Launch Party
When: Friday 1st Feb – 5-8pm @ City Hall, College Green BS1 5TJ
LGBT Bristol invite all residents of Bristol to join us in celebrating the launch of LGBT
History Month and our Diversity in Schools project. Come and find out about new and
existing LGBT support and social groups in and around Bristol.
Accessibility: Accessible to all venue
Free event: organised by LGBT Bristol
Contact: 0117 353 4621
Move Over Darling – Tom Marshman
When: 1st & 2nd Feb 4:30pm and 7pm @ Bristol Old Vic, King Street BS1 4ED
A walkabout performance by Tom Marshman. Part of Bristol Ferment Fortnight. Made
up almost entirely of testimonies of the over 60’s about LGBT life in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s
and 80’s
Free event: BUT booking is necessary as places are limited
Booking: www.bristololdvic.org.uk or on 0117 987 7877
Revealing Stories
When: Sat 2nd Feb until Sun 3rd March - M Shed, Princes Wharf, Bristol BS1 4RN
Opening Times: as M-Shed opening times, closed Mondays. See http://mshed.org/
A major first for Bristol! Find out how Bristol’s LGBT communities have fought to shape
and control their lives since the mid 20th century. The exhibition uses specially recorded
interviews with over 40 people, loans from national collections, objects, memorabilia
and works of art. Includes contributions by pupil groups at local secondary schools. A
Heritage Lottery funded project by OutStories Bristol in partnership with Bristol
Museums and Galleries and Bristol Record Office.
Free event
Accessibility: Accessible Venue; see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details. See
separate event listing for details of BSL signed tour on 17th Feb.
Contact: historian@outstoriesbristol.org.uk
We are: Coming Out
Part of the We Are:’s events throughout LGBT History Month we want you to tell us
your experiences of coming out – using Twitter! Tweet us at @wearefest and tell us
your experiences of coming out, limited to the short and snappy 140 characters and
whether happy, sad, quirky or funny these stories will be collated and put together to
form a legacy piece. We’ll even use some to create a special musical piece which will
be showcased as part of We Are: Proud - Bristol Pride 2013. For those not on twitter
you can email info@wearefest.com but please keep to the character limit!
LGBT History Month displays – in Libraries
When: Sat 2nd Feb until 3rd Mar @ Westbury-on-Trym Library BS9 3JZ
When: Sat 2nd Feb until 3rd Mar @ Bristol Central Library, Bristol BS1 5TJ
Neil Bartlett
When: Saturday 2nd Feb – 2:30pm @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN
Neil Bartlett is a writer, director and performer whose work is steeped in gay men’s
histories. His first book, Who Was That Man? about Oscar Wilde was published in
1988. He has also written several novels, including Mr Clive & Mr Page (which weaves
together incidents from the lives of Gordon Selfridge and Rock Hudson) and numerous
plays, including A Vision of Love Revealed In Sleep, about gay Jewish East End artist
Simeon Solomon.
Accessibility: Accessible Venue, see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.
Contact: 0117 352 6600
John Addington Symonds Cycle Tour
When: Sunday 3rd Feb – 11am - @ King William statue, Queen Square, Bristol
Cycle tour of significant sites linked to critic and historian John Addington Symonds.
Born in Clifton in 1840, Symonds was an early advocate for the legitimacy of same-sex
love. The tour will cover about 10 miles at a relaxed pace, stopping at each site for a
short talk.
Accessibility: 2hrs stop-start cycling at relaxed pace, returning to start. Involves some
hills.
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.
WalkOut – Along the Nightingale Valley
When: Wed 6th Feb – 10:30am @ Meet at bottom of Allison Road, Brislington BS4 4PN
A gentle walk of about an hour to discover the nightingale valley in Brislington – home
to kingfishers and lampreys. Bus route no 1 to Broomhill from bus station.
Free event
Accessibility: can be muddy underfoot and a small slope to start.
Contact: Mike 0787 038 9889
More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout
UWE LGBT History Month Launch Lunch
When: Wed 6th Feb – 12am – 2pm @ The Octagon, UWE Frenchay BS16 1QY
Join us for the launch of UWE’s LGBT History Month activities. You’ll have the chance
to network with staff, students and members of the wider Bristol Community as well as
hearing from guest speakers whilst enjoying a hearty hot lunch (vegetarian option
available). There will be lots of information about what UWE does to support its staff
and students and a chance to hear about Bristol’s first exhibition on LGBT history held
at MShed during February from the organiser.
Free event: lunch provided – email Daryn.Carter@uwe.ac.uk if you wish to have lunch
or book a stall
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Contact: Daryn.Carter@uwe.ac.uk
Diana Souhami
When: Friday 8th Feb – 7pm - @ Bristol Central Library, Bristol BS1 5TJ
Diana Souhami’s biographies explore the most influential and intriguing of 20thC
lesbian lives. Subjects of her unflinching eye include Radclyffe Hall, Garbo, Gluck and
queens of the Parisian demimonde, Natalie Barney and Romaine Brookes. She has
also written about the nurse Edith Cavell, and the story of her stay on ‘Robinson
Crusoe’ island. All her books from Gluck to Coconut Chaos are being re-released by
Quercus in February, in paperback and Kindle formats.
Accessibility: Accessible venue: see http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/central-libraryservices-disabled-people for more information.
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.
Contact: 0117 903 7200
We Are: Remembering
When: Saturday 9th Feb 10pm til late @ Queenshilling, Frogmore St BS1 5NA
Back by popular demand our special We Are: Remembering club night takes over the
Queenshilling for an LGBT Journey down memory lane. We’ll be spinning classics from
the 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s as we look at the music and LGBT movements, memories and
mandates that defined generations. So whether you were dropping that ghetto blaster
and dancing hard to S Express when section 28 was introduced in 1988 or just slipping
into some gold hot pants and ‘Spinning Around’ with Kylie when it was finally repealed
in 2000 this is your chance to dance like it’s Old Skool whilst finding out more about
LGBT History.
Price: £4 donation towards Bristol Pride 2013 and Bristol youth work.
Contact: www.wearefest.com
WalkOut – Finding famous Bristolians
When: Sat 9th Feb – 10:30am @ Arnos Vale Cemetry BS4 3EW
A gentle walk of about an hour to discover some of the amazing 45 acre cemetery and
nature reserve – resting place for many famous and infamous residents of Bristol. Very
nice cafe on site.
Free event
Accessibility: There are slopes, but tarmac surfaces. Wheelchair friendly.
Contact: Esther 0790 100 3692
More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout
WalkOut – A walk on the wildside
When: Wed 13th Feb – 10:30am @ Meet at Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX
A gentle walk of about an hour to discover the plants and animals that have adapted to
living in and around the busy Bristol Harbourside.
Free event
Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly.
Contact: Mike 0787 038 9889
More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout
U+WE+LGBT
When: Thursday 14th Feb – 12am til 2pm @ The Octagon, Frenchay UWE, BS16 1QY
As part of UWE’s celebrations of LGBT History Month, we’re asking everyone to come
into University wearing red as a sign of support and solidarity and there will be a special
stall outside Core24 where you can come and find out more information about LGBT
History Month as well as the chance to speak to members of staff and students. You
can also pick up a special cupcake and one of our specially made badges to show
support – you even have the chance to make your own.
Free event
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Contact: Daryn.Carter@uwe.ac.uk
Bristol Pride Pop Up Shop
When: Friday 15th until Thursday 28th Feb @ The Pop Up Shop 1st floor Cabot Circus
We are opening a special Pop Up shop for LGBT History Month. This is your chance to
‘pop’ in and meet the team, gather advice from LGBT service providers across the
South West and find out what events and activities are taking place for LGBT History
Month in Bristol. As well as the chance to stop and have a drink you can pick up
information and tickets for Bristol Pride 2013 or specially designed tote bags and
badges to show your support. This will also be home to our LGBT Bristol photo
competition – visit the website for shop location and information on the photo
competition.
More info: www.bit.ly/LGBTHM or www.wearefest.com
Dressage
When: Saturday 16th Feb – 10pm (til late) @ Lakota, 6 Upper York Street, BS2 8QN
Spectacular event mixing leading DJs with queer national & international performers,
8,000 ponies, custom visuals & horsey surprises. At the heart of the night is Brian
Lobel’s one-to-one performance project Cruising for Art (inspired by hankie codes of the
past). DJs include Horseplay, Pardon My French and London’s ‘Joyous Mess’ Sink the
Pink.
Produced by In Between Time & Horseplay, support from Theatre Bristol & Indigo. Part
of IBT13 International Festival of Performance (ibt13.co.uk).
Booking: Tickets from Bristol Ticket Shop (0117 929 9008) or Arnolfini Box Office.
Online Booking: http://www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/live/details/1535
Price: £8 Early Bird, £10 Advance, £12 Door
Contact: anna@inbetweentime.co.uk
Accessibility: We encourage people of all ages (18+) to attend. Unfortunately disabled
access to Lakota is limited, please contact info@lakota.co.uk or call 01179 232 225 for
details.
Michael Dillon: The Man Who Invented Transsexuals
When: Saturday 16th Feb - 2:30pm @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN
Michael Dillon was the first person in the world to undergo medical gender transition
from female to male. Oxford educated, he trained as a doctor and played a key role
developing the modern medical view of transsexuals. He also assisted with the UK's
first male-to-female gender surgery. Cheryl Morgan explains how the modern history of
trans people began here in Bristol, and how two World Wars helped make this gender
revolution possible.
Accessibility: Accessible Venue, see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received
Ticket Info: www.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door
Contact: 0117 352 6600
BSL Interpretation of Revealing Stories Exhibition
When: Sun 17th Feb 11am @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN
A guided tour of the exhibition Revealing Stories given by British Sign Language
interpreters.
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received
Accessibility: BSL interpreted. Accessible venue, see
http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details
Booking: storiesbsl.eventbrite.co.uk (pre-booking required)
Contact: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN, 0117 352 6600
Mystery History Tour led by Andy Foyle with BSL Interpretation
When: Sun 17th Feb 1:30pm @ Meet outside the Register Office (Old Council House),
Corn Street; nearly opposite the Exchange and the Nails
Bristol historian and author Andy Foyle leads an easy stroll (lasting around 1.5 hrs)
through the city, lifting the curtain on our own peculiar and sometimes outrageous
histories. He will be accompanied by British Sign Language interpreter.
Free event: suggested donation of £3 to support OutStories Bristol
Accessibility: British Sign Language interpreted. Mostly level on standard city street
terrain, using pedestrian crossings for major roads. One 20m uphill section; one c.50m
downhill section; approx 100 metres upward slope.
Booking: historywalk.eventbrite.co.uk
Contact: contact@outstoriesbristol.org.uk
Network dinner and drinks – for Bristol Public & Voluntary Sector LGBT
When: Wednesday 20th Feb 18:30pm @ Under the Stars, Harbourside BS1 4QA
A chance for Bristol LGBT public & voluntary sector workers to network in an informal,
fun setting in central Bristol. The event is hosted by UWE Bristol LGBT staff network
and starts at 18:30 with dinner, followed by drinks and acoustic background live music
at 20:30. If you prefer, you can just join us at 20:30 for drinks. If you are interested in
working in these sectors then you are welcome to attend too.
Free event: but you will need to pay for food and drinks.
Accessibility: Poor – this event is being held on a boat – please contact
www.understhestarsbar.co.uk direct for more information.
Booking: Booking is essential for this event. Please confirm your place by Feb 13th.
Contact: Rosalie Halton – lgbt@uwe.ac.uk
WalkOut – Gay Bristol
When: Wed 20th Feb – 10:30am @ Meet at Registry office, Corn St BS1 1JG
Part of a series of very gentle paced walks aimed at bringing together LGBT folk who
would not otherwise consider themselves ‘walkers’. Family and carers welcomed. A
gentle walk of about an hour to discover the haunts of old gay city life.
Free event
Accessibility: Mostly level on standard city street terrain, using pedestrian crossings
for major roads.
Contact: Mike 0787 038 9889
More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout
From Scandal to Domesticity: Cartoon Images of Homosexuality
When: Thursday 21st Feb – 19:30pm @ Bristol Central Library, College Green
An illustrated talk by historian Robert Howes about the development of cartoons
representing homosexuals, from the early 19th century to the present. Taking
examples from Britain and other countries, the talk will show how images of
homosexuality and LGBT people have been constructed through cartoons and
caricatures. Starting with depictions of scandal by a usually hostile press, the talk will
go on to show how LGBT cartoonists have used the medium to comment on the
everyday incidents of domestic life.
Free event: no booking required, but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully
received.
Contact: 07802 422091
Indigo – Lesbian Networking Evening with comedian Jen Brister
When: Thursday 21st Feb 8pm @ Goldbrick House, Park St BS1 5PB
A popular night with a regular following, Indigo Bristol is an informal business and social
networking group for lesbian, bi, queer and trans women. Events are held on the 3rd
Thursday of every month in the plush and relaxed surrounds of Goldbrick House.
Women travel from all over the South West for our unique mix of friendly faces, ideas
and laughter. We’re the largest group in the region and regularly welcome between 80
and 100 guests at our monthly Indigo drinks socials.
Price: £6
Accessibility: Poor, please contact suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk direct for more
information.
Contact: suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk
More info: www.indigonetwork.co.uk
Love Music - Hate Homophobia
When: Thursday 21st Feb 6pm til late @ O2 Academy, Frogmore st BS1 5NA
Following on from the success of last year’s event – this should be bigger and even
better! If the guys can zpull it off – this will be a party not to be missed with a major
headlining act topping the fun billing. Please note – there’s a small possibility that this
event may need to be postponed to a later date – please check on www.lmhh.co.uk
closer to the date.
Price: £12.50
Contact: josh@lmhh.co.uk
More info: www.lmhh.co.uk
Literary Trans-gressors
When: Saturday 23rd Feb 2:30pm @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN
Jack Wolf explores characters and writers who were (probably or possibly) transgender
and discuss his research into real life 18th/19thC women who chose to live as men. He
will also discuss the challenge of writing a trans character in a historical novel whose
experiences are as real as possible yet still make sense to modern readers. Jack’s
novel, The Tale of Raw Head and Bloody Bones, has just been published by Chatto &
Windus.
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received
Accessibility: Accessible venue, see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details
Ticket info: www.eventbrite.co.uk or on the day
Contact: 0117 352 6600
Celebrating lesbians and our children – walking treasure trail
When: Sun 24th Feb 2pm @ The Silver Globe, Millennium SquareBS1 5DB
Join us for a walking treasure trail around Bristol Harbourside, followed by a tea party in
M-Shed at 4pm.This will be a celebration of the history of Bristol lesbian and children
groups and will be featured by We Are Family magazine
www.wearefamilymagazine.co.uk.
Free event: but ferry charge (80p, under 5’s free)
Booking: booking needed - Lesleyw@bristolwomensvoice.org.uk / 07977 288 663
Accessibility: The route is flat and pushchair accessible (cobbles at one stage but
manageable with a modern pushchair). We then take the ferry to cross the water from
SS Great Britain back to Millennium Square and finish by walking round to M-Shed. It’s
accessible to people in wheelchairs, until we get to the ferry. Manually operated
wheelchairs can go on the ferry, but unfortunately electric wheelchairs are too big, we
are told. So people in electric wheelchairs can, if wished go straight on to M-Shed from
SS Great Britain (but sadly would miss the last few clues of the trail).
Gender restrictions: Lesbians and bisexual women with their children – no gender
restrictions on children, including adult ‘children’.
LGBT History Walk around Bath
When: Sunday 24th Feb 2pm to 3:30pm.
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, teashop. Led by Robert Howes of Gay West.
Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.
Contact: 0800 321 3083
Members Bristol – Gay Men’s Networking Evening Special
When: Wednesday 27th Feb 8pm @ Goldbrick House, Park St BS1 5PB
A well established social group for discerning gay, queer and bi men – monthly events.
This evening will have a few surprises in celebration of LGBT History Month.
Free event
Accessibility: Poor, please contact Goldbrick House direct for more information.
Contact: bernie@members-bristol.co.uk
More info: www.members-bristol.co.uk
WalkOut – The Chocolate Trail
When: Wed 27th Feb – 10:30am @ Meet at Windmill Hill City Farm, BS3 4EA
Part of a series of very gentle paced walks aimed at bringing together LGBT folk who
would not otherwise consider themselves ‘walkers’. Family and carers welcomed. A
gentle walk of about an hour to learn more about Bristol’s long association with the
Chocolate industry and our trail ends at the Create Centre Cafe.
Free event
Accessibility: Mostly level on standard city street terrain, using pedestrian crossing for
major roads.
Contact: Pat 0796 927 3228
More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout
Food and Film - Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance
When: Thursday 28th Feb – 6:30pm food, film 7:30pm @ Kebele Community Co-Op,
14 Robertson Road, Easton, BS5 6JY
Start Time: Food 6.30pm, Film 7.30pm
Bristol Queer Caf & Kebele present: Riot Acts, a ‘trans-fabulous’ rockumentary
representing the multi-faceted lives of transgender and gender variant musicians. A
first-hand perspective of the intersections between gender performance and stage
performance, Riot Acts suggests that identities and bodies are undeniably political, and
the journey within a trans experience isn't always one of tragedy, but one of creativity
and joy.
Booking info: bristolqueercaf@googlemail.com
Price: Food £3, film free/donation
Accessibility: Kebele has facilitated disabled access and an accessible downstairs
toilet - please contact us for further information or assistance
Places for People – Staff LGBT Awareness Day
When: Thursday 28th Feb – All Day @ 1 - 3 Surrey Street, St. Pauls BS2 8PS
This an event for all ‘Places for People’ staff - It will be an all-day event, with one
information session / workshop in the morning (focusing on Transgender awareness, as
well as general Q&A on LGBT issues), and one in the afternoon focusing on older
LGBT people and Housing, with lunch mid-day included.
Free event
Contact: Andrew Robertson 0117 970 4556
More info: andrew.robertson@placesforpeople.co.uk