events

Cumbria LGBT Consortium

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:31:01 +0100

OutREACH Cumbria
&
The Cumbria LGBT Alliance
Are holding an LGBT Forum in Carlisle on

Saturday 12th May 2012 at The Carlisle Enterprise Centre, James Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BB
(Carlisle Enterprise Centre is close to the city centre, bus and train stations, limited car parking is available to the rear of the centre)
The Forum is open to LGBT Groups in Cumbria and to anyone who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.

The Forum starts at 10.00 and runs until 3pm, refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided
(please indicate if you have any dietary requirements in your email)

On the agenda - Social Media workshop – Funding for LGBT Groups

The forum provides the opportunity for LGB and T people to discuss issues which affect them, to share concerns and to work together as a community.
Discussions cover topical areas such as; health, community safety, education/employment, housing and community support for LGBT people.
The aim of our discussions is to provide recommendations to take back to service providers in Cumbria and to find ways to help the LGBT community help itself.

If you are interested and would like to attend the next forum, to book a place or for further details please email Richard at: outreachcumbria@live.co.uk or call on: 07896 250662

Carlisle Police Appeal for Witnesses of Assault (01/05/12)

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:29:07 +0100

In the early hours of 1st May 2012, 1.55am, an assault occurred outside Outrageous on English Street, Carlisle. A verbal altercation took place in the Lowther arcade, following which the victim in this case walked from Lowther arcade, across English Street to outside B & M, where he talked to the driver of a white taxi. A person then approached this male and struck him. The victim, who is 34yrs old fell to the floor and was subsequently taken to CIC where his condition deteriorated and he was transported to Newcastle Hospital. He is described as being in a critical condition but stable.

A male aged 26 from Carlisle, who was described as wearing baggy jeans, a dark jacket and having ginger cropped hair was arrested on suspicion of assault.

CCTV shows a number of people who were in Devonshire arcade during the verbal altercation, and also a number of people who left Devonshire arcade, and appeared to watch the assault at B & M.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident or the circumstances which have led up to the incident occurring to contact Carlisle CID on 101

News - 23 April 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:12:48 +0100

Police Surgery - Outrageous
There will no longer be a Police Surgery at Outrageous on the first Friday of each month as Cumbria Police will soon be launching a new Liaison Officer scheme. Details will appear here soon.

Be Part of the Picture - National LGBT Survay

Please complete this LGF online survey that aims to get a better understanding of LGB people's drug and alcohol use.

www.partofthepicture.org.uk

Cumbria Pride - Newcastle Night Out

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:24 +0100

EVENT CANCELLED!

LGBT Forum - Carlisle

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:36:24 +0100

The Cumbria LGBT Allience & OutREACH Cumbria

Are holding an LGBT forum in Carlisle on
Saturdat 10th of March at the Carlisle Enterprise Centre, James Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BB
(The Carlisle Enterprise Centre is close to the city centre, bus and train stations with limited car parking at the rear of the building).

'The future of LGBT community projects in Cumbria, and what cab the LGBT community do to support itself?'

The Forum is open to anyone who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
The Forum starts at 10.00am and finishes at 3.00pm, refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided (please indicate if you have any dietary requirements in your email)

The forum provides the opportunity for LGB and T people to discuss issues which affect them, to share concerns and to work together as a community.

Discussions cover topical areas such as; health, community safety, education/employment, housing and community support for LGBT people.

The aim of our discussions is to provide recommendations to take back to service providers in Cumbria and to find ways to help the LGBT community help itself.

An opportunity to tell us your ideas about a new LGBT community space in Carlisle.

If you are interested and would like to attend the next forum, to book a place of for further details please email Richard at: outreachcumbria@live.co.uk or call on 07806 250662

Trans Lakes Nights - Transgender Social and Support Group

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:14:26 +0100

A night out at:-

CADAS
52 Paradise Street
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 1JG

On Tuesday 14th of February 2012 starting at 19.00
Changing onsite if required.

Email: trans.lakes.nights@googlemail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/translakesnights/
Fb: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trans.lakes.nights/

Mob: 07952278760 (Please ring between 17.00 & 20.00

Why not come along?

Next nights are...

Date Location
14.02/2012 - CADAS
13/03/2012 - CADAS
10/04/2012 - CADAS

LGBT Police Surgeries - Carlisle

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:58:42 +0100

Officers will be available at Outrageous, 77-79 English Street, Carlisle from 4pm to 5pm on the first Friday of each month to assist with any issues that the LGBT community think the police can help with.

If you feel uneasy about calling the police or asking for their support, the drop-in service is here to help you.

Contributed by Julie Dodd
Equality Officer

LGBT Police Surgery - Carlisle

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:18:23 +0100

Officers will be available at Outrageous, 79 English Street, Carlisle from 3pm to 5pm on Friday 4th November, Friday 2nd December and Friday 6th January to assist with any issues that the LGBT Community think the police can help with.

If you feel uneasy about calling the police or asking for their support, the drop-in service is here for you.

Cumbria Pride - Tickets Are Free!

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:08:37 +0100

Cumbria Pride 2011 is now a free event, you still NEED a ticket to enter.

Tickets are no longer available at Skiddle.com but don't panic if you've already bought your ticket. You will be refunded by cheque when your tickets arrive.

For more info in regards to tickets visit http://www.cumbriapride.org/tickets.php

Cumbria Pride 2011 - Tickets Now Available

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:35:39 +0100

Tickets are now available for Cumbrias FIRST BIG PRIDE EVENT!

Cumbria Pride 2011 - a family event packed with entertainment at the Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle, unifying Cumbria with one BIG party! More info about cumbria pride can be found here

Adult Ticket: £10.00
Under 18s: £5.00
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and under 5s are free!

Tickets are available at http://www.skiddle.com (£2.50 handling fee applies)

Tickets are also available from other venues as well as discounted rooms at the Swallow Hilltop Hotel Carlisle for more info check out the Cumbria Pride Ticket page here