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how Greenwich’s libraries are celebrating LGBTQIA+ history with pantomime dame Mama G of BGT fame

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Greenwich Council is supporting LGBTQIA+ History Month with a range of events.

Kicking things o will be Charlton Athletic’s rst ever Football vs Homophobia week with themed matches until January 28 held in partnership with club supporters group the Proud Valiants and LGBTQIA+ side Charlton Invicta.

Then, between February 2-17, pantomime dame Mama G will return to the borough’s libraries for ve storytime dates.

Performed by Robert Pearce, her shows feature tales focused on being who you want and loving who you are for children and their adults. A regular performer with her company Petit Pantos, she has also auditioned as a dame for Britain’s Got Talent.

February will also see the borough’s libraries’ reading groups focus on LGBTQIA+ authors, while its weekly craft sessions will explore queer themes.

Greenwich Council cabinet member for equality, culture and communities, Cllr Adel Khaireh, said: “This February, the council and our partners have an exciting programme of fun and educational events exploring LGBTQIA+ History for residents to get involved with.

“This year’s theme is ‘claiming our past, celebrating our present, creating our future.’ It encourages us all to learn more about the invaluable achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ people to our society.

“From historic gures, to those lesser-known but no less important people who’ve worked behind the scenes to make progress possible, let’s celebrate those who have fought and are ghting against prejudice to create a better future.

“This month is a time for both our LGBTQIA+ community and allies to think about how far we have come in the ght for equality, but also the work still to be done all year round.”

Go to royalgreenwich.gov.uk for more information

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