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11am - 4pm
The Higgins Bedford is very excited to be a hub venue for the OUTing the Past Festival for the second year running. February marks the beginning of LGBT History Month and the theme this year is Peace, Reconciliation and Activism.
There will be stall holders with information on LGBT History, as well as LGBT rights, support and activism. Confirmed stalls include Schools Out UK, Q Youth Bedford and the Terrance Higgins Trust. Also, a dynamic range of speakers will present on themes including trans rights, sex education, suffrage and mermaids.
Click here to view the full programme of the day.
As the nephew of Harvey Milk, the iconic civil rights leader, Stuart has taken his uncle’s message of authenticity, example of courage, and the power of collaboration onto the global stage supporting local, regional and national human rights struggles and emerging LGBT communities on the ground in over 60 nations on six continents.
Stuart Milk will speak about his work and continuing the work of his uncle.
Image Courtesy of the Milk Foundation
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‘The Oldest New Woman and Her Incorrigible Welsh Friend’
Jane Hoy and Helen Sandler will present the hidden histories of Victorian activists Frances Power Cobbe and Mary Charlotte Lloyd, exploring how they met in Rome, their activism as suffragists of the 1870s, campaigns against vivisection and some of the conversations they had between themselves and their friends about their lives and passions.
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Mermaids: A Twist in the Tale
What is it about mermaids that make them so popular with the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ people?
Sacha Coward explores the popular mythical figure of the mermaid, including the story behind the much beloved, but poorly understood Walt Disney classic ‘The Little Mermaid’.
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Click here for more details about LGBT History Festival 2019
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The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
01234 718618
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 11am to 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 2 – 5pm
Closed Mondays
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