Manchester City Council

LGBT History Month celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. Manchester City Council is celebrating LGBT History Month throughout February with a series of events organised by Council departments and partner organisations.

For events in the North West and nationally please go to LGBT History Month website http://www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/

Local events

Monday 2nd February

Stockport's launch event with a debate on the history, challenges and support of AIDS and HIV working. 5.30pm - 7.30pm Blackshaws Café, Market Place, Stockport (Free event)

Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February

'One Night in Vegas'. from 7.00pm Plaza Theatre, Mersey Square, Stockport

Saturday 7th February

3.00pm, The Manchester Pride LGBT Heritage Trail. An opportunity to acquaint yourself with the facts and real-life figures of Manchester's Queer past. To book phone the Tourist Information Office on 0871 222 8223.

Saturday 7th February

Pool party. Bring your family and friends for some watery fun! 5.00pm - 7.00pm Grand Central Pools, 12 Grand Central Square, Stockport (Free event)

Wednesday 11th February

6.00pm John Amaechi -
Central Library, Manchester, Committee Room -
The UK's first NBA superstar played pro-basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets. He scored the first points of the new millenium - and was the first NBA player to 'come out' as a gay man. Now 'retired', John supports a wide range of causes, including LGBT issues, cultural diversity, literacy and child welfare. Getting children involved in sport and helping them to be the best they can be is his passion: his ABC Foundation funded the Amaechi Basketball Centre in Whalley Range and he is an ambassador for London 2012.

Wednesday 11th February

People Like Us - Stockport (PLUS). Quiz night with refreshments and prizes. from 7.30pm Arden Arms, 23 Millgate, Stockport (Free event)

Thursday 12th February

Taster session for latin and ballroom dancing. 7.00pm - 9.00pm Multi Purpose Hall, Stockport College

Saturday 14th February

Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester - Love at what cost? A look at LGBT relationships through history 4.00-6.00 pm. Open to young people aged up to but not including 25. Contact: info@lgym.org.uk

Saturday 14th February

People Like Us (PLUS) Valentines/heritage walk from 11.00am
Meet outside Wellbeing Centre, Graylaw House, Chestergate, Stockport

Monday 16th February

6.00-7.00pm LGBT reading group
A monthly group for anyone who enjoys LGBT-interest fiction. In February it's The Secret History by Donna Tartt. March (16th) is The End of The Affair by Graham Greene. More info from Libby on 234 1981. Central Library, Manchester, Reception Room

Tuesday 17th February

Staff Development for Social Workers, SSO's and Age Concern working with Older LGBT people. 9.30am - 4.30pm Stockport Council - contact by fax 0161 480 3497

Wednesday 18th February

10.00am - 3.00pm Gays on TV Workshop - Central Library, Manchester, Committee Room. A fun look at lesbian and gay TV characters. Is the day of the stereotype really gone? With Maggie Murdoch. £45: This is a University of Manchester course: to enrol, call 0161 275 3275 or www.manchester.ac.uk/coursespublic

Thursday 19th February

Pride Games Dinner - Community celebration and community sports awards bringing the village together during LGBT History Month. Details available from http://www.pridegames.org/

Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd February

Lesbian and Gay Youth - Manchester Young men's residential- meet LGYM 6.00 pm. Booking in advance essential on 07900 680 725. The weekend will include a feature on LGBT History month icons as well as outdoor activities and educational opportunities. Open to young people aged up to but not including 25. Contact: info@lgym.org.uk

Tuesday 24th February

Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester - Looking forward from our history- recognising the achievements of young LGBT's through the project work at LGYM- certificate evening and celebration event at LGYM 8.00 pm. Open to young people aged up to but not including 25. Contact: info@lgym.org.uk

Wednesday 25th February

6.00pm - 7.45pm Provincial Queens - A talk about gay and lesbian communities in the North West by Dr Mike Homfray: Manchester, gay identities and communitarian political and social ideas. Central Library, Manchester, Committee Room

Wednesday 25th February

6.00pm-8.00pm Five Reasons To Tell Us Your Story - Oldham's LGBT Forum invite you to tell us your story and contribute to the development of Oldham's LGBT archive. Oldham town centre. For further details contact Jo Robson on 0161 770 4654, Local Studies and Archives or email: OldhamLGBTForum@oldham.gov.uk

Wednesday 25th February

Bring and share supper and poetry evening followed by a sacred space meditation for people of all faiths or none. From 7.30pm St.Agnes Church, Gorton Lane, Reddish. Contact clive@northreddish.org.uk

Thursday 26th February

From 6.00pm - Big Gay Quiz - Giles Bastow of the legendary Big Fat Stupid Quiz -www.myspace.com/bigfatstupidquizzes is your host. Free entry and a free glass of wine. Collection for the Albert Kennedy Trust. Central Library, Manchester, Committee Room

Saturday 28th February

1.00pm-4.00pm - LGBT Archive Open Day - A fascinating selection of archives from Manchester's LGBT history. Archivists will be on hand to talk about the items and the service in general. Just drop in. Central Library, Manchester, (Archives and Local Studies)

Saturday 28th February

Gay Times in the Past exhibition and talk with Gillian T Wilson from 2.00pm Staircase House, 30-31 Market Place, Stockport

Saturday 28th February

Grand Finale with guest speaker, refreshments, buffet and raffle draw. from 6.30pm Arden Arms, 23 Millgate, Stockport (Free event)