Newsletter 14th September 2011

Change of Date
Please note this is taking place TOMORROW! The meeting kicks off at 8.00pm Its an opportunity to have your say, forward suggestions, see whats on for the Autumn/Winter at LINC and sign up for activities. Refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there.

Lets Do It For LINC!!

There has been a great response for our call for runners/walkers to raise money for LINC, thank you! We are taking registrations until next Wednesday so come on and join us for what is shaping up to be a great day out. On 25th September 2011. Meeting in LINC at 12pm for Coffee, race starts at 1.00pm. Come along and enjoy the craic and atmosphere and get a little exercise into the bargain. Registration with the Marathon is 10; this can be done via LINC. Sponsor Cards are available at the community centre.

Groups/Activities
Phoenix Youth- Back In Business Well we did promise you that you should watch this space for the latest news regarding the youth in LINC. Phoenix meets backs each Wednesday here in LINC as usual at 6pm and will be busy working on their rap program. The big news is they have been working collaboratively with UNITE youth over in the other Place and have now formed a joint group which is called UP. This group meets over in the Other Place each Thursday in what is now a youth caf. This means it will be a youth only space. Group members will be trained to run the caf and can purchase food at a discounted price. Activities will also take place in the members room under supervision. The caf will open at 6.30 each Thursday. So spread the word as these young people are our

future!!!!!!!! Well done to them for coming this far in such a short length of time. Watch out for the groups CD which is to be launched very soon

Volunteer Training LINC will be running a volunteer training course starting on Monday the 3rd October for four weeks from 7.30 to 9.30. More details to follow.
The next meeting in scheduled for Tuesday 4th Oct at 7pm. The book for next month is The Help by Kathryn Stockett Synopsis: Set during the nascent civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver. Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college in 1962, and, anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you. The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams. Assured and layered, full of heart and history.

Book Club

The Silly Sex Series The silly sex series kicks off on the 20th September from 7 till 9 with the inimitable Emma Bidwell presenting her DIY sex toys workshop. Need we say more? Auricular Acupuncture Auricular Acupuncture has started again in The Other Place 6pm cost is 10 euro per session contact Stephanie on 0861045222 for more details.

Events/Social Cork Culture Night at LINC 23rd September 2011.

The Cork Culture night program is now available in LINC and across the city.
LINC will showcase LB culture Cork style by showing two films on the night: Outside Im Singing Director: Lisa Fingleton Musical Director: Evelyn Quinlan A film following the experiences of the Mna Mna choir as they produce their first musical The Farmers Daughter. Rebels With A Cause -Director: Rena Blake Producer: Lisa Fingleton this short documentary follows the fortunes of Team Cork the largest team from Ireland to attend the gay Games in Cologne in 2010. From cheering on the sidelines to crossing the finish lines. This is their story

from training to participating alongside 10,000 other athletes in this life changing event. This event is open to everyone, so drop in and get a flavor of our vibrant community.

OUT4DINNER

Out4dinner is a brand new dining out group. They dine out on the first Friday of every month. Their first night out is to the Cornstore on 7th October. The group is open to all LGBTQ people. Contact The Other Place or LINC for more details.

2011 Cork Rebel Awards November 19th 2011

These years awards will be held in the Imperial Hotel on Saturday, November 19th. This event is shaping up to be THE event of the LGBT calendar. Tickets (available from LINC) are 30 each for drinks reception, 4 course dinner and late entertainment till 2am. Nominations will be open from September 19th and more details are available from www.corkrebelawards.com

Ms. Gay Cork Needs You!

Miss Gay Cork is going to take place again this year, with the initial date has being set for Sat the 26th Of November in Chambers Bar @ 10pm. The winner will receive a trophy and there will be lots prizes on the night. All proceeds are going to the charity Marriage Equality. Upcoming Fundraisers will be: Quiz and a Fun Auction, 5 a side soccer tournament and a charity calendar!! If you are interested in entering please email Kate on msgaycork1@hotmail.com

Congratulations and Celebrations.

Congratulations go out to Mary Nugent who graduated from Law in UCC well done Mary! Indeed to all of you who graduated this year. Congratulations are also in order for Cathy Murray of StudioZoo who now boasts her first film credit for her CGI work on the movie version of The Inbetweeners which premiered in London in August.
Well Done!

And congratulations to Marriage Equality! - keep up the great work

Rory's Story Reaches Over 44K Views

Marriage Equalitys newest short film, Rorys Story which highlights the discrimination against children in same-sex families has received over 44,000 views on YouTube since its release last Wednesday. "We are delighted with the overwhelming levels of support we've seen for Rory's Story," said Moninne Griffith, Director of Marriage Equality. "We made this film to raise awareness about the continued discrimination faced by lesbian and gay couples and their children despite recent civil partnership legislation, and our film seems to have struck a chord with many people all over the world." Rory's Story echoes findings from Marriage Equality's 2010 report Voices of Children, in which researchers spoke to children of lesbian couples about their everyday lives.

Support
This group is resuming shortly. If you would like to contact someone regarding support please contact LINC. Alternatively there is a recovery group which runs in The Other Place at 8.00pm on Wednesdays details available from LINC or The Other Place or email emma@linc.ie

Women in Recovery

Parents/Friends of LGBT, Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Transgender Support Group Monday 19th of Sept 2011 Shannon Family Resource Centre 7pm -9 pm Hosted by Shannon FRC & Rainbow Support Services Tea/coffee will be served. LGBT Information available. All are Welcome For more information please dont hesitate to contact Shannon FRC 061 707600 Parents of LGBT Support The parents of LGBT people support group is planning a meet and greet in September. If you are interested in attending please contact us at LINC and we will inform you when a definite date and time had been decided. Alternatively Ber Nolan will meet parents of LGBT people on a one to one basis. Contact her on 0877902230 please leave a contact number if leaving a message and she will return your call.

Lesbian Line runs Every Weds from 7pm to 9pm Call 021 4318318 National LGBT Helpline runs Mon to Fri 7pm to 9pm and Sat & Sun 3pm to 6pm 1890 929 539

Sports
Badminton Every Tuesday in Carrigtwohill from 8 until 10. For more details on Badminton please call 086 8479051 Tennis Tennis is not running at the moment. Soccer Tuesdays at Garry duff.

New Cork LGBT Sports Group- Out and Active Corks new LGBT sports group have 3 new events for September - 5km Run / Walk /Jog on September 20th meeting at Mardyke Arena @ 7pm - Tag Rugby on September 27th in Fitzgeralds Park @ 7pm - Hill Walk on Saturday October 1st (more details TBC) For more details check their website www.outandactivecork.com

Education
Citizens Information are running the following course if anyone is interested

An Overview of the Civil Partnership Act 2010: Rights of Same Sex and Cohabiting Couples.
Date: Tuesday 25 October 2011 Venue and Time: The Maldron Hotel, John Redmond St., Cork 10:00am- 1:00pm Presenter: Yvonne Kelly, Solicitor Limited to 20 participants Aim: To provide information providers with an overview of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 which has been in force since April 2011. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course participants should be able to: Define Cohabiting partners State the general status of children in Civil Partnerships State the rights of cohabitants with children and without? State the rights of cohabitants with children and without? Advise on enforcing rights to a partner's assets in situations of relationship breakdown. Closing Date: Friday 7 October 2011 Applications to: Marie Farrelly, Regional Training Administrator, Citizens Information Board, 14 Gladstone Street, Waterford. Tel: 051 850998. Fax: 051 876575 Email: marie.farrelly@cibaord.ie

Cost =100

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