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Loneliness in Young Adults Panel

Updated: Nov 4, 2020

On March 5th, Bournemouth University held a University Mental Health Day, I attended a Young Adult Loneliness Panel hosted by Conversation Starter. I was there representing Space Youth Project sitting alongside with these brilliant organisations; Time to Change, Samaritans, and Dorset Mind! We were each asked questions about how loneliness occurs in young adults, how you can spot it within friends or family, how to help each other out with it, and shared some of our experiences with how to deal with isolation.

I spoke about how loneliness can affect LGBTQ+ youth within the school system, and my own personal story with being home-schooled while having no LGBTQ+ community or support system around me. I also brought to light the difficulties of being a disabled or chronically ill student, as it is often overlooked by organisations which can lead to intense isolation for non-able bodied students. The reception of my answers was well received and even had a few students talk to me about their stories after the panel.

This panel was recorded live and will hopefully be uploaded online by the podcast Conversation Starter, where everyone can easily listen to it.


Conversation Starter is an upcoming mini-podcast series that is set to be launching this spring, and will be breaking the stigma around young adult loneliness!


You can learn more about them here: https://www.instagram.com/converstarteruk/?hl=en

Begin Image. A group of three people sitting at a table, with microphones. The one on the right has dark hair and glasses, and is wearing a beige jacket. They are speaking. The one in the middle is blonde and is wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt. They are looking at the microphone in contemplation. The one on the right has medium brown hair and is wearing a grey t-shirt. They are looking at the speaker. End Image.
 

- Written by Lydia F

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Prides' Postponed

Updated: Nov 4, 2020

As a Supernova, I can tell you that plans for Bourne Free 2020 were very much underway. I mean, I had already been mapping out the playlist in my head for weeks. This makes writing this all the more upsetting: Pride 2020 is, for the most part, cancelled. The strain that the Coronavirus is putting on the businesses who sponsor the event; on the emergency services who protect the event; on the venues we use for the event has made it all the more apparent that we must wait until 2021 to ensure that we can all safely enjoy ourselves at the pride we deserve.


Bourne Free

The trustees at Bourne Free released a statement not long ago announcing the unfortunate cancellation of this summer’s events on the weekend of July 3-5th. However, all is not lost! The Bourne Free committee has assured us that they are already planning and working on Bourne Free 2021 to make it even more of a celebration, so look forward to that!

Click here for Bourne Free's full statement.


Weymouth & Dorchester

As of when I am writing this [15/04/2020] there has been limited news on Weymouth pride and the Anonymous & Love Festival in Dorchester. I have contacted Anonymous festival as to whether or not they will be postponing and any news I receive will be posted here in an update so keep an eye out for that! As far as I can tell, however, both events seem to be going ahead as usual this year. If it does go ahead, Weymouth pride is on the 25th July and the Anonymous festival is on the 29th August. Weymouth Gay Group has closed their doors as they rely on pubs to hold their meetings but Space Youth Project have youth workers online during usual group hours and Dorset Mind also have resources available to you guys.


Other Prides in the South

Sadly many prides in the towns and cities surrounding Dorset have had to cancel this year’s events. Brighton and Hove have cancelled their 30th annual pride event ahead of the Coronavirus outbreak. It was due to take place on the 1st & 2nd August 2020 but a date has been made in next year’s calendar for the 7th & 8th August 2021. You can read their full statement here.


Unfortunately, Brighton and Hove Trans Pride has also been cancelled this year, it was due to be held on 20th July.


Currently Southampton pride is still going ahead on the 29th August but Southampton people’s pride has been postponed until further notice.


London Pride has sadly announced it will be postponing the events due to happen on the 27th June 2020 until further notice, any updates on this event will be found here.


Contact Information

It is crucial time to look after ourselves and our mental health. If you need support, please check the available helplines, texting services and online support services below!


SYP Helen | 07973 405280


BCP Covid-19 Helpline | Mon-Sun 8-8pm | 0300 123 7052 Childline | 24 hours | 0800 1111 Samaritans | 24 hours | 116 123 MindOUT | Mon-Sat 5:30-7:3pm, Sun 2-4pm Kooth | Mon-Fri 12-10pm, Sat & Sun 6-10pm Shout | 24 hours | Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 LGBT Switchboard | Everyday, 10am-10pm | 0300 330 0630 MindLine Trans+ | Mon & Fri, 8pm-12pm | 0300 330 5468



If you are a youth worker looking for relevant advice, guidance, support and tools during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can visit this resource that has been created!

 

- Written by Beth B

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UK Pride Dates 2020!

Updated: Nov 4, 2020

This helpful poster is produced every year with all the Pride dates taking place across the UK. There are more Pride dates to be added so look out for updates!


We are still waiting for an official announcement from Weymouth & Portland Pride for their 2020 date but Bournemouth have announced theirs!


Bournemouth Pride will take place on the 3 & 4th July and make sure to keep update to date on the new venue and parade route!

Begin image. A list of Pride parade dates for 2020. All have been cancelled since. End image.

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