GLYNI - Gay and Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland » Events http://glyni.org.uk The website for all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered young people from 14-25! Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:52:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Congrats on Pride! http://glyni.org.uk/2010/08/congrats-on-pride/ http://glyni.org.uk/2010/08/congrats-on-pride/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:10:56 +0000 chocobo_crossing http://glyni.org.uk/2010/08/congrats-on-pride/ Just a quick congratulations to everyone on the successful Pride events and parade, GLYNI did really well, and we will have all our photos available to those who want them!

GLYNI will be on as usual on Fridays, and throughout August we will be opening our Monday evenings as an additional summer drop-in. So come along, whether you are old or new! Would be great to see some new faces from Pride!

Peace, out!

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It would be great to have as many people there early as possible, to carry things and get ready for the day!
Wishing everyone a great pride!
Peace, out!

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The event is being held in the Black Box, and begins at 7pm. There are no age restrictions!

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They’ve faced down humans time and time again, but Fred Phelps and his minions from the Westboro Baptist Church were not ready for the cosplay action that awaited them today at Comic-Con. After all, who can win against a counter protest that includes robots, magical anime girls, Trekkies, Jedi and…kittens?

Unbeknownst to the dastardly fanatics of the Westboro Baptist Church, the good folks of San Diego’s Comic-Con were prepared for their arrival with their own special brand of superhuman counter protesting chanting “WHAT DO WE WANT” “GAY SEX” “WHEN DO WE WANT IT” “NOW!” while brandishing ironic (and some sincere) signs. Simply stated: The eclectic assembly of nerdom’s finest stood and delivered.

As you can see below, the fantastic fanboys delivered the the church a humorous dose of sweet fan justice. ComicsAlliance was there to witness the spectacle in full, which you can indulge in yourself after the jump.

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Love it – Peace, out!

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The documentary covered the history of Belfast Pride, and I was particularly impressed with some of the old footage from years gone by. With contributions from many members of the Pride committee past and present, as well as high-profile political leadership views from former Mayor and current MP for East Belfast Naomi Long, as well as current Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, the documentary covered all aspects of Pride, from the reasons, to the organisation, to the protestors, to the fun and events… it really is not to be missed!

It is getting a second showing on Tuesday at the Northstar Science Fiction Night Pride Event, which is at The Roost bar on Tuesday 27th, at 8pm, where you will also get to watch a science-fiction triple feature of Doctor Who, Star Trek: Voyager and Family Guy Star Wars!

Pride 2010 has begun!

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-10673475

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Identify as lesbian, bi, gay or trans?

GLYNI’s newest group starts on Monday 24th May in Community Network Craigavon, Church St, Portadown 7pm. If you’re interested in joining, come along.

Email craigavon@glyni.org.uk for more information!!

Come along and get involved, be the founding members of our newest group.

Hope to see some of you there!!

GLYNI

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As part of the aware defeat depression awareness week, we have arranged an under 18′s disco / rave. Event is in The Venue, Bruce Street, Belfast.

Cost £3.00

DJs are: DJ Workie C and Feile FM’s DJ Seamy MC
Northern Ireland Youth Forum Tickets at the door tho spaces are limited to 250 young people. Tickets can also be reserved by ringing NIYF on 90331990. They will only be held to 7.30pm on the night of the event.

Give it your support guys if it’s your kinda thing!

Peace, out!
-Matt

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Background

On Thursday, April 22 – 23, 2010, Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International will be the guest speaker in Northern Ireland on Thursday, April 22nd at the Leaving Homosexuality Celebration service hosted by Core-issues.
http://www.core-issues.org/index.php?page=training.
Core is a destribed as a ministry supporting local churches in their efforts to provide appropriate pastoral support for those with unwanted same sex attraction. The service recognizes God’s grace for many individuals making the journey out of homosexuality. Changing Attitude Ireland (www.changingattitudeireland.org ) has decided that the message given by Exodus International needs to be countered.

Wayne Besen

I am the founder of Truth Wins Out, an organization that debunks so-called ex-gay ministries. These are organizations that say one can turn from gay-to-straight. I am also the author of “Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth.”
What I propose is an entertaining and educational, hour-long multi-media presentation about the harm of ex-gay groups. The reason that I believe my presentation is timely, is because the President of the ex-gay group Exodus International, Alan Chambers, is coming to Northern Ireland to distort the lives of LGBT people. Exodus in the group partially responsible for the Anti-Homosexuality bill in Uganda. So, when they visit a city, bad things often happen as a result of their misinformation. www.waynebesen.com

Our Meeting

Wednesday, 21st May 2010 at Central Hall, Rosemary Street Belfast at 7.30pm sharp.
Free Admission, All Welcome
Be There! And tell your friends to support us by attending this meeting with you in solidarity.

Please open our attachment to see the full poster designed by Ruth McCarthy of OUTBURST!

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Don't Stand for Homophobic Bullying!!!

 

Stand Up! is encouraging all young people to show their support for their LGBT Friends!

Visit www.belongto.org for further information, and become a fan on the Stand Up! page on Facebook.

The week runs from 9th-18th April.

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