Morgan, the current Gay Games Powerlifting champion has this weekend won his fifth world championship title.

He was lifting in the World Deadlift Championships held in Autun in France where he made lifts of 202.5 kilo’s followed by 220 kilo’s and then 240 kilo’s to win the World Open title in the 82.5 kilo class.

Speaking about the competition, Chris Said, ‘I’m delighted to have won my fifth world championship title here in France this weekend. This is the first time in my fourteen year career that I’ve held British Open, European Open, World Open and Gay Games titles all at the same time.’

‘This special moment seems ironic considering that only two weeks ago I almost decided not to compete at all due to a series of injuries’.

Chris Continued ...

‘It was only when viewing an old photograph of the opening ceremony of the London Olympics 1948 that I changed my mind. The photograph carried the words that sometimes the important thing in the Olympic Games is not the winning, but the taking part. The essential thing in life is not conquering, but fighting well’ ‘This year we all have an amazing opportunity to participate in sports in some way through the Olympic experience’s that are happening around us. Even if you are not competing in the Olympic games, or have tickets as a spectator this summer there is in fact a way which you can contribute to an equal fairer sports community for all of us’.

‘I’d like to remind you about The UK Governments Charter For Action to tackle homophobia and transphobia in Sports and if you are still to sign up to the charter in this Olympic year then please visit the facebook page http://www.facebook/ lgbtsportscharter and/or send a message of support to sportscharter@geo.gsi. gov.uk Contact Details Website: www.chunkymuscle.com

Community: Cycle Out

This is your digest of rides and events. You can keep track of the rides on the GOC web-site and facebook. See links at the foot of this message. As well as the regular programme, you may consider joining the group on some special events too.

Sunday 8th July 2012 10 am from Queens Square Off-road cycling for beginners led by Phil. Come equipped with an off-road bike, helmet and gloves.

On-road spin to the green belt; thirty miles or so.

The two rides are separate but both will end at St Andrews Park (off Gloucester Road) to join the Pride Sports Day for tea and cake at 3pm. Although the rides include a lunch stop, we recommend you carry food, just in case. Enquiries: cycleoutbristol (at) live.co.uk or tel. 07802422091 Saturday 14th July College Green Visit our stall or better still volunteer to assist with preparations or on the day: cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk http://www.greatwestonride.com Keep in touch on facebook (http://tiny.cc/cycleoutbristol), GOC ( http://goc.org.uk/) or Better by Bike ( http://www.betterbybike.info/). happy pedalling Charlie

Community: Panthers

Date 11 Sep 2011 18 Sept 2011 25 Sept 2011 09 Oct 2011 30 Oct 2011 20 Nov 2011 26 Nov 2011 22 Jan 2012 26 Feb 2012 03 March 2012 18 March 2012 15 Apr 2012 06 May 2012

Fixture Panthers Vs Birmingham Blaze Panthers Vs Trowbridge Tigers Panthers Vs Cardiff Dragons Panthers Vs London Leftfooters Panthers Vs Cardiff Dragons Panthers Vs Devon Lions Panthers Vs Saltire Thistle Panthers Vs Devon Lions

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Tournaments 27 August Leicester Wildcats 6 aside Away 18 Feb Panthers 5 Aside Home To find out more find them on Facebook or online www.bristolpanthers.co.uk

Community: Bisons

In Out Bristol we reported on the successful bid for the Bison’s to host the Union Cup in 2013. The event is to take place on the weekend of 23rd - 26th of May 2013 where teams from all over europe will decend on Bristol for a weekend of rugby and social events.

The Bisons have set up facebook group and an email newsletter so you can keep up to date on all the news and whats going on. Even if you do not want to play rugby this inclusive friendly team have a great band of supporters which you can join and help support our boys in pink.

To find out more check out their facebook and website https://www.facebook.com/bisonsrfc/events#!/groups/unioncup2013/ www.bisonsrfc.co.uk Also the Bisons have created a new logo check it out below.

Name: Steve Hynd The traditional radical Politics: Commentary

Website: www.stevehynd.wordpress.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/steve4319

No father, no food and an unknown future This is a guest article by my friend and colleague David Heap who is currently based in Tulkarm. It was originally published on the EAPPI website.

For the Abu Ihab family, Friday wasn’t too bad. Admittedly there were Israeli soldiers on their roof firing tear gas, they couldn’t leave the house, the sons had been chased down the stairs by armed soldiers and the stink of tear gas and burning car tyres drifted through the room. But Isra’a, the youngest daughter, said they weren’t really afraid today.

Kafr Qaddum is a pleasant Palestinian hillside village of some four thousand people. It has a mayor, a mosque, an elementary school. It had a road joining it to the next village one and a half kilometres away – but not anymore.

Between the two villages are two Israeli settlements, legal under Israeli law, but illegal according to UN Resolutions, which expressly forbid the civilian settlement of lands occupied as a result of conflict. The road was closed for security reasons by the Israeli authorities in 2003. The only security problems the townspeople were aware of were some damage to their crops and olive trees in the early days of the settlement, but all had been peaceful for a good while. Israeli authorities had reportedly promised to re-open the road at the same time as the main road beyond it to Nablus re-opened. This happened two years ago, but their road remained closed.

Since the first of July 2011 the people of Kafr Qaddum have held a demonstration every Friday against the closure, which means a 20 kilometre detour to get to families and friends and a six-fold increase in bus fares for students. It can get very angry, as it had on the 15th of June this year, because the Israeli army had raided the village in the middle of the night before and detained 20 young men. They can be held in administrative detention inside Israel, many kilometres away from their families for hours, days, weeks, months or years, often without trial. If they admit to the claims against them (often stone-throwing) they can be released upon payment of a fine that is around 10,000 shekels (€2000.) A Palestinian going to work in Israel as a labourer or farmhand earns 120-180 shekels per day.

That Friday, it was a game of kids advancing and throwing stones, soldiers dashing forward threateningly with the guns, kids running back, soldiers withdrawing, kids advancing again went on till the main adult procession came up the hill.

Tyres had been set alight and were now billowing smoke. The same pattern of ebb and flow was repeated, only now tear gas was being lobbed regularly. Mostly into a field to the side of the demo, but some skittering along the road into the crowd. Men were regularly brought back choking and temporarily blinded and a

Politics: Commentary Red Crescent ambulance zoomed up and down giving aid to the worst affected.

One man was hurt more seriously as it seemed his shirt had caught fire and he was burned.

Things quietened down after an hour or so and the procession came back chanting slogans. A quiet enough day we were told. Unlike the previous week there had been no chemically-created “Skunk� water shot from water cannons and no sound bombs, which disorientate and nauseate as well as deafen.

Back in the Abu Ihab house, which is at the outer limit of the village and always caught up in the midst of things, things were now quite calm. The soldiers had left the roof and for once had not cut the television cable. The mother was preparing a huge and delicious meal of chicken, rice, vegetables, pickles, pitta bread, tea and coffee.

Politics: Stonewall Homophobic bullying ‘a daily nightmare’ for over half of Britain’s gay school pupils Pioneering research reveals serious concerns about homophobic language Nearly a quarter of gay young people attempt suicide New research carried out by the University of Cambridge forStonewall’s School Report 2012 has found that 55 per cent of lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils in Britain’s secondary schools experience homophobic bullying. The research, based on a national survey of 1,614 young people, also found that nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of gay young people have attempted to take their own life, and more than half (56 per cent) deliberately harm themselves.

The School Report 2012 reveals that 99 per cent of gay young people hear homophobic language – like ‘that’s so gay’ and ‘you’re so gay’. However, a quarter of gay young people – rising to over a third in faith schools – report that teachers never challenge homophobic language. In schools where teaching staff never challenge homophobic remarks, the rate of homophobic bullying is far higher than in schools where such language is always challenged (71 per cent compared to 43 per cent).

Stonewall Chief Executive Ben Summerskill said: ‘It’s unacceptable that over half of gay young people face a daily nightmare of homophobic bullying, and deeply worrying that many schools and teachers still fail to challenge it effectively. Thankfully Stonewall’s years of work with thousands of schools and local authorities has reduced the overall level of homophobic bullying significantly. But we won’t rest until every single gay young person in this country can walk through their school gates every morning without fear of being bullied just because of the way they were born.’

Schools Minister Nick Gibb said: ‘Homophobic bullying, of any kind and of any child, is completely unacceptable. No child should have to suffer fear, victimisation or disruption as a result of bullying, either on or off school premises. Tackling poor behaviour and bullying are top priorities for the Coalition Government. Working with Stonewall and other groups, we are supporting schools to take a zero tolerance approach to all forms of bullying. We are also clear that homophobic language should become as unacceptable as racial slurs.’

Shadow Education Secretary StephenTwigg, speaking at Stonewall’s Education for All Conference in London today, paid tribute to Stonewall for making a ‘vital contribution’ to discussions about homophobic bullying. ‘Every school and college must be a safe environment for everyone learning and working there,’ he said. ‘Stonewall’sSchool Report sets out challenges for schools, the Department for Education and Ofsted. It also makes recommendations for local authorities and academy chains - it’s vital that these are adopted.’

Today’s report updatesStonewall’s 2007 School Report, which found that nearly two thirds of young people were beinghomophobically bullied. Homophobic language remains as prevalent today as it was in 2007, although twice as many young people today report their schools say homophobic bullying is wrong (50 per cent, up from 25 per cent in 2007). www.stonewall.org.uk/schoolreport2012.

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Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long. Just come along! We’ll close at 11pm on school nights.

Retreat Mon: ''Karaoke'' with Bristols very own Miss Treacle Tart and weekly updates of new songs to keep the regulars happy and tempt the shy ones 5pm – Midnight The Lounge Monday: 2pm-1am

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Dutch Courage Karaoke every Monday night hosted by Starturn Karaoke! Bristol’s Premier Karaoke Venue!

9pm-2 am The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Karaoke from 9pm Open 5pm till Midnight, happy hour 5pm till 7pm £1.50 for selected drinks.

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Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk Quiz night 7pm till 11 pm The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long.

Retreat Tue: ”Let’s Get Quizzical” – Regular teams, new faces, some friendly banter and rollover three figure jackpots as well as buffet provided to keep those brain cells ticking nicely - 5pm – Midnight (Quiz starts around 9pm) The Lounge Tuesday: 12pm-1am

The Palace Closed on Tuesdays

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Closed on Tuesdays The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Open 5pm till Midnight, happy hour 5pm till 7pm ÂŁ1.50 for selected drinks.

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Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long. Just come along! We’ll close at 11pm on school nights.

Retreat Wed: ”Pre-Campus” – Before heading to OMG student night, NUS drinks only £2, all societies and groups welcome for a fresh and relaxed atmosphere -5pm – Midnight The Lounge Wednesday Student night :1 2pm-1am discounted drinks with NUS Card The Palace Karaoke 9pm till 11:30pm. The Palace is open from 7pm till 11:30pm The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun.

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com 9pm2am {Uni}on Bristol’s premier student night every Wednesday with free jukebox all night long!

The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Student night from 6pm Open 5pm till Midnight, happy hour 5pm till 7pm £1.50 for selected drinks.

OMG www.omgbristol.com The Big Student night 10pm till late Drinks from £1.50 all night, Shots from £1.00 Only £3.00 entry free with NUS

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Bristol Gay Village West Street Old Market Quarter The Bristol Bear Bar www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Rugby Night join the Bisons after training. Thursday open from 7pm till 1130pm The Bristol Bear Bar is the UK’S only bespoke bar for Bears although everyone is welcome at this venue and it is wheelchair friendly.

Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk Bingo night 8-11 pm The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long. Just come along! We’ll close at 11pm on school nights.

Retreat Thur: ‘’Chillout’’ - Enjoy a few quiet drinks, hot date planned test the new pool table out or catch up with an old friend with two floors of seating with some classic and chart background music to top off a relxing evening – 5pm - Midnight The Den Strict Dress Code Bar Men Only 8pm - 2am The Lounge Thursday:12pm-1am The Palace Karaoke 9pm till 11:30pm. The Palace is open from 7pm till 11:30pm The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun.

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com We are currently closed on Thursdays, we have something special coming soon!!! What this space.

The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Fannyoke from 9pm Open 5pm till Midnight, happy hour 5pm till 7pm £1.50 for selected drinks.

OMG www.omgbristol.com Poptastic 10pm till 3am Drinks from £1.50 all night, Your weekly dose of chart and cheese. with DJ Steve J. Prints and Spirts from only £1.99

The Village Sauna Sauna Steam room Showers Tv Lounge Patio Private cabins Hot Tub Open Mon - Tues 1pm - Midnight Wed- Thurs 11am - Midnight Fri 11am till Midnight Sunday

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Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long. Just come along! We close at 2am on Friday nights.

Retreat Fri: ‘’Pink Pounder’’ - Upto date tunes and classics play as well as the ‘’XTreme Boys’’ bringing you karaoke while you do pre-drinks before Flamingos, meet up with your mates and buy a drink or two, 8-9pm selected drinks £1 (inc. spirit/ mixer and pints) 5pm – Midnight The Den Strict Dress Code Bar Men Only 8pm - 4am The Lounge Friday:12pm-1am DJ request night The Palace Fonda Cox and friends 10pm till 1am. The Palace is open from 7pm till 2am The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen,come and join the camp fun.

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com REMIX every Friday with DJ SJB mixing all your favourite tunes. 9pm - 3am The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Open 5pm till 1am happy hour 5pm till 7pm £1.50 for selected drinks.

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Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 4pm till 2am.

Retreat Sat: ‘’Spinning Wheel Saturday’’ - Feeling lucky?

Every 15 minutes a drinks promo features on our flatscreen TVs for the duration of the song.

Mr Girls Aloud Matt on the decks through till the early hours -5pm - 2am The Den Strict Dress Code Bar Men Only 8pm - 4am The Lounge Saturday:1 2pm-1am Karaoke The Palace Fonda Cox & guests 10pm till 1am. The Palace is open from 7pm till 2am The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun.

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Every Saturday is Saturgay at the Queenshilling with the amazing DJ Lazee G playing the best in commercial chart. 9pm-4am The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Open 5pm till 1am happy hour 5pm till 7pm ÂŁ1.50 for selected drinks.

OMG www.omgbristol.com 10pm till 5am no re entry after 330am Your weekly dose of OMG fun

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Old Market Tavern www.omtbristol.co.uk Carvery 11.30am till 3pm Raffle at 4pm. The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. Just come along! We’ll close at 11pm Retreat Sun: ‘’Cabaret’’ - Live and sometimes dangerous cabaret hosted by Miss Amber Dextrous. Acts from across the country and a different one every week to enjoy and join in the free shot games or take advantage of our £1 selected house spirits and mixer. 7pm - 2am (Cabaret starts 9pm) The Den Strict Dress Code Bar Men Only 6pm - 2am The Lounge Sunday: 2pm-9pm The Palace Crazy Bingo 6pm till 9pm. The Palace is open from 3pm till 11pm The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun.

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Closed on Sundays The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Open 5pm till 1am happy hour 5pm till 7pm ÂŁ1.50 for selected drinks.

OMG www.omgbristol.com Closed on Sundays

BFI LGBT Film Fest 23 Mar 1 Apr2012

2-3 June 2012

The Pride Ball 25th March 2012

Bingham cup 2012 1-3 June 2012

www.bfi.org.uk/llgff

www.prideball.co.uk www.binghamcup.com

9th June 2012

16th June 2012

www.birmingham prideblackpool.com pride.com

www.calderdalepride.org.uk

22 June -1 Jul 2012 www.dublinpride.ie

27 Jun – 1 Jul 2012 23 Jun 8 July 2012 14 July 2012 14-15 July 2012 www.pridelondon. www.wearefest.com www.bournefree. eurogamesbuda org pest.hu co.uk

20 - 21July 2012

www.southwest pride.com

21 July 2012 www.yorkpride. org

28- 29 July 2012

www.pridehull. co.uk

28 July 2012. www.norwich pride.org.uk

These are the Pride which have been advertised to media so far if your pride is not here please get in touch with us

Manchester Pride 17 – 27 August 2012. www.manchesterpride.com/

Cardiff Pride 1st Sept 2012 cardiffmardigras.co.uk

The Bristol Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum (LGBT Bristol) is looking for new Management Committee members.

We are looking for people with a passion for and committment to LGBT rights, willing to put their skills, creativity, intelligence, flair and confidence to work. Help us continue to challenge homophobia and make Bristol a City that welcomes LGBT people. You would be working with other Management Committtee members and staff to serve our Membership and LGBT communities in the City. In the 18 years since the Forum came into existence, and 8 years after it became an independent Charity, there is still much left to do to consolidate the rights of LGBT people.

The local PCT, Constabulary, Fire Service and other major service providers regularly consult us on a wide range of issues and our influence gives a voice to LGBT people within both, the Equalities Team and other departments of Bristol City Council. One of the major outcomes of our work has been the Authority’s rapid advancement in the Stonewall Workplace Equality List (41st) and, following three years’ lobbying by us and other LGBT groups, it has joined the Stonewall Education Champions Programme, following intense lobbying by the Forum on action against homophobic bullying in Bristol schools.

Our current projects include developing anti-bullying policy and practice in primary education and promoting universal inclusion of trangender, as well as older and disabled LGBT people. We have funding for 20012/13 and will be submitting our bid for the following 3 years, in July, but we are committed to developing new strategies to help us remain financially viable in the changing landscape of Charity funding and at this difficult time of cuts and austerity.

We are asking members of the LGBT community to join us and leave their legacy in our brilliant, vibrant City, and help put it on the map as an LGBT destination of international calibre.

For more information about LGBT Bristol and how to join please visit http://lgbtbristol.org.uk/join/

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The South West's largest diversity recruitment event is back.

DIVERSITY CAREERS

Diversity Careers 2012

16 November | atBristol | 10am-4pm | Free CV HEALTH CHECKS | CAREERS ADVICE WORK PLACEMENTS & INTERNSHIPS INTERVIEW SKILLS Featuring local, national and international firms who value a diverse workforce and will be promoting placements, job opportunities as well as careers advice and further education opportunities.

Diversity Careers runs seminars and workshops on CVs, applications forms, Interview skills and company profiles all year round. Everything you need to get the job you want.

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We Are: Proud celebrates the best in LGBT culture and event locally & internationally. Pride Week runs from the 7-14 July and visits Bristol’s top venues, showcasing theatre, film, history, sports & more. The We Are: Proud programme is your guide to the hottest events in town. The Programme is organised by day with a central insert for the fantastic Pride Day. Everyone welcome.

INTRODUCTION WELCOME PARTNERS WE ARE : PROUD SUPPORTERS

LAUNCH SAT 7 JULY SHOPPING & PERFORMANCE DAY WE ARE : FLASHMOB LAUNCH PARTY

SUNDAY 8 JULY SPORTS DAY WALK : PROUD HISTORY TOUR

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THURSDAY 12 JULY FILM : HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH

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WELCOME TO PRIDE 2012 — WE ARE : PROUD WE ARE: PROUD is a vibrant celebration of the lives and talents of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people. It promotes equality, for all, and spreads a positive message of acceptance in the biggest Pride festival across the whole South West. We invite everyone who values equality and diversity to join us.

It’s been a tough year to make Pride happen; arts and cultural events across the country are feeling the squeeze but support for We Are: Proud has been overwhelming. Support from partners, celebrities, venues, individual donors and some creative thinking has helped make Pride happen. There is a real demand for Pride with hundreds of people coming forward to help make pride happen and be a part of the hottest ticket in town.

We’re often asked ‘Is Pride still needed?’

Whilst it’s true that there have been huge strides towards equality we still see reports of homophobia and bullying in everyday life, schools, workplaces and social institutions which continue to marginalise LGBT people.

For people who are out and proud, it’s still common to find ourselves in situations where we have to hide who we really are with colleagues at work or with families & friends.

No-one should have cause to feel ashamed of who they are, or make tough decisions about being open about sexuality knowing it could have serious consequences to their relationships with families, friends or their jobs.

So, Pride is the chance to celebrate, educate and engage with everyone, show that you are not alone and can feel proud.

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Pride Day is free but costs thousands of pounds to organise. Please support the event and keep Pride a free, open event by making a donation. If everyone donated just £4 (a lot less than a cinema ticket) this would help towards covering the costs of the event. If you like what you see today then please feel free to donate more to help secure the future of Pride and the work of We Are: in Bristol. Why not get a Pride Supporter Wristband, offering free entry into evening events including the fantastic Pride takeover of the O2, discounts at the bars, food and market stalls on Pride Day. Most importantly you’re helping make Pride happen.

We Are: is an organisation that works all year round with highly visible, engaging events that promote equality & acceptance, giving a voice and presence to those who might feel hidden or ignored and showcasing vibrant and talented communities. Equality and diversity are a gift and We Are: Proud is a chance for LGBT people, their friends, families and the whole of the South West to stand up and declare that they are proud of who they are and their loved ones.

We cannot wait to welcome the thousands of people who join our celebrations across Pride Week including the South West’s largest, most colourful parade and the most visible Pride festival Bristol has ever seen.

However you celebrate......

BE PROUD! Daryn J Carter

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PARTNERS

We would like to thank all our Partners & Supporters. These proud partners provide significant in-kind or financial support to the festival. With careful planning and their help we’ve been able to make Pride free & open to everyone but we are still relying on your donations to help make Pride happen and to keep it free. To everyone… Thank you!

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WE ARE : PROUD SUPPORTERS STEPHEN FRY Sending all my love and support to Bristol Pride this year. Sorry I can’t be there but I’m sure it will be a fantastic event.

Sometimes it can seem that for every step forward the LGBT community makes in terms of acceptance and equality, we are sent two steps back by the forces of bigotry and intolerance. We only have to look around the world to see how the twin evils of nationalism and distorted religion have focused on LGBT people as the target for their hate, just as the Jews were singled out in the 20s and 30s. If that sounds hysterical and exaggerated - remember the words of Edward Burke, that “for evil to flourish all that is required is for good men to do nothing”.

Open pride, sane insistent debate and a refusal to accept a culture of bullying, taunting and hatred are as necessary now as they have ever been.

CATHERINE JOHNSON There’s a significant line in ‘Mamma Mia!’ - “There are all kinds of families” - says Harry, a gay man to Donna, a single mother. He’s telling her to be true to herself, to celebrate her own worth and most importantly, not to feel judged by other people. That’s the message of Bristol Pride and I am 100% behind their campaign for LGBT youth.

Be happy!

MATT LUCAS As a former student who remembers going to Bristol Pride at the Watershed and watching Labi Siffre in 1995, I am delighted to know that the Pride event is still going strong, and I’m very happy to support it.

I think I’ve still got that free condom somewhere, actually.

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SURAN DICKSON Each and every one of us have the potential to be role models; simply by being respectful and considerate members of society who happen to be LGBT. By quietly acknowledging you have a same sex partner to the dry cleaner, hair dresser or anyone else you may encounter, you are educating society and therefore making a difference for those who come after you. A role model doesn’t need to successful, good looking or rich - a role model is simply someone who communicates to LGBT young people that sexuality or gender identity are NOT a barrier to happiness and fulfilment

GRAHAM NORTON I hope that everyone coming to Bristol Pride have a great day and an out and proud year

SIOBHAN FAHEY Walk tall and look the world in the eye. Set an example as you show others respect and kindness. There is nothing finer you can do in life.

It will all come back to you if you do.

INVEST IN A NEW GAY MUSICAL!

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The musical follows their outrageous lives from the day they met until the day they both died.

To become involved as either an INVESTOR or PRODUCER, check out our website.

www.theboysinthefrontroom.com

Email richard@richardsilvermusic.com to express your interest

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PERFORMANCE AND SHOPPING DAY EAT, SHOP, SING, DANCE & PERFORM. LET’S KICK PRIDE WEEK OFF WITH A BANG. VENUE : FOUNTAINS / CABOT CIRCUS TIME : 11 am – 5 pm | PRICE : Free Pride Week starts here. Join us at The Fountains as we literally paint the town pink! Expect roller skaters, Ambling Band, Shakespeare Festival, Hula Hoopers, Tribe of Doris & more as we truly get the party started!

Be sure to nip over to the Pride Flashmob at 2pm and catch Funk It Up Dance School - offering Hip hop & Street Dance performance and workshop @3pm. Gypsy Sisters Khalbelia Dance @3.30pm and Afro Brazilian Dance Workshop @4pm.

Stores across Bristol inc. Cabot Circus will also be celebrating and showing their support by displaying rainbow flags, holding in-store events, giving discounts to Pride programme holders and extra special offers and discounts to Pride Card holders (offering discounts all year round, extra offers and discounts during Pride Week and Pride Day www.pridecard.org).

Blackwell, Broadmead, BS8, Cabot Circus, Cooshti, Dianna Porter, Federation Store, Fifty Fifty, Jon Hurst, Love From Random, Lush, Master Shoe My Shu, Mission Burrito, Motel, Nando’s, Patisserie Valerie, Sony, Specsavers(CC), Stationary World, Swinky’s Sweets, The Elbow Room, Top Six, Urban Outfitters and many more have already pledged their support.

For an up to date list of the stores check out www.wearefest.com

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LAUNCH SATURDAY 7 JULY

PRIDE FLASHMOB

COME FEEL THE LOVE AS THE PRIDE FLASHMOB LETS EVERYONE KNOW WE ARE: HERE! VENUE : Cabot Circus | TIME : 2 pm | PRICE : Free Help get Pride Week off to a bang with the most exciting flashmob yet - Take part in the routine or just come along and cheer us on.

The Wonderful Dark Island Dance will be choreographing a fabulous routine to dazzle and delight.

FFI inc demo video click on.fb.me/prideflashmob

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Get Discounts here : We Are: Proud Watershed Cafe Queenshilling Gyro Media Shake Wrap and Roll Jon Hurst Hairdressing Big Wave Media Naff Clothing Pomegranate Swinky Sweets Moti Cindy Jane Rise Records Number Ten Noosa Heads Alice’s Secret Emporium Bubalu Fitness Cafe Shake Away The Burger Joint Phoenix Bristol Blackwell BS8 Cooshti Dianna Porter Federation Store Fifty Fifty Pick up your card now Jon Hurst to get discounts all year Love From Random Lush round, extra discounts Master Shoe My Shu and rewards during Pride Mission Burrito Motel Week & at shops during the Nando’s PRIDE LAUNCH on Sat 7, & Patisserie Valerie Sony in the Watershed Cafe on Stationary World WEDNESDAY’S FILM NIGHT. Swinky’s Sweets The Elbow Room Top Six Urban Outfitters ...with more being added every day

Supporting LGBT people who love to shop!

pridecard.org

LAUNCH SATURDAY 7 JULY

PRIDE LAUNCH PARTY AHOY! COME SET SAIL WITH PRIDE & WET PAINT THEATRE/FILM. VENUE : Under the Stars Bar TIME : 7:30 pm | PRICE : £3 Stay and join us on the high seas and rest up your weary sea legs after a day of dance, performance and glitz. We are proud to bring you this special nautical themed party on Under the Stars, a unique venue on Bristol’s buzzing harbourside that’s dropped anchor by cascade steps.

With a skyline full of stars, keep a fix on Venus as we set sail and ask ‘What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?’ by screening this special short film by Chris Ward and staring Siobhan Fahey.

Based on the life of solo artist/model Nina Hamnett, known as the Last Queen of Bohemia.

The sailors of HMS Barefoot Wines will be on hand with free cocktail making classes and booty as we walk into the wind on top deck and brave the wild life down below.

Landlubbers with a Pride Card get discounts on food from the galley as well as a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.

The Party continues until we run aground on the isle of Wonky @Basement 45 where we will join the Ladyfest Tribe (www.facebook.com/BristolLadyfest)

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OUT AND PROUD FOR OVER 20 YEARS! Contact your local Barefooter for more details: sam@barefootwine.com

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SPORT SUNDAY 8 JULY

PRIDE SPORT & FITNESS IN THE UK’S OLYMPIC YEAR WE SHOWCASE OUR OUT & PROUD SPORTS TEAMS VENUE : St Andrew’s Park (Gloucester Road), BS7 8BW TIME : CYCLE: 10am, SPORTS: 12 | PRICE : Free, Donations Welcome Homophobia can often be found within the sports arena. With a fear that you might be subject to homophobia many feel excluded from taking up sport and makes many LGBT sports professionals feel unable to be open about their identity and sexuality.

Here in Bristol we are proud to boast many LGBT teams from Badminton to Zumba! If you’re interested in meeting the teams and trying your hand with some sport, some basic fitness training or just enjoy a picnic and networking chance then come join us for this relaxed and sociable event.

For those keen on a Pride Ride, Cycle Out have arranged a trip which starts from Queens Square at 10am and will end at St Andrew’s Park where they will join us for afternoon tea & cakes!

Pride Sports Day will start from midday in St Andrew’s Park. With Bristol Bisons RFC, Bristol Panthers FC and other local teams on hand there will be fitness sessions, touch rugby and beat the goalie contest. Changing facilities are available onsite and in nearby Bubalu fitness cafe where there will also be a social afterwards.

Spectators, novices and picnickers welcome

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SPORTS TEAMS

BRISTOL PANTHERS FOOTBALL TRAIN : Thurs 8 pm - 9.30 pm VENUE : City Academy Bristol MEMBERSHIP : Open to anyone who wants to be part of a gay-friendly team. Welcome players of all levels, to train, play or assist with the running of the club. The Panthers strive to tackle homophobia within grass roots football.

E : manager@bristolpanthers.co.uk T : 07889125082 W : www.bristolpanthers.co.uk EASTON COWGIRLS FOOTBALL TRAIN : Wed 7pm (Summer) VENUE : Eastville Park MEMBERSHIP : Drop in-training is open to all women over 18, of all ability levels. Easton Cowgirls recognise the fundamental equality of all people, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexuality.

E : eastoncowgirls@gmail.com T : 07813807727 (Nat) W : www.eastoncowboys.org.uk BRISTOL BISONS RUGBY FC TRAIN: Thurs 7.30 pm VENUE: Ashley Down Old Boys, BS7 9YU MEMBERSHIP: Players of all abilities are welcome & encouraged to be involved within the club. Full training & coaching is given to everyone no matter their experience.

WEST WOMEN WALKING MEMBERSHIP : Gay women’s walking group.

Catch up with old & new friends in a relaxed environment. Open to everyone 16+. Walks of 6-8 miles on the second Sunday of the month.

E : westwomenwalking@hotmail.co.uk T : 07804 469991 (Annmarie) THE GAY OUTDOOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP : Cycling and walking in Bristol and surrounding area.

CYCLING: CycleOut Bristol - short urban rides weekly from April to September; Sunday rides monthly to the green belt; and women-only “dykes on bikes” rides Mondays monthly.

WALKING : Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and North Somerset Group - walks on the first and third Sunday of the month.

E : cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk E : avonoutdoors@hotmail.com W : www.goc.org.uk BADMINTON GROUP TRAIN : Sat 4pm - 6pm VENUE : Kingsdown Sports Centre MEMBERSHIP : Some experience of badminton required. Get in touch FFI. E : aliwatt@hotmail.co.uk T : 0117 9714818 (Alison)

E: info@bisonsrfc.co.uk T : 07824567663 W : www.bisonsrfc.co.uk

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PRIDE DAY SATURDAY 14 JULY

PRIDE PARADE BE PART OF THE SOUTH WEST’S LARGEST & MOST COLOURFUL PRIDE PARADE. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY UWE & UNISON VENUE : Starting from Berkeley Square TIME : 11 am | PRICE : Free Join the Pride Parade as once again we laugh, dance, sing and stop traffic to declare We Are Here and We Are Proud.

This year the Parade is more important than ever as we’ve seen service cuts and community events cancelled so this is your chance to come and make a stand for diversity & equality, for all.

This is also our chance to show that prejudice has no place in our city and that it is our diversity and communities that make Bristol and the South West great.

We welcome everyone that values equality to join us and celebrate diversity. Many people who may not be gay themselves may have some form of prejudice to overcome or know someone who is and want to show support. So even if you are not LGB or T Pride is the opportunity for everyone to feel included and feel proud.

Proudly sponsored by UNISON, African Sambistas and the Dykes on Bikes will take the lead. Watch out for our usual surprises (some even to us), flair, fabulous drag queens and our 50-metre rainbow flag...oh yes and a fire engine and some giraffes.

For further information, including parade route, contact www.wearefest.com

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Pride in our work Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers face prejudice and discrimination UNISON, the UK’s leading public service trade union, says this must stop.

UNISON works to:

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• stop harassment and discrimination of LGBT staff • protect you at work • support you in claiming your legal rights • negotiate best practice with employers for LGBT equality • educate our members and reps about LGBT equality • campaign for equality at work, in public services and in society.

Join UNISONes

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Web www.unison.org.uk/out Email out@unison.co.uk Telephone 0845 355 0845 Textphone 0800 0967 968

SHOP SAT 6 JULY – 15 JULY

PRIDE SHOP CREATIVE SPACE INFORMATION, PRIDE WEEK TICKETS, SUPPORTER WRISTBANDS, CREATIVE DESIGN & ALL THINGS PRIDE VENUE : The Parlour, 31 College Green | TIME : 9 am - 9 pm Based at the bottom of Park Street this will be the Pride team’s home during Pride Week.

A creative workshop and drop-in for anyone who wants to volunteer with preparations for Pride.

You can also buy tickets for week events, Pride Cards and supporter wristbands for Pride Day & Night.

FFI : www.wearefest.com

Staffing  Mobile Bar Service  Event Management  Equipment Hire

Proudly Supporting Bristol Pride info@thewaitinggame.me www.thewaitinggame.me  01275 851 465

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PRIDE DAY 14 July 2012

COLLEGE GREEN

12 pm - 7 pm FREE

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DONATIONS TO PRIDE WELCOME

PRIDE PARADE Start : Berkeley Square | 11 am

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MAIN STAGE

AMAZING INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL & LOCAL PERFORMERS DARYN CARTER Director and organiser of We Are: Proud Daryn 12 pm is a tireless campaigner and equality champion.

Nominated as a Role Model in the National Diversity Awards, Daryn will officially open this year’s Pride and guest host.

SING OUT BRISTOL The only LGBT choir in the 12:10 South West the Pride favourites 4 pm pm will be performing show tunes, pop and contemporary classics. Be sure to also catch them in the Victoria Rooms on 13 October.

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Councillor Peter Main is Bristol’s first openly gay Lord Mayor and we are proud to have him lead the Pride Parade and join us to open Main Stage.

TRAYLA TRASH She’ll go to the opening of a vodka bottle but 12:25 2:30 pmpm is especially excited about performing at We Are: Proud this year. Bristol’s very own will be joining us on the main stage.

FONDA COX The real Diva’s Diva we welcome back your hostess with the mostess. Sharp wit 12:40 4 pm pm and even sharper nails, let’s just hope she doesn’t set the place on fire this year.

DRUNKEN BUTTERFLY Inspired by the likes of Kim 1:15 Gordon, PJ Harvey and Patti 4 pmpm Smith, these girls combine guitar & bass with Ukulele and melodica to create a fusion of fuzzy punk rock and acoustic folk pop.

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RT, HON THE LORD MAYOR OF BRISTOL

STANDING BY STATUES This young modern Bristol rock trio are a hybrid of many genres. Though not LGBT themselves, SBS are proud to show their support to the community.

12:50 4 pm pm

TANYA HYDE Dubbed by the media as “the saviour of British pop”, Bristol born AJ is a new breed of pop 1:45 4 pm pm star being cultivated by the music industry away from the glare of TV talent shows.

2:05 pm

HEG DOUGHTY AND THE WOLF CHORUS

Heg Doughty & The Wolf Chorus combine rich vocal harmonies, strings & percussion with Heg’s dramatic piano-led songs. An enchanting and simply gorgeous sound.

AJ Dubbed by the media as “the saviour of British pop”, Bristol 2.40 pm 2:30 pm born AJ is a new breed of pop star being cultivated by the music industry away from the glare of TV talent shows.

DELLA WOODSHED

MEET YOUR FEET

Local drag queen super nova Della Woodshed promises a no holds barred, all singing, all dancing performance for you to behold. Call her divine, call her fabulous.

2:50 4 pm pm

FUNKINSTEINS Amazing vocals, daunting phat bass, pro guitar, innovative drum breaks and an impressive 3:45 4 pm pm arrangement of synths and production. A blending of funky dance music with sprinkles of rock

CHRIS JAMES This Bristol born talent returns to whip up the crowd in style.

Fresh from the jaws of London 54 pm pm and currently working on new music this up and comer is not to be missed.

A rare appearance by this fabulous 8-piece all women’s Band from Bristol. With TV appearances, Glastonbury & WOMAD under their belt they bring their original material with a soul-jazz-latin feel to Pride this year.

3:05 pm 2:30 pm

FUNGUS LICKS Piano-based boogie to rival Jools Holland think easternblock folk, throw in a bit of 4:25 4 pm pm blues, jazz, warped covers of 80’s pop and classic kids TV themes and you get the idea.

NIKKI BELLE This Dance Diva brings a little taste of Ibiza to Main Stage with #1s hits such as ‘Trippin on 5:10 pm 4 pm You’ and the cheeky ‘Horny’.

We are hoping to get a little disco going with her fantastic rework of ‘Teardrops’.

TURN OVER FOR OUR AMAZING

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5:30 4 pm pm

BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT After two stunning singles, Love Part II & Disco Moment and remixes for Kelis, Darren Hayes and supporting Ellie Goulding and Erasure on tour, BLBL releases his debut album of pure dance-pop perfection. Watch out for his special Pride Night DJ set with Another Night – A special 90s mix tape. We Are: EXCITED!

6:15 4 pm pm

MARTHA WASH A music legend spanning genres from pop to dance to R&B, Martha is responsible for some of the most celebrated music to ever hit the airwaves.

With #1 hits like “It’s Raining Men,” “Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” “Carry On,” and “Keep Your Body Working” Martha works hard to call attention to causes closest to her heart, like HIV and AIDS prevention.

We are proud to have Martha headline Pride and watch out for “I’ve Got You” the debut single of Martha’s upcoming album, a breathtaking blend of pop and R&B.

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12 noon

Daryn Carter & Rt, Hon The Lord Mayor Of Bristol

12:10

Sing Out Bristol

12:25

Trayla Trash

12:40

Fonda Cox

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Standing By Statues

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Drunken Butterfly

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Tanya Hyde

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Heg Doughty And The Wolf Chorus

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AJ

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Della Woodshed

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Meet Your Feet

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Funkinsteins

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Chris James

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Nikki Belle

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Bright Light Bright Light

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MARTHA WASH

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OMG STAGE

Not content with a packed main stage and a further 3 Performance Hubs, We Are: Proud and OMG bring you the OMG Stage.

A little bit of fun to brighten your day. As well S Club, Booty Luv, FTW and Vanquish we have a few more excitements in store for you so keep an eye on our website www.wearefest.com for more details and timings.

TINA SPARKLE Tina Sparkle has been entertaining crowds all over the country and Europe for years. Talented, outrageous and your host for the day, we look forward to what she has in store…. We hope!

LLOYD DANIELS One of the most popular acts on Xfactor and since his time on the show Lloyd has matured as a singer. This Welsh teenager is set for a ground breaking year.

DIVA FEVER These Xfactor finalists are hugely entertaining and talented. With a sprinkle of campness these boys are guaranteed to get you dancing.

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THE LADY GA GA EXPERIENCE The award winning Donna Marie brings you‌ Lady Ga Ga! Visually stunning expect dramatic theatrical performances recreating all the glitz and glamour with a wardrobe brimming with Haus of Gaga creations. Watch out as sparks will definitely fly.

OMG DJS Get a taste of what you can enjoy at OMG as the resident OMG DJs get you in the party spirit with everything from Chart, Dance, RnB, DnB and more.

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PRIDE DAY SATURDAY 14 JULY

PERFORMANCE HUBS CIRCUS ACTS, FIRE DANCING, DRUMMING, JUGGLING, STREET DANCE, SINGING, STILTWALKERS AND MORE With special live performances throughout Pride Day in our dedicated Performance Hubs, we are showcasing your talents. Performances include Circomedia, Tribe of Doris and roaming performers across College Green. Expect stiltwalkers, drag artistes and jugglers galore – a prize for whoever can do all three at the same time!

Bristol-based Circomedia are an internationally renowned school and performance centre for circus skills and physical theatre. With exciting performances throughout Pride Day watch out for their very special performances at the official after party in the O2 Academy – aerial acrobatics and a giant mirror ball? We can’t wait.

Tribe of Doris are a worldwide arts collective who use art, dance, song & music to bring together cultures with respect and understanding. African drummers, Asian, Latin American & European music, dance and song there is something for everyone! Catch the Funk it Up Dance School at 3pm and the Afro Brazilian dance workshop at 5.30pm.

Be sure to catch Hooping Mad who will be spinning us into a frenzy with their hula skills and child friendly workshops in the Family Area Performance Hub. A big thank you to all these talented performers.

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CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY AREA and EXPO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP THE COMMUNITY AREA IS HOME TO LOCAL SERVICES, SOCIAL & SUPPORT GROUPS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU. CAMPAIGNS, INFORMATION, SERVICES, HEALTH & EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT Community is at our heart and we are proud to be able to showcase the great work and services that exist across the South West. Often our unsung heros you’ll find an array of community groups and organisations, ranging from support groups to sports and social clubs. Come find out what’s available in your area or speak to large local service providers and campaign groups keen to hear your views, answer your questions and offer support.

Alcoholics Anonymous Avon Fire And Rescue Barnardos Bath Spa University Barefoot Wines Bcc Family Placement Recruitment Bristol & District Anti-Cuts Alliance Bristol Bisons Bristol City Council Bristol Drugs Project Bristol Older Peoples Forum Bristol Panthers Bristol Zoo Diversity Careers Each Easton Leisure Centre

Enterprise Cars Environment Agency Fflag Gaywest Gay Outdoor Club The Gloucestershire Gay & Lesbian Community (Gglc) Knightstone Housing Association Lesbian And Gay Foundation Lgbt Bristol Lgbtq Health Forum/ Emotional Wellness Programme Nhs Bristol/Pct And Univ Hospital Bristol Mmagik – Drugs And Alcohol Service

Off The Record Outstories Bristol (Lgbt History) Pride Card Rethink Scrumptious Cruises Second Step Housing South West Homes Stonewall Tribe Of Doris Unison Unite The Union Uwe Virgin Holidays We Are: Youth Connections

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For an up-to-date list of the organisations present please see www.wearefest.com

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ENTERPRISE FAMILY AREA CELEBRATE PRIDE WITH THE FAMILY WHILST SHOWCASING DIVERSITY WITH OUR ALTERNATIVE FAMILIES CAMPAIGN Celebrate Pride with the whole family in our Enterprise Family Area, where you will find a great space to relax, celebrate and enjoy special events whilst soaking up the great Pride atmosphere.

Proudly sponsored by Enterprise Cars the Family Area is a great chance for families to celebrate Pride together whilst celebrating your identity proudly or just enjoy a great day out.

The Family Area is also home to the We Are: Proud Alternative Families Campaign – a chance for LGBT Parents and parents of LGBT children to come together and have the chance to network and socialise. We also invite you to draw a picture of your family and these will be exhibited in the Council Houses, MSHED, throughout the South West and used to showcase that diversity is a gift.

With stalls from service providers and support groups like Barnardos, BCC Family Placement Team and Youth Chances to name but a few, there will also be magicians, face painters, balloon artists, bouncy castle and giant toys – everything to keep kids (and the kids at heart) happy all day.

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PRIDE NIGHT

PRIDE LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT WITH GLITTERING AFTER PARTIES, STREET PERFORMANCE, DJS AND MORE VENUE : Frogmore Street | TIME : 7 pm till Late PRICE : Various. Pride Wristband: £15 day+night discounts inc. free entry & O2 Carnival acts, zumba, Rajasthan gypsy dancing, Can-can, fire dancing & more all to the beat of our outside DJs from Wonky, Motion, New City Sound and special 90s set from Another Night, club night of Bright Light X2 & David Oh! You can also expect boy/girl bands, solo & tribute acts, giveaways and more pop madness than you can shake a stick at The Queenshilling Stage (sponsored by The Famous Company).

Partying continues in Old Market, OMG, Queenshilling & the Official After Party at the O2 Academy as Pride & Horseplay take over for DRESSAGE: Three diverse arenas of music and equine inspired performance from PUSH THE BUTTON (Pop/Chart) TRANARCHY (HipHop/Ghetto) HORSEPLAY (Nudisco/IndieDance) headline set from internationally acclaimed HORSE MEAT DISCO (Disco/Classics) and live PA from electro pop royalty QUEEN OF HEARTS. With performance from Dark Island Dance, Pink Kitten Dance School, Circomedia, Harry Clayton Wright and visuals by Fat Butcher, this is a night you’ll never forget.

All proceeds from the O2 go to Pride and funds the Free Day festival. Tickets available from www.bristolticketshop.co.uk or direct from The Pride Shop: 31 College Green (5-13 July) For full listings and timings visit www.wearefest.com

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WALK SUNDAY 8TH JULY

PROUD HISTORY TOUR ANDY FOYLE PRESENTS A SPECIAL CHANCE TO DISCOVER BRISTOL’S LGBT HISTORY. WE ARE: REMEMBERING VENUE : Corn Street | TIME : 2.30pm – 4pm | PRICE : £3 to Outstories Bristol Join us on Corn Street (outside the Register Office) as Bristol historian & author Andrew Foyle leads a stroll through the sites of LGBT history in the city centre. The outrageous, the peculiar & the down-right deviant, he’s got it all!

Limited places, booking essential : andrewfoyle1@gmail.com | 07881 580 520

30 June –23 Sept Free Entry bristol.gov.uk/museums ON TOUR WITH THE

RAW MATERIALS:

FOUR AMERICAN ARTISTS 1972–2007 JENNY HOLZER ED RUSCHA BRUCE NAUMAN LAWRENCE WEINER Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Queens Road Bristol BS8 1RL Tel: 0117 922 3571

Bruce Nauman La Brea/Art Tips/Rat Spit/Tar Pits (1972)© ARS, NY and DACS, London, 2012. ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland.

Acquired jointly through The d’Offay Donation with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund 2008

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Bath Spa University Bath Spa University is committed to providing a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.

We were voted best university in the 2008 Pink Paper awards.

We are delighted to support Pride Bristol 2011 www.bathspa.ac.uk

TALK MONDAY 9 JULY

LET’S GET BRISTOL TALKING GIVING THE LGBT COMMUNITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES OF BRISTOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VENUE : Watershed (Room 1) | TIME : 4:30pm - 7:30pm | PRICE : Free Bristol LINk gives the LGBT community who have used Bristol Mental Health Services a voice. We invite service users to discuss their experiences and hear others’ stories to raise awareness of the issues and concerns. With NHS healthcare professionals present, we hope to influence change.

So Let’s Get Bristol Talking!

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TALK MONDAY 9 JULY

OUTSTORIES BRISTOL COMMUNITY ANTIQUES ROADSHOW WE ARE: REMEMBERING AND OUTSTORIES DELVE INTO THE HISTORY OF LGBT BRISTOL VENUE : Arts West Side, Old Market TIME : 6:30 pm - 9 pm | PRICE : Free (donations to Pride welcome) We Are: Remembering presents a special chance to discover Bristol’s LGBT History.

This year Outstories don’t just want to hear your stories, they want to have (on loan) your pride objects and pictures too. The team are collecting & exhibiting stories and material culture at a drop-in session. The exhibition will then be showcased and expanded on during Pride Day. No matter what your story is, dirty or innocent, old or new, we want it. It’s the same for your objects: it could be old Bristol Pride leaflets, tickets, rainbow flags from far and wide, that phone number you got 10 years ago but never dared call, the purple wig you ended up with at the end of Pride 1980, we are proud of our history, we are remembering and we want to share it!

(Please bring an artefact or story, we’ll make sure you get it back after Pride Day!) Be sure to visit the Outstories stall in the Community Area on Pride Day and see what’s been collected.

We Are: Remembering runs events throughout the year from LGBT History Month to World AIDS DAY ffi visit www.wearefest.com

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FILM TUESDAY 10 JULY

WERE THE WORLD MINE WE ARE: AND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, STRANGE BEDFELLOWS? PRESENT A NIGHT WITH THE BARD VENUE : CREATIVE COMMON TIME : 7:30 pm | PRICE : £6 (No one turned away for insufficient funds) Creative Common is a brand new space in the heart of Bristol, located next to Temple Meads Station this exciting big top will be home to the fairy kingdom…Do I entice you?

Working with the Bristol Shakespeare festival who are passionate about bringing the freshest, most exciting productions of Shakespeare’s plays to Bristol we are proud to present a very special pop up performance followed by the award winning reworking of A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Were The World Mine.

If you had a love-potion, who would you make fall madly in love with you? Timothy is openly gay, which doesn’t make him popular with his fellow classmates. His eccentric teacher casts him as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and he discovers a secret recipe hidden in the script.

Playfully he creates a new reality by turning much of his narrow-minded town gay, beginning with the rugby-jock of his dreams….but the course of true love never did run smooth.

This event is supported by BYlaw, the social and networking group for gay professionals in the legal sector. We thank them for their continued support.

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dIGITAL ArT & GrAPHIC deSIGN Welcome to JAYW Creative.

I create unique & original digital illustrations and photographic manipulations. A wide range of professionally printed giclee prints are available for purchase on my website and I can also create bespoke artworks.

NeW and available for this summer only!

A brand new digital illustration to celebrate Bristol Pride and the Diamond Jubilee - ‘Jubilee Pride’.

This piece is a strictly limited edition of 250 copies.

Each print will be signed and numbered and will come with my signed certificate of authenticity.

For every copy of this print sold, I will donate £5.00 to We Are: Proud.

JAYW Creative Order your special limited is supporting: edition print now at www.jaywcreative.com e: jason@jaywcreative.com

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FILM WEDNESDAY 11 JULY

CONTRACTED YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE! VENUE : Watershed | TIME : 8:40 pm From the makers of Shank, Release and Buffering we are proud to bring you this exclusive screening from Pride favourites & local filmmakers Bonne Idée Productions.

Anna & James are contractually obliged to fall in love as Hollywood beckons but, as a studio publicist struggles to keep them on the straight and narrow, will the lid be lifted on the truth behind glamorous poses & celebrity lifestyle?

Expect familiar sights in both location and the cast including a rather revealing shot from one of the Pride Team!

There will be a Q & A with the filmmakers & selected cast members following the screening of Weekend.

Pride Card holders can get 10% off on food and drinks at the watershed café as well as other discount throughout Pride Week, Pride Day and all year round.

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FILM WEDNESDAY 11 JULY

WEEKEND

WHO WILL YOU MEET THIS WEEKEND? VENUE : Watershed | TIME : 8:40 pm | PRICE : £8 (£6.50 concessions) Shown directly after Contracted, Weekend is the second feature by director Andrew Haigh and stars newcomers Tom Cullen (Best Actor, The International Cinephile Society, 2012) and Chris New. After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what’s expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.

Weekend is an honest, unapologetic love story and a film about the search for identity and the importance of making a passionate commitment to your life and has picked up over 20 international awards including 2 BIFAS and 2 Nominations at the London Critics’ Circle Awards.

It has also appeared in many ‘best of the year’ lists including The New York Times.

Whether you’re male or female, gay or straight, Weekend is sure to speak to you about aspects of your own life and loves. Intelligent and moving Weekend will take you to emotional places and touch your heart. One of the best, and most individual, films of its time we are proud to showcase this film during Pride Week.

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FILM & PERFORMANCE THURSDAY 12 JULY

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH BEACONS, ICONS & DYKONS PRESENT… THE TRANS ISSUE (FILM AND PERFORMANCE) VENUE : The Cube Cinema | TIME : 7:30 pm | PRICE : £5 Celebrating gay and queer heroes and heroines in celluloid.

Beacons, Icons and Dykons is a playful ode to gay and queer cinema. A film is screened alongside performances, talks and a diverse range of entertainment inspired by the theme and heros. From Dolly Parton to Kenneth Anger and John Waters, we’re honouring them one by one.

Performance will be followed by a screening of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Directed and staring John Cameron Mitchell (who brought us Shortbus),this outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious adaptation of the hit musical tells the story of Hedwig, born a boy named Hansel in East Berlin, who fell in love with an American G.I. and underwent a sex-change operation in order to marry him and flee to the West.

One of our all time favourites we are proud showcase this heart-warming, emotional roller coaster, with the magic of the silver screen and wonderful performances from BID. Performances by Drew Taylor : drewtaylorartist.wordpress.com Justin Credible : traveltranny.wordpress.com/tag/justin-credible Liz Clarke : lizclarke.org Hosted by Tom Marshman tom@tommarshman.com

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WE ARE : PROUD

BAR LISTINGS

OMG

QUEENSHILLING 9 pm - 8 am

TIME PRICE

£10 / £15

Since opening in 2010 OMG has worked its way to the very top of the Bristol Gay Scene. Expect an amazing atmosphere, in a spectacular venue! A massive dancefloor, 2 bars - including one in a quiet area, make OMG the place to be on Pride night. £10 (£2 Donation to Pride) Club only £15 Pride Supporter Wristband includes OMG entry

THE PALACE 7 pm - 2 am

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Formerly the Gin Palace, this landmark central Bristol bar is the sister-bar to the Bristol Bear Bar. Head here for an outrageous night of camp fun, cabaret & watch out for the historic sloping floor.

BRISTOL BEAR BAR TIME

Fri & Sat : 7 pm - 2 am

The Bristol Bear Bar is the only bespoke bear bar in the UK. A huge hit with bears & their admirers the Bear Bar has an eclectic music policy & lively yet laid back atmosphere.

5 pm - Late

TIME PRICE

FREE with Pride Wristband

Expect something special on Pride Night from Bristol’s longest established gay venue.

Premium bar, excellent service, amazing DJs & Entertainment.

THE LOUNGE TIME

12 noon - 3 am

Intimate bar in Old Market expect Drag and Karaoke and a friendly, mixed crowd.

THE RETREAT TIME

7 pm - 2 am

A fun night of commercial dance, pop, R&B & party anthems. Located in the heart of Old Market The Retreat is the largest gay bar to ever open in Bristol.

THE PINEAPPLE TIME

5 pm - Late

The Pineapple is Bristol’s oldest gay bar.

Located on St Georges Road, a stones throw from OMG the Pineapple is a friendly, buzzing bar. Party tunes all night long.

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THE OLD MARKET TAVERN TIME

11:30 am - 2 am

The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub serving a good range of ales & food 7 days a week. The OMT has a fantastic beer garden & its friendly, laid back atmosphere means it can get very busy at weekends.

THE PHOENIX TIME

12:30 pm - 12 am

With urban garden and classy décor The Phoenix is Bristol’s hidden gem.

BENT BAR 5 pm - Late

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Choose your night with a video jukebox where you choose the music and videos in the Bar, You choose your evening either mix with people at the bar or dance floor or just hang out with your friends exclusively in one of the many private booths, it your night and this venue lets you have it on your terms.

EAGLE TAVERN TIME

12 noon - Midnight

Gay friendly bar with free pool all day Wednesday, karaoke on a Saturday, 2 dart boards & cheap drinks.

COMING UP

WE ARE : EVENTS EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND FROM LGBT HISTORY MONTH, TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH & WORLD AIDS DAY VENUE : The South West | INFO : www.wearefest.com Showcasing and celebrating diversity & equality all year round We Are: Here - Black History Month Sat 13 Oct We Are: Diverse @ Diversity Careers Fri 16 Nov We Are: Here - Diwali Celebrations Sat 17 Nov We Are: Remembering - World AIDS Day Sat 1 Dec

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PRE PRIDE PARTY FRIDAY 13 JULY

FREAKY FRIDAY AS THE BIG DAY ARRIVES JOIN US AS WE START PRIDE WEEKEND IN STYLE VENUE : Pride Shop, Old Market & Frogmore Street Pride Day is here. If, like us, you are too excited to sleep then we’ve got a few tricks & treats for you. Help us celebrate, publicise, fundraise and generally have some fun as we shout out WE ARE: HERE! We’ll be working hard on the finishing touches for Pride Day, all day and into the bewitching hour, in the Pride Shop on Park Street. Come say hi, get Pride Supporter Wristbands or just join us at 8pm for some pre party drinks. If you’re stunning with your love glue-gunning then feel free to give us a hand with the final prep!

Pride weekend celebrations start here so why not enjoy one of the many pre pride parties taking place across Bristol including our wonderful venues in Old Market and OMG who will be proudly flying the flags for Pride.

On Frogmore street the Queenshilling & Psycho:Drama have teamed up to bring you Freaky Friday. Expect, well, the unexpected! Both clubs bring you a real thriller, a great mix of music & a good old bang….Fireworks at midnight! Let’s mark the start of Pride Day with a rainbow of colour!

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WE ARE : PROUD

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ASSISTED WITH FUNDRAISING, AWARENESS RAISING, DÉCOR & EVENTS So many people helped to make Pride happen and it truly could not happen without the people that give up their time to help organise or run events and spent their evenings and weekends helping us. Also a big thank you to all of you that have given a donation and come to a fundraising event.

There are so many people to thank including…

Alfred the Gorilla, Andy Foyle, Andrew Mclean, Annabelle Armstrong-Walter, BBC Bristol, Bea Roberts, Becky Hall, Ben Mosley, Ben Prater, Bernie Hodges, Bristol Bisons RFC, Bristol Gay Scene Managers & Staff, Bristol Panthers FC, Bristol Uni LGBT+, Bylaw, Cabot Circus, Carly Pearce, Caroline Kelly, Catherine Johnson, Charlie George, Cheryl the Crow, Christian Martin, Chris Ward, Dan Pembury, Danny Rouse, Darren Stapleford, Darryl Bullock, David Robertson, Dean Chapman, Drag Ball Volunteers, Dylan Glynn, Emma Henry, Fiona Bennett, Freddie Daw, Gareth Taylor, Gemma Randall, GMC Events, Graham MacVoy, Graham Norton, Harry Bevan, James Morton, Janie Digby, Jay Ski, Jenny Lee, Jeremy Horwood, Jo McDonald, Jon Hurst Hairdressing, Josh Westaway, Kate Griffiths, Kate Wildman, Katie McKeown, Kelvin Chen, Kerry McCarthy MP, Kim LeBlanc, Kylie Hopwood, Lou Taylor, Liam Davis, Louise Lloyd, Luke Stuart, Madeleine Jeanrenaud, Madeleine Probst, Marcus Kepple-Palmer, Mark Bradshaw, Mark Froggatt, Mark Lee, Mark Small, Mary Milton, Matt Lucas, Matt Seow, Matthew Symmonds, Mike Pony, Neil Stoodley, Nigel Cooke, Our Sponsors, Park Street Community, Paul Stoodley, Peers Woollen, Peter Holt, Peter Main, Peter Watts, Pride Kitteh, Rebecca Gordge, Richard Evans, Rob Johnstone, Ronan DeBurca, Roni Bruno, Rosa Middleton, Rosie Halton, Rosie Buckland, Ross Harrison, Roxy Butler, Roz Hutchings, Russell Coglan, Russell T Davies, Sam Caulfield, Sarah Minter, Scott Farmer, ShoutOut Radio, Siobhan Fahey, Simon Lloyd, Simon Nelson, Simon Fewkes, Simon Perry, Sing Out Bristol, Sophie Burton, Stephen Fry, Suran Dickson, Suzanne Doyle, Tanya Hazell, Tom Marshman, The Haters, The Parlour, Tribe of Doris, Tyrone Jones, Outstories, OutUWE, Will Warren, Yukiko Hosomi…

By the time you read this more will have joined us to help. So again a big thank you to everyone who is helping Pride and that includes all the performers, our wonderful local gay scene and businesses that are support Pride and everyone else that we may have missed!

See you next year!

Daryn J Carter Festival Director & Programmer We Are: is a Community Interest Company (no. 8014320) e: info@wearefest.com w: www.wearefest.com

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BRISTOL PRIDE 14 JULY 2012 PRIDE DAY Over 40 acts inc SING OUT BRISTOL : CHRIS JAMES & NIKKI BELLE : AJ : TANYA HYDE : MEET YOUR FEET : FUNKINSTEINS : BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT & MARTHA WASH (Weather Girls, Black Box and C+C Music Factory)

Family Area : Bustling Market Zone : Community Area : 2 Music Stages & 3 Performance Hubs

FREE FESTIVAL : COLLEGE GREEN : EVERYONE WELCOME

PRIDE NIGHT MULTI VENUE EVENTS : PERFORMERS : CARNIVALE : Outside DJs from WONKY : NEW CITY SOUND : MOTION & ANOTHER NIGHT

DRESSAGE HORSEPLAY PRESENT

HORSE MEAT DISCO : PUSH THE BUTTON : TRANARCHY at THE O2 with live PA from electro-pop artist QUEEN OF HEARTS. Tickets available from Bristol Ticket Shop

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