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Saturday 13th May<\/strong><\/p>\n

There isn’t much to say really except that it was another lovely afternoon. There was a nice mix of regulars and first timers. People did the usual activities such as craft, play card and board games, catch up with friends, and the kids did a lot of running around.<\/p>\n

Normally the weather during that second Saturday of the month is perfect but for the first time in the 4 years I’ve been attending we were faced with a little bit of rain! Thankfully it didn’t last long, and it didn’t cause any problems as we booked all 3 rooms downstairs so there was enough indoor space for everyone.<\/p>\n

I’ve been trying to slowly expand the event and build on inclusiveness where I can. This year I put a pansexual flag on display. That will always be flying at Big Bi Fun Days alongside the bi flag from now on. I hope it will make pan people feel more welcome. I also got some copies of Purple Prose and Jennifer came along with their fabulous badges<\/a><\/em> so there were things for people to buy too.<\/p>\n

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The photo shows the back yard and entrance to the Quaker Meeting House. A bi, pan, and rainbow heart flag have been draped from the drainpipes and are flapping merrily in the breeze.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next year I need to take the event photo *before* I start packing up as this year most people had left by the time I got round to it!<\/p>\n

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About 15 people smiling for the camera! Those crouching at the front are holding a bi flag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thank you so much for everyone’s donations. You were all so generous.<\/strong> Not only did the event break even again this year but there was enough left over to pay the cost of hiring out the venue for 2018. You legends.<\/p>\n

Some things I’d like to do for next year are:
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\n– buy a trans flag and an ace flag to display
\n– get trans related leaflets for the resources table (sorry I haven’t had any before)
\n– find a way to fund transport for 3 BAME members of the bi community who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford to come, to help increase diversity in the future<\/p>\n

If you have any ideas, suggestions, feedback, or complaints about the Big Bi Fun Day please let me know by emailing bigbifundayATgmail.com. I’d love to hear from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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