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by  Nottingham Lesbian Centre

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THE ABOVE EVENTS RUN ON A WEEKLY BASIS. HOWEVER, PLEASE CHECK DATES FOR
EASTER AND UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE GROUPS.
MARCH APRIL MAY
MON 1 MGM THU 1 SAT 1
TUE 2 FRI 2 SUN 2
WED 3 TALKBACK SAT 3
THU 4 SUN 4 MON 3 MGM
|=R| 5 TUE 4 WOMEN'S WRITING DAY - You are invited to THE NEW WOMEN'S ROOM - Women only cafériights
Patchings Farm, Calverton, Notts to discuss women's
SAT 6 FOLKWORKS MON 5 MGM WED 5 TALKBACK on 2nd Tue of each month, now at CAFE HIZIKI
writing and to take part in practical workshops for
upstairs through Hiziki wholefood shop,15
SUN 7 INT WOMEN S DAY TUE 6 THU 6
women who write, or would like to write. Sat 13 Mar
Goosegate, Hockley, Nottm, next dates, 9 Mar, 13 Apr
WED 7 TALKBACK FRI 7
10.30 - 4.30pm. Also evening performance from the
MON 8 INT WOMEN S DAY THU 8 SAT 8 and 11 May, 7-10pm. Yummy food, good music, good
writers running the workshop - 7-9pm. Tickets for all
TUE 9 WOMEN S ROOM FRI 9 WAG SUN 9 SHEFF HIKING DYKES I company, conversation, cakes and coffee, teas, juices,
events £20/15, for performance £3/2. For more info
WED 10 SAT 10 lagers, beers and wine. Non-smoking in main area,
contact Ross Bradshaw on 01623 647229.
THU 11 SUN 11 SHEFF HIKING DYKES MON 10 smoking area available, access 15 stairs.
FRI 12 WAG
TUE 11 WOMEN'S ROOM
SAT 13 WRITING DAY MON 12 WED 12 FOLKWORKS presents six of the finest women harp INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 1999 7 & 8 MARCH
SUN 14 SHEFF HIKING DYKES TUE 13 WOMEN'S ROOM THU 13 players from across the world in an enthralling
Sun 7 Mar - Cabaret at Nottm Women's Centre, 3-
WED 14 FRI 14 WAG concert at Hucknall Community Centre, Nottingham
6pm, free entry, buffet £2/3. For more info call Jane
MON 15 THU 15 » L'OllT! COPY DATE on Sat 6 Mar, 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50/4.50, call 0115 948
on 0115 960 6270. Mon 8 Mar s Open Day at Nottm
TUE 16 FRI 16 SAT 15
3832 for more info. I
Women's Centre, 10 - 2pm. Info stalls, exhibitions,
WED 17 SAT 17 SUN 16 NOTT'M HYKING DYKES
tarot, arts and crafts, music and poetry workshops, _
THU 18 BLUES IN Tl'lE CITY SUN 18 NOTI'M HYKING DYKES
BLUES IN THE CITY - Angela Brown and the Mighty
aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture and
45s perform at The Old Vic, Fletchergate, Nottm on
homeopathy. Workshop registration 9.30-10am, guest
SAT 20 MON 19 TUE 18
Thur 18 Mar at 8.30pm. Tickets £7.70/6.50 on door or
speaker 10-10.15am, workshops 10.15-12, lunch 12-
SUN 21 NOTI' M HYKING DYKES TUE 20 WED 19
£6.50/5.50 in adv from City Info Centre or Royal
2pm. For more info call Cherrie on 0115 941 1475.
WED 21 THU 20
Centre Box Office.
No wheelchair access to 1st floor, sign language
MON 22 THU 22 FRI 21
interpretation, hearing induction loop, creche
TUE 23 FRI 23 SAT 22
A PASSIONATE WOMAN - A comic, uplifting and
available (must be booked - call Tochi 0n 0115 941
WED 24 LCCG SAT 24 SUN 23 SHEFF HIKING DYKES
often poignant story of a fiftysomething housewife
1475)
THU 25 SPANK SUN 25 LES BREAKFAST I
from Leeds, by Kay Mellor (Band of Gold and Playing
GAIL THOMPSON SHEFF HIKING DYKES MON 24
The Field) at Leicester Haymarket Theatre from Thur
25 Feb - Sat 20 Mar, 7.30pm and matinees, tickets
UCLARE SUMMERSKILLG
SAT 27 CLARE SUMMERSKILL MON 26 WED 26 LCCG
from £5 - £14.50, call 0116 253 9797 for info.
SUN 28 LES BREAKFAST TUE 27 THU 27
"A lesbian Victoria Wood" Women's Hour, Radio 4
SHEFF HIKING DYKES WED 28 LCCG FRI 28 WACKY
SPANK - Sheffield's newest monthly gay night, Thur "Clever and funny and far too close to the truth for
THU 29 SAT 29
25 Mar, 10 - 2am, last doors 12.30am. The Works, comfort!" Gay and Lesbian Arts Media 1 $
MON 29 FRI 30 WACKY SUN 30 LES BREAKFAST
¥ NOTTINGHAM WOMEN'S CENTRE
NMB, Pond St, tickets £3 available from NMB
TUE 30 AMY JOHNSON
reception and City Hall ticket line - 0114 225 4143
WED 31 MON 31 Sat 27 Mar, 8.30 midnight
% £2/4/6 %
AMY JOHNSON - Following sell outs at the Edinburgh
Raffle and bar
Festival this play about the life of Britain's most
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BAD Badminton
All proceeds to Nottm Lesbian Centre
famous female air pioneer comes to Nottm on Tue 30
_ CLGB Clarendon College LGB Society
Can you help the LOOKOUTI team by doing a funding Gvo Green veivet Outlaw;
Mar at Tuxford Comprehensive School, Landa Grove,
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FESTIVAL - 5-12 Mar,
search LOOKOUTI needs real money to pay for its LC Lesbian Centre
Tuxford. Tickets £4.50/3 from 0115 948 3832.
Nottingham. Workshops, exhibitions, walks, talks,
production, printing and postage costs and we would like LCCG I-esbia" ce""e c°°'°““ati"9 G'°"F’
dances, films, careers advice and more! For a full
GAIL THOMPSON'S JAZZ AFRICA - and her eleven
to secure a grant to cover these costs. Contact: LOOKOUT! LL Lesbian "Ina l
programme of events ring Harbant Kaur-Sehra on
MCC M t It C ' Ch h piece big band feature a stunning amount of talent
via LC pigeonhole, NWC 30 Chaucer St, Nottm. MGM ReZL?ap,o,:,§,?th|3Ig?yuQ;g“ um I
0115 915 0389.
and an explosion of beautiful sounds straight out of
For confidentiality some private numbers have eentransferred to the AEIRTA$IV%t:22:aF'2;r§:fi University Africa. Thu 25 Mar, 7.30pm, Bonington Theatre,
LESBIAN BREAKFAST - The last Sunday of every
following lines: 15 . . . i Arnold Leisure Centre, High St, Arnold, Nottm. Tickets
UN University Of Nottingham
month, 11-2pm, £1.50/2.50, Lesbian Centre,
£7.50/5.50 adv from 0115 948 3832 or 967 0114 ,
Lesbian &K§::ISIiIv|ItThebo:I:d?S3\:tZ:1-231716 941 1454 Wu‘ W°'“e"'5 '“I°'mati°“ Library
Nottingham, food, drink, papers, music. Women born
£8.50/6.50 on door.
. WRAG Welfare Rights Advice Group
PLEASE NOTE Unless specified as lesbian only these groups, services and Forfurther in1,0 see inside and Listings E A women only, children welcome.
events may apply to all women or to lesbians, gays and bisexuals. I ' J
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SHEFFIELD HIKING DYKES NOTTINGHAM HYKING DYKES NOTTINGHAM WOMEN'S CENTRE
PINK LACE 1999 will be held on Sat 11th Sep at Nottm LESBIANS AND HEALTH CARE FOCUS GROUPS This
Regular walks, usually in Derbyshire,
A walking group for lesbians and COURSES - RSA CLAIT (computers)
Castle. An outgoing volunteer is needed to be national survey was launched last yr from L'boro Uni,
on 3rd Sun of month for women born
women questioning their sexuality. Stage 1 (12 weeks starting 23 Feb),
getting over 1000 lesbians to take part - 22 from Notts.
Communications Officer, responsible for liaising with local
Sun 14 Mar Meet Ashford in the women. Bring lunch. 6-10miles with Making Your Experience Count (13
and national gay and straight press, promotion and Julie Fish is intending to run.a small number of focus
Water car park (GR195 697) for tea shop on the way. "Next walks; weeks starting Apr), Have A Go At
group discussions on lesbians’ feelings about our breasts
publicity, who can attend weekly meetings. Help freely
Monsal Dale and Magpie Mine, Sun Sun 21 Mar Meet 10.30am, Cheese Being Creative (11 weeks ring for
given. Volunteers also needed to help run fundraising and perceptions of breast cancer risks and she would like
Shop, Hartington (GR 128 605), 7 mile
28 Mar Cycle ride 16 miles. From Old start date), How To Start Up A
events and help on the day. Ring Matthew on 01773 to encourage readers of LOOKOUT! to take part. To take
walk. Sun 18 April Meet 10.30am,
Bakewell Station (GR 223 690), round Business (10x1 day sessions Apr - Jun),
741313 for more info. Lesbians, bi women and women of part or for more info about the research call Julie on 0116
trip through Monsal Trail, Gt Monyash car park (GR 150 665), to Self Defence. Also drop in course,
colour are currently underepresented on the committee 266 3181. You don't need to have taken part in the survey
Longstone, Longstone Edge and walk in Lathkill Dale and surrounds. weekly: Reading and Writing (Begin
and are very welcome. to participate in the group discussion.
Monsal Edge , Sun 11 Apr Meet at Sun 16 May Meet 11am at Outwoods Programme), Tue, 10-12 noon, Library.
Longnor car park (GR 649 088), 2 car park (GR 516 160), 7/8 mile walk Also available - Business Advice
CELEBRATE! a week long event in SW Scotland for LESBIAN AND BREAST CANCER Breast Cancer Care is the
climbs 8 miles, 25 Apr Meet at and tea at new organic farm tea shop. Sessions. For more info and booking
lesbians, gay men and bisexuals who want tospend time national organisation offering info and support to those
Fairholmes car park(GR 173 893) walk Directions: leave M1 J23, take A512 to forms contact Pauline Dorey and Sue
tggether, and explore our similarities and diversity. Costs affected by breast cancer. The services are free,
including Derwent Edge and Back Tor, L'boro, turn 1st right into Snells Nook
Atkinson, TED Project, NWC, 0115 924
dependent on income, reasonable access. For more details confidential and accessible. They include a national A
7.5 miles, fair climb, 9 May Line Walk Lane, go straight over traffic lights,
0041 (Creche available)
contact Sue 0113 275 6641 or Mike 0113 248 5700 or write helpline: 0500 245 345, a wide range of free info -
from Flouch Inn to Edale - 14.5 miles, find car park 1 mile on left. For info
to I Hill View Ave, Leeds, LS7 4PZ. booklets, leaflets, audio tapes, volunteer services - 1 to 1
9.45 am start, 23 May Visit to ring Ang on 01509 843 698 or contact
CAREERS ADVICE SESSIONS support from a volunteer who has had breast cancer, and
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Adm free, LUSwitch for more information.
Weds eves, 7-9pm, Tel/answerphone
NOTTINGHAM LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD have a an aftercare service. In 98, Breast Cancer Care began a 3 yr
car park £1.50, open 10-4, 1 mile from
0115 981 9462 (eves only)
new address and tel no. They can be contacted at 7 Equal Opps Project which includes training lesbian
M1 J38, just off A637. Cafe, shop, Info PINK PATHFINDERS Gay walking
Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG1 3FB or 0115 934 8485. volunteers who have personal experience of breast cancer.
Centre, Meet 11 am. All walks start at group/club. Est 5yrs ago. Lesbians,
these volunteers willbe able to talk to Lesbian Groups
10.30am. For details contact Deena bisexuals, transexuals and
NOTTINGHAM LESBIAN LINE are looking for new about the services available and provide 1 to 1 support to
0114 268 6409, Louise 0114 267 1706 heterosexuals welcome. Walks in the
volunteers to help staff the line on Mon and Wed lesbians with breast cancer and/or their partners. For more
or Pauline 01623 550209. countryside in Notts and neighbouring TALKBACK LESBIAN DISCUSSION
evenings. No experience necessary as full training will be info phone the helpline - 0500 245 345 or contact Andrea
counties every 3 weeks, sometimes
GROUP - A mixture of informal talks,
given. Contact 0115 9410652 for more info. a local BCC volunteer through the Lesbian Centre.
DERBY WOMEN'S WALKING GROUP group weekends away and other
readings and discussion on the first
For walk details contact LL. group outings. Membership £5 1 yr, £3
Weds of the month, 8pm, at the LC,
THE LESBIAN BREAKFAST needs a new volunteer organiser LESBIANS WITH M.E. Are you a lesbian who has M.E. or
6 mths, £1 per walk non members.
NWC, 30 Chaucer St. 3 Mar Lesbian
from April 99. This popular monthly event has been cares for someone who has? If you are interested in
WOW (Women Out Walking) Contcct Bob or Brian on 0115 967
parenting 7 Apr Spirituality, 5 May
running continuously for 6 years and the current organiser joining a support group phone Morag on 0115 847 1544.
Formerly Leicester Hiking Dykes. Open 7081.
Lesbian Marriage. All women born
has arranged it since 94 and wants a break! It involves
to all women. Ring Andrea or Victoria
women welcome.
organising 2 or more women to set up a breakfast each LESBIANS 60+ CAN YOU HELP? A PhD student is
on 0116 255 7768, or Helen on 0116
month, provide them with a list of foodstuffs to buy, cash researching into the health and social care needs of
291 2128 for more info or to be on 4
WACKY! - Women Are Creative & ' ,
from the LC to buy it, and keys for access to the LC _ lesbians aged 60+. Confidentiality is assured and
mailing list. Donations towards the cost of I
Krafty, Yes! Last Friday of each month
cupboard - Nothing to it! If you or your group would like anonymity will be respected. Contact Carly Hall, Research
LOOKOUT! always welcome, send to
at the Lesbian Centre, NWC. No Dec
to do it please call Jane on 0115 960 6270. Student, Faculty of Health and Social Care, CRASH Office,
LOOKOUT!, c/o Lesbian Centre, NWC, meeting. Mar 26 Marbling, Apr 30
University of the West of England, Glenside Campus,
30 Chaucer St, and cheques can be
Rag rugs. Small contribution towards
WANTED! Raffle prizes for International Women's day Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 IDD, or leave a
MUSICIANS WANTED - Do you play
made payable to ‘Nottingham
the cost of materials. For more info
Cabaret at Nottm Women's Centre, Sun 7 Mar. If you or message with Deb Joy on 0117 965 6261.
the fiddle, squeeze box, whistle or
Lesbian Community Centre’ (£2 covers
phone LL.
your group have something you can give - wine, chocs,
similar instrument? Would you like to
the cost of your 4 issues). Thank you
unwanted gifts - or some cash to buy something it would
play for a Women's traditional dance
to those who have already donated.
LESBIAN CENTRE CO-ORDINATING
be a BIG help. Call Jane on 0115 9606270 - all proceeds to
team? The Green Velvet Outlaws (of
GROUP (LCCG) - Meets 7.30pm, 4th
NWC. Many thanks. CAMPIN & co SOLICITORS
Sherwood) Womens Rapper Sword
Wed of the month to discuss Centre
Dancers would like to hear from you.
biz, ideas,plans. All women welcome.
EAST MIDLANDS LESBIAN AND GAY MEN IN UNISON
New dancers always welcome. For Matrimonial, Relationship and
your business/service with
Write to LC or contact LL for more
Unison is the UKs biggest Union, it is involved in a wide
more info contact Linda on 0115 LOOKOUT! Over 500 copies
info.
variety of lesbian and gay issues. Somelocal branches have Child Disputes
9608913. distributed in/around Notts. Rates
Lesbian and Gay groups. If you would like more info
Legal Aid - Free Legal Advice
from £2 - £30. Phone [phone]
contact Helen Knott, UNISON, 6 Sherwood Rise,,
Low Cost Conveyancing
Nottingham NG7 6JS.
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0115 947 6373
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