Anyone thinking of popping over to London for the Winter Pride event on January 30th? The event is being held at The Coronet at Elephant & Castle from 9pm until 6am. There’s an impressive line up, with live acts and DJs. The event is sponsored by Smirnoff, so there’s be some delicious cocktails to be…
DetailsThis festive ditty by Out of the Blue, Oxford’s all male a cappella group, is aiming to raise funds for Helen & Douglas House, the world’s first children’s hospice; it provides much needed palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and young adults, and their families. For more information, go to www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/
At Christmas, most people will have to deal with family members who are less educated about LGBT issues. Are you spending Christmas with your family this year? Are there still one or two family members who are less enlightened or supportive of LGBT issues? Pink News have an article about how to deal with arguments…
DetailsThe States of Guernsey approved the introduction of Same Sex Marriage in this afternoon’s sitting, but a majority of 37 to 7. An amendment was proposed by Deputy Hunter Adam, to introduce Union Civile as an alternative to Same Sex Marriage. This was defeated by 40 votes to 4. Another amendment, proposed by Deputy De…
DetailsThe debate on Equal Marriage in the States of Guernsey is under way. Watch this space to see how things unfold. 9:50am – The Policy Letter is being read in the States by Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq. 10:05am – Two amendments have been tabled by Deputies Adam and De Lisle. Deputy Adam’s amendment is to…
DetailsLiberate in Jersey have sent a message of support to Guernsey as the States prepares to debate equal marriage. “We would like to offer our heartfelt support and to congratulate our colleagues at Liberate in Guernsey for all the positive work that they have done in advance of the States of Guernsey debate on the…
DetailsPrior to the States of Guernsey vote on same-sex marriage in December, and in response to publication of a letter signed by a minority of local religious leaders who stand against same sex marriage, Channel Islands equality charity Liberate is encouraging islanders to get in touch with Deputies and share their views on equality. Liberate…
DetailsThe campaign by the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) to stop equal marriage from becoming a reality in Guernsey has backfired Ellie Jones, from the Liberate committee, can be seen in an interview with ITV Channel News, explaining how the recent campaign has backfired. The UK based group, C4M, has been handing out leaflets in St…
DetailsEqual marriage is due to be debated in the States on 8th December. It’s not too late to let them know your views on the subject. You may have seen a letter and a large advert in a recent edition of the Guernsey Press from some of the church ministers in Guernsey, expressing their views against…
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