LGBT Shrewsbury

There was a tremendous LGBT History Festival earlier this month - Thank You ! The organisers would like to hear your feedback and ideas (whether or not you attended) and you can do that here. 

The Rainbow Film Festival crew have decided not to hold a formal film festival this autumn, but instead to screen LGBT+ films as part of other events (such as Kinokulture's Summer of Queer Cinema). If you would like to read their Trustees' report, or to volunteer to be a trustee of the RFF, please get in touch with them.

We've been contacted by the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser for this area who can offer support for anyone who has experienced any form of sexual abuse or rape. For further information please contact Maxine Connolly Mondays to Thursdays on 07852 130541 or 01743 357777 maxine@axiscounselling.org.uk 

In the Cafe had its inaugural meeting targeted at the LGBT+  over 50s. It's free to attend and is held  on the fourth Wednesday every month in Palmer's Cafe in Claremont Street, Shrewsbury at 2pm (just go through to the room behind). Next one on May 25th is titled 'Give us a clue - make a plan'. Ever thought of writing down what’s important to you – otherwise how would anybody know what you’d want?   What if you were involved in an accident or got dementia? What if the worst happened? Come and meet with others who are exploring how to make a start.  There will be friendly advisers with lots of information. They will also have ideas about where you can get individual advice for your situation.

More things coming up -

* Newport (Salop) is planning to hold a first Pride this summer with events between 11th & 25th June. They're particularly looking out for some drag artists to perform, so please get in touch with Enya-Jayne Battersby if interested. To donate go here. 

* Ludlow Pride and Fringe Festival 4th July. Peter Roscoe will be presenting his talk on the history of Shropshire LGBT Switchboard at 7.30pm in the Rose & Crown pub (free tickets here)

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