LGBT history is celebrated each year in February. It is an opportunity for all of us to learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the UK.
Because the lives and achievements of LGBT people have so often been hidden, it has been easy for others to stereotype and distort the reality of what it means to live as a gay or lesbian person. By presenting an honest appraisal of LGBT lives, LGBT history month seeks to replace ignorance with knowledge and understanding. Ultimately, it's an opportunity for remembrance, celebration, debate and discussion around the continued struggle for LGBT equality
Further details of LGBT history month can be found at: http://www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/;
Test your own knowledge of LGBT issues - take part in the 2012 sexual orientation quiz (answers included!)
Some events happening locally in 2012:
LGBT History Walk around Bath, Sunday, 5th February 2012 2pm to 3:30.
Location: Meet by the War Memorial in Queen’s Parade.
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.
Supporting Transgender People Workshop 8th February 2012 event - - 12.30pm to 3.00pm (including a free lunch) http://www.bath.ac.uk/equalities/news/news_0007.html
Subtracting Sexuality: Icons of Black History in perspective Workshop 22 February 2012 event - - 12.15pm to 1.45pm (including a free lunch)
http://www.bath.ac.uk/equalities/news/news_0014.html
For details of many other events happening in Bristol visit the Out Bristol webpages
http://www.outbristol.co.uk/?page_id=2658;