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Bourne Free 2014 - Theme
As Bourne Free celebrates their 10th successful year, the committee would like to announce that after several months of consultations with the LGBT community of Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area that the theme for 2014 will be "Decades".
This theme can be interpreted in as many ideas as you can think of for theming your costume or float for the parade.
"With this theme you can choose from the 1960`s, 1970`s, 1980`s, 1990`s and the naughties.. erm I mean noughties" said Chris with great excitement about the announcement of the theme. "We are expecting some great ideas from the community in designs for the venues floats for the parade and for peoples costumes throughout the whole weekend".
The dates for Bourne Free 2014 are confirmed as Friday 11th July to Sunday 13th July, with the parade on Saturday 12th July from 11am starting on top of the East Cliff (by the East Cliff lift), making its way through the town and arriving at The Triangle at 12 noon.
"We have some great new entertainment lined-up for this year, and we think that the crowd will be pleased. The Big Screen will be back in The Triangle showing live feed from the main stage as well as images from the crowd, so keep a look out, you may see yourself on the Big Screen!" Louise said about organising the entertainment for 2014.
- Visit our main Bourne Free page here
Stonewall’s Youth Volunteers honoured for leading anti-homophobia campaigns
Sir Ian McKellen joined more than 30 Stonewall Youth Volunteers on Friday 25 April to recognise their dedication to tackling homophobia in their local communities. The annual Youth Awards, kindly supported by Lloyds Banking Group, saw Sir Ian presenting awards to individuals who have helped to promote equality right across Britain.
Bournemouth to host it's first same-sex marriage
One of the first UK same sex-marriages will be performed in Bournemouth this Saturday, following the passing of the Marriage Act last July.
Fourteen ceremonies are already scheduled to be performed at Town Hall this year, but Councillor and Equalities & Diversities Champion David Kelsey is expecting many more to come.
He said, “A lot of people already have civil partnerships and later in the year there will be the ability to convert a civil partnership to a marriage.”
Rob Hazell, who owns the FLIRT Cafe Bar at The Triangle, is one of them.
Vacancies at Space Youth Project
The Space Youth Project currently has a number of vacancies across Dorset.
Do you feel you can make a difference to LGBT+ young people? If so, SPACE NEEDS YOU!
The vacancies are in:
- Dorchester - Volunteer youth support worker
- Sherborne - Leader in Charge
- Sherborne - Assistant Youth Support Worker
Spring Glitz Weekend
A fantastic transgendered weekend by the seaside from 11th to the 14th April 2014.
For many years the spring glitz and tinsel and glitter events catering for the transgendered community and their friends or partners have taken place in Blackpool. Now for the very first time the spring glitz is moving south to the Cliffeside Hotel in Bournemouth!
The hotels programme of evening entertainments will be supplemented by the event’s own DJ Bekki.
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Viva La Drag This April
Directed by Kylie Minogue’s creative director, featuring songs especially composed by Boy George, coming to you direct from its West End run – the fabulous, brand-new sensation everyone’s talking about is here.
Saturday 26 April 2014 at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
As seen on ITV1, stars of the show The Supreme Fabulettes deliver the slickest choreography, sweetest harmonies, most wondrous costumes and a score to die for. . .
Signature Glee-style party mash-ups mix 60s classics with today’s chart toppers. Songs from The Supremes, Beyonce, Adele, Alison Moyet and even The Andrews Sisters entwine for an evening of glitz, hits, dance and kitsch.
Isle of Wight Bestival Gets Chic
Following his important intergalactic funk mission showing those Daft Punk Robots exactly how to party, Nile Rodgers, the fabled dance floor-filling hero returns to earthly realms. Picking up three Grammys and a BRIT on his way, he wipes the space dust from his trademark white suit, picks up his legendary six-string hit-maker, and descends majestically to the Isle of Wight. The call goes out from the Bestival crew, the King of Funk has arrived, Nile Rodgers is here and the Desert Island Disco is GO!
Rob da Bank says: "Ever since I first booked Chic and Nile for Bestival a few years back they have hands down been the best live band we've ever had at Bestival and Camp Bestival. And once people start realising how many hits Nile has written and produced for artists ranging from Madonna and David Bowie through to Daft Punk's Get Lucky you realise this is just one huge disco jukebox that is gonna keep firing out the hits all night! I'm over the moon that Nile and the crew are going to wrap up our Desert Island Disco Finale with a damn funky, glittery bang. Everybody Dance!"
Same-Sex Couples Needed to Participate in Research
Are you aged 20-35 and in a same-sex relationship and willing to participate in research?
Danni Pearson is a PhD student from the Open University, she is looking for young same-sex couples (aged 20-35) to participate in the research who live in and around the Bristol/Bournemouth/Yeovil and South West area of the UK.
The research is about long-term relationships and Danielle will be looking at how couples make their relationships work. Participation involves keeping a diary for a week and being interviewed individually and as a couple.
Diverse Programme for Phoenix Dance Theatre
On Tuesday 11 March internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre visit Poole for the first time with a diverse programme that features two new works and one classic from the company’s archive.
The programme features the first UK work by exciting European choreographic duo Ivgi & Greben. Featuring five dancers, this new piece is powerful, relentless and packed with emotion.
Pam Ann - Fly
International comedy sensation PAM ANN speeds into the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on 21 March 2014, with her most explosive show yet, the all-new FLY!
Bourne Free 2014 Theme Announced
As Bournemouth celebrates the 10th successful year, the Bourne Free committee has announced that the theme for 2014 will be... Decades!
Vice Versa 2nd Birthday Party
Vice Versa has now been running for 2 years and it's their birthday on Saturday 8th February 2014.
To celebrate the guys are having a special party with guest DJ Jo Public, go-go dancers, face-painting, massage and more!
Get down to The Xchange from 10.30pm
Church Looks Forward to First Same Sex Marriage
A Bournemouth church welcomed the news from the Culture Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Minister Maria Miller that marriages for same sex couples will begin on 29th March 2014.
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) says they look forward to performing marriage ceremonies in their church building on Hannington Road in Pokesdown which is registered for both marriages and civil partnerships.
What's on at The Cumberland
The Cumberland on East Cliff has a packed entertainment programme for 2014.
Expect exciting entertainment paired with goof food and stunning surroundings!
FRIDAY 14th February - VALENTINES With DIANE JAMES Continue with your romantic mood with our Candlelit Dinner in the Mirabelle with Champagne on arrival - £32.50
WEDNESDAY 26th March - SHOWSTOPPERS - Songs from Broadway and the West End with DIANE JAMES, LEA MARTIN & PAUL SHINAR, Menu 2/3 Course Dinner - £19.90 / £24.90. Show only £12.50
FRIDAY 25th April - BOLLYWOOD NIGHT - with JUST JHOOM with interactive audience participation and Authentic Indian Music With a 2 course Traditional Indian Buffet Dinner - £24.90
THURSDAY 15th May - CERI DUPREE - The amazing international female Impersonator With 2/3 course dinner-for ONE NIGHT ONLY! £29.90 / £34.50
SATURDAY 17th May - EUROVISION PARTY NIGHT with DIANE JAMES & LEA MARTIN presenting the Big Screen and Camp Comper. With a Taste of Europe Buffet. £24.50
FRIDAY 13th June - ADELE TRIBUTE ACT with DIANE JAMES & LEA MARTIN - Menu 2/3 Course Dinner - £29.90 / £34.50.Show only £18.00
