25 Years of the Bisexual Flag

The bisexual flag was unveiled 25 years ago on 5 December 1998. The pink purple and blue emblem was launched by designer Michael Page.

Clitheroe

Clitheroe is a town in the Borough of Ribble Valley located 34 miles north-west of Manchester.

Fifteen of us travelled by train, although two of us only just arrived in time due to a delay on the tram. The journey time was one hour and fifteen minutes, but it flew by.

Clitheroe is a very hilly picturesque town and we wandered towards Castle Street where we discovered “Ice and Spice”, a lovely café serving delicious food including homemade cheese and onion pie.

Overlooking the town of Clitheroe is the ancient landmark, Clitheroe Castle. Sitting proudly on top of its limestone mound the Castle has dominated the local skyline for over 800 years. Stunning panoramic views of Ribble Valley’s beautiful, historic landscape can be seen from here which certainly makes the climb up to the top worthwhile!

More photos can be seen here.

Every Body

Every Body is a documentary focussing on three individuals (Sean Saifa Wall, Alicia Roth Weigel and River Gallo) who overcame shame, secrecy and unauthorised surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods.

They chose to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and came out as who they truly were. They are now leaders in a fast-growing global movement advocating for greater understanding of the intersex community and an end to unnecessary surgeries.

Approximately 1.7% of the global population is intersex, and up to 1.1 million people in the UK alone. Being intersex is as common as being a twin.

The film is on general release – see it at HOME Cinema, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN from Friday, 15 December at 6.30pm and various times until Thursday, 21 December.

Watch the trailer here:

Celebrity Mastermind

Clive Myrie hosts another episode of the classic quiz where he asks the questions as four famous faces go under the spotlight and brave the famous black chair, donating to their chosen charities.

Danny O’Carroll, who plays Buster in Mrs Brown’s Boys, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Cheddar Gorgeous, Brendan Sheerin, tour guide from Channel 4’s Coach Trip, and comedian Jayde Adams answer questions on Robbie Keane, Mythical Creatures of the British Isles, the Sagrada Família and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Watch the programme on BBC iplayer.

Rainbow Lottery Super Draw!

Christmas is upon us, and it’s a time for giving – so we’re giving away our biggest prize EVER!

As the festive season approaches, we’re thrilled to spread some holiday cheer with an exciting opportunity for you to make your Christmas merrier than ever: in our big draw on Saturday 23 December, one lucky winner will scoop a whopping £3,000 Christmas cash bonus ready to be spent on anything your heart desires!

Hit the January sales in style, spread the joy by giving back to a cause that holds a special place in your heart, plan your dream holiday getaway, treat yourself to the latest tech and gadgets, spruce up your living space for the new year; the choice is yours!

The special prize draw will take place on Saturday 23 December. If you already have tickets, you don’t need to do anything.

As you know, our Super Draw gives people flexible ways to play – instead of committing to weekly tickets, supporters can choose to just buy tickets for the Super Draw week, meaning more flexibility and less commitment, whilst still supporting Out In The City. Existing supporters can even choose to TOP-UP their tickets just for the week of the Super Draw!

Thank you and good luck!

Buy tickets here.