T Monthly September 2017

September 2017 News, events and support opportunities for trans people, including non-binary people, across Scotland.

Welcome to our end of summer edition of T Monthly, bringing together news and reflections, and things to look forward to in the months ahead.

As the streets begin to get less crowded and the cities return to familiar rhythms, I look back upon the festivals and parades with a sense of pride and achievement for trans people over the last few months. Trans themed shows triumphed at the Fringe, trans performers were more visible than ever and protesting trans and queer voices were heard above the controversy of contemporary activism. If you didn’t get a chance to see either Adam or Eve during August, they’re back as a double bill at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow.

All of us here at LGBT Health thank all our trans, non-binary, genderqueer and gender-variant friends, who brought talent, music, skills and inspiration to all of our summer events in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

So what lies ahead for the new season? Well there is a wide range of workshops and events in planning, which I’ll announce in our October bulletin. For now though, September still holds opportunities for socialising, fun and confidence building. Such as T time Glasgow this weekend, show SQIFF films, A Cosplay introduction at T time in Edinburgh on the 16th, and the free and unique Moving Forward with Confidence workshop, on Saturday 30th September.

Also coming up in T Monthly, the STA bring news of a Personal Safety event and there is news of Pride in Dumfries and Galloway and a community group in Fife. Along with lots more, we wish you a happy September, Jules If you’d like to promote your own activities, group or events for trans, including non-binary people through T Monthly, you can contact me via jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or by calling 0131 523 1104, I’ll be happy to help - 'The submission deadline for the next edition is 22nd Sept'

Support for trans people, including non-binary people, in Lothian & Glasgow LGBT Health and Wellbeing offers a range of support through our Transgender Support Programmes (TSP) in both Lothian and Glasgow. We welcome trans female/feminine, trans male/masculine genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary identities as well as intersex people, people who cross dress and those who are exploring their gender identity. Anyone who lives in and out with Lothian and Glasgow can access (TSP) although all events are delivered in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

For information about social opportunities and workshops in Edinburgh, contact: Jules Stapleton Barnes, Development Worker, Lothian E: jules@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0131 523 1104 For information about 1:1 support in Edinburgh, contact: Annette Rae, Trans Support Programme, Lothian E: annette@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0131 523 1100 (if answer-phone is on, please leave a message as they are checked regularly) For information about 1:1 support, workshops and social opportunities in Glasgow, contact: Katrina Mitchell, Development Worker, Glasgow E: katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0141 271 2330 You can also find useful information online: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/transition-support/

EVENTS COMING UP FOR TRANS PEOPLE, INCLUDING NON-BINARY PEOPLE

T time Glasgow Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 2nd Sept, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS - Free An informal social gathering open to all trans people, their friends, families and supporters. Come along for tea/coffee and a chat plus an optional event or activity in a friendly, relaxed environment.

For more information contact Katrina at katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330.

SQIFF Films Saturday 2pm, 2nd Sept, optional event within T time, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS - Free We’ll be welcoming friends from the Scottish Queer International Film Festival, to whet our appetites for their upcoming film fest and screen a short film or two.

Non-Binary Night Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm, 6th September, Project CafĂŠ, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST All non-binary and genderqueer people are welcome to this relaxed social, where you can meet new folk and hatch some plans!

T time Edinburgh Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 16th Sept, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE - Free An informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people and supporters. Come along for tea/ coffee and a chat in a friendly, relaxed environment. An optional event runs along each T time, please see below for details on this month’s activity.

For further information contact Jules via jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 523 1104

Introduction to Cosplay! Saturday 2-3.30pm, 16th Sept, optional event within T time, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE - Free Have fun learning from fellow T timers, about this world-wide phenomenon which is all about celebrating your favourite fictional character with costume and play!

Moving Forward with Confidence (Edinburgh) Confidence workshop Saturday 12-5pm, 30th September, Media Education, 183 Dalry Road, EH11 2EB Book online: http://tinyurl.com/movementworkshop Dance and movement Therapist Thania Acaron returns with this fantastic interactive workshop to explore asserting our identity and connecting with our body in a positive way. Explore gender expression through movement in a supportive space, challenge expectations and discover how gender influences the way you move, who you are and where you would like to be.

This workshop is likely to be oversubscribed so book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Please also therefore notify me if you are no longer able to attend.

Contact Jules for more information via jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 523 1104.

LGBTQI EVENT HIGHLIGHTS COMING UP - full programme via www.lgbthealth.org.uk

LGBT Film Night: Margarita with a Straw (Bi Visibility Day Event) Friday 6-9.30pm (doors open for refreshments at 5.45pm), 22nd Sept, LifeCare Centre, 2 Cheyne Street, EH4 1JB (wheelchair accessible) Free, booking essential: www.tinyurl.com/margaritafilm Join us for a film screening and discussion evening exploring the question, What can we gain from discussing the visibility and representation of queer lives on screen -- particularly depictions that involve multiply marginalised communities, like disabled or D/deaf bisexuals and/or queers of colour? Featuring guest panel, Sandra Alland, Dr Churnjeet Mahn & Robert Softley Gale.

Screening short films and feature film ‘Margarita with a Straw’ (2014), which has an out bisexual lead character! Doors open at 5.45pm and we will begin promptly at 6pm. If you are running late, please feel welcome to join us, bearing in mind discussion and/or film screenings may already have begun.

BSL provided for introduction and discussion. Subtitles provided for all screenings. All over 16+ welcome.

TRANS COMMUNITY GROUPS - based at 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Edinburgh Trans Women 1st Saturday of the month 7.30-9.30pm, next meeting 2nd September, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Support group aimed at transsexual women at any stage of transition, women who are transgender and live as women full-time or part-time or for those who are questioning their gender identity.

We look forward to meeting you and prefer that you email us the first time you want to visit the group. This helps with security and helps us get ready to welcome you.

Group contact: info@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk

Trans Masculine Scotland Social meet-ups for trans men and non-binary folks who identify as trans-masculine. Events are free and for aged 16+ only. To stay up to date with the group’s events and members, visit www.facebook.com/transmasculinescotland. For more information and to let us know you would like to come along, contact the group.

Group contact: transmasculinescotland@gmail.com Next event: TMS Social meet-up: 9th September, 3-5pm, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS

Me and T Scotland 4th Sunday of the month 2-4pm, next meeting 24th Sept, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Me and T Scotland is a supportive space for people who have friends, family or partners who are transgender or exploring their gender, and provides an opportunity to meet other people who may have similar experiences, questions or concerns.

Group contact: me.and.t.scotland@gmail.com Also read more about the group here: http://meandtscotland.wordpress.com/

TRANS GROUPS MEETING ACROSS SCOTLAND: support - social - youth - spiritual Beyond Gender Tuesday evenings from 7–9pm Tuesday evenings 7–9pm Group for transgender, non binary and intersex people and their friends aged 13–25. We provide opportunities for young people aged 13 – 25 and their peers to meet, have fun and access appropriate information, support and learning opportunities, as well as providing opportunities for people to participate in local and national decision making. And have fun in a safe space where they can be themselves. Contact: gemma.moncrieff@lgbtyouth.org.uk or visit https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/edinburgh

InfiniT (Beyond Gender Unders) Fortnightly Mondays, 5.30-7.30pm A new group for transgender, non-binary, intersex and questioning young people aged 11-16.

A space for people to meet, have fun and to let us know if they need support at school. Contact E: ann.marriott@lgbtyouth.org.uk Tel: 0131 5553940 W: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/edinburgh

Central Scotland Transgender Group This has been very successful since it started and is now focused on providing a public venue for those of who are finding your confidence and, with the other groups, seeks to provide another step in your journey. We are open to ALL in the Trans Community, both male and female, with the usual proviso that we all dress smartly and behave appropriately, as befits a public venue.

Contact Sarah: sarah_m_whyte@yahoo.co.uk

Dundee Trans Collective Dundee Trans Collective is a newly founded group for trans people in the Dundee area. We have a Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1446765165613427), and anyone who is transgender and/or non-binary and/or intersex, who is questioning their gender identity or who wants to learn how to be a better ally to the trans community is welcome to join, wherever they live. We're hoping to set up some offline meet ups and events in Dundee in the near future as well.

We also have an email address for anyone that isn't comfortable joining the Facebook group and would prefer to ask questions or get in touch more privately.

Contact: transandintersexdundee@gmail.com

Edinburgh Trans Women 1st Saturday of month 7.30-9.30pm, next meeting 2nd Sept Support group aimed at transsexual women at any stage of transition, women who are transgender and live as women full-time or part-time or for those who are questioning their gender identity. The group meets 1st Saturday of each month 7.30-9.30pm, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE. We look forward to meeting you and prefer you to email us the first time you want to visit. This helps with security and helps us get ready to welcome you.

Group contact: info@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk

Grampian T Folk meets 1st Sunday of the month Laugh, share experiences, have fun and meet other transgender folk for activities, to understand and to learn. Get in touch for full details!

Group contact: mail@fourpillars.org.uk

Me and T Scotland 4th Sunday of the month 2-4pm, next meeting 24th Sept Me and T Monthly is a supportive space for people who have friends, family or partners who are transgender or exploring their gender, and provides an opportunity to meet other people who may have similar experiences, questions or concerns.

Group contact: me.and.t.scotland@gmail.com Also read more about the group here: http://meandtscotland.wordpress.com/

Non-Binary Scotland Non-Binary Scotland is a group which provides support and social opportunities for people who either self-identify as out with the gender binary of men and women, or are questioning whether they might. Whether you are genderqueer, androgyne, third-gender, non-gender, agender, gender-fluid, gender-non-conforming or have any other non-binary identity you are always welcome! Non-Binary Scotland began in November 2013. We will be meeting fortnightly in Edinburgh. We meet in a safe space at least once a month. Some, but not all, of our events and meetings are also open to significant others, partners, friends, family and allies of non-binary people. You can contact Non-Binary Scotland by emailing: nonbinaryscotland@gmail.com Find out about meet-ups: http://www.meetup.com/Non-Binary-Scotland/

You can tweet us: @NonBinaryScot You can become a member of our Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nonbinaryscotland/

Our Tribe Transgender and looking for a supportive place to explore or express your faith? OUR TRIBE is the LGBT welcoming and affirming Christian ministry at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh. It is a joint ministry with worldwide denomination of Metropolitan Community Churches. All are welcome - friends, family and allies.

We meet on the last Saturday of each month and start at 7pm. Please feel free to arrive from 6.30/45pm at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL. If you would like further information contact Rev Maxwell Reay ourtribe.auc@gmail.com or call 07957 543359

Perth Transgender Group The Perth Transgender Group meets on the first Saturday of each month and is open to anyone who identifies as trans or is a friend or family member. Meetings are at the Grampian Hotel, York Place, Perth and start at around 7.00pm. There is a Facebook page for this Group called “Transgender Perth Scotland”. On Facebook just search for that name. For further information regarding meetings or other support available in the Perth area, please email Katherine at: kate4851@hotmail.com

TG Times monthly on a Sunday, Dumfries This is an adult social group that welcomes any person who is adult and identifies as Transgender, including those who are questioning their identity or are cross-dressing. Please note that partners and supporters of Trans people are now welcome at the groups. The group meets one Sunday of each month between 12-3pm at the Birkhill Hotel, Dumfries.

For more info contact D&G LGBT Centre on 01387 255 058. For information on time and venue please contact the D&G LGBT Centre on: 01387 255 058 or email dandg@lgbtyouth.org.uk Also to keep up to date on what’s happening at the D&G LGBT center checkout our website www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk or add us on Facebook: Dumfries LGBT Centre.

Transgender Fife 1st Saturday of the month, 2-4.30pm Transgender Fife - new community group in Fife for adults (16 years plus).

(Venues alternate between Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline) Next Meeting: 2nd September (Dunfermline) We welcome all trans people including those who are nonbinary. Intersex people are also welcome. We meet on the 1st Saturday of the month in alternate venues in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline for friendship, sharing information and creating future ideas for group events. You are welcome to bring along an ally/supporter on your first visit. New members are asked to contact us in advance at transgenderfife@outlook.com.

TransparenTsees (West)– group for parents of trans people 1st Thursday of the month, 6-8pm The aim of the group, which has been set up by parents, is to provide a confidential, safe place for parents to meet, discuss issues and ask questions of one another. You may just have found out

that your child, whether young or grown-up, is trans*, or you may still be grappling with the issues after many years of knowing – the group is for all parents. Meetings will be held regularly at 2 nd Floor at Sandyford, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow G3 7NB Contact: TransparenTsees@gmail.com for more details.

TransparenTsees (East) TransparenTsees East is aimed at supporting families of young transgender, non-binary and children questioning their gender, meeting 1st Monday of the month, 6-8pm (Please get in contact if you wish to attend) Contact: TransparenTsees@gmail.com

TransparenTsees (Tayside) We are delighted to give details of Transparentsees Tayside. They meet at 6.15-8.15pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Mindspace, 18-20 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EH. Contact: transparentsees@gmail.com

Trans Masculine Scotland Next TMS Social meet-up: 9th Sept, 3-5pm, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS Social meet-ups for trans men and non-binary folks who identify as trans-masculine. Events are free and for aged 16+ only. To stay up to date with the group’s events and members, visit www.facebook.com/transmasculinescotland. For more information and to let us know you would like to come along, contact the group.

Group contact: transmasculinescotland@gmail.com

Trans Youth D&G Monthly on a Saturday, 88B High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ, Trans Youth D&G: our youth group for young people 12-26 who identify under the Transgender umbrella and their supportive friends meets one Saturday of each month from 1-4pm at the LGBT Centre, Dumfries. These dates activity dependant so please get in touch for more info.  1:1 support sessions for young people and or parents: are also available upon request for young trans people who may need support around their identity as are 121 support sessions for parents/ carers of young trans people who may need support in supporting around trans identities.  Parents group: We are currently setting up a parents group for parents of trans young people in D&G so please get in touch for more info on this.

The contact for young people and parents in D&G is julieann.karayilan@lgbtyouth.org.uk or call our centre and ask for Julie Ann – 01387 255 058.

TYG: Trans Youth Glasgow For young trans people or those exploring, aged 13-26 TYG: Trans* Youth Glasgow is a group for young people aged 13 - 26 who identify as transgender or want to explore their gender identity. The group meets fortnightly on a Monday evening at LGBT Youth Scotland in Glasgow. The group aims to support and empower young people as they take part in workshops on transgender issues, sharing their own knowledge, skills and experience, learning from each other and making new friends. For more info contact Michael Richardson at Michael.Richardson@lgbtyouth.org.uk

Waverley Care Argyll & Bute We provide one to one support for people living in Argyll & Bute who are trans or exploring their gender identity. Occasional peer support too!

Please get in touch with Katrina: katrina.mitchell@waverleycare.org or 07760701308.

TRANS & NON-BINARY NEWS & EVENTS ACROSS SCOTLAND Please get in touch if you would like to promote a not-for-profit event, activity, group or campaign you are involved with, for the transgender community anywhere across Scotland - jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

Gender Reassignment Surgical Service Specification Consultation National Services Scotland is holding an eight-week Public Consultation from 1st August to 30th September on proposals for the Gender Reassignment Surgical Service Specification.

The proposed surgery service specification has been developed in partnership with NHS England.

The final version of the surgery service specification will be used to inform a process of competitive procurement later in the financial year 2017/18.

This will determine which organisations are best placed to provide specialist surgical services for people in Scotland, delivered through NHS England.

The Consultation Guide is provided below to let you know how to respond to the consultation, and to raise particular questions before final decisions are made.

Gender Reassignment Surgical Service Specification for Consultation Consultation Guide for Gender Reassignment Surgical Service Specification How to Take Part Closing date for responses to consultation is 30th September 2017.

We encourage people to respond via the online survey found at: http://www.nsssurvey2.scot.nhs.uk/index.php?r=survey/index/sid/846699/lang/en To request a hard copy of the consultation materials and feedback form please Email: nss.transsurgeryscotland@nhs.net, or call: 0131 275 7629.

Hair Removal Funding Strategy Meeting Sunday 13:00 – 16:00, 10 September 2017, Grampian Hotel, 37 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EH Funding for facial hair removal is becoming more and more difficult to secure. The Scottish Trans Alliance want to get together with trans people from around Scotland to discuss the best possible strategies to work to improve the availability and access to funding for this essential service.

For more information, email: vic@equality-network.org or phone: 0131 467 6039.

Mindline Trans+: Transgender Helpline rolled out nationally after successful local pilot After a successful six month pilot of a Transgender Helpline locally in South West England, Mindline Trans+ will now be available nationally. Read more here!

Pride in Dumfries & Galloway - 23 / 24 September D&G LGBT Plus supported by LGBT Youth Scotland, NHS D&G, D&G Health and Social Care, The Scottish Fire Service and D&G Council and Police Scotland are hosting a Day of the Region, PRIDE in our Community. The weekend events launch on Saturday the 23rd of September 2017 at 5pm. The main event will be on Sunday the 24th of September from Midday until 4pm.

This would be a great opportunity to show case your work and reach a diverse community with your message. Why not have a stall on the Sunday at this unique event or advertise on our LED screen during the event.

Check out the event details and how to get involved, via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/633961153478674

Four Pillars: New leaflet and support details for LGBT people in Grampian We have been working away quietly in the background and are very pleased to announce all the new services and groups now available through Four Pillars.

Hi V: A new HIV+ support group for all LGBT+ individuals living with HIV in Grampian. The group meets once a month and spend time sharing stories, doing activities, supporting each other, making friends and building relationships.

Grampian T-Folk: We have teamed up with Grampian T-folk to bring a new social group for the trans community. Where people can meet others, share and learn. Grampian T-folk also offer support via online services for more details please email mail@fourpillarsuk.org TransParent: A new support group for parents of transgender individuals. No matter how old your 'child' is coming out as trans has an effect on parents, in both good and bad ways. The group meet every month to share stories, learn how to support their loved ones and grow together. Get questions answered by those that have/are going through the same thing.

Pink Granite: Just launched, this new social group is aimed at bringing women of the LGBT+ community together. Share, laugh, learn and party. If you are female this is the group for you.

Meets the first Tuesday of every month - follow facebook.com/4pillarsuk/events for times and locations.

Out & About: Having met up a few times this social group is moving from strength to strength.

Aimed at anyone who just wants to meet other people, drink coffee, watch movies, go bowling and more. This very ad-hoc group meets at least once a month. follow www.facebook.com/4pillarsuk/events for times and locations.

We have also been updating our website (slowly) please take a look to find out more about the above groups or any other services we offer across Grampian.

Including; FREE Condoms by post (must be in the Grampian area), peer support, fundraisers and more.

FAAST - support for families and allies of trans people in Dumfries and Galloway Peer Support Service for Families and Allies supporting transgender people FAAST, our peer support service of for families and allies supporting transgender people. It is group support for parents, children of and close others of the transgender community, meeting monthly across the region. We are running this in partnership with LGBT Borders and hope to take this service nationally. For more information contact: support@lgbtplus.org.uk

Trans Personal Safety Courses Saturday 10.00AM - 5.00pm, September 23rd 2017 Central Glasgow The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety, Scottish Trans Alliance, and Strathclyde LGBT+ are pleased to be co-organising a trans personal safety course.

This course is open to all trans people in Scotland (at Scottish Trans Alliance we use trans as an inclusive umbrella term for all people whose gender identity or gender expression does not fully correspond with their sex assigned at birth, including trans men, trans women, non-binary people and cross-dressing people).

The course will be run by trainers from the Scottish Centre for Personal Safety, who have all received trans awareness training from Scottish Trans Alliance. There will be a member of staff attending from the Scottish Trans Alliance on the day as well.

Information about the course: Our full day Personal Safety course includes tips and advice on how to stay safe when out and about, when socialising and when using public transport. We also discuss the Warning signs and Danger signs displayed by an attacker prior to an attack; de-esculating techniques; the Law regarding self defence; Reasonable Use of Force; and Improvised Weapons.

During the practical self defence session, we will show you how to escape from a basic wrist or clothing grab; strangle holds; a full frontal attack; a back attack; and even ground attacks.

It's up to YOU how much you take part in but the more you experience, the safer and more confident you will become.

We suggest you wear loose clothing (T-shirt and trousers / exercise pants - but not skirts as there will be some rolling about on the floor). Footwear such as trainers is ideal but slip-on shoes / flip flops / open toed shoes are not good as there will be an element of kicking involved.

It's YOUR course so we cover what YOU want.

Accessibility: We will be showing participants how to escape from a front attack, back attack (where you may be pulled to the ground) and ground attack therefore participants must be able to comfortably move from a standing position to a ground position and back again.

This particular course is not suitable for wheelchair users.

If you require a BSL interpreter, please tell us when you register.

Any medical conditions such as pregnancy, neck / back injuries, impaired vision / hearing, etc. should be notified to the trainers on the day.

The course will take part at the University of Strathclyde Student Union, which is a five minute walk from Queen Street Station. You can see a map of the route here: http://bit.ly/2voIqwp The room where the course is happening can be reached by lift from the ground floor.

There will be gender neutral toilets, and accessible toilets, available in the building where the course is taking place. Both of these can be reached by lift from the room where the course is happening.

The course will run for nearly the whole day (10AM-5PM) but we will be unable to provide lunch please bring something along with you or some money to buy something during the break.

Code of conduct: We ask you to help us to ensure the day is really enjoyable and safe for everyone attending. Lots of people who are attending may not know anyone else at the course, so please be kind and welcoming to everyone. Remember that as this is an event for all of the trans community, there are likely to be lots of attendees who use various different pronouns – so please ask people if you aren’t sure of their pronouns and don’t make assumptions!

You can find the code of conduct for our events at: http://www.scottishtrans.org/code-of-conduct/ by attending this event, we expect you to follow this code of conduct throughout the day.

Contact us: If you have any questions about the course itself (e.g. what kinds of exercises there will be, appropriate shoes etc.) please contact the Scottish Centre for Personal Safety directly: Email: info@ScotCPS.org.uk Phone: 07900 950 599 If you have any questions about the organisation of the course, or worries about coming along, please contact Vic at Scottish Trans Alliance: Email: vic@equality-network.org Phone: 0131 467 6039

Trans Filmmaking Course 2017 10am - 4pm over 2 weekends (4 day long course) October: Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28 & Sun 29 Glasgow Scottish Trans Alliance and SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival) are pleased to be offering an intensive filmmaking course for trans, non-binary, and intersex people over two weekends in October 2017.

The course is free, open to anyone who is aged 18+ and who self-identifies as trans, non-binary, questioning their gender, and/or intersex. The course is suitable for beginners as well as those with a modest level of filmmaking experience.

Over the weekends of 21st/22nd and 28th/29th October (10am-4pm each day) at a venue in central Glasgow, the group will produce a short film, which will be screened in early 2018. Course content will include story development, writing scripts, creating storyboards, and shooting and editing a short film. Participants must be available for the full duration of the course. Lunch will be provided every day and travel expenses will be provided. We will do our best to accommodate any other access needs participants have. Please let us know about these when applying.

Leading the course are Asten Holmes-Elliott and Kate Burton. Asten is a filmmaker, illustrator,

painter, and photographer. They wrote and directed award-winning short film James Dean - about a trans kid coming out to their family - and were a recipient of LGBT History Month Scotland’s Cultural Commission, for which they created The Queer Window Project, a series of drawings and photographs documenting queer communities. Kate is a filmmaker and film tutor. She has made various short dramas and documentaries with her latest film BB screening in the 2015 Glasgow Short Film Festival. Kate has taught filmmaking for over six years and has worked, often alongside Asten, to create short films with community groups such as Project Ability, Glasgow Youth Film Festival, and GMAC. If you have any questions regarding the course or would like to know more before deciding to register, please call SQIFF Coordinator Helen on 07735 273 245 or email them at helen@sqiff.org.

This is the third year this course has been run. The short films produced by the participants of the previous two courses can be viewed online: 2016 - The Delivery 2015 - Deep Breath

BiTastic! is going to be Fantastic Saturday 11:00am – 5:30pm, 28 October, Highland Conference Centre at the Newton Hotel, Inverness Road, Nairn, IV12 4RX BiTastic! is an annual Scottish event for and by bisexual and trans people and our allies. This year the Equality Network and Scottish Trans Alliance are partnering with Stonewall Scotland to bring the event to the north of Scotland. Visit: http://bitastic.org/take-part/ for details!

Zero Tolerance are recruiting!

Zero Tolerance is currently recruiting for a range of roles https://goodmoves.org.uk/organisation/1324-zero-tolerance We are very keen to improve the diversity of our organisation to better represent all women and so we want to sure these opportunities are communicated through a wide range of LGBT networks. If you are connected with other trans folk, please share the details! Thanks.

Find out more about us via: www.zerotolerance.org.uk