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Convert and Compress Video Files

Sometimes doing bi group stuff throws up new challenges that you have to figure out. A recent one for me was how to shrink a video file so it was small enough to email or share online. I’d filmed a friend give a speech on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and didn’t … Continue reading Convert and Compress Video Files →

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Raising the Flag at Notts County Hall

Yesterday morning I attended the first event held this week in Nottinghamshire for IDAHoBiT 2015. Representatives from the council, police, emergency services, unions, colleges, universities, and local LGBT groups and organisations made their way to Notts County Hall to watch the rainbow flag being raised by the river. It was wonderful to see so many in attendance and … Continue reading Raising the Flag at Notts County Hall →

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Preparing for Pride Season

These days I try to get ready for summer a few months in advance. This is partly because some things like ordering flags, leaflets and stickers can take a while to sort out and get delivered. It’s also because you’ll be a lot busier nearer the time than you are now. The weeks fly by and big events … Continue reading Preparing for Pride Season →

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Help, where did everyone go!?

Having a quiet meet up can be scary, especially after a few months of meetings with a high turnout. Try not to be feel too worried. Your group is probably not fading into nothing! Here are several possible reasons why it wasn’t as busy as The weather was too bad, so people wanted to stay at … Continue reading Help, where did everyone go!? →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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? →

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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 →