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NEWS JUST IN : PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER DELIGHTS, An Evening of Music & Comedy with DEEP C DIVAS, THE WYNCYETTES, BRADFORD WOMEN SINGERS, Sunday 14th December 7.30pm, Seven Artspace, Chapel Allerton, Leeds £10 / 8 Tickets & Info 07970 904196 Deepcdivas@ntlworld.com
The 3rd Rainbow Film Festival, a major LGBT event in Shropshire, will take place from 28th November to 4th December in Shrewsbury at the Old Market Hall Cinema. Films booked so far include West Side Story, a celebration of the work of gay composer Leonard Bernstein; XXY, beautifully filmed, evocative and thought-provoking, it explores issues around gender identity, sexuality and acceptance. Also showing are: Brokeback Mountain, Rainbow’s End, Fire and The History Boys.‘The Festival offers diversity of images and experiences, a reflection of our lives, hopes, fears and dreams; the comedy and the tragedy, the laughter and tears. It allows audiences to draw from the experiences of others’, said Sue Gorbing, one of the organisers.
The Festival has a wide range of local sponsors: local businesses, Shropshire and Atcham Borough Council, Shropshire County Council and other organisations such as Age Concern, Victim Support, the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Unison. Further details can be had from viewing the website:www.rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk. This year’s Festival will be opened by The Mayor of Shrewsbury and Atcham, Cllr. Mrs Anne Chebsey. Contact: info@rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk
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PRESS RELEASE 2 NOV 08: Sue Lister, York 50+ Festival Coordinator, 01904 488870
YORK 50+ FESTIVAL
presented by the York Older People's Assembly
27 Sept – 5 Oct 2008
Three and a half thousand people enjoyed the York 50+ Festival this year – over 2,000 were over 50, but all the generations participated with over 1,000 under 50, and over 400 children. The performances, displays, workshops, social events, religious celebrations, dance and fitness sessions, swimming and cycling were much enjoyed by hundreds of participants and audience members. Business participation ranged from health and beauty treatments to shows, legal advice and fountain pen evaluation, and wider involvement is hoped for next year. The Information Fair which launched the Festival was a great success and organisers were delighted that the Sheriff and his Lady took time to open the event and talk to the 30 stall-holders at the Guildhall. Full details of the Festival programme can by found at: www.yorkassembly.org.uk/festival2008
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The Strong Breast Revolution. Whether they're shoulder-boulders, fried eggs or one of each, everyone has a word to say about breasts. A British re-imagining of the hit Canadian show, The Strong Breast Revolution is a hilarious & disarmingly honest production, examining the personal and public relationship we have with breasts. Performed by four British women: no airbrushing, no mood lighting; just an honest look, laugh and rant in support of their most talked about assets.
Why do we spend so much on pushing them up, strapping them down… and why is everyone so afraid of nipples? Have breasts become public property?
Challenge your Preconceptions;
Support the Cause:
Join the Revolution!
Note: This show contains top-free nudity. Approx run time 1hr.
Tickets £8.50 on the door, £7.50 adv..
From the 23 Sept – 4th Oct at 9pm.
The White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park road, SE11 4DJ
For reservations email canuktheatrecompany@yahoo.co.uk or call Vicki on 07806685960
www.canuktheatre.co.uk
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LGBT BALLROOM DANCING CLASS MANCHESTER: Weekly LGBT ballroom and latin class, Wednesdays 8pm beginners, 9pm improvers at Trinity High School, Hulme, Manchester. Come on your own or bring a partner, no experience needed. Great fun and a way to meet new people and learn to dance. £6 or £4 concessions. Email absolutelydancingmanchester@hotmail.com.
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Queertastic nights of words, music and dancing
Clare Summerskill & Drew Gummerson
7.30pm Saturday 13 September
A night of laughter as top comedienne Clare Summerskill reads from her book of monologues and stories, We're The Girls, and rising star Drew Gummerson reads from his novel about an eccentric gay pop duo, Me and Mickie James. Plus open mic, bookstall, bar/coffee bar, and dancing.
Hosted by Helen Sandler.
Venue: Studio LaDanza, 89 Holloway Road, London N7 8LT (020 7700 3770)
Tickets: £10
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington or Holloway Road Info and booking: www.stanzadanza.co.uk
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LGBT BALLROOM DANCING CLASS MANCHESTER: Weekly LGBT ballroom and latin class, Wednesdays 8pm beginners, 9pm improvers at Trinity High School, Hulme, Manchester. Come on your own or bring a partner, no experience needed. Great fun and a way to meet new people and learn to dance. £6 or £4 concessions. Email absolutelydancingmanchester@hotmail.com for more details.
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TOUCH OF CLASS WOMENS DISCO 139 High Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1LX. WOMENS ONLY DISCO WITH VERY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE – 3rd Saturday of Every Month – Entrance £3 – Open 8pm-12pm. Saturday 16th August, Saturday 20th September, Saturday 18th October, Saturday 15th November, Saturday 20th December, Wednesday 31st December. For more info contact: - Doreen 07834483646 or Jackie 07709185235. Email – cheeky.chick.2k7@hotmail.com
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The Chalice a powerful weekend workshop for women with Janet Parker. The Chalice is designed in the female tradition, as a vessel in which awareness, healing and empowerment can take place. In the workshop, you will tap into the deep well of wisdom, strength and joy that you have inside. This workshop is for all women who want to discover and be more of who they really are – we will create a safe, fun place for you to explore and discover. Date: 18-19 Oct 2008 Venue: 37 Hackney Road London, E2 7NX Price: £195 Early Bird Offer: £150 (when paid for in full by 18 Sept 2008) Payment plans available. For more information please see: www.xtraordinary-life.com/women_ws.htm or Email: info@xtraordinary-life.
Aberystwyth, monthly lesbian night, Wrecked, at the Boat Club, South Beach, third Thursday of every month from seven, all welcome, eclectic friendly crowd, pool, regular theme nights/performances, for more info contact Sara on 07817 938223 or check Wrecked Facebook group
Over The Rainbow Events
Civil Ceremonies at Over the Rainbow
Looking for that special venue to hold your Civil Partnership ceremony? Over the Rainbow is a licensed venue for civil ceremonies: "It is this calm serenity that attracted us to Over the Rainbow and one of the main reasons why we chose it for our special day". Email for details: info@overtherainbowwales.co.uk
York 50+ Festival in Schools
The York Older People's Assembly would like to invite the participation of schools in the 2008 York 50+ Festival. This is a splendid opportunity to bridge the intergenerational gap in our community and here are a few ideas to spark action and participation:
Sports events; Workshops in art and photography; Children and adults creating music in workshops, leading to performance; Singing together — why not start an intergenerational group?; Projects in any and every subject, with kids working with parents and grandparents to produce work for display at parents' evenings, open days, etc. Contact Sue Lister, 50+ Festival Co-ordinator, on 01904 488 870 to discuss possibilities. The application deadline is mid- July - information and forms are available at www.yorkassembly.org.uk
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OCTOBER
Belinda O'Hooley appointed programmer of YLAF (Thu 23rd - Sun 26th October)
Belinda is putting together a fabulous evening of comedy and music that will take place at The Grand Opera House in York on Friday, 24rd October. The line-up is top secret at the moment but will be announced very soon, so keep checking out this noticeboard.
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REGULAR NEWS & EVENTS
New Lesbian Reading Group in Warrington
The Warrington Lesbian Reading Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Friends Meeting House, 1 Academy Way, WA1 2NR at 7.30pm.
For more information contact either Tracy 07743 441 269 or Angie 07758 667 172
DIVA magazine now available on audio...
DIVA, the UK's bestselling lifestyle mag for gay and bi women, is available on tape for readers with visual impairments from FAB (Feminist Audio Books) www.feministaudiobooks.co.uk.
Chance to Dance — Social Dance
Come and join us for a relaxed evening of Latin & Ballroom dancing for lesbians and gay men. Every 1st Saturday of the month from 8pm-11pm at Heaton Village Hall, Ashwell Road, Bradford, where you are free to bring your own drinks. An hour's tuition at the start (Beginners and Improvers) will be given by Mira, then general dancing until 11pm. Cost £7 (£4 concessions).
Chance to Dance — Classes
A series of Ballroom & Latin classes for lesbians and gay men is being held fortnightly on Sundays from 6.30 - 8.30pm at Heaton Village Hall. Mira will teach Beginners at 6.30; and Improvers at 7.30; £4 per class or £7 for both classes. For more details on both of the above, please contact Kirsty kjsettle@hotmail.co.uk
To see your event listed here email emma@millivres.co.uk
The 3rd Rainbow Film Festival, a major LGBT event in Shropshire, will take place from 28th November to 4th December in Shrewsbury at the Old Market Hall Cinema. Films booked so far include West Side Story, a celebration of the work of gay composer Leonard Bernstein; XXY, beautifully filmed, evocative and thought-provoking, it explores issues around gender identity, sexuality and acceptance. Also showing are: Brokeback Mountain, Rainbow’s End, Fire and The History Boys.‘The Festival offers diversity of images and experiences, a reflection of our lives, hopes, fears and dreams; the comedy and the tragedy, the laughter and tears. It allows audiences to draw from the experiences of others’, said Sue Gorbing, one of the organisers.
The Festival has a wide range of local sponsors: local businesses, Shropshire and Atcham Borough Council, Shropshire County Council and other organisations such as Age Concern, Victim Support, the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and Unison. Further details can be had from viewing the website:www.rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk. This year’s Festival will be opened by The Mayor of Shrewsbury and Atcham, Cllr. Mrs Anne Chebsey. Contact: info@rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk
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PRESS RELEASE 2 NOV 08: Sue Lister, York 50+ Festival Coordinator, 01904 488870
YORK 50+ FESTIVAL
presented by the York Older People's Assembly
27 Sept – 5 Oct 2008
Three and a half thousand people enjoyed the York 50+ Festival this year – over 2,000 were over 50, but all the generations participated with over 1,000 under 50, and over 400 children. The performances, displays, workshops, social events, religious celebrations, dance and fitness sessions, swimming and cycling were much enjoyed by hundreds of participants and audience members. Business participation ranged from health and beauty treatments to shows, legal advice and fountain pen evaluation, and wider involvement is hoped for next year. The Information Fair which launched the Festival was a great success and organisers were delighted that the Sheriff and his Lady took time to open the event and talk to the 30 stall-holders at the Guildhall. Full details of the Festival programme can by found at: www.yorkassembly.org.uk/festival2008
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The Strong Breast Revolution. Whether they're shoulder-boulders, fried eggs or one of each, everyone has a word to say about breasts. A British re-imagining of the hit Canadian show, The Strong Breast Revolution is a hilarious & disarmingly honest production, examining the personal and public relationship we have with breasts. Performed by four British women: no airbrushing, no mood lighting; just an honest look, laugh and rant in support of their most talked about assets.
Why do we spend so much on pushing them up, strapping them down… and why is everyone so afraid of nipples? Have breasts become public property?
Challenge your Preconceptions;
Support the Cause:
Join the Revolution!
Note: This show contains top-free nudity. Approx run time 1hr.
Tickets £8.50 on the door, £7.50 adv..
From the 23 Sept – 4th Oct at 9pm.
The White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park road, SE11 4DJ
For reservations email canuktheatrecompany@yahoo.co.uk or call Vicki on 07806685960
www.canuktheatre.co.uk
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LGBT BALLROOM DANCING CLASS MANCHESTER: Weekly LGBT ballroom and latin class, Wednesdays 8pm beginners, 9pm improvers at Trinity High School, Hulme, Manchester. Come on your own or bring a partner, no experience needed. Great fun and a way to meet new people and learn to dance. £6 or £4 concessions. Email absolutelydancingmanchester@hotmail.com.
...........................................................................................................................................................
Queertastic nights of words, music and dancing
Clare Summerskill & Drew Gummerson
7.30pm Saturday 13 September
A night of laughter as top comedienne Clare Summerskill reads from her book of monologues and stories, We're The Girls, and rising star Drew Gummerson reads from his novel about an eccentric gay pop duo, Me and Mickie James. Plus open mic, bookstall, bar/coffee bar, and dancing.
Hosted by Helen Sandler.
Venue: Studio LaDanza, 89 Holloway Road, London N7 8LT (020 7700 3770)
Tickets: £10
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington or Holloway Road Info and booking: www.stanzadanza.co.uk
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LGBT BALLROOM DANCING CLASS MANCHESTER: Weekly LGBT ballroom and latin class, Wednesdays 8pm beginners, 9pm improvers at Trinity High School, Hulme, Manchester. Come on your own or bring a partner, no experience needed. Great fun and a way to meet new people and learn to dance. £6 or £4 concessions. Email absolutelydancingmanchester@hotmail.com for more details.
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TOUCH OF CLASS WOMENS DISCO 139 High Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1LX. WOMENS ONLY DISCO WITH VERY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE – 3rd Saturday of Every Month – Entrance £3 – Open 8pm-12pm. Saturday 16th August, Saturday 20th September, Saturday 18th October, Saturday 15th November, Saturday 20th December, Wednesday 31st December. For more info contact: - Doreen 07834483646 or Jackie 07709185235. Email – cheeky.chick.2k7@hotmail.com
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The Chalice a powerful weekend workshop for women with Janet Parker. The Chalice is designed in the female tradition, as a vessel in which awareness, healing and empowerment can take place. In the workshop, you will tap into the deep well of wisdom, strength and joy that you have inside. This workshop is for all women who want to discover and be more of who they really are – we will create a safe, fun place for you to explore and discover. Date: 18-19 Oct 2008 Venue: 37 Hackney Road London, E2 7NX Price: £195 Early Bird Offer: £150 (when paid for in full by 18 Sept 2008) Payment plans available. For more information please see: www.xtraordinary-life.com/women_ws.htm or Email: info@xtraordinary-life.
Aberystwyth, monthly lesbian night, Wrecked, at the Boat Club, South Beach, third Thursday of every month from seven, all welcome, eclectic friendly crowd, pool, regular theme nights/performances, for more info contact Sara on 07817 938223 or check Wrecked Facebook group
Over The Rainbow Events
Civil Ceremonies at Over the Rainbow
Looking for that special venue to hold your Civil Partnership ceremony? Over the Rainbow is a licensed venue for civil ceremonies: "It is this calm serenity that attracted us to Over the Rainbow and one of the main reasons why we chose it for our special day". Email for details: info@overtherainbowwales.co.uk
York 50+ Festival in Schools
The York Older People's Assembly would like to invite the participation of schools in the 2008 York 50+ Festival. This is a splendid opportunity to bridge the intergenerational gap in our community and here are a few ideas to spark action and participation:
Sports events; Workshops in art and photography; Children and adults creating music in workshops, leading to performance; Singing together — why not start an intergenerational group?; Projects in any and every subject, with kids working with parents and grandparents to produce work for display at parents' evenings, open days, etc. Contact Sue Lister, 50+ Festival Co-ordinator, on 01904 488 870 to discuss possibilities. The application deadline is mid- July - information and forms are available at www.yorkassembly.org.uk
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OCTOBER
Belinda O'Hooley appointed programmer of YLAF (Thu 23rd - Sun 26th October)
Belinda is putting together a fabulous evening of comedy and music that will take place at The Grand Opera House in York on Friday, 24rd October. The line-up is top secret at the moment but will be announced very soon, so keep checking out this noticeboard.
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REGULAR NEWS & EVENTS
New Lesbian Reading Group in Warrington
The Warrington Lesbian Reading Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Friends Meeting House, 1 Academy Way, WA1 2NR at 7.30pm.
For more information contact either Tracy 07743 441 269 or Angie 07758 667 172
DIVA magazine now available on audio...
DIVA, the UK's bestselling lifestyle mag for gay and bi women, is available on tape for readers with visual impairments from FAB (Feminist Audio Books) www.feministaudiobooks.co.uk.
Chance to Dance — Social Dance
Come and join us for a relaxed evening of Latin & Ballroom dancing for lesbians and gay men. Every 1st Saturday of the month from 8pm-11pm at Heaton Village Hall, Ashwell Road, Bradford, where you are free to bring your own drinks. An hour's tuition at the start (Beginners and Improvers) will be given by Mira, then general dancing until 11pm. Cost £7 (£4 concessions).
Chance to Dance — Classes
A series of Ballroom & Latin classes for lesbians and gay men is being held fortnightly on Sundays from 6.30 - 8.30pm at Heaton Village Hall. Mira will teach Beginners at 6.30; and Improvers at 7.30; £4 per class or £7 for both classes. For more details on both of the above, please contact Kirsty kjsettle@hotmail.co.uk
To see your event listed here email emma@millivres.co.uk
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