OutStories - share and celebrate LGBT History Month

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 (please note, some changes to this programme are displayed below).

LGBT History Walk around Bath - Sunday, 5th February 2012 - 2pm to 3:30.
Meet by the War Memorial in Queen's Parade, Bath. A walk around the centre of Bath, pointing out the buildings and monuments which have LGBT associations, either as places where people socialised or as meeting places for the LGBT movement over the last forty years. The walk should last about an hour and a half and finish back by the War Memorial, with the option of warming up in a local, tea-shop. Led by Robert Howes of Gay West. For details phone 0870 811 1990. Free event, but a donation to OSB would be welcome.

Celebrating Trans Lives - Thursday, 16th February --- change of speaker to be announced

Beacons, Icons and Dykons, "The Killing of Sister George" - Friday, 24th February --- now cancelled due to copyright issues.