THT groups for gay and bisexual men living with HIV
Positively Growing Older

With improvements in medication keeping people with HIV alive for longer, the largest group of HIV positive people today are those aged 50 or above. This six week programme welcomes men over the age of 45, or those who have been living with the condition for over ten years. Attendees will have a chance to address any emotional or physical changes they may be going through, and share their general experiences of growing older with HIV.

Tuesday 1st May, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Tel 020 7812 1773 | London | groupworklondon@tht.org.uk

Gay's the Word Bookshop

'Goodbye to Soho'
with Clayton Littlewood
The follow-up to Clayton's hugely successful and excellent book, 'Dirty White Boy', with more tales from the unforgettable cast of Soho characters.

7pm-9pm, 66 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB. Call 0207 278 7654 | London | gaystheword.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA - IDAHO | UK events | International

May 17th commemorates the day in 1990 the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental diseases.

In 86 countries globally, homosexual acts are illegal while in 7 of those countries lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and those who identify as trans are often murdered simply for their sexuality or gender identity.

This year the theme of IDAHOBIT is Teach the 'IDAHO Lesson' - Making schools safer and improving learning achievement for all. Download campaign

UK Co-ordinator Derek Lennard - dmlennard@idahouk.org

UK EVENTS

Wednesday 16 May

Speaker John Bercow to back gay rights reform in Commonwealth in Kaleidoscope speech - Wed 16 May
independent.co.uk | Buy Ticket 12 May 12

Thursday 17 May

Brighton event at the Old Steine, in central Brighton opposite Revenge nightclub.
gscene.com

Liverpool - HOMOTOPIA and IDAHO 50

Liverpool - UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL PUBLIC LECTURE - A GLOBAL PHENOMENON.
1.00pm. Lecture Theatre 1, Sherrington Building, University of Liverpool.

Professor Michael King (University College London) will discuss the nature of discrimination and predjudice against gay mem and lesbians, why such homophobioa has existed in nearly every society throughout history, its recent manifestations and the possible psychological and sociol mechanisms that underlie it.

To book email: Sally.Middleton@liv.ac.uk

Bradford - IDAHO ANTI-HATE-CRIME EVENT at the Midlands Hotel, Bradford.

Rachel@equitypartnership.org.uk | equitypartnership.org.uk

Sheffield - IDAHO MINUTE OF NOISE.
Thursday May 17th, 2012, Sheffield Peace Gardens

Join the centre for HIV AND Sexual Health and Sheffield city council and make some noise forIDAHO.PeaceGardens, Sheffield5.30

sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk

Liverpool - NAVAJO MERSEYSIDE LGBT CHARTERMARK AWARDS
13.00-15.30 The Atrium, Liverpool Community College Learning Exchange.

Bletchingley - GAY SURREY
7:30pm until 10:30pm, The Prince Albert, 1 OutwoodLane, RH1 4LR, Bletchingley

We go back to grassroots - May 17th will be the night we speak up and ensure those whose job is to protect us - stand up, listen and take action

Manchester - British Transport Police fly rainbow flag in Manchester Piccadilly, booth in Liverpool Lime Street - Thu 17 May
lgf.org.uk 12 May 12

Friday 18 May

London - Fighting homo/transphobia in and through Education.

A joint GALHA / Schools Out initiative. The meeting will consist of a panel discussion with key speakers from the world of education and LGBT Rights, illustrated by short films made in Europe for a pan European tool kit to combat homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools.

Friday 18 May 2012 - 7.30pm Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4LR | London | more info...

Saturday 19 May

Coventry - SAYING NO TO HOMO/TRANSPHOBIA.
11.00-15.00 - Pink Picnic and Community Games, WarMemorial Park, Coventry.

More IDAHO events around the UK

THT groups for gay and bisexual men living with HIV
My HIV: Sex and Relationships

This one day workshop gives HIV-positive gay men who have struggled to come to terms with their diagnosis an opportunity to discuss their feelings and receive advice on how to develop meaningful relationships with people in the workplace, friends or sexual partners. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, motivational interviewing and art therapy are some methods used in the workshop to improve self-confidence and promote positive thinking.

Monday 14 May, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Tel 020 7812 1773 | London | groupworklondon@tht.org.uk

SOCIAL NETWORKIN FOR LGBT PROFESSIONALS

A Thousand Miles of History

	Venue: Chinawhite, 4 Winsley Street, London, W1W 8HF Whilst other venues enjoy brief moments as the new "hotspot of London", Chinawhite is firmly established as one of London's most timeless, famous and aspirational members' clubs- presiding alongside top nightclub brands the world over.
	Our guest speaker is Harold Findley Harold will talk about A Thousand Miles of History. which will open in Autumn. The piece is about the relationship between artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol. It's a real 80s extravaganza!

Networking for business and community professionals, third Thursday of month.| London | more info...

Mental Health Awareness Week,

invites participants in an LGBT Lifeskills Survey

21-28 May | National | lgbtlifeskills.co.nr

THT's Cocktail Club

heads to Brick Lane for a chic cocktail party

- Tue 29 May | London | tht.org.uk

The Intelligence Squared Bloomsbury Book Club with Edmund White

Sponsored by Moët Hennessy

Edmund White, one of America's finest writers, joins us to discuss his latest book, Jack Holmes and His Friend - a tantalizing story of male friendship set in seventies New York during the watershed era of gay liberation and through the catastrophe of AIDS.

Join us for an intimate evening of wine and discussion with the author at Bloomsbury. Tickets cost £30 and include a first edition hardback copy of the book, posted to you so you can read it before the event and signed for you personally by Edmund White on the night.

Thursday 31st May 2012 - 6pm for 6.30pm - At 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
Tickets £30 including first edition hardback book | London | bloomsburyinstitute.com