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n Conversation with Jacky Logan: ballroom and latin dance equality pioneer

From: Harshil Shah <Harshil.Shah@walthamforest.gov.uk>

Subject: Info to forward onto community members

Date: 27 July 2026 at 15:15:38 BST

To: jacjuke <jacjuke@aol.com>

In Conversation with Jacky Logan: ballroom and latin dance equality pioneer

Out in the Forest are excited to present a talk with Jacky Logan, ballroom and latin dance equality pioneer, DJ and events and community organiser. In this talk, we'll hear from Jacky about her contributions to same-sex ballroom dancing, how she helped bring the Gay Games to Waltham Forest all the way back in the year 2000, and potentially show us a few dance moves as well!

Taking place on Thursday 30 July 1pm to 2pm in the Council Chambers, first floor of the Town Hall, Fellowship Road.

Kind regards,

Harshil Shah (he/him)

Communications and Campaigns Lead

Communications Department | Chief Executive Directorate

Waltham Forest Council

M: 07586 558568

Website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk

The Past is Present - Out now! ( from on of our Member)

The Past Is Present — Release day!

4 years ago, Lindsay decided to put a definitive album of her music out, and a chance meeting with singer Keziah ignited the project. Re-recording 3 songs at Creation X studios, with Prosonic Mastering, and remixes of several other songs by the incredible star of the future, Natalie Bibby at Metropolis and Air studios, the project lifted off. To give it a really special boost Luke and his team filmed a video to go with the stand out track: ‘In You’. 

Lindsay & Keziah, on the shoot for In You

In You  - watch the complete video here

Now, after decades spent moving through London’s underground music culture, queer performance spaces, independent production, and artistic collaboration, Lindsay presents her most ambitious work yet: The Past Is Present. The 17-track album is a career-spanning statement — a deeply personal collection that revisits, reimagines, and reconnects the many chapters of her musical journey. Blending archival roots with contemporary production, the album invites listeners into a world shaped by resilience, reinvention, and uncompromising creativity. From the 80’s to now: The Past Is Present. 

Lindsay says:

To have been able to work with such a talented array of musicians, producers, directors, engineers, media makers on this project, past and present, it has been a privilege and I could not have done it without you. Thank you for your kindness, expertise — but most of all, your love. 

The Past Is Present is more than an album. It is the sound of London’s underground history, queer artistic survival, and a lifetime devoted to making music on Lindsay’s own terms.

Find the full album on these platforms:

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Tidal

Deezer

Album launch + single release TODAY!

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Beyond July: Turning Disability Inclusion into Everyday Action

Welcome to Your Latest myGwork's Newsletter: Disability Pride Month Edition

Disability Pride Month may be ending, but the work of building truly inclusive workplaces doesn't stop here.

Throughout July, we've seen organisations, allies, and disabled employees come together to celebrate, educate, and champion accessible, inclusive workplaces. From storytelling to policy conversations to public acts of allyship, this month reminded us how much progress happens when companies choose to show up with intention.

It was inspiring to see our partners mark Disability Pride in their own ways, through internal panels, accessibility audits, employee resource group spotlights, and powerful cross-ERG collaborations that connected disability inclusion with every dimension of identity. And we're especially proud that 70 of our partners have now been publicly recognised as disability inclusive, a visible commitment that sets the standard for others to follow.

To everyone who shared their story, challenged outdated assumptions, or pushed their organisation to do better: thank you. You continue to inspire us.

At myGwork, we believe disability inclusion isn't a checkbox or a single month on the calendar. It's an ongoing commitment to accessibility, representation, and belonging, built into how a company hires, communicates, and grows.

That's why we help our partners go beyond good intentions. From accessible job postings and disability-inclusive employer branding to expert-led disability inclusion training courses and connecting companies with disabled talent actively looking for workplaces where they can thrive, myGwork gives your organisation the tools, knowledge, and visibility to turn commitment into action, every day of the year.

If your company is ready to strengthen its disability inclusion strategy, we're here to help you build a workplace where every employee can belong and succeed.

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