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Autumn Term Events 2011

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:53:45 +0000

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Starting 6pm | 11th Oct | Level 2

Our First LGBT and Friends event of the year! This is a large gathering to break tensions, so we hope you will lose any nervousness that you have, and find the confidence to have a great time at Essex Uni. We aim to make this a fun social event, were you will have fun making new friends, and hopefully not embarrass yourself too much.

We won Best Society of the Year last year, and we’re proud of that! The first part of the night will have us explaining some of the things we did to get that award, as well as some of the things we aim to do this year. We will explain a few things which brought us to winning that, and what you can do to help us make this an even better Society. The Society is nothing without its members, and we want you to feel a part of it as much as possible.

Trip to Quasar

Meeting in LTB at 6.45pm | 20th Oct

It’s like paintballing, but with lazers instead of paint!

We’ll be meeting in the LTB Foyer at 6.45pm, leaving their at 7pm sharpish.

All you need to bring with you for this event are:

comfortable clothes to run around in
money for a cheap bus ride there and Quasar entrance
and lots of energy!

For more information, you can check out the Quasar’s website at http://www.rollerworld.co.uk/index.html

Diversity Careers Show

21st October | 7am

A Trip to London, showcasing over 100 of the UK’s most influential recruiters.

This trip will provide free transport to London, there and back, and also includes the chance to network with representatives from leading organisations. You will have the chance to interact with corporations and organisations who are looking to recruit talented undergraduates, graduates and other jobseekers.

After all the seminars, training sessions, and the main exhibition, there will be an OPEN BAR for all attending

To top this off, there will be free entry to a famous gay nightclub in London. Travel will be provided back to Essex after the night-time festivities.

Please bear in mind that this trip will start with us meeting at approximate 7am the Friday morning, and coming back to Essex Uni at 3am Saturday Morning.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Meeting at 6.30pm in LTB (Actual film room TBC) | 25th October

I’m sure this film needs no explanation, but to whoever has not seen this film before; expect raving songs that won’t leave your head, characters so weird and yet so wonderful, and sexual innuendos that you could never possibly use in real life.

Visit this site to learn more about the storyline: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/

Bring a friend if you wish! The more the merrier.

Enigma – Halloween Horror Hospital

Meeting at 9pm in Square 3 | 28th October

Sky Rooms’ monthly Gay Night Out in Colchester Town will have the LGBT and Friends Society dressed to gravely impress. We will meet in the SU bar at 9pm, dressed as clinically as you desire – a gory doctor or a deathly nurse.

For this night the Society will have its own exclusive room at Outhouse East ( Colchester’s Gay Switchboard) to ‘pre-drink’and meet some of the people who run this charity. This is a first for the Society. It will be and excellent place to start the night, before heading off for the main event: Enigma’s Halloween Hospital Horror is the theme for the night.

Bring drinks of your choice (cups will be provided)

General Meeting

LTB 1 | 6pm | 2nd November

Our first Society General Meeting, where your Executive Committee will be on hand to listening to any queries or concerns that you may have.

The GM will include an Election where you will have the chance to go for two available positions within the Exec.

We definitely would recommend going for a position in the Society, as you will learn so much from it and be involved in this year’s Society of the Year.

You do not need to be qualified in anything or be super experienced in it. As long as you have the energy and commitment for it, we feel that is all you need

After the GM, we will all head down to SU Bar for a Big Chill.

40 years of Queer in Colchester | Panel Discussion | Colchester Town Hall | 7th June | 7pm

RobWayman — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:39:12 +0000

On 7th June 2011 the LGBT society will be holding its main event of the year in order to celebrate its 40th Anniversary.

From 7pm that evening the society has arranged for a panel of academics, alumni and current members as well as members of Colchester outhouse to talk at moot hall on the changes that have happened with regards to Gay rights specifically in Colchester and at The University of Essex.

It will look at how the univ…ersity had one of the first LGBT societies in the country, providing a safe place for the LGBT & friends community to make its mark and help to make it a safe and equal place for all regardless of their sexuality.

We will be looking at how far things have come since then, by talking about the differences between now and then and looking at some of the things the society here at Essex University has helped to achieve. Examples of this include the setting up of Colchester Outhouse and the gay switchboard, which are still in use today and do some fantastic work within our community.

After the members of the panel have had their chance to talk we will have an open floor, where the audience and guest will have a chance to ask out panel any questions they like, and this will be a general discussion around the topics of the evening.

Once questions have been answered and knowledge and experiences shared, the guests will be invited to enjoy refreshments that will be provided and chat to each other in a slightly less formal manner. During the evening the Big raffle will be drawn and the great prizes that were so kindly and generously donated will be given to those lucky winners.

This promises to be a really great event with a chance for everyone to get involved. So bring your questions and your views, we look forward to a great night from 7-9pm where everyone will be valued and able to explore the great work that has already been done. As with all the events throughout this year, the aim has been to raise money for the Colchester outhouse and help them in their mission to provide a safe place and listening ear for all the LGBT community in Colchester. We look forward to seeing you there.

UPDATE:

The University of Essex’s LGBT and Friends Society has been holding events throughout the year to celebrate its 40^th Birthday. The latest of the events was the panel event held in Colchester Town Hall, ’40 Years Of Queer In Colchester’. The event was a huge success with over 50 people joining the panel in Moot Hall for a discussion followed by refreshments and the draw of the big raffle, which sold around 400 tickets to raise money for the local charity Colchester Outhouse.

The panel was made up of six people. The first was Alice Wilson, a current member of the society and LGBT Officer, she talked about her experiences and her role in the society today. Next on the panel was John Grice, who has lived through the past 40 years as an openly happy gay man who gave an invaluable insight into how life has changed over the last four decades. Then there was Julian Smith, an original member of the society from the 1970’s, offering information and stories about the society back in its early days. Robert Wayman was the chair, and as president of the society, he played the biggest role in organizing and hosting all the year’s events as well as offering his own insight to the discussion. Next was Dan Bunker, who came down from Colchester outhouse to talk to the audience and panel about the outhouse and switchboard and the work they have done and continue to do in the community. Finally was Freyja Cope, an LGBT member as well as the societies frontrunner, she talked about the research that had been done and a little about her own experiences as well as outlining a brief history of the society.

The audience participated in the discussion, raising topics such as what the ‘most important issue’ is now in regards to what needs to be done to progress further to win full equality for the LGBT community, throwing out answers such as equality in adoption and the need for much more support of the Trans community. Other topics covered included life in the community now and then, name changes and education in regards to homophobia and bullying.

Following this discussion the panel joined the audience and the discussions carried on over wine and nibbles as everyone had a chance to talk. This discussion carried on well past the planned ending of nine o’clock, demonstrating just how successful the evening really was!

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!!!!

University of Essex LGBT and Friends Success…. Double award winning…

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 07:41:04 +0000

On Wednesday, the Students’ Union hosted the Golden Guilds, an award ceremony for the Societies at Essex.

The LGBT and Friends Society was recognised as a Gold Standard Society (the highest standard possible).

Not only that, but we were named Society of the Year and have an amazing trophy.

So, thank you very much for getting involved and I hope that we can build on this in the year to come.

NUS LGBT Awards: University of Essex LGBT & Friends do it again….

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 07:09:14 +0000

Last weekend, the LGBT society here at Essex University went to the National Union of Students Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Trans Conference which took place at Sheffield Hallum University from the 6^th May to 8^th May . We are pleased to announce that the society, which had been nominated for several awards, succeeded in winning a nationally recognized award for, LGBT Campaign of the Year for their effort with the 40^th anniversary celebrations which have been on going throughout the year and are still ongoing. Notably they were also shortlisted for Best LGBT Society in the UK award after winning this award in 2010!

The NUS LGBT is the largest democratic campaign for LGBT rights in Europe and at the annual conference they debate and decide upon policies as well as giving awards to societies from all over the country in recognition of their work and successesThis year boasted great turn out and it was great to see the recognition of the contributions that LGBT societies make to their students’ unions, institutions and to individual LGBT students’ lives.

The awards that were up for grabs this year were:

LGBT Society of the Year
LGBT Student of the Year (FE)
LGBT Student of the Year (HE)
LGBT Campaign of the year
LGBT Event of the year
LGBT Society Development Award

The Society would just like to say a big thank you for all the people who made the winning of this award possible and a thank you to all the students and staff on campus that have contributed and taken part in the events being organized as part of the 40^th Anniversary! As well as the support from many local orgnisation, businesses and various departments within the University. Without you, this would not have been possible.

For more information go to…

www.facebook.com/EssexUniLGBT40th

Thank you… See you next term

RobWayman — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:15:37 +0000

What an amazing term and start to our 40th!

With loads planned next term keep an eye out on this space.

Niche Nights presents▲▼ Queer – be wh♂ you want t♀ be▼▲Disco Mash-Up Party

RobWayman — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:53:45 +0000

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In association with Enigma Experience, University of Essex LGBT Society and University of Essex Students’ Union
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Essex’s only Polysexual night at University of Essex award winning ‘Level 2’ Nightclub in Colchester Isn’t about jumping on the ‘Pink Pound’ like everywhere else. This not-for-profit organization is about bringing you a top quality night with the biggest names on the scene, a full house and without leaving a burning hole in your pocket at the end of it! It’s simple.

FEATURING…

◙ Fully decorated club with bubble machine and more..

◙ Dancefloor twister

◙ Fantastic disco tunes

◙ Free shots before 11pm

◙ Student friendly drink prices!

◙ £1.70 Spirit and Mixer!!!

◙ The amazing DJ Gabbi as seen at London Pride/Heaven/Revenge – http://www.facebook.com/Gabbi.DragQueen

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♒ This party is the Disco Mash-Up party… ♒
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A mash-up of classic disco and modern disco tunes plus a mix of your night out favourites!

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♒ TICKETS ♒
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Open to public, students, non-students,staff, anyone!!!

£4 entry/ £3 LGBT Soc. members

http://www.essexstudent.com/events/6006/2312/
or on the door

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♒ TRAVEL ♒
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Getting here…
http://www.essex.ac.uk/visiting/maps/colchester.aspx

Taxi – £4.70 for up to four people from Colchester Town Centre

Bus – 61/62/74 all go via the university

Driving – Free parking all night on campus!

More details and map coming nearer the event so keep checking back.

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Check out the video from our previous event featuring Jake Hendricks from Hollyoaks below…

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=106984922649674&oid=13598095673
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Enigma Experience, Colchester Monthly LGBT Night at Sky Rooms proudly supports “Queer”

Check out the group – http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33241093239

Any questions? Bringing a large group? Want to know more?

Get in touch EVENTS@ESSEXLGBT.CO.UK

14th March | General Meeting, including TWO ELECTIONS

RobWayman — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:27:58 +0000

The LGBT Society will be holding its second General Meeting. These are for the members, you guys, to hold the Executive Committee account for what we have been doing up until that point.

The agenda will be sent to you next weekend, but the most important elements will be reports from the Exec, constitutional amendments and elections.

Any full-member of the Society can propose an amendment to the Society’s Constitution. If you want… to submit an amendment, please read the constitution (found here: http://essexlgbt.co.uk/about-2/the-constitution) first. Once written, you must submit an amendment to David Giles (dgiles@essex.ac.uk). You will be asked to give a short speech at the General Meeting outlining your proposal, and you must be able to answer questions before it is put to a vote.

SOCIETY ELECTIONS:

Media Officer

NUS CONFERENCE ELECTIONS:

Open Place x2
Women’s Place
BME Place
Trans Place

To nominate yourself to be considered in either of the elections, you must be a full member of the Society, and a fully registered student at the University of Essex.

You must submit your nomination to David Giles via email.

To close the meeting we will have the ‘Over to You’ section. A sort of ‘show and tell’ where a member gets the chance to talk about something close to them.

TBA

Any questions? Email president@essexlgbt.co.uk

We hope to see all our members there!

40th | The Launch |

RobWayman — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:21:30 +0000

Come along, 1pm at the Lakeside Theatre… see invite for details

| Campaign Week | Holocaust Memorial Week ‘The Pink Triangle’ |

RobWayman — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:51:54 +0000

24th to 28th January | Campaign Week | Holocaust Memorial Week ‘The Pink Triangle’ |

Since 2007, the University has marked Holocaust Memorial Day with a week-long series of events in the week leading up to or including 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp.

The University’s Holocaust Memorial Week 2011 focuses on the “Pink Triangle”: the persecution of gay men under the Nazi regime and the …struggle for the human rights and dignity of LGBT people since 1945.

In association with The University of Essex, University of Essex History Department, University of Essex Human Rights Centre, University of Essex LGBT and Friends Society, MUNEX, Essex Amnesty International, Human Rights Soc. And University of Essex Students’ Union

Full events list: http://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Essex-Holocaust-Memorial-Week/162466903789446

Autumn Term Events Line-up!

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:47:23 +0000

Hello all, and thank you for the amazing turnout to the Pick ‘n’ Mix events that saw almost 100 people attending the first meet and greet alone! We hope to keep up this level of enthusiasm so I have decided to upload the rest of the terms events for you to scribble into your diaries!

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Wednesday 3rd November… | The 2nd Annual LGBT Staff and Student Lunch | 1pm | Mondos

A chance for students and staff to meet alike for an informal lunch and bridge the gap! Last year we had 15 people turn out for this great lunchtime event.
Please let us know if you wish to attend by emailing Events@essexlgbt.co.uk
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Monday 8th November | Film Night : Boys don’t cry | 6pm | LTB3 | FREE

Film nights are a regular event for the society, showing you a diverse range of films with free popcorn and sweets to munch your way through. Boys Don’t Cry (1999) is an American independent drama film based on the real-life story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was raped and murdered on December 31, 1993 by male friends after they found out Teena had female genitalia. The film features Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena and Chloë Sevigny as Brandon’s girlfriend, Lana Tisdel.
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Friday 12th November | Niche nights presents Q | 10pm to 3am | Level 2

Our termly gay night is only going to get bigger and better.
This terms is Rubik Cube
Hosted by DJ Gabbi and chance to win win win with £50 cash with a massive balloon drop.
Come in loads of different colours and if you can collect all 8 colours you need you can win £50
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Monday 15th November | Friday 20th | Autumn Term LGBT Campaign Week | Hidden Letters | FREE

Film nights are a regular event for the society, showing you a diverse range of films with free popcorn and sweets to munch your way through. Balls is a delightful comedy – Ecki works in a bakery in Dortmund and is the goalie for his local football team. Already under pressure for playing badly, his homophobic team-mates find him in a compromising position and throw him off the team. With the help of his sister, an alcoholic former football star and a trio of leather fetishists, he sets out to form an all-gay football squad to challenge his old team. The only problem is, in a town where there is no gay scene, where can he find the players he needs? [Gay/Comedy]
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Saturday 27th November | Night out to Enigma | 9pm | SU bar

With discounted entry, it’s a chance to go and enjoy Colchester’s gay scene at this monthly night. This months is camo night
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Monday 29^th November to 1^st December | Worlds Aids Day

Three days of events, including STI testing, talks and films all related to the topic of AIDS
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Sunday 5^th December | G-Sundays, Chelmsford | 9pm SU bar | Return travel £10 plus FREE entry for members

With the society attending regular club nights, we visit Essex’s biggest gay night, attracting young people from all over the east of England! Regularly attracting over 1000 clubbers! If you love a night out on the scene you will love this!

Places are limited and you must book by Emailing – Events@essexlgbt.co.uk to book a place by Sunday 18th
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Wednesday 8^th December | General Meeting and “Over to you…” | 6pm | LTB

An important meeting giving you the chance to tell us about how you feel your society is being run and what you would like to change or keep. Not only that, but a chance to decide what else you would like to do in the next term and deal with any other business. Following this we have a new event “Over to you…” a chance for a member of the society to tell us about a hobby, show us a talent or anything you wish! This term we are starting with Jordan Cohen and her reptiles!!!
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Friday 10^th December | Film Night… YOU DECIDE | 6pm | Meeting LTB Foyer | FREE

Film nights are a regular event for the society, showing you a diverse range of films with free popcorn and sweets to munch your way through. This week’s film will be chosen by you, the members, so keep an eye out for the vote. The choices will be Brokeback Mountain, Better Than Chocolate and Imagine Me & You
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Tuesday 14^th December| Festive Farwell | 7pm | TBC | Cost £20 APPROX

Get your frocks out for a cheerful Christmas meal as a final good bye before we break up for Christmas! Tickets will be on sale early for this event so get them while you have the money!

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>>>>>ALL EVENTS WILL BE MEETING IN THE LTB FOYER PRIOR<<<<<<

Any Questions or need some more Infomation

Get in touch at

EVENTS@ESSEXLGBT.CO.UK

(Alternatively you can e-mail the President at President@essexlgbt.co.uk)