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Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Main Centre Number: 0116 254 7412
Helpline: 0116 255 0667
Email info@llgbc.com
Address 15 Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH
LATEST EVENTS!! March Newsletter is out now!!
The latest newsletter with all the news and activities at the Centre is now available. To download a copy in PDF format, please click on this link: March 2010 Newsletter (pdf 188.7 kb) Dad, I\'m Gay (pdf 200.48 kb)Birmingham Concert (pdf 258.48 kb)
•At the end of January 2010 the Leicester LGB&T Centre (re)erected a Rainbow Flag. Funds were donated by Gray Pride in memory of Robin Miller, who passed away last year. In commemoration the Centre will hold an event to officially unveil this LGB&T Community Flag. More information will made available during March.
•As the Centre continues to grow the need for dedicated volunteers grows. I am recruiting people to help lead and drive a number of projects in the Centre, helping to improve the imagine, running and planning of a few of these challenges. If you have an interest in our Community Café or LGB&T Oral History in Leicestershire and Rutland or designing publicity for the Centre and the groups and organisations that use the Centre, I would love to hear from you. Email or phone me for further details. You can help by volunteering from a few hours a week.
• LEICESTER MERCURY INTERVIEW
On Friday, 12 February, an article appeared in the Leicester Mercury. An interview took place with Sam Smith, member of the Leicester Parents Support Group. He speaks about three words which he tells us ‘changed his life.’ In the matter of a few paragraphs you will find yourself tearful and happy. You’ll find the full interview in the PDF entitled, ‘Dad I’m Gay.’ Don’t forget a few tissues.
• LEICESTER PRIDE 2010
Leicester Pride Committee had a fantastic year 2009, with over whelming support from all those involved in Pride 2009, we are looking to replicate that success & support for Leicester Pride 2010. The Leicester Pride committee has got together to discuss Pride 2010 & are looking forward to another great year for Leicester Pride. The committee is always on the look out for help & new volunteers. The committee feels it would be of great benefit to the organisation if we had more lesbian groups & or individuals involved in Leicester Pride 2010. This is a great opportunity to be involved in one of Leicester's biggest events & any support would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to join us for Leicester Pride 2010 please email martyn_parker@hotmail.co.uk out lining how would like to get involved with Pride 2010 or if you would like to volunteer, alternatively please call Martyn on 07790 384 272 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you very soon. Leicester Pride Committee 2010
• JOB VACANCY AT LEICESTER LGBT CENTRE
Leicester LGBT Centre is looking for committed, enthusiastic people to join our team of Youth Workers.
2 x Part Time Youth Support Workers
Our Youth Service provides youth groups and one-to-one support services for people aged 13 – 19 in Leicester and Leicestershire who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, or questioning their sexuality or gender identity. Successful applicants will be friendly, approachable individuals with some previous experience of working with young people. A Youth Work qualification is desirable but not essential. You will need to be a flexible, reliable and compassionate person who is supportive and passionate about improving the lives of young people. Leicester LGBT Centre is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check. Salary grade: £7.82 per hour (casual contract) Hours: Approx. 2.5 hours – 5 hours per week
The deadline for applications is Friday the 12th March at 4pm
For more information and an application pack, please call the Leicester LGBT Centre on: 0116 254 7412
• LEICESTER CHAMELEON GROUP
From April until further notice Leicester Chameleon Group will be meeting at the Fosse Community Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester LE3 5HG. The Chamleon Group meets on the first Saturday of every month. For further details email jehaynes45@tiscali.co.uk or visit their website at www.leicesterchameleonsgroup.sm4.biz. Phone on night of meeting is 07704 732 232.
If you would like to be added to the Centre's email list to receive the newsletter in the future please email Dennis Bradley.
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MONTHLY THEMES FOR 2010
During 2010 the Centre will be dedicating every month with a different theme to celebrate the diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. If you would like to get involved in making the months in 2010 'special,' please contact Dennis on dennis@llgbc.com.
January..........'Stop and Tell' Hate Crime Awareness Month
February..........LGB&T History Month
March.............LGB&T Health Awareness Month
April..............LGB&T Film Month
May...............International Month Against Homophobia and Transphobia (Idaho Day)
June..............Gray Pride Month
July...............Lesbian and Gay Pride Month
August............Youth Month
September........Bisexual Pride Month
October...........LGB&T Family Month
November.........Transgender Month
December..........HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
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