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Feature: Bristol Folk Festival The Bristol Folk Festival returns to Colston Hall bringing with it some of the biggest names in folk music.

Lifestyle: Books Another Country by J Baldwin Lifestyle: Film Le Clan Lifestyle: Music

Wanted in Concert

Lifestyle: Art Paresh Nrshinga solo show

Lifestyle: Theatre The Nutcracker

Inside: Issue 14 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 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.

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Feature: Bristol Folk Festival The Bristol Folk Festival returns to Colston Hall bringing with it some of the biggest names in folk music. As well as up to 40 top musical performers, the festival will feature Morris dancers, mummers and maypoles, ceilidhs, workshops, singalong sessions, a market and posh loos! Don’t miss this fantastic, family friendly celebration of the best in folk music.

In a new move, Bristol Folk Festival is to present Brit nominated singer songwriter Newton Faulkner at the city’s O2 Academy as part of its three-day May Bank Holiday event.

Feature: Bristol Folk Festival The Festival, which returned to the city last year after 32 years, has staged all its events at the Colston Hall to date.

But a new diversion this year will see the busy Colston programme augmented with events at the O2 Academy, with Faulkner as the flagship act on Saturday, May 5.

Surrey-born Faulkner, with his trademark red dreadlocks, shot to prominence in 2007 when his debut album Hand Built by Robots rocketed up the charts to No 1 and went double platinum in the UK, triggering singles “Dream Catch Me” and “Teardrop” (a cover of the Massive Attack track). The Sun commented: “His guitar gymnastics and extraordinary vocal range mark him out as one of 2007s hottest properties.” See Newton performing Teardrop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU8sd8uNBxY The singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar virtuoso, known for his percussive style, crosses a number of genres from folk to blues, soul and country. Hailed by many as “the British Jack Johnson” he has sold over 1 million albums in the UK and performed at numerous key festivals from the Isle of Wight to Glastonbury, V Festival to Latitude and Beautiful Days to T in the Park.

Having toured the USA and before starting to record his second album, Faulkner dislocated his right hand but with the aid of nine pins and a metal plate in his wrist he got back to the studio to make the aptly named Rebuilt by Humans.

Faulkner will embark on an eagerly awaited UK tour in April and May ahead of his third album release. www.newtonfaulkner.com/gb/home/ Bristol Folk Festival is this year being co-organised by the new Bristol Music Trust and local music promoter, Jan Ayers.

Says Jan: “We are delighted to be presenting an artist of Newton’s calibre as part of the 2012 festival and broadening the event’s platforms to include the Academy.”

Feature: Bristol Folk Festival Faulkner will be supported by artists including singer-songwriter Jake Morley whose innovative songs and unusual style of “lap tapping” guitar playing has gained him plaudits from fans and critics alike. His debut album Many Fish To Fry was released last year on his own label while his debut single ‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now’ was played on Dermot O’Leary, Janice Long and Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 shows. http://www.jakemorley.com “Great real life lyrics and superb virtuoso playing.Extraordinary!” -Tom Robinson, 6 music about Jake Morley Tickets for Bristol Folk Festival’s 7.30pm Newton Faulkner show will be by separate ticket, price £16, available from www.o2academybristol.co.uk www.ticketweb.co.uk 0844 477 2000.

The much anticipated 2nd Bristol Festival will be buzzing over the early May Bank Holiday (May 5-7). In addition to headliners Show of Hands, Cara Dillon and Afro Celt Sound System, those already announced include Scotland’s Karine Polwart and Rua Macmillan Trio along with Cornwall’s effervescent 3 Daft Monkeys and BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards “Best Newcomer”, Lucy Ward (left).

Top value 3-day weekend tickets are now available price £80 (concessions £70) whilst family tickets are £250 (2 adults and two children aged 5-15).Under 5s go free. Book via Colston Hall box office on 0117 922 3686 or online at www.colstonhall.org, bristolticketshop.co.uk www.gigantic.com www.seetickets.com www.bristolfolkfestival.com

Feature: Bristol Folk Festival

The Line Up hightlights Saturday 5th May 2012 Show of Hands 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners, Show of Hands, return to the Bristol Folk Festival in a year that will see Steve Knightley and Phil Beer celebrating 20 years of their incredible partnership that has put them right at the top of British folk.

Together with regular double bass player Miranda Skyes, singer-songwriter Knightly and multi instrumental wizard Beer will mark their milestone year with a fourth return to the Royal Albert Hall next Easter before heading to Bristol to headline the festival’s first day on Saturday May 5.

Karine Polwart A passionate and perceptive performer and a fine singer-songwriter, Karine, as Word Magazine says, “takes the heart to places few singers even know exist.” She has just released her first DVD Where Tomorrow Starts and will be showcasing tracks from her fifth studio album at Bristol, just ahead of its Summer 2012 release. Image David Angel Rua Macmillan Together with his Trio (Tia Files on guitar and Adam Briwon on bodhran), feted young Scottish Highland fiddler Rua Macmillan will be getting festival goers on their feet on the opening Saturday when he whips up a storm of a festival ceilidh, before his mainstage appearance. Rua will also be running the ever popular after Ceilidh as well. ahab have been described as “the most exciting harmony-infused Americana/pop outfit to emerge on the scene since Mumford & Sons”.

Since their appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention in 2010 with their outstanding songs and girl appeal, ahab have fast become a hot favourite on the festival circuit.

Feature: Black History Month

The Line Up hightlights Saturday 5th May 2012 Ewan McLennan The winner of several awards including the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award, Ewan McLennan is an emerging folk artist that has been making headlines. His music combines traditional folk, with an inevitable focus on the music of Scotland, as well as his own selfpenned songs that are receiving critical acclaim in their own right. His guitar playing, described as ‘stunning’, is influenced by the rigour and technique from his years of studying classical guitar, while retaining a unique and compelling sound in which his immersion in folk music is evident.

Blair Dunlop has already fitted a lot into his young life. From an early age he was encouraged to take to the stage by his parents. He has now blossomed into a greatly admired singer, guitarist and actor. Some of the highlights of his performing career include playing Little Willy Wonka in the blockbuster movie of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Johnny Depp starred as the grown-up Willy), touring for the whole of last Autumn in a new production of the play “Lark Rise” and appearing at festivals such as Big Session, Towersey and Cropredy.

O`Hooley & Tiddow are the chamber-folk duo behind The Fragile, their genre-defying new album on the No Masters label. Their debut Silent June, was one of MOJO Magazine’s Top 10 Folk Albums of 2010. The duo’s beautifully unusual songs touch on everything from dark folk tales, ecology and cross-dressing historical figures through to the invisibility of the elderly and the global economy. 2012 sees them touring the country with their irrestible blend of thought-provoking song, striking arrangements, sublime harmonies and cheeky Northern banter.

Feature: Bristol Folk Festival

The Line Up hightlights Saturday 5th May 2012 Luke Jackson is a young Roots singer-songwriter from Canterbury, Kent and has been performing live since the age of 13. Over the past 2 years Luke has opened for many great artists including Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Megson, Little Johnny England, Lucy Ward, Boo Hewerdine, Martyn Joseph, Steve Knightley, Show of Hands, Chris Wood and Paul Brady amongst others. Luke’s debut EP ‘Run & Hide’, available from the website, iTunes and gigs, was released in July 2011, generating a lot of interest in his songwriting, voice and playing. He also had a great summer of festivals, including Abbotsbury Festival with Show of Hands, Sidmouth Folk Festival and Greenbelt and ended the year at a packed Folk in the Barn in December opening for Martyn Joseph.

Sam Sweeney Sam Sweeney has been playing the fiddle since he was six and he now plays and teaches the instrument. Since 2002 Sweeney has been at the forefront of East Midlands-based folk band Kerfuffle, playing fiddle, viola, cajon, and singing. In 2009 Sam released Catches and Glees with new duo Hannah James and Sam Sweeney. Sam is also a member of the award winning big folk band Bellowhead as of 2008. As of 2009 he tours with Jon Boden and the Remant Kings where he sometimes plays drums and fiddle simultaneously. Sam has also been part of the Fay Hield’s new album and, along with Rob Harbron, tours with Hield.

Dyer:Cumming’s are an exciting Ceilidh and Concert band based in the southwest of England who have now been together for around 5 years. They play traditional English folk music with their own funky and youthful twist which is achieved by the unique mix of instruments merged with fun and energetic arrangements.

They have been called a new uprising of Folk Fusion.

Feature: Black History Month

The Line Up hightlights Saturday 5th May 2012 Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston Miranda’s rich, spine tingling vocals and strident yet sensitive double bass playing are much in demand and she enjoys working alongside some of the finest musicians in the world. Increasingly in demand both as a double bassist and singer and has worked with Pressgang, Robb Johnson, Firebrand, Steafan Hannigan, Leon Rosselson, Bill Jones, Roger Wilson, Alan Burke, Kirsty McGee, Jenny Crook, Reg Meuross and Little Johnny England; and has toured throughout the United Kingdom, North America, Canada and Europe.

Rex Preston was last seen on the folk & acoustic scene when his band Jane on Thunder reached the final of The BBC Young Folk Awards. Since then he has been building a strong portfolio of electronic music.

The Line Up highlights Sunday 6th May 2012 Cara Dillon Honey-voiced Dillon- and guests to be announced- will be the headline act at the revived three-day festival on Sunday, May 6. Cara is also patron of Bristol Folk Festival’s sister event, the inaugral Frome Festival, which took place in her Somerset hometown in February. Born in County Kerry in 1975, she is a spellbinding performer who has been described as “one of the best Irish female singers of all time.”

Moore, Moss and Rutter are a trio of young musicians from around England. They play mainly traditional English, contemporary and self composed tunes, but obtain influence from numerous styles and traditions.

Tom Moore (Norfolk) plays fiddle, Archie Churchill moss (Somerset) plays melodeon and Jack Rutter (Yorkshire) plays guitar and sings.

The Young’uns With bags of charm, talent, and an abiding enthusiasm for traditional song, The Young’uns are making a big impact on the UK folk scene. Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes bring freshness and dynamism to their arrangements of close harmony songs, both with and without accompaniment. Everything from traditional sea and working songs to more recent compositions is present in their repertoire, and is delivered with originality and flair. They are effortlessly entertaining, with an irreverent sense of humour that always engages the audience.

Feature: Bristol Folk Festival

The Line Up highlights Sunday 6th May 2012 Gilmore Roberts BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award nominees Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts combine astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies with considerable songwriting talent to make a truly distinctive sound.

Aside from their work together, both Katriona and Jamie are in high demand as session musicians and have played on several acclaimed albums. Katriona has previously toured as part of Tiny Tin Lady and with Rosie Doonan’s Snapdragons and recently joined the newly reformed Albion Band, while Jamie has played with young English traditionalists Kerfuffle since 2007.

Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin Recently described as, “authentic, haunting roots music from a first class duo” (Seth Lakeman), Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are two musicians with a fast growing following on the folk and roots scene. Having just completed two tours with Show Of Hands, they have been receiving very warm reviews of their début album, Singing The Bones, including selection for a fRoots magazine compilation; and airplay. Fast becoming recognised as one of the finest slide guitarists the UK has produced, Phillip Henry is also a virtuoso on the harmonica.

Maggie Boyle with Paul Downes Maggie Boyle is a traditional singer. Through her ballads, old and new, she continues the tradition of music and storytelling passed on by her Irish family.

Now living in Yorkshire, she was born in London where she sang and played from an early age. Reared in the musically vibrant London-Irish community of the 60s and 70s, she and her brothers got the music from their father. Paddy Boyle was a native speaker from the Donegal Gaeltacht townland of Derryloughan, Nr Glenties. Her other main tutor was Oliver Mulligan, a great singer from Co. Monaghan, resident in London.

Feature: Black History Month

The Line Up highlights Monday 7th May 2012 Afro Celt Sound System Towering and tribal, Simon Emmerson’s stellar, twice-Grammy nominated Afro Celt Sound System fuses traditional Celtic tunes with driving African rhythms and hypnotic, cutting edge dance grooves. One of the most inspirational and innovative collectives ever, eight of the best musicians on the planet promise to bring the 2nd Bristol Folk Festival at Colston Hall to an unforgettable close.

Lucy Ward A double nominee at next month’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Horizon Award Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track for her Maids When You’re Young).

Her set is an eclectic mix of modern and traditional folk interpretations and her own songs and last year her debut album Adelphi Has to Fly drew praise from many corners.

3 Daft Monkeys The West Country’s 3 Daft Monkeys are one of the most consistently popular and colourful acts on the acoustic scene. Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts and Lukas Drinkwater juggle an array of world music influences with an insatiable joie de vivre. In 2011 the band appeared at Glastonbury, headlined festivals in Holland, Belgium and Germany and were voted Best Live Act in the 2011 Spiral Awards.

Mawkin Having gained a name for themselves in the festival circuit as a hardworking live band playing at over 50 festivals in the past 4 years, last year supporting Show of Hands, Eliza Carthy and Shooglenifty on their tours. Mawkin released their debut album “The Fair Essex” last September which has received brilliant reviews including a 4 star review from MOJO who described it as “Unconditionally Mighty”.

Their guitarist, was also this year’s BBC Radio Young Folk Award finalist.

For the full listing and tickets check out

http://www.bristolfolkfestival.com

Lifestyle: Books

Another Country Author Baldwin, James 1924-1987 Title Another country Edition New ed.]

Publisher Penguin, 2001 Libary West Stock 2 www.librarieswest.org.uk or a buy from Waterstones www.waterstones.com

Synopsis Another Country tells the stories of artists, mainly in New York, struggling to love and be loved amid the complexities of racism, sexism, and homophobia. James Baldwin divided the novel into three parts. Published in 1962, this is an emotionally intense novel of love, hatred, race and liberal America in the 1960s. Set in Greenwhich Village, Harlem and France, ANOTHER COUNTRY tells the story of the suicide of jazz-musician Rufus Scott and the friends who search for an understanding of his life and death, discovering uncomfortable truths about themselves along the way.

About the Author James Baldwin Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin had an early career as a teenage preacher.

He lived in Paris from 1948-1956 and his first novels, the autobiographical GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN and GIOVANNI’S ROOM established him as a promising novelist and anticipated some of the themes of his later works, such as racism and sexuality. He became a prominent spokesperson for racial equality, especially during the civil rights movement. He lived in France during his last years.

Baldwin died in 1987.

Lifestyle: Art

Lifestyle: Art Paresh Nrshinga solo show 2nd Feb - 27th Mar 2012 View@Harveys Cellars www.viewgallery.co.uk Our second show at View@Harveys Cellars is a celebration of colour, culture, and spiritualism.

Spirituality plays an integral role in Paresh Nrshinga’s creative practice as his painting process is entirely subject to his emotional experiences. He intends for each painting to bring something positive to the lives of those who view it and thus holds a personal significance for each of us.

The diversity of his canvases illustrate the breadth of his talent and the original and innovative visual effects which he displays will make him one of the most exciting, modern artists of 2012.

Experience for yourself the magical flavours of the orient through Paresh Nrshinga.

About Paresh Exotic and vibrant; Paresh Nrshinga’s abstract art displays a unique amalgamation of spirituality and mysticism.

By adopting a “not thinking but feeling” ethos towards his art, he employs his subconscious to create an energetic mix of emotion and movement within his paintings.

Enriched in vibrant colours, both bold and rare, it is palpable to detect how his extensive travelling throughout Africa, India and Europe has influenced his vivacious palette. Through utilising the striking blends found in the eastern colours of dress, pigment and lush spices, he reflects his love of nature and culture.

Lifestyle: Music

Pop sensation The Wanted will perform a West Country concert this Summer at Westonbirt Arboretum. This is the final act to be announced at the venue as part of Forestry Commission Live Music 2012.

Just 18 months since their huge Number One debut single ‘All Time Low’, The Wanted has already become one of Britain’s biggest, most brilliant pop bands, living a dream that has far surpassed even their most optimistic expectations.

Hard working and quite plainly loving every single second, the band have already notched up a succession of hits, been viewed a staggering 30 million times on YouTube and sold 400,000 copies of their eponymous debut album. ‘Battleground’ their second album is keeping a pace having already generated the hits ‘Lightning’, ‘Gold Forever’, ‘Warzone’ and the Number One Summer dance smash ‘Glad You Came’.

Forestry Commission Live Music concerts are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere, and income generated from ticket sales will be spent on caring for this internationally important tree collection. Westonbirt Arboretum hosts six concerts each summer with full on-site facilities and parking plus a dedicated taxi and private car drop off/pick-up zone.

The band’s Nathan Sykes, who is from Gloucestershire said, “It’s so cool for me to do a home show in such a great place. I’m sure you’ll be glad you came!”

The Wanted plus guests will be appearing: Friday 20th July, Westonbirt Arboretum, Nr Tetbury, Glos Tickets £27.50 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am Friday 10th February from the Forestry Commission box office tel 03000 680400 or buy online at www. forestry.gov.uk/music Info: www.thewantedmusic.com www.forestry.gov.uk/music

Lifestyle: Film

Le

Clan

Release Date: January 30 2012 Country of Origin: France Director: Gael Morel Cast: Nicolas Cazal, Stephane Rideau BBFC Rating: 15

In the shadow of the French Alps, love, obsession and passion collide when three brothers in a close-knit family are forced to confront what has until then brought them together, and what will now tear them apart. Sexy French superstars Nicolas Cazale (LE GRAND VOYAGE) and Stephane Rideau (PRESQUE RIEN) star in this epic portrait of simmering masculinity and a family unit in a fiery state of flux, from the director of a Toute Vitesse and the writer of Les Chansons DeAmour.

THE DIRECTOR – GAËL MORE Gael Morel is a film-maker, screenwriter and actor hailing from France. Morel moved to Paris as a teenager where he met the critically-acclaimed director of the Cesarwinning WILD REEDS, who cast him in the lead role of the film, securing him fame status and critical praise for his performance. In addition, Morel was also nominated for a Cesar Award in 1995 under the category “Most Promising Young Actor”. Since then, Morel has taken the conscious decision to pursue a career as a filmmaker and screenwriter. THE CLAN is his third feature film and was released in 2005 in the UK.

Lifestyle: Theatre

17th- 20th April 2012 Bristol Hipperdrome

Lifestyle: Theatre

Music by Tchaikovsky A New Adventures Production Full casting is announced for Matthew Bourne’s NUTCRACKER!, which returns to Sadler’s Wells this Christmas to celebrate the production’s 20th Anniversary with a limited seven week run from Tuesday 6 December 2011 - Sunday 22 January 2012, as well as touring extensively throughout the UK (tour schedule attached).

New dates are also added, with the tour now playing Dublin Grand Canal Theatre (Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 May 2012) and Newcastle Theatre Royal (Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 May 2012). Christmas 2011 marks another special anniversary, as New Adventures returns to Sadler’s Wells for a 10th consecutive Christmas Season.

Returning to New Adventures in the role of ‘CLARA’ is HANNAH VASSALLO, who has recently completed two years in the West End production of Dirty Dancing playing the leading role of ‘Baby’. ‘NUTCRACKER!’ will be played by CHRIS TRENFIELD (‘The Swan’ in Swan Lake), ADAM MASKELL (‘The Angel’ in Cinderella) and EDWIN RAY (‘The Pilot’ in Cinderella). ‘SUGAR’ will be performed by ASHLEY SHAW, SOPHIA HURDLEY and CHLOE WILKINSON (all from the recent hit production of Cinderella) whilst her brother, ‘FRITZ’ will be played by New Adventures favourite DOMINIC NORTH (a record-breaking 7 different productions with New Adventures since his debut in 2004) and DANIEL COLLINS (Cinderella).

‘DR DROSS’ will be played by NEIL WESTMORELAND, recently seen as ‘The Pilot’ in Cinderella and DANIEL WRIGHT (Cinderella, The Car Man). His Wife, ‘MRS DROSS’ and Matron to the Orphans will be played by MADELAINE BRENNAN (‘The Girlfriend’ in Swan Lake 3D, ‘Stepmother’ in Cinderella) and DAISY MAY KEMP (Swan Lake) along with the original 1992 ‘Clara’, ETTA MURFITT, returning to help celebrate the production’s 20th Anniversary.

Lifestyle: Theatre Returning to New Adventures for Matthew Bourne’s NUTCRACKER! are PHIL JACK GARDNER, TOM JACKSON GREAVES, CARRIE JOHNSON, NICOLE KABERA, MARI KAMATA, DENA LAGUE, KATY LOWENHOFF, KATE LYONS, JAMIE MCDONALD, LUKE MURPHY, GAVIN PERSAND, ALISTAIR POSTLETHWAITE and DANNY REUBENS. Making their debuts with New Adventures are MERRY HOLDEN, KATRINA LYNDON, LEON MORAN and LIAM MOWER, who was London’s first ‘Billy Elliot’ and the youngest person ever to win an Olivier Award.

Matthew Bourne said today “To help celebrate this evergreen production’s 20th Birthday, I have decided to cast the show with the next generation of New Adventures dancers, mostly making their debuts in these roles. With popular productions such as Nutcracker! now returning to New Adventures’ repertoire on a regular basis, it seems only right to develop and nurture the incredible young talent that we have in the company by giving them bigger opportunities and challenges. I am, though, delighted to say that the cast includes our original Clara from 1992, Etta Murfitt, who along with several other New Adventures veterans, will guide and inspire the younger cast members.

With the addition of several new dates, added recently, I am thrilled to announce our biggest ever UK tour. Nutcracker! will be seen at a record-breaking 21 major venues, throughout the UK, made all the more remarkable, by the fact that this “seasonal” favourite will still be entertaining audiences in mid-May”

Matthew Bourne’s NUTCRACKER! follows last year’s hugely successful production of CINDERELLA, which after an 8 week, sold out run at Sadler’s Wells and a recent international tour has now played over 200 performances and been seen by over 240,000 people.

This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. NUTCRACKER! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland.

Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and Anthony Ward’s delicious sets and costumes combine with sizzling choreography to create a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the traditional favourite. Directed and choreographed

by Matthew Bourne, it is co-devised by Martin Duncan, with lighting design by Howard Harrison and sound design by Paul Groothuis.

Described by The Observer as “the undisputed king of dance theatre”, Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures has produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands and last year’s sell-out hit, Cinderella.

Matthew Bourne is widely hailed as the UK’s most popular and successful Choreographer/Director. He is the creator of the world’s longest running ballet production, a five-time Olivier Award winner, and the only British director to have won the Tony Award for both Best Choreographer and Best Director of a Musical.

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

This quarterly event is your free opportunity to connect and socialise with people from other LGBT networks, events and orgs. Relaxed, friendly and useful... whether for personal, social or business reasons - use LIONS in the way that suits you!

LIONS is for you if: • you help run or are a member of your employer’s LGBT network. Or if your employer is without its own network • you run LGBT ents / events, or represent an LGBT org or group - and you’d like to connect with potential members, supporters and friends • you want to learn of ALL that is LGBT and happening here in Bristol; make friends, discover opportunities and get involved!

LIONS is a voluntary enterprise which simply aims to connect us. The opportunities you harness or create through the people you meet, are up to you.

We already have members from over 40 orgs across all sectors, come and join in!

Niall Addicott Time: 17.30 till late Venue: Horts, Bristol 49 Broad Street, BS1 2EP Bristol, United Kingdom Contact: niall.addicott@live.co.uk For more details of events and what going on you can find us on

Lifestyle: Networking

Indigo, held 3rd Thursday of the month

Indigo is an informal networking group. At our events lesbian, bi & queer women of the South West can congregate & share ideas, laughter, friendship & experience.

Indigo happens on the 3rd Thurs of every month. Events are usually held at Goldbrick House, although we occasionally move to other venues for special occasions.

NEXT EVENT: INDIGO Thur 15th march Loft, Goldbrick House 69 Park Street Bristol BS1 5PB 8 pm – 12 pm £5 entry (incl glass of Prosecco before 10pm)

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 canapés. 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

Community: Pride News

Welcome to the regions newest Pride, SouthWest Pride.

Southwest Pride is going to be based in Weston Super Mare for it’s first LGBT Pride Event. We have 3 different Pride events organised over 2 days. We have lots planned on these events with lots of familiar faces and good fun with our drag hostesses.

These are so far the great acts booked in to perform at the event Wessex School of Performing Arts, Michael Hinch, James Bedford, The Drag Kings, All About GaGa, Emma Roberts, Sarah Evans, Chrisie Edkins, Mona Lotte, Fonda Cox, Ezmee Too, Craig Garner, Jamie John, LuLu Delish, Ruthie T and The Sundaes. These are just the first to be booked in with many more on the way. If you are interested in helping out, performing, a stall, check out the website and get in touch.

South West Pride can also be found on Facebook so remember to hit the “Like” Button while there.

Check out future issues of Out Bristol as the Pride section will have all the latest news about all the Pride Events.

Come along and fun at Pride in Weston Super Mare.

Website http://www.southwestpride.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. For example, we have a cycle maintenance session on the evening of Wednesday, 21st March. Please book you place by return e-mail.

Wednesday, 7th March 2012 - Astid Molyneux talking about her two-year world cycle ride - 7:30pm, Pathway Library. See flyer.

Sunday, 11th March 2012 - Ride Bristol’s Green Belt with Richard - 10am Queen Square, back by 4pm Monday, 19 March 2012 - Women-only “dykes on bikes” evening ride led by Rachel - 6pm Queen Square, back by 9pm Wednesday, 21 March 2012 - Cycle Maintenance by Yael - 7pm, Hamilton House; book your place now by return e-mail. This event is in the Bristol Bike Project workshop in Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft BS1 3QY. The entrance is through the back door from City Road. There’s space for six active participants (as in, that’s the number of work-stands available) and plenty of space for others to watch. CycleOut Bristol will make a donation to the Bristol Bike Project for use of the workshop and participants will be asked to contribute to the donation. Book your place now by return e-mail.

Sunday, 25 March 2012 - Wales: train and cycle led by Richard and Phil - Joining details to follow Sunday, 15th July 2012 - Great Weston Ride - Register now, if you want to join CycleOut Bristol members on the fifty-six mile challenge ride from Bristol to Weston for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Limited places. Charity fund-raising is not essential. Enjoy a great day out. Book transport back to Bristol; or, if you’re keen, you can cycle back. 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

Fixture

Venue Kick Off Result

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 25 March 2012 15 Apr 2012 06 May 2012

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

Panthers Vs Wolverhampton Harts Panthers Vs Saltire Thistle Panthers Vs Cardiff Dragons Panthers Vs Trowbridge Tigers Panthers Vs London Leftfooters Panthers Vs Birmingham Blaze

Away Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home

2.20 3.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2pm 1.10 2.10 3.00 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30

3-3 1-10 1-2 4-4 3-0 0-2 0-6 3-1 2-4

To find out more find them on Facebook or online www.bristolpanthers.co.uk

Community: Bisons

Date Fixture Venue Kick Off 20 Aug 2011 18 Sept 2011 15 Oct 2011 28-30 Oct 2011 26 Nov 2011 4 Dec 2011

Bisons Vs Cotham Park Bisons Vs Avon & Somerset Police Bisons Vs Minchinhampton 2nds Edinburgh Rugby Clinic Bisons Vs Kings Cross Steelers 2nds Bisons Vs Great Western Ambulance

29 Jan 2012 11 Feb 2012 4 March 2012 18 March 2012 30 March 2012 5 May 2012

Christmas Break Butleigh RFC

Bisons V’s Manchester Bisons V’s The Old Blues Bisons Vs Great Western Ambulance Newcastle Hadrian Cup Bisons Vs Thebans

The Bristol Bisons will be playing in the 2012 Bingham Cup taking place in Manchester, UK, between 1st and 3rd June 2012.

Home Home Home Away Home Home

2.00 3.00 2.30

Home Home Home Home Away Home

2pm TBA 2pm TBA

TBA 2.30pm

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Name: Steve Hynd The traditional radical Politics: Commentary

Website: www.stevehynd.wordpress.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/steve4319 No man is an island

The English poet John Donne once wrote, “No man is an island entire of itself�. This assertion has never faced a more literal challenge however than through the story of Haney Ameer.

Mr Ameer lives on the outskirts of Mas-ha just outside of Qalqiliya in the West Bank. Back in 2003 his house was situated on the path of the proposed separation barrier, 80% of which is built on Palestinian land.

When he refused to leave his house and his land the Israeli government decided to build the barrier around him. His house is now surrounded on all four sides by either walls, fences or the separation barrier. He lives in what looks like a high security prison except he now holds the keys for the one small gate that provides access to his property.

On one side of his house is the 8 meter high concrete separation barrier that scars the landscape for as far as the eye can see. All over the wall there is battle between local graffiti artists and the Israeli Defence Force’s (IDF) censoring white paint. On the other side of his house there is an illegal Israeli settlement which is cut off from him by a barbed wire fence. Flanking each end of his property are locked security gates leading to the military road that track the separation barrier. He is hemmed into his small plot of land on all sides. On the approach to his house our driver and translator rings ahead for him to come and meet us. We pull up alongside the 8 meter high concrete slabs to walk the last few meters.

Next to the barrier there is a small rusted metal door from where Mr Ameer emerges.

Between 2003 and 2006 he lived in his property not owning these keys to access his own property. For three years he relied on the IDF to let him through the security gate each day to return to his own property. It was not uncommon in those days for friends to throw food parcels over the wall so he could feed his wife and children.

Politics: Commentary We sit outside his broken and bruised property in the fading evening sun. He explains he cannot fix any of the broken windows, crumbling walls or holes in the roof as he cannot get a permit off the Israelis to ‘build’ on his own land.

I ask him if he ever considered leaving. He responds with a story of isolation and incredible courage which is characterised by a lack of options. The Israelis offered him a lot of money and a chance to rebuild a bigger and better house on more land wherever he wanted in return for his land. He refused. Why he refused is a mixture of a connection to a family home that has been with him for years, and a slightly more harsh reality. The Palestinians who lived nearby warned him that if he sold up to the Israelis he would no longer be considered a ‘Palestinian’, he would be isolated. An ironic threat given his circumstances.

Regardless of his motives, Mr Ameer now finds himself in a physical limbo, not on either side of the separation barrier. He insists that if he could turn back the clock then he would do nothing differently. I ask what he hopes for the future and he bleakly responds, “nothing, I will die like this”. This response sends a shiver down my spine as I realise that this is quite possible. The occupation has come to a point where a family can be living in 60 by 40 meter virtual quarantine and the world does not bat an eyelid.

Mr Ameer has the look of a man who has told his story a million times before. He sits back in his chair as if this is a day to day occurrence for people all around the world as he recalls the details of his isolation. I wonder whether this is just his way of dealing with what is an unimaginable daily infringement on his personal liberty.

The meeting comes to a close and he walks us back to the rusted metal gate. Unlocking the padlock he looks up at the separation barrier and then at the floor. His body forgets what he is doing for a brief moment but his hands are still unlocking the door they have unlocked everyday for the last 6 years.

We leave him on the other side of the barrier. I cannot decide whether I have extreme admiration for this man, or if I just want to shake him by the scruff of the neck and tell him to move with his family to a new house. I suspect if I did the latter, he would sit me down, light a cigarette and tell me to not be so impatient. I am impatient though, I don’t want to think of this man sitting in his house, his virtual prison, until the day dies. There has to be an alternative ending to this tragic story.

The occupation restricts peoples movement, freedoms and lives on a day to day basis. Mr Ammer’s story is unique only because of his physical proximity to the separation barrier.

Haney Ameer will sleep tonight though knowing no one can tell him to leave his family house, not the IDF and certainly not a foreign human rights monitor like myself.

Bristol celebrates International Women’s Day A week of events marking International Women’s Day Monday, March 5) is taking place in Bristol including an exhibition, a workshop, a well-being day and creative projects.

The week gets under way with a conference at the Watershed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7 on Employment and Education: a Fair Deal for Women.

It continues with a women’s health and well-being day staged by Bristol Drugs Project which will also include activities such as arts and crafts and dance.

Halos Café Bar, Gloucester Road, will host an informal evening of music, food and speakers, including Sandra Rojas, community activist and Fairtrade sesame producer from Nicaragua.

Also on Thursday 8, women from diverse communities in Bristol will stage a documentary play at the Malcolm X Centre which is based on interviews with seven extraordinary women activists. The play will be shown twice on the day..

The Showroom, Park Street, will host free workshops on the theme of self-portraiture, while Hannah More Primary School will host a day of creative fun.

Bringing the week’s celebrations to a close will be a guided tour of Arnos Vale Cemetery and the memorials to some of Bristol’s ‘wonderful women’ and the contributions they made from Victorian times through to the mid 20th century.

And on Saturday, March 24, the new Bristol Women’s Voice organisation will launch with an opportunity to see the new Bristol Women’s Voice website which will have information on events, activities and organisations that support women, as well as a blog and forums enabling views on issues affecting women to be shared.

Councillor Guy Poultney, Cabinet member for Neighbourhoods and Equalities said: “This important day provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women, and the contribution so many women have made.

“It provides a space to focus on the problems of inequality that women still face, how these can best be addressed, and ensuring we recognise and understand the contribution that the female perspective makes in shaping a better future for us all.”

Further information is available on the Bristol City Council website at http://www. bristol.gov.uk/page/international-women%E2%80%99s-day-2012

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Bristol Gay Village West Street Old Market The Bristol Bear Bar www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Monday 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 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

The Palace Closed on Mondays

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Bristol Gay Central Frogmore Street Bent Bar www.omgbristol.com Bristol’s very own cocktail lounge bar which lets you choose the music open 6pm till 2am.

Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Closed on Mondays The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Karaoke from 9pm Open 5pm till Midnight, happy hour 5pm till 7pm ÂŁ1.50 for selected drinks.

OMG www.omgbristol.com OMG is closed on Mondays

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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

Kiki Art Exhibition in the Bristol Bear Bar Photographs by Matthew White

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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.

OMG www.omgbristol.com is closed on Tuesdays

The Pineapple Bristol Gay Central

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Bristol Gay Village West Street Old Market The Bristol Bear Bar www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Wednesday 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 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.

OMG 3rd Feb 2012 Bristol Gay Central - West End

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Bristol Gay Central Frogmore Street Bent Bar www.omgbristol.com The Big Student night two for one cocktails Bristol’s very own cocktail lounge bar which lets you choose the music open 6pm till 2am.

Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Closed on Wednesdays 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 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 Old Castle Green Closed till Spring 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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Bristol Gay Central Frogmore Street Bent Bar www.omgbristol.com Bristol’s very own cocktail lounge bar which lets you choose the music open 6pm till 2am.

Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Amped Alternative music night free entry with NUS card open from 10pm 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

Gear is Bristol’s busiest monthly men’s masculine club.

Free membership required.

Entry is £10. Loyalty scheme available.

Note that Gear’s dresscode is pretty wide and all fetish is welcome plus horny casual men - but sorry no drag/TV. See website for further info: gearbristol.co.uk

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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 Old Castle Green Closed till Spring 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 {UNI} ON with DJ Steve James free entry with NUS card. Open from 10pm till late.

The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Open 5pm till 1am happy hour 5pm till 7pm £1.50 for selected drinks.

OMG www.omgbristol.com 10pm till 4am Your weekly dose of OMG fun

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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 Old Castle Green Closed Till Spring 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.

Bristol Gay Central Frogmore Street

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Queen Shilling www.queenshilling.com Relentless featuring such as Daniel Stone , Nathan Thompson and Nathan Hickery 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) Old Castle Green Closed till Spring 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 POPulation disco tunes to get you boppin’ The Pineapple www.omgbristol.com Open 5pm till 1am happy hour 5pm till 7pm £1.50 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

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

27 Jun – 1 Jul 2012 23 Jun 8 July 2012 14 July 2012 www.pridelondon. www.pridebristol. eurogamesbuda org org pest.hu

20 - 21July 2012

www.southwest pride.com

Bingham cup 2012 1-3 June 2012

21 July 2012 www.yorkpride. org

28- 29 July 2012

www.pridehull. co.uk

22 June -1 Jul 2012 www.dublinpride.ie

14-15 July 2012 www.bournefree. 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/