LGBTQ+ advisor weekly newsletter 27.05.2022
Friday, 27th May 2022Afternoon all,
Congratulations to The Proud Place, cared for by The Proud Trust as it officially opened earlier today.
A First Look at Manchester’s £2.4million LGBT+ Centre, Situated on Sidney Street, Manchester, The Proud Place, is now a homely, welcoming space spanning three floors, where LGBT+ people can access youth and community groups and support workers, as well as making meaningful connections with peers in the LGBT+ community at a range of events, to read more:
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Reach (Manchester Evening News)
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin, Issue 41, May 2022
LGBT+ Consortium Monthly Newsletter
LGBT+ Consortium Funding Opportunities
You are invited to attend the #WeStandTogether Conference and Awards Dinner on Monday 30th May 2022 from 6 pm. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful people and groups who have brought communities together over the last two years. It comes as we commemorate 5 years since the attack at the Manchester Arena, which focused many of us on the need for more cohesion work. Please join them to share and hear stories from across the City Region and announce the recipients of our Affiliate Awards.
The event is open to all and will be hybrid with both in-person and online access, with zoom links for online attendees sent after registration. Those attending in person will have a vegetarian dinner and everyone will have the opportunity to discuss what we all need to do to further our cohesion agenda.
They expect notable charities, activists, students and university representatives, members of GMP and GMCA, local politicians and council leaders, Mayors of GM boroughs, and corporate representatives to be in attendance.
They are pleased to offer 50% discount for the Conference and Awards Dinner. To reserve your discounted tickets, please use the code:
WSTSubscriber50-Off £25 In-person attendance including Dinner / £15 Zoom Attendance
Please book your tickets via:
www.westandtogether.org.uk/events
Dress Code: Business Casual
For more details contact them on 07312 619129 or [email protected].
Pride Season 2022: Save The Date….
Salford – The Pink Picnic: Saturday 25th June
Facebook: @salfordprideuk
Twitter: @salfordprideuk
Rochdale in Rainbows:25th June – 2nd July
Twitter: @RochdaleCouncil
Sparkle Weekend: Friday 8th – Sunday 10th July
Facebook: @sparkletg
Twitter: @SparkleWeekend
Tameside: Saturday 16th July
Facebook: @PrideTameside
Twitter: @PrideTameside
Oldham Pride: 22nd – 24th July
Facebook: @PrideOldham
Twitter: @oldham_pride
Stockport: Sunday 31st July
Facebook: @stockportpride
Twitter: @StockportPride
Bolton Pride: Friday 5th – Sunday 7th August
Facebook: @boltonpride
Twitter: @BoltonPride
Levenshulme Pride: 12th – 14th August
Facebook: @levenshulmepride
Twitter: @levepride
Wigan: Saturday 13th August
Facebook: @OfficialWiganPride
Twitter: @WiganPrideLGBT
Manchester Pride: Friday 26th – Monday 29th August
Facebook: @ManchesterPride
Twitter: @ManchesterPride
Didsbury Pride: Saturday 3rd September
Facebook: @didsburypride
Chorlton Pride: Saturday 17th September
Facebook: @ChorltonPride
Twitter: @ChorltonPride
Instagram: @chorltonpride
Wythenshawe: T.B.C
Facebook: @prideinwythy
Twitter: @PrideinWythy
Manchester Pride 2022: Applications for the Expo are now open.
Held in the heart of the Gay Village, this hugely popular community space gives exhibitors the chance to showcase their organisation, spend face-to-face time with visitors, promote goods or services and carry out consultations at the heart of Manchester Pride Festival as part of the Gay Village Party.
Applications for The Expo are now open! They expect that demand for Expo stalls will be high this year, so be sure to get your applications in as soon as possible. https://form.jotform.com/221143210422334
Aries UK (Tameside based LGBT+ Charity) are relaunching their LGBT+ Safe Space Group after the group was established in 2019 and then during the pandemic this was moved online, now Aries UK has their new space on Market Avenue is looking forward to inviting people back in person.
Launching from Thursday 26th May 5pm to 7pm, with our Tameside LGBT+ Safe Space Social Peer Support Group at our new meeting room at 1b Market Avenue, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 6AR,
The first session is free then a donation of £1 going forward towards costs, it’s an opportunity to socialise with other local people in the area. For more information you can email [email protected], message on our social media @Ariesukcharity or call on 0330 112 7437
TODAY: Pub Pride 2022 returns at pubs, bars and venues across the UK. Launched in 2021, Pub Pride backs up the Ask For Clive campaign by empowering pubs to celebrate Pride with their local LGBTQ+ community, and show their commitment to inclusivity.
This year’s event will be on Friday May 27th, with partners encouraged to keep flags and bunting up for all of Pride Month.
They’ll be showcasing some of the events, activities and partnerships already confirmed for Pub Pride 2022 during registration period and up to the event. Some fab venues are already in, and they’ll have live music, cabaret, karaoke, fundraisers, even film screenings across the UK. It’s up to you. Signage, support and a welcome space is enough.
Their product range has grown for this year, now with Badges and t-shirts also available for pubs to sell to visitors. All they ask is a 10% donation to Ask For Clive.
Once registered, they’ll send you digital assets, add you to the list of host venues and promote on Social Media.
They’ll have everything from West End pubs to rural inns in the Shetlands. It’s important to them that Pub Pride comes to the people and is a localised event! They had over 200 venues commit in 2021, and the event was mid-pandemic. They aim to get into 1k+ venues in 2022. Monies raised go directly back into Ask For Clive, and they’ll share these 50/50 with local Pride organisations.
Please register at www.pubprideshop.com or contact them at [email protected]
The Manto Jubilee reunion: “God save the Queens” Jubilee weekend Saturday 4th June 22, 9pm-4am
It’s their absolute pleasure to announce that Manto is back once more with a special jubilee reunion extravaganza.
Manto will be coming home for its jubilee reunion on the 4th June and Where else but at its former home which is now onbar on canal street. Onbar is nicely letting Manto take the Reins once more from 9pm in the attic along with some original Manto djs to bring you that unique Manto sound. The best news is that it’s all completely free
This will be a chance for all of us who loved Manto to remember this legendary bar and how much it meant to us all.
Original Manto DJs include: Dylan Jeffers / Daz G / Nic Denton / Martin turner
More information is HERE
LGBTQ+ Insurance Network
Don’t Look Back in Anger? LGBTQ+ experience across the generations
Wednesday, 8th June, 13:00 – 14:00hrs UK time
Join AIG and RSA for a round table discussion of the LGBTQ+ experience across the generations. They’ll cover coming out, bringing more of your authentic self to work, and how to be an even better ally for your LGBTQ+ colleagues. With a diverse and interesting panel representing Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millenials and Gen Z, and a mix of LGBTQ+ identifying folks and allies, this promises to be a stimulating event. Bring your lunch and join them online for an hour on Wednesday, 8th June from 13:00 to 14:00hrs.
Access 4 All: Thursday 16th June 6.30pm HOME MCR
Statistically, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ with a cervix have lower cervical screening attendance, putting them at higher risk of missing the signs of cervical cancer. Getting the care we need as LGBTQIA+ people isn’t always easy and many are often discouraged from accessing life-saving services.
The ACES (Alternative Cervical Screening) team at Manchester University have been investigating the test accuracy of urine as an alternative to the ‘smear’ for screening, in the hope that this could increase the number of those who are screened.
Hosted by Manchester Pride in collaboration with Alternative Cervical Screening, Manchester University and LGBT Foundation, this event is an opportunity to learn more about alternative cervical screening and hear the results of ACES LGBTQIA+ survey. In a safe and open environment, there will be an informative panel discussion where experts and LGBTQIA+ community members share their experiences, future research directions and implications for screening within the community.
The event will also celebrate those in the LGBTQIA+ community and their contribution to the project and will feature a special live performance from queer synth-pop performer, HUSK.
What is ACES?
The ACES (Alternative Cervical Screening) LGBTQIA+ project explores the LGBTQIA+ community’s opinion of current cervical screening, barriers to screening and the acceptability of self-screening including a urine test in the future.
To book: https://www.manchesterpride.com/access-4-all
Please see the attached flyer for Open Table Service which is on 19th June,
Their passion with Open Table is for people who are unsure of church to find a warm welcome.
The Sunday Boys – are a low-voiced open access LGBTQ+ choir here across Greater Manchester – are looking for a variety of writers and songwriters (or song writing teams) for some upcoming projects. They’re administering a simple open call-in order to find voices that are new to them. Michael would appreciate it if you could share this with your networks and interested parties. Or you yourself might be interested if you’re a writer/songwriter!
Songwriter (or team) with connections to Blackpool – https://www.thesundayboys.com/autumn-2022
Writer for Christmas 2022 – https://www.thesundayboys.com/writer-christmas-2022
Writers for HIV Project Spring 2023 at The Lowry – https://www.thesundayboys.com/writers-spring-2023
Songwriters (or team) for HIV Project Spring 2023 at The Lowry – https://www.thesundayboys.com/spring-2023
Michael Betteridge, Composer & conductor www.michaelbetteridge.com
Rochdale in Rainbows is excited to present Pride in the Park on the 26th June 2022 at Broadfield Park, Rochdale.
This will be an afternoon filled with queer joy, family fun, performances, and creative & wellbeing activities for LGBTQIA+ people their families and allies. There will also be stalls promoting local organisations, groups, and charities.
They would love as many people as possible (if you haven’t already committed to a role on the day) to volunteer as Event Stewards. The role will include working with the general public to ensure they have an enjoyable and positive experience.
There are more details on the attached doc.
Please forward this to friends and colleagues who may be interested in volunteering, Bryan and the team have worked so hard to bring this amazing event together and we really do need your support to make it fabulous!
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please email Bryan at [email protected]
The Security Minister Damian Hinds MP announced the reopening of the Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme for applications. A press release can be found here. The scheme is open to all faith communities in England and Wales who feel that their place of worship is vulnerable to hate crime. More information can be found via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme. The closing date for bids is 14th July.
Greater Manchester Police hosts a network of local Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) made up of community representatives to advise on policing matters. There is a current recruitment campaign for new members and again this may be something worth sharing wider through our panels and connections. There is a leaflet attached providing additional information on this.
Governors for Schools: Board-level volunteering – supporting schools with your expertise.
Governors for Schools is an education charity looking for more people to volunteer onto school governing boards. School governors volunteer at board-level to set the strategic vision for the school; provide challenge and support, and oversee finances. It’s a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact in your community whilst gaining skills that you can bring back to work.
You don’t have to be a parent or have experience in education as there’s lots of support and training that you can access. Schools boards need people with diverse backgrounds and experience so they can reflect the communities they serve.
You can find out more about becoming a school governor and apply online through the charity’s website – www.governorsforschools.org.uk or contact Emma Harris, Senior Partnerships Manager at [email protected]
See attached Internal Comms PDF for more info:
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care are recruiting for Non-Executive Directors
Link to adverts are below, the closing date is 20th June 2022.
For further details of the role, please see attached applicant pack.
https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-gb/opportunities#AssignDetail.aspx?guid=84496
The ICS needs diverse, inclusive and compassionate leaders who not only reflect the community they serve and the staff employed but have the leadership style and breadth of perspective to make good collective decisions. They would like your support to increase the diversity of the NHS GM IC Teams by sharing the recruitment advert across your networks.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Eram Hussain Email: [email protected]
Job Vacancies:
LGBT Foundation:
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Policy Coordinator
Find out about the latest job vacancies with the LGBT Foundation:
https://lgbt.foundation/jobs
National LGBTI+ Experience Network
If you would like to be involved but cannot commit to the time requirements of the Sounding Board or would be interested in being involved in a more casual way, please consider joining our wider National LGBTI+ Experience Network.
Volunteers’ part of the LGBTI+ Experience Network will be kept up to date with this project and be invited to be involved on a more ad hoc basis. To join the LGBTI+ Experience Network please complete the expression of interest.
For more information about these volunteering opportunities and to apply visit https://lgbt.foundation/news/lgbti-experiences-in-healthcare/465 or email [email protected] or call/text 07716085273
Canal Street VIP Card new/renewed card holders: I hope you are already enjoying its benefits post lockdown.
Over time they have been able to grow their list of village-based venues offering unique offers/benefits to holders of a CANAL ST CARD.
For the current list please CLICK HERE
As ever, they continue to grow the number of venue/business partners beyond our beloved village boundaries.
They invite you to visit our ally traders when/where possible.
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