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Registered Charity number : 1134091 Patron - Graham Norton
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For details of the HRRA History Project email [email protected]
Hastings & Rother Rainbow Alliance Working to support the LGBT local community
Members of HLC
Time for health and wellbeing
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Spring 2017
Hast ings & Rother Rainbow Al l iance
The LGBT Healthy Living Club is an exclusive over 50's, fortnightly club which meets at the Y Centre, St Pauls Road, St Leonards On Sea from 10am - 12.
The club is run by AgeUK and supported by HRRA. An informal club, sessions cost £1 per time.
Members have an opportunity to try various different activities and sports, access information and guidance on healthy lifestyles and healthy eating and make new friends. We have members that are fit and active and those whose mobility and health is not always as they would wish, but there is something for everyone to do.
We have had some lovely walks, tried Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dancercise, Zumba Gold, Mindfulness and meditation - all with qualified instructors. We have played Boccia, badminton, bowls, tennis, table tennis, New Age Kurling and quoits and made smoothies.
Our members come from all walks of life but will give you a hearty welcome.
We can help with door to door transport if you need this to get to the club. If you have a skill or talent that you would like to share with us or fancy coming along to one of our next sessions then please contact Sally at [email protected] or phone /text 07739 082538 or contact HRRA.
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HRRA history project
Trans group support network
The trans group continues to meet on a monthly basis offering friendship and support to those identifying as trans gender. We meet in a discreet and safe location for an informal discussion about issues important to the community. Please get in touch if you feel we can help in any way. It is also a supportive environment to explore the more personal side of feelings.
Contact Paris and Gary at [email protected] or phone 07593 444677
Care for the Carers (supporting Carers in East Sussex) have introduced a new LGBT carers group to help support members of the LGBT community in their caring role.
If you provide unpaid support to a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems, you are a carer. Our LGBT carers group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month between 2-3.30. It’s a chance for you to spend time with other carers and share common interests and experiences and to receive information and advice. If you are interested in attending this group, please contact Sam Earwaker on 01323 738390 or just drop in. Address: Southwater Communi-ty Centre, 1 Stainsby Street, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6LA . Starts 4th January 2017.
Our HRRA History Project collects LGBT life histories.
We are looking for volunteers to take part in this very important work.
Could you share some of your memories and experienc-es? Or could you help us with interviews and organising the project?
For more information contact :[email protected]
HRRA stall at ‘Radical Histories in Hastings and St Leonards’ event
LGBT Carers Group Hastings Pride 2017
The launch of Hastings Pride was a very popular and successful event last August. This year Pride will be a major event in the town.
Pride 2017 will take place on Sunday August 27th and will include a grand parade, music, stalls and speakers. The intention is to show-case Hastings and surrounding area’s cultur-al diversity. If you would like to take part or help with the organisation please contact HRRA or look on HRRA website or Hastings Pride Facebook page for details.
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HRRA takes part in International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17th May by distributing information leaflets to help combat hate crime. Rother Council and Hastings Council fly the rainbow flag over their Town Halls for IDAHOBIT. The rainbow flag has been the symbol of LGBT pride since the 1970s. The colours reflect the diversity of the LGBT community.
Matt West, police hate crime co-ordinator
for East Sussex, spoke at HRRA’s AGM. He
urged LGBT people to come forward and
report hate crimes and he outlined some of
the initiatives that are being introduced
locally to encourage people to report hate
crimes. People are often reluctant to report
hate crimes for a variety of reasons. Matt
said that many people do not realise that
hate crimes include name-calling or graffiti
and he said that if an offender gets away
with these they may go on to commit other
crimes such as assault.
HRRA members taking part in IDAHOBIT in Bexhill (top left) and Hastings (top right)
Another reason why people often do not want to report hate crime is because they do not want to go to court. Matt explained that hate crime victims do not have to give evidence in court. Sometimes people do not want to report hate crimes to the police and so Matt has provided training for Citizens Advice Offices and Rother Customer Services so that people can report there instead of to the police. There is also a smart phone app available where the victim can photograph the offender and give self-evidence. Marc, the hate crime co-ordinator at Hastings Voluntary Action, can provide support to victims of hate crime.
HRRA encourages all those experiencing hate
crime to report it. Those reporting can choose
whether they want the matter taken further or
noted to get a bigger picture. To report a hate
crime contact the police on 101, or contact
HRRA.
Tackling hate crime
Registered Charity number : 1134091 Patron - Graham Norton
Trustees
Trustees are elected by you, the HRRA members, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Current Trustees/Officers were elected at the last AGM November 2016:
Nadine West and Les Tostevin Co - Chairs
Mary Benton Secretary
Ben Sallows Treasurer
Barbara Martin Tony Morvay Publicity
Dorothy Amos Karen Clarke Mark Barwell
Jackie Langley Paris Nolan Natasha Scott
Not a member yet? Do you want to join HRRA? It is free to join! Download a membership form from our website or email [email protected]
HASTINGS & ROTHER RAINBOW ALLIANCE
HRRA Trans Group. We meet on last Wednesday of each month in Hastings. Please contact [email protected] to find out more about the group from the organizers, telephone 07593 444677, or have a look at the group’s webpage:http://www.hrra.org.uk/trans/
HRRA Lunch and Supper Club. Sociable meals in local restaurants. Contact: [email protected] for details.
Womens Afternoon Tea/Coffee 1st Thursday of every month 3pm - 5pm. Cafe at De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. Come along for some fantastic sea views & good company. Look out for a likely looking group of 6 to 20 women…. usually found seated in the 2nd/furthest part of the cafe.
Every Sunday - Local LGBT people meet from 1pm at the Azur Bistro, Marina, St. Leonards on Sea (Road level entrance, ask at the Bar by entrance for Rainbow Alliance group.) Snacks are available, and from 12pm a roast meal can be purchased for £6.95. Open to all LGBT.
HRRA Walking Club. We walk three to four miles on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month, and finish up at a pub for lunch. All LGBT welcome. Contact [email protected] for details.
Rainbow Aces Bridge Club meets on Sunday afternoons from 3.15pm. Contact Sloan at [email protected] for details.
HRRA Lesbian Book Group in Hastings. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month. We read and discuss books chosen by members from the whole range of lesbian literature . New members welcome. Contact [email protected]
HRRA Rainbow Book Group meets every six weeks to discuss a book proposed by its members. The group has a focus on books by gay authors or with a gay men’s theme; it complements the lesbian book group, and is open to all members of HRRA. Contact Michael, email [email protected]
Regular events
Address
HRRA c/o Ore Community Centre
Ore Centre
455 Old London Road.
Hastings, TN35 5BH
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07593 444677
Website: www.hrra.org.uk
New HRRA ‘under the rainbow’ Facebook Group
HRRA have had a Facebook page (search for Hastings and Rother Rainbow Alliance on Facebook or find a link on the main website) for some time. We have now also set up a private Facebook Group, which is a private social space for HRRA members to chat, make new friends and get to know one another. We hope that members will use this space to socialise, talk about local events, collaborate in arranging new ones, chat about local issues (and not so local) as well as all other things LGBT. See the main HRRA Facebook page for the link to join.
Keep up to date with all local LGBT events
Register for the free weekly “What’s On” email by contacting Tony.
email: [email protected]