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Polari : Seminars

Being Ourselves

"It is not just about having equal access to services, it's about being able to be ourselves when we use them". That is what older lesbians have told Polari.

The needs of older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals will be explored in a season of three free half-day seminars being organised by Polari.

The seminars will be held in venues in central, east and south London on 1st November, 30th November and 19th January, and will each focus on one service area: housing, hospitals and support for independence and care.

"These seminars" said Lindsay River, Project Co-ordinator of Polari in Partnership, "will bring together key players to further a new awareness of older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals - as an important cultural minority amongst older service users - and to explore innovative responses to our needs."

Seminar dates (full details on booking):

• Being Ourselves ... Housing Needs of Older Lesbians and Gay Men
  Date: Monday 1st November 2004
  Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
  Venue: Oxford House in Bethnal Green

• Being Ourselves ... Older Lesbians and Gay men in Hospital
  Date: Tuesday 30th November 2004
  Time: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
  Venue: Abbey Community Centre, Westminster

• Being Ourselves ... Older Lesbians and Gay men, Independence and Care
  Date: Wednesday 19th January 2005
  Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
  Venue: Shiraz Mirza Community Hall, Norbiton (Kingston)

Anyone (any age, any sexuality, any geographical area) is welcome to attend the seminars: they will particularly attract older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, and people who work in housing, health or community services.

Those interested should contact Lindsay or Richard during office hours on 020 7255 4480, or email info-polari@madasfish.com, or fax 020 7255 4482.

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