Friday 3 February, Preston
Outing the Past @ Lancashire Record Office
Dig deep into the past and discover the hidden history of LGBT
people at this training event for keen archivists. Hear from
speakers about how best to use archives to find a wealth of gay
evidence, where to start looking and what to do when you've found
it. Buffet and refreshments provided.
More info here: here
Friday 3 February, Leicester
Comedy Festival @ The Y
DIVA fave Rosie Wilby (pictured) joins a host of talent kicking
off Leicester's comedy festival at The Y. Stand-up from Topping and
Butch, Sarah Kenney and the festival's award nominee Suzi Ruffel is
brought together by host Jonathon Mayor in a night of wit, satire
and a lot of laughter.
More info here
Saturday 4 February, London
LGBT East End Walk @ Liverpool Street
A history month special, this guided tour takes you through the
streets of Spitalfields and Whitechapel to explore the colourful
nature of the area's LGBT past, from Jeanette Winterson to
Christopher Marlowe. Group meets outside the Bishopsgate
entrance to tube station, 2pm, trip £5.
More info contact:info@onlyinbrighton.co.uk;
07954482112
Saturday 4 February, London
Rumours @ The Minories
The monthly womens-only club returns for an evening of
girl-exclusive fun . Relax with two bars, lounge and heated
beer garden at one of London's finest ladies nights. 9pm-3am.
More info here: girl-rumours.co.uk
Saturday 4 February, London
Schools OUT conference @ The Drill Hall
This year's Schools Out conference, titled 'Educating OUT
Prejudice through the LGBT lens,' offers the chance to hear how
Ofsted plan to use curriculum to celebrate diversity. Come along
for a day of events including workshops and LGBT teacher training
resources.
More info here: http://www.schools-out.org.uk/conferences/contents.htm
