Book Launch: Inclusion Moments

Join Poggy Murray Whitham for an evening of reflection, conversation, and connection, to celebrate the launch of Inclusion Moments; a collection of stories exploring what everyday inclusion looks like, that became an Amazon Best Seller in multiple categories!The event has been sponsored by Dr Ollie Folayan MBE, Co-Founder of the Association of Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, and by the Institution of Civil Engineers. It will feature readings from the book, talks on allyship and everyday inclusion from other speakers, and a Q&A on both Inclusion Moments and how we can all create more inclusive spaces.

The event will close with a book signing, a relaxed gathering, and friendly celebration with complimentary food and drinks provided.

If you have a copy of Inclusion Moments already, you’re welcome to bring it along to be signed. There will be a limited number of hardback versions available on the night to purchase.

Date: 27th November

Venue: The Proud Place, 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB

Time: Doors 7.15pm to start at 7.30pm.

The event takes place at The Proud Place, Manchester's LGBTQ+ community centre, and we will be taking donations via the booking system and on the night to support the work of The Proud Trust.

About The Proud Trust

The Proud Trust’s top priority is improving the lives of LGBTQ+ young people.

Through our regional youth work and national support services, we empower LGBTQ+ young people and the adults in their lives to create positive change for the future. Our work is building a safer environment for LGBTQ+ young people to thrive and achieve their full potential in all the spaces they exist. We do this because we believe all LGBTQ+ young people deserve to live happy, fulfilling lives.

We won’t stop until true equality is a reality for all LGBTQ+ young people.

Important information about The Proud Place

• The Proud Place has step free access and a lift to all floors. Please vsit our website to read our accessibility document - if you have any questions about accessibility after reading the document or any requests for how we can make your visit more comfortable, please email [email protected].
• The Proud Place is a sober space.
• The Proud Place does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Please speak to a member of staff if you feel unsafe.
• The Proud Place is an LGBTQ+ community centre. Please be mindful to use gender-neutral language when attending an event here as well as introducing yourself to new people with your pronouns and asking them for theirs! The Making Spaces Inclusive page on our website explains more about using inclusive language. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to ask us!
• Please note, this event is aimed at the adult community of Manchester and will not be supervised by youth workers.
• Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions about this event, you can email us at [email protected].

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