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CULTURE

10 Bristol Bear Fiesta

14 You’ve Changed Through song, dance, hard-won wit and wis dom, You’ve Changed shines a light on the ins, outs, ups and downs of transitioning.

20 PUNKA

The 15th annual Bristol Bear Fiesta 2018 launches this Friday 1st June with a Bristol Bears rugby theme for the weekend at the Bristol Bear Bar.

12 Fashion Front show The years Fashion Front show showcasing the Summer collections

18 Un Bisonte

by Pierpaolo Piccinato A new feature from Bristol Bisons RFC

Gin Birkins, Menstrual Cramps & Kiss Me Killer

23 Bristol Music Exhibition 7 Decades of sound, this Exhibition celebrates the citys international reputation for sound

24 Trans

Trans*: A Quick & Quirky Guide to Gender Variability”

27 Escape in Time Robin Nyx latest novel.

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31 West End

35 Fetish Events

39 Pride Season

The guide to Bristol’s Gay Village in the West End.

32 Old Market Quarter The guide to Bristol’s Gay Village in Old Market Quarter

34 Club Events All the LGBT+ Club events for On scene and Off scene.

All the support organisations, social groups, events and all things LGBT+.

The season guide to main pride events

36 Social Groups

From activity & social groups to meet ups get the info here

37 Support Groups From Online & phone helplines to advise or face to face support its all listed here

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Bristol Bear Fiesta Fri 1 - Sun 3 June 2018 Time: All Weekend Bristol Bear Bar Ticket price: Free Entry

We would like to welcome you to the Bristol Bear Fiesta, which has been running for over a decade and its not hard to see why, fun and friendly with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for bears and their friends.

The 15th annual Bristol Bear Fiesta 2018 launches this Friday 1st June with a Bristol Bears rugby theme for the weekend at BBB - Bristol Bear Bar - where everyone is welcome! #BBF15 #BristolBears Friday Bear Bar presents Son of a Tutu & Pop Nation on stage at 10pm and we can’t wait to welcome the award winning Drag Artist and Equality Activist. Followed by DJ daddi with Pop Nation plus we’re open VERY LATE ;) Saturday join the BRISTOL BEAR FIESTA scrum in the BearPit - award winning LGBT club night - club classics & disco heaven with DJ daddi open VERY LATE again :D Sunday from 5pm DJ daddi is back to do his thing at BBB - Bristol Bear Bar while it’s RAVEN from 7pm over at Lads Locker Room Bar and Sauna.

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The Fashion Front Fashion Show 7th June 2018 Times: 20:30 Old Market Assembly Tickets: See website

The Fashion Front Fashion Show is once again storming your summer with a great host of local talent.

This year the project has collaborated with ‘Off The Record’ a charity that provide support for young people struggling with mental health issues. Come down and witness the unveiling of this years Spring/Summer collections, hot off the press and ready for your wardrobe.

A sneek peek behind the scenes of the show.

The hair team for the show is the amazing March Hare. Ask anyone where you should go and get your hair done to come away feeling and looking better than you ever have, their answer will be March Hare. Kyle Light and the team know all that is hair and are unstoppable with their beautiful visions and styling. We can’t wait to see what they’ve got up their sleeves for the runway!

This years show features the following designers Laa Woof, Duvet Days, Madwag, Shindig Village, Kokomo Design, Fun Bags and Euphoric Threads.

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You’ve Changed by Kate O’Donnell 8TH June 2018 Times: 19:30 - 21:00 Trinity Centre Tickets: From £9

Through song, dance, hard-won wit and wisdom, You’ve Changed shines a light on the ins, outs, ups and downs of transitioning. Challenging the idea that genitals equal gender, Kate literally bares all, exploring what’s down there and what’s up here.

Kate’s changed: that’s clear, but what she really wants to know is, have you?

A show about change – Kate’s change and a world which is trying to catch up IGNiTE and Beacons Ikons & Dykons presents: When there’s no rule book, you just have to write your own… It’s fourteen years since Kate transitioned and a lot has changed. However, where gender is concerned, are we still stuck in the dark ages?

Through song, dance, hard-won wisdom and hilarity You’ve Changed shines a light on the ins and outs and ups and downs of transitioning. Challenging the idea that “genitals equal gender” Kate literally bares all; getting her own out on the proverbial table. She’s changed: that’s clear, but have you?

Run time: 60mins - no interval Prior to the show Tom Marsham, Director of Beacon, Ikons and Dykons, will perform a short introductory performance in the Graffiti Room.

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W W W . T R A N S C R E A T I V E. U K Kate O’Donnell is an award-winning transgender theatre maker, activist and artistic director.

Using humour, song, movement, film and costume, Kate celebrates theatricality, creating entertaining, political performances, which exude pride and strength in being a transgender woman.

Kate’s previous work includes the award-winning autobiographical performance Big Girl’s Blouse, which dealt with growing up as a boy in the 1970’s when no-one knew what being transgender was, and several well received cabaret performances which have played at a number of venues and festivals nationally. Hayley and Me is a tribute to small screen trans icon Hayley Cropper, A Short History of My Tits deals with the surgical side of transitioning and No Pride was created specifically for the first ever Pride in Kate’s old hometown, Coventry.

You’ve Changed is presented by IGNiTE & Beacons Ikons & Dykons About IGNiTE: Trinity’s in house programme of world-class, innovative theatre and dance about issues that matter to people now, starting conversations and sparking debate. IGNiTE is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England Beacons, Icons and Dykons (BID) host, curate and create events with performances inspired by queer heroes and heroines, with the aim of celebrating LGBTQ+ identities and creating communities. The performances are always memorable, trashy, moving and avant garde.

This will be the first full show BID have programmed, and they are delighted to present it with Trinity for Bristol audiences and beyond. This performance is generously supported by Arts Council England and the Big Lottery Fund.

About Trans Creative: www.transcreative.uk A pioneering new theatre company led by award winning artist Kate O’Donnell creating excellent art and educational programmes and opportunities that are trans led, trans positive and trans creative. Founded in November 2016 in response to a lack of and growing demand for authentic trans voices in the artistic community. - Co-Op Be Proud Special Achievement WWW.OUTBRISTOL.CO.UK

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Un Bisonte by Pierpaolo Piccinato

If you have ever thought “I’m not good enough,” you’re probably wrong. As cheesy as it sounds, Adidas’ motto ‘Impossible is Nothing’ is something we should always remember. If you want to achieve something, you just need to believe in yourself and work on it. Growing up in Italy, where football is the only sport that matters, I had never imagined that one day I would find myself in a rugby pitch with my boots on ready for a kick-off.

I play for Bisons RFC, the South-West’s only inclusive rugby club. The inclusiveness of this club makes it a safe place where you can be who you are, learn how to play rugby and improve your skills.

When I was a kid, I tried football several times, but I never enjoyed it. I wasn’t good at it, so my schoolmates kept reminding me how bad I was, shouting at every mistake. No one ever called me names, but I felt they were thinking I was probably frocio - a disrespectful way to say gay - every time I said, “I don’t like football”.

So then, that was it. My Italian dream was shattered before my eyes. I would never become a footballer, earn lots of money nor campaign in my underwear for Calvin Klein.

I tried several sports afterwards: tennis, swimming, skiing, you name it. I tried so many sports, but never in a team. There’s no space for a gay player in a team of lads.

Last year at Bristol Pride, one of the players approached me saying “Come along, it’s fun!”…I was reluctant.

I couldn’t picture myself playing a sport I have never played before. And if I did, with a single mistake, everyone would be shouting at me. “I’m not good enough”.

I had never watched a rugby match before, I used to confuse it with the sport where you have a juggernaut quarterback running forward smashing the opposition while a group of cheerleaders along the side line throwing shade at each other.

At my first training, I was so unfit and it was horrible. But everyone was so friendly. No pressure whatsoever. I even managed to catch a ball that was kicked to the air and everyone clapped at me. I was thrilled.

It didn’t matter my experience, my age or my sexuality. Everyone was happy to give me useful advices to help me playing better.

My life took an unexpected turn. My goal is now to become fitter. I’ve started training regularly, going to the gym and eating better. I’ve never felt more confident with my body, I’ve met a bunch of people that I can call friends and I have never had so many followers on Instagram.

I am good enough. And you?

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Culture: Performance

Punka Presents- Gin Birkins, Menstrual Cramps & Kiss Me Killer Date: 28 April 2018 Time: 19.00 - 22:30 Venue: The Crofters Rights 117-119 Stokes Croft, BS1 3RW Bristol Ticket price: ÂŁ7 on the door.

Our drag host Ruby Rawbone will be serving up 3 deliciously badass female fronted bands from Bristol that you will not want to miss!

The Gin Birkins will be opening the show and easing us into the night with some hazy vocals and slow dirty grunge riffs. This duo also have a surprise homage to a famous pop star exclusively for this gig. ;) Next up all the way from that there London The Menstrual Cramps they are the riot grrrl punk band that made Oi! cry. Screaming their way through life, smashing every glass ceiling on route! Winners of 2017 Loud Women Hercury Awards.

Headlining this show will be the incredible Kiss Me, Killer! We have rescheduled this badass punk band because they did not get to play our last gig due to technical difficulties with the PA. So make sure you get down to this one and show your support because they are amazing live!

The gig will be finished by 10:30pm because there is a club night in the Crofters afterwards (sadly not Punka).

So come and support these awesome acts, dance your socks off and have some banter with Ruby.

You won’t regret it!!

Love Team Punka

Culture: Exhibition

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Bristol Music: Seven decades of sound 19 May - 30 Sept Time: Tue-Sun: 10am-5pm MSHED Ticket price: Free

With more festivals than we can count, fiercely independent venues and a rich mix of styles, genres and sound, Bristol’s reputation is one of a musical juggernaut.

The scene since the late 1950s has been nothing but eclectic. Artists from Acker Bilk, The Pop Group and The Wurzels to Rita Lynch, Way out West and This is the Kit, are just a handful of acts that hail from our harbourside city.

Bristol Music: Seven decades of sound will take stories told by people all over the city to celebrate and debate Bristol music.

Is there one definitive ‘Bristol sound’?

Are the best days of Bristol music behind us?

Where in the city is the heart of musical Bristol?

Go back in time to seminal nights at The Bamboo Club, Granary, Motion and more, before climbing inside our graffiti’ed 90s hatchback for some karaoke.

What will be on the stereo – Bananarama or Massive Attack? You may need to stop off at Ashton Court festival for a quick rest.

Flick through hundreds of records discovering new bands while listening to compilation albums from rock and pop to electronica, punk and reggae.

Reminisce about first gigs, first records and questionable fashion choices while brushing up on your Bristol music trivia. Who are the performers that got permanently banned from Colston Hall? And when did the big music stars come to the city?

Watch a variety of films about the significance of different music scenes including reggae, grime and dubstep alongside iconic photography taken by Mark Simmons and Beezer.

If you’re in need of some retail therapy after all that then Rough Trade will have a pop-up shop on the ground floor selling a selection of records, books and merchandise.

Supported by an exciting events programme, Bristol Music is an open book authored by the people of the city.

Culture: Talk

Trans*: A Quick & Quirky Guide to Gender Variability”

Venue: Arnolfini Date: 4 June 2018 Event Running Order: 18:30-19:30 Performance 19:30 - 21:00 Talk 21:00-23:00 Afterparty Bristol Tickets: www.arnolfini.org.uk Price: £4

UWE Bristol and Arnolfini are pleased to present visiting scholar Jack Halberstam, Professor of English & Gender Studies at Columbia University, New York.

Halberstam is best known for their classic contributions to gender studies, including Female Masculinity (1998), The Queer Art of Failure (2011) and Gaga Feminism (2012).

They are currently working on several new projects including a book titled Wild Thing: Queer Theory After Nature, on queer anarchy, performance and protest culture, the intersections between animality, the human and the environment.

Dr Finn Mackay, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at UWE Bristol will introduce and Chair the Lecture.

The evening will also include a new performance work, Deuce, devised by Rachael Miles and Tom Marshman. The explores the 30th anniversary of the introduction of Section 28, the infamous legislation that banned local authorities from ‘promoting’ homosexuality and had a profoundly damaging effect on the ability to be visible as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) person without fear of, or actual, reprisal. Growing up in the grip of clause 28 Tom and Rachael took their role models where they could find them, from Martina Navratilova, The Fall Guy, Princess Leigh to Cindy and KD Lang. Deuce will explore female masculinities and male femininities using pop cultural references to unpick historical representations of gender non-conformity and reinsert/instate them (and their relevance) into contemporary ‘queer’ discourse.

The evening will conclude with Don’t Tell Your Mother DJing in the Cafe Bar. Expect pop bangers, sequins and all-around glamour.

If you cannot afford a ticket but would like to attend, please contact kieran.swann@arnolfini.org.uk Biography Jack Halberstam is Professor of Gender Studies and English at Columbia University. Halberstam is the author of six books including: Skin Shows: Gothic Horror and the Technology of Monsters (Duke UP, 1995), Female Masculinity (Duke UP, 1998), In A Queer Time and Place (NYU Press, 2005), The Queer Art of Failure (Duke UP, 2011) and Gaga Feminism: Sex, Gender, and the End of Normal (Beacon Press, 2012) and, most recently, a short book titled Trans*: A Quick and Quirky Account of Gender Variance (University of California Press).

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ELLCon is set to take place in Bristol over 23 and 24 Aug 2018.

We are Europe’s first independent book conference solely dedicated to the promotion of lesbian fiction. We promote books of fiction that have lesbian characters in strong, leading, independent roles. We welcome writers, would-be writers and readers from all across Europe and the globe.

The Con has already attracted authors from 8 different publishers, as well as some leading independent authors. Many more are expected to join us in the coming weeks and months.

There will be panel discussions related to writing and publishing lesbian fiction, author readings, workshops and book signings.

Date: 23 - 27 August 2018 Venue: Watershed, 1 Canon’s Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX Tickets: From £70 Info: www.ellconmeet.org

Literature

Escape in Time Author: Title: ISBN-13 Language:

Robyn Nyx Escape in Time 978-1-62639-856-6 English

Synopsis Escape in Time and Change in Time are part of the Extractor Series, which follows the operatives of the Pulsus organisation who travel to the past to save individuals who could have an enormous effect on the future. I will only detail the first book in the series, which follows the extraction of a woman from Nazi Germany who would be able to cure cancer if she lived. The story is harrowing and told with that edginess we have come to expect from Robyn.

Landry Donovan is an extractor, who likes to spend her off time away from the organisation and the people in it. Jacqulyn Delaney is an operative, who believes she is in love with Landry and rarely leaves the safety of the organisation. The mental and emotional effects of how both Landry and Delaney deal with extended periods of time in the past has a large part in the storyline, which is gripping.

About the Author Robyn is a raw and exciting writer who will have you transfixed with her writing. I have loved everything she has written because of her way of confronting so many of the things other authors will avoid and doing it in a manner that often leaves you with an adrenaline rush. Her research is meticulous, but her subject matter often has social relevance and is not for the fainthearted. Robyn writes it as she sees it and does not sugar-coat the personal violence that is prevalent in her subject matter. Her romance is edgy, angsty and often sexually charged.

Meet the Author ELLCon is set to take place in Bristol over 23 and 24 Aug 2018. We are Europe’s first independent book conference solely dedicated to the promotion of lesbian fiction. We promote books of fiction that have lesbian characters in strong, leading, independent roles. We welcome writers, would-be writers and readers from all across Europe and the globe.

Culture: Music

David Bowie Made Me Gay’, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 / Rough Trade / Bristol / www.roughtrade.com/

Darryl W. Bullock will be on-stage and in-conversation at Rough Trade Bristol, discussing his new book ‘David Bowie Made Me Gay’, published

by Gerald Duckworth and Co. This is a free entry in-store event. Pre-order a copy of the ‘David Bowie Made Me Gay’ Book HERE, or purchase on the day and get it signed by the author.

7.00pm On-stage In-conversation Starts 7.45pm Audience Questions 8.00pm Book Signing + Playlist From Sia to Elton John, Dusty Springfield to Little Richard, LGBT voices have changed the course of modern music. But in a world before they gained understanding and a place in the mainstream, how did the queer musicians of yesteryear fight to build foundations for those who would come after them?

Pulling back the curtain on the colourful legacy that has shaped all of our musical and cultural landscape, music aficionado and writer Darryl W Bullock reveals the inspiring and often heart-breaking stories of internationally renowned stars, as well as numerous lesser-known names that have driven the revolution from all corners of the globe: those whose personal stories against the threat of persecution during decades of political and historical turmoil – including two world wars, Stonewall and the AIDS crisis – has led to some of the most significant and soul-searching music of the last century. Bullock chronicles these struggles through new interviews and archival reports, dating from the birth of jazz in the red-light district of New Orleans, through the rock ‘n’ roll years, Swinging Sixties and all-singing and all-dancing disco days of the ‘70s, right up to modern pop, electronica and reggae.

A treasure-trove of untold histories, David Bowie Made Me Gay is a moving and provocative story of the right to be heard, and the need to keep the fight for equality in the spotlight.

Join Darryl and a host of performers from through the decades (via a playlist) to bring alive the incredible stories in the book.

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The website is the LGBT tourism and visitor centre for the region, with information on where to stay, attractions, festivals and the LGBT Scene. Last but by no means least the website is also home to the Out Bristol magazine and supplements, with features, what’s on, fashion,listings and an extensive community section. Local or visiting Out Bristol curates the contemporary to the cultural.

Whether you are a local or visiting Bristol for the first time this guide alongside the website www.outbristol.co.uk has all you need to know about the LGBT communities, the scene, the city and the five LGBT festivals we host in the city through out the year.

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The city is constantly evolving, refusing to stand still. It’s unconventional urbanity, young and multi ethnic neighborhoods means that Bristol is a world leading resilient city.

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Gay Village, West End Welcome to the Gay Village in the West End. Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk

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4 Frogmore Street, BS1 5UX

OMG Bar combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere, an extensive cocktail menu, competitive pricing, and amazing sound system and light up dancefloor - It really is something special. Opening Times Mon - Sat:20:00-02:00 Sunday Closed www.outbristol.co.uk/bent

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The atmosphere in this Club is truly electric. Visit the website for up to date opening times DJ listings and details of theme nights. From stages and podiums, to comfortable seating areas, with premium drinks at reasonable prices and the friendliest staff around. www.outbristol.co.uk/queenshilling

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1 Frog Lane, BS1 5UX

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. www.outbristol.co.uk/omg-club

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Welcome to the Gay Village in the Old Market Quarter Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week and festival events throughout the year.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk 1 The Phoenix 1 Wellington Buildings, BS2 9DB Gay run & owned, this is the ONLY openly friendly bar catering to everyone who respects diversity that reflects this amazing city! Relax in a comfy friendly establishment .Opening Hours Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00 Wed-Fri 12:00-23:00 Sat 12:00-Late Sun 12:00-10:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-phoenix 2 The Punch Bowl Ale House & Kitchen 23 Old Market St, BS2 0HB The Punch Bowl Ale House & Kitchen will reopen on the 7th July as Old Market’s real ale & craft beer venue, offering £2.70 ales everyday & beautiful home-cooked food. Opening Times: Mon-Weds 11:00-23:00, Thurs 11:00-23:00 Fri & Sat 11:00-00:30 Sun 12:00-22:30 3 Old Market Tavern 29-30 Old Market Street, BS2 0BH A traditional pub in the centre of Bristol which serves food and has a beautiful traditional British beer garden. The pub also host quizs and events.

Opening Hours Sun-Thurs 11:30-23:00 Fri 11:30-00:00 Sat 16:00-01:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/old-market-tavern 4 The Local 42a Old Market Street BS2 0EZ As the name suggests this is the Local store and Off Licence. This store has everything you need whether on a night out, a house party, a quite night in or your weekly shop. LGBT friendly & safe sex supplies sold.

Opening Hours 24/7 Monday to Sunday www.oldmarketquarter.co.uk/thelocal 5 Eyecloud An Aladdin’s cave of nick nacks, a place in which to get lost without so much as a care in the world. Enter our doors & get transported into another world. Selling safe sex supplies, phone chargers & many items you need for a good weekend. Opening times: Mon - Sun open day and evenings with a cash point as well.

6 Glitch / +44 07948 305888 48-49 Old Market Street, BS2 0EX Glitch is a revolutionary independent store with a hair salon, music venure, art gallery & will be also a small record store with a little cocktails bar, everything under one roof. Opening times: Mon 14:00 - 20:00 Tues & Weds 11:00 - 20:00, Thurs 10:00 - 18:00, Fri 11:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday Closed www.glitchbristol.com

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11 The Bristol Bear Bar 2-4 West Street,Bristol BS2 0BH UK’s only bespoke bear bar, with welcoming & friendly atmostphere it’s a must see for all Bears & non Bears Opening Hours Tue-Thur 19:00-23:00 Fri-Sat 19:0002:00 Sun 17:00-23:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-bar 27-29 Midland Road ,BS2 0JT Enjoy great quality drinks, local beers & cocktails in this cosy setting or attend one of the regular live music events or visit the in house fashion boutique selling vintage & Bristol designed clothing & jewellery.

Opening Times: Wed - Thurs 17:00-22:30 16:00-00:30 Fri 16:00-00:30 Sat 12:00-00:30 Sun 12:30-17:30 1 Alfred Street, BS2 0RF Custom made private members club. A discreet, safe venue to cater for all personal pleasures to explore. 10 playrooms, roof terrace, solarium, hot tub,fully equiped dungeon, changing facilities, showers & lockers. The complex is home to the Eagle Bar & Prohibion Bar. The venue host a wide range of fetish nights please check website for opening times: www.outbristol/dareto

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Club Events (Mixed) AmourAmi

BearPit@BBB

Digiloue

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/amour-ami A mixture of RuPaul’s drag race/PartyMonster/ Paris is Burning meets 90’s rave realness - Here is Amour Ami Bristol’s Bi-Monthly night held in Gay Village, Lets Party....

Open Hours 22:00 till Late www.outbristol.co.uk/bearpit Monthly night of fabulousness to support Bristol Bear Fiesta & Southern HiBearnation with DJ daddi turning up the heat with His funky vibe and a few camp classics too.

Opening Hours 22:00-02:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/digilogue DIGILOGUE - Alternative 80s clubbing, held in various venues in Gay Village, Old Market Quarter. Opening Hours 22:00-02:00

Dont Tell Your Mother

Horse Play

Psychodrama

People Like Us

Glitzy Girlz

Boogie Nights

Bitch Please

www.outbristol.co.uk/DTYM

Monthly LGBT+ Friends night,we say LGBT+ Friends because EVERYONE is welcome...as long as you like a good boogie & smile lots.

Expect glitter, pop bangers, sequins, delicious disco, glitter & rude r’n’b & all round glamour!” heldon the first Saturday of every month.

www.outbristol.co.uk/horseplay A Club transformed into a disco stables; it’s a dirty underground club beneath a metal bar, with cheap beer and an intimate vibe.

Opening Hours 22:00- Late www.outbristol.co.uk/psychodrama Held quarterly at the Queenshilling, we are a heterosexual-friendly, nearly 4-year-running, truly alternative LGBT club night. We play an eclectic mix of rock, indie, electro punk, Goth. queercore, EBM, industrial, and all the bits in-between.

www.outbristol.co.uk/people-like-us

People Like Us’ main aim is to create a safe dance space, where people can completely lose themselves to our unique style in dance music. Come n get some….! ;) love love disco love PLU ♥ :) xxxxxxxxxxxxx

www.outbristol.co.uk/glitzygirlz

Held monthly on the 4th Friday Glitzy is an established event which provides an opportunity for all those who are transgender to meet, dance, chat & make new friends. It is not exclusive to the girlz, but an event equally intended for FtM, MtF & their friends.

www.outbristol.co.uk/boogienights Held on the 4th Saturday of the month at the Bristol Bear Bar. Join us for another BOOGIE NIGHTS, our very own 70s & 80s Disco Party with DJ daddi. It’s Free Entry all night. Bar open from 7pm. www.outbristol.co.uk/bitchplease Bitch, Please! Is one of the hottest nights on the scene right now, bringing all kinds of scenes together, promotors ZenZero and Amour Ami invite DJs like Honey Dijon and The Black Madonna for fun and debauchery for all.

A femme-forward LGBT+ and friends party

by Rachael Williams & Mike Pony. Our goal is to create opportunities for more diversity in dance music & create safer spaces for people to connect with each other.

Club Events (Mixed)

www.outbristol.co.uk/events Eat Sleep Drag Repeat(ESDR) www.outbristol.co.uk/esdr ESDR are known for our high quality shows with exceptional guest artists. We search far and wide for the best UK drag talent, hosted by award winning Brighton Drag Prince Alfie Ordinary.

Mutual Vibes www.outbristol.co.uk/mutualvibes Bringing you an eclectic fresh flip of funky house & vocals to live for! This twisted disco is packed full of uplifting vibes & feel good times. A night of memories & more to make through an electro trip of the old & new.

HUSH www.outbristol.co.uk/hush The girls hijack the club for Hush, a colourful club night for all you brilliant LBTQ+ women, girls, gals & beautiful creatures. Featuring the best gal DJs, Hush promises a night of flirts, friends, laughter & unstoppable tunes.

ByLaw

www.bylaw.org.uk Bringing together lesbian, gay and bisexual people working or intending to work in the legal community in the South West and South Wales

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. suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk www.outbristol.co.uk/members A friendly, fun events in chic environments for the discerning gay man for business, social & networking opportunities. Events take place throughout the year, & consist of a monthly Drinks Evening, Parties & Dining events.

Members

Karaoke Mondays

www.outbristol.co.uk/queenshilling Every Monday Karaoke from 9pm, Join us for Bristol’s best Monday night out! Over 20000 songs to choose from on a state of the art touch screen system, Rob Dowling brings you the fastest Karaoke show in the South West!!

What’s in the box

www.outbristol.co.uk/queenshilling Every Tuesday night at the Queenshilling we have cash up for grabs in What’s in the box, Hosted by the fabulous Sally Savage, Free entry all night. 22:00-02:00

Student Night

www.outbristol.co.uk/queenshilling Our student night isThusrday night, 30% Discount on all drinks for all members of UOB LGBT+ Society, But everyone can benifit from £2.50 selected pints & spirits, Just ask at the bar to sign up for your QS Club Card 22:00-02:00

Fetish Events BLUF Bristol

FETCLUB

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/bluf-bristol For many BLUF represents the ultimate gay leatherman fantasy - that Tom of Finland look made real. BLUF Bristol is the west’s very own meeting exclusively for BLUF members

Fetish Events

www.outbristol.co.uk/fetclub

Leather Social

FetClub – Bristol’s newest men-only fetish wear event. We may be a new club, but between us we have many years of experience of running a men’s fetish club night in Bristol & we will be familiar to many of you.

Harness

HARNESS

Leather Market

www.outbristol.co.uk/leather-market A great way to start, expand or refresh your leather wardrobe. Choose from a wide variety of secondhand or nearly new items. The Leather Cafe will be open!

PFS

Puppy Palace

www.outbristol.co.uk/puppypalace Puppy Palace is a friendly environment to play & socialise. Running Bi-Monthly, held on the third Saturday of the month. With a great set up for Pups & Handlers or those looking to explore. www.outbristol.co.uk/ravenlite

Raven

Raven Lite

UNION

The pre-party, no dress code, social “little brother” of RAVEN. RAVEN lite is an LGBT+ fetish social where everyone is welcome; all genders and fetishwear. NO DRESSCODE but Leather / Rubber / Military / Sports Gear / Skins / Pup etc are encouraged (no nudity please).

www.outbristol.co.uk/union The ideal night for any man with an interest in leather. It’s the place to meet new guys, to catch up with mates and above all, have fun in leathers. Dresscode is minimum of one item of leather outerwear.

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/harness

Harness is a bespoke club night. An LGBT+ fetish social where everyone is welcome.

NO DRESSCODE but leather, rubber, uniform and sports gear are encouraged with or without a HARNESS! (no nudity please)

www.outbristol.co.uk/leathersocial

In association with The Leather Social, LeatherWest are proud to bring the event to the west for those with an interest in leather. With no dresscode and no entrance charge, the emphasis is on building connections between leathermen and supporting the community.

www.outbristol.co.uk/pfs Bi-Monthly fetish social at the Gin Palace, Old Market, Bristol. All welcome :) ,Puppies/Kittens Rubber, Leather, Lycra, Sports Kit, Trakkies etc.

This is open to all LGBT+ communities and their friends. www.outbristol.co.uk/raven

RAVEN is for those who prefer something different. It provides a safe, inclusive environment with plenty of dark spaces to explore your perversions. It’s a great chance to give your latest fetish gear an airing, in a welcoming atmosphere full of horny men, with the promise of a fantastic night with a bit more sleaze!

South West Rubber Men www.outbristol.co.uk/swrm A social group for guys that enjoy wearing rubber, from the full-coverage, head-to-toe guys, to those of you who are just curious & don’t have any rubber kit of your own (yet!), and everyone in-between.

UK Leather Pride www.ukleatherpride.com A fantastic weekend in of leather fun designed to celebrate the gay leathermen’s community.

We’ve lined up a range of events including social and workshops. www.outbristol.co.uk/uk-leather-pride.

www.leatherwest.co.uk

www.outbristol.co.uk/listings 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.

Activity Groups

Bristol Panthers

Outdoor Lads

Activity Groups

CycleOut Bristol

http://bristolpanthersfc.weebly.com/

Bristol’s premier gay friendly football team. Bristol Panthers Football Club is Bristol’s premier openly gay friendly football club. The current incarnation of Bristol Panthers was born on the 28th March 2009, following a advert calling for interested gay footballers and supporters, to come together socially.

www.outbristol.co.uk/cycleout

The Gay Outdoor Club’s local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cycling group for West of England cycleoutbristol@live.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. There are groups within GOC based around specific activities.

Walk Out Bristol

www.outbristol.co.uk/listings www.outbristol.co.uk/walkout

Walk Out is a project specifically for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB and Trans) people to get together to share time, thoughts and the surprisingly amazing walks in and around Bristol.

David Sully Walkout Co-ordinator walkout@lgbtbristol.org.uk 0117 353 4621

www.outdoorlads.com The UK’s most social group for gay & bisexual men who love the great outdoors. We organise hiking, camping, climbing, hostelling, biking, canoeing, sailing and skiing events & more LGBT+ Badminton Group www.outbristol.co.ulk/badminton Bristol LGBT+ Badminton Club, A social badminton club open to anybody of any age, gender or orientation.

Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club

www.GBMCC.co.uk

GBMCC began in 1977 as a club for gay men & women bikers in the UK; we are the biggest gay biking club in Europe. Our members are of all ages and backgrounds. We naturally have varied biking interests, but we are primarily a road-riding club. Riding experience ranges from novice through to advanced.

LGBT Fitness Class and Social www.stridefitness.co.uk If you want to look and feel great,improve your fitness, have more energy & meet other LGBT people then join our “LGBT Fitness class & Social” The workout is one hour with the option to stay and socialise Suitable for all levels here: Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, When: Monday, 7-8pm How much: Class £3

LGBT+ Martial Arts Network outbristol.co.uk/martialarts Bristol’s Martial Arts Network is a online group for people interested in the Martial Arts, if you looking for training partners, places to train, recommendations of gyms and places to go or just to chat with like minded people this network may be of interest to you.

GMG

Trans Info

www.gmgsouthwest.com Social group for LGBT people. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. gmgsw@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gmgsouthwest.com/

Gay Men’s Book Group

bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes.

BS3 LGBT

www.outbristol.co.uk/bs3-lgbt Aims to bring together the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities that live, work and play in the Bristol BS3 area.

http://uktrans.info Advice with practical problems such as access to healthcare & legal issues. We can guide you towards information you need and on occasion we can (with your consent) contact organizations on your behalf to resolve issues.

Bristol Crossroads http://bristol-crossroads.org.uk Meetings at Wick Village Hall Contact: Liz or Tania Informal opportunity for all transgendered people, partners & family to meet & dress in a safe and supportive environment.

Phone: 01453 757110 The Bridge, Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999 A support service for victims of sexual crime & provides a range of services. If you are a victim, we can tell you your options and help you in making your own decisions about your care. www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org Survivors UK support adult men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives. Their Helpline Webchat service is open Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 122.30pm & 6-9pm, and Thursday 12-2.30pm.

Bristol Women’s Voice www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) provides a way for women to influence the public authorities, for example the Council, health bodies and the police in how they meet women’s needs and promote women’s equality.

The Local open 24/7 for all your essentials inc Food, Drink, Condoms, Cash Machine Health & Beauty etc.

Eye Cloud open for all your essentials

LGBT Brunch

Rainbow Group

www.outbristol.co.uk/LGBTbruch First Saturday of every month at Coniston Community Centre, a great way to kick start the weekend & meet new friends.

Contact David Sully email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council employees LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446

Social Groups Missing Lesbians

Bi Visible Bristol

GayWest

Sing Out Bristol

http://www.outbristol.co.uk/listings www.missinglesbians.co.uk A free listing guide for lesbian events, social groups and organizations of interest to lesbians and within reach of Bristol UK.

www.outbristol.co.uk/bivisible We promote the presence of the bisexual community in Bristol and provide meet-ups as a safe space for bi people to meet, network and exchange ideas. Café Kino on Stokes Croft, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

www.gaywest.org.uk A social group covering the South West supporting the LGBTQIAPD Community, providing a safe and secure place to meet every Saturday morning. www.singoutbristol.com A choir run by and for LGBT people who enjoy singing. We are a very social group and musical experience is not needed.

LGBT Support Services Proud 2 Serve

www.outbristol.co.uk www.proud2serve.net

Our aim is to provide support, information and networking for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender serving, ex-serving personnel and their families both at home and abroad.

Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement, Bristol lgcm.org.uk LGCM is working for love, for peace, for justice, and for the promotion of the Christian faith especially within the LGBT community.

Imaan

www.imaan.org.uk Social Support for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Trans Muslims. Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam.

Jewish Lesbian and Gay Group

www.jglg.org.uk

The longest established Jewish LGBT group in the world. Our membership is open to Jewish men and women who areLGBT including people from many different backgrounds. We welcome non-Jewish partners to all events and non-LGBT & non-Jewish guests to certain events.

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

Avon Trans Women www.avontranswomen.org.uk We are a self help group serving Bristol and the surrounding area for male-to-female transsexuals & others undergoing gender reassignment.

Pink Herrings

Trans Bristol

GMG

pinkherrings@yahoo.co.uk

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. www.outbristol.co.uk/pinkherrings

www.gmgsouthwest.com Social group for LGBT people. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. gmgsw@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gmgsouthwest.com/

Gay Men’s Book Group

bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes.

BS3 LGBT

www.outbristol.co.uk/bs3-lgbt Aims to bring together the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities that live, work and play in the Bristol BS3 area.

LGBT Brunch

www.outbristol.co.uk/LGBTbruch First Saturday of every month at Coniston Community Centre, a great way to kick start the weekend & meet new friends.

Contact David Sully

Rainbow Group

email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council employees LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446

http://transbristol.wordpress.com A safe space where trans identified people in the Bristol area can share ideas, provide support and plan things. Anything under the trans umbrella should belong here.

Email:transbristol@gmail.com Trans Info http://uktrans.info Advice with practical problems such as access to healthcare & legal issues. We can guide you towards information you need and on occasion we can (with your consent) contact organizations on your behalf to resolve issues.

Bristol Crossroads http://bristol-crossroads.org.uk Meetings at Wick Village Hall Contact: Liz or Tania Informal opportunity for all transgendered people, partners & family to meet & dress in a safe and supportive environment.

Phone: 01453 757110 The Bridge, Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999 A support service for victims of sexual crime & provides a range of services. If you are a victim, we can tell you your options and help you in making your own decisions about your care. www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org Survivors UK support adult men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives. Their Helpline Webchat service is open Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 122.30pm & 6-9pm, and Thursday 12-2.30pm.

Bristol Women’s Voice www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) provides a way for women to influence the public authorities, for example the Council, health bodies and the police in how they meet women’s needs and promote women’s equality.

LGBT Support Services www.outbristol.co.uk Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline www.switchboard.lgbt Our helpline operates from 10am to 11pm daily on 0300 330 0630. You can also access Switchboard Instant Messaging through the following link when someone is available online - www.switchboard.lgbt Stonewall

www.stonewall.org.uk 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 Bristol Drugs Project www.bdp.org.uk Whether it is Alcohol, Heroin or Ketamine, Cocaine or Cannabis, Ecstasy or Amphetamine, we can help you make the changes you want reducing the risks, controlling your use or stopping using. 0117 987 6000 Broken Rainbow

www.brokenrainbow.org.uk If you’re in a violent relationship, or care about someone who is, call Broken Rainbow on 0300 999 5428 or 0800 999 5428. The helpline is open on Mondays and Thursdays 10am–8pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am–5 pm Freedom Youth www.facebook.com/freedomyouthlgbtq A weekly group for LGBTQ young people aged 14-25, held in central Bristol every Tuesday from 7-9.30pm You can contact Hannah at hannah@otrbristol.org.uk or call 07814 250 751.

LGBTQ Youth Cafe Yate facebook.com/groups/LGBTQyate Aged 14-19yrs old, an LGBTQ youth café in Yate on the last Sunday of every month from 19:00-21:00. Come along & find out more.

Contact Phone 01454 869 441 Email info@ yatearmadillo.co.uk University of Bath LGBT www.bathlgbt.co.uk A social & welfare student group here to help you get the most out of your university life & wheather you identify as gay,straight, bisexual, trans or are unsure of your sexuality or gender Join our Facebook group for all discussions UWE LGBT Society www.uwesu.org/network/outuwe

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. Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events.

University of Bristol LGBT+ Society

lgbtplusbristol.org.uk

We organise regular social events for all LGBT students at Bristol University Keep up to date with cultural/ recruitment events at the Bristol University LGBT+ Society. Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events Email ubu-lgbtplus@bristol.ac.uk

The Albert Kennedy Trust

www.akt.org.uk

1625 Independent People

www.1625ip.co.uk

AKT supports LGBT young people (aged 16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.

London: 020 7831 6562 Manchester: 0161 228 3308 Newcastle: 0191 281 0099

Independent People actively prevents youth homelessness and promotes a planned approach to independent living. By meeting young people’s needs, every young person achieves a positive outcome as a result of contacting us. 0117 317 8800

LGBT Support Services www.outbristol.co.uk Pace www.pacehealth.org.uk PACE is a charity promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* community. PACE provides online services that can be accessed nationally.

LGBTQ Emotional Wellness lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk This group is no longer running

Prism LGBT+ Alcohol and Drug support Call 07971354498 Free & confidential Alcohol & drugs drop in service, advice & information, needle exchange, referrals to treatment services, injecting injuries advice, Hep B vaccinations. Hep C advice & referal to treatment. Every Monday 17:00-20:00. 25-27 Midland Road Old Market, Bristol BS2. www.bdp.org.uk/prism

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 Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm THT Direct Helpline Call us on 0808 802 1221 For information and support about your sexual health and for information and concerns about HIV. Lines open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm. Free to call from landlines and mobiles in the UK.

GMFA - the gay men’s health charity www.gmfa.org.uk The UK’s leading charity dedicated to gay men’s health. Our mission is to improve gay men’s health by increasing the control they have over their own lives. www.gmfa.org.uk 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

Stop Hate UK

www.stophateuk.org Independent & confidential information, advice and support to anybody affected by LGB and T Hate Crime. Available across England, Wales & Scotland. We are here 24 hours a day: 08088010661 CALM www.theCALMzone.net/get-help A charity dedicated to preventing male suicide.

Helpline & webchat service for men of all ages that’s free, confidential & anonymous. 0800 585858 (national) Open 5pm-midnight, every day of the year.

NO GOING BACK http://nogoingback.org.uk A charity dedicated to helping LGBT people who may have fled their country due to persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bristol Families & Friends bristolfamiliesandfriends.org.uk 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. sueallenfflag@blueyonder.co.uk

THE PRIDE

SEASON

www.outbristol.co.uk/festivals LGBT History Month www.outbristol.co.uk/lgbthistory 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.

Festivals

Bear Fiesta

Swindon & Wiltshire Pride www.swindonwiltshirepride.co.uk

Festivals

Bristol Pride

www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-fiesta Held in the first weekend in June each year Bristol plays host to the Bristol Bear fiesta.these events are always well attended, check out the website for the latest information. www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-fiesta www.pridebristol.co.uk A week long festival which goes out with a bang with the Parade & Pride event, hosting music & performances from local and national acts, community stands in the heart of the city.

Held first week of July.

Southern Hibearnation www.outbristol.co.uk/southern-hibearnation Held in the first weekend in December each year Bristol in the Old Market Quarter Gay Village plays host to Southern Hibernation Bear Fesitval. These events are always well attended.

UK Leather Pride www.ukleatherpride.com A fantastic weekend of leather fun designed to celebrate the LGBT+ leather community.

We’ve lined up a range of events including social and workshops. 22-24 Sept 2017 www.outbristol.co.uk/uk-leather-pride.

Trans Pride South West www.outbristol.co.uk/transpridesw Promoting & celebrating diversity of Transgender, Non-Binary, Intersex, & Gender variant individuals. Encouraging awareness, openness & interaction. Trans Pride is 23 September 2017 IDAHOT Day www.outbristol.co.uk/idahotday The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 & aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations & stimulate interest in LGBT rights worldwide.

World Aids Day www.outbristol.co.uk/worldaidsday World Aids Day is observed on 1 December every year & aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of HIV & AIDS worldwide. The events is also a day of remberence to those who have been lost

Bath LGBT+ Pride

www.outbristol.co.uk/festivals www.outbristol.co.uk/bathlgbt+pride

Bath LGBT+ Pride is a celebration where LGBT+ groups, organisations and members of the community can meet, socialize and learn about the services on offer for them in Bath and celebrate the diversity of the city with other communities.

Launched in 2008, with the first ever Pride festival being held in Swindon. In 2009, the Pride event was expanded to incorporate Swindon & Wiltshire Pride.

Held in the Town Gardens, Swindon. The atmosphere within the park is vibrant and the Bowl Stage provides the perfect setting for a wonderful event.

Weston-Super-Mare Pride www.wsmpride.com The annual celebration of LGBT+ equality and diversity held in Weston- Super-Mare. Kicking off the day with a parade the celebrations continue in the beautiful victorian Grove Park with community stands & entertainment.

Gloucestershire Pride

www.glospride.org.uk

Gloucestershire Pride is a community focused organisation that aims to promote LGBT&I awareness over the whole year through various events, including in the Gloucestershire Pride Event day every June.

Gloucestershire Pride also aims to act as an anchor for the LGBT&I community in Gloucestershire.

Holocaust memorial day

www.hmd.org.uk

Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27 January each year. It’s a time for everyone to pause to remember the millions of people who have been murdered or whose lives have been changed beyond recognition during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides Trans Day of Remembrance(TDOR) www.outbristol.co.uk/tdor

(TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith.

Bi Visibility day www.bivisibilityday.com Bi Visibility Day, also known as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, has been marked each year since 1999 to highlight biphobia and to help people find the bisexual community.

Student Pride

www.studentpride.co.uk

Held in London the three day spectacle celebrates our mission to be the pride of conversation. Centered around a daytime festival free at the point of entry with panels, the largest free LGBT job fair, a performance stage and so much more. This is the centrepiece of a whole weekend of events held in February each year.

22-24 SEPT 2016

UK

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JULY 2018

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30 NOV -2 DEC 2018

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