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LGBT History Month 2017Some good things happening this…

LGBT History Month 2017

Some good things happening this month:

Purple Prose reading at Swiss Cottage Library in London on 8th February: http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure/libraries-and-online-learning-centres/swiss-cottage-library/

In Manchester, the LGBT Foundation will be hosting a Bisexual series: http://lgbt.foundation/get-support/bisexual/

And there are lots of local bisexual events across the UK: http://bicommunitynews.co.uk/category/events-listings/

HOWEVER…

Ther is also a lot of bisexual erasure this month, as happens during most LGBT History Months. There are very few bisexual - specific events run by “LGBT” organisations, for whom the B is very much silent.

AND FINALLY…

Due to illness, there won’t be a Bi’s of Colour Meetup, but we are still here! Check out our Twitter feed @Bisofcolour

February News

Our bi February bi bulletin is up online here http://eepurl.com/cy7WXvThis month is packed as we have our regular social and support meets, a gaming evening, an outreach stall and a workshop in collaboration with LGBT Foundation at People's History Mus...

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Bona to vada the word of the Duchess

A frustrating but glorious story on the Beeb here. By way of marking LGBT History Month a trainee priest put together a Christian service in Polari; thus "Glory be to the father, and to the son, and the Holy Spirit" became "Fabeness be to the Auntie, a...

Access BiTopia Events

Events coming up in February 2017

Listings for various bi or LGBTQ events.

Shared Conversations Report – a bisexual perspective

(To read my previous thoughts on bisexuality within Christianity and the Church of England from a bisexual Christian's perspective, see the list of relevant posts from this blog in Bisexual Christianity posts.)After two years of 'Shared Conversati...

FAQs information

FAQs

Do I have to be there exactly at 1pm or can I come later? You can come any time from 1pm to 5pm and stay for as little or as long as you want. Lost Property: I left something behind at the venue, will you post it to me? We will do our best to gather...Continue reading »

behaviour policy information

Expected Behaviour

We want everyone to have a great time at the event and feel safe. In order to do this we think it’s good to make sure everyone knows what the expected behaviour is and what the organisers will do about any breaches of that behaviour. Big Big Fun Day organisers will try to deal fairly...Continue reading »

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Help Needed!

The Big Bi Fun Day is being organised by one person from their bedroom whenever they have time after doing their day job. It’s all done for free. So any support you can give will be a great help. Here’s a few cool things you can do: Spread the Word I don’t have any money for advertising...Continue reading »

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New Website Goes Live!

It’s a very exciting time for the Big Bi Funday organiser at the new website goes live today. I really love the fresh, updated look which is a lot more user friendly and integrates a lot of new features and different social media platforms. As the weeks progress more information will be added along with...Continue reading »

Bicon is Coming to Leeds

BiCon is a yearly bisexual convention that takes place for a long weekend every summer in a different city. From Thursday evening to Sunday lunchtime it is jam packed full of social gatherings, gaming and workshops as well as spaces just to chill out and chat or read.

There’s fancy dress ball on the Saturday night with the last few years being based on bisexuals in space, magical forest and favourite fictional characters. It’s great to see all the costumes but they aren’t compulsory with a good portion of people just dressing up or wearing what they’re comfortable in. This year’s theme has just been announced as a “Bisexual Beach Party”.

Founded in 1984 as the Politics of Bisexuality, this is the second time Leeds will host the UK’s largest bisexual gathering. In 2014 the convention was found a home at Trinity University and was attended by over 350 bi+ people and allies. This year will be at the Headingley campus of Leeds Beckett University, Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th August (the weekend after Leeds Pride).

I’ve been attending BiCon since 2012 in Bradford; it is an amazing feeling to be surrounded by others like myself, not having to explain what being bi means. It’s like being in a bisexual bubble with a great, diverse mix of people and friends.

Check out the BiCon 2017 website (http://2017.bicon.org.uk/) for more details and to buy tickets.

Written by Emily @ Leeds Bi Group