GM LGBTQ+ Community Network Newsletter
Friday, 29th September 2023Hello and Good Morning,
Joint Open Letter to the Prime Minister re: LGBTQ and Women Refugees
Stonewall, Rainbow Migration and Amnesty have been working on a joint letter on behalf of our communities in relation to the atrocious points raised in Suella Braverman’s speech at the AEI in Washington DC earlier this week.
A joint open letter has been created, which Stonewall is leading on.
If you would like to put your name against this open letter,
please click on the below link by Monday morning.
Click here to sign the open letter
REWARD of up to £2,000 for key information on those involved in a series of attacks on the Clonezone Store in Manchester’s Gay Village.
Do you know anyone who was involved? Tell the independent charity Crime Stoppers what you know and stay 100% anonymous. www.crimestoppers-uk.org 0800 555111
LGBT Foundation Newsletter:
- Keep up to date on ground-breaking work.
- Keep you posted about their campaigns and relevant news.
- Provide you with information on opportunities to support them, including training, fundraising and volunteering.
Take a look at look here:
Sign up here to keep up to date:
https://form.jotform.com/230372875895369
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://www.canal-st.co.uk/canal-st-online-newsletter
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Reach (Manchester Evening News)
https://e.reachplc.com/interface/external_view_email.php?RE6516714672436919zzzzz64f19e960e9b62b6b666b9f20a05bc843715207aa420da6fea948122ad29438abf&varId=
Forever Manchester: For Funding & Fundraising
https://email-forevermanchester.com/557N-URZX-5BBAECC4490813D81WGZE8161DBAAEF28BCFA7/cr.aspx
I Love Manchester: Events Not to Miss
https://ilovemanchester.com/
Consortium: For Stronger LGBT+ Communities Sector News: September
https://mailchi.mp/b33b39e3da07/sep23?e=4ef77ba796
Consortium: Funding News: September
https://mailchi.mp/a37f46e1add3/funding-news-jun23-8373041?e=4ef77ba796
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin: Issue 74, September 2023
https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9679
Since Sonata opened last summer, they’ve been overwhelmed by the reception they’ve had from the people of Manchester. In just one year, there’re so proud to have built an incredibly loyal, passionate and diverse community that returns again and again to enjoy Sonata’s special blend of live entertainment and warm hospitality.
The unique Sonata experience is now a proven proposition. They are a regular destination for couples and smaller groups of all ages, for special occasions and casual nights out. In a challenging economic context, they’ve had a fantastic first year: despite almost zero marketing spend, they’ve achieved over 17,000 visits, with exceptional customer reviews and a high level of repeat custom.
After a successful first year, they remain Manchester’s best kept secret! They are now crowdfunding to secure a sustainable future for their special venue. They are beyond excited to be able to offer you the opportunity to own your share and support the future of Sonata by joining their Founding Family.
Your investment will fund marketing to reach the many potential customers who still don’t know about the venue, and development of existing and new revenue streams to maximise growth and ensure a thriving future for the business.
Find out more and get involved! For more information and to register your interest, go to sonatamcr.com/invest.
Please visit our website to find out more
Manchester Frontrunners: Sunday Social Runs for Women, Trans & Non-Binary Runners
Manchester Frontrunners are proud to announce a new series of special monthly social Sunday runs for women, non-binary and trans runners. These easy social 5K runs, followed by cake or lunch, will be taking place at different locations across the Manchester area every month, starting at Alexandra Park at 11 am on Sunday 24th September.
As well as current club members, they’re also happy to invite anyone who may be interested in running with them. If interested, please e-mail: [email protected] for more info.
Pride in Leadership is a UK-wide network of over 1,000 LGBTQ+ business leaders and allies from across all sectors, shapes and sizes of organisation – www.prideinleadership.co.uk. It’s run by Matt Haworth & Claire Ebrey.
They have two HUGE events coming up for you in Manchester, join them for in Conversation with Juergen Maier on 11th October and for their Christmas networking on 22 November. For both events, use the promo code early10 for a little discount. https://prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-events/
Toxic: HOME Manchester, 18 – 28 October
Pulling back the glittery curtain of pride, brand new play Toxic from Nathaniel J Hall (First Time, It’s a Sin) reveals the impact of generational HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms. Inspired by true events, Toxic celebrates the survival and resilience of the queer spirit.
https://homemcr.org/production/toxic/
A HOME Co-Commison:
Dibby Theatre is an award-winning national touring theatre company from Manchester. LGBTQ+ led they tell urgent and untold stories full of wit, grit and soul that surprise, challenge, entertain and inspire queer hope and resilience. With an extensive outreach and talent development programme, their work reaches beyond the stage to celebrate the diverse communities they serve. www.dibbytheatre.org @DibbyTheatre
Following the success of the first meet up of Queer Jewish People at Manchester Jewish Museum, the group then became called the Queer Jewish Collective (@queerjco). The group fills the gap that exists in the queer world and is a safe space for queer Jews of all levels of observance and identities to meet together to socialise, discuss queer Jewish issues and celebrate being Jewish.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/226070816855489
https://www.instagram.com/queerjco/
The Whitworth art Gallery are showing the short film Permissible Beauty, 2nd November 6pm.
Permissible Beauty, is a short film that responds to the absence of Black Queer visibility in our national story, exploring and celebrating what is unique about British Black and Queer identity.
The link to the Eventbrite is:
LGBT Foundation “The Community Café”
Every Saturday, 12pm – 4pm
Have a brew and a chat with other LGBTQ+ people at their sober space, located in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village
Fairbairn House, 2nd Floor, 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ
www.lgbt.foundation
The Rainbow Lottery is the UK’s first weekly lottery that raises money for the LGBTQ+ community. Their hope is to make a difference to our over 100 good causes across the country, so they can carry on their vital work – which helps us all.
For more info: www.rainbowlottery.co.uk To start supporting causes in OUR community purchase your ticket here:
https://www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/referral/1754044334/1961609853
Survey / Study / Consultation:
LGBTQ+ Housing and Homelessness Study:
Two universities in Wales are carrying out a national LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness survey. It’s open to anyone over 18 in the UK who identifies as LGBTQ+ and is open till the end of October.
LGBTQ+ housing/homelessness across the UK (qualtrics.com)
Are you LGBTQ+, aged 18 or over, and living in the UK? They’re trying to find out more about the problems LGBTQ+ people have with housing, and how well housing services work to support LGBTQ+ people.
This is the largest survey of it’s kind! They will be using the findings to try to improve housing and homelessness services, to make them better for LGBTQ+ people who need to use them.
If you are aged over 18, identify as LGBTQ+, and live in the UK please complete the survey! You don’t need to have been homeless to take part.
The survey is part of a bigger project. They’ll also be sending out FOIs to Local Authorities and doing face to face interviews. They’ll be writing a report, as well as publishing academic papers- let them know if you’d like a copy of the report.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. You will be asked questions about where you live, about yourself, and about your housing situation now and in the past. The survey will be open until 31st October 2023.
They will be very careful with the information you give them: it will be stored on Cardiff Met secure servers. They will anonymise your responses and they will make sure that you cannot be identified.
The study is led by Dr Edith England (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr Neil Turnbull (Cardiff University). For more information about the study, or to discuss any concerns, please email Edith: [email protected].
Job Vacancies:
LGBT Foundation:
Find out about the latest job vacancies with the LGBT Foundation:
https://lgbt.foundation/jobs
Greater Manchester Lieutenancy Office
Accountant and Administrator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised individual to join us at the new Greater Manchester Lieutenancy Office. The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Accountant and Administrator from October 2023.
The Role
We are looking for an Accountant and Administrator to join our Team on a part-time basis and to work 22.5 hours over three days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). The office is open during office hours from Monday to Thursday inclusive.
The successful candidate should be confident, well organised and have previous experience within a similar role. Confidentiality is a key characteristic of this position.
Salary
The role is offering a salary of £25,000 (£41,667 pro-rata) for the right candidate.
How to apply
https://manchesterlieutenancy.org/the-lieutenancy/job-vacancies/
akt is currently recruiting for a Digital Caseworker and a Youth Engagement Worker, both supporting LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Here’s the link to the role on our careers page with all the details:
Volunteering Opportunities:
Just Like Us
Just Like Us are recruiting LGBT+ young adults aged 18-25 across England and Wales to become Just Like Us ambassadors and be the representation they needed when they were younger.
Just Like Us ambassadors deliver talks and share their stories in schools. In doing so they bring much needed representation to LGBT+ young people and empower non-LGBT+ pupils to be proactive allies. Ambassadors can also use their voice by writing articles for established publications like Gay Times, speak on panels, access specially designed skills workshops and an LGBT+ career mentoring programme. The opportunities are endless.
Perhaps best of all ambassadors form a supportive community of over 220 LGBT+ young adults all committed to building a more inclusive world.
“Just Like Us has given me community, amazing opportunities to step out into the professional sphere and the confidence to know that what I have to say can have a positive impact on others”- Alexa, Just Like Us ambassador.
If you or anyone in your networks might be interested you can sign up here to find out more about our upcoming volunteer training events (online and in person options available)
LGBT Foundation:
Are you passionate about supporting LGBT communities? Do you want to help LGBT Foundation create a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people are able to reach their full potential? At LGBT Foundation we are happy to start recruitment again for volunteers to join our team as we continue to make a difference during the Coronavirus pandemic.
LGBT Foundation have a very simple motto – we’re here if you need us. And that applies to everyone in our beautifully diverse communities. If you’re young, we’re here for you; if you’re older, we’re here for you; if you’re a person of colour, we’re here for you; if you’re a man, a woman, or non-binary, we’re here for you; lesbian, gay, bi, trans – however you describe yourself – we’re here for you. If you need help, if you’re struggling, if you need a friendly face or reassuring voice, we are there for you if you need us. We are all family – and at LGBT Foundation, everyone is welcome.
Below you can find information on the programmes recruiting at the moment, the role profiles for the various different volunteering roles and how to apply. https://lgbt.foundation/regular-volunteering-roles
M6 Theatre Company are looking for new trustees to join their board.
M6 are one of Britain’s leading theatre companies, based in Rochdale, specialising in creating work for, with and by children and young people. This is an exciting time to join M6 as they are playing a key part in the new cultural strategies, projects and initiatives which are emerging in Rochdale.
M6 are particularly keen to hear from people who have local connections and represent the diversity of Rochdale. This is a voluntary position but by becoming a trustee you’ll be given the opportunity to make a difference to thousands of children and young people locally, give something back to the community, meet new people from a range of different backgrounds, put your professional skills and lived experience to use, learn new things and boost your CV. No previous experience is needed.
For more information please go to: Jobs & Opportunities – m6 Theatre Company
Canal St VIP Card:
Over recent weeks, several comments have been made about some difficulty in finding or checking which venue partners are listed with unique special offers for card holders to enjoy and benefit from.
So, they have simplified the process and it is now easier to quickly find your favoured venues as all are listed alphabetically.
They have also added some new card partner offers too.
Buying or renewing a card is also quicker to do.
Need to buy or renew your card? To buy card and phone together
They are delighted to confirm that they have made another donation to George House Trust this year, directly from increased sales of the card and phone covers.
Gay Pride Shop & The LGBTQ+ Book Shop
The UK’s largest LGBTQ+ store in located in Afflecks in Manchester city centre and online at www.gayprideshop.co.uk. Over 7000 items in stock, with their profits shared with Manchester charities. They also cater for large corporate orders, for items such as lanyards, flags and badges, with corporate discounts available. For corporate/business orders, please contact [email protected]
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