Below are some of the Salford LGBTQ+ events happening this LGBT+ History Month. If you have any to add please email hannah.powell@salfordcvs.co.uk
Events
Diversity Celebration
11th February, 11am-4pm
6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
What to expect:
- Workshops
- Talks
- Arts and crafts
- Traditional Polish food
Sign-up here: https://fb.me/e/2BERDQ8nq
The event is free and runs all day.
Salford's HIV Testing Day
10th February at Pendleton Gateway from 10am-3pm. Or if you can't make it order a free at-home HIV tests with a result in 15 minutes now available for the very first time this #NationalHIVTestingWeek https://www.startswithme.org.uk/
LGBTQ+ History Month Literary Salon
Join Abbi Parcell and Ruby Seddon-Wilson to discuss the histories and texts that have inspired and empowered LGBTQ+ people over the centuries. Get involved! Why not bring a book that has inspired you too? £3. Book here
‘The Power of LGBTQ+ Networks’ in partnership with TalkTalk.
Location: TalkTalk, Soapworks, Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3TT
Date: Tuesday 28th February
Time: 17.30 – 19.30
Calling all LGBTQ+ Networks and Allies across the UK! Inclusive Companies are proud to invite you and your colleagues to their first in person event of this year! Networking is such a powerful marketing tool to accelerate and maintain success for any individual or organisation. It’s key to making connections and provides the most productive, most proficient and most enduring tactic to building mutually beneficial relationships. There are thousands of employee, inter-sector, professional and social network groups all over the UK doing great things. But what is it that makes LGBTQ+ Networks so important? Inclusive Companies recently published findings from this year’s Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Survey which revealed that 93.10% of employers had a dedicated LGBT+ Employee Resource Group (ERG), remaining the most popular type of ERG amongst participants since 2017. As they look to continue the momentum following LGBT History Month, ‘The Power of LGBTQ+ Networks’ will connect LGBTQ+ Networks, leaders, and ally’s as well as explore innovative ways in which they have grown and formalised and why they have had such an impact. Featuring inspirational guest speakers, a panel session and of course the chance to network over drinks and nibbles, this informal event will provide an unprecedented opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with LGBTQ+ network leaders and participants from across the northwest and nationwide. Complimentary tickets to attend this event
Queer Contact is back for 2023: On now till 18th Feb to celebrate LGBT History Month.
They can’t wait to celebrate queer culture with a line-up of the UK’s most extraordinary LGBTQ+ talent.
Manchester Libraries: LOVE IS LOVE: LGBTQ+ Film Night
Enjoy a Love is Love film night, celebrating LGBTQ+ history month. You’ll have to choose the best of the best, from classic 80's & 90's film to the latest Queer films from 2020! Vote and book now on the library blog.
Manchester Central Library, Tuesday 14 February, 6pm.
Section 28 - 35 years on in Manchester Mon, 20th February 2023, 5pm-7pm
Manchester Central Library Manchester Central Library St Peters Square Manchester M2 5PD
This year marks 35 years since the protest against Section 28 in Manchester. Join organisers and attendees from the time to hear more. A chance to hear talks from people who were involved in organising and attending Manchester’s 1988 demonstration against the introduction of Section 28. Looking at the legacy and impact of this controversial piece of legislation which was in force for 15 years at the end of the 20th century into the new Millennium.An opportunity to view items from the Manchester Central Library archive from this event 35 years ago. Tea and coffee will be available at the beginning of the event.
Making your queer voice heard at work
23rd February 2023
Join Pride In Leadership in person in Manchester for this unique workshop. Sam Malone, a spoken voice expert, will explore how our queerness impacts our voice, expression, and career. This exciting event will teach you how your corporate voice is serving you and how to advance your career using your voice.
Lancashire LGBT+ business leaders to get a Boost this LGBT+ history month
LGBT+ business owners and leaders in Lancashire are being invited to take part in a new funded programme which will allow them to work with other business owners to tackle key business challenges and maximise new opportunities.
Save The Date for 2023: Greater Manchester Pride Events Taking Place
Bury Pride Sat 29th April
Pride in Trafford Wed 17th – Sat 20th May
Pride on the Range Sat 27th May
Salford Pink Picnic Sat 17th June
Rochdale in Rainbows Sat 24th June (Provisional Date)
Sparkle Fri 7th – Sun 9th July
Tameside Pride Sat 15th July
Oldham Pride Fri 21st – Sun 23rd July
Pride in Bolton Fri 28th – Sun 30th July
Stockport Pride Sun 30th July
Levenshulme Pride Fri 11th – Sun 13th Aug
Wigan Pride Sat 12th Aug
Prestwich Pride Sat 12th – Mon 14th Aug
Manchester Pride Fri 25th – Mon 28th Aug
Didsbury Pride Sat 2nd Sept
Chorlton Pride Date T.B.C
Pride in Wythenshawe Date T.B.C
Newsletters
Canal St Manchester Newsletter
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Reach (Manchester Evening News)
Consortium LGBT+ February Newsletter
GM Equality Alliance Bulletin, Issue 58, February 2023
Volunteering Opportunities:
Village Angels
LGBT Foundation are looking for more people to support with the Village Angels Programme, the team are out around the Village every weekend from 9pm – 3am making sure that everyone in our community stays safe; providing everything from First Aid, to Mental Health support, or just a little bit of help getting home. If you’re passionate about helping people, and think you can be a friendly face on a night, then sign up here
GM - LGBTQ+ Equality Panel
Are you a Greater Manchester resident with ideas on how we can improve equality for all LGBTQ+ people across the city-region? If so, the GM LGBTQ+ Equality Panel need you! Established to tackle LGBTQ+ injustice, the Panel are a group of passionate and innovative volunteers working with the GMCA and LGBT Foundation to find creative solutions to inequality. In this round of recruitment, we’re specifically calling for volunteers from QTIPoC communities and people from the boroughs of Trafford, Tameside, Stockport and Wigan. For more information about the Panel and how to apply, please follow: https://lgbt.foundation/gm-lgbtq-equality-panel
Gay Pride Shop & The LGBTQ+ Book Shop
The UK's largest LGBTQ+ store in located in Afflecks in Manchester city centre and online at www.gayprideshop.co.uk. Over 7000 items in stock, with their profits shared with Manchester charities. They also cater for large corporate orders, for items such as lanyards, flags and badges, with corporate discounts available. For corporate/business orders, please contact jason@gayprideshop.co.uk
For more volunteering opportunities see our Volunteering Portal