We are setting up a new LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)network in Outsiders and this is being coordinated by our french volunteer, Philippe with the help of Eirwen.
We want to include all members who identify as lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender and those who feel in some other way associated - e.g. those who are interested in exploring a maybe-not-heterosexual sexuality, those who have a bi partner, etc etc.
The network will provide mutual support, encouragement and connections with other groups around the country, with our own social events, our own page in INSIDE and our own section on the Outsiders website. We thought that the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival would be a good event for our first get-together as it is held in an accessible venue and is coming up shortly - 29th March - 12th April. We could meet in one of the cafés at a time when we could go on to watch a film which may be about disability.
Your views are welcome about the future of the network - whatever you think you need. Perhaps you would like regular daytime meet-ups or clubbing nights, and perhaps host an event in your locality which the rest of us could travel to? We feel it would be excellent to hold a mini conference with other groups and organisations to discuss the issues of relationships and sex for lesbian, gay, bi and transgendered disabled people.
Posted: 17th February 2005