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outnorthwest issue 106
The brand new issue 106 of outnorthwest is available across the North West of England and beyond from Wednesday 28th September.
FOR OVeR 16's ONly! NEWS � COMMENT � HEALTH � SPORT � LISTINGS your Magazine for life Published by Empowering People Ending Homophobia, OUTNORTHWEST issue 106 OCT-NOV 2011 FRee! www.lgf.org.uk EN LISTW! NO Registered Charity No.1070904 iNside This issue LGBT ARTS FESTIVAL IS BACK! WORLD CLASS LIVERPOOL'S JOHN AMAECHI "I came out when I knew I could make a difference." eXClusiVe iNTeRVieW! PLUS! COMiNG OuT: The dO's ANd dON'Ts! OUTNORTHWEST ediTOR's leTTeR OCT-NOV 2011 I'M COMING OUT This issue of outnorthwest concerns itself with coming out. It's something we all have to do at some point in our lives - even if it's only to ourselves. We've all got things we'd probably like to keep to ourselves, the kind of things that nobody else really needs to know about (Me? I've seen every episode of Blake's Seven about a dozen times. But that's not for here.) And that's fine. But sometimes for the sake of our wellbeing and our sanity, we all have to `come out' about our sexuality. It doesn't have to be a grand announcement, and it may only be coming to terms with our sexuality for ourselves. But the process of coming out is an ongoing one. I've lost count of the amount of time I've had to declare my sexuality... To family, to friends, to work colleagues (thankfully not such a big issue where I work!), in interview situations, booking hotel rooms... the list is endless. The process of coming out is a hugely personal one, and everyone has their own story and their own experiences. In this issue of outnorthwest, we've spoken to a number of people about how and why they chose to come out. We've also got an invaluable guide to the do's and don't of coming out (never at the Christmas dinner table!). We're still keen to hear your coming out stories, and we're particularly keen to hear from women, so please drop us an e-mail and we'll follow it up in our next issue. Elsewhere, we're very proud to be a media sponsor once again for Liverpool's fantastic LGBT arts festival, Homotopia. The line-up this year is outstanding, so please do make sure you sample what is a truly world-class event! Empowering People Ending Homophobia, www.lgf.org.uk Registered Charity No.1070904 outnorthwest is published every two months by The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Number 5, Richmond Street, MANCHESTER. M1 3HF. General Enquiries: 0845 3 30 30 30 E-mail: email@example.com EDITORIAL TEAM EDITOR & LAYOUT Grahame Robertson LAYOUT Mark Eastwood NEWS EDITOR Joanne Dunning MEN'S HEALTH EDITOR Peter Boyle WEB EDITOR Marc Robinson LISTINGS EDITOR Mark Eastwood DISTRIBUTION Kate Hardy CONTRIBUTORS Joanne Dunning; Darren Knight; Martin Cooper; Sarah Quinn; Patrick Ettenes; Terence Liboma; George House Trust; Gaydio; Annie Emery; Andrew Gilliver; Peter Boyle; Paul Fairweather; Colin Armstead; Adam Winter;Marc Robinson; Sara Ashworth. SPECIAL THANKS Gaydio; Gary Everett; Homotopia; Andrew Neale; Adrian Trett; James Asser; Matthew Sephton; Stephen Littlewood; Manbears; Simon and Tom; John Amaechi; Jen Brister; Zoe Lyons; Suzi Ruffell; Jacob Sibley; the guys at Pants! WHAT THE HELL IS A QR CODE? LGF ONLINE SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION You've probably seen these weird boxes in daily newspapers, posters, packaging and the like, but what ADVERTISING exactly are they? Put simply, they're shortcuts to websites, For information on advertising in outnorthwest, phone numbers, text messages... you name it. If you've got contact us on 0845 3 30 30 30. one of them fancy iPhones we've found Red Laser is the best Or e-mail email@example.com app to scan QR codes. It's free in the App Store. If you've got an Android handset, download Barcode Scanner from the Marketplace. Other handsets are also capable of scanning QR codes. You'll find these codes dotted around ONW, and TO DIAL THIS they'll give you loads more info and background related to NUMBER NOW the articles in this issue. Give it a go! We're so on message! SCAN IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK FILL OUT OUR `I EXIST!' SURVEY! It only takes 15 minutes to complete (and you win an iPad2, holiday and shopping vouchers), but the answers you give will be used to sustain and improve services for LGB people. It is vitally important that as LGB people we stand up for our needs and experiences, and have them acknowledged by decision makers. To find out more, and complete the survey, visit www.lgf.org.uk/iexist today. INSIDE OUT REGULARS 06 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! How you can help stop the spread of homophobia in our schools with one simple act! 08 NEWS & OPINION Who won your Homo Hero Awards? Find out here! Plus all the latest LGBT developments. 16 VILLAGE PEOPLE Halloween, iPhone apps and new venues! 18 UP YOUR WAY What's going on in your region. 38 LISTINGS Every LGB&T service in the north west. FEATURES JOHN AMAECHI 24 30 HOMOTOPIA RETURNS! Liverpoo's world-class LGBT arts festival returns and we've got the highlights! 24 JOHN AMAECHI John talks exclusively to outnorthwest about why he decided to come out. 32 OUTSPOKEN! FUNNY GIRLS In a brand new feature we talk to three female comedians about their lives. HOMO HERO AWARD WINNERS! 08 WELLBEING 20 GEORGE HOUSE TRUST The latest developments from GHT. 23 COME OUT! COME OUT! We speak to two guys about their coming out stories. Including coming out as bisexual. 26 DO'S & DON'TS! Our indispensible guide to Coming Out! 28 DO IT! Get involved with our year-long LGBT skills academy! 34 GAY MEN'S HEALTH The importance of testing. 44 SPORT & FITNESS All the latest news and events from Pride Sports. FUNNY GIRLS! 32 HAVE YOU BOUGHT A SCHOOLS HOMOTOPIA! Homophobia PACK? ACTION against 06 30 www.lgf.org.uk/enough DISCLAIMER Publication of the name or photo of any person in this magazine should not be taken as any indication of the sexual orientation or HIV status of that person. All views expressed in outnorthwest are not necessarily those of the Editor or The Lesbian & Gay Foundation. outnorthwest recognises all copyrights. Where possible, we have acknowledged the copyright holder. Contact us if we have failed to credit your copyright and we will happily correct any oversight. Homophobia ACTION against TAKING ACTION HOW YOU ARE TAKING ACTION AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA www.lgf.org.uk/enough We're really excited that the Enough is Enough! campaign's Safer School Packs have been chosen as a NatWest Community Force project...now all we need is for you to vote for us! BULLYING! we want this to change! You can help make that change by voting for our Safer Schools Packs. You can find out more and vote for us by visiting: http://communityforce.natwest. com/project/3277 Voting is open now and closes on Sunday 23rd October. So what are you waiting for? Log on and make your vote count! The NatWest CommunityForce initiative provides financial assistance to local projects and charities, but also empowers communities to get involved with causes close to their hearts. As well as voting for a VOTE LGF AND HELP PREVENT SCHOOL SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION project you can choose to raise awareness of it and sign up to be a volunteer. All young people � regardless of sexual orientation � have the right to learn and achieve in a safe and welcoming environment. With just the press of a few buttons you could help us win enough votes � to provide 300 Safer Schools Packs. The packs help schools challenge homophobic bullying and support young, lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Two thirds of young lesbian, gay and bisexual people report being bullied and We need as many votes as possible and will be publicising the vote throughout October, so look out for web, twitter and facebook updates. If you'd also like to send a Safer Schools Pack to a school of your choice, you can donate to the campaign at www.lgf.org.uk/schoolspack www.lgf.org.uk/enough Have you checked out our hard-hitting Enough Is Enough campaign video? It stars Corrie's Antony Cotton, and megastar Sir Ian McKellen... SCAN TO WATCH THE VIDEO NOW Scan here NOW to vote for LGF! LIKE US! Search for `Enough Is Enough! Action Against Homophobia' on Facebook. TWEET US! Follow us and get involved in the conversation on Twitter, @lgfoundation "All young people regardless - have the right to learn and achieve in a safe and welcoming environment." OPINION PAUL FAIRWEATHER ...on ageing gracefully Stonewall has produced an important piece of research about the needs of older lesbians and gay men. Providing us with more detailed information about their needs and thoughts. For example the report says that 40% of gay and bisexual men over 55 are single compared with15% of heterosexual men. It is also clear from the report that some older gay people are worried about what will happen to them as they age. Although this is clearly true of many people given the ageism of the society in which we are all living. To me what the report doesn't seem to cover is the role that friends often play in our lives which can be as important as the roles that our families can play. And is there an underlying assumption that being single is automatically worse and will result in isolation? I can think of some older couples who are isolated and unhappy and clinging to each other out of habit and desperation rather than love and devotion. I know some single older lesbians and gay men who are busy and contented with new interests and friends enjoying their lives to the full. I was speaking to a friend of mine in his mid 70s recently who was recounting a series of wild sexual adventures with great glee whilst complaining about the lack of stamina of mainly younger guys who were pursuing him. We gain in confidence and experience as we age and this includes managing sex and relationships. There is no accounting for taste is often used as a negative phrase but merely reflects the huge variety of attraction out there in the world. What is clearly the case is that fewer gay people, especially men, have children and the role they often play in supporting their parents will not be there for many of us. So start collecting some younger friends now if you don't already have them and make sure they know supporting you as you age will be one of the rewarding experiences of their lives .It is always difficult to get the balance right between identifying unmet needs and ensuring that we can access all the services we are entitled do and presenting a picture of the world based on the experiences of by definition a limited number of people. What strikes me, as I get older, is how different our expectations and experiences of the world are. How some people seem to need so little to be content and others strive after new experiences on a daily basis. Perhaps our sexuality is a smaller part of the picture than we sometimes think. As you become more relaxed about who you are and as society changes maybe attaching our concerns and worries to our sexuality isn't the most appropriate or helpful thing to do. It can become a kind of shorthand to explain a far more complex picture and stop us thinking about the very specific things in our lives that we need for us because of who we are � not because of who we sleep with. What is important is to do all we can to ensure that the support systems designed to look after us as we get older whether social housing or medical care recognise and respect our sexuality and relationships. For we will be the first generation who have been out and open and used to demanding our rights. Paul Fairweather www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 07 ACTION! Lee Wicks from Friends and Supporters of Furness LGBT Community got in touch with Enough is Enough! to highlight why our Safer Schools Packs and other anti-homophobia projects are so important in supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. Lee feels that young LGB people in Cumbria and other rural areas are "isolated" and are vulnerable to homophobia. "We've had two cases this year where young gay people or those perceived to be have taken their own lives. One, a teenage girl, had been consistently intimidated; she and her friends had been shot at with a BB gun in Barrow town centre, they were afraid to put a light on in their own flat." A 20 year old man then took his own life. These suicides happened within 10 weeks of each other. Lee feels that education and getting into schools is the key to challenging homophobia. Vote to make schools safer http://communityforce.natwest.com/ project/3277 TAKING AGENDA IN DEPTH NEWS, COMMENT AND ANALYSIS OCT-NOV 2011 HOMO HEROES Sir Ian McKellen scoops top award and Waterloo Road actress � Heather Peace - makes guest appearance. "THESE AWARDS ARE ABOUT CELEBRATING PEOPLE IN OUR EVERY DAY LIVES WHO HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORTING EITHER YOU OR PEOPLE YOU CARE ABOUT" Councillor Mary Murphy accepts a Lifetime Achievement Award from Paul Fairweather (left) and LGF Chair David McGovern (right) PAUL MARTIN OBE CHIEF EXECUTIVE THE LESBIAN & GAY FOUNDATION A number of community leaders were honoured at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation's inaugural Homo Hero Awards Ceremony at Manchester's Mint Hotel � for their work for and on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and communities. The ceremony was hosted by Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of the Lesbian and Gay Foundation, and eight awards were given out in total. Star of screen and stage Sir Ian McKellen was awarded lesbian, gay or bisexual Role Model of the Year. While Waterloo Road and Lip Service star Heather Peace was on hand Photos: Sarah Quinn to collect Manchester Pride Festival Director Jackie Crozier's Community Champion of the Year Award. Homo Hero Volunteer of the Year went to Daniel Burford of OutdoorLads, despite stiff competition from Jim Vann (Chair of George House Trust) and bi-campaigner Natalya Dell. The Co-operative Respect Network was named Business of the Year, Greater Manchester Police won Public Sector Partner of the Year and collected their award from Tony Lloyd MP, and Taurus were crowned LGBT Venue of the Year. LGBT homeless youth charity Albert Kennedy Trust won Community Group or organisation of the Year. Manchester City Councillor Mary Murphy was also awarded the lifetime achievement award. The Lesbian & Gay Foundation's Chief Executive, Paul Martin OBE said, "Congratulations to tonight's winners and nominees. The awards are really important because they are nominated and voted for by the people, and they recognise the valuable contribution to society made by or on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people." He continued, "They are about celebrating people in our everyday lives who have made a significant contribution to supporting either you or people you care about." Scan here NOW to find out more about your Homo Hero winners and nominees. SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION 08 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk AGENDA OCT-NOV 2011 CONTACT US: outnorthwest, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Number 5, Richmond Street, Manchester M1 3HF EMAIL: email@example.com TWITTER: @lgfoundation CALL: 0845 3 30 30 30 IN PICTURES COMMUNITY GROUP/ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR Albert Kennedy Trust LGF HOMO HERO AWARDS 2011 THE NOMINEES YOU ARE ALL OUR HOMO HEROES! LESBIAN, GAY OR BISExUAL ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR Nominees: Marcus Morgan, Sam Whalley, and Sir Ian McKellen Winner: Sir Ian McKellen � COMMUNITY GROUP OR ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR Nominees: Bi Community News, OutdoorLads, and Albert Kennedy Trust Winner: Albert Kennedy Trust � VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Nominees: Jim Vann, Daniel Burford, and Natasha Dell Winner: Daniel Burford � PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNER OF THE YEAR Nominees: Greater Manchester Police, NHS North West, and NHS Manchester Winner: Greater Manchester Police � LGB&T VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD Nominees: Taurus, The Molly House, Eagle Winner: Taurus � BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Nominees: The Co-operative � Respect Network, Serenity Security Solutions, and Barclays Bank Spectrum Network Winner: The Co-operative Respect Network � COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Nominees: Daniel Burford (OutdoorLads), Jen Yockney (Biphoria), and Jackie Crozier (Manchester Pride) Winner: Jackie Crozier � LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Councillor Mary Murphy www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 09 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Daniel Burford - Outdoor Lads PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNER OF THE YEAR Greater Manchester Police LGB&T VENUE OF THE YEAR Taurus BUSINESS OF THE YEAR The Co-operative Respect Network COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Jackie Crozier (Heather Peace accepted award) LGB ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR Sir Ian McKellen AGENDA OCT-NOV 2011 YOUTH SERVICES Cuts to funding are having a devastating effect on many groups. Youth groups have been particularly badly affected. Campaigners in Preston have decided to raise awareness of the importance of youth groups... by getting on their bikes, straight to the seat of government! Youth services have been one of the areas most badly affected by cuts, many lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans youth groups have seen their funding totally cut or greatly reduced. Andrew Neale, and a group of campaigners from Preston decided to raise awareness of the important role LGBT youth groups play in young LGBT people's lives, by riding from Preston to 10 Downing Street. We caught up with him to find out more... How are young people being affected by the cuts? It's something that is happening on a national level, but in Lancashire we are being told that the number of groups are going to be reduced. At the moment there are four staffed groups. What is being proposed is one member of staff for the whole of Lancashire. That means that young people in Chorley or Lancaster might have to travel to Preston to access a group � and many of these young people just don't have the resources to do that. People don't realise how valuable LGBT youth groups are, and we wanted to raise awareness of the lifeline they offer. I was made homeless when I was 17 and they helped me massively. The statistics around LGBT youth suicide are frightening � these groups offer support and really help. FUTURE! How did the idea for the bike ride come about? We wanted to engage with other LGBT youth groups around the country. We wanted to let them know what we were doing in Preston. We've admitted that this is happening and that realistically we are not going to reverse the cuts. Instead, we need charities, businesses and community groups to come together and help support young LGBT people. We are looking to local businesses and community groups to help us offer youth groups places to meet. We want groups to be meeting in Chorley, Lancaster, Preston and Blackpool at least once a month supported by the paid member of staff. Then the groups could meet more supported by volunteers. The University of Central Lancashire and Lancashire LGBT Centre have already been helping us out. We cycled from Preston, through Manchester, Stoke, Birmingham, Coventry, Northampton, Barnet and London � not bad considering none of us had bikes to begin with. What sort of response did you get from town to town? We had a great response and lots of support from people offering us accommodation. People were really behind us � they seemed to like the fact that we weren't complaining, but looking forward. There was a real sense of pride. In Barnet, one of our suppo rters said to the lady in the Launderette, "you must give them free laundry � they're meeting the Prime Minister tomorrow." Did you get to meet the PM? We were really disappointed that David Cameron wasn't there; because a photo opportunity with him would have brought national attention to the issue of youth cuts. However, we did get to go in Downing Street and hand in our letter, which highlighted the importance of LGBT youth groups, our discontent with the cuts, and urged government support for joint initiatives to support LGBT youth. RIDING FOR THE 10 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk OCT-NOV 2011 Photo: Sarah Quinn PRIDE MARCHES ON! The Pride season continues with two fabulous Pride events in the North West. get involved. A big bus will be promoting the event through the city on the day and will be on hand to pick some people up to take them up to the event. There is also an after show party at Outrageous Cabaret Bar for those that want to keep the party going. For more info: www.cumbriapride.org CUMBRIA PRIDE Cumbria is getting ready for its first big pride event on the 1st October 2011 at the Swallow Hill Top Hotel, Carlisle. There are a lot of organisations supporting the event, including Unison, Two Castles Housing Association, Cumbria Fire service, Cumbria Connexions, Variety Town, PiNC, Outreach Cumbria, Basque, The Shoe Boutique, Outrageous Cabaret Bar and Pride Colours. There will be information stands, music from local and international artists , stalls, activities and fairground rides so all the family can and is open to the public and the students of the university, with live entertainment from 1pm-5pm. Live entertainment will include performances from local musicians and bands and speeches from Michael Cashman, MEP and Alan Bailey: Open Place Officer of NUS LBGT. Organisers highlight that to enter the CH1 bar, ID is required as the bar operates a challenge 25 policy. The official pride after party will take place in the Liverpool Arms from 6pm till 11pm followed up by Bar 6T9 from 11pm till late. For more information contact: email@example.com CHESTER PRIDE The city of Chester is having its first annual pride event on October 1st 2011. Chester Pride will be held in Chester University's Student's Union Bar, CH1, from 12pm till 6pm. It is FREE to attend the event WORDS CAN HURT Anti-Bullying Week 2011 will be held from 14-18 November. With the slogan `Stop and think � words can hurt' this year's campaign is focused on tackling verbal bullying. This year's theme came about after young people raised concerns about the negative use of language in schools and the wider community � expressions like `you're so gay'. Over Anti-bullying Week, and the week after - Manchester's Exceeding Expectations Anti-Homophobic bullying initiative will be in Manchester schools, challenging the issue of homophobic bullying through education. The Exceeding Expectations play OUTLOUD was inspired by the real life experiences of young lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people and explores the damage the `gay' word and other homophobic language can do. www.exceedingexpectations.org.uk www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 11 AGENDA With the party conference season well underway, we want more lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people to get involved in politics and the political party's do too! On Sunday October 2nd (2-4pm) the Lesbian & Gay Foundation are hosting our very own Queer Question Time, and we want you to ask the panel about the issues that affect you! What's next for LGB&T equality? How is the age of austerity affecting our communities? What more can we do to stop HIV in our communites? Is enough being done to combat homophobic, biphobic and transphobic hate crime in our cities and bullying in our schools? The event will be chaired by Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of the Lesbian & Gay Foundation and the panel will consist of LGB&T leads of the three main political parties Adrian Trett (Liberal Democrat), James Asser (Labour), Matthew Sephton (Conservative) with special guest Claire Mooney � respected singer, songwriter and radio presenter. Ahead of Queer Question Time we caught up with the three LGBT party leads about what marks their party's apart, and what they're hoping for from the event. What do you think makes your party stand out as far as progress on LGB&T rights? Adrian (LibDem): Our Party has almost promoted LGBT right from before decriminalisation of homosexuality, therefore it has consistently over decades stood up for LGBT rights, and always has been the leading Party at the forefront of overcoming barriers in terms of LGBT discrimination. QUEER QUESTION TIME It's Conference Season! LGF hosts `Queer Question Time' and we ask the three main parties what their LGB&T political priorities are... James (Labour)): For Labour it has to be our record in government. Huge progress was made between 1997 and 2010; an equal age of consent, adoption rights, civil partnerships, serving in the military, laws to prevent homophobic hatred, fertility rights, scrapping Section 28, the equality act, the first lesbian MP, the first gay cabinet minister and equality in provision of goods and services. There was and is more to do but as a record of achievement it is more than any other Government has ever done or attempted to do. Matthew (Conservative): The Conservative Party has proved over its history that it is very capable of change and adaptation to a changing world. Already, the following policies have been set in motion: Quashing historic convictions for sexual activity that was once illegal but now isn't; beginning a consultation on marriage equality and the future of Civil Partnerships; using British influence abroad in countries where LGBT equality doesn't exist; changing the law to allow religious Civil Partnerships and, in the Education White Paper, tackling homophobic bullying in schools. The Conservatives also now have more openlygay MPs in Parliament than ALL the other Parties put together. What are the top issues you are currently campaigning for on behalf of the LGB& T community? A: The top issues we are currently campaigning on is Equal Marriage for everyone to have the right to celebrate their relationship in the way they wish too (religious or otherwise) and to ensure that same-sex partnerships are recognised internationally. To reverse the blood ban on Gay & Bisexual Men and their partner(s) who cannot give blood owing to the stigma of their sexuality, not on scientific evidence. Ensuring that our country does not send back LGBT asylum seekers to countries where torture and persecution occurs, and promoting LGBT rights internationally lauding UK's tolerance as an example for less tolerant to follows and aspire too. 12 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk OCT-NOV 2011 JAMES MAT THEW ADRIAN J: We have been working on a number of campaigns. We've been campaigning on marriage equality and managed to secure the support of Ed Miliband. There have been campaigns and work on the blood ban too. We've been responding to and campaigning on the cases going to the European Court that the Equalities and Human Rights Commission have consulted on. International issues are something that are of big concern to our members and we're working with a number of groups to look at ways we can campaigning on LGBT rights internationally, that includes linking up with LGBT groups from Labour parties abroad. M: LGBTory has been campaigning against the blanket ban on gay and bisexual men giving blood for some time and we are pleased at the recent government announcement that this is to end. We said all along that any change in blood donation laws must take into account the best medical evidence available and we are satisfied that this has been done. We are also campaigning for full marriage equality, and are particularly concerned that Trans issues do not get forgotten and are lobbying to ensure this does not happen. What do you hope the audience will get from attending the Queer Question Time event on 2nd October? A: I hope the audience take away from the event, a crystal clear message that the Liberal Democrats are very clearly supporting and fighting for LGBT rights in every sphere of society, and that politically as a nation all Parties agree that ensuring that homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are eradicated from our society is crucial and demands cross-Party working and not political grandstanding. J: I hope they will get to see how the different parties and political groups view LGBT rights and their different ways of approaching the issues. I also hope we get to look at wider policy and see how that links into the LGBT community, often one or two flagship issues dominate the agenda, it would be if the audience got a chance to discuss wider issues. I also hope it'll be fun and that people will come away feeling like they can get involved in politics, whatever their viewpoint and that politics is something which everyone has a part in. M: I hope that people will enjoy finding out more about the issues of the day and in gaining clarification on some things they are not sure of. Having all three main political Parties represented will show that it, even within the LGBT community it is possible for people to sometimes agree and sometimes disagree. That is part of the rich tapestry of life, after all. If you've got a question for the panel, or want to come along to this FREE event, contact darren.knight@lgf. org.uk or call 0845 3 303030 SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION SCAN TO DIAL THIS NUMBER NOW www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 13 AGENDA OCT-NOV 2011 WOOF! FAITH THE BEARS ARE COMING! Photo: Kevin Allsopp November see's the bears (and cubs, and otters, and admirers...) return to Manchester for the annual Pre-HiBEARnation event. Organised by Manbears, the guys behind the hugely successful Great British Bear Bash, Pre-HIB is a slightly smaller event, but no less popular and no less friendly. The event runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 November 2011. You can now register online, and the cost of full weekend registration is a bargain-tastic �15. With club nights, sauna events, a pool party, and even a singles night, it looks like it'll be another not-to-be-missed bear event! To find out more visit www.manbears.co.uk THE BRIDGE New initiative launches for LGB&T people of faith. The Lesbian & Gay Foundation have developed a growing relationship with The Bishop of Manchester's Advisory Group on Sexuality over the past few years which has enabled the development of several events aimed at to connect with Manchester's LGB&T community since 2008. Among the many issues that have been discussed in that time by The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch is making available a regular channel of communication to anyone within the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community who seeks support and advice from a trusted member of the Manchester Diocese of The Church of England. The Lesbian & Gay Foundation are now in a position to offer this service with the cooperation of The Bishop, his Advisory Group on Sexuality and a full time local parish priest who has built up trust within the community and is available to meet with anyone who seeks support in a safe and confidential space at The LGF's Community Resource Centre in Manchester's LGB&T village. To celebrate this new initiative we spoke to Richard who will be available to talk in confidence to anyone who seeks support in this way. He told us, "I spent many years struggling to come to terms with my own sexuality and what seemed a contradiction. I knew I was gay but I had a deep conviction that I was being called by God to serve as a priest. My perception, like so many other people, was that the church was homophobic and so how could God possibly be calling me. There are many faith based organisations which seek to help but I am not aware of any other Church of England diocese that is offering what might be described as a "spiritual bridge" in such a pro-active way." Richard also told us why he thought LGF was a good place to offer this service. He told us, "The LGF is a discreet, safe place which is easily accessible. and it is known and well respected by the LGB&T community. So I feel it is right I should come to meet somebody on neutral territory." The service is available by appointment. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com or call 0845 3 30 30 30. CROSSING NEW BEAR CLUB NIGHT LAUNCHES Launching during the same weekend as Pre-HiBEARnation (but not officially a part of the weekend) is a brand new Bear Club night from the guys behind the hugely popular `The Big Scrum' night. Organisers promise that Bear Club "..is gonna be for hairy-beary-hunky-chunky-musclecubby-chubby-chaser kinda guys, at Manchester's original Bear venue Legends Club!" The launch night takes place on Saturday 5th November from 11pm. For more information visit the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/bearclubuk 14 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk YOUNG PEOPLE FOR SOME PEOPLE, INTRODUCING THEMSELVES AS A LESBIAN, GAY OR BISEXUAL COMES AS EASILY AS SAYING THEIR NAME, BUT WE SHOULDN'T ASSUME THAT THIS IS THE CASE FOR EVERYONE. Photo: Paul Jones (Exposure) could potentially be spending a lot of time with can feel pretty stressful. FRESHERS: COMING OUT NEW YOU? This time of year is a time of new starts for many people. Whether you're starting college, university or embarking on the world of work, if you're under 25, then you're unlikely to escape the changes that Autumn brings. Put that together with International Coming Out Day being celebrated on 11th October, and the nerves of coming out may be starting to rumble. Being young and lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning can bring about its own challenges and benefits. If you're going away to university, there's likely to be an LGBT group where you can meet new people, or if you're going to college then you may be starting with people you've known for years. In any situation you find yourself in � if you're starting a new job, course or even staying where you are; the chances of you being faced with a `coming out' opportunity are quite high � but it doesn't have to be the terrifying, disastrous situation you may be imagining. Going through a big change and meeting new people can be one of the most terrifying, yet exciting experiences; particularly for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people, who not only have to contend with fighting those common nerves, but also have the worry about how people will react to their sexuality. As you might realise if you've already come out to your family and friends, this isn't something that you do just the once; it's a process you tend to go through every time you meet a new friend, go to the doctors or start a new job, so coming out to people you NEW START... For some people, introducing themselves as a lesbian, gay or bisexual comes as easily as saying their name, but we shouldn't assume that this is the case for everyone. If you've had a negative experience in the past or haven't felt ready to come out until now, opening up to a group of new friends can bring with it all kinds of fears; will they accept me? Will they treat me differently? Being in a situation away from your regular group of friends can also mean that your usual support networks aren't there, which believe it or not � does have its benefits... Meeting new people can be a chance for a fresh start; finding new interests, sharing different things and finding people who love you for just being you and not having your regular crown around can give you the push you need to start a conversation. There may be situations where people don't react positively when you come out about being LGB � as hurtful as this may be, try not to take it to heart and remind yourself, would you really want to spend time around that person anyway?! Spend time around those who you feel comfortable with, it's better to have fewer friends who you trust than loads of friends who you can't be open with. If you're thinking of coming out, but don't know where to start, check out our pull-out guide in this issue of OutNorthwest. Don't forget that LGF are celebrating International Coming Out Day with Come In, Come Out on 11th and 12th October. If you need to talk, we'll be offering 24 hour support, online, over the phone of face to face � see our News Stories or call us on 0845 3 30 30 30 for more information on how we can help. www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 15 If you'd like to talk about coming out, contact The Lesbian & Gay Foundation on 0845 3 30 30 30 (10am-10pm), e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also visit our website for more information at www.lgf.orguk VILLAGE PEOPLE LOCAL BUSINESSES, CHARITIES AND THE COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER! Photo: Paul Jones (Exposure) Meet MARTIN COOPER, outnorthwest's newest contributer. If you're a regular visitor to the Village, you'll bump into him sooner or later. Here's what he'll be up to this month... "Ah, the Village. The nerve-centre of the north-west LGB&T scene. A bustling metropolis of beauty where anyone is welcomed and watered. A place where people from all backgrounds and societies are smashed together and encouraged to grind to Lady Gaga. I must admit, in the ten years I've been away I've missed this little piece of gay heaven. I've been away and travelled, seen the world (well, bits of Devon and Cornwall) and triumphantly returned to our little safe haven and I must admit, I'm glad to be back. And not just as a rowdy rebel but in a working-capacity for a fantastic charity that does an awful lot of fabulous work for our gorgeous little community. Yes, I am proud to declare that I have been appointed the new Community Engagement Coordinator for the Lesbian and Gay Foundation! `What does that mean' I hear you silently cry! Basically I get to play out in all the venues in the village, meet you lovely folk and play in wardrobes and stuff. So, the chances are, if you frequent the Village you'll see me. If you don't know what I look like, I've a look of a young Uncle Fester with a dash of Una Stubbs thrown in for good measure. Come and say hi. We've got loads of stuff going on over the next couple of months including a Haunted Hotel Hallowe'en Party at The New Union Hotel, Canal Street on 29th October. It's a quid to get in and its fancy dress, including our brilliant `Witch Factor' where HALLOWEEN! the best witch costume, as judged by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, will win something gruesomely gorgeous! Before that though, 11th October sees World Coming Out Day, so in the lead up to this we will be hanging about on the street outside Queer with a wardrobe and a camera, so you can show your support by Coming Out Of Our Closet on 7th October from 2pm � 9pm. As well as visits to all the venues before the end of the month, I may well don my kilt to celebrate St Andrews Day on 30th November! So if our paths cross in the meantime, come and say hi... and buy me a drink! Contact Martin on 0845 3 30 30 30, or e-mail email@example.com COMING OUT, KILTS AND 16 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT! You can now carry Canal Street in your pocket! The makers of the website www.canal-st.co.uk have now launched an official iPhone app (with an Android version on the way!) The Canal-st.co.uk App is designed to keep you up to date with all the events, promotions and happenings. It will feed you information on everything from special promotions to theatre ticket deals! The app also features maps to show you where events are, carries the latest news stories from the Village and makes entering their fabulous competitions a one click action! You can download the app from the iTunes store now. It's completely free too! CANAL STREET SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION NEW VOICES Hollyoaks stars Kieron Richardson and Bronagh Waugh are the latest highprofile names to join the line-up of the country's only FM gay radio station, Gaydio. The duo, who play Cheryl Brady and Ste Hay in the popular Channel 4 soap, front a new weekly show Sundays 4pm � 6pm with a mix of lifestyle and entertainment gossip. Commenting on the show, Bronagh said `it's great that Kieron and I get to be ourselves on Gaydio, talking about everyday things and some not so everyday stuff! Off screen we are great friends and it's wonderful to know our fans have embraced the new show � we're loving being able to talk directly to the listeners' Kieron, who revealed he was gay on ITV's This Morning programme in 2010, having been inspired to do so by X Factor winner Joe McElderry, is a Mancunian and proud of it. He added `We're broadcasting from the amazing City of Manchester, where Gaydio has grown an equally amazing audience. But through the website and iPhone app we get listeners from all over the world � I can't wait to get to know them all.' Gaydio Programme Director Toby Whitehouse says about the show `Kieron and Bronagh bring an amazing energy to Sundays at Gaydio. They're great role models and a fantastic addition to our lineup which already includes Manchester music icon Rowetta, radio legend Nicksy and dance music goliath David Dunne. We're really pleased to welcome them into our great team' S F SCAN THE QR CODE to download the Gaydio iPhone app! IN S T N S TO V SAY HELLO TO THE NEW NEIGHBOURS! Three fabulous new venues have recently launched in the Village. Check them out! Icon is a fabulous new bar on Richmond Street (just opposite Company Bar), The Lodge is a stylish new bar from the makers of The Eagle, and Richmond Tea Room is a gorgeous new venue serving beautiful tea, cakes and sandwiches. We're LOVING the Alice In Wonderland feel guys! Show your support by paying a visit! And don't forget all your other Village favourites too! You can hear Keiron and Bronagh 4pm � 6pm Sundays. Listen on 88.4FM in Greater Manchester, online through the UK Radioplayer and via the website www.gaydio. co.uk or using the free iPhone app. Tweet them @keebroshow www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 17 UP YOUR WAY FOCUS ON: YOUNG MEN LGBT Youth North West young men's residential weekend Fri 30th Sept to Sun 2nd Oct, the weekend is themed around health, fitness and wellbeing. In Delamere Forest, the weekend is packed with activities including wild water swimming, mountain biking through the Forest, Night walk and much more. The weekend is accredited so you come away with a qualification.T he weekend is free; all we ask for is a �10 returnable deposit. Contact lgbtyouthnorthwest@ yahoo.co.uk for info and forms FOCUS ON: GAY FARMERS The Gay Farmers Helpline The Gay Farmers Helpline has been running now for about eighteen months and the take up has been tremendous. It was expected that there would be a large number of negative calls but interestingly the vast majority of the calls were very supportive of what was being done with only seven negative responses. The callers included some who were looking for help and others volunteering to help. Many of the callers wanted a social network and so we have started a secret Facebook group and this is proving a good means of support with some conversations being online and others direct with members. Where do we go from here? Who knows? A need is obviously being met and we continue to look for ways of developing the work either as an independent body or in association with others. If you have any suggestions please call Keith on 07837 931894 . MARAUDERS! FOCUS ON: SPORT Mersey Marauders Football Club (MMFC) have grown from strength to strength in 2011. In March, MMFC won the biggest ever Yorkshire Tournament besting 33 teams from across the UK in a 5-a-side competition. In August, MMFC won the Leicester 6-a-side tournament that saw 23 teams take part. This Autumn, MMFC will be teaming up with Hope LGBT with a joint team, playing facilities and fund raisers pencilled in. Plans for participation in the 11-a-side league and cup competitions of the GFSN are well underway with MMFC playing regular 11-a-side football in the run up to next year's fixtures. New sponsors are currently being sought to enable the team to enter European football and be Liverpool's only team in Europe this season, contact the club if you want to help take this forward. A new website, www.merseymaraudersfc. co.uk is attracting critical acclaim. If you want to take part in the exploits of MMFC, come along for practice any Friday night from 8 to 9pm. Practice currently takes place at Everton Lifestyles, Great Homer Street, but check the website for latest details. MERSEY 18 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk YOUR PAGES IN YOUR WORDS! FOCUS ON... Photo: Sarah Quinn EQUALITY PARTNERSHIP BRADFORD FOCUS ON: MANCHESTER PRIDE On Saturday 26th November 11 � 3pm at the Midland Hotel, the Equity Partnership is hosting a Christmas Fayre with stalls, music and cakes! The money raised will go directly towards Pride 2012; for more information on the event or how to book a stall contact Rachel on 01274 727759/79 or email rachel@ equitypartnership.org.uk Christmas Fayre PRIDE 2012! Manchester Pride 2011 went off with a bang over the August Bank Holiday weekend, as we came together to celebrate LGBT culture and life for an absolutely fabulous 21st birthday. We would like to thank all of those who support us and make us the organisation we are today. Patrons, friends, trustees, volunteers, the board, festival goers, sponsors, media partners and more - without your help we would be unable to raise such large amounts of funding each year to help LGBT organisations and HIV groups. So, thank you. Believe it or not, we are now back in the office at Manchester Pride HQ and are busy beavering away for 2012... (It really does come around that quickly) For those extremely early birds, the dates to put in your diaries are: Pride Fringe: Friday 17 - Thursday 23 August, and Big Weekend: Friday 24 - Monday 27 August. Until then, please check our website (www.manchesterpride.com) for updates. We look forward to seeing you all in 2012! MANCHESTER DEAF TRIANGLE GROUP Manchester Deaf Triangle Club was set up in 1985 as a support and social group for D/ deaf LGB& people. We organise regular social events and have also visited D/deaf LGB%T clubs in other parts of Europe such as Germany and Holland. Membership costs �5 per year. If you would like more information, would like to join or volunteer, please contact us at: Manchester Deaf Triangle Club, Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9GH or visit www.manchesterdeaftriangleclub.co.uk or www.facebook. com/manchesterdeaf.triangleclub email email@example.com or call 0161 2733415 fax 0161 273 6698 LGBT DEAF PEOPLE FOCUS ON: MANCHESTER PARENTS GROUP 25 YEARS OF SUPPORT We are proud to be celebrating 25 years of supporting parents and families of LGB&T people. We hold monthly parents support group meetings on the first Saturday of each month at Taurus in Canal Street, Manchester from 2pm to 4 pm. Our meetings are very friendly and completely confidential, so if your parents are having difficulty accepting your sexuality, or would just like to meet other parents of gay sons and daughters for a friendly chat, suggest they come along to one of our meetings. October 1st November 5th are the last meeting dates of the year. December 3rd meeting will be our Christmas lunch and 25th birthday celebration at Taurus. For more info visit www.manpg.co.uk or call 0845 652 2674. OUT TO LUNCH LESBIAN DINERS CLUB Around 40 women meet from all over the country to relax, chat and enjoy an informal Sunday lunch. The next meeting will be 13th November. Please call Paula to book a place or for more details: 0781 308 3242 paulad650@aol. com or visit website www. lesbiandiners. co.uk www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 19 WOMEN A recent Canadian campaign asked gay men the question `if you were rejected every time you disclosed, would you?' The aim of the campaign was to raise awareness of some of the issues faced by men living with HIV when thinking about disclosing status to potential sexual partners. The campaign was not intended as a way to `tell' people what to do but to stimulate discussion amongst the community. The results of the campaign seem to show � amongst other things - that there was a reduction in the number of men reporting that they rely on men disclosing HIV status as a way of avoiding infection themselves. HIV status disclosure raises a lot of issues � both for gay men who are living with HIV and for men who aren't. The starting point for the discussion needs to be the fact that there is no obligation on someone living with HIV to disclose the fact to anyone � apart from in very specific employment situations where there is a risk of transmission. Despite the fact that many people seem to believe it to be the case, there is no obligation on a gay men living with HIV to disclose that fact before sex. Disclosing HIV status and the reasons why some men choose not to disclose is a discussion that needs to be had not just between men living with HIV but across the wider gay community. As such, the disclosure discussion is one for all of us to be involved in. As the Canadian campaign hinted, one of the reasons HIV positive men may choose not to disclose is the fear of rejection. Too often � but by no means in every case � HIV positive gay men are rejected by other gay men simply because disclosure has happened. Gay men led the way in terms of campaigning for HIV support provision in the early days of the epidemic in order to ensure that the men living with the virus had the care and support they so desperately needed at that time. It shames us all that gay men living with HIV today are still experiencing rejection because of the choice to disclose HIV status. DISCLOSE OR NOT? It's right, however, to acknowledge the fact that for some HIV positive gay men, experiences of disclosure are good, empowering and affirming. A simple `thanks for telling me now, where were we.....?' goes a long way to maintaining someone's dignity and feeling of self worth. If you're living with HIV, how do you negotiate what can often be a minefield, when thinking about who you should, could or ought to disclose to? Think about who you want to tell and why. Is it going to benefit you or are you doing it because you feel that you ought to? Think about where you're thinking of doing it. Is where you're thinking of disclosing safe and discreet and are you in the right frame of mind? Think about the reaction you might receive from who you're about to tell. Are you prepared for the range of reactions that might follow? Think about the reasons that might stop you from disclosing. Is this something you might want to discuss further with someone before you go ahead? You HIV is your business � but choosing to disclose can be empowering and significant. Unfortunately, a world where HIV stigma is still alive and kicking is not an ideal world in which to disclose your HIV status - but you have a right to be treated with dignity and respect once you choose to be open about it. Our fabulous, diverse community is capable of great things when we support and respect each other � gay men living with HIV deserve no more and no less. If you are living with HIV and would like to talk to someone about disclosure � or about any other issue � we're here to help. Call 0161 274 4499 to make an appointment with one of our Service Advisers or visit our website wwww.ght.org.uk where you can also request an appointment. To find out more about the services offered by George House Trust, contact our services team at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us on 0161 274 4499. www.ght.org.uk SCAN HERE TO VISIT THE GHT SITE 20 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk COMING OUT SPECIAL It's something we all do, whether it's to ourselves, our families, our friends or our work colleagues. And it's never something we do only once. Coming out is personal to every single LGB person. Over the next four pages we talk to people about their coming out stories.; and offer our indispensible Guide To Coming Out! SIMON'S STORY COMING OUT AS BISEXUAL `Aren't you gay though Simon?' is the one line that never seems to go away. When I first knew and was open about my bisexuality I was surprised to find that not many people understood what being bisexual actually was, and some still don't know. For this reason I found it difficult at first, I suppose the opinion is that bisexuals don't have it so bad, that at least they have support and don't really get homophobia. Let me make this clear that this is not the case at all. I've found that I'm often treated as an outsider for the simple reason people don't understand. In my personal opinion I think it's as hard and I dare say it can be more difficult coming out as bisexual than gay. If you look at it this way that as a bisexual I get prejudice from both sides ; but to get comments from people who have suffered prejudice, bullying and abuse just for being who they are is the real shocking fact, surely we're in similar boats? As far as relationships go I've had relationships with both sexes. The most successful of which was with another bisexual. I count the success more to understanding and trust than the person's sexuality. If I like someone I like them for who they are not what's between their legs. I look for the same qualities in both sexes which at times can become difficult as both men and women are different. For me I know deep down who I am and it's a part of me. I wouldn't say I'm proud of it neither would I say I'm ashamed, it just is. I can only account for the male side of bisexuality but I've heard it's pretty much the same for female bisexuals. As I embark on another new relationship I find that she is bisexual as well. Something that is hardly surprising. Bisexuals generally understand and trust each other which can't in my opinion (at the moment) be said for other kinds of relationships bisexual people have. TOMY'S STOR "Since I turned 19 I've been noticing more and more difference between myself and other 19 year old guys. I had probably known since I was around 13/14 that there was something different about me. I could never really tell what it was until a couple of years ago. Coming out has been the best thing i've done in my life. I knew something had to happen and the decision was to either accept or forget about it, I had been quite good about forgetting about it whilst I was growing up, to me it wasn't right, normal or what I wanted. But realising what I was in the last year and not being able to tell anyone about it made me extremely depressed. It reached a point where I realised I couldn't do this anymore. The first person I told was my mum. I am currently going through the `coming out' phase and each time I tell someone it gets a lot easier, the hardest part is telling the first few. I had to tell people because I was never going to be happy lying about myself to everyone, the fact I was lying made me in particular depressed about it all. Now all my friends know, and parts of my family, and I'm happy about it because I can be me. I am off to University this September and I am not even slightly worried about telling the people I am going to be living with because if they don't like it then I am not going to lose a friend that I never had." www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 23 INTERVIEW JOHN AMAECHI John Amaechi OBE is a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author and former NBA basketball player. From Stockport, he's also a patron of Manchester Pride. Here, John talks to outnorthwest about his very public `coming out'. It's been almost five years since you made the decision to publicly `come out'. What prompted you to make this decision? I saw the impact that visible role models made - specifically by watching the effect of Sir Ian McKellen at Manchester Pride a few years ago. The loss of personal privacy and other such petty matters that seemed so important to me just melted away in comparison to the impact I saw he had on people. I realise I am not of his stature or fame, but I am a minority within a minority and - let's face it - not the average face of the LGBT community, and I knew there are young people (and older people) out there who have been waiting to see someone from sport, someone not akin to any stereotype... someone who's story they could relate to and I knew it was important to come out publicly then. How has your life changed since then? In some ways not much, all my family and friends and most of my teammates already knew I was gay - I was out like most people - to the people who matter to them, but in other ways I have become a target for the ire of bigots and also a mouthpiece for the LGBT community, the LGBT sporting community, the Black and minority LGBT community, at least in the eyes of the media - so sometimes it feels like I have my hands full and a lot to live up to... What support did close friends and family offer you? They all knew years before, so for them their main concern was my happiness and safety. As it should be (but I know for many it is not) my friends and family love me for me, and there has literally never been a fuss or an issue, just genuine, loving support. As a high profile, out gay man, you must have many people contacting you with their personal stories, or for support. How do you deal with those approaches? I pride myself on making sure I am as contactable as possible. Through Twitter (@ JohnAmaechi) and by my personal website and Facebook page. I think it is vital when people take the time to reach out that I reply. I really enjoy the fact that people seem to think I am a reasonably wise contact for their ideas, thoughts, worries and stories. If anyone reading this is thinking about `coming out', what advice would you give them before doing so? If you are in a reasonable, open-minded situation where you know that you don't have to fear abuse of any kind or being thrown out of your house then I recommend people find at least one person they trust and who cares for them and talk to them about how you feel and who you are. I believe that one authentic relationship like that can not only facilitate coming out to more people, but help you be a happier, less isolated person. I should also add that while coming out is the best thing in so many ways for people, there are some LGBT young people especially those in religious or some ethnic minority households who really do put your futures - and sometimes their lives - at risk by comin g out to caregivers. If that is the case, and I can't emphasise this enough: there is no shame in NOT coming out to them to keep you and your future safe. But even in those situations, I encourage you to reach out to someone you can share your life with and feel less isolated... it may be a sibling or a good friend, a team or classmate, but try to find someone you think you can trust with who you are.... How important do you think it is for young LGB people to have publicfigure role models? It's essential, but they need to be the right kind, not just random gay and lesbian people who don't recognise and honour the responsibility of their position as icons. Young LGBT people need role models who thrive on that position, like Sir Ian, and who live a life that shows at every turn that happiness and fulfilment are a possible future for every LGBT person no matter their race, religion, social class or education... hopefully I am fulfilling that is a small, niche way. You are now a person who is inspiring other people to come out. Do you feel a certain sense of responsibility? I have actually taken some fire from the `gay community' because I make it clear that I think coming out is the best situation for LGBT people BUT I always say that physical, emotional and psychological welfare now is primary. I am not willing to tell everyone to just come out NOW and watch the fallout as the streets swell with more LGBT homeless children kicked out of closed-minded homes, as people become pariahs in religious communities and neighbourhoods at an age when then don't have the means or the rights to move away. Safety first independence first, if necessary - then come out... whether today, in a year or in five years time, those of us who care in the LGBT community be there with open arms and without judgement, until it is safe for each individual to come out. And while we wait, those of us who care will work to make it a little bit easier for each coming out to happen. www.johnamaechi.com 24 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk JOHN AMAECHI "SAFETY FIRST... THEN COME OUT. THOSE OF US IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY WILL BE THERE WITH OPEN ARMS AND WITHOUT JUDGEMENT, UNTIL IT IS SAFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO COME OUT." SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 25 DO'S & DON"TS! Coming out is something the LGF support thousands of people with each year and we understand how nerve-wracking the process can be, so here are a few helpful hints! COMINGOUT! DO! 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Some d � give e shocked or surprise differently if they'r Just because news sink in. them time to let the necessarily gatively now, doesn't they react ne me around. mean they'll never co � still the same person people that you are Remind ud of own and loved, be pro they have always kn who you are! � long process � t coming out is a life Remember tha you feel the desire ns where there may be situatio sexual orientation, be open about your or need to l feel more confident you'l the more you do it, the each time. M 11th October is International Coming Out Day and to celebrate, LGF are going to be supporting people around the clock for 24 hours in our Come In, Come Out event. Whether you're thinking about coming out, questioning or out and proud you, you can contact us using the info below! IN G OU AY TD COME IN, COME OUT! Call our 24 hour helpline on 11th and 12th October on 0845 3 30 30 30. Get support online at www.lgf.org.uk Email us at email@example.com Come in and see us at Number 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF between 10am and 10pm Tell someone as they'r e rushing out to work, over Christmas dinner or when you've had a few too many. It's better to sit down somewhere quiet and have a proper co nversation with the m. � Take negative reacti ons to heart. Ok, so this is easier said than done , but sometimes it ta kes people a bit of time for the news to sink in and remember there are loads of people out there who will love you for who you are. � Go it alone, there's loads of help out the re and every situation can be supported. Call us on 08453 30 30 30 Mo n-Fri 10am-10pm an d tell us how we can help. � Rush into it � it's be tter to feel confident in yourself and prepared before you tell peop le rather than do it on the spur of the mome nt. � Feel you have to come out if someone asks or `outs' you. Rememb er, it's you who is in control, if you're not ready, the n don't feel pushed into it. � Replace all of your old friends for new ones � coming out is a excit ing time and the chan ces are, you'll meet loads of new people, but don't forget about the friends wh o have stood by you. DO NOT! 26 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk CUT-OUT-AND-KEEP! DO�IT CALENDAR FOR MEN (AND THEIR FRIENDS) OCTOBER Saturday 8th: Heritage & Film NOVEMBER Saturday 5th: Healthy Cooking DECEMBER Saturday 3rd: DJ Skills JANUARY Saturday 7th: Tweeting & Blogging FEBRUARY Saturday 4th: Photography MARCH Saturday 3rd: Photoshop Skills DO IT ALL YEAR ROUND! Learn real skills and meet new friends. Thanks to funding from the Skills Funding Agency, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation have teamed up with Gaydio and The Manchester College to deliver FREE Skills Workshops to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community. Workshops include heritage and film, radio presentation, radio production, photography, social media, craft, creative writing, cooking, and DIY. There will be 24 sessions in all, twelve delivered by LGF of which six are aimed at women though men are welcome, and six are aimed at men though women are welcome, and twelve delivered by Gaydio. Workshops run on Saturday afternoons from Sept 2011 to March 2012. This is a great opportunity to access adult learning in a safe and friendly environment in order to learn new skills, improve your CV, try free taster sessions, meet like minded people and have fun! There will also be lots of information and handy hints about accessing further learning if you like what you try! Even better, we can also cover childcare costs, reasonable travel costs, and facilitate any access needs (signing, etc.). FOR WOMEN (AND THEIR FRIENDS) OCTOBER Saturday 15th: Well Well Well NOVEMBER Saturday 19th: Crafternoon DECEMBER Saturday 17th: Creative Writing JANUARY Saturday 21st: Healthy Cooking FEBRUARY Saturday 21st: DIY Skills FOR ALL (AND THEIR FRIENDS!) OCTOBER Saturday 22nd: Radio Presentation Saturday 29th: Radio Presentation NOVEMBER Saturday 12th: Radio Presentation Saturday 26th: Radio Production DECEMBER Saturday 3rd: Radio Production Saturday 10th: Radio Production JANUARY Saturday 14th: Radio Presentation Saturday 28th: Radio Presentation FEBRUARY Saturday 11th: Radio Presentation Saturday 25th: Radio Production MARCH Saturday 17th: Radio Production Saturday 31st: Radio Production For more information about what's on when, and coming along to the events visit www. lgf.org.uk/doit, email skills@lgf. org.uk or call 0845 3 30 3030 VOLUNTEER FOR DO�IT! There are also some fantastic volunteering opportunities with this project. Three roles have been created - Marketing Support, Office Support and Workshop Delivery Support. For more information on these volunteering roles, and to get involved in this exciting project drop Claire Taylor a line email@example.com or call her on 08453 303030 . SCAN TO DIAL THIS NUMBER NOW 28 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk returns! Liverpool's world-class LGBT arts festival Homotopia - returns for it's 8th event in November, and this year brings audiences five new commissions and four world premieres amongst over 30 events across Liverpool throughout November. This year's theme is `Cruising For Art' showcasing an array of the queer, the extravagant, the bold, the unexpected and the daring. A celebration of 21st century LGBT life with an eclectic programme of theatre, dance, film, cabaret & discussion. outnorthwest is extremely proud to once again be a media partner for Homotopia. Across these two pages, we're highlighting some of the world premieres and new commissions - but we just don't have to space to tell you everything that's going on. For a full run-down on this year's event (and believe us, there really IS something to suit every taste), head along to the official website at: PREMIERE WORLD SAVAGE STYLE! EXHIBITION Fri 4 Nov - Sun 19 February The Walker Art Gallery & The Museum of Liverpool Two venues at National Museums Liverpool host a selection of fabulous frocks from the wardrobe of Lily Savage, the acidtongued alter ego of comedian and television presenter, Paul O'Grady. The display comprises 7 dresses and outfits worn by Lily in her many different guises, including one worn as host of television game show Blankety Blank. Also featured are some of her incredible pantomime costumes as well as Lily's more `informal' daywear looks. Two costumes will be displayed at the new Museum of Liverpool, with the other five at the Walker Art Gallery. Lily's Birkenhead-born creator, Paul O'Grady, `retired' the famous `blonde bombsite' to a French convent in 2004. She made a brief re-appearance in panto in Southampton in 2010 and now she's back in this display, bigger and brassier than ever! PREMIERE WORLD CRUISING CLUBBING FUCKING Weds 2 & Thurs 3 Nov 8pm Unity Theatre Cruising Clubbing Fucking is a dancetheatre performance exploring how gay men have met and seduced each other, from the 60's to the present day. Blending bodies with beats and contemporary dance styles with gesture, the three dancers move their way through this world of late night lust, combining seduction, sex and moments of human tenderness. DANCE/THEATRE www.homotopia.net 30 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk FILM EXHIBITION BERLINYOGYAKARTA Tues 1- 14 Nov Contemporary Urban Centre Presented by Project Triangle, Homotopia's youth project, and developed by KPH (Campaign against Homophobia) Warsaw, the exhibition shows the persecution of non-heterosexual people by the Nazis during their occupation of Europe. Berlin is shown as a place of freedom for homosexual people but ironically also the birthplace of the Nazi dictatorship and its attempts to eliminate LGBT people. PREMIERE UK From Hitler's Terror To Human Rights Today LA ZOMBIE Fri 30 Sept, 10pm Wolstenholme Project 11-13 Wolstenholme Square Chew Disco, Adandon Normal Devices and Homotopia present a special late screening of Bruce La Bruce's queer classic LA ZOMBIE. Director Bruce LaBruce: "We live in a zombie world. There are zombie buildings, zombie banks, zombie economies, zombie nations. Zombies are the ultimate consumers and the ultimate conformists, and we live in the ultimate consumerist, conformist world. Even the gay movement has become totally conventional and conformist - gay zombies. " FILM A TASTE OF HONEY 50th Anniversary Screening Sun 6 Nov, 6pm Picturehouse at FACT Tony Richardson's 1961 film was a critical and commercial success. Subjects like sex, abortion and homosexuality were tackled through the emotions of Jo, played impressively by Liverpudlian Rita Tushingham Rita Tushingham will be attending the gala screening and afterwards appearing at a specially arranged Q&A with Professor Roger Shannon Department Of Film & Media Edge Hill University TALK AN AUDIENCE WITH APRIL ASHLEY Weds 23 Nov, 7.30pm Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Miss April Ashley will be in Birmingham for a special SHOUT appearance presenting recollections of her life in conversation with Mark Simpson. April is one of the most important and well known figures in the UK transgender community. Born in Liverpool in 1935 as George Jamieson, she lived in Liverpool for all of her childhood. In 1960 she was one of the first people to undergo gender reassignment surgery in Morocco. April developed a successful career as a model even appearing in Vogue. www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 31 DISCUSSION/DEBATE AN AUDIENCE WITH DAVID HOYLE Thurs 10 Nov, 6pm Unity Theatre Avant guardian, artist and performer David Hoyle is unmasked in a special festival first. Author Rupert Smith is face to face with Hoyle exploring his life, his art and living with mental illness. Presented in partnership Liverpool Mental Health Awareness. Event will also be live streamed via www.homotopia.tv FUNNY GIRLS OUTSPOKEN! Three of the UK's funniest comedians Jen Brister (36), Zoe Lyons (39) and Suzi Ruffell (25) have come together to tour their new show - Stand Out! Here they tell outnorthwest a few jokes, the best thing about being a woman and much more. Which three items would you take to a desert island? JEN: My tweezers because even alone I won't want a uni brow, a crate of matches (for obvious reasons) and the book "How to survive on a desert island' by Ray Mears. ZOE: A massive note pad, pencil and barrel of rum SUZI: My phone, some headphones and a helicopter. Which person, living or dead, do you most admire, and why? J: Boudicca � she seemed to have pretty strong opinions about the invading Romans and I love a woman in a breast plate. Z: I am constantly marvelling at the energy of Hilary Clinton. People always bang on about comedy being a male dominated world and I think how do you think Hilary Clinton and Angela Merkel feel? What do you owe your parents? What is the most important lesson life has taught you? J: I owe my parents everything. In particular my Mum, who is the moral compass in my family. I can lie to people, I can lie to myself, but I can't lie to my Mum. She'll push the truth in my face whether I like it or not. The most important lesson is to be true to yourself, don't compromise who you are, what you want to be or do with your life because it makes other people uncomfortable, or they don't get it. They don't have to, only you do. Z: I have my mother to thank for my sense of humour and sense of adventure and my dad for my love of the outdoors and good food. I think together they have helped make me take a balanced view. The most important thing I have learnt is try not to sweat the small stuff, and most of it is small stuff. S: An awful lot of money. Pretty much everything. They are very supportive, I am very lucky. I live by Dad's advice: `Suz, do what you want with your life, be happy, laugh lots and always lead a horse from the left'. What keeps you awake at night? J: My girlfriend snoring and the thought of writing a brand new hour of comedy before February, but mainly the snoring. Z: My cat chasing imaginary mice at 4.00 am S: The neighbours shagging. If you could be any character, who would you be? J: I would be Asterix from Photo: Chris James of Shoebox Media SUZI JEN 32 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk Asterix and Obelix. I like his moustache, when I bleach mine there is an uncanny resemblance. Z: Orlando from the Virginia Wolf novel. Orlando lived for centuries first as a man then a woman. S: I'd like to be Harry Potter. Who are your three ideal dinner guests, living or dead? J: I'd like to have Adele round for tea, I think she'd be a laugh, might be nice to have Jesus Christ over as I have a few questions I'd like to run past him and lastly Caitlin Moran cause because the woman is clever AND funny. Z: Stewie Griffin, he will need a high chair, Kate Bush and Banksy. S: Charlie Chaplin, Dolly Parton and that guy that does the voice over on `Come Dine With Me'. What would your superpower be? J: I'd like to be able to fly anywhere, with luggage that weighs over 15 kg. YES RYAN AIR I CAN FLY SO I CAN TAKE WHATEVER LUGGAGE I LIKE!!! Z: Ok, this is very cliched but I would love to be able to fly, not just fly... fly at speed. Think of the possibilities. No more driving to gigs, cheap hols. I would have a super insulated suit for the low temperatures at high altitude. S: Flying. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing women today? J: In the UK or in Saudi "Here in the UK, the greatest challenge facing women is inertia; the illusion that women have it all and there is no more work to be done." Arabia and Iran? Because I think there might be a slight discrepancy in terms of our priorities. Here in the UK the biggest challenge is inertia, the illusion that women have it all and there is no more work to be done. I work in an incredibly sexist industry where it's still ok for a promotor to tell me to my face that he won't book me because he doesn't think women are funny. Z: It is as basic as the right to an education in some countries. In so many places women still are not allowed to live a full and equal life. S: I hear it's hard to juggle (family and work commitments, not the circus skill). The best thing about being a woman? J: Everything � apart from equal pay, child care in the work place and having a human being pushed out of an area in your body that starts out the size of a 10 pence piece. Z: I think women are more relaxed about "competing" with each other. I think men are under more pressure to be Alpha and compete on more levels. S: Clothes Tell us a joke. J: Hear the one about the dyslexic who walked into a bra. Z: My pal had a boob job from the profits of a car boot sale. That's what I call tit for tat. S: I can't think of one....that's not a good sign, I know. ZOE You can catch Jen, Zoe & Suzi in Stand Out at Manchester Sound Control on November 22nd. www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 33 FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED BY VISITING www.lgf.org.uk/testing PATRICK POINTS OUT PATRICK ETTENES TELLS US HOW HIS HIV+ DIAGNOSIS HAS MADE HIM DETERMINED TO ENCOURAGE MORE MEN TO GET TESTED. "A few months ago I shared a story on my life with HIV, and now I've been asked to write my thoughts on why people should get tested. Where does one start? Well perhaps one can understand why getting tested isn't so exciting. Being in a room filled with people in a clinic designed, for SEXUAL HEALTH can be daunting. You sit down next to some guy and the question that first pops into your head is, what on earth are you in here for? When I was younger my mates and I would go with each other to the clinic for moral support, some of the looks you would get from other gay men got to me so one day I blurted out " We all suck cock in here! And take it! And that's why, we're all here. For the same reason, so, stop staring! " But then suddenly like a slap, reality hits home, and you're faced with the truth. How do you think you would react to a positive test ? There are some things that you can only understand when they happen to you. And here I am, someone like yourself, not a health professional but speaking from experience. So, why don't we get tested as regularly as we should? I understand that going to the clinic is one thing, but what scares the life out of us, is what happens next. How would we cope with any bad news? The anxiety is so overwhelming that many gay men don't collect their results. Many of us don't even go for our tests at all. When I was diagnosed, I didn't know what support I'd have, who to tell, who to talk to, but now, 7 years later, I've realized that it wasn't as hard to seek help, if only I knew now what I didn't back then. I have a better relationship with my doctors than my own GP because they spend more time with me, I'm constantly looked out for and I can talk to them about everything. As for family and friends, I'm lucky, I told all of them to remember me for who I am . And that helps. Currently in the UK, one in four gay men with HIV remain undiagnosed. That my friend, is the reason why I'm trying to encourage you to get tested . I can't tell you, how many people I know who have left it for too long only to be so ill that they take months to get back any kind of normal life. When I ask them, why they left it so long, they all say , "I don't know. I was scared, and thought it wouldn't happen to me." And it's turned out worse now than if they found out earlier. All those years of denial, guilt, depression, but you have to move on, grow up, accept and change your path, at the end of the day, it changes you, but it's up to you, to decide if your test result is going to have a positive, or a negative effect on you, either way, remember that there are many of us here for you.I would like to hear your thoughts, and hear what YOU have to say. Please do get in touch." outnorthwest will pass on all your correspondence to Patrick. 34 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk Photo: Paul Jones (Exposure) FROM AFRICA WITH LOVE TERRENCE LIBOMA IS "33, SINGLE, FABULOUS AND AMBITIOUS" (HIS OWN WORDS!) BORN AND RAISED IN ZIMBABWE, HE IS NOW BASED IN LEEDS. Terry works for Yorkshire MESMAC as a Community Development Worker, supporting African men who have sex with men (MSM) around sexual health and HIV prevention. We asked Terry a few questions about his work and what he thinks needs to be done to better support gay and bisexual men from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. GAY MEN'S HEALTH TRAINING ALTOGETHER STRONGER dicks" is a good example, there is no malice in the statement, but stereotypical intrigue has an effect on the ability of minority group members to fully feel part of a community. BME men may feel uncomfortable within the gay community for many reasons, such as: � One night stand culture which could mean continual coming out to lots of different people for those looking for longer term relationships. Lack of events to cater for BME men's preferred music types. � Lack of education about UK gay culture. Most BME men come from countries that prohibit LGBT activities and to suddenly be free and be left to figure it all out on your own can be overwhelming. � Being unable to speak English impacts on confidence to meet and socialize with other guys too." Terry is working to develop a Toolkit to help Sexual Health Organisations, BME, LGBT and HIV Support agencies meet the needs of African MSM around HIV Prevention care and support and access to Sexual Health services. As well as working in Leeds and London, he is planning to hold three workshops in Manchester to support the development of the toolkit. COMING OUT "Coming out to my friends and family made it easier to live my life for me. Because my loved ones are supportive of my life, I am able to be myself and not hide my very essence by pretending to be someone I am not. Coming out is not easy, but if it's done in the right way, the rewards are endless. However, lack of protection against LGB&T discrimination in most African countries, where many black men grow up, instils fears associated with coming out or being outed even if they migrate. Homophobia in many African countries is a form of social justice or citizens arrest, and the fact that most of these crimes go unpunished dissuades anyone from coming out." Manchester Workshops at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation SEX & HIV "The challenge here is around convincing people brought up not to talk about sex or sexuality, to access services that put them in a situation to talk about this culturally or religiously taboo issue, without feeling vulnerable or going against norms. People tend to slip through the net when they are unsupported. Stigma and discrimination are real challenges that hinder dialogue to enable BME communities to support their LGBT populations. ddressing LGBT awareness and education within BME communities nationally, would facilitate greater acceptance of LGBT rights and pave the way for the setting up support structures." 19th October BME / HIV Organisations 26th October LGBT Organisations 27th October HIV Healthcare professionals and Counsellors All workshops will run from 12 noon till 2:30pm and will include food and refreshments. E-mail Terry for more info: firstname.lastname@example.com www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 35 MYTHS & BARRIERS "Most LGBT communities are very welcoming of other ethnic groups but some myths and beliefs tend to feed into the objectification of minorities within a minority and can become racism. A comment like " black men have big GAY MEN'S HEALTH HEALTH ALERT! SHIT HAPPENS When contemplating a bit of safer bum fun, it isn't just about condoms and lube (important as they are!). We've heard of a few cases recently of guys who are developing gut infections from being up close and personal with another gentlemen's toilet parts. ANDREW GILLIVER looks at the facts behind Shigella a gut infection that is on the rise in gay men PLUS how to be safe when poo is in play! Now we know there are all kinds of ways to get your kicks,but what's important is knowing how to get them without getting sick! To make sure you get the best possible sex with the minimum risk to your health (and anyone else's) there are a few things you need to be ever-vigilant about. itching around and inside your arse, or even see the worms in your poo. Threadworms are caused when the invisible worm eggs get on your fingers and then into your mouth. With threadworms you don't need to see a doctor. The worms are treated by taking tablets or powders which are all available in chemists without a prescription, and at a low cost. WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE POO? Some of the easiest bugs to catch can be among the nastiest, but thankfully they can be the easiest to guard against. Hands and under fingernails should be thoroughly washed after poo-play with soap and warm water. You should also wash your hands after handling used condoms or after sex involving arse play. You can prevent gut infections by: avoiding contact with tiny amounts of poo during sex; using non- latex gloves for fisting and fingering; or a condom cut into a square for rimming if you don't have a dam to hand. THE TABOO OF POO! You can catch gut infections from sex as easily as you can from dodgy food. Men who are into scat or rimming will be more likely to develop gut infections, but don't often go to their doctor for treatment. Taboos around cleanliness come into play here. Poo can carry bacterial gut infections including E-coli, dysentry (caused by shigella) and salmonellosis (caused by salmonella). Gut infections can be passed on by tiny amounts of poo on your fingers and in your mouth. This can happen during: rimming, fucking, fingering, fisting, scat, or handling used dildos or condoms. Symptoms of gut infections can include: diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, farting, fever, blood in the diarrhoea, and weight loss. AND THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE... Some gut infections might not cause symptoms for the carrier, but can cause severe illness when another person picks them up, especially if they have a weakened immune system. Poo on broken skin allows any germ a direct way into the bloodstream. Poo in the mouth carries the main health risk. Tiny amounts can stay on the hands or under nails after scat play. Poo might sometimes also have blood in it, as the arse might be bleeding. If it comes into contact with cut skin, there could also be a risk that HIV or hepatitis B or C is passed on. Another good reason to make sure you had you Hep B jabs. Some untreated gut infections can last many months, eventually causing serious damage to organs like the liver. Gut infections can also cause serious problems if HIV has weakened your immune system. Sometimes the infections can be very difficult to get rid of. Images supplied by Pants - www.pantsHQ.com GET TESTED! If you think you've got a gut infection from sex don't just ignore it, go and see your doctor. Rememberyou'll need to say you've been in contact with faeces so that your doctor knows which tests to carry out. Any partners should also be checked and/or treated to stop you being re-infected. Antibiotics have to be used for some infections. Anti-diarrhoea treatments may make some gut infections worse. Hepatitis A vaccination is strongly recommended for men into scat. Blood on poo should also be checked out by a doctor as it can be a symptom of a serious condition. WHEN WORMS TURN Some gut infections are caused by parasites, such as threadworm, amoebiasis and giardiasis. With threadworms, you might feel 36 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET TESTED BY VISITING www.lgf.org.uk/testing PETER BOYLE SEX TALK HIV: Back on the agenda? Recently HIV has been in the news. Strange that it should be such a strange thing to see, when HIV should really always be in the news. Lord Fowler, who ran the much cited 1980s "Don't Die of Ignorance" campaign, was on record as saying that the UK's HIV efforts were "woefully inadequate". Factsheets on Bacillery Dysentry (Shigella), Hand Washing guides from the Health Protection Agency and much more: http://bit.ly/qChhHn Facts about sexual health, recreational drug use, info about sex acts and rough sex for men who have sex with men: www.hardcell.org.uk Prevention is the key; the old saying that "prevention is better than cure" is definitely applicable in this case, particularly as there is no cure. Treatment is available, and is arguably better than ever, with people who are HIV positive living relatively normal lives. But here's the thing, if you can prevent something then you should try to. LGF gay men's safer sex packs are available in every bar in the gay village, and across Greater Manchester in a number of different outlets. Wearing a condom and using water based lube should be commonplace with all new partners; it really is one of the best ways to look after your health. Other infections can be passed on more easily than HIV, so regular sexual health check ups are also encouraged. To see HIV in the mainstream news can only be a good thing, the more it is back on the agenda the more people will hear the message. HIV prevention is key, and encouraging the use of condoms and lube amongst gay and bisexual men has never been more important. The other thing that is just as important is for gay and bisexual men to know their HIV status. Together we can halt the spread of HIV, and it really is everyone's responsibility.. email@example.com www.lgf.org.uk OuTNORThWesT 37 SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION For those of us that work in HIV prevention, this news is sometimes difficult to hear, especially when so much of our time is invested in thinking of new ways to get the message across that HIV is best avoided. It is also difficult to try and make this point without fear of adding to the huge amount of stigma that HIV positive people face everyday. Lord Fowler said in his interview that HIV is not "remotely consequence free", this is probably an understatement. It isn't just the virus itself, the blood tests, the medication, when to start medication, the side effects, or the worry, it is also the stigma. In many ways, the stigma is more damaging than the virus when there DIAL THIS TO is access NUMBER NOW to treatment. SCAN Photo: Paul Jones (Exposure) GET IN! VillAGe dOJO! JACOB SIBLEY WANTS MORE LESBIAN, GAY, BISExUAL AND TRANS PEOPLE TO TRY MARTIAL ARTS. SO HE'S STARTED A NEW JU JITSU CLUB IN MANCHESTER'S GAY VILLAGE! What motivated you to start Ju Jitsu Village Manchester Dojo? I was at the Gay Games and saw a lot of Ju Jitsu clubs there and just thought why haven't we got one to compete? I run a group in Chorlton � which mainly straight males come too, and thought why not do something for the LGBT community. Can anyone attend? It's open to anyone. Whatever your body shape � there are advantages and disadvantages. It will be a mixed training session; it's good for people to be in an environment with lots of different people. People have said that they love the idea, but are worried about going into martial arts clubs for fear they'll be too aggressive. The Village Dojo will be taking place downstairs at Taurus and everyone will be at the same level. Is it like self defence? Ju Jitsu as an art form focuses on training not fitness. There is a lot of technique, but self defence is a part of it and it's all about awareness. What will people need? To start off with just a tracksuit and a pair of light trainers. If people get more into it, they could buy a gi (the garment Jacob is wearing in the picture). "DON'T WORRY ABOUT FITNESS, AGE OR WHO YOU ARE GOING TO MEET. WE'RE FRIENDLY, NOT LIKE THE BADDIES IN THE KARATE KID!" Are there weapons? There are sticks and swords used in Ju Jitsu. And we will be covering sword fighting in later sessions. What would you say to encourage people to get involved? Don't worry about fitness, age or who you are going to meet. Everyone will be a beginner, and if anyone does have some martial arts experience they can help others out. We're friendly, not like the baddies in Karate Kid! And you'll be respected for who you are. You'll be learning a different skill and gaining new experiences. Also, there is a sense of belonging in a club � just look at all the established gay sports groups; there is a real sense of togetherness and that's a really big part of it for me. What about the future? I'd love to see a Manchester Ju Jitsu team at the Gay Games. The Manchester Village Dojo takes place every Tuesday downstairs at Taurus (7pm), Canal Street, Manchester. Sessions cost �4.00 for more information visit: www.facebook.com/villagejujitsu SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION 38 OuTNORThWesT Support the work of the LGF. Donate online today at www.lgf.org.uk Two pages of sport and fitness every issue supported with enthusiasm by HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORT FOOTBALLER SUPPORT GOVT SPORTS CHARTER Efe Sodje, the Bury and Nigerian defender has become the first professional football player to sign up to the Government's charter for action against homophobia and transphobia in sport. The footballer joined Senior Executive of Equality - Simone Pound and founder of Just a Ball Game? Lindsay England at the PFA's Head Quarters in Manchester where Efe signed the Charter. Efe highlighted "how tough things will be for the next professional player in football from the UK to `come out' as they continue their playing career'', and how much `'intrusion and unnecessary attention there will be from the press and media'', and thinks `'the player will have to be very brave and strong''. He believes that from a professional game perspective `'the player would be accepted within a dressing room environment, and that team mates he hopes would be supportive.'' http://sodjesportsfoundation.com/ GAY RUGBY TEAM TOP OF THE TABLE As outnorthwest goes to print - The Village Spartans - the North West's only gay and inclusive rugby team - are currently top of their league after 3 consecutive victories. They are first in the University of Salford Division 5 East on points difference after wins against Tyldesley 3 (14 � 36), Littleborough 3 (24 � 14) and Aldwinians 5 (76 � 10). "This is a great start to a very important season for the Spartans as we gear up to host the Bingham Cup in June 2012" said Matthew Whitely, 1st team captain. The 2012 Bingham Cup (commonly referred to as the "Gay Rugby World Cup") will take place in Manchester, UK, between 1st and 3rd June 2012. "We've had a massive influx of new players and interest shown in the club since we announced that we beat Sydney in the bid to host the Bingham Cup. It's great that we're putting gay sport and rugby in general on the map for the whole world to see and we're looking forward to developing a 2nd team from the new recruits that we've attracted so far." Said Dean Bee, 1st team vice captain. The Village Spartans train on Monday and Wednesday evenings 7-9pm and play on Saturdays. They're always looking for new players. For more info visit: www.villagespartans.co.uk TELL US YOUR SPORTING NEWS! Are you part of an LGB&T sporting group in the north west? Let us know what you're up to and we'll let our readers know! 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