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Your Bi Group Brand

Once you’ve set up a bi group and thought of a name, the next thing to look at is the branding for your group. This is important as it helps people recognise you across lots of different websites and social media sites. It lets people know who you are and that you’re something to do … Continue reading Your Bi Group Brand →

My Bi Life

Losing Family, Gaining So Much More

A few things have happened lately that got me thinking about family, friends and the benefits of social networks and connections. I was visiting a friend in London and was struck by just how much support she gets from her wide circle of family and friends. She has parents, siblings, aunties, uncles and cousins from … Continue reading Losing Family, Gaining So Much More →

Running a Bi Group

Advertising Your Bi Group

Once you’ve decided to start running a local group and you’ve found a venue and set a date, you just need to get some people to come! Below is a list of ways to promote your events. Bi Community News Magazine: You can get your group added to the listings in the back. The editor … Continue reading Advertising Your Bi Group →

My Bi Life

Are you sure you’re not gay?

‘Are you sure you’re not gay?’ is a question I have been asked at some point by every single straight man I’ve been in a relationship with. When it happened I never questioned it. I never called them out on it. I wish now I’d had the confidence to do so. Instead I just kept quiet … Continue reading Are you sure you’re not gay? →

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Big Bi Dreams for 2015

Here’s what I’d like to make happen in 2015: Print off and distribute leaflets advertising Nottingham BiTopia. Organise at least 3 BiTalkia events. Get this blog featured on Bi Bloggers. Find a way to raise funds for the group to do things like pay for stalls at Nottinghamshire Pride and the cost of hiring a room … Continue reading Big Bi Dreams for 2015 →

My Bi Life Running a Bi Group

Should you use your real name to run a bi group?

Should you use your real name to run a bi group? My answer to this is if you feel comfortable in doing so, then yes! However if you don’t feel comfortable in doing so, or there is a potential risk of being outed to friends, family, a partner or an employer then don’t worry. There … Continue reading Should you use your real name to run a bi group? →

Nottingham BiTopia

The First BiTopia Meet Up!

First published in January 2014, the date of our first meet up. Before the big day I’d tried to do as much preparation as possible to ensure the event ran smoothly. I’d promoted it online. I packed everything I’d need the week before. I found a purple shoelace towear round my wrist so people would be able … Continue reading The First BiTopia Meet Up! →

Nottingham BiTopia Running a Bi Group

Setting up a Bi Group – Part 2

Originally published in January 2014 After I had got the basics of the group established nothing could move forward until I’d found a venue. As I was new to Nottingham I contacted people on Twitter and sent out a message asking for recommendations on a Yahoo Groups mailing list. This proved to be really helpful as … Continue reading Setting up a Bi Group – Part 2 →

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Setting Up a Bi Group – Part 1

Originally published in January 2014 I’ve decided to write about the process of setting up my new group for bisexuals so I have a record of what happened when and gain an idea of how much time and work I put into this project. I also hope it will inspire others to do something similar if … Continue reading Setting Up a Bi Group – Part 1 →

Introductions

Hello and welcome. This is a little space for me to write about bisexuality because I’m fed up of it being ignored, ridiculed and dismissed. I’m sick of fighting to be included. Exhausted from living in a gay/straight world when I’m somewhere in between. Tired of feeling anxious and depressed about experiencing discrimination, biphobia and bi erasure … Continue reading Introductions →