Past events of interest to transgendered people, their families and medical professionals.
- London Transgender Film Festival Fundraiser
(24 August, 2008) - Manchester LGBT Jobs Fair"(28 August, 2008)
- National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health Summit (4–5 September, 2008)
- PICNIC FOR CHANGE 2008 (6 September, 2008)
- Lectures on Face and Body Feminisation and Speech Therapy(27 September 2008)
- Conference on Medical Care for Gender Variant Teenagers
(28 September, 2008) - Gender identity disorder in adolescents (1 October, 2008)
- Annual meeting of GIRES members (12 October, 2008)
- TransForum Manchester (monthly)
- Conference on LGBT Young People and Mental Health
(7 November 2008) - London Transgender Film Festival (Update) (7, 8 and 9 November 2008)
- Presentation by Dr Lorimer and Dr Seal, from the Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic (11 November 2008)
- TRANS PEOPLE, RIGHTS, LAW AND POLICY – 1 day Seminar
(12 November 2008) - Torquay's Remembrance Service (16 November 2008)
- Pre-Launch of LGBT History Month (February 2009) (19 November 2008)
- Dublin's Transgender Day of Remembrance (20 November 2008)
- Queer Cafe Trans Film Night (23 November 2008)
- London's Transgender Day of Remembrance (23 November 2008)
- Manchester's third Annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance Vigil
(23 November 2008) - Brighton's Transgender Day of Remembrance
(23 November 2008) - Real eQuality course on gender identity and transgender
(25 November 2008) - GFest - gayWise LGBT Arts Festival (3–28 November 2008)
- A Feminist Perspective on the Transsexual Debate
(5 December 2008) - FTM London's Annual Party
(6 December 2008) - Unique Christmas Party & Festive Winter Weekend
(11–14 December 2008)
24 August 2008
London Transgender Film Festival Fundraiser
A transgender community event for trans people, their allies, partners and friends. To raise money for the London Transgender Film Festival 2008. 3 pm - 6 pm. Entry charge £5 (or £4 concessions).
At Gasworks, 155 Vauxhall Street, London SE1 5RH (Oval Tube).
27 September 2008
Lectures on Face and Body Feminisation and Speech Therapy
Face And Body Feminisation Lecture: Mark L Zukowski MD FACS
The Importance Of Speech Therapy In A Successful Transition: Christella Antoni BA (Hons) MSc MRSCST
The event will be held on Saturday 27 September 2008 commencing at 8 pm and attendance is free (complimentary buffet will be available from 7 pm) at:
The Chamberlain Hotel (020 7680 1500), 130-135 Minories, London EC3N 1NU. The hotel is a short walk from Tower Hill underground station (District and Circle Lines) and Aldgate underground station (Circle and Metropolitan Lines).
Dr. Zukowski will be available for complimentary consultations starting at 8:00 am on that date. However, his time slots fill fast and you should either call Chris at 001-847-853-8869 or e-mail her at chrisanewyou@elnet.com to schedule an appointment well in advance.
28 August 2008
Manchester LGBT Jobs Fair
Manchester City Council will be hosting their annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender jobs fair, in partnership with Barclays Contact Centre Manchester and Manpower and supported by Stepping Stones, on Thursday 28th August between 11am and 4pm at Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square.
Increase you independence and confidence when applying for jobs. Find out what's on offer from a wide variety of employers from the private, public and voluntary sectors, who will be available to answer queries about specific job and career opportunities. A wide variety of job vacancies will be available on the day.
Visitors can also obtain advice on employment related matters, training and educational opportunities. Free workshops will also take place, offering practical advice on completing application forms and interview techniques.
For more information about exhibiting at or attending the jobs fair, contact Kate Fowler: tel 0161 234 1885; textphone 0161 953 2785; email k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk
4-5 September 2008
National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Health Summit
The 2008 National LGBT Health Summit will take place in Bristol on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th September at the BAWA Conference Centre, Filton, Bristol here.
This is the third National LGBT Health Summit. Previous Summits have been held in London and Manchester and have attracted over 450 delegates between them.
This years LGBT Health Summit is hosted jointly by Terrence Higgins Trust and Equality South West. The 2008 LGBT Health Summit aims to raise the profile of LGBT people in the UK, and also to raise awareness of the health inequalities present within LGBT communities. The theme of this years Summit will be: Equality and Diversity.
The key objectives for this years Summit are:
•To raise awareness of differences in health outcomes affecting LGBT people;
•To share ideas and good practice regarding the removal of barriers to service access for LGBT people;
•To focus on the specific and differing needs of a broad range of LGBT people, including older people, BME communities, disabled people and those living in rural settings, and;
•To foster partnership working and to make recommendations about improving health outcomes for LGBT people.
There are 300 delegate places available at this years Summit, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Full details can be found here.
6 September 2008
PICNIC FOR CHANGE 2008
The 6th Annual Trans Rights Picnic Fundraiser & Get Together : 1pm-6pm.
As in previous years it will be in Kensington Gardens opposite the Serpentine Gallery entrance. Stroll over to the biggest tree in the long grass. Look for the area marked out with bunting.
All trans folk and their friends, partners, family, and allies are welcome. Come with friends or come alone, you will find many friendly faces. All are welcome. Bring food and drink to share, blankets and tablecloths.
This is a fundraiser for Press for Change, so please could you bring along a contribution of small change, notes, or cheques made payable to 'Press For Change' for the picnic fundraiser collection.
Press For Change is the political lobbying and educational organisation that campaigns on our behalf to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all transsexual and transgender people in the UK. www.pfc.org.uk
If you want a good day out please come, and do spread the word to your groups and friends. See you there,
Serge and Jason of Transfabulous.
Christina, Michael and Tessa of TransLondon.
The picnic spot is half way between the Serpentine gallery, the shared cycle route and the public conveniences.
See map.
28 September 2008
Conference on Medical Care for Gender Variant Teenagers
This conference has been approved for 6 units Continuing Professional Development
Hormonal treatment of transsexual teenagers is controversial. Whereas in the UK teens must experience most pubertal body changes before any medical intervention, usually at 16, in some countries, including the US, Canada, and the Netherlands, the earliest signs of puberty are blocked and then cross-sex hormones administered.
Clinical practices at medical centres in the US, Canada, and the Netherlands, with teen patients and parents describing their experiences, will be presented at Imperial College on Sunday, 28 September.
Clinicians presenting will be Professor Norman Spack, Harvard Medical School, Professor Marvin Belzer, University of Southern California Medical School, Professor Kenneth Zucker, University of Toronto, and Dr. Annelou de Vries, Free University, Amsterdam. All are engaged in extensive programs treating teen transsexuals with pubertal blockers and cross-sex steroids. Dr Simona Giordano, School of Law, Manchester University, will discuss ethical issues. Teens and parents from the Netherlands and the UK, the latter having travelled to the US for treatment, will discuss their experiences.
Professor Wylie Hembree, Columbia University, Chair of the Endocrine Society Task Force developing a Clinical Guideline for the Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual People (including adolescents) will deliver a report on the Task Force deliberations.
Richard Green is moderating the conference. From 1994-2006, he was Research Director/Head, Gender Identity Clinic, Charing Cross Hospital. He authored the chapter on child and adolescent gender identity disorder in the New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry and has published 200 papers and chapters on psychosexual development since 1960.
The conference runs from 9:30–5 at Skempton Building, Lecture Theatre 201, Imperial College, South Kensington campus. We hope you can attend. To reserve a place, please send a check for £55, which includes lunch, payable to Richard Green, addressed to: Prof Richard Green, Imperial College at Charing Cross Hospital, Claybrook Centre, London W6 8LN.
1st October 2008
Gender identity disorder in adolescents
The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) will hold a one day meeting for clinicians at its building in London: 1 Wimpole Street, W1G 0AE. Nearest underground station is Oxford Circus. Those who work with the trans support groups will be able to attend at the reduced fee of £125 for charity workers.
Registration is at 9.15 am and the meeting ends at 5.30 pm.
At present, the clinicians at the UK's sole treatment centre for gender variant adolescents refuse to offer medication to suspend the pubertal development that many of these young people find deeply distressing. Such medication is allowed in page 10 of the standards of care published by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health ( Standards of Care version 6 ). It is offered by the well respected treatment centres in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Norway, The Netherlands and the USA, see page 25 of the NHS publication: Medical care for gender variant children and young people: answering families' questions.
Most of the knowledge of treating these young people is in overseas centres and the UK's sole treatment centre has no experience in providing early suspension of puberty. Nonetheless, the planning committee for the meeting was drawn entirely from the UK. Moreover, only 2 of the 15 presenters at the meeting are from overseas. The RSM has provided a description of the aims of the meeting, the planning committee and the programme for the day.
If you wish to book a place, please go to here .
12th October 2008
Annual meeting of GIRES member
The next annual meeting of the charity will be on Sunday 12 October 2008, in Ashtead, Surrey, commencing at 2.30 pm. Attendance is open to all the charity's members. Details of how to apply for membership are here.
The meeting will begin with the formal business of approving the report and accounts for the previous year and appointing trustees, as well as the independent examiner of the charity's accounts. Then there will be workshops on subjects that are of interest to the charity's members. Tea and later a light early supper will be provided. There will be plenty of opportunity to meet other members.
Formal invitations will be sent to members in midsummer.
Conference on LGBT Young People and Mental Health
The LGBT Consortium is running a one-day conference, aimed at professionals working with young people including youth workers, lecturers and support workers. The sessions will incorporate workshops, discussion and training around core aspectsof recognising mental health issues, questioning strategies when approaching young people and sign posting to other services.
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) will conduct a session on medical care for gender variant young people and helping schools to combat transphobic bullying.
The conference will be held at:
University of the Arts London
Southampton Row
WC1B 4AP
10am - 5pm
The day is completely free of charge, with refreshments and lunch included. There will also be the private view of the inner-sense exhibition between 5pm and 7pm, offering the opportunity for delegates,session leaders and artists to network over a glass of juice or wine.
There are still a few places available – book here
London Transgender Film Festival
At the Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton. Details can be seen on the festival's website
Please use the Ritzy booking line to book films. Please book early to avoid disappointment
We hope you enjoy our program and screenings and we look forward to seeing you at the festival!
Address: Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW2 1JG
Booking Tel: 08707 55 00 62
Dr. Lorimer and Dr. Seal Presentation
Dr Lorimer and Dr Seal, from the Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic will be visiting Spectrum London to give a presentation and talk, along with answering questions, of which we are sure there will be plenty at Spectrum, London.
This is the 3rd of these presentations that the Doctors have given in London and is expected to be just as busy as before. In order for us to have a good idea of numbers for this event please can you send an email to let us know you intend to pop along.
All are welcome—whether you are trans, a partner, a family member or friend—Spectrum, London is open to all.
As usual there will be tea, coffee, biscuits and cold drinks, entrance will also be the usual fee of £2 to cover the cost of the hire of our meeting place, and to cover refreshments.
TRANS PEOPLE, RIGHTS, LAW AND POLICY – 1 day Seminar
1 DAY SEMINAR, 10.30–16.00 Tuesday November 12th at the University of Sussex Conference Centre, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QU, Fully Accessible.
Does your organization need clear guidance on the recent equality and rights legislation for TRANS people?
“The sectors of life in which discrimination and inequality most impacted trans people's lives were employment and the workplace, healthcare access and leisure and education.” (Equalities Review Report, 2007)
Are you sure you comply with:
The SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT
The GENDER RECOGNITION ACT
The GENDER EQUALITY DUTY
The NEW GOODS AND SERVICES REGULATIONS
Fees for Attendance:
Voluntary Sector £90
Public Sector £135
Private Sector £165
See here for more information
Torquay's Remembrance Service
The Metropolitan Community Church Torbay, is holding a special service on Sunday 16th November. This is taking the form of a remembrance service to mark “Transgender Remember Our Dead” day. It will be held at 7.00 pm at the Unitarian Church, Montpelier Rd. Torquay. Further details and a map may be found on the website or by telephoning the Pastor on 01803 520713.
Pre-Launch of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month (February 2009)
This free event is a part of The National Anti Bullying Week. It will be held on the evening of Wednesday, the 19th of November, 2008, at The Hackney Free and Parochial Church of England School in London.
LGBT History Month is a tool to support and promote all the equality strands. Under the new Single Equalities Bill, schools are likely to have to promote all seven equality strands.
The 19th of November will be a celebration of work done by teachers, youth workers and young people. It will be a chance to view exhibitions that have been made specifically for LGBT History Month from around the country and meet with other educators, youth workers, and people interested in the work.
The Pre-Launch puts LGBT History Month on the education calendar and makes the point that all schools - faith and secular - can celebrate the achievements of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people, past and present, local and world-wide, famous and grassroots.
The Pre-Launch is being held in a school for the first time. The theme in 2009 is Education and Youth and Education Minister Baroness Morgan is the key speaker.
You will be treated to:
• A DVD of Students’s work
• Pupils’s performances
• Two teachers demonstrating how to do LGBT History Month in schools
• No Outsiders work in primary schools.
• How to celebrate LGBT History Month within a religious context
• An exhibition by the Proud Heritage Museum Project
• A display by Gay Birmingham Remembered
• A Nottingham Heritage timeline
• Lesbian Gay Christian Movement resources
• A GIRES stall, containing information on the medical care of gender variant young people and a toolkit to help schools combat transphobic bullying
You will be inspired, and will take inspiration and support from others. You will be resourced and ready to design and develop your own events in February 2009!
Refreshments will be available during the interval, as well as at the beginning and end of the evening.
The Pre-Launch begins at 6.30 pm and the doors will be open from 6. Further details will be available upon your reply.
The hall and canteen where the event is held has disabled access.
Please let us know of any access requirements you might have and any dietary requirements in your reply.
State your name and job description as you wish to see it on a name badge.
At LGBT History Month you will find:
• A tool kit for schools to help them celebrate the month
• A calendar to put your events on and see what others are doing
• Resources to help schools design their own events
• A forum for schools and individuals to make links and share resources.
On the schools out website there is a tool kit for students to help them support their schools to be LGBT friendly. You will also find a host of other useful resources.
February 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of the Stephen Lawrence Report; we are proud to be a player in the work to challenge all forms of prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination.
February 2009 is the fifth year! Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. We are committed to celebrate its diversity and that of the society as a whole. We encourage everyone to see diversity and cultural pluralism as the positive forces that they are and endeavour to reflect this in all we do.
London's Transgender Day of Remembrance
For trans people, their friends, families and allies
An opportunity to remember, mourn and celebrate trans lives lost to violence or suicide.
The Transgender day of Remembrance is an opportunity for trans people, their friends, families and allies to come together in a safe space to reflect on those trans people who have lost their lives through violence or suicide because they are trans. It is a time to remember, mourn and celebrate them and to tell their stories so they are not forgotten.
You don't have to bring or do anything, but as in previous years, we would very much like people to contribute and participate if they wish. Please bring short stories, readings or poetry – if you prefer not to read yourself, we can find someone else to read your text for you.
2:00pm for a 2:15 start
Readings, poetry and music, followed by tea and cake
Ends at 4:00pm
Can You Help?
They are looking for:
• A person/group to provide a short musical section
• Volunteers to help on the day
• Anyone who would like to help Joe, Erasmo and Simon in organising the event
• Names of trans people who have died since August 2007
Dragon Hall, Stukeley Street, Covent Garden
The venue is first floor, fully accessible and has a disabled toilet. If you have any other access requirements, please let us know.
This event is supported by Camden LGBT Forum.
Manchester's third Annual Transgender Day Of Remembrance Vigil
This will be the tenth year that a day has been set aside to honour the memory of all those transpeople killed by violence every year and to affirm our resolve to report transphobic crime. Over 400 people are named as having been killed, with many more remaining unknown.
Assemble for the vigil in Sackville Park (off Canal Street, Manchester) at 3.45pm. The One Minute's Silence and reading of the names of the deceased will take place at 4pm by the Beacon of Hope. This will take place by candlelight so please bring a candle and holder if you are able to. The vigil will last for approximately one hour, and will be followed by an informal gathering at Taurus bar (1 Canal Street) if people wish. Both Sackville Park and Taurus are fully accessible, although at Taurus we may use a private function room down one flight of stairs.
All are welcome; please feel free to bring a reading, flowers or another appropriate tribute.
Dublin's Ceremony of Remembrance
In memory of all those that experienced Gender Identity Disorder, Transgender and who have died from suicide, illness and violence. The remembrance service will be held on the green of St. Stephen's Unitarian Church on Thursday the 20th of November at 8:00 pm.
This service is being held for the second year.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Tel: 0857442697
Brighton's Transgender Day of Remembrance>
The Gender Trust and The Clare Project are holding Brighton's first Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday 23 November 2008, 16.00hrs at the Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, Brighton BN2 1RL. This is a non denominational meeting and not a religious service. There will be a candlelit vigil and readings. All are welcome.
Queer Cafe Trans Film Night
Queer Cafe, film and reading group announces its first trans film night on the 23rd November, to coincide with the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This will take place alongside the regular Queer Cafes on the first Sunday of every month, open 12pm - 4pm
Queer Cafe is a new series of community events in Manchester run by and for the LGBTQI community and is open to everyone.
The venue is the LGBT center on Sidney Street, off Oxford Road behind 8th Day Cafe.
More details here
Everything you want to know about Gender Identity and Transgender – but were afraid to ask!
This course is an ideal introduction to gender identity, transgender and gender confirmation for employers and service providers across all sectors including local government, health, police, housing associations and community and voluntary organisations. It will be particularly useful for anyone working with the public such as community based staff, social workers or front line & sales staff. It will also be useful for policy staff, human resources staff, team supervisors and managers.
This one day course is an introduction to gender identity and transgender issues and covers:
• An overview of the legal framework including the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999, Gender Recognition Act 2004 & Goods and Services amendment 2008.
• A introduction to gender identity and gender dysphoria
• Terminology and definitions including transgendered, transsexual, cross-dresser, gender-nonconforming, transvestite, gender-queer, & consciously androgynous people
• Exploring prejudice towards transgender people
• Best practice approach to customer care and employment
• Where next? Individual action planning
Delegates will receive an information pack including an equality checklist and top tips for promoting equality and diversity.
The session is delivered by Jenny-Anne Bishop and Ellen Hart, who are both transgendered and will answer any questions put to them.
This one day course will take place on Tuesday, 25 November 2008 in the beautiful surroundings of Oakfield Manor Boardroom at Chester Zoo and costs just £130 per delegate.
The course includes refreshments, a buffet lunch and lunchtime zoo tour.
More details available here.
Phone:01244 676488 (answer machine) or alternatively text or call 07531 841901
GFest - gayWise LGBT Arts Festival
GFest - gayWise LGBT Arts Festival takes place in November. Brochure available here.
The Deputy Mayor, Richard Barnes, says in support of GFest:
“Now in its second year, GFest provides important opportunities for the capital's LGBT and queer-identified artists, performers and filmmakers – as well as others from across the globe - to showcase their work. It is fitting that GFest takes place in the capital. London has the largest, most diverse community in Europe, and already hosts a series of high-profile LGBT events, including Pride, the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and LGBT History Month. The festival also encourages London's theatres and museums to review their programmes and make them more attractive to LGBT Londoners – this is important in a city where at least 10% of the population is gay and lesbian.”
Full details on gayWise website
A Feminist Perspective on the Transsexual Debate
Friday 5th December 2pm-5pm, The School of Law, Manchester Metropolitan University M16 6HB—just off Oxford Rd. Under the auspices of:
• The Manchester Metropolitan University School of law
• The Manchester Institute for Social and Spatial Transformations
Programme includes:
• Julie Bindel, Guardian Journalist, nominee for the Stonewall Journalist of the Year 2008, Feminist activist, author of “Women Overcoming Violence and Abuse”, and “The Map of My Life: The Story of Emma Humphreys”
• Dr. Susan Stryker, Women*s Studies, the University of Illinois, Visiting Professor, Harvard University, Trans Activist, author of “The Trans Studies Reader”, and “Transgender History”
Chair: Prof. Stephen Whittle, MMU School of Law, author of “Respect and Equality: Transsexual and Transgender Rights” and “The Transgender Debate”.
Public Attendance Cost: £12 or £5 on benefits (evidence of benefits must be produced at door).
Free for MMU Staff and Students, ticketless entrance: your staff or student card must be shown at the door.
People who are not MMU staff or students must apply for tickets. Without a ticket you will be refused entrance to this event.
To apply for tickets:
Send full details, indicating the number of tickets:
Please send a separate cheque for the correct amount by postal mail to Dave at the address below. Admittance will not be allowed without payment.
Postal Mail: send Full details, indicating the number & type of tickets, with a cheque for payment to: David Hulme, The School of Law Office, Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Lower Ormond St, Manchester M15 6HB.
For details of the venue look for Building no.19 on the map
Event organised by:
Professor Stephen Whittle, OBE, PhD, MA, LLB, BA
Professor of Equalities Law
Manchester Metropolitan University
FTM London's Annual Party
Come and join us for some festive cheer!
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We'd love to see you for fun and frolics with your nearest and dearest on Saturday 6th December. We have moved our annual party to a fully accessible venue, come down to Dragon Hall on Stukely Street from 7pm. Food, party games, cheep booze and if you've been very good this year - a visit from Ben Gooch in his santa costume (or a sack of coal from Thomas for those that have been naughty).
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DJ's and tunes for all, looking forward to seeing you there.
Unique Christmas Party & Festive Winter Weekend
The Unique TG Network North Wales is running another of their excellent Christmas Parties and Fun Filled Festive Winter weekends, Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th December 2008, at the Edelweiss Hotel, Colwyn Bay, North Wales.
A safe and welcoming place for all TransPeople, their partners, families and supportive friends, and is an ideal weekend for that “first time out” as we have friendly beauty, make up, style and wig consultants to assist you achieve your best looks in a safe and secure venue.
The programme is:
• Thursday Evening 11th December: Unique Christmas Party & disco;
• Friday Afternoon 12th December: Bring & Buy Sale - bring along all your unwanted clothes, shoes, handbags, jewellery, etc. and pick up a bargain. Also an afternoon concert of gentle live light and popular music and Songs from our cabaret artist Debbie;
• Friday Evening 13th December: Chinese meal and live Entertainment from “ Just Mel” with a 1950s theme;
Also an afternoon concert of gentle live light and popular music and Songs from our cabaret artist Debbie;
• Saturday Afternoon: T-girl market, with wigs, hairdressing, jewellery, makeovers & photography;
• Saturday Evening: Masked Ball and Christmas Banquet, with Cabaret and Disco, and a prize for the best costume.
Everyone is invited to attend for the whole event, or any part of it.
You can also stay in this very TG friendly hotel before and after the event as the Trans Person you are.
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