Hello everyone in my address book,

I'm doing the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride (on a tandem with my Dad
:)) on th 8th of July this year
http://www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=135 and am asking people to
sponsor me to raise money for a Manchester based group called WAST (Women
Asylum Seekers Together) who are really strapped for cash at the moment..

WAST describe themselves in the following way:


"WAST is a Greater Manchester based self help group of asylum seeking
women from different nationalities whose asylum cases have come to an end
of the legal process and who are facing deportation. We call ourselves
Women Asylum Seekers Together or WAST. As well as offering mutual support,
both practical as well as emotional, our main aim is to help each other in
setting up and running anti deportation campaigns.

At present we need money for our core costs i.e. office rent, crèche (to
enable women with smaller children to attend WAST meetings at least once a
week in a child friendly environment), travel costs for WAST core group
members to attend WAST meetings on Fridays and manage WAST office on other
weekdays and to provide basic food during the Friday meetings".

WAST don't have their own website but you can find info about them on the
National Coalition of Anti Deportation Campaigns website
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/

It would be great if you could sponsor me for the bike ride.  Any amount
would be really appreciated and as you can see from the above description
would make a real difference to the women involved in WAST.

If you'd like to sponsor me and you use paypal please click on the
following link
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=laurenw%40riseup%2ene\
t&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=GBP&lc=GB&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&char\
set=UTF%2d8

Otherwise you can e-mail me at snail@... so that I can send you my
address and you can post cash or a cheque.

Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to do this and please feel
free to forward on to anyone you think would be interested.

Lauren

tom,
the kaffequeeria yahoo group is no longer functional as we moved it to
riseup. to send things to the list you need to email
kaffequeeria@...
humey

> The United Kingdom Trans Alliance (UKTA) is a grouping of trans
> support organisations from throughout the UK. These organisations
> represent the full spectrum of trans identity and include in their
> membership individuals who may describe themselves as transvestite,
> transsexual, transgender or any other personal gender identity.
>
> Full membership of UKTA is open to any voluntary or not-for-profit
> organisation that primarily promotes and supports the needs of the
> UK's Trans Community.
>
> The next AGM of the UK Trans Alliance will be held on Saturday 14th
> October, starting at 12pm, space booked until 7pm.
> The venue will be the LGBTQ Centre, 49 - 51 Sidney Street, off Oxford
> Road, Manchester City Centre.
>
> It is important that as many organisations as possible are represented
> at this meeting which will be discussing, amongst other things, the
> future of the UKTA.
> An agenda for the meeting will be distributed shortly.
> Please attend the meeting on October 14th and make your organisation's
> voice heard !
> To reserve a place at this forthcoming UKTA AGM, please send a clear
> email to Current Acting Chair of the UKTA Elen Heart (please do not
> reply directly to this email - I'm just the messenger!).
>
> elen.heart@...
>
> Yours Sincerely,
>
> ToM B()Y
> (Trans Youth Group Manchester Organiser/Generale Dogsbody!).
>
> Email - transyouthmcr@...
> Website - http://www.lgym.org.uk/transweb
>
>
>
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LostNFound - Manchester's Squatted Social Centre Needs YOU !

Open from 11th October to 27th October
Opening times: weekdays: 11am-11pm  weekends:11am-late

Venue: Its a secret at the moment! Keep an eye on the website or join
the
email list for updates (http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/lostnfound)

For specific queries and details, please email the following
LostNFound Email Address (tried to set up our own, but
stuck with corporate hoover of hotmail, kinda subversion !)

lostnfoundmcr@...

Lost and Found Social Centre will be a free space for people that feel
lost in this capitalist, hierarchical, oppressive society in which we
live. To find others that feel the same and to create a positive space,
free from discrimination, where we can socialise, express our
creativity,
learn from each other and share ideas and experiences.

We will find a lost and derelict building and turn it into a hub of
creativity and activity for 16 days: from 11th October to 27th October
(From 11th to 14th the space will also be used for the first Manchester
Temporary
  Autonomous Arts
  Exhibition)

We want to find:
artists, musicians, performers, filmmakers, plumbers, electricians,
vegan
chefs, washer up-ers, people to slepp over, flyerers, decorators, skill
sharers, entertainers...and people to come to hang out and help
out..get
in touch if you want to be involved.

The timetable is constantly being updated. You can find out what's on
here: http://www.lostnfound.org.uk/timetable.htm

Groups and individuals are welcome to put on workshops and events. A
group
is welcome to charge door entry donation fee and keep the money for
their
campaign, yet we ask that no personal money is made- we are all working
on
this project for free, it's a free space, though asking for small
donations towards costs (such as costs of materials) is fine. If you
would
like to put on an event please
  let us know what it is and when you'd

like
to do it.

Drugs policy
We ask people to respect themselves and those around them and to look
after themselves and others. If the lost and found collective feel that
someone is not respecting themselves and others they may be asked to
leave
the space.

There will be no drink or drugs in the space during the day (before
7pm)

Dogs
Dog owners must be responsible for their dogs and kept on a lead when
indoors to ensure responsibility, health and safety etc.

A Free Shop will be running every day, please bring stuff you dont want
any more (niceish stuff that others might want tho- not scabby old
knickers!!!) but stuff like mix tapes, clothes, plants, CDs etc etc.

Join the announcements list here
http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/lostnfound

Our website is
  here
http://www.lostnfound.org.uk

The United Kingdom Trans Alliance (UKTA) is a grouping of trans
support organisations from throughout the UK. These organisations
represent the full spectrum of trans identity and include in their
membership individuals who may describe themselves as transvestite,
transsexual, transgender or any other personal gender identity.

Full membership of UKTA is open to any voluntary or not-for-profit
organisation that primarily promotes and supports the needs of the
UK's Trans Community.

The next AGM of the UK Trans Alliance will be held on Saturday 14th
October, starting at 12pm, space booked until 7pm.
The venue will be the LGBTQ Centre, 49 - 51 Sidney Street, off Oxford
Road, Manchester City Centre.

It is important that as many organisations as possible are represented
at this meeting which will be discussing, amongst other things, the
future of the UKTA.
An agenda for the meeting will be distributed shortly.
Please attend the meeting on October 14th and make your organisation's
voice heard !
To reserve a place at this forthcoming UKTA AGM, please send a clear
email to Current Acting Chair of the UKTA Elen Heart (please do not
reply directly to this email - I'm just the messenger!).

elen.heart@...

Yours Sincerely,

ToM B()Y
(Trans Youth Group Manchester Organiser/Generale Dogsbody!).

Email - transyouthmcr@...
Website - http://www.lgym.org.uk/transweb

hey,
i reckon we'd need something that says:
who we are
what we do
why we do it
how people can get involved and how much we want them to
do people think that would cover everything?
if you feel unsure you can always post what you've written on here for
feedback, but am sure whatever you write will be grand.
thanks for taking it on!
h xxx

> I would be interested in contributing to the handbook but would like
> to know what people want to get across in the article first. I assume
> we're using the article as a vehicle to promote Kaffequeeria and the
> things we're after?
>
> Gaz
>
>
>
>
>


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hey tom,

this is the blurb we agreed on:

'from the studios, from the bedrooms; dressed down and dragged up...a
weekend packed with queer-themed classics, shorts and documentaries
from new and established film makers, as well as food, workshops and
discussions...'

will post the final version of the press release on here tomorrow.

maybe we could agree on a rough schedule for the fest at monday's meeting
to get the more specific details for your flyers, would that work?  was
also going to go to marc on thurs 29th to copy more general kq flyers as
people's supplies seem to be running low and we have pennies in the kitty,
if people are okay with it we could copy film fest flyers there in pretty
colours too? would that be an okay deadline for your flyers tom?

let me know of all this sounds okay
h xxx

> Hey Y'All !
>
> I really need some clear details about what the final draft of the Queer
> Film Fest Poster, Press Release and Wording, to make the necessary funky
> flyers to spread far and wide in MancLand ?
>
> What were the final list of feature films we were hoping to "debate &
> discuss" over the Queer Film Fest weekend, as these will surely draw
> people to the event and really need to be on the flyer ?
>
> If I have all the details, I can can a stash of flyers together by next
> week to hand out to y'all !
>
> Yours,
>
> ToMb()Y
> ****************************************************************
>
> Gareth <cutter_me@...> wrote: I would be interested in
> contributing to the handbook but would like
> to know what people want to get across in the article first. I assume
> we're using the article as a vehicle to promote Kaffequeeria and the
> things we're after?
>
> Gaz
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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This is the information I have included on the poster, as well as
additional meeting information, courtesy of Humey! 'Friad that's all
I've got though.

Gaz

------------------------------
hello everyone,
here is the blurb for posters and flyers:

from the studios, from the bedrooms; dressed down and dragged up...a
weekend packed with queer-themed classics, shorts and documentaries
from
new and established film makers, as well as food, workshops and
discussions...

(from friday 14th - sunday 16th july
check website for programme)

NEXT FILM FESTIVAL MEETING
monday 26th june, 27 cromwell ave, whalley range at 7pm
there will be food! (email if you can make it so i know how much to
make)

Humey

--- In kaffequeeria@..., Tom Oldfield
<bayou_tapestry@y...> wrote:
>
> Hey Y'All !
>
> I really need some clear details about what the final draft of the
Queer Film Fest Poster, Press Release and Wording, to make the
necessary funky flyers to spread far and wide in MancLand ?
>
> What were the final list of feature films we were hoping
to "debate & discuss" over the Queer Film Fest weekend, as these
will surely draw people to the event and really need to be on the
flyer ?
>
> If I have all the details, I can can a stash of flyers together by
next week to hand out to y'all !
>
> Yours,
>
> ToMb()Y
> ****************************************************************
>
> Gareth <cutter_me@h...> wrote: I would be interested in
contributing to the handbook but would like
> to know what people want to get across in the article first. I
assume
> we're using the article as a vehicle to promote Kaffequeeria and
the
> things we're after?
>
> Gaz
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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address from your Internet provider.
>

I would be interested in contributing to the handbook but would like
to know what people want to get across in the article first. I assume
we're using the article as a vehicle to promote Kaffequeeria and the
things we're after?

Gaz







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I would be interested in contributing to the handbook but would like
to know what people want to get across in the article first. I assume
we're using the article as a vehicle to promote Kaffequeeria and the
things we're after?

Gaz

Life on Mars? is back! Friday 23rd June 2006 from 9pm, Basement Club,
Retro Bar, Manchester.

Life on Mars?: A night devoted to the music of David Bowie, other
androgynous tunesmiths & related artists.

Bucketloads of Bowie from all stages of his career plus Lou Reed,
Suede, The Pixies, Pet Shop Boys, Morrissey, Editors, T-Rex, The
Kinks, Steve Harley, Kraftwerk, and The Rolling Stones plus more
recent indie hits from Kaiser Chiefs and Kooks. We may even 'drop'
Vanilla Ice too! Ice, Ice, Baby!

Kaffequeeria performers jean genet will also be providing their own
'transmission' in between the Bowie hits! Check them out in advance at:

http://www.myspace.com/jeangenet

Admission is £3.50/£3 b4 11but anyone on the Kaffe list can come in
for £1.50/£1 b4 11.  Just drop us an email at club.violet@...
and we'll make a note of it somewhere!

More info at: http://www.clubviolet.co.uk

Hope to see you there!
xxx

Hello all! I have made some posters for the next Kaffequeeria and
have left 25 for individual collection behind the library/bookstore of
the Basement.

I spoke to Sherina (It could be spelt 'Cherina') who was there
yesterday, and she said she would be there pretty much everyday next
week, so it would be fine to leave them there. She also said she would
let Alex and other people involved know about it, and just to make
sure, I left a little note with my number in case there are any
problems.

If people would just like to come in and take 5 or 6 or however many
they want and just let me know that they've gotten some that would be
great.

P.S. Unfortunately, I cannot make the Night of Light tonight, so won't
be at Taurus, but I hope everybody has a good time flyer/postering.

Gaz

hey everyone,
tag lines for the next kaffe flyers...
lianne hall - upbeat melancholy folk from ex-witchknot songstress
michelle green - poetry slam champion dishes up social soul rants and rhymes

h xxx


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Hello,

Went to the Basement this evening and put the cafes in for oct 15th and
dec 17th.  I also put the womens cafes in until December.  Told Alex what
I'd done (Morag wasn't there) and he thought it was fine as we can open
and lock up for ourselves.

Lauren.

> yay!
> h xxx
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Thanks Marion!
>> I'm going to go to the Basement tomorrow evening - if I can find the new
>> diary I'll put the dates in it (cafes and get Bent) and mention to
>> people
>> that we've done it, otherwise I'll stay for the logistics meeting and
>> tell
>> people the dates then...
>>
>> Lauren x
>>
>>> the basement HAS got a new diary now cos i bought it.
>>> it should be by the phone with 'events diary' on it in
>>> big pink letters.
>>> marion
>>>
>>> --- kaffequeeria@... wrote:
>>>
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>>>>            From: humey@...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> ________________________________________________________________________
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>>>> Message: 1
>>>>    Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:31:43 -0700 (PDT)
>>>>    From: humey@...
>>>> Subject: dates for kaffequeerias
>>>>
>>>> hey all,
>>>> was just thinking it'd be nice to have dates for
>>>> kaffes up til the end of
>>>> the year on the general flyer so it can last longer.
>>>> we're due kaffes in
>>>> oct and dec, how are these dates: oct 15th, dec 17th
>>>> (2 weeks after the
>>>> women's cafe each month)
>>>> if there's any problems let me know by monday,
>>>> otherwise i'll get them put
>>>> on the flyer. (the basement hasn't got a new diary
>>>> yet but eleanor is
>>>> going to get one soon so we should be able to pounce
>>>> with the dates as
>>>> soon as it arrives)
>>>> will also put the get bent! date as the first
>>>> weekend of sept again unless
>>>> any problems.
>>>> thanks!
>>>> h xxx
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h xxx

> Hi,
>
> Thanks Marion!
> I'm going to go to the Basement tomorrow evening - if I can find the new
> diary I'll put the dates in it (cafes and get Bent) and mention to people
> that we've done it, otherwise I'll stay for the logistics meeting and tell
> people the dates then...
>
> Lauren x
>
>> the basement HAS got a new diary now cos i bought it.
>> it should be by the phone with 'events diary' on it in
>> big pink letters.
>> marion
>>
>> --- kaffequeeria@... wrote:
>>
>>> There is 1 message in this issue.
>>>
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>>>
>>>       1. dates for kaffequeerias
>>>            From: humey@...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________
>>>
>> ________________________________________________________________________
>>>
>>> Message: 1
>>>    Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:31:43 -0700 (PDT)
>>>    From: humey@...
>>> Subject: dates for kaffequeerias
>>>
>>> hey all,
>>> was just thinking it'd be nice to have dates for
>>> kaffes up til the end of
>>> the year on the general flyer so it can last longer.
>>> we're due kaffes in
>>> oct and dec, how are these dates: oct 15th, dec 17th
>>> (2 weeks after the
>>> women's cafe each month)
>>> if there's any problems let me know by monday,
>>> otherwise i'll get them put
>>> on the flyer. (the basement hasn't got a new diary
>>> yet but eleanor is
>>> going to get one soon so we should be able to pounce
>>> with the dates as
>>> soon as it arrives)
>>> will also put the get bent! date as the first
>>> weekend of sept again unless
>>> any problems.
>>> thanks!
>>> h xxx
>>>
>>> --
>>> www.kaffequeeria.org.uk
>>>
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Hi,

Thanks Marion!
I'm going to go to the Basement tomorrow evening - if I can find the new
diary I'll put the dates in it (cafes and get Bent) and mention to people
that we've done it, otherwise I'll stay for the logistics meeting and tell
people the dates then...

Lauren x

> the basement HAS got a new diary now cos i bought it.
> it should be by the phone with 'events diary' on it in
> big pink letters.
> marion
>
> --- kaffequeeria@... wrote:
>
>> There is 1 message in this issue.
>>
>> Topics in this digest:
>>
>>       1. dates for kaffequeerias
>>            From: humey@...
>>
>>
>>
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>>
> ________________________________________________________________________
>>
>> Message: 1
>>    Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:31:43 -0700 (PDT)
>>    From: humey@...
>> Subject: dates for kaffequeerias
>>
>> hey all,
>> was just thinking it'd be nice to have dates for
>> kaffes up til the end of
>> the year on the general flyer so it can last longer.
>> we're due kaffes in
>> oct and dec, how are these dates: oct 15th, dec 17th
>> (2 weeks after the
>> women's cafe each month)
>> if there's any problems let me know by monday,
>> otherwise i'll get them put
>> on the flyer. (the basement hasn't got a new diary
>> yet but eleanor is
>> going to get one soon so we should be able to pounce
>> with the dates as
>> soon as it arrives)
>> will also put the get bent! date as the first
>> weekend of sept again unless
>> any problems.
>> thanks!
>> h xxx
>>
>> --
>> www.kaffequeeria.org.uk
>>
>>
>>
>>
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the basement HAS got a new diary now cos i bought it.
it should be by the phone with 'events diary' on it in
big pink letters.
marion

--- kaffequeeria@... wrote:

> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
>       1. dates for kaffequeerias
>            From: humey@...
>
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________________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 1
>    Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:31:43 -0700 (PDT)
>    From: humey@...
> Subject: dates for kaffequeerias
>
> hey all,
> was just thinking it'd be nice to have dates for
> kaffes up til the end of
> the year on the general flyer so it can last longer.
> we're due kaffes in
> oct and dec, how are these dates: oct 15th, dec 17th
> (2 weeks after the
> women's cafe each month)
> if there's any problems let me know by monday,
> otherwise i'll get them put
> on the flyer. (the basement hasn't got a new diary
> yet but eleanor is
> going to get one soon so we should be able to pounce
> with the dates as
> soon as it arrives)
> will also put the get bent! date as the first
> weekend of sept again unless
> any problems.
> thanks!
> h xxx
>
> --
> www.kaffequeeria.org.uk
>
>
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minutes of meeting, may 11th
present heena, tom, lauren, gareth, cass, ros, marion, humey

NEXT MEETINGS - THURS MAY 25TH & MON JUNE 5TH AT 6PM - BASEMENT

BASEMENT
after the womens cafe we left a note at the basement and emailed them
because the space was a mess when we got there are we were annoyed that
we'd had to clean up other people's mess again. chinese whispers meant
that people thought we had been complaining about the basement itself. we
were worried that the message had been misconstrued so lauren spoke to
alex who had actually read the note to clear everything up. he was glad we
had left it as now he has 'evidence' that there is a problem with tidying
up as he wants to employ a cleaner for the space. anyone who was pissed
off about the note hadn't actually read it. so alls well that ends well.

FILM FEST
- call for submissions is being posted everywhere but there has been no
emailed interest so far...
- GARETH has started a beautiful poster for the event. CLARE will write a
small publicity blurb for the poster and post it on the list for approval
before the next meeting.
- TOM has spoken to mick re copyright, as we're mixing the films with
discussion and workshops we should be able to say that the screenings are
'educational' and so get around copyright issues.
- HUMEY will bring the list of suggested features to the next meeting so
we can make a final decision on which ones we want to show
- CASS will put a call for submissions on indymedia

QUEER PICNIC
- an informal gathering for over the summer
- pot luck - people bring food to share
- we decided on going to glossop for this
- it was suggested that we say this will happen on one of three weekends
and we will go on whichever one has good weather.
- publicity wise we'll just send an email to the mailing list a day or so
before the picnic. we decided it didn't really matter how many people came
as it would be an informal gathering rather than an official event

'TWEE PRIDE'
- CASS suggested having 'twee pride' as part of a mainstream pride action.
- people to wear twee outfits and have a critical mass and try and lead
people away from the parade to have cake in the park.
- will also be a good way to flyer for get bent

CAMPAIGNS
- there is a queers with no borders day of action in august. CASS
suggested getting involved with this and going to the london demo dressed
as 'queens without borders', queens who have lost their borders and are
confused about what has happened to their country etc.

TEA CAKES AND THEORY
- another suggestion for this was gender and language
- we agreed that it would be good to have a series of sessions,
fortnightly, so we can publicise them all on one flyer and have readings
downloadable from the website for all the sessions.
- MARION to call the lesbian and gay centre to find out which evenings are
free for this

OTHER BUSINESS
- HUMEY wants to take a bit less responsibility in kaffequeeria, namely in
meetings as she currently chairs and minutes them all.
- it was agreed that for future meetings we will agree someone to minute
and someone else to chair each meeting:
25/5 heena-chair, ros-minutes
5/6 tom-chair, lauren-minutes

FOR NEXT TIME
HUMEY to finish and copy the general kaffequeeria flyers
HEENA & GARETH to do june 11th kaffequeeria flyers
FEATURE FILM final selection
TEA CAKES AND THEORY final session ideas



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hey,
the next two meetings are thurs may 25th and mon june 5th at 6 at the
basement.\hope to see you there!
h xxx

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> on Thursday 13th, so see you then (albeit, I myself will only be there
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<snip>
  Looking forward to meeting you too Joe! I think the next meeting is
on Thursday 13th, so see you then (albeit, I myself will only be there
briefly. I'll be there on my half hour break)</snip>

Argh! I missed it didn't check my mail for a few days. Next time then.
When is it?

hey all,
was just thinking it'd be nice to have dates for kaffes up til the end of
the year on the general flyer so it can last longer. we're due kaffes in
oct and dec, how are these dates: oct 15th, dec 17th (2 weeks after the
women's cafe each month)
if there's any problems let me know by monday, otherwise i'll get them put
on the flyer. (the basement hasn't got a new diary yet but eleanor is
going to get one soon so we should be able to pounce with the dates as
soon as it arrives)
will also put the get bent! date as the first weekend of sept again unless
any problems.
thanks!
h xxx

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www.kaffequeeria.org.uk

hey all,
sorry this is so late...i blame essays and a mangled brain.
hopefully see you all on thursday
h xxx

minutes of meeting, 27 april

present: holly c, gareth, heena, orla, lauren, cass, holly, anja, humey

next 2 meetings:
thursday 11 may at the basement at 6
thursday 25 may at the basement at 6

film festival
- we all read through tom's call for submissions CASS will do final edits
on it this week
- we need to distro the final version far and wide as soon as possible
- we talked about having a 'watershed' at the festival so we can show more
racey things after that. this way we can still make the event all ages but
be clear about the watershed
- ANJA's friend has made a short film that she will get for us
- CASS will email filmonik with the call for submissions
- HUMEY to ask Lou & Yaz if they will do film related workshops

women's cafe
- HUMEY to collect keys from morag for the cafe
- ORLA, LAUREN & CASS all volunteered to make cakes
- HUMEY & HEENA volunteered to serve coffees on the day

tea, cakes and theory
- an old idea of cass and humey's where people can get together and have
informal discussions and teach ins about theory/politics/academic stuff
- we thought we could use the lesbian and gay centre
- ideas for sessions were: queer history of manchester, queer theories,
posy-colonial theory
- we also though they could be a bit like reading groups
- everyone is going to think of ideas for next time

flyers
- GARETH, HOLLY & HUMEY all said they would make flyers for the next
meeting, for the next kaffe and general kq flyers

funding
- we have an awards for all application to try and get money for get
bent!. LAUREN, ORLA & HUMEY will meet up separately to fill it in


www.kaffequeeria.org.uk

Looking forward to meeting you too Joe! I think the next meeting is on
Thursday 13th, so see you then (albeit, I myself will only be there briefly.
I'll be there on my half hour break)


>From: "Joe Djemal" <j_djemal@...>
>Reply-To: kaffequeeria@...
>To: kaffequeeria@...
>Subject: [kaffequeeria] Thought I'd introduce myself
>Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 10:08:18 -0000
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>Hi everybody, I joined the group a few weeks ago and I've been lurking
>for a while so I thought I'd pipe up and say hello. I just moved to
>Manchester from London where I lived on the squat scene and was
>involved in the environmental movement (Direct action and permaculture
>my humdrum work is in web development) I don't know that many people
>in Manchester so I thought this group might be a good way to connect.
>Looking forward to meeting you all eventually.
>
>Regards,
>
>Joe
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>

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Hi everybody, I joined the group a few weeks ago and I've been lurking
for a while so I thought I'd pipe up and say hello. I just moved to
Manchester from London where I lived on the squat scene and was
involved in the environmental movement (Direct action and permaculture
my humdrum work is in web development) I don't know that many people
in Manchester so I thought this group might be a good way to connect.
Looking forward to meeting you all eventually.

Regards,

Joe

hey,
yes, forward anywhere you think will be good.
definitely still up for tomorrow, 7:30 okay and shall i bring anything?
if anyone else wants to work on the funding application tomorrow let me
orla or lauren know (or post on this list), we'll be doing it in
levenshulme
h xxx

hey all,
this is the final final draft of the film festival submissions brief
thanks to the wordsmithing of tom & cass
it's been sent to the mailing list, will also post it on these message
boards:
manifesta
ladyfest manchester
leeds queer mutiny
bristol queer mutiny
la di dah
but that's all that sprang to mind, any other good boards for posting?
forward at will!
humey xxx


S U B M I T   T O   T H E   Q U E E R S !

KAFFEQUEERIA QUEER FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

KAFFEQUEERIA is a queer collective based in Manchester. Not wanting to buy
into the commercial gay scene we are creating spaces to share with like
minded folk of all genders and sexualities, putting on the sort of diy non
profit events we'd like to go to. Most of these are based round the
wonders of music and food.

Have a look at www.kaffequeeria.org.uk
For more info and to subscribe to our wondrous mailing list!

THE KAFFEQUEERIA QUEER FILM FESTIVAL is an open invitation to all
independent, diy, no/low budget filmmakers, film enthusiasts and passive
auteurs with plenty of ideas and suggestions to make a pleasantly queer
weekender feature show happen at The Basement Social Centre, Manchester
City Centre between Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July
2006. (For info on the basement go to
http://thebasement.clearerchannel.org/

All manner of queer-themed submissions will be considered for screening.
We intend to make the Queer Film Festival a heady cocktail of shorts,
feature

films and diy films. Enthrall us!

We extend a welcome, in particular, to those who have had queer-themed
submissions rejected by more commercial film festivals

We encourage folks of all genders and sexualities to submit
(broadly defined) queer-themed submissions.

We will provide a unique forum for diy filmmakers who produce
queer-themed films to run film-related workshops during the Saturday
afternoon prior to the film festival/ introduce their work/
run "Q&A" Sessions after their screening for an "up for it" queer
audience!

G E T   I N V O L V E D
If you would like to have your say about what feature/shorts/diy films
should be shown at the Queer Film Festival, please subscribe to the
Kaffequeeria Mailing List by emailing kaffequeeria@.... If you
would like to be part of the collective running this festival and other
spangly not for profit queer events, please come to our regular meetings @
The Basement Social Centre (see www.kaffequeeria.org.uk for details)

S U B M I T
To submit your work to be considered for screening at the
Kaffequeeria Queer Film Festival, please send a clearly labelled copy of
your work on DVD/VHS Format only to the following address no later than
7th June 2006:-
Kaffequeeria Queer Film Festival Submissions
C/O 27 Cromwell Avenue
Manchester
M16 OBQ.

S u b m i s s i o n    G u i d e l i n e s

- Please submit only VHS or DVD format films

- Please provide a brief film synopsis/description for each queer-themed
submission, in order for us to accurately promote your work if it is
selected for screening.

- Please indicate whether or not you are willing to run a film-related
workshop on the Saturday afternoon, prior to the screening of your
work/introduce your submission/run a "Q&A" Session with a friendly queer
audience.

- Please indicate clearly and include an S.A.E. if you would like your
submissions to be returned to you after the selection process and
screenings.

- Please be creative, but please do not waste our time and yours by
sending inappropriate material, principally home made sex
tapes/exploitative
material.


- Ensure that your submissions are received at the above mailing address
by the 1st week of June 2006, i.e. NO later than 7th June 2006, as
unfortunately we will be unable to consider your work for screening after
this time.

- Keep checking the Kaffequeeria Website and Mailing List for further
Queer Film Festival info.


D E T A I L S
Event - Kaffequeeria Queer Film Festival
Date - Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th July 2006
Venue - The Basement Social Centre, 24 Lever Street, Manchester City
Centre. Deadline for submissions - NO LATER than 7th June 2006.

"i'd like to be  excused  from spending my pink pounds on overpriced
drinks in unfriendly gay friendly venues that will look down on me if i am
bi, or trans, or black, or not so very well off, or not wearing the same
as
everyone else, or a woman, or not part of a hen party, or...
i appreciate this means that i have no 'pride' and that i may be barred
from the gym of my aspirational new loft style apartment.
but hey,   at least i've got   kaffequeeria."