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Scotland celebrated 5 years of LGBT History Month in Scotland
19/11/2009
Thursday 26th November - 6pm - 8pm at the Garden Lobby, Scottish Parliament
Hosted by Patrick Harvie Regional MSP for Glasgow
The gathering and celebration of 5 years of LGBT History Month
With guest speaker Hilary Third with a message of support from Alex Neil MSP Minister for Housing and Communities
LGBT History Month will be held once more in February 2010, in the fifth successful year of this annual celebration of the diverse history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
This evening will be an opportunity to look ahead to the events in February, lend your support and demonstrate your commitment to diversity. There will be a number speakers from across Scotland who have championed LGBT History Month. These will include:
§ Patrick Harvie - Regional MSP for Glasgow
§ Hilary Third speaking on behalf of Alex Neil MSP - Minister for Housing and Communities
§ Carl Watt - Director of Stonewall Scotland
§ Rev. Scott M. Rennie MA BD STM FRSA
§ Ann Marriott - National Development Manager (culture)
§ Dianne Barry - OurStory Scotland
§ James Morton - Scottish Transgender Alliance
If you would like to attend this event please contact info@lgbthistory.org.uk places are limited so please contact by Monday 23rd November at 5pm. We cannot guarantee you a space.
If you would like to send a message of support to LGBT History Month that would be very much appreciated.
This event is partly sponsored by Lothian and Borders Police. If you would also like to support this event please contact ann.marriott@lgbthistory.org.uk