February updates

As LGBT History month is almost over I thought I would take the opportunity to spread the word about some fantastic events taking place in Sheffield to celebrate.

•  On Monday 28th February Sheffield Out of Office - a group set up by and for LGBT professionals in Sheffield to meet, socialise and network - are holding a fantastic pub quiz at the Crucible Corner Bar in Sheffield from 7pm. £2 per person to enter and loads of prizes. http://www.sheffield-outofoffice.co.uk/events.htm Here is the link and whilst you are there check out their site for othe upcoming get togethers.

• Sheffield Eagles rugby team are holding a special game on March 13th and have been raising awareness of their campaign at events around the country. For more info have a look at the LGBT History Month blog http://lgbthmuk.blogspot.com/2011/02/sheffield-eagles-wear-message.html

• Edward Carpenter, one of Sheffield's most prominent gay residents from the past was featured recently on the BBC show Inside Out. The feature is about 19 minutes in and looks at Edward Carpenter's life and literary works. Thanks to Cheryl from the Sheffield Archives for tipping me off about this one. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0071mqm/episodes/player If you enjoy the show and want to learn more about Edward Carpenter the Sheffield Archives is the best place to start. http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/libraries/archives-and-local-studies

Apologies that this post hasn't been as much about my MA but rest assured I will have some more updates on that soon!