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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the huge variety of different faiths that are practiced in Bristol? Whether or not you choose to follow a certain faith, perhaps you are interested to know how and where others choose to worship? Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day is an annual event, offering the opportunity for local people to visit a range of places of worship and learn about the many faith communities that exist in the city.

The day is being organised by the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum and is supported by Bristol City Council. Twenty one different places of worship will be opening their doors to visitors, five of which have formed a designated ‘Faith Trail’ each representing a different faith. At each of these five core venues there will be an opportunity to participate in a discussion around the issue of ‘What can diverse Bristol learn from your faith?’ The discussions will take place at specific times at each venue. See details in the Bristol Diverse Open Doors Day leaflet.

For further information, contact the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum on 07834 812663 or email info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

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International Women’s Day is fast approaching. In preparation for the day of celebrations on the 8th March 2012, Bristol City Council’s Equalities Team are in the process of compiling a programme to publicise events that are planned across Bristol.

The Equalities Team would like to hear from any community groups or organisations which plan to hold a celebration or event for International Women's Day so that they can help to raise local awareness. They plan to produce a web based programme which they will circulate to organisations to publish on their websites and possibly some printed copies.  

Time is of the essence and they will need details of your event by 5pm on Thursday 9th February.

If you would like them to include anything in the programme please let them know by emailing: anneke.van.eijkern@bristol.gov.uk and jan.youngs@bristol.gov.uk  (Please copy your email to both of them as they are job sharing the organisation of the programme). 

 

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In February this year, Bristol will join in the national celebrations of LGBT History Month.

Organised to coincide with the annual celebration of the 2003 abolition of Section 28, LGBT History Month is an opportunity to openly celebrate lifestyles that historically, many people have been forced to keep hidden. Events are being held across Bristol to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the city and across the country.

This year's programme of events which includes talks, workshops, performances, exhibitions,  local tours and more, was put together by OutStories Bristol in conjunction with Bristol City Council, Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, CycleOut Bristol, M Shed, Gay West and Hydra Books.

It is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the varied histories of Bristol’s LGBT population and how these histories continue to impact the lives of local people today.
For more information on LGBT History Month and for events in the Southwest, visit:  http://lgbthistorymonth.org.uk or download flyer