Rainbow Forum
The Rainbow Forum is a group of individuals that aim to provide a support network to any LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or individuals Questioning their sexual orientation) people within Herefordshire. We have monthly meetings, various outings and social events and are here to support anyone within our geographical area that has any concerns, questions or are simply looking for support with issues around sexual orientation.
Many of us feel as though living in a rural area means that we are less likely to find an LGBT support network, and whilst it is true that there is likely to be just over 7000 LGBT individuals throughout Herefordshire this does not mean that these support networks do not exist. Please feel free to contact us and become part of a group that is out to support the community in any way we can.
The Committee
Chair Lynsey Radmore, 07732 074900, lynsey.radmore@googlemail.com
Secretary Howard Hyman, 07780 118284, howard.hyman@gmail.com
Treasurer Martyn Green, 07779 139747, martyn.green@courtyard.org.uk
Social Secretary David Moore, 07707 626806, davidjohnmoore@live.com
Social Secretary Hen Bradshaw, 07528 275346, henoncamping@gmail.com
(Family events)
Outside In rep Alison Wells, 07800 726976, aliwells@live.co.uk
Autumn Rainbow rep Howard Hyman (also RF Secretary)
All members of the committee are themselves LGB or T.
The committee meet from 6-7pm on the last Thursday of the month at the Courtyard. Anyone who wishes to do so can put an item on the agenda by contacting the secretary or chair. We welcome anyone interested to join the committee for a drink in the bar at the Courtyard from 7:30pm on the last Thursday of the month.
Autumn Rainbow
Autumn Rainbow is a support and social group for older LGBT people in Herefordshire. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm on the Mezzanine, at the Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Hereford. For further info, phone Howard on 01432 264 432 or email autumnrainbow@gmx.com
Outside In
Outside In is a youth led group for young LGBT people, as well as their friends and families. This group runs throughout Herefordshire but is based in Hereford City Centre.
They are currently developing a social network to provide information, advice and a supportive network for individuals in order to allow them to be who they are and who they would like to be, free of problems from predjudice and discrimination.
They are also developing a Schools Project because it is the belief that through education we can tackle the inequalities faced by LGBT individuals. Our aim is to inform students about a wide veriety of issues affecting LGBT individuals such as percieved stereotypes, homophobic bullying (as well as bullying in general), personal and family relationships and health.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or are interested in taking part in any aspect of the groups activities. Their direct email is outside_in@live.co.uk and they also have a facebook group (please note that this is currently a closed group so send them a message and request their friendship!!) that you can access either by searching on facebook for Outside In or alternatively click on this link .
