PRIDE IN FOOTBALL AT FR NOTTINGHAM FOREST E QB E
Nottinghamshire’s Queer Bulletin
June/July 2018 Number 102
In this issue
Boldly stroking Look for the duck ‘Pride in Football’ the alliance of is looking towards increasing its Walking the dog LGBT+ fan groups in the UK inclusivity - see page 5. Diverse stags (www.prideinfootball.co.uk) is Cricket for footballers People from the Sporting and holding a 3 day event in Notting- Rewinding Worksop LGBT communities will enjoy a Surveys and studies ham from June 8th to June 10th. programme of Keynote Speak- Artichokes ers, Panels, Workshops and Net- Gay means happy This year’s event, #Callitout working events at the City Wanna dance? 2018 in Nottingham, will cele- A pearl of tolerance brate the fast growing Lesbian, Ground, Nottingham - with fur- Gay, Bi and Trans Football Fan ther venues across the weekend Group movement. to be confirmed - see next page.
And other stuff In Nottingham we already have LGBT Pies / Notts County’s LGBT+ Supporters’ Group and LGBT Trickies / Nottingham Forest’s LGBT+ Supporters’ Group and now Mansfield Town
WORKSOP PRIDE III
If you have any information, news, gossip or libel or wish to comment on anything in QB, please contact
QB Notts LGBT+ Network 7 Mansfield Road Nottingham NG1 3FB or e-mail [email protected]
The deadline for the next edition will be June 24th Building on the success of its two previous years, Worksop Pride con- tinues to be a free annual event for the LGBT+ community, their Notts LGBT + Network friends, families and allies. To keep up with what’s in store, go to is registered Switchboard is registered charity charity number 1114273 http://worksoppride.co.uk/ no. 1114273
A free programme, (with brunch and lunch) of speakers, workshops , culture and leisure strands for LGBT+ football fans, campaigners, club & league staff and other stakeholders, CALLITOUT will be held at the City Ground on Saturday 9th June with additional elements around Nottingham on Fri- day 8th and Sunday 10th.
Saturday’s line-up features out gay referee Ryan Atkin, ex Leeds director and human rights activist David Haigh, Forest dynast Helena Doughty and broadcaster Bob Ballard with Jon Holmes of Sky Sports Digital facilitating. We’re also hoping that England Table Tennis’ Kelly Sibley will join us to Gates open at 11.am show off her Commonwealth Games Gold!
Nottingham Lions football team is organising a Workshops and panels will examine the need for cricket game featuring several well-known local broadcasting standards on LGBT-phobia, address people. The aim is to raise money for Notts LGBT+ the lack of inclusion and human rights guarantees Network. from international competition hosts until 2014, re-
At the time of writing, the following people have view development of LGBT+ fan groups individually agreed to take part: and as a movement and consider the prospect of an elite male player coming out. Graham Chapman - Deputy Leader Nottingham City Council The programme finale will be a screening of the Col. P Quaite MBE of the Royal Engineers Brighton Kop with Director Q&A with drinks availa- Arsher Ali - English Actor ble from the bar and the day will include a tour of Stan Collymore - Ex Nottingham Forest Player the iconic Forest stadium. Owen Shipton - Notts TV Producer Dominic Heale - Journalist BBC On Saturday evening we’re delighted to be co- Matt Teale - Journalist ITV Central hosting Mario, the film about a Swiss gay footballer Elizabeth McKenna - The Apprentice: Contestant ahead of its UK theatrical release in partnership John Hess - BBC East Midlands Political Editor with Peccadillo and Broadway Cinema. Broadway Charlotte Gilmartin - Olympic Speed Skater will also be screening Just Charlie for us on Friday Charlie Slater - BBC Weather Presenter evening following a welcome drinks reception from Iain Chambers - GEM106 the mayor of Nottingham. The weekend ends with Siobhan Prior - Nottingham Wild Cats and England the Pride in Football AGM at Notts County’s Mead- Commonwealth Basketball Player ow Lane on Sunday
In addition to money raised on the day, an online Workshop options: fundraiser has already started. It’s at Preparing for an elite male player coming out https://tinyurl.com/y82furhw Developing and building a successful LGBT+ fan group Young People as LGBT+ fans DIRECTIONS Minimum standards for Press, Broadcast and Having crossed Trent Bridge, take the A52 Rad- Social Media on LGBT-phobia and Bantz cliffe Road past the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on your right. Pass Macdonalds on your left. At the Complimentary Registration here: register early to next set of traffic lights, go straight on (right-ish confirm your place! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ continues down Radcliffe Road, sharp left takes callitout-2018-registration-45513285462 you to Lady Bay Bridge). Then take an immediate Contact @prideinfootball on Twitter, Facebook.com/ left turn into the Lady Bay Sports Ground. prideinfootball This is the message we got from Legacy Clubs. They hope to open the club late 2018/early 2019 and their website includes a survey so that you can make your views know on what you think would constitute and good LGBTQ+ club for Nottingham. Go to
http://legacynightclubs.co.uk/ JOIN THE PARADE
Join us for yet another year of fantastic LGBTQ fiction. This year we have 28 authors from all over the world attending the two day event. They will be talking about writing, publishing and what’s new in LGBTQ fiction.
This very special festival in Nottingham is friendly, fun and welcoming. Tickets are only £3 per day and that includes the after parties. Tickets can be purchased through Waterstones at Worksop Pride kicks off with the North Notts Diver- https://tinyurl.com/y7pblex9 sity Parade: assembling at Worksop Train station at 11.am. the parade will travel along Carlton Rd, onto bridge place and then continue up Bridge St, to join the main event at 12 noon. A great way to show your support and solidarity with the LGBT+ community. If you would like to take part, please email:
EY UP ME DUCK
BITOPIA is a social group for bisexuals in Notting- ham. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Lord Roberts Pub, 24 Broad Street, NG1 3AN from 7.30pm to 11 pm. Look for the table with the duck.
TransUnite is a recently constructed website THE NETWORK WANTS MORE LIKES which helps you find a trans group near you. At the moment you can access over 100 verified UK Those people who like LGBT+ Network’s Facebook Trans support groups and locate one close to you. page receive regular information about what’s new Detailed profiles offer specific information on the and what’s happening locally. If you want to publi- scope of support provided, meeting schedules and cise something you are doing, ask us to put in on contact information. Go to
Facebook and you will reach hundreds of people. https://www.transunite.co.uk/ RESEARCHING HATE CRIME NatCen Social Research is carrying out a study to explore people’s views and experiences of hate crime, motivations and barriers to reporting it, and interactions with the police and/or support organisa- tion in relation to these experiences. NatCen is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and was com- Childline Nottingham is looking for volunteers from missioned by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constab- a variety of backgrounds and perspectives to sup- ulary and Fire & Rescue Services to carry out this port young people through phone, chat and email study. counselling. Counsellors support children and As part of the study, NatCen would like to talk to any- young people through listening on the phone or one who has been a victim of any type of hate crime over our 1:1 chat service. or hate-related incident in Nottinghamshire from Jan-
We have volunteers here from 16 – 80 who are uary 2017. The sort of things they will ask about dur- from all different backgrounds. We have several ing the interview are: roles which take up between 2 and 4.25 hours each A bit about your background and daily life week. We offer full training, social events and ongo- Your experience(s) of hate crime ing support and workshops to our volunteers. Your views about reporting the crime to the police The main roles are: Any help and support you may have received throughout this process. Volunteer counsellor 4 1/4 hours/week E-mail counsellor 4 1/4 hours/week Each interview will take around 60 minutes and can Switchboard role 2 hours/week take place over the phone or face-to-face. Taking part
There are also limited spaces for Volunteer Admin- is completely voluntary, and you are free to change istrators who give 4 hours/week dealing with pre- your mind at any time. NatCen will write a report paring display materials and information packs; ar- about the issues you and others speak about in the chiving and record keeping; photocopying; attend- interviews, but they will not use your name and any details that could identify you in any way. Everyone ing events to promote the work of Childline. who participates in the research will receive £20 to If you are interested and would like more infor- thank them for their time. If you are interested in tak- mation, contact Claire Perry. ing part or would like further information, contact: [email protected] [email protected] or Freephone 0808 169 1224. Direct Line: 01158384920 HOW TO REPORT A HATE CRIME There are many ways to report a hate crime. You can choose the option that is best for you.
Directly to the police: in case of emergency call 999, otherwise call 101 On line with True Vision, which gives you the option to report it anonymously, go to www.report-it.org.uk There’s now an online mag for gays and lesbians over 50. Gay 50 Plus is at www.gay50plus.net Find your local Third Party Reporting Centre Yes, it’s very USA focused, but it recommends and report it there. For more information go to “Summertime in eccentric Great Britain” and who www.communitiesinc.or.uk would criticise that description when they list the Call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 following attractions: Contact Nottinghamshire Victim Care who can provide advocacy and casework support The Blackawton Festival of Worm Charming for victims of hate crime - call 0800 304 7575 Cheese rolling at Cooper’s Hill The Padstow ‘Obby ‘Oss Festival Information provided by Communitiesinc The World Bog Snorkelling Championship
The Egremont World Gurning Championship The TRUE VISION website explains clearly what a The Thursday night Pride Every Thursday events hate crime is and that includes internet hate crime. in Worksop are moving around. They are now at It gives advice and guidance about reporting hate REWIND in Worksop. To keep up to date, always crimes, including reporting hate crimes online, if check their Facebook page you do not want to report directly to the police. Go to http://www.report-it.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/PrideNightsEveryThursday/ FREE LGBT HATE CRIME TRAINING DIVERSIFYING THE STAGS
The Police and Crime Commissioner has approved Notts County already the continuation of this training for a fifth year. It is has its Magpies LGBTQ available to any organisation which can provide a supporters group and venue and gather 8 or more people. LGBT Trickies hope to set up something similar The training looks at general LGBT awareness and for Forest. The Stags in at the nature, frequency, causes and effects of hate Mansfield aren’t there crime against LGBT people. The training examines yet, but they would like reasons why this hate crime is under-reported and your help to make the deals with ways of overcoming the barriers to re- stadium a “level playing porting. If requested, the training can focus on spe- field for all”. cific issues such as the experiences and concerns of younger LGBT people or on same-sex domestic Their aims are: abuse. to set up the group initially to generate ideas about how to be more community inclusive. The most recent training produced the following to identify different community groups to con- comments: tact / work with What a fantastic training session – so informative. I to investigate how the club can work to bene- have learnt so much; your presentation is superb, fit local groups very engaging. Brilliant course, very well done, thor- to investigate how the club can encourage a oughly enjoyed it – have learnt so much, very inter- more diverse range of the community to be- esting. Excellent overview of LGBT issue, how the come regular visitors to the club on match law has changed over time – thank you. Very en- days lightening and thought provoking – good presenter to investigate how the club can encourage who kept the interest going – could listen all day, community groups to use club facilities for thank you. Inspiring and informative, really well pre- other occasions. to establish an external advisory group sented. I learned a great deal and have a lot to think about – thank you. Excellent opportunity to reflect If you would like to help, e-mail Danielle Hett at on the issues and the need to consider our ap- Danielle.Hett@Mansfield town.net proach to all users. Absolutely fantastic, lots of de- tail, shocking facts, very relevant information, thor- OSCARS FOR EQUALITY ough and very enjoyable. I have learned so much, so informative and challenging, the LGBT training should be compulsory.
If the training sounds useful, leave details with the Network on 0115 9348485 or e-mail [email protected]
During this year’s Oscar awards two films that relate to ‘Equality’ won. These films are:
A Fantastic Woman - A transgender singer faces scorn and discrimination after the sudden death of her older boyfriend.
The Silent Child - A deaf 4-year-old girl named Lib- “Gay means happy” say the people at Gaydar and by lives in a world of silence until a caring social Means Happy is the name of their new online digi- worker teaches her to use sign language to com- tal magazine. At the moment, the mag is divided municate. into the following sections: On Thursday 15th March, The City Council celebrat-
Stories; culture; money; heroes; love ed the success of both these films. We invited members from both the LGBT and Deaf community You can get it by e-mail by going on their subscrip- and those with an interest in equality to attend the tion list or just go to the website, which is Lord Mayor’s parlour to witness the signing of the official letters that have been sent to the Oscars https://meanshappy.com/ and Actresses. MAY 17TH 2018
May 17th is the International Day Against Homo- phobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Worldwide LGBT organisations elect “Alliances for Solidarity” as the 2018 global theme.
Putting the focus of the Day on Solidarity and Alli- ances can create a valuable opportunity for all of us to reach out to our current partners to reinforce our bond, to reach out to new partners to raise aware- ness of our commonalities, and to engage in collec- tive action around the Day.
This focus should also be a welcome reminder of the need for solidarity within the communities of sexual and gender minorities, as the rights of one specific group cannot be solidly secured if the rights of other groups are left unchallenged.
See http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/ for what’s going on around the world.
A DANISH WELCOME Bi Community News does exactly what it says on the tin. It has a diary, details of events, general The first ever annual news - local and international - and, of course, it is Aeroe Rainbow bi-monthly. Read it at Family Festival will take place from the http://www.bicommunitynews.co.uk/ 19 – 25th of August
2018. An LGBTQ+ family holiday that For Council housing celebrates our fami- in Nottingham and lies’ diversity a range of job opportunities visit The festival will provide a space for LGBTQ+ fami- lies to be themselves while holidaying in beautiful, www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk peaceful surroundings; meeting other families that mirror our own; and celebrating LGBTQ+ families in or call 0845 330 3131. all their diverse and intersectional glory. Homeless or losing your home? Contact Aeroe is a small island in southern Denmark that Nottingham City Council Housing Aid has a strong maritime history. This historical inter- on 0115 87 63300. nationalism has made Aeroe’s inhabitants look to the world beyond the island’s narrow borders and
has created a pearl of tolerance, acceptance and If you want to receive QB by e-mail, contact LGBT+ openness that each year welcomes international Network and ask to be put on to the e-mail list. The visitors and LGBTQ+ couples and families. Go to e-mailed version not only appears 10 days before
the printed version - it’s also in glorious colour! https://www.rainbowfamilyfestival.com/ THE BIG BI FUN DAY
What is a Big Bi Fun Day? It’s a family friendly social event for people who are attracted to more than one gender, their friends, family, partners, children, and allies. What do people do at the event?
Consume food and drinks (not alcohol!); meet new people; catch up with friends; sit and chat; play board games; read; do crafts; bring fun things to share and do.
It’s on Saturday 12th May 2018 from 1-5pm LGBT EVENTS AT FIVE LEAVES At The Friends Meeting House,16 Queens Road Leicester, LE2 1WP
It’s free! (But donations to help cover the cost of the event are most welcome.) For more info e-mail [email protected]
A TRANSGENDER STUDY
Investigating the influence of the coming out expe- rience on mental health in transgender women: A qualitative study
This study is looking for adult transgender women willing to take part in a study investigating the ef- fects of the coming out experience on mental health. The study will consist of an interview in which you are asked to talk about your experience, how you view it and the effect this had on you. There are 2 upcoming evenings of interest at Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a, Long Row, Nottingham. If you are interested, or wish to know more infor- mation, please contact Peter Purton was the TUC’s first LGBT officer. His [email protected] book, Champions of Equality, of relevance to eve- ryone interested in equality and trade union history, reveals how LGBT trade union members organised to win recognition, then support, and how trade un- ions supported the struggles of LGBT communities in Britain and across the world.
Wed. May 9th 7.00-8.30pm £3 (incl. refreshments)
Please join us to launch Hongwei Bao’s new book Queer Comrades on queer China, the first book to NEW 50+ LESBIANS GROUP look at gay identity and queer activism in the Peo- ple’s Republic of China from a cultural studies per- Age UK Notts is hosting a meeting on Friday 25th spective. Dr Hongwei Bao is Assistant Professor in May at 2pm for lesbians aged aged 50+ who would Media Studies at the University of Nottingham. be interested in a new social group. The meeting will be held at Age UK Notts, 12 Shakespeare St Wed. May 23rd 7-8.30pm (free, incl. refreshments) NG1 4FQ. Anyone wishing for further information can email: [email protected], call To book a place at each event, simply email us at Nicky on 0115 8440011 or leave a message on [email protected] 07872839625.
Notts LGBT+ Network SOME LOCAL LISTINGS
Coming out and going out. Staying in. Outburst! Group for LGBT young people aged 11-19 Feeling down. Meeting up. Meets Wednesdays at NGY (29-33 Castle gate) Phone Base 51 (at NGY) on 9525040 for details Breaking up.. Safer sex and everything in between. Trans4me Young trans people’s group. Meets Wednesdays at the Health Shop, 12, Broad Street, Tel. 07958 194768 Contact us LGBT+ WOW, 16-25 LGBT Youth Group. Wed. 6.30 - 8.30pm 0115 934 8485 Service 16-25 Trans group, 1st Thursday each month 6-30 - 8.30pm or text 07481 344040 11-16 LGBT group, Wed. 4-30 - 6.30pm all at Centre Place, Worksop. Tel 01909 479191 email [email protected] Monday to Friday 7 pm to 9.15 pm Details of the following local groups can be obtained from LGBT+ Network: 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FB. Notts Hyking Dykes; Women’s Badminton; Badminton Social; Lesbian &
[email protected] Gay Christian Movement; Chameleons (trans); Nottingham & Trent Uni LGBT Societies; Peak Rufties women’s walking group; Man Up (bears, www.nottslgbt.com leather group); Women’s Midweek book group; Sanctuary (LGBT/BME Follow us on Facebook at group); Lesbian Café evening; Gay History Tours; Nottm Bi Women’s www.facebook.com/NottsLGBT Group; LiNk-Notts (lesbian e-mail info); QT Notts e-mail info sharing; Eat Out Social; Nottingham Lions football team; Nottingham Women’s Crafts- Twitter at https://twitter.com/nottsLGBT people; Trans Hub (support for Notts Trans community); Lirain (Lesbians ******************************************** into real ale); Nottingham Invasion - trans night out: LGBT 20s & 30s; For- Nottinghamshire’s Rainbow Heritage est Kickers women’s football; Tagadere (HIV+ support); Trans Space Notts
c/o NVAC, 7 Mansfield Road, group; BiTopia & BiTalkia (Bi social groups); Emerge (Police, fire, ambu- lance social group); Silver Pride Gay/Bi 55+Men’s group: Gay Outdoor Nottingham NG1 3FB. Club; Dinner Ladies (women’s eat out group); Kairos (Lesbian Immigration 0115 9349529 Support Group); QTIPOC (for QTI people of colour); Rainbow Families [email protected] (LGBT parents & children).
www.nottsrainbowheritage.org.uk Download a directory of groups & services from the Local Facilities page of
https://twitter.com/rainbowheritage the LGBT+ Network’s website
DIARY
THE LARAMIE PROJECT TRANS SPACE NOTTS A safe, accessible, facilitated sup- port group for all under the trans umbrella and people who support them. Meets 1st Monday each month 7-9pm. For details contact Notts LGBT+ Network or e-mail [email protected]
RUFUS RETURNS
Laramie, Wyoming. 1998. 20 year old Matthew Shep- ard was horrifically murdered in a homophobic attack that shocked the town of Laramie. 3rd year Theatre Arts students will mark 20 years since Matthew’s death with a performance of The Laramie Project.
Using verbatim dialogue and the real words of the residents of Laramie, the show delves into their lives to examine how Matthew’s death became a catalyst for change in America and in the UK. Written by Previous editions of QB have mentioned that Rufus Moises Kaufman and The Tectonic Theatre Project Wainwright is related to Robin Hood - or at least to this is a poignant and relevant show about justice. Sir John Clanvowe, who wrote the original legend of May 4th & 5th, Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Robin Hood. The versatile performer visits the Roy- Peter's Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF 01332 59 39 39 al Concert Hall on Saturday June 23rd.7.30pm.