Events: 28 February - 2 March 2009

The Discussion Group on Monday had quite a high attendance, which was quite promising for the start of the year. I hope to see you all next Monday (2 March) in Room CL 329, in the Centlivres Building, from 16:45 for tea, coffee, biscuits and a discussion on “Pride – Reinforcing Stereotypes or Furthering the LGBTI Agenda?” It’s bound to be interesting as there are quite diverse views on the subject.

On the topic of Pride, an “Alternative” Calendar of Pride Events is being organised by a breakaway group of LGBTI stakeholders. Tonight there will be a talk on “Male Rape & Sexual Violence” at Friendly Society in Green Point at 7pm. Please contact Triangle Project for more information regarding this and other events.

Then on Saturday (28 February) we’ll be marching as RainbowUCT, in the Cape Town Pride Parade. We’ll be marching with a 5 x 3m long flag, starting off at Green Point Traffic Department at 12pm (please try to be there by 11:45) and ending at Prestwich Primary School, where the Pride Carnival is being held. The entrance fee to the Carnival is R30 and its loads of fun – live entertainment, arts & crafts, fashion show, drag performances and FABULOUS t-shirts for sale by Westley!!!

And just to be clear - this Friday (27 February), we’ll be having our Opening Function at 6pm at the UCT Club in the Sports Centre. Snacks will be provided, and there is an extremely cheap cash bar available.