Welcome!
Welcome to our new NEWS page where the latest News will appear. We will still have our Newsletters and the old ones will be found in the archive section in a few weeks time.
Tune in and wise up
On the 1st of July Pinke radio was launched , its a variety music station for the LGBT communities across the UK and allows you another way of being kept informed about National News and events whilst listening to music from the swinging 60's through to the present day. To check it out, visit www.pinkeradio.com
Clarence Open again
Just to let you know The Clarence Plymouth is alive and kicking again and the great news is that it's remaining a Gay Venue. The grand opening was on Friday 13th June, with singer, Shaz M and from what we have heard it was it was a great success and very well supported. The bar is under new management and has been redecorated throughout , there's a Free pool table and entertainment every weekend. Check out their new website www.clarenceplymouth.co.uk.
New Helpline
Free phone 08000 50 20 20 has been launched by stonewall to respond to questions callers might have about gay, lesbian and bisexual issues... The number which will compliment existing local gay and lesbian switchboards is available Monday-Friday 9.30 - 5.30
GHB
A new online campaign has been launched to educate clubbers of the dangers of a drug used widely on the gay scene. GHB or Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate is already a class C drug however it’s the legal and widely available Gamma Butyrolactone that is causing concern because when it’s ingested it produces GHB in the body.
Plymouth Diverse Communities Team
We can now announce that the recruitment process for three Police Community Support Officers ( PCSO's) to join the Plymouth Diverse Communities Team has concluded following interviews that involved a member of the LGBT communities.
The full team will be Sergeant John Naismith, PC Keith Donohue, PC Graeme Kirkup, PCSO Ele Gould, PCSO Jaysan Charles and PCSO Cathy Veale.
You may remember that in 2000 there was just one PC in Plymouth responsible for all diversity issues in the city ,so is great to see this increase in resourcing. The first public event that they will be attending will be Plymouth Pride Event on 7th June so it would be great if you can get along to chat to them and tell them about the issues that are affecting you. Forum will also be inviting them along to meetings in future months , more news of this later.
You may be aware that Neighbourhood Policing Teams have undertaken a process called PACT (Partners and Communities Together) which is all about establishing the priority issues within the neighbourhoods that police and others should focus on.To address this a PACT questionnaire will be available at Plymouth Pride Event , so please take a few minutes to fill it in , but if you cant get along on the day we shall also be circulating these at Forum meetings and in other ways.
The team can be contacted at Charles Cross Police Station on 01752 676944 or by e-mail at plymouthdiversity@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
I'm sure you would like to join me in welcoming them to their new posts and wishing them well