Greater Manchester Pride Network

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Great breakfast event this morning @HOME_mcr “In Conversation with” @nazirafzal thanks to @SlaterHeelisLaw absolutely loved listening to Nazir’s personal story from his own family perspective to his journey in to law and as Chief Crown Prosecutor for the NW - inspirational 👍❤️

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Today 27th September 2024, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the European Court of Human Rights ruling which led to the lifting of THE GAY BAN in the UK Armed Forces.

Yesterday, I, along with 24 other @RoyalAirForce Veterans, with family, friends, loved ones and current serving personnel attended RAF Cranwell for the Royal Air Force Restorative Measures Presentation - which came out the Lord Ethertons recommendations from his report on LGBT Veterans serving between 1967 - 2000.

We were handed a written reproduction of the PM's apology from July 2023, written apology from Air Marshall Sir Rich Knighton - Chief of Air Staff, an updated "Cleared Certificate of Service", a Beret with Cap Badge as well as the Etherton Ribbon.

Thank you to the Royal Air Force Inclusion Team, Restorative Measurers Officer, @RAF_LGBT Air Vice-Marshal @SimonEdwardsRAF (Director of People) and especially Lord Etherton who came personally to present us.

Such a heartwarming, emotional day - a day, I never thought would happen. It was lovely to be around so many LGBT Veterans who, over the last few years, thanks to @fightingwpride we have become close friends Caroline Paige Andrew Hartle Ken Wright Steve Purves Tim Hooley Charlie Brown Graeme Grady, John Beckett & others.

As you know, the fight for all the recommendations is far from over, we still have work to do.... But as for yesterday, I feel there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I am PROUD to have served XxX

[Darren Knight @misterknight]

We marched.

We protested.

We shouted [I shouted a lot].

We had a Minister.

We had Drag Queens [amazing Drag Queens].

We had people living with #HIV [the most important bit].

We had the best day telling people that HIV stigma is done ❤️

#ManchesterPride

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

A massive THANK YOU to @ManchesterPride community fund. A few weeks ago the @Divinadecampo mural had been defaced, with support from the fund, original artist @Akse_P19 was able to restore it to its former glory looking fabulous in time 4 #ManchesterPrideFrstival @MCCCityCentre

[George House Trust @GeorgeHouseTrst]

We're standing with over 20 charities to urge the next Government to deliver the historic goal of zero HIV cases by 2030. With just five years until 2030, our joint manifesto One Parliament Left sets out urgent actions Parliament must take to achieve this: https://t.co/5Y8tiLBhaN

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

This is how seahorses give birth!!

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Happy #transdayofvisibility
🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

To all my trans siblings,- As a fierce trans ally…
🏳️‍⚧️ I see you.
🏳️‍⚧️ I care for you.
🏳️‍⚧️ I’ll do everything in my power to make your voices heard and protect you.
🏳️‍⚧️ I call on others to do the same! 📢✊🏻💕

#tdov #tdov2024
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[Greater Manchester Pride Network @GM_PrideNetwork]

AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️

[Mayor of Bury @burymayor]

We raised over £2k at my Mayoral charity do last night which’ll go to @BurySams @EarlyBreakUK & @SmithMagenisUK

THANK YOU to everyone involved in making the night a success including @BuryCouncil officers, @FusilierMuseum venue, @DeliciousBury catering, @burymusic brass band…

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Thanks to everybody who attended the LGBTQ+ Festive Carol Concert @ManCathedral it was amazing to see 800 people celebrating Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Thanks to those who purchased a bauble to put on the Christmas Tree in @Sackville_MCR they are now in place @canalstmancs

[Dr Paul Martin OBE 🧜‍♂️🏳️‍🌈 @PaulMartinOBE]

Wonderful evening at @ManCathedral for the annual LGBTQ+ carol concert in aid of @LGBTfdn @GeorgeHouseTrst @TheProudTrust @ManchesterPride @SparkleMCR @aktcharity amazing speakers, brilliant singers and 800 guests…thank you to everyone for making this a fantastic start to Xmas❤️

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Don't miss out on free HIV screenings, PrEP initiation, and sexual health screenings today till 5pm @G_A_YManchester with @TheNorthernISH @GMPaSH and @LGBTfdn ! Stay safe and take care of your sexual health. #KnowYourStatus #WAD2023 #GAYManchester @canalstmancs @GeorgeHouseTrst

[Friends of Sackville Gardens @Sackville_MCR]

Big Village Tidy Up. Do you have an hour to spare tomorrow Thursday 30th? We'll be joining other volunteer groups to tidy up in time for the World Aids Day vigil the next day. Meet LGBT Foundation 72 Sackville St 1.30; or at Beacon of Hope at 2.30.

[Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙 @CarlAustinBehan]

Evening, #LGBT activity taking place across @greatermcr - @canalstmancs @LGBTfdn @Gaydio @MENnewsdesk @ILoveMCR @LGBTConsortium @ManCityCouncil @SparkleWeekend @BuryCouncil @RochdaleCouncil @TheProudTrust @PrideInLeaders @GeorgeHouseTrst @The_SundayBoys @OurRoomMCR @BeeNetwork ❤️

[Dr Paul Martin OBE 🧜‍♂️🏳️‍🌈 @PaulMartinOBE]

Anyone who has a problem with this flag in its entirety really shouldn't be following me. Best to leave now as we probably wouldn't get on if we ever met.

[Greater Manchester Pride Network @GM_PrideNetwork]

Looks like a great night, gutted I couldn’t be there x

[Mayor of Bury @burymayor]

A very special evening celebrating the Jewish Festival of Succot with an interfaith dinner hosted by @JewishMCR.

Warm words from Rabbi David, Bernie, @MarkAdlestone, @MaryLizWalker1 & @GMLO_UK good company & great food.

To everyone celebrating, Chag Sameach! 🎉

[GM Lieutenancy @GMLO_UK]

Less than 2 weeks until the deadlines are upon us. Get your nominations in for the @TheKingsAwards and @KingsAwardVS before you run out of time.

[GM Lieutenancy @GMLO_UK]

The deadlines for @TheKingsAwards and @KingsAwardVS are swiftly approaching. If you know of a voluntary group or business in Greater Manchester that deserve national recognition then learn how to nominate them here: https://t.co/Hjn3MbUT70

[Chorlton Pride @ChorltonPride]

We’re thrilled to have the one and only Queen Bayard back with us as the host of our performance stage! We’ll be sharing the full lineup over the coming weeks, so stay tuned! 🥳