Discover ground-breaking LGBTQIA+ art at Tate 🌈

 

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UNCOVER QUEER HISTORIES

This LGBTQIA+ History Month, discover radical, defiant and thought-provoking artworks both online and in our galleries. Why not start with a free guided tour of the Tate Collection through the lens of gender identity and sexuality at Tate Britain?

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QUEER CORNWALL Discover the home of ground-breaking artist Ithell Colquhoun, whose work features in Surrealism Beyond Borders. Watch the video ISAAC JULIEN See how Julien, whose film features in Life Between Islands, explores history, migration and black queer desire. Watch the video

BOOK OF THE MONTH DAVID HOCKNEY: MOVING FOCUS Dive into this panoramic new perspective on Hockney's life and art, which explores queer culture in post-war Britain. Find out more ONLINE EVENT: 16 FEB SPEAKING THROUGH LOVE Join us as Sharon Hayes talks love, politics and art, recalling when she read intimate love letters out to passing strangers. Book your ticket

QUEERATE TATE

Discover this digital exhibition co-curated by members of the LGBTQIA+ community from all over the world, featuring personal reflections on artworks in Tate's collection.

Derek Jarman, Blue (1993) Zanele Muholi, ID Crisis (2003) Nan Goldin, Misty and Jimmy Paulette in a taxi, NYC (1991) Explore the exhibition

Discover more artwork, stories, and books by LGBTQIA+ artists on our Instagram!

Duncan Grant, Bathing 1911. Tate. © Tate   Isaac Julien – ‘I’m Interested in Poetry’ is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Queer Cornwall is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Speaking Through Love: Sharon Hayes has been created as part of the Terra Foundation For American Art Series: New Perspectives Sharon Hayes Everything Else Has Failed! Don’t You Think It’s Time For Love? 2007 Tate Derek Jarman, Blue 1993. Tate © Basilisk Communications Ltd. Presented by Tate Patrons 2014 Zanele Muholi, ID Crisis 2003. Tate © Zanele Muholi  Nan Goldin, Misty and Jimmy Paulette in a Taxi, NYC, 1991 © Nan Goldin © Copyright Tate 2022

Highlight of our members: Andrew Waite & Andrew Cheffings

Andrew Waite:

Impactful Governance is a (Not for profit) Community Interest Company

One of our big shifts this year has been to look at the Governance of organisations to play a crucial part in the environment.

We became an SME Eco Hub during this year and have committed to be net-zero in carbon by 2030.

There is no time to waste so we have developed a tool to help all organisations look at their own consumption through our new “Eco-Office Audit”

www.ig-cic.org.uk

Andrew Cheffings:

I work with professionals who serve others, whose progress in life is blocked by physical symptoms and confusing emotions, making it hard for them to do the fulfilling work they feel passionate about. I help them to unravel the mental worries and heal their symptoms so they can finally make the progress they want in life.

I offer a free introductory session by phone or Zoom in which we can begin to explore the client's difficulties and see if my approach would be a good fit for them. If they want to go further with the treatment, I offer an introductory programme which can lead, if necessary, into a further 3 short programmes exploring different aspects of my healing approach and deepening the process. After completing any of the programmes, the client can opt to buy into a lower level month by month programme which can support the client as they gain confidence to complete their own healing and move forward with their life.

https://relaxandflowhypnotherapy.co.uk/

 

Government Information and events on the UKCA transition 1 January 2023 deadline

 

Government Information and support on the UKCA transition, 1 January 2023 deadline

 

 

 

What is the UKCA marking?

 

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new UK product marking covering most goods currently subject to the EU’s CE marking. Most manufactured goods will need to use the UKCA marking when placed on the market in Great Britain on or after 1 January 2023.

 

The requirements for the UKCA marking generally mirror those that currently exist for the CE marking. If the CE marking goes on the product or packaging currently, then so can the UKCA marking

 

You can place the UKCA and CE marking on the same product if it is destined for both markets so long as the product meets the relevant regulatory requirements for both markets. 

 

There are different rules for placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland which are detailed in the links and webinars below.

 

Businesses involved in the manufacture, importing and distributing of these goods should take action now to ensure they are compliant with any new rules by the 1 January 2023.

 

Webinar programme on the New UK Regulatory Regime: open for registration

 

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is running a series of Webinars on the new UK regulatory regime for goods for businesses.

 

Further guidance is available for businesses

 

·         Guidance on using the UKCA marking

·         Guidance on using the UKNI marking

·         Guidance on placing goods on the market in Great Britain

·         Guidance on placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland

·         A-Z of industry guidance to understand requirements for product types.

 

Want to be on Mastermind?

 Hi there,

BBC Two’s Mastermind is currently scouring the UK to find contenders for the next series which will be filmed in Belfast!

We would appreciate if you could please share our attached flyer and details on how to apply amongst your friends, family and colleagues.

 

Although applications close on 9^th May 2022 at midnight, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as casting is currently under way.

 

Entry is open to all UK residents (including Channel Islands & the Isle of Man) who are aged 18 or over.

 

Hat Trick/Hindsight are committed to making programmes as inclusive as possible.

 

Please fill in the application by clicking the below link, it only takes 10 minutes! 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/mastermind

CORONAVIRUS: Throughout the casting period, the safety and wellbeing of all applicants, contributors and members of staff remains our number one priority.

Filming will take place later this year adhering to government guidance.

 

Many thanks for your assistance!

The Mastermind Casting Team

Season's Greetings

 

As this year ends, we commemorate all that happened and did not due to the Pandemic, today fortified with spirit or Champagne, we look forward to 2022 and invite you to join me, wherever we are, in drinking to the prosperity of The Gay Professional Network and The Gay Business Association. I very much look forward to seeing you at the Civil Service Club on Tuesday 25th January to hear Ima von Wenden aka Amanda Dee. Happy New Year! Whatever your creed, everyone is welcome. #togetherwearestronger!

"Are social justice and identity politics splitting LGBT?"   Tuesday 25th January 2022 @ 6:30pm     Ima von Wenden aka Amanda Dee former LGBT activist, past Board member of Oxford Pride founder of TransOxford, Transsexual Voices Matter (TSVM) Chairperson of the Eccentric Club.   Since the Stonewall Riots, the gay and lesbian liberation movement had an eventful history, with many legal and social victories, culminating in the recognition of the same sex marriages in many countries.   The need for the equal treatment of all human beings, irrespective of anyone's sexuality or sex, appealed to all people with common sense and was the reason of the gradual but steady success of the gay and lesbian campaigners.   Their struggle and support helped the transsexual community to find its voice, to come out and fight for the trans rights, with varying degree of success in many countries.   In the recent decade, however, the new wave of the trans activists, supported by Stonewall, went on to develop further their elaborate terminology and agenda, which sometimes antagonises their former LGBT allies and the general public, leading to the factionalism in LGBT and feminism and the formation of trans-exclusive feminist and lesbian groups as well as the wider LGB Alliance.   Is it time to reflect on that, the achievements of the past and the conflicts of the present, the importance of the unity within the LGBT and the social integration of the trans people within the larger, non-trans, community? Is it time to progress from just raising the awareness to strengthening and celebrating the cohesion of the LGBT and the humankind?   And is it time to review Stonewall's and other modern trans activists' agenda to facilitate the restoration of the LGBT unity?   The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session. I am sure that many of us will want to contribute to this.     #Networking #Community #Talk #OnlineEvent #diversityandinclusion #togetherwearestronger #culture #fashion #business #inspiration #success #startups #Education    More info &  register

Please invite your friends and colleagues, tweet about this event and post in on Facebook. All you need to do is to click on these links: Facebook Twitter   You can also share it on WhatsApp with the people you would love to attend (this link may only work if you are reading this on a mobile phone).

I very much look forward to seeing you then,   With all best wishes,   Yours,   Jean-François.   PS: f you have already booked or sent your apologies, there is no need to reply to this email.                                 Jean-François Dor   Founder                                                           Chairman Gay Professional Network, since               Gay Business Association since                                                                   2010                                                                    1983                                             07831 78 22 00 jf@gpn.one                                             hello@the-gba.co.uk

JFDE   The Network operates Le Cercle Francophone, , The Anglo-Belgian Organisation, The Chinese Connection, The Middle East Circle, The Eastern Society & Ladies who lunch. The Gay Professional Network operates The Gay Business Association. JFDE operates both GPN & The Network (Oh and we do events, PR & marketing) Check the websites above for each of those organisations.   If you wish to join each mailing list, please update your preference at the bottom of this email. Members of The Network can attend ALL events FREE of charge, except when food and drinks are provided, for only £40 a year   Join The Network

GPN and The Network are both not for profit, fully inclusive, membership organisation since 2010 and 2012 and your platforms to promote your cause, business, venue and yourself.   GPN and The Network help your further your business or career and make meaningful business and social contacts.   You get connected, proactive and productive.    They are both  get together of like minded, and very nice, people who enjoy meeting others in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.     Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting social & professional relationships.   GPN meets every  4th Tuesday of the Month   The Network meets  every 2nd Tuesday of the Month and has more events for all its sub groups for networking, dinners and social events, usually with a speaker.     #TogetherWeAreStronger!