The Thames Reach Employment Academy

I have begun raising & donating funds to the 'Thames Reach' Employment Academy to be administered for the sole use of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender people who have had experiences of Mental Health issues, Complex Needs and homelessness history. Funds raised are for each individual to gain a post graduate degree of their choice. Each LGBT recipient will be employed & remain so for the duration of their course. Employment Academy: http://www.employmentacademy.org.uk/be-a-part-of-it/donate/ Thames Reach: Donate to the LGBT-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Second Chance Education Fund.

My Baby is Growing Up

This evening, not too long after I had received an email with the dates of the forthcoming QLGF - Quaker Lesbian & Gay Fellowship

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  meeting which I attend, and noticed that the on Saturday 11th November 2012, the topic being discussed will be of Gender. I had a phone contact with my beloved son, James. Amongst other things, his voice is breaking and he seems to be growing up so fast. So much time has past since I took him to his first Religious Society of Friends - Quaker Meeting House for Worship, at the Streatham Meeting, aged: seven weeks old.

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During our conversation, my son discussed his activities as a new Air Cadet. He sounded exited about being a member of the Cadets and talked to me about taking part in future Remembrance Day Parades, and seeing me in the crowd, but not being able to turn and look at me or smile.  James then explained, that he will register me in his head and when he has performed his duties, he will smile at me and tell me all about it. James also mentioned that there are girl Cadets with him too. When he then voiced his speculation to me, about the female Cadets ability to keep pace, with the male Cadets when running long distances, he commented, "that's sexist."

My son wished me a happy birthday, several times today. I also confirmed that I will be accompanying him to the London Transport Museum, in Covent Gardens on my birthday. This is because my dear son recently won two tickets to enter the London Transport Museum free of charge, due to his politeness. He then told me about his prize and asked me if I would go with him. I decided using the tickets on my birthday would make it extra special. So I am looking forward to our time together.

Tonight James told me that tomorrow he will be meeting with a friend who he met sometime during his ten years as a Rudolf Steiner Independent school pupil. I am pleased.

I know that my son is a 'Star Trek' fan. However he also likes 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Dr Who', as well as having a life long, deep affection for Air crafts.

Conservative Party Conference - Today.

Today, whilst I was at the Conservative Party Conference, I received a phone call from Lyn, my beloved son James' foster mother. Lyn told me that my son has now joined the Air Cadets. I am so proud of James and proud to be a Conservative.

The magnificent speeches which I lessoned to today, contained public confirmation from Maria Miller MP and Prime Minister David Cameron, that they are committed to Lesbian & Gay equality, including same sex marriage.

I read Bishop Gene Robinson's book 'In the EYE of the STORM, whilst I waited in the queue to enter the hall of the ICC in Birmingham, to hear the speeches. I feel privileged to have met this remarkable man twice, so far.

Above I can be seen in a photo standing next to Buckenham Ward, Cllr. Adrian Joel. 

It was great to see Williams Hague MP.

Some Girls Marry Girls...

Today I spent a lovely few hours at the London School of Economics for my Open University tutorial. Whilst at the LSE, I also attended a lecture from a professor of Social Science.

This afternoon, I enjoyed a relaxing 30 minute swim, afterwards I received the wonderful news I that the "La dolce Vita" [DVD] which I ordered from Amazon.co.uk has been dispatched. Just in case you may be wondering, I am completely smitten with a certain sanctified lady, dressed as a nun. And not Whoopi Goldberg, charming as she is...

I have chosen to take two days off work, as annual leave, this week. The first day will be  Wednesday 10th October 2012, and that will be World Mental Health Day. I will be spending it in Birmingham at the Conservative Party Conference - wearing the pictured Stonewall 'Some Girls Marry Girls. Get Over It!'  whilst listening to Prime Minister David Cameron's speech. The second annual leave day will be Thursday, which I will spend at the Charity Revolving Doors    www.revolving-doors.org.uk   I will be involved in putting together a brief for police leads responsible for the transfer of healthcare in police custody to the NHS. The briefing will give views of people with mental health conditions who have experience of police custody on what healthcare in police custody should look like. Considering my contact with the police, it may be beneficial to share about my experience and my views. 

It will be my birthday, on Saturday. I will be 51 years old. I am really looking forward to it, because I will be able to spend a few hours of quality time, loving and nurturing my beloved son, James and being pampered by him.

'Go Into All the World'

Due to my UNISON Membership: Number 8965401    I look forward to attending a RSVP attendee meeting at the House of Commons on Tuesday 23rd October 2012. As I am a member of the LGCM - Lesbian, Gay, Christian Movement,  and a member of SLAA - Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous, I look forward to attending the 'Go into All the World: LGCM 2012 Annual Conference on Saturday 27th October 2012 and the SLAA UK 'A New Life Unfolding Within Us' 2012 Convention.

I am currently  awaiting a phone call from Rev Sharon Ferguson, to advise me of how I can be of service.

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Go into All the World:  LGCM Annual Conference 2012

I can't believe that it's less than 5 weeks til our Annual Conference and AGM on Saturday 27th October at The Rada Studios (formerly The Drill Hall) in Central London!
 
I am really looking forward to the conference as we have a wonderful line up including workshops, worship, panel discussions and of course a presentation from Simon Barrow.
 
I will be sending you more information on all this and the Friday night entertainment over the next couple of weeks but today I am attaching the Annual Report which can be downloaded by clicking here.  I have listed the programme times below.
 
You will see from the Agenda that we have some interesting items this year with the decision about a new strapline andpresentations from local groups in a bid to host next years conference.
 
If you haven't already booked for the Conference, please do so now by clicking here or by calling the office to request a booking form to be sent through the post.
 
And don't forget - if you are willing to help out on the day please contact me on lgcm@lgcm.org.uk or 02077391249.

Many Blessings,

Sharon
Annual Conference Programme 2012

Friday 26th October
 The evening will start at 7pm with plenty of opportunity to meet other members, the Trustees and some of the conference speakers over cheese and wine. At 7.30 we will be educated and entertained by Vinyl Closet as they track the history of gay and lesbian people through music. The evening ends at 9pm.



Saturday 27th October
        
09.30 – 10.00    Registration
10.00 – 10.15    Opening Worship
10.15 – 11.15    Denomination Panel Discussion
11.15 – 11.30    Tea/Coffee Break
11.30 – 12.20    Workshop 1
12.25 – 13.15    Workshop 2
13.15 – 14.00    Lunch
14.00 – 15.45    AGM
15.45 – 16.00    Tea/Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.15    Plenary – Simon Barrow
17.15 – 18.00    Closing Worship with Communion

Last weekend to buy Convention Tickets for £10.00 – Price goes up to £15.00 on Monday 1 October 2012

*The convention is very close, 13/14th October. We have a great venue, Chelsea Academy, with good transport links.

*Programme - we will have 40 meetings with chairs on a wide range of topics, ranging from Step work to Higher Power and Dating.

*Keynote Speakers - we have an impressive line up of international speakers:

- Barbara, one of the founders of SLAA, will return to speak;

- we have a couple from Sweden who are among the top experts on sex and love addiction in the world, with their own SLAA personal history as a couple (they will give keynote speeches and be available for question and answer sessions);

- as well as a speaker from Germany.

*Literature - there will be a literature desk as in past years.

*Entertainment - there will be Entertainment 5.30-6.45 on Saturday evening.

*Food - there will be hot food available for purchase at very reasonable prices. A meal at lunchtime both days and dinner on Saturday evening. Plus hot snacks and other snacks and drinks throughout the day.

*Volunteers - we still need more volunteers to help on the weekend. Giving perhaps 30 minutes or 1 hour of their time per person.

*Tickets - we have sold about over 100 tickets and the target is 300. So please remind people in all your meetings about the convention and what a great event it is. Tickets are £10 until the end of September, then £15, so this is the last week to buy at £10!

*Website - details of the convention are on the website. Including how to buy tickets by bank transfer, if you are somewhere where there are no ticket seller.

Extract from http://www.slaauk.org/slaa-convention-2012

SLAA UK is proud to present our Convention 2012:

A New Life Unfolding Within Us

Central London Location: Chelsea Academy, Lots Rd, London, SW10 0AB

Dates: Its on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 2012

Saturday: Registration from 9.15am, Serenity Prayer and Welcome 10am, Speakers and Meetings until 7pm 

Sunday: 9.45am to 5.00pm

Tickets:

Buy your ticket NOW: available from most meetings..

£10 b4 Oct 1st. £15 after. From London tkt sellers or pay £10/£15 into UK Augustine Fellowship – Convention account. LLOYDS TSB. a/c 22969660. Sort: 30-80-42. IMPORTANT: Give mobile no & first name as ref - we will text you. Please pass on especially to members outside of London.

SLAA 2012 Convention 13th/14th October 2012

SLAA 2012 Convention 13th/14th October 2012. 

Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, SW10 0AB. 

£10 b4 Oct 1st. £15 after. From London tkt sellers or pay £10/£15 into UK Augustine Fellowship – Convention account. LLOYDS TSB. a/c 22969660. Sort: 30-80-42. IMPORTANT: Give mobile no & first name as ref - we will text you. 

Please pass on especially to members outside of London. 

www.slaauk.org

Augustineconvention@gmail.com


I am looking forward to attending the SLAA 2012 Convention. That weekend, I will celebrate my fifty-first birthday. I will be spending three hours of quality time with my beloved son James and on the Sunday of that weekend, I will be going to Soho to see amazing performance of: Miss Hope Spring.

SLAA - Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous

3 DAYS LEFT TO BUY DISCOUNT SLAA - Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous CONVENTION TICKET (£10)*great venue near Chelsea Harbour *Barbara L from USA co-author of SLAA Handbook *Q&A with Swedish couple - over 30 yrs experience treating sex & love addiction. 
Please pass on

I plan to attend this convention.