Gay issues are coming out of the classroom closet as teachers put kids first
Openly gay school deputy headteacher, Shaun Dellenty, explains why winning an award for his work as founder of Inclusion For All meant so much.
Openly gay school deputy headteacher, Shaun Dellenty, explains why winning an award for his work as founder of Inclusion For All meant so much.
We are Family’ LGBT History Month 2014 Event and Evening Ball – Sat February 8th 2014. Tickets for the evening ball will go on sale at the Plymouth Respect Festival on October 12th 2013 and will be available through the Pride in Plymouth website, and other outlets in the city.
The Roundhouse are running a FREE 6-week performance and media project for 16-25 year-olds not currently in education, employment or training and who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and / or Questioning (LGBTQ).
Working with award-winning artist Mark Storor and leading media producer Nicola Prestage and a professional circus performer, participants can choose to use storytelling, art, theatre and circus to share stories, OR use film, audio and blogging to create and showcase material online.
We are looking for people who have open minds, are willing to get involved and want to engage in an opportunity to develop their skills. No previous experience is necessary, just a interest in your chosen area. The project is FREE and lunch/travel costs will be provided.
Stephen Fry’s call for a boycott of everything Russian was widely reported, Cher won’t sing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014. The prime minister raised the issue when meeting president Putin at the G20 two weeks ago. But it’s important that such solidarity is properly informed and doesn’t lead to unintended consequences – like the campaign started in the USA for boycotting vodka actually made in Latvia, not Russia.
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