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CARREY FRIEND IOMLGBT
NEWSLETTER APRIL 2011
I know we broke our promise in 2010 to try and get out more regular newsletters. I also know that the web site is not as up to date as it should be. However last year there was not much to report. Now we have lots to report. Exciting times. Please read on, do not be put off by the size of the info sent out with this newsletter. This newsletter, and its attachments and enclosures, is being posted to the CF IOM LGBT web site, IOMLGBT Facebook page, TQ Facebook page and electronically and by surface post to our mailing list members OK, so what have you got today? Well first notice of the 20th CF AGM, accounts and an Agenda. It is to be at Guys & Dolls in Walpole Avenue on 18th May at 19.30. Please attend, as the meeting will also be discussing activities for the future, including a restructure aimed at broadening its base and activities and services on offer. Second a proposal for consultation. Please read it carefully and respond, by 30 April, so we have an idea of what sort of activities and services and facilities you want us to try and provide. We think it is exciting and worthwhile. Third a list of what is on activity wise over the next few months We are still offering one on one befriending counselling and support via Carrey Friend. The walking group stared in 2010 is grown from strength to strength and is offering walks every three weeks all year around. The web site is in the process of being up dated. The police have a diversity initiative with a scrutiny group and regular drop in's. We are working on a new third party reporting and advocacy initiative and also examining a public sex environment policing policy. The Department of Education and Children has an LGBT teen and youth drop in at Café Laare in Lord Street. The LGBT group have been busy with the rainbow Ball 23 July at the Empress Hotel 7.30pm for 8.00 tickets £30 to £40 and with the consultation proposals and have started a new IOM LGBT Facebook page and hope to follow up with a full programme of events for the future The management and staff at Guys & Dolls and G&D’s 2 and Danny’s are organising a night out with Chris de Bray on <> at <> meal and show £16, show only £3.00 You really should sign up for the IOMLGBT Facebook page and the IOM Police Facebook page as well as the CF web site and the Forums. You will get regular info and be kept up to date between news letters Useful Links
Forums: http://www.gayinfo.org.im/forums/ E-mail to ask for mentoring, counselling, befriending, or to be added to (or amend) the e-mail or postal mailing lists: friend@gayinfo.org.im IOMLGBT Facebook page: https://www.login.facebook.com/home.php?sk=2361831622#!/home.php?sk=group_189521577733626 Team Queer Facebook page: https://www.login.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5872211834 IOM Police Diversity Scrutiny Group Facebook page: https://www.login.facebook.com/home.php?sk=2361831622#!/home.php?sk=group_183123051709496 DATA PROTECTION NOTICE
We do not want you to receive these newsletters by post or e-mail if you do not want to do so. All our data is kept secure, under lock and key and we would never sell or distribute it to any third party. We comply with the Date Protection principles If you want to join our postal mailing list or to be removed from it please write to CFIOMLGBT at 16 Willowbrook Gardens Douglas IM2 2QQ with your name and address and asking to be added or removed. If you want to join our e- mailing list or to be removed from it please e-mail friend@gayinfo.org your name, address and a valid e-mail address asking to be added or removed or reply to this e-mail with the word remove in the subject line IOM WHAT’S ON DIARY SPRING SUMMER 2011
Regular events
Walking Group
Unless otherwise stated; the start time for these walks will be 1315hr. for 1330hr Start.
This is to enable a somewhat longer break for refreshments/barbecue/swim.hope we
don't disturb the seals!!
This is a catalogue of individual favourite walks; selected by our regular membership. I
hope you will agree that they include some of the most spectacular and interesting hill
and coastal walking that the Island has to offer.
2nd.April. Ramsey Pier to North Barrule. Meeting Point is the car park at Ramsey Pier.
23rd.April. Glen Maye and the Coastal Footpath to the Sloc. Meeting Point is the car
park at the Waterfall Hotel in Glen Maye.
14th.May. Laxey Valley; the Mines and Agneash. Meeting Point is Browns Cafe in Laxey.
18th June. Santon Gorge and the Coastal Footpath to Port Grenaugh. Meeting Point is
Kirk Santon Church.
9th.July. Slieau Ruy, Greeba Mountain and the Kings Forest. Meeting Point is the Old
Crosby Railway Station opposite Ellerslie Quarry; Marown.
30th.July. Glen Wyllin and Glen Mooar. Meeting Point is Glen Wyllin car park.
20th.August. The Chasms; Cregneash and Fleshwick Bay. Meeting Point is the car park
at Kallow Point Port St.Mary. 1030hr Start.
10th.September. Sulby Glen and Druidale. Meeting Point is the car park at Ravensdale.
1st.October. Hibernia and Ascent of North Barrule. Meeting Point is Ballure
Reservoir.yes I know it's a repeat!. but what a spectacular hike to complete our
Summer Season.
We also plan a full days hike over the Millenium Way; and also complete the Coastal
Route from Peel to Castletown. To be confirmed at a later date. Everyone is welcome to
attend these walks; and you don't have to be 'Super Fit' to participate.
Police Drop In's
The Diversity is held at Ballacloan School Demesne Road Douglas as follows and takes
place monthly at 6.30 pm on each occasion. 07 April, 05 May, 02 June, 07 July, 04
August, and 01 September. If you have an issue with LGBT policing, hate crime or just
want to see what a gay, or gay friendly cop looks like, why not go along. To have a view
aired at the police diversity Scrutiny Group, either post to the IOM LGBT Police Facebook
page or e-mail friend@gayinfo.org.im
IOM LGBT Committee
Meets at the Sefton Hotel Douglas at 18.00 in the Library, which is at the back of the Sir
Normans Bar on 6 and 20 April 4 and 18 May (CF AGM) 1, 15 and 29 June, 6 and 20
July. Come along, you will be made welcome and can join in planning the ball and future
activities and services. NB the meeting on 18 May is to be held at Guys & Dolls in
Walpole Avenue
Café Laare LGBT teen and youth drop in
Meets at Café Laare in Lord Street by the bus station every Tuesday evening at 6.00pm. Age range
school attenders and early 20’s. Youth workers in attendance. Go meet people your own age in a safe
environment with qualified staff to talk to and help

One off events
Night out with Chris de Bray
<Date> Guys & Dolls Show bar 8.00pm Cocktails on arrival, 2 course meal, half bottle wine per
person, bar drinks special promotion, cabaret by the fabulous Chris de Bray. Tickets £16 from Guys &
dolls Danny’s and G&D’s 2. Tickets for performance only (entrance after 10pm £3.00

Carrey Friend AGM and LGBT community meeting
18 May at 19.30 at Guys & Dolls Walpole Avenue. See Agenda, and accounts attached. Meeting
preceded by IOMLGBT committee meeting at 18.00 and followed by a discussion on the proposals,
also attached, and the feedback to the consultation and the possibility of meeting, mixing and having
a drink. No alcohol served whilst formal parts of meeting in progress
Barbecue
24 June from 12.30 pm at Castletown Promenade/beach on the way to Derbyhaven at the car park
to the seaward side of the road just past the low flying aircraft signs. Beach Games, bring something
Bring your own food and drink and something to share. Join the IOMLGBT Facebook page for more
details

Rainbow Ball
23 July at 19.30 for 20.00 at the Empress Hotel Douglas. Tickets £30, £35 and £40 (more expensive
tickets have a sponsored drinks reception and goodie bag entitlement) 3 course dinner, coffee, wine
and entertainment. Kitty Litter, Disco, the fabulous Gareth Leece, charity auction and raffle, slave
auction. Fun until the early hours.
Tickets from
John on 611999 or friend@gayinfo.org.im,
Lee & Nathan on 825743 or leeclarke83@gmail.com ,
David on 330768 or davidakarran@yahoo.co.uk ,
Jamie on <> or beajamie@msn.com
Phil on 209606 or pcolvin@manxyakker.co.uk ,
Dan & Ryan on <> or gradan@manx.net ,
Gareth on <> or hellion1984@googlemail.com
George on <> or georgecampbell@manx.net
Sam on <>
Terrance on <>
and from Guys & Dolls, G&D’s 2 and Danny’s, plus Aimi at the Clarendon and Ann Summers in
Strand Street Douglas
Or by post from 16 Willowbrook Gardens Douglas IM2 2QQ
Or electronically by request or PM from IOMLGBT Facebook page:
www.login.facebook.com/home.php?sk=2361831622#!/home.php?sk=group_189521577733626
Or CF IOMLGBT forums
http://www.gayinfo.org.im/forums/

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