Here at Keele LGBT the happiness of our society members is of utmost importance, and so we are organising some awesome events for you to add to your calendar!

Martial arts event on the 7th of May were you will have the opportunity to learn some basic moves in a fun and safe environment. Limited places so if you’re interested email Charlotte@keelelgbt.co.uk

Also On Tuesday May 7th at 7:30pm in CBA 0.060 Heather will be doing a half hour talk entitled ‘God, the Bible and Homosexuality’ which will explore the different views that Christians hold on homosexuality and take apart the traditional views to show that there really are no bible-based arguments against loving homosexual relationships. The talk is followed by a break for cake and drinks and then a Q and A session. It would be great to have some support from LGBT there.

She feels this is a really important thing to do, because, though generalised non-religious homophobia seems to be decreasing as past generations die out, those who believe they have a Christian religious ‘basis’ for their views are holding fast to their anti-gay views and ideas.

Obviously, as the talk is aimed at trying to get more conservative Christians to have a re-think of their views on the subject, it is very bible based and by the nature of it I have to state both the traditional/anti-gay and more modern/pro-gay view points, before breaking down the traditional ones – she hopes you will forgive me for this, but it is the best way to confront people on the views they hold. Also, there will be some anti-gay Christians around and probably some not entirely palatable questions posed by them.

Having said that, it would be great to have you there

Heather x

NB: this is not a safe space LGBT organised event, this is being run independently by her, so confidentiality policy applies.

Finally there is going to be a Mardi gras like event held on the 28th May, in conjunction with the KPA in which we will be discussing equality issues along with fun, games and possibly (weather permitted) a BBQ!

We may also be organising something for Birmingham Pride. If interested once again email info@keelelgbt.co.uk and let us know!

There are many other events still to be held, so check out the email ( join the mailing list if you have not already) for further information.

Firstly, Thank you all for coming out to vote for your 2013-2014 committee members. Its our pleasure to announce that all those who applied for positions were successful! So just to remind you here is your 2013-2014 committee team:

Co-president – Charlotte Norman

Pr and Events- James Tilsley

Secretary and Treasurer- James Macrae

and those filling your welfare positions are:

Bisexual Welfare - Tayla Dickinson

Male Welfare – Chris ‘Topher’ Burn

Disability Welfare – Maya Haynes

International Welfare Officer- Ashley Chiam.

Once again congratulations to the new committee members!