LGBT History Month 2012 at Sheffield Libraries!

Sheffield Libraries have updated their LGBT Books Collection for LGBT History Month. For more information, visit their website.

Events for LGBT History Month in Sheffield, 2012

The idea of LGBT History Month came from School’s Out! a campaigning organisation of LGBT people involved in education. They took their inspiration partly from the United States, where LGBT History Month has been celebrated since 1994. Activities will be taking place in Sheffield and all over the country to celebrate and raise awareness about LGBT issues. LGBT History Month is a time when we can explore and share some hidden aspects of our country’s past, both recent and remote. This hidden history belongs to all of us; it is part of our inheritance. You can find out more about LGBT History Month at the official UK website: LGBT History Month site

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN SHEFFIELD


EDWARD CARPENTER EXHIBITION
1st – 15th February
Sheffield Town Hall, Reception area

A display created by the Friends of Edward Carpenter and Sheffield Archives.

www.friendsofedwardcarpenter.co.uk
www.facebook.com/friendsofedwardcarpenter

Twitter: @Friends_of_EC

SHEFFIELD PRIDE MASQUERADE BALL
Thursday 2nd February, 7:30pm - 1:00am Revolucion de Cuba

Sheffield Pride in association with Revolucion de Cuba are hosting a masquerade ball with Cuban music, salsa dancers, raffle. VIP ticket holders get a free drink on arrival with waiter service, fancy dress is welcomed but optional.

Tickets available from Revolucion de Cuba, Dempsey's, Affinity and Lions Lair. Tickets prices VIP £7, Adv £4 and on the door £5

www.sheffieldpride.org.uk

LGBT HISTORIES, PERSPECTIVES FROM SHEFFIELD AND BEYOND
Monday 20th February, 5.15pm refreshments and registration 5.45pm start

Sheffield Hallam University Owen Building, room 941

Sheffield Hallam University LGBT Staff forum invite you to join us.

The Friends of Edward Carpenter and Sheffield Archives will kick us off, exploring Carpenter's life and legacy during the late 19th Century, featuring artefacts from his personal collection dating over 100 years.

Following this, local historian Sandra Baker will discuss her recent research on the history of Sheffield's LGBT community.

Lastly Marian Duggan, Lecturer in Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University will discuss her recently published book, Queering Conflict: Examining Lesbian and Gay Experiences of Homophobia in Northern Ireland.

To book a free place, please contact Trish Elwis by emailing P.Elwis@shu.ac.uk

COMING OUT: EMERGING FROM ADOLESCENCE
February 21st - March 3rd

A Photographic Exhibition by Jeremy Williams as part of Sheffield's celebration of LGBT History Month.

Bank Street Arts
32-40 Bank St, Sheffield, S1 2DS

www.jeremy-williams.net



HIDDEN HISTORIES AT SHEFFIELD ARCHIVES
Wednesday 22nd February

6.00pm to 7.30pm - Sheffield Archives
52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield S1 4 SP

Lecture about the life of the radical writer and thinker Edward Carpenter.
with Sheffield University's LGBT Society. Organised by Friends of Edward Carpenter, Sheffield Archives and the Sheffield University's LGBT Society.

For more information e-mail friend@friendsofedwardcarpenter.co.uk.

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL LGBT EMPLOYEE NETWORK COFFEE MORNING
Wednesday 29th February
9.30am to 12.00 - Town Hall

Come and sample an exquisite range of home-made cakes and buns, whilst fundraising for LGBT organisations in Sheffield!
All Sheffield City Council employees welcome.


OUT ALOUD - SHEFFIELD LGBT CHOIR
They perform regularly at events in Sheffield and throughout the country and are available for bookings. For more details on booking Out Aloud or how to join the Choir see http://www.outaloud.org.uk


LGBT HISTORY IN SHEFFIELD

Local historian Sandra Baker has completed a short research project on the history of Sheffield's LGBT Community. However, she does not plan to stop there. If you would like to offer your time to take part in an oral history interview, please get in touch
Blog: @gayhistorysheff
email gayhistorysheffield@gmail.com

SHEFFIELD OUT OF OFFICE – THE LGBT PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

For more information about events and activities please contact Harry Plant, Sheffield Out of Office

Website: @SCCLGBT

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