Day: August 16, 2013

The Titanic in Southampton will be raising money for Cancer Research UK at their Annual Drag Race on September 7.

Hosted by Sonia Marmite the race aims to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK. The money will be used for research and treatment in the local area. Last year they collected £1375, this year they have set their target to be raised at £3,000

THE RULES ARE:

1. If your male you must wear a dress, handbag and wig: If your female you must wear a man’s suit, shirt and tie.

2. Men must wear at least 1 inch heels: Women must wear men’s shoes (no trainers allowed).

3. You must collect sponsorship of at least £50 per person.

All participants will get a certificate on completion of the race.

Sponsorship forms can be obtained from the bar.

The route will take you along Simmel Street into Castle Street then St Michael’s Square and back along Upper Bugle Street.

This is a fun event and there will be prizes for the winners and all participants will get a certificate on completion of the race.

All runners must be in the bar by 15.30pm for photographs.

WHAT: Annual Drag Race

WHERE: The Titanic Public House, Simnel Street, Southampton SO14 2BE

WHEN: Saturday, September 7, 2013

TIME: 4:00pm

The Equality Network, the Scottish LGBT equality charity, have warned against Free Church of Scotland proposals to allow discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender (LGBT) people in public services.

The Free Church of Scotland issued a press release calling for the right to discriminate against LGBT people to be built into the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. They have argued that civil registrars, teachers and other public sector workers should be allowed to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.

The Equality Network, say the Free Church proposals amount to “a free pass for discrimination” against LGBT people.

Tom French, Policy Coordinator for the Equality Network, said:

“Scotland’s equal marriage bill already ensures that no religious group or celebrant will be required to conduct same-sex marriages, and no changes are being made to freedom of speech, but when it comes to public services LGBT people pay their taxes and deserve equal access and treatment without fear of prejudice or discrimination.

“We wouldn’t want to create a situation where your local registrar, GP or teacher could pick-and-choose whether to serve you on the basis of your race, religion, or sexual orientation.”