Newsletter 13th July 2011

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Newsletter 13th July 2011Welcome to this weeks newsletter.

LINC and The Cork Gay Project are delighted with this years nomination for the'All Island Pride of Place Awards 2011'.

The judging will take place on Thursday evening July 14th at 6.30pm, starting in

LINC and moving to The Other Place.The Pride of Place Competition recognises and celebrates the vital contributions

that community partnerships make to Irish society. The focus is on peoplecoming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their local

area. It differs from other similar projects in that they specifically recognise theinvolvement of the local community in all aspects of rural and urban regenerationincluding, promoting social cohesion, involvement in planning, the promotion of

heritage and environmental awareness.Please note that LATE LINC will still be operating as normal

tomorrow until 8pm.

Camp has started and has gotten off to a great first week.The weather has been fab with the rain staying well away.

It is on until the 27th of July so there is still time to get on down there!If you need any details or directions please call or email us in LINC.

LINC Kids Summer CampSummer Camp Is Go!

There is a fabulous line up for the childrens summer camp. The camp runs fromthe 25th -29th July inclusive and is being run by two experienced co-ordinators.Starting on Monday with an arts day, the first tour on Tuesday is a survival skills

course at Will and Away. Wednesday is sports/picnic day hosted by guest co-ordinators Ryan and Veronica at Fitzgeralds Park. Talent show practice

continues apace Thursday, followed by a trip to the Glen Resource Centre ropepark and zip wire! Friday is party day- the children will make their own barbeque

for lunch, followed by their own talent show and disco. Wet gear should bebrought for Tuesday and Thursday. Runners on Wednesday (and a raincoat!).

Cost for the week is 50 euro per child, or for those who cant make the full weekTuesday tour only 25euro or Thursday tour only 15 euro.


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Contact Emma at LINC for more details or to book a place.

Movie Night is happening Tuesday the 25th of July.The movie will be starting at 6.30.

Film Title to be announced.The aim of the night is to be funny and light hearted.

So come along for popcorn and refreshments and hang out and have a

laugh.

Acupuncture Acudetox

Chilled out Community members.Acupuncture is really going well and there are places most weeks. Just give

Emma or Tina a call to ensure a place is set aside for you. Tuesday 7pm is thetime over in The Other Place. We are going to become the most chilled out

Community in Cork and beyond and thats no bad thing.Feedback is welcome from anyone who has attended so give us an e-mail to let

us know how things went. Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Phoenix YouthGlobal Fest is happening in The Peace Park on this coming Saturday so if

you are in town and want to support the inaugural Rap of the Phoenix

Group then head on in around 3pm. The festival is on from 12 until 5 butwe have an approximate time of 3 for the Rap to take place. Good luck toPhoenix as we know how much work you have put into the project and wehave already heard how brilliant you are so get out there and lets hear it

for the girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Book ClubThe next Book Club meeting is on Tuesday August 9th at 7pm and you will

be more than welcome.The book being read for the next meeting is:

The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe

This frank portrayal of four very different women working in theManhattan publishing and theatre worlds in the 1950s caused a sensationwhen the book first appeared in 1958. Todays readers will enjoy Jaffe'sevocative depiction of a society in which women could be labelled old

maids at 25, as well as her perceptive characterisation and skillfulstorytelling. Rumour has it...if you like Madmen then you'll love this book.
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SupportLesbian Line operates every Weds 7pm to 9pm 021 4318318

LGBT National Helpline runs Mon-Fri 7pm to 9pmSat & Sun 3pm to 6pm 1890 529 939

Knickerbocker GloriesThis group are taking a break for the summer but will resume in September.

Date set for the 15th of September. Have a great summer girls and enjoy camp!

Drawing WorkshopsWe have decided to postpone these workshops due to lack of numbers. We will

however look at running them again in the Autumn if we can gather enoughpeople. So perhaps this isnt quite the time for budding artists but hopefully you

will re-emerge from the summer sunshine to join us at a later stage!

LATE LINCMore and more people are availing of the late opening each Thursday. LINCs

garden in the Summer Evenings is a lovely space so make it yours! Emma, Tinaor Karla will be here to meet you and have a cuppa out the back or if you preferto just use the garden for a bit of peace we wont invade your space. Now the

only difficulty here is if there are a few people around you may have to lockyourself in the shed for quiet time!

On a serious note we have 2 other rooms in LINC which can be utilised so head inand say hello.

Sports

Badminton Every Tuesday in Carrigtwohill from 8 until 10pm.For more details on Badminton please give Nicky a call on 086-8479051

Tennis (Venue to be confirmed)For more details on Tennis please ring Sheila on 087-6129040

Soccer is now happening twice a week Monday and Thursday nights 8.30 to 9.30in Garryduff.


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For more details contact Helen. 087-9861037

Women In RecoveryWomen in Recovery are not meeting at present, but if you need support please

contact us in LINC.

Mna Mna ChoirThe choir is taking a break for the Summer. Watch this space.

New report highlights LGBT discriminationA new report by the Commissioner for Human Rights will confirm that lesbian,

gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people face severe discriminationthroughout Europe

The commissioners report, published on Thursday 23 June, is the largest everstudy on homophobia, trans phobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual

orientation and gender identity in the 47 member states of the Council of Europe.It will reveal that the lives of LGBT people are blighted by media stereotyping,

family ostracism and violent hate crimes.Although 20 states have enacted anti-discrimination legislation on sexual

orientation, homophobic or Trans phobic attitudes and biased, out-dated andmisconceived ideas prevail in every Council of Europe member state.

Some 12 countries still ban gay pride events. In other states, people have to besterilised or divorced before they are allowed gender re-assignment.

Thomas Hammarberg, the Commissioner for Human Rights, will tell governmentsthat they should now take a strong position against violence towards LGBT

people and promote equality and fairness.

Hammaberg will also demand comprehensive national legislation across Europein line with international human rights law.

The LGBT Parenthood Survey is seeking to identify the experiences and needs oflesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents and those planning to be

parents in Ireland. This is the first time that a study of this nature has been

carried out in Ireland and our aim is to build up a picture of these experiences sothat we can inform service provision and policy changes for LGBT parents andthose planning to be parents.

The findings from the survey will be published and widely disseminated toGovernment and relevant State bodies, NGOs and advocacy groups, both

mainstream and LGBT, to assist them in effecting positive change for LGBTparents and those planning parenthood. The study findings will be shared with

all LGBT organisations in Ireland and in particular support groups andorganisations to assist them in meeting the needs of the community

We are currently looking for participants to complete an anonymous survey.

You are invited to participate if you:

Identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person. Are a parent or you are planning to be a parent. (The term parent includesbiological and non-biological parents, guardians, adoptive parents and fosterparents, living with or separately from our child/children of all ages) Aged 18 years and over Living in the Republic of Ireland


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You cannot be identified by this survey and all of the information you give us willbe anonymous and confidential.

How can I participate?If you are interested in participating, there are two ways that you can completethe survey. You can click on the linkHERE to fill in the survey online.If you wish to receive the survey by post see www.lgbtdiversity.com for moredetailsIf you would like to contact us about the survey please email us on email address

or you can telephone us on 086 347 8037.

Pride Events around the Country

Northwest Pride is set from Tuesday 8th - Sunday 14th August this year.You can see a full listing of events

on the website: www.northwestpride.wordpress.com/events

See http://waterfordpride.com/ for more details.

Galway Prides 22nd consecutive Pride Parade on Saturday 20th August 2011.The parade starts from outside the Town Hall Theatre, gathering at 2pm.

Galways Pride Parade is the longest consecutive running parade in Ireland.The parade is a celebration of diversity and culture, a show of pride and a call

for equality.Many groups, statutory and community organisations, families and friends join

us every year in a show of solidarity and support and every year the PrideParade gets bigger and better.

The parade is good fun will be followed by outdoor entertainment on the stepsof the Galway City Museum, Spanish Arch.See www.amachlgbt.com for more details

A meeting place in Ennis forwomen who love women

Clare Womens Network (c/o Clare Training & Resource Centre)Clonroad Business Park
http://www.lgbtdiversity.com/parenthood_survey_2011.aspxhttp://www.lgbtdiversity.com/http://www.northwestpride.wordpress.com/eventshttp://waterfordpride.com/http://www.amachlgbt.com/http://www.lgbtdiversity.com/parenthood_survey_2011.aspxhttp://www.lgbtdiversity.com/http://www.northwestpride.wordpress.com/eventshttp://waterfordpride.com/http://www.amachlgbt.com/


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