Out Bristol Black History Month 2012

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Black History Month 2012

We live in one of the UK’s most diverse city’s with over 24% of the city’s population being from an Ethnic background so why not learn about another culture and point of view in October.

Lifestyle:

Health & Fitness by Stephen Box

Mr International Great Britain highlights fitness tips

Retail Therapy

Fashion

Underwear from C-IN2

Whether you are a shopaholic, looking for a unique gift or a window shopper, this section is for you.

Bristol is a unique city, over 70% of all Bristol’s retail is independent. This section is devoted to the Independent and unique. From the affordable to the extravagant there will be something for everyone to indulge in.

Culture:

Q&A with Jak Flash Photographer

Contact Out Bristol To comment on any articles or if you wish to write for the magazine please contact Leighton de Burca Editor editor@outbristol.co.uk or to advertise advertising@outbristol.co.uk

Sight of Sound

Exhibition at View Art Gallery this month.

Scene: “The Scene is any safe social space for LGBT people�

This section include all listings for: Nightlife / Gay Central and Gay Village Social / Networking, History to Youth groups Support / If you need help or support Active / From cycling to rugby and every thing in between.

The scene is where you are.....

Brisfest 2012

The Highlights from this years sold out Festival

Out People

Interviews with LGBT people.

Features on out and proud LGBT people and what it means for them to be part of the community. This column was born out of the work Out Bristol did with Bristol City Council and Oluwatosin Lawal from UWE which created the Out in the Work Place booklet. Peter Main is our first person featured.

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UWE Bristol Black History Month October 2012 Black History Month is the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of Britain’s African and Caribbean communities.

For more information on all these events, please visit the Black History Month section on the UWE ‘What’s on’ webpage.

Black History Month 2012 All events open to UWE students/staff and members of the public

Nigerian International Students Network presents Chief Obafemi Awolowo: The Political Moses Book Launch event Monday 1 October 17:00 – 19:00 in Onezone, Frenchay campus Come and join this special event with guest speakers including his Excellency Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida from the Nigerian High Commission to the UK. The event includes a short

documentary on Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Nigeria, followed by an interactive discussion on ‘Democracy in Nigeria in the last 5 years: Corruption and lack of political ideology’.

‘We Are: Here’ Stag and Hounds (Old Market), 18:00 till late Sat 6 October 2012 Expect special guest hosts, cabaret performances, live music, samba, pan African dance and a very special burlesque performance from Penny Bizarre based on Josephine Baker famed for her film roles from 19271934 as well as her civil rights activism.

Our DJs will be playing homage to Motown and early disco, as well as

the influence of Jamaican music in the mainstream as we celebrate Jamaica50 along with some special ‘We Are: Here’ - Kingston punch at the bar. www.bit.ly/weareBHM https://www.facebook.com/ events/492295077462104/

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Film Festival 2012 UWE is proud to present throughout the month of October a series of films celebrating the film making contributions of black writers, directors and actors/ actresses. October kicks off with a celebration of one of the most prolific directors of modern times – Mr Spike Lee. Throughout the month UWE is screening the acclaimed MARLEY documentary and two films by one of the British film makers rising stars – screen writer Noel Clarke, Kidulthood and Adulthood.

All screening start at 18:15 at the Scene IT Cinema in 2D07 on the Frenchay campus.

01.10.2012 Malcolm X

1992, US, Director: Spike Lee

Writer-director Spike Lee’s epic portrayal of the life and times of the slain civil rights leader Malcolm X begins with the cross-cut imagery of the police beating of black motorist Rodney King juxtaposed with an American flag burning into the shape of the letter X.

03.10.2012 Ray

2004, US, Director: Taylor Hackford

Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and RnB singer Ray Charles.

Skilfully edited and with a keen eye for period detail, the narrative weaves in and out of the past in an interlocking tapestry of the man’s rise to fame in the 1950s and ‘60s.

08.10.2012 Kidulthood

2006, UK, Director: Menhaj Huda

For 15 year old Trife, a boy from west London, life is a day to day struggle.

Trapped between the worlds of his school friends, the girl he loves and the draw of his powerful and dangerous uncle, Trife must choose between the path he knows is right and a life of guns, drugs and violence he has come to know all too well...

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Film Festival 2012 continued 10.10.2012 Precious

2009, US, Director: Lee Daniels

Set in Harlem in 1987, Claireece “Precious” Jones is a 16-year-old AfricanAmerican girl born into a life no one would want. She’s pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother, a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically.

15.10.2012 Marley

2012, US and UK, Director: Kevin MacDonald

Oscar winning documentarian Kevin Macdonald examines the life of pioneering reggae artist Bob Marley in this film featuring intimate footage from the family’s personal archives.

17.10.2012 Do The Right Thing

1989, US, Director: Spike Lee

A local black community is unhappy that their community is effectively being run by whites. As the heat rises on a hot summer’s day in Brooklyn, so the racial tension, which has so far lay dormant under the surface, begins to rise.

22.10.2012 Case Départ

2011, France, Director: Lionel Steketee

An explosive comedy about slavery, follows two half brothers: Joel (Thomas Ngijol) and Regis (Fabrice Eboué) who, called at their father’s deathbed in the Antilles, receive as sole inheritance the emancipation act that freed their slave ancestors. Not caring much about the document’s symbolic value, they tear it up.

As punishment for this act, a mysterious aunt decides to send them back in time to experience slavery. Catapulted to 1780, they’re sold on the slave market. The 2 brothers will have to join forces, not only to flee the plantation, but to find a way to get back home to the 21st century... Back to Square One (Case Départ).

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24.10.2012 Clockers

1995, US, Director: Spike Lee

Based on the riveting bestseller by Richard Price, this 1995 crime drama was directed by Spike Lee with such authority and authenticity that it has the hyperreal quality of a stylised documentary. The film focuses on Strike, a young, ambitious “clocker”- or drug dealer - who works the streets of his New York housing project, selling drugs for a local supplier named Rodney. Just as Strike is struggling to get away from his dead-end life of crime, another dealer is murdered in a fast-food restaurant and local detectives consider Strike the primary suspect.

29.10.2012 Salute

2008, Australia, Director: Matt Norman

The picture of the three men on the winner’s podium after the men’s 200 metre final at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics is still considered one of the most powerful images in modern history. Salute tells the true story behind this iconic image, the story of American athletes Tommie Smith, John Carlos and the Australian silver medallist Peter Norman - three Olympic competitors who, in one peaceful but inflammatory moment of political protest as they received their medals on the podium at the 1968 games in Mexico City, would destroy their sporting careers and become a seminal and enduring symbol of the Civil Rights struggle.

31.10.2012 Adulthood

2008, UK, Director: Noel Clarke

After six years in prison for killing Trife, Sam Peel (writer/director Noel Clarke) is released to face the guilt and pain caused by his crime. Before he can rebuild his life, there’s something he has to face first... those seeking revenge. In a desperate race against his past, the next 24 hours could be the longest of his life, as well as his last. Sam is about to go from kidulthood to adulthood... if he survives.

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Black Bristolians: People Who Make a Difference Exhibition The exhibition focuses on the significant contributions made by black Bristolians in the fields of politics, sports, culture, or education. The exhibition is open to students and staff in the Street Corridor in S Block, throughout the month of October.

http://www.emas4success.org/ TeachingMaterials/Biographies/ BlackBristolians/index.htm Bristol Black Archives Partnership http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/bristolblack-archives-partnership

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Black History Month at the Octagon The Octagon celebrates Black History Month with a host of events throughout October including a special lunch time concert with the UWE Gospel Choir, talks and information and a special iCon lunch on Thursday 18th October. All information on events can be found on the UWE what’s on guide www.uwe.ac.uk/ whatson

Black and Minority Ethnic students’ experience research drop in session 14:00 – 16:00 Wednesday 17 October 2012 Room 3E24 The NUS report ‘Race for Equality (2010)’ found that Black students are consistently less likely to be satisfied with their educational experience and to attain first-class degrees in comparison to their White peers.

UWE has commissioned its own research to explore some of the complex issues and causal factors

involved and this informal drop in session offers you the opportunity to participate. Come and let us know about your experiences - academic, social, cultural - of being a student at UWE, whether you’re a fresher, in your final year or somewhere in between.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

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Love Music Hate Racism gig 20:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 24 October Red Bar, UWE Students’ Union Enjoy Bristol’s musical talent: Bashema Hall, Dub Mafia, Crinkle Cuts, Baila La Cumbia - and loudly say that racism has no place in our city.

Please see the Students’ Union website for further details http://www.uwesu.org/ents/event/905/

Open to students, staff and members of the public.

Jamaica and the Caribbean: Beyond the Boundary Friday 2 November – Sunday 4 November Watershed, Bristol Open to students, staff and members of the public This three day celebration of 50 years of independence for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago kicks off with a one-day public conference featuring guests including Brian Meeks (University of the West Indies) and Gavin Nicholas (High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago.) Join them for a reflection on the political, cultural and economic development of these countries since independence but also their impact on the Caribbean Diaspora in Bristol and the UK. Over the weekend, there will be talks (by Colin Grant and Andrea Stuart), poetry, and screenings including Blood and Fire, a history of Jamaica’s struggle for independence and Omnibus: Beyond a Boundary, a reflection by the great Trinidadian intellectual CLR James on the influence of cricket on Caribbean society.

Sit back and relax on Sunday with Sounds from the Caribbean; a doublebill of Calypso Dreams featuring Harry Belafonte, The Mighty Sparrow and Singing Sandra followed by Reggae, the first feature-length film financed

by Black people in Britain. Co-curated

by Dr Edson Burton and Dr Peter Clegg (University of the West of England) presented by Watershed and UWE in partnership with Festival of Ideas and Afrika Eye.

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Black and Minority Ethnic UWE staff – career development event (Academic and professional services staff only) Wednesday 7 November 2012 BME Academic and professional services’ staff development workshop The overarching aim of this event is to provide BME staff with a structured learning framework, to review and refresh their career goals and plans.

The event will also help to develop the unique personal leadership competencies, necessary to excel in their chosen career path.

For registration and more details please contact the Equality and Diversity Unit: equalityanddiversityunit@uwe.ac.uk

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LIBERTY Hawaiian Special Saturday 29th September for one night only

So get your Hawaiian shirts, surfing shorts on, coconuts out and lets go partying Hawaiian style at Libertys With tropical cocktails at the bar and free punch for all those in fancy dress.

To host this special event on the decks is Bristols one and only DJ ALEX 9pm -2am ÂŁ5.00 on the door, with concessions.

Libertys is proud to present a safe women environment, brought to you by an all women team, of DJs, bar and door staff. www.libertybristol.co.uk / liberty.bristol@live.co.uk / Facebook liberty Bristol For all the latest listings and whats on check out www.outbristol.co.uk

Lifestyle:

Health & Fitness

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Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter The West End of the city extends from the Hipperdrome to the Downs and everything in between. The area is filled with shops, cafes and entertainment venues from dawn till dusk. This month we have chosen to focus on one of the newest retailers in Town Paper Gangsta. Opened only recently they have the widest range of carefully selected cards that we have seen from the posh to the unpc you will find Paper Gangsta / 0117 973 5325 146 Whiteladies Road BS8 2RS Bristol.

Mon - Sat:

09:00-18:00

Paper Gangsta is on a mission!

A mission to rid the world of crappy nondescript cards and boring naff gifts, which would end up in the bottom of your wardrobe or in your local charity shop!

Paper Gangsta constantly searches the universe for fabulous value for money items, that would make the perfect card or gift for any of your loved ones!

What ever you need gift wise Paper Gangsta has it and is open till 6pm for all your last minute gift needs....

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Christmas Steps Arts Quarter is made up of eight unique streets lined with independent shops, art galleries, bars, cafes and more than a few surprises, where artisans and creative traders work side by side to keep this diverse corner of Bristol as unusual as it’s been throughout its long and intriguing history. When was the last time you took a walk down a different street?

Bristol Cider Shop / 0117 3821679 7 Christmas Steps, Bristol, BS1 5BS

Tue - Sat: 011:00-19:00 www.bristolcidershop.co.uk If you like cider, you’re in the right place! We are Bristol’s specialist cider shop and we stock over 80 varieties of draught and bottled cider. We’re passionate about our cider and we only stock ‘real’ cider and perry made from 100% juice. All of our ciders are made within 50 miles of Bristol by small independent producers and are sourced direct from traditional cider farms.

We run a variety of cider tours and events throughout the year, including cider festivals, cider-making days, cider dinners and trips to cider farms. Sign up to our newsletter to find out about events as they are announced.

Most of our events contain an element of tasting/ drinking cider and are therefore only suitable for over-18s.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Bristol’s Harbourside Quarter is the area around the old docks. The area is filled with bars, cafes, clubs, restaurants, galleries and museums.

There is something for everyone in this part of town which plays host to the annual Bristol Harbour Festival. This month we feature one of the many galleries in the Quarter to see whats on offer.

Lime Tree Gallery / 0117 929 2527 84 Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UB

Tue - Sat: 010:00-17:00 www.limetreegallery.com Our welcoming gallery overlooks the floating harbour in Bristol. Free parking directly outside, for a one hour period, makes visiting easy.

We specialise in Contemporary Fine Art and Glass, and hold regular exhibitions throughout the year, each one accompanied by a fully illustrated web catalogue.We have a particular love of Contemporary Scottish artists, and we will always have a varied selection of their art on show.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter The Old City is exactly that, apart from Old Market Quarter this is the oldest part of the city. This is the home to the full time city market.

St Nicholas Market is home to an eclectic range of stalls where you can find a huge range of independent traders. From the beautiful to the bizarre you will find it all here.

Beast Clothing / 29-30 The Corn Exchange, St Nicholas Market, Bristol BS1 1HQ. Mon - Sat: 09:30-17:00 Welcome to Beast, the only place to get original Bristolian t-shirts with a true West Country flavour. Have an explore around our lovely website - theres lots to see and hear too!

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Stokes Croft is one of the gateways to the city. This is a very fluid bohemien area which is marketed as Bristol’s Cultural Quarter. The area is centred around the High Street of Stoke’s Croft which is filled with Independent shops, cafes, pop up stores, clubs , resturants with the main building being the Canteen. Opposite the Canteen can be found this month’s store the stunning and fabulaous Gilly Woo. Gilly Woo / 0117 924 6656 81-83 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RD

Tue - Sat: 010:00-18:00 www.gillywoo.com Gill is a master craftswoman, making unique bridal gowns, cocktail dresses and occasion wear.

She particularly concentrates on silhouette and form and her made to measure corsetry-based designs are exquisitely cut to smooth and shape the wearer’s natural contours.

Her aim is to celebrate and accentuate feminine curves and make the wearer feel sculpted and sexy.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Located in the heart of Bristol City Centre. From penthouses, luxury apartments to unique pied a terre’s, the area is the city’s Old Market district and as such is one of it’s conservation areas. Not held back by history the modern mixes with the old. An area filled with diverse entertainment, cultural community venues and Bristol’s Gay Village.

Mark Anthony Tailoring / 01179 559050 18 West Street Old Market Quarter Bristol BS2 0BH. Tue - Sat:

09:30-16:30 www.markanthonytailoring.co.uk

Mark Anthony Tailoring prides itself on over 25 years experience in bespoke and made to measure suits. A friendly service with a highly killed Tailor with fully trained staff who will cater for the customer’s every need. Whether that is made to measure or affordable alterations and now personal shopper, they are here to help. They offer a home service to those whose lives make it difficult to come to the shop.

Services offered at Mark Anthony Tailoring include, Bespoke Tailoring, Semi Bespoke Tailoring, Made to Measure, Bespoke Shoes, Home Service, Alternations and Personal Shopping.

Lifestyle:

Fashion

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Culture:

Jak Flash

Fashion, Editorial, Hair and Beauty Photographer / Mute Media / www.mutemedia.co.uk The launch of our new culture section, where we interview people involved in the art and culture industries, gain insights into their work and get to enjoy their personal selections of their work.

This issue we interview Jak Flash from Jak Flash Photography whose portfolio of diverse work covers many areas of the industry.

Where do you get your inspiration from ?

Jak says:I draw my inspiration from many different sources but for me the most important source of inspiration when doing something creative is yourself. I always look back into my past, and remember the different things that make me who I am and then I try and push those ideas upon the work that I create.

I think about the relationships I had with my friends as a child, and falling in love for the first time, which as a young gay man, is often your straight best friend at the time. This can often be a destructive first love so it holds a well of emotions to draw creative influence from.

This particular memory actually forms the basis of a lot of my projects and when learning about myself I was able to see that a lot of the different films and stories I like focus on similar relationships, such as Fight Club, Akira and Tekkon Kinkreet.

Culture: What kind of camera do you use?

Jak says: I use a Canon 500d at the moment or a 5D but I don’t really mind what camera I use because with my work it’s mostly about capturing the idea. I’ve never been big into cameras or lenses. I don’t really know much about them to be honest and I’ve had the same camera since university.

How important are personal projects to you ?

Jak says: Personal projects are a vital part of my creative life because they allow for self-exploration and expression. A lot of my personal projects are self portraits based on visual transformation. Seeing what it is like to become someone or something else for a brief moment in time. I’ve never felt like I was human, but more like I’m trapped in a human body so I used makeup and photography to explore that and try and represent how I feel on the inside through creative means.

Culture:

How much preparation goes into a shoot?

Jak says: I prep my shoots a lot because I like them to have a clear idea behind them. I’ll do a lot of research into what the images should be about. Then you have to consider styling, makeup, positioning, composition, models and props. There’s a lot to do but it often means you get to work with some really great people along the way. Working in the photography industry is all about working in great teams.

I did a project for SHOUT festival, which is an LGBT arts festival where I created an image based on my vision of my love life. It was based on a painting by Edward Burne-Jones called Cupid’s hunting field. I had to explore various ideas to come to the conclusion it would be based around that painting and then I had to restructure it to become my image. This involved creating a set, buying props such as wings, moths, horns and roses. I used 6 models all together and set the image up to tell a story of the varying stages of love. These included falling in love, love messing with you head, desperate for love and past love.

Culture:

How much do you do in post production?

Jak says: Post production in my work is really important because my images are about capturing an idea.

So using post production is just one of the necessary steps in the journey. My pictures aren’t about the models, or portraying their natural look, it’s about actualising what I had in mind. A lot of people have very negative opinions about post production and the use of ‘air brushing’ especially in the media but I don’t think everyone really understands it’s purpose. It’s nothing new, its been happening for thousands of years. You don’t see ancient Greek statues with spots.

Culture:

Do you think a photographer needs a philosophy to do good work ?

Jak says: There are so many varying types of photography so it’s all about your intention. There are image takers and image makers. I’m an image maker, so for me it’s important to be able to construct a valid idea that communicates something. I use my work to explore myself, and creating images is opening a dialogue with people without using words. So my philosophy is to explore who you are and what your life is about. During a project based on Tarot Cards I came up with a kind of mantra that always keeps me focused ‘It is the right of man to give meaning to that which has none’.

To find out more or to make a booking visit Jak Flash’s website and his page on Facebook www.flashyourjak.com /www.facebook.com/jakflashphotography/ jakflash@rocketmail.com

Culture:

Sight of Sound

Exhibition Runs:13th Sep - 11th Nov 2012 / View Art Gallery / www.viewartgallery.co.uk Sight of Sound – where visual art is influenced by, and integrated, with music. This innovative exhibition explores how music and sound influences the visual arts. The show features a diverse group of artwork by local and international artists whose creativity has been taken to new dimensions:

Sound and vision is integrated in the installations of two innovative artists: Kathy Hinde’s ‘Music Box Migrations’ uses images to create sound while Will Kendrick’s ‘Light Art’ reverses the process by producing sound-stimulated images. Musicians also crossover to the visual arts: the sketches of Faris Badwan gives an insight into his visual thoughts whilst touring as the lead vocalist of the renowned band ‘The Horrors’.

Painter and pianist Jimmy Galvin contributes new music-inspired artwork and a soundtrack for the exhibition, including live music.

Icons of contemporary music influence the work of three artists with unique styles: Annemarie Wright uses the lyrics of famous musicians to create deeply sensitive portraits. Paul Oz uses rock stars as the subject of lusciously layered paintings with expression that leaps from the canvas. Ed Chapman captures both musical and personal expression in his mosaic portraits.

The artistic practice of ‘album’ covers heavily influences two artists’ work: Suzanne Partridge exhibits a part of her ’200 album covers’ collection, where original paintings began life as unique individual record sleeves. Critically acclaimed artist Gregory Euclide has had international success with artwork for the band Bon Iver and his new work brings those designs to life.

Sight of Sound takes us on a symphonic journey that stimulates multiple senses.

Brisfest 2012

22nd Sep - 23rd Sept 2012 / Ashton Court / http://www.brisfest.co.uk

Out People:Peter Main Liberal Democrat Councillor / Lord Mayor for 2012–13 / Bristol City Council “I am a Liberal Democrat councillor. I am one of 70 elected councillors on the City Council. I represent the people of Brislington West Ward, speaking up for them on the council and helping individuals with any difficulties in their dealings with the council.

I am out to my colleagues and officers of the council. I feel I have a duty to represent LBGT issues to my colleagues. Being gay is not important in my role as a councillor, I strive to be a good councillor, not simply a gay councillor. For 2012-13 I am honoured to have been chosen to be Lord Mayor of the city and I will be the first out gay Lord Mayor of Bristol.

The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal 2012 The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Peter Main will be officially launching the 2012 appeal at a press reception at The Mansion House on October 16th when he will outline the objectives of the appeal and details of 2 fundraising events: The appeal dinner being held at Maaza Namaskar Lounge on November 5th and the Annual Carol Concert at The Colston Hall on December 12th in association with The Post.

The Appeal originated in the 1920’s when it was known as the Lord Mayor’s Fund, and the money raised was used originally to provide Christmas dinners and boots for poor children. Now, needy families receive vouchers that can be redeemed for food, toys and clothing at Christmas.

This year’s target is to raise in excess of £60,000, in order to help approximately 1,750 underprivileged children in Bristol.

The nomination of the children and the distribution of the vouchers is managed through the Children and Young People’s Services, Social Care Division, City of Bristol, who undertake to vet all applications. Administrative costs of the Appeal are covered by the committee, enabling every penny collected to be passed on to the children.

Please join other Out Bristol readers in helping to make this Christmas season more cheerful than it might otherwise be for so many of our local needy children.

You can donate to the appeal by contacting the Lord Mayor’s Office at the Mansion House on 0117 903 1460, or by e-mailing the Appeal Chairman, Bruce Simmonds, at bruce.simmonds@bns.co.uk Please make donations payable to ‘The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal’ and send to: The Lord Mayor’s Office, The Mansion House, Clifton Down, Bristol. BS8 3LJ

Alternatively, you can join us for the Appeal Dinner at Maaza Namaskar Lounge on Monday November 5th for a special gala dinner.

Places are just £30 per head for the dinner, of which £18 will go directly to the appeal.

Book your place now by calling 0117 929 8276. www.namaskarlounge.com The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal is a r egistered charity number: 288262

Out Bristol Annual LGBT Guide

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Gay Village www.outbristol.co.uk OMT / Lounge / Palace / Bristol Bear Bar / Retreat / Village Sauna / The Den / R7 Club

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The Gay Village is centrally located in the Old Market Quarter part of the city. Centred around West Street The Village is within easy walking distance of the Train and Bus Stations and is next door to the multi million pound Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. Old Market Quarter has many hotels and serviced apartments which cater for various budgets. The target market for the Gay Village is Men and their admirers, people who are looking to play - you will find all that in the Village and Old Market Quarter. All based around the masculine male market the area prides itself on being attitude free and friendly. The area is well connected and has many festival events throughout the year for the male market. To find out more check out www.outbristol.co.uk.

1 Old Market Tavern (OMT)

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, BS2 2 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 - Wed 12pm - 11pm Thurs 2pm - 1am Fri & Sat 12pm -1am Sun 2pm - 9pm. 53 Old Market Street, Bristol BS2

3 The Palace www.facebook.com/thepalacebristol 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 - Thurs 6pm - Midnight / Friday 6pm - 2 am / Saturday 6pm - 2 am / Sunday 3pm - Midnight. 1-3 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol, BS2

4 The Bristol Bear Bar

www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Ran by Steve 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 2-4 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol BS2

5 The Retreat 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. 16 West Street, Old Market Quarter, BS2

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Gay Village www.outbristol.co.uk OMT / Lounge / Palace / Bristol Bear Bar / Retreat / Village Sauna / The Den / R7 Club 6 The Village Sauna www.villagesauna.com Bristols only Gay/Bi mens Sauna. Check website for details 19-21 West Street, Old Market Quarter, BS2 Tel: 0117 330 7719 7 R7 Men only Supeclub

www.r7bristol.com The Largest Men only superclub club (outside London) This Men only space has 2 arenas bars chill out spaces dark room and so much more so you can play. 23-25 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol,BS2

8 The Den

www.thedenpub.com The Den is for all you men who are looking to play. Operating a 100% strict dress code management reserve the right to refuse entry.

Opening Hours: Open from Friday & Saturday 8pm to 4am Sunday 4pm to 2am. 46 Gloucester lane Old Market Quarter, BS2 0DP

Gay Central www.outbristol.co.uk The Pineapple / Bent / The Queenshilling / OMG Gay Central is located in the heart of the West End of the city around Frogmore Street. Gay Central is within easy reach of the Train and Bus Stations and is next door to the Harbourside and Independent shopping areas.

The West End has many hotels and serviced apartments which cater for various budgets. Gay Central caters for the mainstream LGBTQ market. Here you will find fun venues who have a wide mix of the LGBTQ communities in them. Mixed is what they do best in Gay Central with a fun and friendly attitude. The area is well connected and has many festival events throughout the year. To find out more check out www.outbristol.co.uk.

9 The Pineapple

www.facebook.com/Pineapplebristol A great place to spend any evening. Comfy surroundings, a quality range of drinks and regular events make The Pineapple one very special venue. Opening Times : Mon - Sun: 17:00- Midnight 37 St Georges Road, West End , Bristol, BS1

10 Bent

www.facebook.com/bentbarbristol Bent combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere. An extensive cocktail menu, competitive pricing. amazing sound system and light up dancefloor - It really is something special. Mon - Sat: 20:00-02:00 4 Frogmore Street, West End, Bristol, BS1

11 The Queen Shilling

www.QueenShilling.com Whether you are looking for a quiet mid-week catch up with friends, or the big party night with the best atmosphere, the management, bar staff, door staff and DJ’s are proud to work together to still be serving Bristol’s gay community 20 years on.

Opening Times: Mon 21:00 - 02:00 Tue- Thurs Closed Fri 9pm-3am Sat 9pm-4am Sun Closed 9 Frogmore Street, West End, BS1

12 OMG

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

1 Frog Lane , West End, Bristol, BS1

Events www.outbristol.co.uk The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people” Bristol City Council.

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.

Horse Play

horseplaybristol.tumblr.com Every last Friday of the month you’ll find The Cavern Club transformed into a disco stables; it’s a dirty underground club beneath a metal bar, with cheap beer and an intimate vibe.

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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 Gear Bristol is a club for men

gearbristol.co.uk

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.

Indigo Bristol www.indigonetwork.co.uk Run by an all-women team, the sociable Indigo networking group offers lesbian/bi/queer women of the South West the chance to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With over 300 regular guests and friendly hosts, making connections is simple. suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk Psychodrama www.facebook.com/thisisthesoundofpsychodrama Putting the Alt in Alternative this gay night is something very different to what you have seen before.

Hush www.indigonetwork.co.uk Quarterly club night for women featuring all-female DJs. Despite being a new kid on the block, Hush is already the largest girls night in the South West. See indigonetwork.co.uk for details Lions www.facebook.com/groups/LIONSBristol Events are 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!

Festivals www.outbristol.co.uk

The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people” Bristol City Council.

We Are Fest

www.wearefest.com We Are: Here and so everyone knows it We Are: creating highly visible, engaging and community lead events all year round. This is the Organisation which produce Pride, World Aids Day events just to name a few. Join in.

Diversity Careers Exhibition www.diversitycareersgroup.com The largest dedicated diversity careers event take place in the South West with students, graduates and job seekers alike meeting scores of employers promoting work placement schemes, job opportunities and showcasing their values and commitment to them. Featuring employers from a vast diverse network as well as guest speakers, CV advice clinics and workshops and the day did not disappoint with seminar sessions from Diversity Careers Group, Ernst and Young, GE Energy and KPMG. 16 November 2012 | atBristol LGBT History Month www.outstoriesbristol.org.uk February each year is LGBT History Month. In Bristol a voluntary group that presents events and information about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history of Bristol.

We Are Proud

www.wearefest.com This is Bristol Pride event which plays host to a week long festival which goes out with a bang with the Parade through the city and the Pride event which has live music and performances from local and nation acts, community stands so you can meet and greet the many community organisations and is a great day out for all.

Bear Fiesta www.bristolbearfiesta.co.uk Each year in the summer Bristol plays host to the Bristol Bear fiesta. These events are always well attended so book your tickets early. 1-2 June 2013.

Southern Hibernation

www.southernhibernation.co.uk Each year in the summer Bristol plays host to the Bristol Bear fiesta. These events are always well attended so book your tickets early. 1-2 June 2013.

Union Cup 2013 www.unioncup.com The largest european gay rugby tournament, being held in Bristol in 2013. 24th -26th May 2013.

More Festivals will be listed soon when dates are confirmed.

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Support www.outbristol.co.uk The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people” Bristol City Council.

LGBT Collective www.lgbtcollective.org.uk Central point for information on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans groups and projects across the South West peninsula. Events diary and group news.

Somerset Lesbian Network www.somersetlesbiannetwork.org.uk Somerset Lesbian Network has been established by local women in order to provide opportunities for women to meet informally for networking information sharing and promoting health and well being.

Missing Lesbians

www.missinglesbians.co.uk Missing Lesbians is a free listing guide for lesbian events, social groups and organisations of interest to lesbians and within reach of Bristol UK. Brigstowe Project www.brigstowe.org Housing project for people living with HIV,providing support, advice and advocacy. 176 Easton Rd, Easton, Bristol.

Call 0117 9415188 Rainbow Group Bristol City Council employees’ LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446 or email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk Bristol Drugs Project www.bdp.org.uk Support for users, families and friends. 11 Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE. Call LGB rep Sarah Wilson on 0117 987 6010 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 www.broken-rainbow.org.uk National helpline for LGBT victims of domestic violence, available Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2-5pm. Call 0208 539 9507 mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk DeaFab www.deafab.co.uk 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 Bi Visible Bristol http://bivisiblebristol.wordpress.com A social meet up group for bisexual people email them on bivisiblebristol@yahoo.co.uk Gay Glos www.gay-glos.org 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.

Lesbian & Children Network rachely@talktalk.net A monthly social group for lesbians & bisexual women & their children. Call Rachel 07813 754 291.

LGBT Education Workers lgbt-education.ning.com Support and information sharing group for all who are involved in education - teachers, governors, support workers etc.

Meets monthly.

Intercom Trust

www.intercomtrust.org Intercom Trust Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender resources for Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset Helpline 0800 6123010

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Support www.outbristol.co.uk

The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people” Bristol City Council.

LGBTQ Emotional Wellness Programme www.lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk A support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer adults, who are experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges. The group is free to attend and runs weekly every Monday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Windmill Hill City Farm Phillip Street Bedminster BS3 4EA. info@lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk

Stonewall www.stonewall.org.uk Stonewall is an organisation working for equality and justice for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexuals.From our Diversity Champions programme offering advice to over 600 companies to our information line on 08000 50 20 20 London Lesbian and Gay Helpline

www.turingnetwork.org.uk provides an information, support and referral service for LGBT & anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality. HELPLINE No. 020 7837 7324 (daily 10am -11pm)

Social www.outbristol.co.uk The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people” Bristol City Council.

Tallulah Theatre www.tallulahtheatre.co.uk 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. email louise@prettygoodgirl.com LGBT Reading Group www.facebook.com/groups/224443624251005 Mixed group which meets the last Tuesday of the month at Bedminster Library 6-7pm.

Gay Men’s Book Group bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk 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.

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

Email for further information : admin@outstoriesbristol.org.uk Her She Life

www.hershelife.com A website for Lesbian / Gay women; listing gay bars, gay accommodation, gay restaurants, gay groups, gay pride events. Lesbian and gay travel website.

Sing Out Bristol www.singoutbristol.com 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 Bristol 3Ms Supper group for gay & bisexual men. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. Call Russell 0117 9739855 Email: 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 robin.corser-langford@virgin.net A social and support group for disabled gay men living and/or working in the South West.

GayWest

www.gaywest.org.uk A social and support group for gay people in the South West. Meets Sat mornings in the Rainbow Cafe in Bath.

Call 0800 321 3083 Mon – Fri 8pm – 10pm. GayWest, PO Box 586, Bath, BA1 2YQ. info@gaywest.org.uk 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

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

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.

www.bristolpanthers.co.uk

The Gay Outdoor Club www.goc.org.uk For gay men and women and their friends. It has national membership and local groups all around the country. Most members go for the regular walking events, but there are also groups within GOC based around specific activities.

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

Youth www.outbristol.co.uk

The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people” Bristol City Council.

University of Bath LGBT www.bathlgbt.co.uk We are a social and welfare student group here to help you get the most out of your university life and wheather you identify as gay,straight, bisexual, trans or are unsure of your sexuality or gender we’re sure to have something to suit your needs! So however you define your sexuality or gender we’re here to help.

Bath Spa University LGBTQ Group

www.bathspasu. co.uk Offical and New LGBT Group for all students of Bath Spa University and friends group. Check here for updates on nights out and special events happening within the Bath and Bristol area! Find us on facebook.

EACH - Educational Action Challenging Homophobia www.eachaction.org. uk a charitable organisation for adults and young people affected by homophobia or transphobia. EACH runs a national Actionline for young people (or adults on their behalf) experiencing homophobic or transphobic bullying, and a homophobic or transphobic incident reporting service covering the West of England. Freephone helpline 0808 1000 143 (9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri). General enquiries 0117 946 7607. Office 27, 42 Triangle West, Bristol, BS8 1ES. info@eachaction.org.uk www.facebook.com/eachaction Twitter: @EACH_Action Freedom Youth www.facebook.com/pages/Freedom-Youth-LGBT-youth-group-Bristol 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 University of Bristol LGBT+ Society www.lgbtplusbristol.org.uk We organise regular social events for all LGBTstudents at Bristol University. LGBT Society,University of Bristol Union, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN. ubu-lgbtplus@bristol.ac.uk www.bristol.ac.uk/union/lgbt UWE LGBT Society www.uwesu.org/network/outuwe UWE Social group for LGBT students. The LGBT Society has a great line up of events through out the year what ever your interests we are sure you can find something that appeals to you. For regular updates you can find us on facebook as Out UWE LGBT.

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Emergency Contacts & Help

www.outbristol.co.uk

The Gay Scene is “Any Safe Social Space for LGBT people� Bristol City Council.

Terrence Higgins Trust www.tht.org.uk Information, care and support for people living with & affected by HIV. Counselling, peer support, complementary therapies, advocacy and advice. Call 0117 955 1000. 8-10 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0BH. email: info.bristol@tht.org.uk.

Fastest at Terrence Higgins Trust Rapid 1 hour HIV testing and same day results, testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C with results within a 10 days. Confidential walk in service every Monday from 5-7:30pm (except bank holidays).

Call 0117 955 1000. 8-10 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0BH. email: info.bristol@tht.org.uk.

THT Direct Call us on 0845 1221 200 from 10 till 10 weekdays and from 12 till 6 weekends for information and support about your sexual health and for information and concerns about HIV. Bristol Sexual Health Centre www.uhbristol.nhs.uk Bristol Sexual Health Centre provides a confidential service which anyone can self-refer to (or your GP may wish to refer you here if needed), for advice, tests and treatment if needed.

Appointments: 0117 342 69 00 Advice: 0117 342 6944 Hate Crime Reporting to the Police Telephone 999 (Emergencies only) Telephone 101 (Non emergencies) Homophobic: EACH Telephone: 0808 100 0143, Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm Homophobic abuse is more common than most people think. ! - One in three lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people have experienced some kind of homophobic attack.* *according to a recent report by Stonewall.

If you have been shouted at in the street and called derogatory names or if you have been beaten or robbed or had your property vandalised because of your sexual orientation it could be classed as either a homophobic hate crime or homophobic hate incident.

But what is the difference?

HATE CRIME Any incident, which constitutes a criminal offence, perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate.

HATE INCIDENT Any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate. ! - When you speak to the police they will define it as either an incident or a crime BUT they are obliged to treat ALL incidents as crimes.

Helplines Bristol and the West of England does not have a local helpline if you need Help Advice or Support please call the Lesbian and Gay Foundation on 0845 3 30 30 30.

If you are Transgender Gender Trust Telephone number: 01273 234 024 www.gendertrust.org.uk

The Pineapple is now Bristol’s longest established gay venue. A great place to spend any evening. Comfy surroundings, a quality range of drinks and regular events make The Pineapple one very special venue.

www.facebook.com/Pineapplebristol

Bent combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere.

www.facebook.com/bentbarbristol

With its impeccable sound system and state of the art lighting, the Queenshilling gives you the ultimate nightclub experience.

www.queenshilling.com

Bristol Bear Bar- The UK only dedicated Bear Bar.

www.bristolbearbar.co.uk

Bristol Bear Bar- The UK’s only dedicated Bear Bar.

www.bristolbearbar.co.uk

Bristol Bear Bar- The UK’s only dedicated Bear Bar.

www.bristolbearbar.co.uk

The Palace Camp cabaret fit for a queen

The Den www.TheDenPub.Com

R7 Largest Men only club (outside London) 23-25 West Street Old Market Quarter Bristol BS2 0DF For all the latest listings and whats on check out www.outbristol.co.uk

Beacons Icons & Dykons CELEBRATING GAY AND QUEER HEROES AND HEROINES Beacons, Icons & Dykons is an ode to gay and queer cinema. A film is screened alongside performances, talks and a diverse range of entertainment inspired by the theme and heros.

From Dolly Parton to John Waters and Kenneth Anger, we’re honouring them one by one.

Introducing The Issue Series

The Trans Issue; The Intergenerational Issue; The Mental Health Issue; The Black Issue – paying tribute to diverse LGBT groups

12.10.12 Resident Alien A portrait of wit and suffering, Resident Alien follows Quentin Crisp writer and melancholy master of the bon mot about the streets of Manhattan whilst those who know him best comment on him and his place in the history of gays’ social struggle.

Featuring performances by legendary Bette Bourne and Paul Shaw, our resident ‘Glitter Dispenser’ Liz Clarke and compered by Tom Marshman Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA www.arnolfini.org.uk http://beaconsiconsdykons.wordpress.com

Tickets 5/4 concs. available on the door. Doors open 7:30