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Latest Local LGBTQI News
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Lighthouse to host a Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival Screening
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In the runup to Poole Pride, Lighthouse is to host a special screening of a new feature film by writer/producer/director Rachel Dax alongside two internationally celebrated short films from the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
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Bourne Free 2026 Dates
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Bourne Free 2026 is set to be a three-day celebration of love, diversity, and community in Bournemouth. Taking place from Friday, July 10th, to Sunday, July 12th 2026, the festival will be held at Meyrick Park (BH2 6LJ) under the theme "Iconic" .
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Lighthouse launches Big Christmas Appeal
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Lighthouse is launching this year’s Big Christmas Appeal to raise money that enables it to give the gift of theatre, music and cinema to those who ordinarily will miss out.
