Monkeypox: July 2022
Key facts – There have been a number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK. Although monkeypox can affect anyone, the majority of those cases are among gay and bisexual men. – Monkeypox is transmitted through close contact, so is likely being passed on during sex rather than sexual transmission. – Everyone is being […]
Guest blog: Bards and Books – the LGBTQ+ book group
Bards and Books a very friendly and sociable LGBTQ+ book group which meets on the first Monday of each month (apart from when this falls on a Bank Holiday in which case it moves to the second Monday). We meet from 11am to 1pm in a venue centrally located in Birmingham. There is the option […]
Tender opportunity: LGBT Hub Legacy Plan Design Consultant
Birmingham LGBT is looking for a design consultant to support the delivery of the LGBT Hub Legacy Plan. Introduction Ageing Better in Birmingham, a seven-year, £6m National Lottery Community Fund programme, started in 2015. Its aim is to reduce social isolation amongst older people in Birmingham. BVSC is the accountable body for the programme and […]
Birmingham Pride Parade: Birmingham LGBT Walking Group
PARADE PARTICIPANTS GUIDE 2021 Hello all We’re very excited to be back at Pride this year, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all. Here’s the information you need in advance of the parade on Saturday. Please read the official participants guide, accessed from the link above. Timings 10.30am – all members of walking […]
New Pride in Plovdiv
This blog has been written by one of our newer volunteers, Vinay. As an out and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, it was definitely difficult moving to a country where homophobia is prevalent, and over the last 6 years I faced many ups and downs with the city where I moved to study. Plovdiv, […]
The impact of Covid-19 on the LGBT community
Birmingham LGBT is working with Birmingham City Council on a campaign to support LGBT community members who have been impacted by Covid-19 and the social distancing measures in place. In order to do this, we need fully to understand the impact the virus has had on the LGBT community. Many members of LGBT communities in […]