LGBT History Month: list of trade union events

Date, time and venue

Event details:

Contact, registration information and further information

1-28 February (and beyond): Musicians' Union

An online space for members to contribute memories of being an LGBT musician.

For MU members. To find out more please visit the Muscian's Union website.

1-24 Febraury: various venues in Bromsgrove, Redditch.

Various events including a launch event, films and exhibitions. Organised by NASUWT with Bromsgrove & Redditch Council.

Please refer to listings on: www.artrix.co.uk (Bromsgrove's theatre and entertainment venue) and www.bromsgrove.gov.uk.

2-4 February: Just a Ball Game and Manchester FA.
4 February: Launch reception at 3pm.

Venue: National Football Museum, Urbis building, Cathedral Square, Manchester M4

Time for Change - Now! Exhibition at the National Football Museum.

For more information please refer to the Just a Ball Game blog or email Info from info.justabllgame@gmail.com.

4 February, 6.30-9pm.

Venue: Unite the Union, 128 Theobalds Rd, London WC1X 8TN.

'X-Press Yourself': an exhibition of work by Gomez de Villaboa, on LGBTQ people in Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Ireland and Portugal, held at Unite the Union. Organised by SERTUC and Unite the Union.

Free event. For more information please visit: http://www.facebook.com/events/523971254301979

8-10 February.

Venue: LGBT FBU School, Wortley Hall, Sheffield.

Organised by the Fire Brigade's Union (FBU).

For Fire Service employees only.

15 February, 10.30-3.30pm.

Venue: Congress House, Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LS (map and directions).

Turning back the clock? When your working environment becomes hostile. Organised by the TUC LGBT Committee.

This event is open to anyone but please register with ppurton@tuc.org.uk.

22 February, 7.30pm.

Venue: Clapham Library, Clapham Manor St, London SW4

Queers Against the Cuts: Readings from Isherwood (etc) at Clapham Library.

Free.

25 February, 12.30-4pm.

Venue: Congress House, Great Russell St, London WC1B 3LS (map and directions).

LGB domestic abuse briefing and research launch. Organised by the Stonewall Housing domestic abuse project and hosted by the TUC (lunch provided).

Free but please register. For further information and to register email maria@stonewallhousing.org.

26 February, 10.30-4.30pm,.

Venue: Brunei gallery, SOAS, London WC1.

Not just about toilets: gender identity issues in F&HE. Organised by University and College Union (UCU).

Free but please register with diversity@soas.ac.uk.

28 February, 5-8.30pm.

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London N5 1BU

London schools 'educate and celebrate' showcase and panel on homophobia in sport. Organised by Educate and Celebrate (Elly Barnes) with Camden LGBT Forum.

For further information see: www.ellybarnes.com/2012/12/london-schools-educate-and-celebrate-showcase-at-the-emirates/

The fee for this event is £5.00. For further information please contact ellybarnes@hotmail.com.

28 February, 6-8pm. GMB 'Shout'

Venue: GMB head office, 22 Stephenson Street, London NW1 2HD

A Winter Affair: debate on equal marriage; quiz; exhibition etc.

Free. for further information please email gmbshout@hotmail.co.uk