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Equal as
grounds of sexual orien- successful in the Com-
Citizens tation will make our gov- mons a couple of weeks
ernment have legislation ago; this gives the right to
in place by the end of present a full Bill to Par-
Angela Mason, Director of
2003. There are wider liament. However, as
Stonewall, was ~ the guest
concerns about how we this would be unlikely to
speaker before the AGM.
are treated by health ser- succeed due to lack of P7’O]€Ct Deeember 2001
She spoke passionately
vices and a recent survey Parliamentary time, the
about their priorities for the
in Manchester found that app|'()a(;h will be to put Working to meet the needs of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Communities of Nottingham
next five years (recently pub-
half were not out to their pressure on the govern- and District by Qroviding a community centre.
lished in “Equal as citizens")
GP. This is an area ment to introduce a Bill in
which form a new civil rights
which will need a lot of the next CQ|_|p|e of years if Office Address: 40, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BG. Tel (0115) 911 0545 _
agenda for LGB people. Ba-
(write to your Mp in Sup- Email: [email protected] vwvw.outhouse.org.uk (coming very soon!)
work.
sically it’s about us being
port of this issue).
Secondly, signs from the
equal at school, in love, at
government suggest that
work, as partners and as
Successful Out House AGM
the repeal of Section 28
parents. These have formed
may come next year or in lifting as it showed how far
the core of Stonewall’s work
2003. we have come in quite a short
over the last four years and
there have been many suc- Partnership rights are
fim°i1§t°“°“"i'll“g“";ld°"_° 5° Around thirty people came to the project’s AGM, held in the luxurious surroundings of
cesses. She then went on to me big issue at the mo-
mu“ 0" “S a ' n earmg the Post House Hotel. The business part of the meeting was completed swiftly and
talk about three issues we ment. Rather than go about our Centre and current
efficiently by chairperson Patrick. Elections to the
down the road of “gay funding needs, Angela refused
should all fight for and try to
committee produced a new woman member Teri
move fon/vard. marriage”, which would her speaker’s fee saying “you
along with re-election for Anthony, Allan, Patrick
give opponents a plat- need it more than we do!”
~ The basic right not to
and Richard. Also elected was Denis who had
form to organise against Thank you Angela !!
be discriminated
been co-opted during the year. The committee is
us on, the approach is to As part of the Nottingham
against would enable us
still keen to see more women involved; contact
allow partnerships to be LGB Forum Out House is
to take our part in society
registered and to have looking at how some of these Chris at the office (911 0545) if you would like to
as equal citizens. A
laws that give this issues can be moved forward have a chat about what this would involve.
European Union Bill out-
rights - inheritance, pen- at a local level .
lawing discrimination in After the AGM Development Worker Chris Bristow
sions, next of kin etc. A
the work place on
gave a short presentation about the work of the
10 Minute Rule Bill was Chris Bristow
(among other things) the
project since April 2001. In the lively discussion .
session afterwards members had much to say.
(continued on page 2)
Domestic Violence Shock in LGBT Census
Pink Ink
Pink Chalk
The fact that almost 20% of gays, lesbians and bisexuals have encountered same-sex domestic violence
Pink Ink is an LGB creative writing group that meets was one of the most disturbing results from the first-ever LGBT census. This raises concerns about the
monthly in the Hockley area. Members range from lack of support services available, and Out House will be looking into this issue with the LGB forum.
Pink Ink is the forum for LGB teachers
complete beginners to those with published work, The census, recently conducted by ID Research, was the largest ever completed with over 10,500 forms
and education workers in the East Mid-
but everyone’s work is respected and welcomed. returned. Apparently We are happy being gay -— 80% of us aregenerally happy with our lives, despite
lands. It meets regularly and provides an
Our writing can be controversial, so complete confi- half of us having experienced homophobic incidents in the last five years.
opportunity for discussion of issues confi-
dentiality is the rule. At meetings we read and com-
dential support and social contact. For
ment on each others work and look at approaches to The survey found that a staggering 27% of (gay) men and 18% of women have been physically
details contact Anthony on: 0115 958
writing, style, technique and how to get published assaulted in the last five years. Sadly, 85% of respondents did not report homophobic incidents to the
5814 or http://beehive.
etc. We also holds writing workshops and other police - mainly due to fears of Police homophobia. Out House is part of the Notts Police Liaison Forum
. thisisleicestershire.co.uk/pinkchalk
events. For more information call Tony on 0115 910 who this year launched the Homophobic Incident Reporting Line 0800 0 85 85 22 which is staffed by
6926 or on 07931 351 462 or write to us c/o the specially trained officers. You don’t have to give your name, but it is really important that incidents are
Out House office. reported as we are trying to built up an accurate picture of the situation, with the aim of getting the
police to give more resources to the problem. (Continued on page 3)
World AIDS Day Events
We have not One, not Two, not Three, but CVS, 7 Mansfield Road and includes Equal thoughts and a benefit by Uncle Tom!
Four (I) events happening on World AIDS everything from having small needles slowly
day (1st December). First off is the annual inserted into your body to practical hints on
collection for the Notts Hardship Fund (who S&M !! OK then, the first one was For twenty one years now
I do what I do, him to do a benefit gig for the
provide support to AIDS sufferers) on Acupuncture I There are also sessions on l’ve fought for the right,
And I’m not gonna wear, a Out House. This may not be
Friday 30"‘ November. Ever fancied rattling Aromatherapy, relaxation, getting the most For people to love just
straight-jacket for you.... for some time as Tom is very
a tin under people’s noses ? Well here’s from a relationship and more. Details from whoever they like,
busy doing radio work for the
your chance.... You are needed for an hour the GAI project on 0115 947 6868 or the Out But the right on and right-
To the tune of “Sing if you’re BBC over the next few months,
or so anytime between 9am and 5pm. Your House office. eous are out for my blood,
glad to be Gay”
but we will let you knoW....
Out House correspondent did it last year Now I live with my kid and
Finally, there is “Beyond the darkness” a free
Untitled track on Tom Robin- For an interesting discussion of
and had a ball I! Contact Armorel on 0115 a woman I love.
conference (1 .15-5.00) that looks at the
son’s album “Having it both sexuality, especially bi, see
845 7135 or turn up at the stall inside St holistic approach to the worldwide challenge
Ways” wWW.tomrobinson.co.uk. He is
Peter’s Church on the day. Well if gay liberation means
of HIV/AIDS. It will be held at St Peter’s
on tour early next year— anyone
freedom for all,
Next on Saturday (9.30-4.30) is a Gay Church; call 0115 947 4891 for details. At Out House News’ roving re-
fancy going as a group to Derby
A label is no liberation at
Men’s Health Day put on by our friends The 5.15pm there will be “an act of prayer and porter caught up with Tom re-
on Feb 5th ??
all,
GAI project. This drop-in-when-you-like reflection for world AIDS day”, also at St cently in London and persuaded
l’m here and l’m queer and
FREE event is being held at Nottingham Peter’s.
I "
mous Gay meeting places,
m.). The day went extremely
The Out 8: Out
and I mean years ago! Ah!)
well, speakers and workshop
Back to the conference, three
New GAI Guide Hits the Streets
leaders were both interesting
Conference.
members of the Out House
It’s out and it’s proud; the Gai project’s updated guide to local groups, pubs and clubs, services
management committee at-
Out 8- Out sounds good -
and organisations for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Nottinghamshire. If you wanna know
tended in their own right, Chris
but what was it?
what’s going on then you’ve gotta have one of these! Copies are free, pick one up from the GAI
Bristow was helping to facili-
project on Broad Street (tel 0115 947 6868), on the scene or phone the Out House office (0115
tate the day and I went along
911 0545) and we’ll post you one. representing both the Out
House and the Nottingham
LGCM group. Plenary ses-
Successful Out House AGM
sions introduced both the
morning and afternoon work-
Continued from front page
shops; led by eloquent and
and informative (and these are
knowledgeable speakers on
not just my comments). The
Members said they would like: 50% may be due to (not) coming to terms with
subjects as diverse as “Key
their sexuality. Make specially targeted bids. IIIIII two workshops I attended
~/ The project to raise it’s profile — both
developments in the broader
were very worthwhile and I
within our own communities and more > Need to be clear about the outputs of the
Well it was a day conference voluntary and community sec-
gained a lot of valuable infor-
widely. centre -what are the specific services that for representatives of LGBT tor” to “Where next in the East
mation from the Funding work-
will be based in or provided by the Out groups in the East Midlands, Midlands”. Workshops cov-
~/ Regular newsletters and other informa-
shop and hopefully you will be
House '7 arranged by the “Consortium”
tion about the project’s progress
hearing from me early in the
as part of a programme of free
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roundings of the Comfort Ho-
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tel (pun), for those of you who
House participated in the Con-
have taken these suggestions and comments
> Approach business (especially gay/gay are familiar to Nottingham, ered various aspects ranging
sortium’s AGM. I have to say
on board and will report back in each newslet
friendly). previously the George Hotel. form “Funding” to “Using the
that we were well fed and wa-
ter on actions taken and progress made. Funny how the circle turns, (if Internet” (a.m.) and “Diversity
> Seek advice from larger projects or tered, in all senses of the
We’d also like to thank those present who you don’t know what l’m on Inclusion and Regeneration”
employ a fundraiser. word, on what turned out to be
donated £75 to Out House funds. about, years ago the “George” to looking into the setting up of
a very enjoyable day.
> Attempt to secure Health money e.g. sui-
was one of Nottingham’s fa- a “LGB Workers Forum” (p.
Mark Simons
cide in young men is an issue, believed
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Young Outburst hat's been going on...? t
A new group for LGB young people under the age of 21 has burst onto the Nottingham scene. Called
Outburst, the group meets every Friday from 6-8 pm at the Health Shop on Broad Street it offers the
.....Since the last newsletter in August. - Sorting out the existing lottery funding — harder
chance to meet other young people in a safe environment, get involved in a range of activities such as
As usual at the Out House, lots has been than It $°U"d$ I
mask making, bowling and drumming and have a cool time. Outburst has come out of an inter agency
happening over the last 3 months. Here - More work on the building design around
group including the Out House and is run by Cheryl and Simon. Just turn up on the night or call the
is a quick summary of the major things accessibility.
GAI project on 947 6868 for more info.
We have been W°tt<t"9 °"3 Qtve “S 3 "t"9 ~ Work to expand the management committee and
at the office if you want to know more.
make it more representative. Now have a woman
Not Out and Proud !!
committee member, more work to do.
Funding
News reached us (at the Police Liaison Forum of all
A lot of work has gone into looking for -
places !) that the group who organised the successful Pride
other possible sources of money for the Raising the out Housels Prome
Festivals in 1999 and 2000 are not going to do one in 2002.
t I ' t. W h bt ' d . . .
This is despite possible City Council backing (for an un- gggtitfigtétoltgf Openinge theavgrougd aifijar - Lots of work done to build links with other groups
specified amount). Our Mole was told that several of the 9
only. Charitable trusts, European funds, ' S“PP°"ted the deVet°Pme"t °t the Nottingham
group members had moved to different parts of the country.
LGB Forum. This has
Central Government,
The 2000 experience had also been very exhausting with
included working on a letter
Rich Philanthropists
very short time deadlines and then having to spend a lot of
to the City Council about
and other sources are
time in legal battles with a (non LGB) stall holder to
LGB services and several
all currently being
get him to pay up.
meetings to move this
considered as well as
fonivard.
making the Centre a
~ The website will be up-
building training
and-running soon
project. So far we
(honest ll).
have received a
promise of £5 k from a
- Helping the Consortium
Caring for Someone with
local trust, and have
to organise the Out & Out
put inabid for £50kof conference.
Dementia -u -0
Landfill Tax Credit
Working as part of the
money. Work over the next two months Ponce Liaison Commihee
Many gay people caring for a partner or other
will focus on funding.
loved one who has dementia find it difficult - Writing articles for other newsletters.
Keeping the project going
to find support and information that
- AGM with a national speaker (see
understands their “carer’s contacts” with
separate report).
specially trained and skilled volunteers able
to offer a listening ear and understanding to
LGB carers. They are available to take calls
Domestic violence Shock We Need Your Help !!
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U tt ant to Know More ? on a one-off or ongoing basis from people
In LGBT Census
So you’re not an Out House member, but have enjoyed who need to tatk about an)’ difficulties thfiy
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this newsletter and would like to keep in touch with the ma)’ be 9XP9Yt911Pt11g- Catt? Salt)’ 911 020
the building partly refurbished and the final push for funds un-
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Interestingly the survey also
derway. We are currently still looking for one or two more
community centre ? Then. . it’s time you gave your- Attttttt on 01273 628047» Bruce on 01865
found that men first became
committee members who can spare 3 hours a month for meet-
self the pleasure of getting our newsletter on a regular 947471 or Roget On 01843 220931 Mme
aware of their sexuality around
ings and other time to take on particular tasks. Can’t manage
basis by joining the Out House I! Phone the Out House tntotmattott on demtmtta ts at WWW-
the age of 14 on average,
office NOW on 0115 911 0545 and we’ll send you a atzhetmets-PIS-uk Chris» 0utH9t1$P that? For those who would like a smaller time commitment, we
whereas women experienced
membership form by return. It only costs £1 and mem- tteV9t°P1T1911tW9tk9T> would ttke to talk to same-sex attraction at 16. This also need people with particular expertise (or the willingness to
bership will last until the centre is opened (and that must any LGB Cattit about thett 6XP°ttett°eS- Catt
may explain why 40% of learn) to be on one of the sub committees that provide vital
males, but 18% of females had - guidance to the management committee on finance, personnel
experienced intimidation due to
and building matters. We’d also like to re-start our social sub
their sexuality at school.
Published by The Out House Community Centre Ltd, a charitable Industrial and Provident Society (Reg. committee to organise events, outings etc. If you would like to
(This article based on a report in the
No. 2866OR) whose registered office is at 129a Middleton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 1SW.
know more, phone the Out House office on 0115 911 0545.
Pink Paper 16/11/01)
The Society is financially supported by the Community Fund (National Lottery Charities Board)
