Biphobic Hate Crime

Biphobic Hate Crime

**Trigger warning – hate crime** The Crown Prosecution Service published new guidance last week on prosecuting hate crime. Their statement can be found here: http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/latest_news/cps-publishes-new-public-statements/ I was particularly pleased to see that for the first time the CPS’ policy took into account that victims of biphobic hate crime will have different needs and experiences to […]
BiTopia at Notts Pride 2016

BiTopia at Notts Pride 2016

Here is a very belated post to share photos from our third time participating in the Nottinghamshire Pride Parade in July. I started the morning by arriving early to meet people who wanted to join BiTopia for the parade through the city centre. I know there are reservations and criticisms regarding the commercialisation of Prides […]
January 2016 BiTopia Pub Social

January 2016 BiTopia Pub Social

This month there is a one off change of venue as our usual hang out is closed for refurbishment. Boo. So join us for our pub social in the upstairs bar of The Broadway Cinema on Broad Street (NG1 3AN) on Thursday 14th January. We’ll be there at the usual times from 7:30pm-11:00pm. Group leader […]
Bi Events in 2016

Bi Events in 2016

Write these dates down for next year so you can keep them free and come along! 2016 BiTopia Pub Socials (always the 2nd Thursday of the month) 14th Jan 11th Feb 10th March 14th April 12th May 9th June 14th July 11th Aug 8th Sept 13th Oct 10th Nov 8th Dec   The Big Bi […]
New Group Leader for BiTopia

New Group Leader for BiTopia

We have a new group leader to organise the monthly pub socials (and other events) for BiTopia. His name is Pete, and you can reach him by emailing nottinghambitopia-atsign-gmail.com if you have any problems or questions, or just want to chat to someone about the group. We’re sure he will do a great job in keeping […]
Could you lead BiTopia?

Could you lead BiTopia?

It is with great sadness that I am writing to let you know that I plan to leave Nottingham around February 2016. Before the big move I also plan on traveling abroad in December and January. This means that going forward BiTopia will need someone, or a few people, to keep it going. I’m letting […]
Bi Visibility Day Success

Bi Visibility Day Success

During the day I did a small bit of Bi activism on Twitter. That evening we had a wonderful turnout for the photos & speech at the Robin Hood Statue; many more people than I’d anticipated! The main bulk of the crowd were members of the LGBT+ Youth Group Outburst, as Jennifer (and friend) were going down to do a […]
BiTopia Events in July & August

BiTopia Events in July & August

I hope you can join us for the following if you’re free: July Pub Social, Thursday 9th July, The Lord Roberts Pub, Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AN. 7:30-11:00pm. Look for the rubber duck on the table to find us! Nottinghamshire Pride Parade, Saturday 25th July. Meet us at the corner of Listergate and Castlegate at 11:00am. […]
IDAHOBIT 2015

IDAHOBIT 2015

This year there will be a ‘stream’ in Nottingham city centre on Sunday 17th May for IDAHOBIT. Join forces with us as we try and get as many people as possible to ‘stream in’ to the Brian Clough statue in Old Market Square from different starting points. The stream I’m co-leading will start at The Lord […]