What’s On — LGBT History Month & events at the Centre
Another busy month at the Leicester LGBT Centre! These are some of the things that we are doing this month:
#ShineBrightInColour Campaign — LGBT History Month
As part of our #ShineBrightInColour campaign, this month we are reflecting on the LGBT History Month theme. With online posters, interviews and our participation in many events we have lots going on. We have also lent our memorabilia to some of our key partners, just one of the ways we are raising awareness of the history of our community. Keep an eye out on social media to see our latest updates. The Centre also hosts a permanent exhibition on local LGBT+ history. If you would like to visit the exhibition for free, please send an email to info@leicesterlgbtcentre.org.
New LGBT+ project in Hinckley
Thanks to the partnership work of Leicestershire Police, St Mary’s Church in Hinckley, Hinkley Council and the Leicester LGBT Centre, the new project ‘Proud 2 B’ will provide free drop-in clubs for the LGBT+ community as well as any family members and friends from the age of 18 years old. The Chair of the Centre, Mathew Hulbert, who has been directly involved in the creation of this group said: “We’re really excited about this new weekly group; the first provision of its kind in the Borough, for several years.’’ Keep an eye on social media for more information!
Events at the Leicester LGBT Centre
Mindfulness sessions with DMU Psychology society -CANCELLED!
The DMU Psychology Society will be running a series of Mindfulness sessions at the Leicester LGBT Centre from the 21st February (and then every other week) from 5pm to 7pm. The event will have different activities each session and will always end with meditation. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. We’d love to see you there!
Trans+ Slumber Party: Laurence Anyways with University of Leicester
The Leicester LGBT Centre in collaboration with the University of Leicester will showcase Laurence Anyways film on the 26th of February from 7pm to 10pm. Don your comfy clothes, bring your popcorn and snacks and settle in for a laid back screening and conversation. The 2012 romantic drama written, edited and directed by Xavier Dolan and winner of the Queer Palm Award at 2012 Cannes Film Festival explores an impossible love story spanning across a decade, chronicling the doomed love of Fred and Laurence, as well as the trials and tribulations that they face. This is a free event but registration is required. You can book your place by sending an email to info@leicsterlgbtcentre.org.
Writing Purple Prose: Bisexuality in Britain with University of Leicester
Kate Harrad, bisexual activist and writer and the editor of recently published book Purple Prose, reads extracts from the book and discusses the issues around publishing a book on bisexuality. Topics covered by the book include definitions, dating, how to be a bi ally, and the identities that intersect with bisexuality. This is an informal session with discussion encouraged. Copies of Purple Prose will be available to buy. This is a free event.
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