CHANGES TO GROUP SESSIONS
Our groups are being run virtually only whilst the COVID-19 lockdown continues. If you would like to join in with this group please add yourself to our list and we will email you the link to the next meeting.
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Join Reading’s LGBT+ Youth Group, offering a safe place for young LGBT people to come together.
Affinity is Reading’s LGBT+ Youth Group, that runs weekly at Support U in Reading’s Town Centre Designed for ages 13 – 19, the group is a relaxed, safe space for young LGBT+ to meet each other and discuss issues which are affecting them.
You’ll meet Jamie, Oren and Maria who help look after our schools and young people. They’re not there to be a teacher, but to help if you have any questions or concerns!
We don’t lead the conversations, you do – you can talk about pretty much anything you want! You can always talk to us privately and confidentially if you prefer.
No. We put on regular activities in the session, but it’s up to you whether you’d like to take part.
No – just as long as a responsible adult knows where you are when visiting us!
Our next events are scheduled for:
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'TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE VIGIL 2020
Reading Pride's MyUmbrella LGBT+ , organises the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil in Reading. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic the vigil will be held online across our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel on Friday, 20th November 2020 at 7pm.
The vigil is an important part of MyUmbrella's calendar, as part of an LGBT+ charity we celebrate the diversity of being trans*, although we understand it is important to stand together and fight for more rights and equality not just locally but also in the UK and throughout the world.
As in years past, most of those lost to the ongoing epidemic of fatal anti-trans violence are people of colour, specifically black trans* women. The first TDoR vigil in Reading was held in 2015 with a large attendance across every section of the trans* community and allies.
Speakers:
• Kirsten Bayes - Vice-Chair, Reading Pride
• Sarah Hacker - Trustee, Reading Pride
• Sophia James - Trustee, Reading Pride
• Lorna McArdle - CEO Support U / R-Trans
• Jamie Wake - CEO, Club F.o.D
• Statement by TVP LGBT+ Network
• Tommy Snipe - Chair, Reading Renegades
• Hannah Phillips - YouTuber / Influencer
• Jessica James - Tranz Sista Media
• Samantha Howard - Co-Founder, T & Coffee Trans Network
• Christina Dearlove - Co-Founder, MyUmbrella LGBT+
• Rachel Eden - Deputy Mayor of Reading
• Jason Brock - Leader, Reading Borough Council
More speakers to be announced.
Performances from Rock Choir recorded at Abbey Road Studio before the pandemic.' MyUmbrella LGBT+
#TDOR2020 #SayTheirName #TransLivesMatters #TransRightsAreHumanRights
www.tdor-reading.org.uk
This week is Transgender Awareness Week. Diversity in our communities matters; so this week, complete an act of solidarity, or show your support, you never know what this may do for another person during this difficult year! #supportu #TransAwarenessWeek #transpride #lgbtqia+ #diversitymatters #ally 🌈🎉🏳️⚧For more information head to: www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/11/12/norway-transgender-bisexual-lgbt-hate-speech-parliament-penal-code/