Winter 2009-10 first issue of Bristol LGB Forum's e-Newsletter

18 November 2009 

Here are some events and activities in Bristol which we hope are of interest to you :

1 Sing Out Bristol

SOB are holding their open evening for new members, on Tuesday 24th November.

This is our official open evening rehearsal, focused on welcoming interested new members. If you'd like to come on the 24th, friendly members of the promotions team and committee will be here to welcome you.

Date: Tuesday November 24th 2009

Time: From 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Please visit our website at : www.singoutbristol.com or email  singoutbristol@googlemail.com for more information.

2 Cycle Out Bristol 

COB LGBT Leisure Cycling Group take rides of various degrees of difficulty on Wednesdays and longer rides once a month, on Sundays, throughout the year.  They are always looking for volunteers to lead the rides.

Check out their fantastic website for details of this and other rides : http://cycleoutbristol.ning.com/

Their next rides are listed below:

13 December 2009 - Ride to Bath and visit the Spa from 10am to 4pm – Queen Square (King William Statue in the centre)

Ride to Bath to visit the Spa and back by bicycle or by train. The outward ride is on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path. It's an easy, level route (CB).  Organized by Kevin | Type: easy

28 December 2009 - Boxing Day Escape from 11am to 3pm – Queen Square (King Wiliams Statue in the centre)

Easy ride on level terrain to a pub for lunch. REgulars - note the start time is 11am.  Organized by Charlie | Type: easy

1 January 2010 - new programme tba

[The 2010 programme of monthly Sunday rides and weekly Wednesday rides (April to August) is in preparation. Volunteer ride leaders please register your interest in particular dates: cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk ]

Organised by CycleoutBristol Events | Type: programme

2 - 5 April 2010 Easter Weekend Cycling with GOC in North East England, County Durham.

Easter Weekend at Edmundbyers Youth Hostel in County Durham (DH8 9NL) has been booked exclusively for GOC members for three nights over the Easter weekend (maximum capacity 29). Activities planned include both Cycling and Walking. Approximate cost will be £70, which will include three nights accommodation, 3 breakfasts, packed lunches and two evening meals. | Organised by GOC | Type: goc, weekend, cycling

4   Play by Edson Burton

Theatre West presents 'Bad Manners' by Edson Burton

In a colonial state a newly crowned leader is ceremoniously entertained by his servant. Beneath the protocol of manners and procedures they fight for dominance in a struggle that embodies a brutal clash of cultures.

Date: 10-21 November, Tues - Sat

Time: 8:30pm

Venue: The Alma Tavern, Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HY

Tickets: £8 / £7 www.almataverntheatre.co.uk

5    St Werburghs Christmas Market

Community Christmas Market at the St Werburghs Centre

Date: Saturday 5th of December 2009

Time: 10.30 am to 4 pm

The perfect place for your Christmas shopping: arts and crafts, Christmas goods, family photography, café, workshops for children, exhibitions, raffle and much more!

Please put it in your diary NOW ;-) Spread the word around and contact us if you would like to get involved, run a stall or have ideas for any activities.

www.stwerburghs.org.uk

Post Script from the Forum :

If you know of new groups, events or activities that would be of interest to LGBT people and their friends in Bristol, please email us the details and we will advertise on our listings and website. We will also email details to our members and supporters.

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