OutBristol Issue 1

OutBristol NEW DECADE

Issue 1

NEW OUT LOOK OutBristol Feature

OutBristol The Source for all LGB information in the West Of England

Social Life Community News Scene Guide

Welcome – The Future of LGB Bristol Editorial Team

Editors Letter

Leighton de Burca Editor in Chief & Brand Manager

Welcome to OutBristol, the new face of LGB West of England. The magazine and website aim to inform the community on all the amazing things going on within our great region.

Nigel Locker Advertising Editor

Within the magazine and website you will see listings of all the community groups, bars ,clubs and organisations. The listings are free to enable equal access for all LGB groups.

Brad Palmer Tyrone Jones Emile Parnall Style Editors Contributors Matthew Allen Greg Smith Simon Nelson

Images Mandy Reynolds Cover Miroslav Zaruba -Fashion Mango Tree Moda Hair dressing Leighton de Burca Destination Bristol

The website and magazine does not just stop there. We have many things in the pipe line over the next few months, some of the future areas are explored in this issue with culture and lifestyle sections. We have a development section which will be growing over the new few months from career insight to regional political insight.

One large part of brand is to hear from people in the community through out the region. If you have an idea, campaign, something you would like to know about or write about please let me know. It can feature in the magazine or as a featured story on the website. You do not have to be a writer or journalist professionally as Have any comments, news or this publication aims to be more inclusive, everyone has a voice and their own style anything else email so feel free to send me your opinions.

editor @outbristol.co.uk

Unsolicited contributions must be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope if they are to be returned. We cannot accept responsibilty for any unsolicited mail or materials damaged in the post. Mail submitted are assumed to be for publication whole or in part. Any person, organisation or likeness there of with in this publication is not to be taken of sexual, political or social orientation of those persons.

Kind Regards Leighton de Burca Editor

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Inside

Summer 2010 Pride Issue 1

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Cover Ballon Fiesta

Image Credits Bristol Ballons, @ Bristol & de Burca Media

Co -Chair Letter Words from Alan

FORUM 6

IDAHO Day

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Forum Volunteering Help us make shape the Forum and the community

News of the event & feed back

30 LGBT History Month Coverage of the events from the community.

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Community Listings All new community listings from social groups, support to LGBT achivities and more......

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Inside

32Simon Nelson on Pride Bristol

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Politics All new community section exploring LGBT people and their political views. starting us off is Stephen Williams MP.

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34 David Thompson in our culture section

Culture: Travel All new travel section in the culture part of the magazine

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In Profile In this section we hear updates and get profiles on who’s who and whats happening in our community at large.

35 The Trans section of our magazine taking you through our journey to be more inclusive of our Trans friends...

28 Whats On Listings

The Guide to all things LGBT in Bristol from Scene guide, events, Networking to LGBT friendly venues.

If your not list email us

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Feature: OutBristol an Introduction

Welcome to OutBristol

Over the years the LGB community in the West of England has seen many changes, from Pride festivals to clubs and organisations growing and changing over time.

To enable this change further and to help the community in this vast area to see all the amazing things going on the creation of OutBristol was required. In the article we will outline the current parts of the project and also possible West of England area. future developments. copyrighted to West of England Partnership.

The OutBristol Brand is not just a Magazine but a website resource for the West of England area. This area covers the counties of South Gloucestershire, Bristol ,Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. This area used to be all one county called Avon. This area has many cross overs with regards to the community as many people live in one county and socialise or work in another.

Why was the OutBristol name chosen. Bristol is the base for the largest scene and the main base for many of the community groups and organisations, for this reason OutBristol was the perfect choice.

Bristol has had a long history of a varied and active LGB community over the years and with many new community groups and venues opening up over the last few years Bristol is facing a new renaissance of LGB culture.

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Feature: OutBristol Website

The aim of OutBristol website is to inform the LGB community of all of the events within the community. The site enables people to look up all the LGB venues in the West of England region with maps of the scenes and listing guides of the groups and organisations. All content on the website is provided by the organisations, groups and venues themselves this is to maintain the impartiality of the site.

The website also has a featured stories and news function which links to the home page slide show which focuses the audience on the most recent updates on the site and what is happening within the community.

The news site links in with the What’s on Guide within the magazine, this focus keeps the community involved and helps show the rest of the country what a vibrant community we have.

The site links with interactive maps of the city so visitors can easily see where they are located and how to get there in relation to the rest of the city.

Below the maps is the venue information and websites.

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Feature: OutBristol Magazine The Magazine is separated into six sections , each section’s goal is to inform and enable greater communication throughout the community.

The Feature section of the magazine is the main theme of the issue. These will range from culture to social issues.

The Lifestyle section will grow over time with guest contributors from the world of health, fitness ,culture, travel, dining out, style and fashion.

The Listings and What’s on Guide section has all the listings of LGB venues, organisations and groups. A What’s on Guide with listings both national and local with a combination of free and paid for events.

In Profile, this part of the magazine focuses on what has happened within the community recently and focus profiles on community Organisations.

Community, the focus of this section covers everything from politics, profiles of local and national people and organisations who have an impact on our community.

Development, this section centres around all issues relating to development. This section will grow over time while we have the pleasure of hearing from leading people in their fields, from Law, HR, Retail, Media etc to enable the community to learn and grow from each other.

If you have any contributions or ideas we would love to hear them please email them to :-

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Police VS Bisons Rugby Match

Sunday 17th October

Ashley Down Old Boys, Locklease Combination Ground 3pm Check out the website for updates and all Future Matches www.bisonsrfc.co.uk

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Health : THT

Health

HIV – it’s time to talk, together, to test!

There are now more people than ever living with HIV in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Despite the advancement in treatments for the virus there is still no cure or vaccine and it is unlikely there will be one for many years to come. Statistically around a 1/3 of people with HIV don’t know they have the virus.

So last year as part of World AIDS Day, Terrence Higgins Trust (formally Aled Richards Trust) the local sexual health and HIV charity in partnership with South Gloucestershire and North Somerset PCT and Councils launched a 6 week bus campaign highlighting this very issue.

With the strap; Every hour someone in our world DIES from AIDS Every minute someone in South Gloucestershire LIVES with HIV Every second someone puts themselves at risk off getting HIV The only way of knowing you have HIV is to take a 20min HIV test.

The bus campaign coincided with the launch of a second Fastest clinic operated by the THT where individuals who may have put themselves at risk of HIV can get an immediate test and results available within 20 minutes.

The new clinic at the Park Centre on the High Street, Kingswood operates every Wednesday evening from 4.30 until 6.30 and offers a completely confidential service with pre and post test counselling as standard and compliments the clinic at the THT main office in Old Market which operates every Monday from 5-7.30pm.

The sooner someone knows they have HIV the better their chances of living a normal a life as possible will be. Whilst we continue to educate our ever changing community and others on how to prevent HIV we also know that the stigma of HIV continues to be a challenge for us all now and in the future For further information on all prevention, care and support services offered by THT West or to volunteer your services call 0117 955 1000 or email info.west@tht.org.uk

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Culture:Art

David Thompson received recognition for his painting already at an early age, receiving royal thanks for the portrait he had painted of the Queen at the age of seven.

Since then, he has gone from strength to strength, winning art competitions in London and selling his first works as a teenager.

At 17, David gained experience working for various clients, illustration studios & publishers, before going on to spend ten years in graphic design and illustration studios. All the while he continued his painting and exhibited annually to a worldwide audience.

Today, David is focussed on his contemporary impressionistic painting, drawing inspiration from everyday life.

His figurative pieces featuring in the ‘Naked Truths’ exhibition at View Art Gallery reflect a charming innocence with a sensitive use of a gentle palette and subtle blend of tone and shape.

The undercurrent theme running through the work revolves around a deeper commentary on our attitude to sexuality.

See David Thompson’s paintings at View Art Gallery until Sept 11.

We are open from 11-6 Wednesday to Saturday, and 12-4 on Sunday, T 05603 116753 159-161 Hotwell Road Bristol BS8 4RY The main gallery is wheelchair friendly.

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Culture : Travel

Budapest This July I had the pleasure of going on a friend’s birthday trip to Budapest and in summation WOW...

Not having been there before we discovered it was an amazing place for so many different reasons.

The trip was a long weekend get away. We stayed in a 4 Star hotel for £75 each in total (Travel Zoo) and the flights were £110 return with Ryan Air flying from Bristol Airport.

Hotel Zara Budapest

We found staying in the Pest part of the City was the best choice for access and convenience.

Budapest Parliment The City Budapest is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a World Heritage site.

Any visitor to the city will not take long to realise why, with street after street of some of the most beautiful examples of design why Budapest would not make any city green with envy.

Budapest is made up of 3 cities Buda and O’buda on the west bank of the Danube and Pest on the east bank.

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Culture : Travel

New York Hotel Cafe ATB & Markus Schulz at Rio Club We found the city very friendly and openminded to LGBT people.There was a group of 12 of us all from different parts of the LGBT rainbow and straight friends too.

We were able to act as we wished with no comments or stares. When abroad you always have to be mindful of the different cultures.

In Budapest men and women are very affectionate with each other so do not read too much into this as the raydar may be off :-).

Well enough of the culture what about the nightlife. All I can say is amazing. The city has something for all from chilled cafe’s to outstanding night clubs.

Clubs to attend are Rio, £8 to get in (approx). This open air club has all the fun of Ibiza with out the price tag.

Ship Island is another one an island on th Danube filled with Bars and Clubs. Most people speak English, or Italian is a great back up, however not many people around from the UK. All Clubs and streets are great as in four days we did not see one fight.

Must sees. Start you trip with a boat trip down the Danube great way to see both side of the river and to get your bearings. The Parliment , Saint Stephen’s Basilica, The New York Cafe, The Palace, The Spas and the Labarinth plus so much more but will leave that to you .....Have fun and travel safe

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Food : Dining

The Living Room

www.thelivingroom.co.uk

The Living Room is one of Bristol’s most stylish venues. The venue is home to many events from fashion shows to networking events.

The Living Room is a great venue for many reasons. One of the best assets is its flexibility, its perfect by day for business being in the heart of the city, yet still having a relaxing atmosphere and in the evening being able to turn into one of the city’s most contemporary and stylish restaurants and bars. We have visited the Living Room on many occasions and found the staff welcoming and attentive.

The food is excellent and they are always happy to help out with any special requests. The food was on time for our large group and impeccably presented. We had the added entertainment, as with many evenings, of a pianist throughout the night. The Venue is definitely worth checking out.

The Living Room Bristol Explore Lane Harborside Canon’s Way Bristol BS1 5TY

Sustainable Fashion Show at The Living Room What else is at The Living Room Bristol One of the key events in the Living Rooms Calendar is when it hosts Only Connect one of Bristol’s largest networking events.

The next event is Christmas Connections 2nd December www.onlyconnect.me.uk

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Style : Hair & Beauty

Guy Fawkes Hair and Beauty www.gfhairandbeauty.co.uk Guy Fawkes Hair and Beauty is a Bristol institution. This year it is celebrating 40 years in the business and has been trend setting for the last four decades.

The salon was the first unisex salon in Bristol and It has been in the Andres family since its creation.

The business is now run by Lynn Andres, with Mark Andres as Head Stylist.

Celebrating this year they held an Hair and Fashion Show.

Guy Fawkes is based in the heart of the old city of Bristol in St Nicholas Street. Over the years the salon has grown in size and services. Guy Fawkes has extended its services to a wide range of hair treatments from permanent hair straightening to 100% human hair extensions. The salon extended its services into a wide range of beauty treatments and a laser clinic. One of the newest additions to the salon is a wig cutting service for people who have suffered hair loss.

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Life : Equalities Equalities Representation There are 14 Neighbourhood Partnerships across Bristol that meet regularly throughout the year, which until now have not had dedicated equalities representatives attending. To change this, the council have arranged for 2 places on each of the partnerships for 2 people to represent the views of equalities groups.

The roles and responsibilities of the representatives include : • ensuring that Neighbourhood Partnerships (NPs) are aware of and fulfil their responsibilities regarding access and

involvement of all equalities communities; • representing and promoting the views of equalities

communities at NP meetings; • ensuring that minority as well as majority views and needs are heard and taken into account.

If you are interested in being an Equalities Representative please email or call Gillian Douglas at the Bristol City Council Equalities Team gillian.douglas@bristol.gov.uk 0117 922 2664 To find out more about the Neighbourhood Partnerships visit the Bristol Partnership website : bristolpartnership.org/neighbourhood-partnerships Throughout the year the council sends out a number of consultations on it’s services to ensure that their services are the best they can be. They are not good at including LGBT perspectives and we have been working hard to try to change this.

They have asked us to ask you – our members and the public - to volunteer to engage in consultations that are of interest to you.

If you are interested in engaging, and noting that many may not be out in public and wish to remain anonymous, the Forum has offered to hold your email in a list, so that we can send the consultation to you and collate your responses and send them anonymously to the Council.

If you would like to take part in consultations please email sarah@bristol-lgb-forum. org.uk with “Consultation” in the subject line to register your interest.

To find out what consultations are currently being undertaken visit www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/council-and-democracy/consultations

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Life : Parenting

Parenting : Bristol Playbus Let’s All Play sessions Lets All Play is a new inclusive play project run by Bristol Playbus in partnership with Bristol City Council’s Play Service and Disabled Children’s Service and funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children.

Playbus want to ensure Disabled Children and their families experience some of the best opportunities to play at Bristol City Council’s unique adventure playgrounds.

Between us, our experienced playworkers have worked with children in a wide range of settings. Our friendly, adaptable approach will ensure everyone feels welcome. Activities also include music, cooking, arts and crafts.

Play sessions are FREE to ALL children and young people aged 5-15 years. Parents and carers are also welcome to stay and play or come back later if your child is happy for you to leave them. All children are welcome to come along to any adventure playground session. However, during ‘Lets All Play’ sessions additional playworkers will be available to ensure we are able to meet all children’s specific requirements.

Contact Ruth below for further info.

Bristol’s Adventure Play Grounds Staffed by qualified and experienced playworkers, the adventure playgrounds are inclusive play facilities for children 5 – 15 years providing space and an opportunity to play in a safe and stimulating environment.

There are Adventure Playgrounds in the following areas : Easton, Lockleaze, St Paul’s, Southmead and Windmill Hill.

For times contact Ruth at Playbus on 0117 9551561 www.goplacestoplay.org

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Listings : Support

BLAGS - Bristol Lesbian & Gay Switchboard Confidential support and information to gay men, lesbians and all people with concerns about sexuality. Call us on 8-10pm Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs 0117 922 1328. mail@bristolblags.org.uk www.bristolblags.org.uk Brigstowe Project Housing project for people living with HIV,providing support, advice and advocacy. 176 Easton Rd, Easton, Bristol. Call 0117 9415188 www.brigstowe.org Rainbow Group Bristol City Council employees’ LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 3786 or email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk Bristol Drugs Project Support for users, families and friends. 11 Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE. Call LGB rep Sarah Wilson on 0117 987 6010 HST@bdp.org.uk www.bdp.org.uk Bristol Families and Friends BFF is a support group for families & friends of LGB people. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Terrence Higgins Trust. Call Sue Allen on 01454 852 418. 14 Brockley Close, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 6EZ sueallenfflag@blueyonder.co.uk Broken Rainbow National helpline for LGBT victims of domestic violence, available Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2-5pm. Call 0208 539 9507 www.broken-rainbow.org.uk mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk DeaFab Group for and run by deaf LGBT people in Bristol. Contact Ian Clover, 31 Talavera Close, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0ED SMS: 07966217 543 deafab2009@yahoo.co.uk www.deafab.co.uk

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Listings : Support

EACH - Educational Action Challenging Homophobia A national charitable organisation set up to address homophobia through training and education. EACH runs a helpline for teachers, young people and parents, and for third-party reporting of homophobic incidents. Freephone helpline 0808 1000 143 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-12noon Sat).

General enquiries 0117 946 7606/7.

Office 24, 14 Clifton Down Road, Bristol BS8 4BF. info@eachaction.org.uk www.eachaction.org.uk Freedom Youth Weekly drop-in youth group on a Tuesday for LGBT and Q young people aged 13 to 21. Contact the team on 0117 377 3677 or www.freedomyouth.co.uk Gay Glos Help, advice and social networks for LGBT people living in the rural areas of Gloucestershire. PO Box 171, Gloucester.

Mon-Fri 7.30-10pm. Call 01452 306 800. www.gay-glos.org The Harbour Providing free, professional counselling and psychotherapy to people affected by HIV, AIDS & other life-threatening illnesses. 30 Frogmore St, Bristol: 0117 925 9348 www.the-harbour.co.uk Lesbian & Children Network A bi-monthly social group for lesbians & bisexual women & their children. Call Rachel 07813 754 291. rachely@talktalk.net LGBT Education Workers Support and information sharing group for all who are involved in education - teachers, governors, support workers etc. Meets monthly. To join or for further information see lgbt-education.ning.com LGBT History of Bristol We are a group who are interested in discussing and collating information about LGBT History in Bristol.

Email for further information : lgbt-historyofbristol@gmx.co.uk

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Listings : Support Victim Support Avonvale We provide emotional and practical support to all people affected by crime, Call 0117 963 1114, www.victimsupportavonvale.org.uk LGBT Young People’s Team Citywide support for LGBT young people in Bristol.

Ashley House, 98-100 Grosvenor Road, St. Paul’s, Bristol, BS2 8YE 0117 377 3673 Terrence Higgins Trust West Information, care and support, and health promotion for all people affected by HIV & AIDS. Counselling, Buddying, complementary therapies, advocacy & advice. Call 0117 955 1000.

8 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0BH. info.bristol@tht.org.uk Missing Lesbians Website listing events for women in Bristol and the surrounding areas. listings@missinglesbians.co.uk www.missinglesbians.co.uk Number 8 This group for married and single bisexual men meets the first Thursday of every month at THT 8-10 West Street, Old Market.

6pm-7.30pm. Call 0117 941 2440 OutUWE - (UWESU) Weekly meetings, consisting of alternate on scene and off scene events, plus trips. UWE Student Union, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol. BS16 1QY. outuwe@live.co.uk www.uwesu.net/outuwe Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org For over 20 years, we’ve been providing information,support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.

Thousands of men contact us each year. Uk Helpline 0845 122 1201 Bristol LGB Forum www.bristol-lgb-forum.org.uk A Forum dedicated to challenging the discrimintion that LGB people experience. Office open Wednesdays and Thursdays 01173534621

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Listings : Social

Tallulah Theatre www.tallulahtheatre.com A new community theatre group for women who love women. A drama and performance group meeting weekly in the heart of Bristol. Tallulah Theatre was created as a safe space for lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning women to tell stories and develop our artistic community.

To get involved and find out more please email Lou louise@prettygoodgirl.com Indigo Bristol 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.

For further information please contact: Suzanne on suzanne@ members-bristol.co.uk LGBT Reading Group Mixed group which meets the last Tuesday of the month at Bedminster Library 6-7pm. Contact them via the library website Gay Men’s Book Group We meet monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes. We are currently very mixed in age and background. Anyone is free to choose a book but they don’t necessarily have to introduce it themselves. Discussions are quite lively and new members would be welcome. For information bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk No longer running : The Rhapsody group no longer meets but if you are a Black or minority ethnic lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person and want to talk to or meet others please contact the Forum who can put you in touch with someone.

Pink Parents no longer seems to be contactable and the website cannot be found. .

GLAFF no longer seems to be running - are there any other support groups for gay / lesbian people who need help with drugs and alcohol problems? Let us know at the office.

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Listings : Social

Pride Bristol Pride Bristol 2010 is organised by a diverse group of LGBT volunteers www.pridebristol.com Sing Out Bristol Sing Out Bristol is a choir run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who enjoy singing. We are a very social group and musical experience is not needed. singoutbristol@googlemail.com www.singoutbristol.com Bristol 3Ms Supper group for gay & bisexual men. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. Call Russell 0117 9739855. bristol_3ms@hotmail.com Pink Herrings Social network for lesbians, meets every other Thursday evening at 8:30. Also bowling, cinema, coffee bars, theatre, concerts, discos, cycling, walks, meals out and more.

For further info call Dot on 0117 986 1529 So Out in the South West A social and support group for disabled gay men living and/or working in the South West. robin.corser-langford@virgin.net University of Bristol LGBT Society We organise regular social events for all LGBTstudents at Bristol University. LGBT Society,University of Bristol Union, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN. lgbtsoc-ubu@bristol.ac.uk www.bristol.ac.uk/union/lgbt GayWest A social and support group for gay people in the South West. Meets Sat mornings in the Rainbow Cafe in Bath. Call 0870 811 1990, Mon – Fri 8pm – 10pm. GayWest, PO Box 586, Bath, BA1 2YQ. info@gaywest.org.uk www.gaywest.org.uk

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Listings : Events Halcyon www.halcyonnetwork.com Our aim is simple - to help you generate strong LGBT business connections at a senior level within a confidential and supportive environment. Exclusively for senior LGBT decision makers, Directors, Business Owners, aspiring business leaders and Entrepreneurs.

Wonky www.clubwonky.com “for homos who hate hard house”....a gay club night.

BUT our music policy is anything goes. mainly we play dancefloor indie, sleazy electro, camp 80s and genius pop Members Bristol www.members-bristol.co.uk A social and networking group for gay/bi professionals in Bristol and the South West.

Liberty www.libertybristol.co.uk Bristol’s only Women Club night. Held @ TOTOs, on the first Saturday of every month. With women DJ’s and guest appearances.

Gear Bristol gearbristol.co.uk Gear Bristol is a club for men Primal www.clubprimal.co.uk Primal is a club for men Mutiny www.clubmutiny.com Your Temper Trapped behind the bike sheds, Diana Ross on a rope swing. Our club is your playground. E-N-T-E-R. Come to Daddy www.cometodaddyclub.co.uk We are a club night for bears, cubs, chubs, chasers, chunky guys, skins, blokes, admirers... in fact anybody who wants a men only place to have a drink, a boogie, some fun or simply a good night out with friends.

Sugar Rush www.mandalyns.com Lesbian Night in Bath at Mandalyns pub Opening night is Sunday 3rd OCT 2010, It will be monthly first Sunday.

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Listings : Active

West Walking Women Walking group for lesbians, meets the 2nd Sunday of the month Call 07804469991 westwomenwalking@hotmail.co.uk South West Walking Women For women interested in hiking in the Bath and Bristol area at weekends. sw_walkingwomen@yahoo.co.uk Bristol Bisons RFC Bristol’s first gay and gay-friendly rugby team is always looking for new members, players and supporters. Everyone welcome regardless of experience or ability. www.bisonsrfc.co.uk CycleOut Bristol CycleOut Bristol is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender leisure cycling club for Bristol and surrounding area. Visit our website or email for further information. cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk Bristol Panthers Bristol’s premier gay friendly football team. Orignally set up on 2000 reformed in 2009, will be playing in the GFSN national cup in 2010-2011 to contact check out www.bristolpanthers.co.uk The Gay Outdoor Club For gay men and women and their friends. It has national membership and local groups all around the country. Most members go for the regular walking events, but there are also groups within GOC based around specific activities For information www.goc.org.uk Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team (Open to all women) A new fast paced sport. for more details, e-mail mellissa_warren@ hotmail.com for more info Badminton group Kingsdown Sports Centre every Saturday from 4pm to 6pm, not a beginners group but you don’t have to be brilliant either! Call Alison on 0117 9714818 or e-mail aliwatt@hotmail.co.uk for more info

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Listings : Venues The Bristol Bear Bar www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Ran by Gareth and his team. 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. Mon- Thur 7-1130pm Fri & Sat 7-2am Sun 3-11pm The Retreat www.flamingosbristol.com The Retreat is without doubt, Bristol’s busiest gay bar. Opened in Dec 2008, the bar boasts cutting edge technology and style, with something on every night of the week, and some amazing drinks offers to boot. The Retreat is open 7 days a week, check website Flamingos Welcome to the long awaited new site for Flamingos, the biggest gay club in Bristol, and the South West of England.

Wed 10pm - 3am Thur Closed Fri 10pm - 4am. Saturday 10-5am.

The Old Castle Green www.oldcastlegreen.com This is a standard pub which is gay has a intimate enviroment that welcomes all people from all walks of life and ages opening times see website for details.

The Village Sauna Bristols only Gay/Bi mens Sauna. Check website for details cottagesauna.com The Palace www.bristolbearbar.co.uk/palace.htm The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun. The Palace is an amazing venue with a hugely welcoming atmosphere Opening Hours: Mon to Wed 7:pm-11:30pm Thu 7pm-11:30pm Fri 7:pm02:00am Sat 7pm- 2am Sun 3pm - 11:30pm The Lounge loungebristol.com The Lounge is a gay venue with a new, modern feel and décor to it. Opening Times : Mon 2pm - 11pm Tue 12pm - 11pm Wed 12pm - 11pm Thurs 2pm - 1am Fri 12pm -1am Sat 12pm 1am Sun 2pm - 9pm

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Listings : Venues 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 but stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday. 29-30 Old Market Street.

The Pineapple 0117 3169938 Tends to be one of the more popular gay pubs, where scene goers often try to go before heading to the Shilling. The venue provides a good gay grounding for a night out in Bristol. With occasional live DJ’s. 37 St Georges Road, Bristol. BS1 5UU The Queen Shilling Lounge The QSL or Queens Shilling Lounge is the Southwest’s premier LGBT venue bringing style and sophistication to the Bristol scene.

Expect an extensive range of drinks including 15 differant vodkas, comfortable lounge style seating and an array of top DJs and PAs from all corners of the country, every single week. Membership is available to all, offering some very exclusive privilages, as well as the atmosphere, which always come as standard!

Exposure 1 Frogmore Street, Bristol Bristol’s biggest cabaret bar, open Tues- Sunday 7pm-1am Bringing to you the best top acts from around the UK. A warm welcome awaits you Mandalyn’s. www.mandalyns.com Baths Only LGBT Pub 13, Fountain Buildings Bath Avon BA1 5DX. The Suite Bath www.thesuitebath.com Baths only Gay/Bi mens Sauna

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What On :

LGBT History Month Celebrating Black Gay History On Sunday 7th February as part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month and with financial support of the Bristol LGB Forum, Bristol’s Watershed complex played host to Topher Campbell’s film ‘In this our lives’ – the reunion.

The 1 hour film was agreed by members of the newly formed social group Rhapsody supporting Black and minority ethnic lesbian gay and bisexuals and their friends and partners in the West.

The film is centred around a question time debate held between black gay men who had attended the first ever Black Gay Conference held in London in 1987.

Twenty years on the film reflected on the lives and experiences of a diverse group of black gay men living in London all of whom had contributed to the progression of black gay culture in some shape or form. The discussions ranged from the lack of visibility of Black gay men to the lack of interest of black and other minority interests from within the wider LGB communities. From racism to continued homophobia to social class nothing was missed in this lively insight into the lives of a few men who still face many challenges in being totally accepted in society.

Simon Nelson Rhapsody

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What On : Alternative Families Show www.alternativefamiliesshow.com Demystifying the process of becoming a parent for the gay community and single people Saturday 23rd October 2010 - 10am to 5pm Grand Connaught Rooms Covent Garden, London Diversity Careers Show 2010 Square Peg Media, in partnership with Stonewall, is proud to present the UK’s biggest, most exciting LGBT careers events.

LONDON - Friday 22nd October 2010 (10 to 5.30pm) MANCHESTER - Tuesday 30th November 2010 (10 to 5.30pm) EDINBURGH - Tuesday 16th November 2010 (10 to 5.30pm) First time buyer Home Show ftbhomeshow.com The First time Buyer Home Show is the essential Home Show for the first time buyer. The one stop shop for all first time buyers needs.

Saturday 23rd October 2010 - 10am to 5pm Grand Connaught Rooms Covent Garden, London Bristol Festival of Ideas www.ideasfestival.co.uk The Bristol Festival of Ideas aims to stimulate people’s minds and passions with an inspiring programme of discussion and debate throughout the year. Check the website for events this month.

Carny Ville invisiblecircus.co.uk The Carny Ville extravaganza returns to set Bristol city centre ablaze one more time ! The cities most dynamic and spectacular outdoor circus theatre show returns, back by popular demand ! for one last Hurrah. 1st - 3rd & 7th - 10th October Brunel’s SS Great Britain www.ssgreatbritain.org Celebrate the 40th anniversary of her salvage & home-coming Descend under the glass ‘sea’! Step back in time in the Dockyard Museum! There is plenty to do to keep everyone entertained at the multi award-winning attraction, Hoochie Coochie www.hoochiecoochiekabaret.com Celebrate all hallows with Bristol’s most notoriously decadent event. a haunting plethora of bizarre and beautiful creatures, All performed by some of Europe’s finest cabaret stars. Oct 27 at 7:30pm Metropolis, Cheltenham Road, Stokes Croft, Bristol

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What On : Expressions 2010 At Paintworks in Bristol is a stunning contemporary arts event designed to bring out the creativity of visitors as well as showcasing some amazing installations and visual artwork from the artists of Aspects and Milestones Trust and Studio Upstairs.

Tuesday 5th, 7.30pm - 9pm | Wednesday 6th - Thursday 8th, 11am 8pm | Saturday 9th October, 11am - 3pm. Free entry www.aspectsandmilestones.org.uk/expressions.html Voices in the Hall Colston Hall www.colstonhall.org A range of Bristol based singers, choirs and vocal ensembles will perform from the many levels of the foyer Free event Venue: , The Glass Room Tuesday 19th October 17:00-19:00

Colston Hall Record Fairs 2010 Venue: , Stalls Bar Saturday 02nd October 10:00 - 16:00 TICKETS FREE.The most popular Record Fair in the South West has moved to the Colston Hall’s new foyer building for 2010!

Ben Hur www.theatreroyal.org.uk 29th - 31th October 1:00 - 7.30pm Ben Hur – the epic story of the life and times of Judah Ben-Hur, whose extraordinary journey takes him from wealthy merchant to galley slave to champion charioteer and witness at the Crucifixion, will be recreated one of the most remarkable productions ever staged at the Theatre Royal.

Love Food Festival www.lovefoodfestival.com The indoor market will be heaving with beautiful, colourful and delicious, local food. Stock up on tasty produce in a vibrant community atmosphere to share with your friends and family 31st October 10.30 - 4.00pm at Paintworks (UN)VEILED art exhibition Human trafficking through the eyes of artists.

Venue: , Foyer performance space Monday 18th October 12:00 TICKETS FREE

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In Profile :LGBT History

Bristol Museum Event On Tuesday 16th February Bristol Museums held an event at Council House collect stories, views and experiences of LGBT people as part of their developing collection of the various memories and life experiences of Bristol's diverse communities.

This was an opportunity to ensure that the contemporary stories of Bristol's LGBT people are recorded as part of the ongoing history of the city's people - and several of us took part in an enjoyable event that gave rise to many fond memories of LGBT life in Bristol. We participated in various activities exploring our LGBT connections and experiences, some of us recording our stories and memories on film.

Bristol Museums Community History Curator, Sarwat Siddiqui is still collating information and would appreciate your contribution to help develop their archive for present and future generations, as LGBT stories are currently under-represented in the Museums and Archives collections.

If you would like to contribute please contact Sarwat at: sarwat.siddiqui@bristol.gov.uk or on 0117 3525568 Talk by Author On Tuesday 16th February the Council and Bristol LGB Forum organised an author event at Central Library where Shelia Rowbotham came to talk about the book she has recently published entitled “Edward Carptenter : A life of liberty and love�.

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For Sheila, Edward Carpenter has held a life long fascination and this was a book she very much enjoyed writing. She spoke for ninety minutes to a packed audience and gave a very well received and humorous overview on his life. This was a man who lived a life of liberty, who was a fan of feminism, a pioneering socialist and who wrote openly and enthusiastically about homosexuality. He has inspired many, and more about him and those he has inspired can be found at the links below : www.edwardcarpenter.net www.edwardcarpenterforum.org www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk

Bristol LGBT History Month

Find out whats on within our area at www..outbristol.co.uk

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Community : Pride Bristol

Simon Nelson Pride Chair “Have a great Pride - what ever you do!”

www.pridebristol.com

My involvement in Pride Bristol goes back some time, however Bristol City Council's and the equality team have been involved from the start. Pride has grown organically, from the initial discussion with community members about the need for a free, diverse and inclusive Pride event to the final result that we have today: an event that attempts to capture and celebrate the many communities that are LGBT. The Council has provided financial support to assist in pump priming Pride. A process of using both financial support in the intial stage of Pride’s development along with the far greater contribution of officer time. Crucially the task of fudraising has to continue to ensure Pride’s future and the need for continued pooling of resources from the private, public & voluntary sectors will be key.

Initial meetings of Pride held at various venues mustered a great deal of enthusiasm from members of the community and beyond.

People brought their ideas, their time and hopefully their commitment to be involved in a number of different ways. It was after these initial meetings that I volunteered to support the Community Tent and thus became the lead co-ordinator for this area of Pride. Whilst trying to capture the breadth of organisations, voluntary and statutory and at the same time raise funds to support this area of Pride, I’m very aware of the limits to making this area as inclusive as I believe it could be! That said I do think the hard work - no, the exceptionally hard work, that has been shown by all those involved in Pride is quite amazing.

The fact that some have been critical of Pride indicates that people do care for such an event. It is also testament to the Pride Committee’s efforts to be as inclusive as possible. The fact that over 200 people (all volunteers) have given their time for free to make the event possible is testament to what can be achieved with the support of different people - gay and straight.

No Pride will ever be perfect and, in any case, I don’t know what constitutes a successful Pride, perhaps 10,000 people, perhaps a trouble free event who knows.

What I do know is that for the past year hundreds of people have given their time and hundreds more have helped to raise funds to support Pride.

The future and sustainability of Pride, now, lies in developing the event to ensure that it listens and responds to its own community so that it is able to recruit people with the right skills who are willing and able to contribute to its future.

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I hope that everyone can find something that will appeal to them over the week of the 14th -21st. I also very much hope that, moving forward, Pride continues to communicate with, listen to and act upon the voices of the community they serve.

This can only be achieved through the involvement of members of the community, whomsoever those people may be. If there is something that you want in or at Pride that isn’t there, how much are you prepared to work to ensure that it’s a part of Pride in the future?

In Profile: Review

Amanda Wakeley

Lynn Andres owner right

Guy Fawkes 40th anniversary event , fashion from Guess, Amanda Wakeley, Amor Fou. Hair and Make up was created by Guy Fawkes Tyrone Jones Brand managment.

VIP Drinks in the Aquarium

Amor Fou Designer Charlie Crozier with Husband Damian Critchley

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Community : Politics

Stephen Williams MP Welcome to the New look Outburst part of this is the new politics section.

The section will grow over time focusing on all the different political stand points, some which you may agree with and others which may make your blood boil.

The Focus of this section is to enable us all to understand why LGBT people vote and believe in different things.

First of this issue will ask why be a Liberal Democrat?

In view of this who better to start than one of Bristol own Gay MP’s Stephen Williams.

“I’ve always been clear that I’m a Liberal Democrat MP who happens to be gay. But I have a public platform so I have used it to promote gay rights and to speak about my own experiences.

In Parliament I have raised homophobic bullying and hosted events for gay charities.

I think the gay scene in Bristol is really coming together now, with various networking events and at last a Bristol Pride, which I hope will become a popular annual event.”

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