[met LGBT] eBulletin Issue 01
London MET LGBT
info at metlgbt.co.uk
Tue Sep 25 00:01:29 BST 2007
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This is the most recent edition of the met lgbt eBulletin. The eBulletin is
here to keep you, the members, informed about events, campaigning and more!
We hope you enjoy and look forward to hearing from and seeing you soon. PS
This email will be sent this week and next week to ensure that new members
get to see it :)
Newsletter Index
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Introduction from the President
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Fresher's Month
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Destination Met
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Top Tips
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Advice and Information
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About Us and Contacting Us
An Introduction from the President!
<http://www.metlgbt.co.uk/newsletter/images/presidentsml.JPG> So, you have
just got to London and want to meet new people, where do you start with this
mammoth task? Your first stop should be Met LGBT! While going to an event
and meeting a completely new group of people may sound a bit daunting – it's
a great way to get new friends, explore your local scene, and even get
involved in local, regional and national campaigning.
You've probably heard very little about LGBT societies and may not know what
to expect. Met LGBT is a really active society with loads for people to do
and has a really good group of people leading it. Throughout October we will
be running nights out, Destination Met (a huge student party), a movie night
and more!
I really encourage you and your friends to come along and take part in what
we do, the society is more than just a place to get drunk, it is somewhere
to meet friends, have fun and try to promote equality by getting everyone
involved.
I really hope to see you soon!
Phillipe Chiarella
President and Founder, Met LGBT
Fresher's Month
Well, we all want Fresher's to last forever - but for met lgbt it will last
for a month! We have listed some of the hottest student events organised in
a calendar which will be emailed out on Friday! The events being organised
by Met LGBT are below:
<http://www.metlgbt.co.uk/newsletter/images/soc101.jpg> LGBT Society 101
An introduction to the Society
Weds 10th Oct 7.00pm to 8.30pm
A basic outline of the society will be given along with a brief talk on
where students can go to get help if they need it, sexual health advice and
more.
The majority of the event will be fun with quizzes and other activities.
Destination MET @ the hub (see below)
Special Fresher's Event
Weds 17th Oct 8pm to 1am
<http://www.metlgbt.co.uk/newsletter/images/movies.jpg> MET @ the Movies
Mon 22nd Oct 6.30pm
Why rely on alcohol or expensive cinema tickets? We will be showing LGBT
related films at met @ the movies!
Good movies, good company, what more could you want? Note: You will have to
bring your own refreshments.
Strike! Gay Bowling @ the Trocadero
Tues 23rd Oct 9pm
Does what it says on the tin! We will go en masse to Strike Bowling! It is
an opportunity not to be missed! It will not be a competition, just fun!
Strike Bowling is a superb bowling experience with club DJs, prizes and
great hosts! Don't miss out!
GMFA Course (Guys only we're afraid)
Weds 24th Oct 6.30pm
Met LGBT will be running, in conjunction with Queen Mary SU LGBT, one of
GMFAs free courses. Sex & Your Arse looks at the biology of the arse and
anal sex. It covers how the arse is implicated in HIV transmission.
Meal and Soho Pub Crawl
Mon 29th Oct 7.30pm
What more is there to say? The event will start with food and then a tour of
Soho.
If there are enough people – this will be in teams on a Monday night where
drinks are cheap and cheerful! We will end up at G-A-Y.
Destination Met
Destination Met Image <http://www.metlgbt.co.uk/newsletter/images/dm.jpg>
Top Tips for the London Scene
1. Get used to the main travel routes home - you don't want to be lost
and having to get a taxi at 5am!
2. Make sure you always have your ID - most venues operate an Under 21
Policy - if you do look under 21, you will most likely be ID'd!
3. Always carry your NUS Card - and we mean your NUS card - many venues
will only accept official NUS ID - but if you have it - it can save you
loads on club entry.
4. Buy early! For most clubs you can buy the tickets a week in advance
- this is especially useful if there is a band you want to see at a venue.
5. Get a G-A-Y membership card - most people love it and won't admit to
it! G-A-Y is one of the best student haunts with most weekday drinks at £2
or less. A membership card means you can Q-Jump anyday, anytime, any G-A-Y
venue! More at <http://www.g-a-y.co.uk> www.g-a-y.co.uk
6. Think safety first! If you go home with someone, make sure your
friends know where you are going and who with.
7. Be aware of how much you are drinking and alcohol and drugs could
lead to you taking unnecessary risks like unsafe sex. Never leave your drink
alone, it could get spiked!
8. Where possible get cash out before you go out, and don't flash it
about – students and young people are most likely to be the victims of crime
and standing at a cash point drunk increases that chance!
9. If you are going home with someone, don't forget you can pick up
free condoms or lube at most lgbt venues – why take the risk of not wrapping
up?
10. Need any advice? Met LGBT is here for you, just drop us an email!
At the end of the day, student life is about fun (and studying), so enjoy
yourself – but be safe!
Advice and Information
This section is meant to give you some contacts for advice and information
on a range of issues. It will develop as time goes on - more advice can be
found at <http://www.metlgbt.co.uk> www.metlgbt.co.uk
MetSU Diversity Officer - if you have any issues regarding discrimination or
other diversity issues please contact this officer but also copy into the
email info at metlgbt.co.uk and we will chase the issue -
<mailto:diversity.su at londonmet.ac.uk> diversity.su at londonmet.ac.uk
NUS LGBT Campaign - The National Union of Students' page for LGBT issues.
You can also find contacts for LGBT organisations and the NUS LGBT officers
- <http://officeronline.co.uk/lgbt> officeronline.co.uk/lgbt
London LGBT Switchboard -advice and information at the end of the phone -
020 7837 7324
Galop - A charity dedicated to challenging homophobic and transphobic hate
crime - <http://www.galop.org.uk> galop.org.uk
About Us and Contacting Us
Contact Us!
Check out our website! <http://www.metlgbt.co.uk/> www.metlgbt.co.uk
Email us! <mailto:info at metlgbt.co.uk> info at metlgbt.co.uk
Facebook: <http://www.metlgbt.co.uk/facebook> www.metlgbt.co.uk/facebook
MySpace: <http://www.myspace.com/metlgbt> www.myspace.com/metlgbt
MET LGBT aims to get people together who identify themselves as Lesbian ,
Gay , Bisexual , Trans or undecided . You will be able to meet all sorts of
other people who define themselves as LGBT and will realise that everyone is
unique and individual .
MET LGBT aims to:
* Support LGBT students within London Met
* Promote and represent the views and interests of LGBT students
* Hold events, social and educational, for LGBT students
* Campaign on LGBT issues
* Be fun and inclusive!
Do you want more information? Contact Us at <mailto:info at metlgbt.co.uk>
info at metlgbt.co.uk
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