#LGBTQ Archives - Broadwindsor.org

LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer or Questioning.
More recently, I and A have been added to the acronym to represent Intersex and Asexual.
The + represents those not included in the original acronym, in terms of gender identity or sexual orientation e.g. Pansexual and Nonbinary.

Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBTQ+ people have had around the world. Why was June chosen? Because it is when the Stonewall Riots took place, back in 1969.

As well as being a month long celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of current issues facing the community. Parades are a prominent feature of Pride month, and there are many street parties, community events, poetry readings, public speaking, street festivals and educational sessions – all of which are covered by mainstream media and attracting millions of participants.

They imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and can live their lives to the full.

Please view their list of organisations that can provide support and help HERE. You can also ring the LGBT Switchboard every day 10am-10pm on 0300 330 0630 if you would like to talk to someone.
Contact them on FREEPHONE 0800 0502020, lines are open 9:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday (an answerphone is available outside these hours). Email them at info@stonewall.org.uk.
Write to them at: Stonewall, 192 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4JY.

This is the 1st Pride Flag designed by Gilbert Baker, which appeared in 1977.
Commissioned by a gay politician, he was inspired by Judy Garland’s ‘Over The Rainbow‘ and the colours symbolised the following: Hot pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic/art, indigo for serenity, and violet for spirit.

There are many Pride flags – here are some examples of some –

Click HERE to read an article published in 2021 in Marie Claire showing the 30 Different Pride Flags and stating what each one represents.

The flag in the main picture is Valentino Vecchietti ‘s Intersex-Inclusive Pride Progress flag – Intersex people continue to be subjected to non-consensual surgeries both in the United States and around the world. California has considered legislation that would protect intersex youth from such procedures, but so far has only succeeded in passing a resolution condemning them. The intersex community has long advocated for hospitals and medical associations to condemn and apologise for the unnecessary surgeries. #BeKind #Inclusion

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The Tour de Dorset Fundraiser is super simple and open to all ages and abilities. All you need to do is cycle as far as you can between 26th June and 18th July and track your progress on Strava group. This year Beryl, the bike share provider across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, is running their annual fundraiser coinciding with the Tour de France. They have nominated Dorset Mind as its official fundraising partner in BCP, so help us raise as much money as we can!

Sign up to the Tour de Dorset Fundraiser and you’ll be in with a chance of winning some incredible prizes!

Furthest distance Adults 17+:

1st place: Beryl Laserlight light

2nd prize: Beryl Pixel light

3rd prize: Beryl 100 minute bundle

Furthest distance Ages 13 – 16:

1st place: 1 hour session at Tunnel Tree Tops + A Giant Compel ARX Youth Helmet
2nd place: 1 hour session at Tunnel Tree Tops + A Giant Compel ARX Youth Helmet
3rd place: 1 hour session at Tunnel Tree Tops + A Wakey Wakey ART’s bundle

Bonus prizes for:

The ‘Biggest fundraiser’ – Beryl Laserlight light worth £125
The ‘Best view from Strava photos’ – Beryl Pixel light worth £19.99

Sign Up HERE.

Adults £5, Ages 13-16 £2.50 and free for under 13’s.
There is an optional Beryl merchandise bag available for £5, all proceeds going to Dorset Mind.

Visit their newly launched Just Giving page HERE.

Once registered you will receive an invite to join Beryl’s Strava Challenge. (Please note that logging your rides is optional, and will allow you to win prizes, in order to use Strava you must be 13 years of age and above to register for an account).

Dorset MIND’s services are available for all Dorset adults and young people aged 11+, and they offer targeted support to minority communities to ensure they are supported. They offer specialist services for BAME and LGBTQ+ people; and provide support for women-only and carers. #Broadwindsor,#Drimpton,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#TourDeDorset,#MHAW,#Beryl,#FightForMH,#Lewesdon,#WestDorset,#MIND,#Cycle,#PedalPower,#ReThink,#LGBTQ,#Crisis,#Help,#Support,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

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June Is LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2023

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