Invitation to the Theatre

 Hello to the GBA/GPN,

 

Greetings from Park Theatre. I’m Daniel – producer here and I’d love to talk to you about a play we’re bringing to the stage this spring called ANIMAL. It’s a really unique play (I know all producers say that) that looks at disability and desire, identity and independence and we're looking for opportunities to invite special interest groups within the community to come and see the show, to hopefully tie in with LGBTQ+ or disability awareness work they might be doing. I thought, therefore, that this play could be of real interest to the GBA:

 

ANIMAL

By Jon Bradfield (from a story by Jon Bradfield and Josh Hepple) and directed by Bronagh Lagan

 

David is gay, disabled and profoundly horny. He can’t eat, drink or shower by himself – let alone the rest. Totally inexperienced, he embarks on a sexual and romantic odyssey, armed with a fierce brain and impressive nudes (that he has to get someone else to take). But can David keep it casual whilst also relying on round-the-clock care? Can he manage the thrill and uncertainty of random hook-ups after a lifetime of knock-backs? Hilarious, challenging and heart-breaking, ANIMAL has already been wowing audiences in Manchester for the past month:

★★★★ “an impeccable production… hinges on the desire to love and be loved in return” I Love Manchester

★★★★ “bold, brave and brilliant… a truly vital piece of theatre” Fankly My Dear

★★★★ “eye-opening, heart-wrenching, hilarious” Manchester Theatres

 

The production trailer can be seen here. The show runs from 19^th April until 20^th May (Mon-Sat at 7:30pm, Thurs & Sat at 3pm) at Park Theatre, London. It’s selling really well already and, after the press night, we anticipate it will be even harder to get tickets so we’re approaching special interest groups now so that you don’t miss out.

 

Tickets ranges between £15 - £44.50 - depending on matinee or evening, weekday or weekend. We can of course arrange discounts or create a unique promo code for special interest groups, as well as facilitate packages for larger groups with pizza and drinks before the show in a privae area of our newly refurbished bar and even the potential for Q&As with key creatives or cast members, so please do let us know if you’d be interested to find out more.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you,

 

Daniel

 

Producer Programmer

Park Theatre, 11-13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3JP

Goldman Sachs 10KSB Programme

 Dear GPN/GBA Team

I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing in reference to the fully funded Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme, which is now accepting applications for Cohort 19, starting in September 2023.

The application deadline has now been announced and is Friday 5^th May 2023.

We work with LEPs, Growth Hubs, and business networks around the UK and are keen to ensure the benefits of the programme are communicated to businesses from all regions, backgrounds and sectors. If you are not already aware of the programme, you can find more detailed information, and the application page, here: www.gs.com/10ksb-uk, or contact me directly to arrange a short call.

Please also feel free to refer any interested or suitable businesses directly to the recruitment team at 10KSB.Recruitment@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

If you would like text and/or images for a newsletter or news update to your members, please let me know and I can send something over, and I’d also be happy to arrange an introduction webinar for your members who may be interested in finding out more about the programme.

In addition, we are always keen to keep our alumni informed of any news from business networks and invite you to share with us any new initiatives or upcoming deadlines that we could share with our community by emailing 10KSB.Alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Callan Withers

 

Alumni & Recruitment Coordinator

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK

DASA funding for our members

 Good afternoon

I lead on London outreach activities for the Defence and Security Accelerator, DASA, the part of the Ministry of Defence that funds next generation technology to help keep the UK safer through innovation.

Presently, I'm looking at practical steps to help diversify the engineers and entrepreneurs that provide new capabilities and technologies to UK government.

Trade associations, the Institute of Directors, Local Enterprise Partnerships and the traditional Chambers of Commerce etc regularly make their members aware of DASA funding and opportunities to develop new markets in UK defence and security. In the past we have seen these organisations as good ways of spreading the message widely and equally that DASA is here with funding for innovation.

However, I'm now exploring more targeting messaging to communities we seek to attract and know are under-represented in terms of applying to DASA for funding, and therefore obtaining DASA funding. Which in turn continues to limit the ability to showcase those innovations and advance business development opportunities in UK government. 

I've attached some slides on the services, funding and business development we offer into UK defence & security. They are all free and for anyone to take advantage of. And I'd be very grateful if we could discuss any avenues you may have to reach your members so they can avail themselves of DASA innovation funding if it suits their development or business needs?

(I'm aware my slides state 'benevolent IP terms and conditions'. That is perhaps underselling it as we don't take any equity and the IP stays with the innovator for the innovations we fund them to develop.)

Regards
Ralph Wilkins
Innovation Partner - London
Defence and Security Accelerator

PS: if you wish to receive the slides please email hello@the-gba.co.uk

Highlights of our members: Tim

Tim Dee qualified as an accountant in 2003 and has worked in policy, finance transformation and entrepreneurial roles ever since. 

He now leads ACCA’s policy and research work across the UK, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and Americas, with a particular focus on sustainability reporting. 

In 2022 he completed a social innovation fellowship with Year Here, co-designing support services for refugees at a housing association, and developing an ESG framework for a biotech fashion startup. 

Tim is passionate about social justice and equity, having survived sexual violence, homelessness and mental ill health, and occasionally speaks on these lived experiences. Tim is engaged to Wayne and lives in Windsor

Queer Bios

 

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Sample of New LGBTQ Biographies Added   Yair Cherki, Israel - Religious Affairs Orthodox Reporter.   READ MORE Sarah Taylor, Great Britain - Professional cricket player.  READ MORE Alison Brie, United States - Television, film and theatre actor.  READ MORE Davis Atkin, Australia - Professional field hockey player.  READ MORE Dan Rothmann, United States - CEO of the America's business, Etro.  READ MORE Mark Chambers, United States - Founder and President, National Gay Basketball Association.  READ MORE Elly Schlein, Italy - Secretary of The Democratic Party.  READ MORE TRAILER VIDEO CLICK HERE TO HELP US WITH THIS PROJECT TODAY! DO YOU KNOW YOUR LGBTQ COMMUNITY? QueerBio.com is pleased to present a selection of biographical and history books on the global LGBTQ community.  Books can be ordered individually or as a group for further savings. It's a Fabulous Morning! 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Discounted tickets for BFI Flare

 

View this email in your browser £5 tickets to BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 🎥  We've teamed up with the BFI Flare for an exclusive discount code on selected films at this year's festival! The films you can book for £5 are: Something You Said Last Night (Thursday 16 March at 6pm) XX+XY (Saturday 18 March at 8:25pm) The Five Devils (Thursday 16 March at 3:10pm) To book, visit the BFI Flare 2023 website and enter the code COMMUNITY5 in the 'Promotional Code' box. Code: COMMUNITY5 The offer is valid until Wednesday 8 March 2023 on a first-come, first-served basis. This code is for members of our community and is exclusive to our email list.  A big thank you as always to the BFI for this community offer! Celebrate our first year at the Centre  🎊  We sold out of community tickets - so we'rere only a few days away from our first-ever annual fundraiser - and we'd love to celebrate with you! Date: Friday 10 March  Time: 6-9pm Location: Taylor Wessing, 5 New St Square, London EC4A 3TW We'll be announcing our new patrons, auctioning off exclusive prizes, and toasting to the last year. You can book using our exclusive email code for the community - LGBTQCELEBRATION Note: we'll be serving food and alcohol at this event. Code: LGBTQCELEBRATION Apply for our Spring Market 🎨 Calling all LGBTQ+ sellers, crafters, and artists ✨ Apply for a stall on our Spring Market! Date: Saturday 1 April Time: 12-7pm Location: London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, SE1 9JH Apply now What's coming up this week  🗓 Wednesday 8 March 11-2, 4-6 Centre open for walk-ins 2-4 Atypiqueers Autism and Neurodiversity Meetup, TBC (Centre closed during) 6:30-8 NA Queer to Stay - part of UK Narcotics Anonymous (Centre closed during)  Thursday 9 March 11-12 Yoga with Nat (note we are working on getting Eventbrite pages back up for yoga!) 12-8 Centre open for walk-ins 6-8 Dutch Language Group 6:30-7:30 Run Club with Workout With Pride Friday 10 March 11-12 Yoga with Nita 12-8  Centre open for walk-ins 1-3 Opening Doors Over 50s Social Meetup 6-7:30 No Pride in Detention: LGBTQI+ Experiences of Immigration Detention screening and Q&A (we'll be releasing more tickets)   Saturday 11 March 11-12 Yoga 12-8 Centre open for walk-ins 3-5 Asexual and Aromantic Meetup 6-8 LGBTQ+ Writing Workshop (sold out) Sunday 12 March 11-12 Community Meditation 1-8 Centre open for walk-ins 1-5 LGBT Indian Network Meetup 5-7 DramaQueers (prev Queer Theatre Makers group) Please note: if there are any changes to this schedule, we'll update in any follow-up emails and social media.  More about accessibility at the Centre On Mondays and Tuesdays we are closed for community bookings. On Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30, Metro runs a youth group at the Centre. To get involved with this, please reach out to Metro at hello@metrocharity.org.uk. See our full events programme Become a Friend of the Centre If you want to keep supporting our work, become a Friend of the Centre. By giving as little as £5 per month, you can ensure our work can continue. Become a Friend today How to find us Our address is 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, London SE1 9JH. Click here to find us on Google Maps Click here to plan your journey on Citymapper    / Give us your feedback We want to ensure we're always listening, learning and adapting to what the community wants and needs. Not only this, but your feedback ensures we can demonstrate our impact to funders in the future. We welcome all comments, complaints and compliments.  Give feedback Lots of love,  The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre team x  Copyright © 2023 London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, All rights reserved. Charity number: 1201531