Peoples Republic of South Devon

February for LGBT

January 27th, 2008

It’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History month in Exeter in February. This is the fourth year that the national Month has been staged, and this year the events will include drop-in sessions and a lecture.

Executive Member for Culture, Councillor Sheila Hobden, said: “Because lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people can be, have to be, or are made invisible, theirs are a secret history. Devon County Council will be playing a part in ensuring this history is now documented.”

The events in Exeter include:

(image from Pink Parents)

February 2: Drop in session at Cowick Street, Exeter 10am - 4pm
Visit Devon County Council’s Community Roadshow. Find out how to access the archives to research LGBT heritage with staff from the Devon Record Office and the Intercom Trust. Add your own story with the Curator of West Exe (from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum) to the new Living Here website, for neighbourhoods and communities of interest West of the Exe in Exeter – part of the RAMM Living Here initiative

February 9: Drop in session at the Guildhall shopping centre, Exeter 10am-4pm
As above.

February 9: Lunchtime lecture. LGBT Hidden Histories. Exeter Central Library, Music Room 11am-2pm. FREE.
Lunchtime talk exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender histories in Devon and the importance and difficulties of researching LGBT heritage through archives.

Guest speaker Sue Sanders, Co-chair LGBT History Month (National), will be discussing the hidden history and visible benefits of getting involved.
Refreshments will be provided. To book a free place contact: katherine.weston@devon.gov.uk or phone: 01392 384253

February 23: Workshop. The Real McCoy’s café Fore Street. 6-8pm Exploring Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender histories in Devon.
Go and have a coffee meet other people interested in exploring, accessing and discussing Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender history. Find out how to access the archives to research LGBT heritage with staff from the Devon Record Office and the Intercom Trust.

February 27: Seminar: “Not Offensively gay: Perceptions and expectations of student-teachers in England”. Room 1G. Queens building, University of Exeter 4pm.

A seminar to mark LGBT History month at Exeter University. Speakers: Nick Givens and Dr David Nixon.

February 28: Xplore - Young Person’s Workshop. Rainbow Café, Intercom Trust, Exeter. 6.30pm-7.30pm.
Explore Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender histories in Devon. Find out how to access the archives to research LGBT heritage with staff from the Devon Record Office and the Intercom Trust.

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