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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This group is an informal meeting for other parents of LGBT children/young people, who are looking for the opportunity to meet other parents and share feelings, thoughts and experiences, while also getting support, information and advice.
We welcome all questions you may have and no subject is taboo. This is a friendly place to discuss your child, without discrimination or judgement. We believe if you are reaching out to us, then you are open to understanding.
We also accept people from the wider family such as Grandparents. We would love it if you are comfortable in your child being LGBT+ and would like to be in on the conversation to help others. Contact us if you would like to know if this is the group for you.
The Family Network meetings take place in a safe and secure location at our wellbeing centre, located at 15 Castle Street in Reading.
Due to numbers, we do ask people to book for the Family Network group – to let us know you’re attending give us a call on 0118 321 9111 or use the contact us form.
Your privacy is of utmost importance. Our support group is based on mutual understanding and respect. We never disclose the details of attendees of our groups, or post any online content without explicit prior permission.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the meeting.
We wish all visitors to feel comfortable in themselves, we would expect our visitors to respect the views of other people within the group at all times.
If you have any questions about the Family Network or any of our groups, please contact us.
Our support groups are completely free. If you wish to donate to the running cost of the event, you’re welcome to make a small donation at one of the donation pots available across the centre.
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/