Manchester City Council

LGBT Month is a chance to learn more about the lives and stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people. We'll hear inspiring true stories, uncover hidden histories, combat discrimination and ignorance and have a laugh too! All these events are free unless otherwise stated and all are open to everyone.

John Amaechi

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.

Central Library, 2nd Floor, Committee Room on Wednesday 11 February at 6pm

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, 2nd Floor, Reception Room on Monday 16 February between 6 and 7pm

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, 2nd Floor, Committee Room on Wednesday 25 February between 6 and 7.45pm

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, 2nd Floor, Committee Room on Thursday 26 February at 6pm

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, 1st Floor, Archives & Local Studies on Saturday 28 February between 1 and 4pm

Location Details: Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD. Telephone: 0161 234 1900 (switchboard).

Find out more about LGBT History Month

Contact: Doreen Smith 07733 267158
http://www.bytes.doreen-s.co.uk/ 

The exhibition, curated by noted architectural historian and author Gavin Stamp, of photos from the Manchester region and around the country shows the best Victorian and Edwardian buildings and structures that the Society has campaigned to save for the nation. They demonstrate the Society's success in changing public attitudes towards the best architecture of the 19th century, and the continued relevance and use of this for the 21st century.

The Victorian Society is the national charity campaigning for the Victorian and Edwardian historic environment by

• Speaking out about the value of historic architecture
• Running educational events
• Providing advice to owners and councils considering changes to listed structures
• Joining with local campaigners to fight for the buildings that matter

For more information, go to www.victoriansociety.org.uk.

Central Library Opening Hours

Location Details: Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD. Telephone: 0161 234 1900 (switchboard).

An exhibition commemorating the millions who died of starvation 1932-33, as a result of Soviet policies under Stalin. Presented by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, campaigning for Holodomor to be recognised as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian people.

Central Library Opening Hours

Location Details: Central Library, St. Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD. Telephone: 0161 234 1900 (switchboard).

Meet at the entrance at the corner of Alexandra Road South and Claremont Road.

Contact: Warden on 0161 226 3117