"claiming our history, celebrating our present, creating our future" - Find out more information about what this means and LGBT History Month in Guildford.

We're holding events all over Guildford throughout the month. We'd love to see you come and join us - have a look at what's coming up.

Welcome to our Homepage

This week…

Monday (22nd Feb)
No events posted for this day.

Tuesday (23rd Feb)
- Talk - Ex-President of Uni of Surrey LGBT

Wednesday (24th Feb)
No events posted for this day.

Thursday (25th Feb)
No events posted for this day.

Friday (26th Feb)
No events posted for this day.

Saturday (27th Feb)
No events posted for this day.

Sunday (28th Feb)
No events posted for this day.

Welcome to the web site for LGBT History Month in Guildford. As one of the few openly gay councillors in the country, I wanted to make a real effort in helping Guildford mark this month properly in 2010.

We have much to celebrate, and much to look back on. From the troubled beginnings of the movement after the Stonewall riots to the more recent successes such as civil partnerships and the removal of Section 28. LGBT History Month is a time to celebrate and enjoy the culture that has arisen from within the gay rights movement, whether that be historical discussions, or simply going for a beer. I have tried to ensure there is something for everyone in the month and I am particularly indebted to the University of Surrey LGBT Society for the work they have done in organising events.

I hope you enjoy what we have put on. If you wish to contact me or have any suggestions, please do so on chris.ward@guildford.gov.uk

Chris Ward
Guildford Borough Councillor, Onslow ward.

February 9th

Can Religion and Sexuality Mix? at 20:00

Hosted by the University of Surrey LGBT Society.

Over the past few months we have been thinking about addressing the issue of sexuality and religion. So as part of LGBT History Month we have arranged for a Vicar to come to speak to us and facilitate a discussion on topics including the views of the church and also about his own experiences of being a gay clergyman.

It promises to be a an extremely interesting discussion, and we hope that as many people as possible can join us and participate.

It will be held on the university campus in room 06AC03 (room 6 on the 3rd floor of the AC building) a campus map can be found at:
http://www2.surrey.ac.uk/files/pdf/campusmap.pdf
more info

February 18th

Debate - "This house would revoke the gay blood ban" at 19:00

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Since the 1980s, men who have had sex with another man (even if with a condom) are banned from giving blood for life. Is this a reasonable precaution due to them being a high-risk HIV group, or is it a discriminatory measure brought in as a kneejerk reaction in the 80s that must be repealed to address Britain's low blood stock?

Join us for the debate, speakers:

Proposition:
Chris Ward, Liberal Democrat Guildford Councillor
2nd speaker TBC

Opposition:
Oliver Deed, Chair of Surrey Labour Students (devils advocate)
2nd speaker TBC

The debate will be chaired by Katie McManus, Chair of Surrey Politics Society.

Speeches will be taken from the floor after the initial proposition/opposition speeches.

More details on the FB event here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=321453475880
more info