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Our Latest Newsletter Our next Social Support Evening is FRIDAY September 10th Our Sixth Birthday Trust that you are all keeping well, and that you are now looking forward to our next Social Support Evening, at our usual venue, From 7:30 pm till 11 pm. It was a rather a rainy evening for our August evening, but it didn't seem to dampen any spirits at all as all those attending seemed to enjoy themselves, which is what it is all about. It was nice to see a good turnout despite it being Friday 13th!!. It was great to welcome, Jo, Andrew, Jenny and Anita on their first visit to us. Also good to see Sharon and Katherine from Boston Borough Council come a chat with us all about local services and our needs! If there is any urgent information about our Social Support Meetings then it will be put up on the front page of our website, so please always do check just before leaving home to come to us, just to be on the safe side. Keep smiling and we hope that we see you all again at our next social support evenings, tucked away in our own small corner of the Lincolnshire countryside! Thank you to those of you that use "EasyFundraising" on the Internet, we have just received our fourth cheque now. A big Thank you to "Auntie Annie" for the gifts for the raffle. A big "Thank You" for the recent donation to Boston Belles from Erin.
Recently I have been in correspondence with Vicky at Grimsby about an LGBT group being set up there, and was so very touched to receive the following comment, extracted from her email " i'm sorry that your health isn't so good, but pleased in a way your bowing down a little in your work, take pride belinda in what you have achieved, in the years you have done so much, and are a very respected member of the trans community ! it's time to take easy ."" Thank you Vicky, it is nice to be appreciated..
Job Vacancies Please note that we are now receiving notices of employment vacancies from a number of organisation seeking to recruit. These are being listed at the Jobs section of the site and updated as soon as any new information is received
HATE CRIME REPORTING There is now a section of our site devoted to Hate Crime Reporting with a link to the Dedicated Transgender reporting site " http://www.tcrime.net/ run by Gires. Unless we report all instances of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents, there will never be any action to stop them happening, many in the Trans Community are working very hard to give us the protection that we deserve, but without the reporting of the incidents we have little evidence to prove that we need the protections that we seek. We have ensured that we are taken seriously when reporting these incidents, and the Home Office are putting the Transgender Hate Crime as a first priority this year with the Police, who are instructed to deliver on this. So please make use of the reporting systems. Later this year the Lincolnshire Hate Crime reporting System will be launched. SURVEY There is now being carried out a countywide survey of LGBT people to see what services are needed for our community, so PLEASE go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lgbt2010 or indirectly through the JUST Lincolnshire website (www.justlincolnshire.org.uk) on the Sexual orientation and Transgender pages. And complete the survey, survey is now live on line, and will run for 12 weeks (until 20th November). it is totally anonymous.
Value & Respect. We seek to be valued as the unique individuals that we are, not as other people think we ought to be! Your committee would like to thank everyone who comes along and supports us and those of you that are supporting all the work that we do, wherever we are doing it.
A Totally Free Confidential Support Service for all our members. We are here to support anyone, that may have any problems connected with their transgenderism. If you or your family need any help, advice and peer support in relation to transgenderism, then it is available by just asking, telephoning, e-mailing or arranging a face to face meeting. It is a totally confidential service, and any information is treated with the utmost discretion, It is also a totally free service, but , of course, any donation, however large or small to our funds, is always very much appreciated, and is never refused.
Community Corner Please do let us have your views for our newsletter. If you have any information or tit-bits that you think will be of interest to others, please let us know so it can appear in this, our monthly newsletter.
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BOSTON COMMUNITY SHOWCASE Boston Central Park Sunday 12th September 10am - 4pm Over 100 Community and Voluntary Group Stalls Live Bands and Entertainment including... Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra FREE Arts, Crafts, Family Games and Activities Food Court Dance Workshops (Cheerleading, Morris Dancing and Salsa) Drama Recitals, Circus Skills
Come and visit our stand BOSTON BELLES ************************** Lincolnshire Kaleidoscope At last! Important changes at Kaleidoscope! We achieved what we set out to do in 2006 – bringing LGBT issues to virtually all the Lincolnshire local authorities and statutory agencies, sponsoring Lincoln Pride 2010 – and now integrating LGBT Equality. As reported previously, our Trustees have been key in setting up Just Lincolnshire, the new Equality & Human Rights Council (currently chaired by David Millar) But we know that a Forum is not the ideal format for everyone. The future is good - Just Lincolnshire will be handling the new LGBT Survey – first ever in our County. Now the Trans community are recognised in their own right – and Boston Belles continues - we need new people to come forward and carry on supporting, campaigning and developing a fairer society for LGB`s. Volunteer training by professional LGB ( and T) workers is available and there are many ideas across the County already being talked about; David is meeting the new gay MP for Grantham & Stamford, Nick Boles, in September and a new Hate Crime reporting Strategy is being launched in Lincoln on Oct 1st. If you would like to be involved, to comment, volunteer or set up events, let us know and we will put your name forward to Just Lincolnshire in confidence, Otherwise your Kaleidoscope Yahoo group membership expires at the end of September You can email our new Chief Executive paul.elliot@justlincolnshire.gov.uk or ring outgoing Kaleidoscope Chair David Millar direct on 07762 156885. For those who supported the early Forums - many thanks! Watch out for the Survey and a further announcement on this via Kaleidoscope and on www.justlincolnshire.org.uk There`s never been a better time to come forward! David, Belinda, Stacey.
Do you fit this?? Hi Belinda, I have been in touch before but as
you can see I'm still on the look out for the right case
study! I have just been asked to pass this e-mail on to all our members, please read and respond if you are affected. From: GIRES GIRES
[mailto:giresley@gmail.com] MacMillan
Nurses are seeking to gather the experiences of individuals from minority groups
- including transgender - during treatment for cancer.
An e-mail from Jodie at The BOUDOIR We are now booking in girls for
this year’s fabulous Rose’s Harmony Weekend at Mattock Baths on the weekend of
Friday 29th to Sunday 31st October 2010. What we do We are always working very hard behind the scenes, on your behalf, to see that the needs of the Transgendered community are not overlooked; we have been represented on all of the following organisations, in many cases right from their inception stages. Independent Advisory Group (Critical Friends to the Police) Lincolnshire Kaleidoscope Hate Crime Scrutiny Panel (Critical Friends to the Criminal Justice System) South Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Services Equality & Diversity Group of the Boston Area Partnership, as well as the Boston Area Partnership itself. JUST Lincolnshire Boston Community Showcase Partnership Lincolnshire Compact
Have you seen these websites, go have a look! http://www.wigsnmakeup4men.co.uk/ http://www.justlincolnshire.org.uk/ http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lgbt2010 http://www.transmediawatch.org.uk
Mannequins To assist you with your feminine looks, Polly offers, Make-up Artistry (styling, advice & lessons), Spray Tanning, a full Grooming and Male Waxing service, Nails & Skin Care. I can help you with Deportment & Dress Styles. Massage, Reflexology and De-stress Management is also available. Privacy and Confidentiality absolutely guaranteed with every client, in all consultations and appointments at a private Lincolnshire studio location. All work is undertaken by an experienced professional, qualified and insured Beautician & Therapist. It is a non-sexual service. Photography can also be undertaken for you. To chat through your requirements and book appointments, please contact Polly on 07504 516 672. That is all folks!, anyway, for this month. Hope to see you all at our usual venue Keep happy and Safe. Belinda XX Don't Forget Our next Social Support Evening is FRIDAY September 10th Our Sixth Birthday |
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