Gender and sexual tolerance campaign
Police and Higgins trust in move
The Terrence Higgins Trust is today joining forces with Northern Constabulary to promote gender and sexual tolerance in the Highlands.
The HIV and sexual health charity is working with police in the Highlands to offer gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals the opportunity to talk to police about incidents of prejudice they have experienced.
And to help people do this in a safe and comfortable way, the partners are offering drop-in sessions at the Terrence Higgins Trust’s Waterloo Place premises in Inverness.
Terrence Higgins Trust Inverness health promotion specialist Agnes Boes said: “This is the 21st century, yet many people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans-gender still face stigma and prejudice in their everyday lives. We need to work together to celebrate diversity and make the Highlands a safe and supportive environment for everyone to live in. We want people in the Highlands to know that they can talk to the police safely and discreetly at THT Scotland."
The drop-in will begin todaywith a session from 1pm to 2pm, and will take place every other month. For more information on this and other Terrence Higgins Trust services in Inverness call 01463 711 585, email info.highland@tht.org.uk or visit www.tht.org.uk.
Friday, November 30, 2007
World Aids Day Poem
I'M YOUR NEIGHBOUR
This is my story about something I’d like to share
About my life and my family. The truth I’d like to bare,
About a secret that we live with. Nobody every knows.
All the tears and sadness we keep behind doors closed.
I’m just like you. I have feelings and I care,
But today on World Aids Day I wanted to share,
From my heart and my soul what it’s like to be me,
Living next door to you my friend, I‘ve got HIV.
If you knew who I was, would it make our friendship change?
Would you hold it against me and should I blame,
You for feeling that way no matter how much it hurts.
There’s a stigma out there. We are treated like dirt.
We are made to feel dirty, ashamed of who we are.
Of something in our blood. It’s not our fault, it’s just not fair.
If I told you how I caught it would it make it feel better?
I was working in Africa, I became ill with malaria.
I went to a small cottage hospital and needles were used
I was infected, I caught it, I felt used and abused.
How unlucky. How unfair to catch it this way.
But it doesn’t matter how we caught it, it doesn’t matter if we’re gay,
Or straight, or a user or had unprotected sex, we’re all the same,
Put in a box – contagious, infectious. Live with shame!!
So because of that stigma, because of that fear
Of what people will think, what will happen to me is not clear.
Then I continue to live as your neighbour in silence
Afraid for the safety and security of my family.
Would you bully my children, make them feel ahamed too
For having a parent like me………….But I’m really just like you.
It’s time for things to change. Please look into your heart
And if someone tells you they have HIV, just stop and think and start,
To remember this poem, to remember these words:
I’M JUST LIKE YOU. A person. A soul.
Your neighbour, your friend. That person next door.
This is my story about something I’d like to share
About my life and my family. The truth I’d like to bare,
About a secret that we live with. Nobody every knows.
All the tears and sadness we keep behind doors closed.
I’m just like you. I have feelings and I care,
But today on World Aids Day I wanted to share,
From my heart and my soul what it’s like to be me,
Living next door to you my friend, I‘ve got HIV.
If you knew who I was, would it make our friendship change?
Would you hold it against me and should I blame,
You for feeling that way no matter how much it hurts.
There’s a stigma out there. We are treated like dirt.
We are made to feel dirty, ashamed of who we are.
Of something in our blood. It’s not our fault, it’s just not fair.
If I told you how I caught it would it make it feel better?
I was working in Africa, I became ill with malaria.
I went to a small cottage hospital and needles were used
I was infected, I caught it, I felt used and abused.
How unlucky. How unfair to catch it this way.
But it doesn’t matter how we caught it, it doesn’t matter if we’re gay,
Or straight, or a user or had unprotected sex, we’re all the same,
Put in a box – contagious, infectious. Live with shame!!
So because of that stigma, because of that fear
Of what people will think, what will happen to me is not clear.
Then I continue to live as your neighbour in silence
Afraid for the safety and security of my family.
Would you bully my children, make them feel ahamed too
For having a parent like me………….But I’m really just like you.
It’s time for things to change. Please look into your heart
And if someone tells you they have HIV, just stop and think and start,
To remember this poem, to remember these words:
I’M JUST LIKE YOU. A person. A soul.
Your neighbour, your friend. That person next door.
Monday, November 26, 2007
World Aids Day Press Release
Terrence Higgins Trust gets the Highlands involved in World AIDS Day
HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust is calling for people in the Highlands to get involved in World AIDS Day (December 1) this year, either by attending an event, making a donation to support local HIV services, or wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness.
World AIDS Day, which has been running every December since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease. In the UK alone, more than 70,000 people are living with HIV and over 7,500 are diagnosed every year.
The following events are taking place in the Highlands on World AIDS Day, Saturday 1 December:
Friday 30th November, 11.00am – Midnight, Fundraising event
Bar Pivo, 38-40 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1JT
Throughout the day customers at Bar Pivo will be offered a condom and a red ribbon to show their support for World Aids Day. Information will also be available to raise awareness of HIV and reduce stigma, whilst raising money for the Terrence Higgins Trust.
Saturday 1st December - Cocoa Mountain EventCocoa Mountain, Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4PT
Cocoa Mountain chocolates are truly special. They are all lovingly made by hand, using only the finest ingredients, without any additional preservatives. Proceeds from the sales of all chocolate on 1st December and at the THT stall in Eastgate on 2nd December will go to support THT. To find out more about Cocoa Mountain visit: http://www.cocamountain.co.uk/
Sunday 2nd December, 10.00am -6.00pm – Terrence Higgins Trust Information stand
Eastgate Centre, Falcon Square, Inverness town centre Come and find out about the sexual health services on offer in your area, or come and pick up a red ribbon and make a donation. Cocoa Mountain chocolates, and Christmas cards designed by local artist Kita MacKintosh will also be on sale with proceeds going to THT.
Ailsa Spindler, manager of Terrence Higgins Trust, Highland Services said “HIV has been around for 25 years now and many people have lost partners, family or friends. This is an opportunity for the community to remember those who have died and to celebrate the lives of those with HIV today. Even if they can’t attend we hope that local people will get involved in some way, perhaps donating to the cause or just wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness.”
For further information on World AIDS Day activities in the Highlands, please contact Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland on 01463 711 585.
Ends
For further information please contact Lucy Handford on 020 7812 1623 or email
lucy.handford@tht.org.uk
Notes to editors:
1. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing a wide range of services across Scotland, England and Wales. The charity also campaigns and lobbies for greater political and public understanding of the personal, social and medical impact of HIV and sexual ill health.
20 November 2007: International day against transphobia
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland calls for action against transphobia
HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) Scotland is calling for people in the Highlands to tackle transphobia as part of ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’ on November 20th. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to commemorate those who were killed as a result of hatred or prejudice directed towards transgendered people. THT wants everyone to help to make transphobia and homophobia a thing of the past by speaking up if they witness or experience transphobia or homophobia. The charity also wants organisations or employers to make it clear that transphobia and homophobia is not tolerated and to have a plan of action if it occurs.
In the Highlands, young people and adults are still confronted with transphobic and homophobic behaviour in the workplace and in their leisure time – simply because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Although the law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation, homophobic and transphobic bullying, violence, discrimination, name-calling and exclusion do still happen. This can affect all areas of people’s lives from their careers to their relationships, reducing self esteem and damaging mental and sexual health. In some cases it even leads to suicide.
To tackle this THT has worked with the Northern Constabulary to launch a new police drop-in service at THT’s office in Inverness. The bi-monthly police drop-in service is designed to allow people to report incidents or just to talk about incidents to the police. This can be done in person or over the phone.
Agnes Boes, Health Promotion Specialist for THT in Inverness says “This is the 21st Century yet many people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender still face stigma and prejudice in their everyday lives. This has got to stop. We need to work together to celebrate diversity and make the Highlands a safe and supportive environment for everyone to live in.”
Agnes adds: “We want people in the Highlands to know that they can talk to the police safely and discreetly at THT Scotland.”
Inspector Gordon MacLeod, the Northern Constabulary’s LGBT Liaison Officer said: "This drop in service adds to the partnership work that is currently being done by Northern Constabulary and Terrence Higgins Trust to ensure that the needs of those that feel vulnerable are met within a safe environment."
The police drop in service will start on Wednesday 28th November from 1.00pm-2.00pm and will take place every other month. For more information on this and other THT services in Inverness call 01463 711 585, email info.highland@tht.org.uk or visit www.tht.org.uk
Ends
Journalists who require more information on this press release should contact Lucy Handford on 020 7812 1623 or email lucy.handford@tht.org.uk
Notes to Editors
1. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing a wide range of services across Scotland, England, and Wales. The charity also campaigns and lobbies for greater political and public understanding of the personal, social and medical impact of HIV and sexual ill health.
HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) Scotland is calling for people in the Highlands to tackle transphobia as part of ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’ on November 20th. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to commemorate those who were killed as a result of hatred or prejudice directed towards transgendered people. THT wants everyone to help to make transphobia and homophobia a thing of the past by speaking up if they witness or experience transphobia or homophobia. The charity also wants organisations or employers to make it clear that transphobia and homophobia is not tolerated and to have a plan of action if it occurs.
In the Highlands, young people and adults are still confronted with transphobic and homophobic behaviour in the workplace and in their leisure time – simply because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Although the law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation, homophobic and transphobic bullying, violence, discrimination, name-calling and exclusion do still happen. This can affect all areas of people’s lives from their careers to their relationships, reducing self esteem and damaging mental and sexual health. In some cases it even leads to suicide.
To tackle this THT has worked with the Northern Constabulary to launch a new police drop-in service at THT’s office in Inverness. The bi-monthly police drop-in service is designed to allow people to report incidents or just to talk about incidents to the police. This can be done in person or over the phone.
Agnes Boes, Health Promotion Specialist for THT in Inverness says “This is the 21st Century yet many people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender still face stigma and prejudice in their everyday lives. This has got to stop. We need to work together to celebrate diversity and make the Highlands a safe and supportive environment for everyone to live in.”
Agnes adds: “We want people in the Highlands to know that they can talk to the police safely and discreetly at THT Scotland.”
Inspector Gordon MacLeod, the Northern Constabulary’s LGBT Liaison Officer said: "This drop in service adds to the partnership work that is currently being done by Northern Constabulary and Terrence Higgins Trust to ensure that the needs of those that feel vulnerable are met within a safe environment."
The police drop in service will start on Wednesday 28th November from 1.00pm-2.00pm and will take place every other month. For more information on this and other THT services in Inverness call 01463 711 585, email info.highland@tht.org.uk or visit www.tht.org.uk
Ends
Journalists who require more information on this press release should contact Lucy Handford on 020 7812 1623 or email lucy.handford@tht.org.uk
Notes to Editors
1. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing a wide range of services across Scotland, England, and Wales. The charity also campaigns and lobbies for greater political and public understanding of the personal, social and medical impact of HIV and sexual ill health.
World Aids Day letter
20 November 2007
Dear Friend,
During the week from 26 – 2 December 2007 colleges, businesses, artists and organisations in the Highlands are all collaborating to raise awareness of HIV and Aids here and worldwide. Included you find the list of all the events and we are very happy that people in the Highlands recognise the importance of it and engage with it. Please support their efforts: buy some wonderful chocolates from Cocoa Mountain, buy Kita’s lovely cards, have a meal at the Trawler, Go to bar Pivo, come and visit our stall at the Eastgate centre on 2 December…. Wear a red ribbon and donate a small or a bigger amount to support the continuing work of the Terrence Higgins Trust for people infected with HIV . Thank you very much.
Social gatherings at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland : Change of date
Due to another commitment, the showing of the film ‘Sordid Lives’ will take place on Tuesday 18 December from 7-9pm at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness IV1 1NB and not on 11 December as previously announced. We look forward to welcoming you.
Best wishes
Agnes Boes
Health Promotion Specialist - Highland
Dear Friend,
During the week from 26 – 2 December 2007 colleges, businesses, artists and organisations in the Highlands are all collaborating to raise awareness of HIV and Aids here and worldwide. Included you find the list of all the events and we are very happy that people in the Highlands recognise the importance of it and engage with it. Please support their efforts: buy some wonderful chocolates from Cocoa Mountain, buy Kita’s lovely cards, have a meal at the Trawler, Go to bar Pivo, come and visit our stall at the Eastgate centre on 2 December…. Wear a red ribbon and donate a small or a bigger amount to support the continuing work of the Terrence Higgins Trust for people infected with HIV . Thank you very much.
Social gatherings at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland : Change of date
Due to another commitment, the showing of the film ‘Sordid Lives’ will take place on Tuesday 18 December from 7-9pm at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness IV1 1NB and not on 11 December as previously announced. We look forward to welcoming you.
Best wishes
Agnes Boes
Health Promotion Specialist - Highland
World Aids Day 2007
Terrence Higgins Trust ScotlandWorld Aids Day 2007
Kita’s Cards
Terrence Higgins Trust, Highland Services are fundraising through sales of Christmas cards designed for World Aids Day by local artist Kita Mackintosh. 50% of the sale of these cards goes to Terrence Higgins Trust. These cards will be for sale at most of the events.
26th November – 1st December 2007. The North Highland College, Alness is raising awareness around HIV and fundraising activities are being organised by the students throughout the week.
29th November 2007. The North Highland College, Thurso are having a ‘Raising Awareness Day’ around HIV. This will involve 3 talks to students about what it means to be HIV positive in the UK, the West and Worldwide by Agnes Boes, Health Promotion Specialist of Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, Highland Services.
30th November 2007. Inverness College, Longman Road, Inverness are having a St Andrews/Tartan/Aids Awareness Day at the college. Fundraising activities are being organised by the students. The Terrence Higgins Trust is also going to have a stall at the college at noon.
26th November – 1st December 2007. Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. The staff will be encouraged to wear a red ribbon and the Highland Council have said they will make a donation.
1st December – 2nd December 2007. Cocoa Mountain, Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness IV27 4PT. Cocoa Mountain are makers of wonderful chocolate. They are going to make a donation to Terrence Higgins Trust based on the sales in their shop in Durness and on the Farmers’ market in Inverness on 1st December 2007 and at the THT stall in the Eastgate Centre on 2nd December 2007. 26th November 2007 – 1 December 2007. Blythswood, Deephaven Industrial Estate, Evanton has agreed to do a collection. Donation boxes will be issued to all Blythswood shops in Highland and Grampian.
30th November 2007 11.00am – Midnight. Fundraising event Bar Pivo, 38-40 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1JT throughout the day customers at Bar Pivo will be offered a condom and a red ribbon to show their support for World Aids Day. Information will also be available to raise awareness of HIV and reduce stigma, whilst raising money for the Terrence Higgins Trust.
26th November 2007 – 1st December 2007. Terrence Higgins Trust, Highland Services are fundraising through sales of photographs exhibited at the office, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness IV1 1NB. Open every day from 9.30am – 5.30pm.
19th November – 9th January 2008. The Village Green, Fairtrade Shop, Sea View, Lochinver is fundraising by selling Kita’s Christmas cards and is displaying collection tins.
26th November 2007 – 1st December 2007. Trawler Restaurant, Main Street, Golspie, Sutherland is raising money and awareness through the sale of Kita’s Christmas cards, distributing red ribbons and displaying collection tins.
2nd December 2007. THT Scotland Highland Services, stall at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Information and fundraising through red ribbons and sales of chocolates, Kita’s Christmas cards and photographs.
If you have a fundraising idea, please contact us.
We can supply you with red ribbons, collection boxes and posters
Would you like to make a donation towards World Aids Day?
You can send us a cheque made payable to Terrence Higgins Trust
or come to the office at 34 Waterloo Place, Inveness IV1 1NB
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness IV1 1NB
Tel: 01463 711585 Email: info.highland@tht.org.uk
Thursday, November 8, 2007
gay websites
Collaboration Highland Library services and Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland:
Unfiltered access to gay websites in libraries.
At THT several service users who have no access to the internet at home and who often live in very remote areas complained that when using the internet facilities at their local library, they couldn’t access gay websites due to filters placed on them. The internet often being the only way to find information about gay-related issues, they felt very disappointed and even more isolated. The successful collaboration between Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland and Highland Library Services resulted in unfiltered access to a whole range of gay websites. Included you find a list of all the websites that are now filter-free.
For young LGBT people (under 16 years of age)
http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/
This website is a forum for young LGBT people and focuses on Scotland. Please could you make access to this website available to people under 16 years of age.
http://www.ygm.org.uk/
Terrence Higgins Trust website for young gay men. Please could you make access to this website available to people under 16 years of age.
For adults and young people
http://www.tht.org.uk/:
website of Terrence Higgins Trust, chairty for sexual health and HIV
http://www.healthygayscotland.com/
promotes the sexual health and well being of gay and bisexual men living in Scotland.
http://www.chapsonline.org.uk/
partnership of community-based organisations, co-ordinated by THT. HIV and health promotion.
http://www.gmfa.org.uk/
gay men’s health charity
http://www.deafqueer.org/
The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and Questioning communities (hereafter referred to as the "Deaf Queer community"). This is "the place" to find the most comprehensive and accurate information about this unique community.
http://www.regard.org.uk/
National organisation of Disabled Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals and Transgendered People
They have an email group or 'e-group' called Regard Online, where people can share regular news and views, and another e-group called Regard Chat, where members can talk about whatever they want. They also publish a regular newsletter and have this website
Website for older gay men (Accessible for people over 16)
http://www.caffmoscommunity.com/
Other social networking gay websites (accessible for people over 16)
http://www.outeverywhere.com/
gay social networking
http://www.jaketm.com/
Jake is a social network. We encourage members to get as much professional benefit out of the community as possible at no cost. Advertise your company/services on your profile, apply for jobs, use the forums, or just use Jake to meet new people. It is a tool for people looking for a slightly more sophisticated approach to personal and professional interaction. or pewfessional interaction and we are constantly adding new features to make meeting people easier and more fun.
http://www.circa-club.com/
gay professional network
http://www.ukblackout.com/
To provide a space to disseminate information and for black LGBT people to interact and discuss issues that are relevant to them
http://www.whispers4u.com/
We are providing a disabled dating and disabled chat site in order to provide a service for persons with and without disabilities regardless of their status or sexual orientation to meet disabled persons from around the world for friendship, penpals, dating, long term relationships, disabled chat or just for fun and new friends.
You will be in good company as everyone here either has a disability, disabled in a wheelchair or is open to having a differently - abled person for friendship - penpals – disabld dating or relationships. So be yourself and make some new friends today!
Gay dating websites: Registration is only possible for people over 18 years of age.
http://www.gaydar.co.uk/
http://www.mand8.com/
http://www.bent.com/
http://www.fitlads.net/
Report homophobic/transphobic incidents
New Initiative
Collaboration Northern Constabulary - Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
Police Drop-in at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
`Your opportunity to discuss/report incidents.
Is there an issue that you would like to discuss with the police?
Do you feel intimidated or afraid to walk into a police station?
Do you encounter homophobia, transphobia and would you like to report it?
Is there an incident that you would like to report?
From now on you can talk to the police safely and discretely at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland. In collaboration with the Northern Constabulary we organise a bi-monthly police drop-in. During the drop-in hours you can phone in, meet and talk about or report any incident or safety worry you have with them. A member of staff of Terrence Higgins Trust can be present if you would like this support.
Reporting incidents is important, even if you do not want to take it any further. Only in this way the police can know what is going on in different areas of the city and the Highlands.
Police drop-in schedule:
Last Wednesday of every other month starting November 2007, alternating at noon or early evening. No appointment necessary.
November 2007 28/11 1-2pm
January 2008 30/01 5-6pm
March 26/03 1-2pm
May 28/05 5-6pm
Where? At Terrence Higgins Trust, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: 01463 711 585
Programme November 2007
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
Highland Programme November 2007
Social gatherings
Highland Programme November 2007
Social gatherings
Tuesday 06 12-2 pm at THT LGBT lunch drop-in. Come and have your lunch at THT with your friends or meet some new ones. Browse through the brochures, ask us questions. Tea, coffee and soup provided by THT
Wednesday 14 7-9pm at THT T group (1) Make-up session with professional make-up artist Ronald Flint
Tuesday 20 International Transgender Awareness Day
Wednesday 21 4-6pm at THT LGBT youth: social drop-in
Tuesday 27 7-9pm at THT Lesbian Film: When Night is Falling
Sexual Health Programme
Thursday 01 9.30-11.30am at THT Needle exchange (2)
Monday 05 12-2pm at THT Drop-in for sex workers (3)
Tuesday 06 5-7pm at THT Needle exchange
5-7pm at THT Test clinic (4)
Thursday 08 9.30-11.30am at THT Needle exchange
Tuesday 13 5-7pm at THT Needle exchange
5-7pm at THT Test clinic
Thursday 15 9.30-11.30am at THT Needle exchange
Monday 19 12-2pm at THT Drop-in for sex workers
Tuesday 20 5-7pm at THT Needle exchange
5-7pm at THT Test clinic
Thursday 22 9.30-11.30am at THT Needle exchange
Tuesday 27 5-7pm at THT Needle exchange
5-7pm at THT Test clinic
Thursday 29 9.30-11.30am at THT Needle exchange
(1) T group: for those who identify as Transgender - in all its variety
(2) Needle exchange: Intravenous drug users can come in and exchange needles, find information about sexual health and be tested.
(3) Drop-in for sex workers: Off or on street sex workers can come to THT for a chat, to relax and talk with other sex workers, to have a cup of tea, to get information concerning sexual health (including testing and needle exchange)
(4) Test clinic: free and confidential testing, HIV, HepatitisB, HepatitisC and Chlamydia
THT: Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness IV1 1NB Tel: 01463 711 585
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Movies November - December 2007
Social gatherings with movies in November and December
Tuesday 27 November 7pm at THT
Tuesday 27 November 7pm at THTWhen Night is Falling
Camille and Martin are in love and teachers at a christian college; they get the opportunity to get a better job, but they would have to marry for that. But when Camille's dog dies, she recognizes that her love for Martin is not even as big as the love for her dog. After that, Camille gets to know Petra, and Petra falls in love with Camille. They meet again, but Camille is very unsure about her feelings. When Martin is away for a weekend, Camille and Petra meet in the Circus where Petra is working as an acrobat. They spend the night together, but Martin finds out about it and is shocked. He has an argument with Camille, and she goes burying her dog in the snow, and falls asleep...
Tuesday 11 December 7pm at THT
Sordid Lives
Del Shores' feature film debut is a hilarious trip into the lives of a Southern "redneck" family with a star-studded cast. Olivia Newton-John plays a honky-tonk lesbian singer named Bitsy Mae. Delta Burke plays Noleta Nethercott who gets revenge from her cheating husband G.W. (Beau Bridges). G.W. had killed Grandma Peggy after a sudden accident with his wooden leg tripping her in the bathroom sink. Grandma Peggy is survived by her daughters Latrelle (Bonnie Bedelia) and LaVonda (Ann Walker) and drag-queen son Earl "Brother Boy" (Leslie Jordan). Brother Boy had been sent to an institution to get him "de-homosexualized" by a bitch of a psychiatrist, Dr. Eve Bolinger (Rosemary Alexander). All Brother Boy wants to do is dress up as Tammy Wynette and continue her legend. It's not enough to have a gay brother, but Latrelle is also in denial about her closeted son Ty (Kirk Geiger). Add to the cast Beth Grant who plays Sissy, the neighbor who fails miserably trying to quit smoking. Leave your PC card out the door and enjoy this hilarious movie.
newsletter November 2007
Dear Friend,
I am very happy to provide you with our programme for November and December. Apart from the social drop-in, we try every month to bring something different for a specific strand of the LGBT community. In November there is a lesbian and in December a gay movie. The trans movie last month was a great success: many people watched it and enjoyed this very beautiful film.
I also have some new things to announce:
Collaboration Highland Library services and Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland: Unfiltered access to gay websites in libraries.
At THT several service users who have no access to the internet at home and who often live in very remote areas complained that when using the internet facilities at their local library, they couldn’t access gay websites due to filters placed on them. The internet often being the only way to find information about gay-related issues, they felt very disappointed and even more isolated. The successful collaboration between Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland and Highland Library Services resulted in unfiltered access to a whole range of gay websites. Included you find a list of all the websites that are now filter-free.
Ninth Annual Transgender day of Remembrance
20th November 2007
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to commemorate those who were killed as a result of hatred or prejudice directed towards transgendered people. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Rita Hester’s murder — like most anti-transgender murder cases — has yet to be solved. The “Remembering Our Dead” site currently lists 350 victims of violence.
Why not set aside a few minutes on Sunday, 20th November to remember victims of transphobic murders?
Collaboration Northern Constabulary - Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
Police Drop-in at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
`Your opportunity to discuss/report incidents.
Is there an issue that you would like to discuss with the police?
Do you feel intimidated or afraid to walk into a police station?
Do you encounter homophobia, transphobia and would you like to report it?
Is there an incident that you would like to report?
From now on you can talk to the police safely and discretely at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland. In collaboration with the Northern Constabulary we organise a bi-monthly police drop-in. During the drop-in hours you can meet and talk about or report any incident or safety worry you have with them. A member of staff of Terrence Higgins Trust can be present if you would like this support. Reporting incidents is important, even if you do not want to take it any further. Only in this way the police can know what is going on in different areas of the city and the highlands.
Police drop-in schedule:
Last Wednesday of every other month starting November 2007, alternating at noon or early evening. No appointment necessary.
November 28/11 1-2pm
January 30/01 5-6pm
March 26/03 1-2pm
May 28/05 5-6pm
Where? At Terrence Higgins Trust, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: 01463 711 585
I hope that you will have a nice November month and I look forward to seeing you at one of our activities
Best wishes
Agnes Boes
Health Promotion Specialist - Highland
I am very happy to provide you with our programme for November and December. Apart from the social drop-in, we try every month to bring something different for a specific strand of the LGBT community. In November there is a lesbian and in December a gay movie. The trans movie last month was a great success: many people watched it and enjoyed this very beautiful film.
I also have some new things to announce:
Collaboration Highland Library services and Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland: Unfiltered access to gay websites in libraries.
At THT several service users who have no access to the internet at home and who often live in very remote areas complained that when using the internet facilities at their local library, they couldn’t access gay websites due to filters placed on them. The internet often being the only way to find information about gay-related issues, they felt very disappointed and even more isolated. The successful collaboration between Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland and Highland Library Services resulted in unfiltered access to a whole range of gay websites. Included you find a list of all the websites that are now filter-free.
Ninth Annual Transgender day of Remembrance
20th November 2007
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to commemorate those who were killed as a result of hatred or prejudice directed towards transgendered people. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Rita Hester’s murder — like most anti-transgender murder cases — has yet to be solved. The “Remembering Our Dead” site currently lists 350 victims of violence.
Why not set aside a few minutes on Sunday, 20th November to remember victims of transphobic murders?
Collaboration Northern Constabulary - Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
Police Drop-in at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
`Your opportunity to discuss/report incidents.
Is there an issue that you would like to discuss with the police?
Do you feel intimidated or afraid to walk into a police station?
Do you encounter homophobia, transphobia and would you like to report it?
Is there an incident that you would like to report?
From now on you can talk to the police safely and discretely at Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland. In collaboration with the Northern Constabulary we organise a bi-monthly police drop-in. During the drop-in hours you can meet and talk about or report any incident or safety worry you have with them. A member of staff of Terrence Higgins Trust can be present if you would like this support. Reporting incidents is important, even if you do not want to take it any further. Only in this way the police can know what is going on in different areas of the city and the highlands.
Police drop-in schedule:
Last Wednesday of every other month starting November 2007, alternating at noon or early evening. No appointment necessary.
November 28/11 1-2pm
January 30/01 5-6pm
March 26/03 1-2pm
May 28/05 5-6pm
Where? At Terrence Higgins Trust, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: 01463 711 585
I hope that you will have a nice November month and I look forward to seeing you at one of our activities
Best wishes
Agnes Boes
Health Promotion Specialist - Highland
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