New events in Bristol!

There are several new events in Bristol, the one we know most about is the Lucky Lady Club, a new social night to be held monthly in Clifton (see below)

There are apparently regular Thursday night womens events at Amoeba in Clifton and at the Pineapple pub. If someone would like to get in touch with more details we'd be happy to publish them!

Wednesday 23rd July 8pm-12 - The Lucky Lady Club - Haus Bar, 52 Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XP
A social evening for women who like women, brought to you in the plush surroundings of the Haus Bar. Every 4th Wednesday of the month. For more info email theluckyladyclub(at)yahoo.co.uk

Petition against Iris Robinson

Iris Robinson is a Democratic Unionist Party MP and wife of Peter Robinson, the leader of the DUP since the recent retirement of the Reverend Ian Paisley. She is also the chair of the NI Assembly's Committee on Health.

Mrs Robinson is now the subject of complaint to the police on account of her recent public announcement that gays are 'an abomination', and need psychiatric help to be 'turned around'. Yesterday she intensified her stance, with a BBC interview in which she announces that 'as sinners', gays should be regarded alongside murderers.

Local press coverage from Northern Ireland makes it clear her activities have begun to fuel hatred in Northern Ireland; and it is deplorable that the first lady should seek the limelight by replacing guns with homophobia to dismantle the peace process.

Northern Ireland trade unions are calling for Iris Robinson to stand down from the Committee on Health which she chairs, and a petition addressed to the Prime Minister in supportof this call is now in circulation. I hope you will use the link below and add your name to the petition. Please also forward it to anyone and everyone who will be opposed to this return to darkness that be firmly in the past.
Please add your name to the petition, to join in voicing opposition against these developments.
Petition link
Belfast Telegraph report
Iris Robinson's opening salvo

Bristol LGB Forum is seeking a Project Development Worker.

Bristol LGB Forum is seeking a Project Development Worker.

Average 18.5hrs pw @ SO1 SCP30 NJC (£24,550 pro rata + pay award pending). Job share requests will be considered.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter of BME heritage* to undertake community based action research that will increase understanding of the needs of LGB people of BME heritage/Faith communities and how they can best be met by LGB, BME and Faith organisations. A thorough understanding of equalities issues and commitment to inclusive ways of working are essential. Post to end of March 2009.
*Sections 4(A) & 5 of the Race Relations Act 1976 apply.

Closing date: midday Thursday 12th June 2008.
Proposed interview date Saturday 14th June 2008.
Contact: helen.webster(at)resourcefutures.co.uk using the heading FAO Treasurer.

If you would like to discuss the post before applying, telephone 078 10 50 67 30 Mon – Thurs 3-6pm. Please don’t call for an information pack unless you cannot use email.