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Friday, 13 October 2017 15:07
LGBT Participants Needed for Research on Couple Finances
Participants are sought for a research study exploring how finances are both held, and thought about, in modern day couples.
Wednesday, 04 October 2017 11:25
Watch the Young LGBT Video - Into Dust
Into Dust is an original song and music video commissioned by b-side.
Friday, 22 September 2017 08:04
See Marc Almond with Orchestra this October
One of Britain’s most gifted, and unique vocal talents, Marc Almond, will take to the stage at Lighthouse this October.
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 10:09
Kingston Lacy Marks 50 Years Since the Partial Decriminalisation of Homosexuality
A bold new installation at the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy in Dorset marks fifty years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.
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Saturday, 09 September 2017 12:24
Vice Versa Dates for the rest of 2017
There are 4 more Vice Versa dates for your diary left in 2017.
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Monday, 31 July 2017 06:00
Vice Versa Summer Party - 12 August 2017
Vice Versa will be celebrating the summer with a special summer party on Saturday 12th August.
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Thursday, 27 July 2017 06:00
Out in Bournemouth Exhibition at Russell-Cotes
Out in Bournemouth is a celebration of the Bournemouth LGBT+ community through an exhibition of photographs by Emily Endean.
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Sunday, 02 July 2017 08:56
45 Bourne Free photos from the Gardens
The Lower Gardens were packed for the afternoon entertainment at the Bandstand on Saturday 1st July for Bourne Free 2017.
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Saturday, 01 July 2017 14:18
66 photos from Bourne Free Pride Parade 2017
Saturday 1st July saw the colourful Bourne Free Pride Parade travel through Bournemouth. The parade route started on East Cliff, continued through the town centre and ended up in The Triangle.
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Tuesday, 27 June 2017 09:18
10 Things You Need to Know about Bourne Free
Bourne Free is Bournemouth's LGBT Pride Festival and takes place each year to celebrate diversity in our community. Here are the top ten things you need to know to enjoy this year's fabulous festival. Have you got your own festival tips? Share them below.
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Monday, 26 June 2017 10:26
Kingston Lacy to host Sunday Afternoon Pride Picnic
To mark the 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Kingston Lacy in Wimborne are linking up with Bourne Free, Bournemouth's Pride Festival, to offer an afternoon of music on Sunday 2nd July 2017.
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Wednesday, 24 May 2017 14:42
BOLTS - the Bourne Free After Party
Bolts is back for the Bourne Free 2017 after party to celebrate pride with DJs Luke Anthony & Charlie Sparx. We're also excited to announce their special guest headliner: Lee Harris (Beyond, WE, The Edge).
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Tuesday, 16 May 2017 12:08
Have you fallen in love with "the wrong kind of person"?
Are you putting off getting engaged because you are worried about how your family or loved ones will react?
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Tuesday, 09 May 2017 09:44
Join the LGBT Focus Group at Bournemouth Hospital
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting LGBT patients and former patients to give their feedback on the care they have received.
Thursday, 04 May 2017 13:28
Bournemouth has the first Community Living space for older gay men
Community Living is the first community living space for elderly gay men and has opened in Bournemouth at Hamilton Hall.
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Tuesday, 02 May 2017 09:40
Art Exhibition 'Refracted: Collection Highlights'
To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England, the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth are launching the exhibition, 'Refracted: Collection Highlights', which has been co-curated with members of the local LGBT+ community.
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Monday, 24 April 2017 08:31
See Alison Moyet in Bournemouth
Singer, songwriter and performer Alison Moyet, noted for her bluesy contralto voice, is on a worldwide tour this year and comes to Bournemouth in November.
Alison came to prominence as half of the duo Yazoo, but has since mainly worked as a solo artist.
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Thursday, 15 June 2017 14:55
Get Involved in Bourne Free 2017
Bourne Free is back for 2017 and there's loads of ways you can get involved and be a super hero.
Pride events take a huge amount of work, planning, preparation and organisation. You can do your bit and help make Bourne Free 2017 super-fantastic! Why not...
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Saturday, 11 March 2017 10:11
Help Over The Rainbow this Easter
Over the last 15 years Over the Rainbow has been a local and national destination in its support and advocacy for the needs of the LGBT+ community of Dorset. But now OTR needs your help.
Saturday, 04 March 2017 11:24
Easter OTR Fundraiser
Easter Sunday - 16th April 2017 is time to show some love, by raising some money for Over The Rainbow – and what better way to do that than to do what the Triangle community does best – throw a party!
Monday, 10 April 2017 13:59
Fancy an evening with Collabro?
Collabro are an English musical theatre boyband who took the Britain's Got Talent judges' and viewers' breath away with their renditions of classic tracks.
The boys come to Lighthouse in Poole for one night only in October. Tickets are sure to sell out fast so get in there early.
Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Thomas Leak and Matthew Pagan only formed a month prior to their audition for Britain's Got Talent and came together over their shared love of musical theatre.Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Thomas Leak and Matthew Pagan only formed a month prior to their audition for Britain's Got Talent and came together over their shared love of musical theatre.
Their debut album Stars was released on 18 August 2014 and debuted at number one in the UK.
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Tuesday, 28 February 2017 14:59
Bournemouth Student Pride 2017
Bournemouth Student Pride is underway on 28th February 2017.
Taking over Talbot Campus between 11am and 4pm on Tuesday 28th February, celebrating the end of LGBT History Month with all the glitter available in Dorset.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017 15:54
Over The Rainbow Showcase
Come and enjoy an evening of fantastic performances hosted by BU and AUB Perofrming Arts Society in aid of Over The Rainbow.
Saturday, 28 January 2017 10:39
Space Youth Project Charity Event
Space Youth Project are celebrating their 15th year, LGBT History Month and being an AFC Bournemouth charity with their first Fundraising Dinner.
Saturday, 28 January 2017 09:26
Bournemouth’s longest-running gay monthly night, Vice Versa, turns five
Back in February 2012, a new monthly night was launched on the Bournemouth gay scene, called Vice Versa. Run by the Xchange and headed up by Dave Hunt, the night immediately grabbed the attention of those clubbers who like their music ‘all things house’ – no cheese, no pop, no commercial – just current, fresh house music.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2017 08:58
Pink Triangle: Gay Victims of the Holocaust
A short talk by David Warden as part of the Bournemouth and Poole Holocaust Memorial Day. It took until 2001 for the German government to acknowledge that gay men had been victims of the Nazis.
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Tuesday, 24 January 2017 08:02
Bournemouth Student Pride 2017
Bournemouth Student Pride is back for 2017.
After the event's debut in 2016, Students’ Union at Bournemouth University and Arts’ University Students’ Union are teaming up again for Bournemouth Student Pride 2017 on Tuesday 28th February 2017.
Friday, 09 December 2016 13:53
Puppetry of the Penis - the Vegas Show
Most of the Western World has played host to PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS, with it having played to millions of people in over 35 countries, and in 5 languages. And now the boys are bringing their show to Bournemouth in February 2017.
Thursday, 01 September 2016 11:05
A Matt Goss Christmas
Matt Goss is in Bournemouth this December with 'A Matt Goss Christmas UK' Tour.
The special intimate shows will take place around the UK (and in Bournemouth on the 8th December) and fans can expect to see Matt performing Christmas classics and covers as well as his own songs. The new tour follows Matt’s recent 30th anniversary show which took place at Wembley Arena in London.
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Wednesday, 12 October 2016 09:29
See Jack 'n his Big Stalk this January
After last years gigantically successful run of Sleeping Beauty - Bournemouth's First alternative panto, Bourne Free, in association with Over The Rainbow, are proud to announce that this year they are to tackle Jack's Stalk.
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Monday, 03 October 2016 16:02
Russell-Cotes LGBT Community Exhibition
To mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Russell-Cotes is launching an exciting project working with the LGBT community to explore the hidden treasures in its collections and to create a stunning new exhibition.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2016 14:22
Vice Versa dates for rest of 2016
There are just four more Vice Versa nights left for 2016.
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Tuesday, 02 August 2016 08:59
August Bank Holiday Bolts
BOLTS returns for the AUGUST 2016 SUNDAY BANK HOLIDAY!
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Wednesday, 26 October 2016 09:52
Pet Shop Boys play Bournemouth
The Pet Shop Boys are due to return to the UK on tour in 2017.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 15:39
Circus Berlin Brings The Muscle
Continental Circus Berlin is coming town and brings some serious muscles to the party. The show is an mix of brilliant Circus acts, music & youthful energy, incorporating top performers from all over the world. The brand new show comes from the producers of the some of the world’s finest Circuses.
Monday, 11 July 2016 08:25
Survey Wants Your Views
The Shores is a centre located in Bournemouth covering the whole of Dorset. They provide confidential support to all victims of rape and sexual assault with or without police involvement.
They offer a safe and non-judgemental environment which focuses on the needs of you, the individual. All clients are treated with dignity and respect. The centre now needs your help.
Monday, 04 July 2016 10:45
Bourne Free: 8th - 10th July 2016
Bourne Free is Bournemouth's annual LGBT Pride celebration and it's back this coming weekend.
2016 has a Rio Carnival theme and everyone is invited to come along, dress up and get involved. Below is our quick guide to what's on and when.
Monday, 04 July 2016 10:11
Bolts - Bourne Free After Party
Bolts is back for the Bourne Free After Party on Saturday 9th July. The venue is the excellent Eden nightclub, from 10pm until 3am.
Sunday, 10 July 2016 08:28
An Evening of Burlesque
Scintillating, titillating, mesmerising, fantasizing, a place you’ve never seen, a world you’ve never been. Get ready for an Evening of Burlesque!
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Tuesday, 28 June 2016 16:24
Report All Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are any event targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards the person’s Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Religion or belief, Sexual orientation or Transgender identity. It can be in the form of verbal abuse, physical assault, domestic abuse, harassment and damage to property.
Monday, 27 June 2016 09:01
Come Dine With Me Wants You
Couples Come Dine With Me on Channel 4 is filming part of the new series in Bournemouth (and surrounding areas) and they are currently looking for some fun couples to take part!
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Friday, 13 May 2016 09:32
X-Factor Sam Callahan to Perform at Bourne Free
Sam Callahan has been announced as one of the great acts appearing on stage for Bourne Free this year.
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Friday, 13 May 2016 09:09
1960's Stonewall Riots coming to The Bay Theatre
17 voices presents ‘Crossing the Line’, the final performance from the level 3 BTEC Performing Arts students in 2016, here at Weymouth College.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 08:37
See Barry Manilow in Bournemouth this June
Barry Manilow has announced that he is going to “hit the road” and perform concerts across the world ONE LAST TIME!
The music legend launched his multi-city ONE LAST TIME! Tour earlier this year in North America and is now headed to the UK to continue the tour. He is best known for such recordings as "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)".
Barry Manilow is gay and married his longtime partner and manager Garry Kief in April 2015. For those in the business, Barry's sexual orientation has been an open secret since the Seventies.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2016 09:19
Bourne Free 2016: Rio Carnival
The theme for Bourne Free 2016 has been announced and it's the Rio Carnival.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2016 09:09
Bourne Free Bolts After Party
BOLTS returns as the unofficial After Party for Bournemouth's pride event on Saturday 9th July.
After the success of the BOLTS Reunion at the 2015 PRIDE Party the guys decided to host BOLTS once again at the awesome EDEN venue just down from the Triangle!
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Friday, 01 April 2016 18:14
Intercom Trust Recruiting: Strategic Planning Manager
The Intercom Trust are currently recruiting for a new post of Strategic Planning Manager, to work with the Trust for one year to develop and implement a strategic plan, focusing on diversifying the funding sources, improving governance and financial management, strengthening the Trust's approach to marketing, generating new income and setting up innovative partnerships.
Thursday, 03 March 2016 14:49
BOLTS Back for 2016
BOLTS is back for 2016 and this time it's even coming up on a Bank Holiday!
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Monday, 08 February 2016 17:27
See Years & Years In Bournemouth this April
Years & Years are a hugely popular and talented electronica trio. The band consists of frontman and keyboard player Olly Alexander, bass guitarist Mikey Goldsworthy, and keyboardist Emre Türkmen.
Tuesday, 26 January 2016 09:25
Deaf LGBT Beach Party in July
The next Deaf LGBT Beach Party is on from the 15th - 17th of July 2016 in Bournemouth.
Check out the great line-up starting on Friday 15th July.
Monday, 25 January 2016 14:27
Bournemouth Student Pride - 23 February
The very first Bournemouth Student Pride event is coming up on Tuesday 23rd February 2016 at the Talbot Campus.
The event is a combined team effort across SUBU, AUB SU and BPC SU - the more the merrier.
Wednesday, 20 January 2016 16:29
Have You Got Naked Attraction?
The producers of observational documentaries and factual entertainment shows including Undercover Boss, Tattoo Fixers and Gogglebox, are looking for people to take part in a new series.
Monday, 18 January 2016 12:36
Peter Andre in Bournemouth
Peter Andre needs little introduction, his CV includes singer, songwriter, businessman, presenter, and television personality.
Monday, 18 January 2016 12:21
Valentine's Vice Versa
Whether you already have your perfect Valentine's partner or are looking for one, head down to The Xchange on Saturday 13th February 2016 for the Vice Versa Valentine's night special.
Tuesday, 12 January 2016 10:18
1 in 5 Admit Making Offensive LGBT Remarks
Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, releases new research by YouGov today that shows offensive comments are frequently made about lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, but that very few people step in to challenge these slurs. The research comes ahead of Anti-Bullying Week.
