LGBT history month begins this week

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Peter Tatchell will join a panel of figures from gay and transgender life on Wednesday night at one of the first events in 2012’s LGBT history month.

The national event, which is in its eighth year, has as its theme the issue of homophobia in sport.

A full list of events across the UK can be found at the LGBT History Month website.

Suran Dickson, CEO of the anti-bullying charity Diversity Role Models, will be hosting Queer Question Time with a panel of 5 local, national, and international LGBT icons at the first event in Southwark.

Queer Question Time will cover the special topic of homophobia in sport as well as the Olympics and the Cultural Olympiad and the broader issues facing the LGBT community.

The panellists will include sports broadcaster Bob Ballard, the FSA’s Head of Corporate Responsibility Claire Harvey, founder of the Marlin swimming group Dave Merchant and Kelly Simmons, Head of National Game for the FA.

Sue Sanders, the Co-Chair of LGBT History Month UK and Schools Out and Councillor Abdul Mohamed, Cabinet Member for Equalities and Community Engagement will be opening the evening at 7pm followed by a performance from the Pink Singers, an LGBT community choir based in London.

The launch will take place at Glaziers Hall by the river Thames on Wednesday 1 February 2012.

Doors 6 – 9.30pm, Music from the Pink Singers 7pm, Debate 7.30pm
Entrance to the event is free but advance booking is required. Contact Helen Laker at Southwark Council on 0207 525 0848 or [email protected].

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