Welcome to Herefordshire's Third "Out in the Sticks" Festival

This is not just a series of events for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans people of Herefordshire – it's a festival for all!

Herefordshire's Rainbow Forum has planned these events to coincide with IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia).

In the space of just four weeks, the whole community can look forward to live theatre, film and a great big "Shades of Grey Diversity Celebration in the Park".  This will be held on May 15th, midday to 11pm on Castle Green.

Out in the Sticks is supported by a number of local organisations including Herefordshire Council, West Mercia Police, Herefordshire Housing and The Courtyard Centre for the Arts.

Many Herefordshire based businesses have also given their support to the festival including La Rue's @ The Loft (Hereford's new LGBT-friendly cabaret bar), ABC Print, S&P Technology and Minerva Counselling and Training, as well as Gay Pride UK, a national support network for LGBT community events.

There has been a raft of legislation in recent years, including the Sexual Orientation Regulations in 2007. However, we can legislate to change the way people act but not to change hearts and minds. We must do this through events such as Out in the Sticks.

By bringing the Heterosexual and LGBT communities together, we break down some of the barriers and show that LGBT people are like everyone else - we are sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, colleagues and friends.

These fantastic events are absolutely essential for our local LGBT community, as well as being fun and informative for everyone.

So come along and enjoy!

If you wish to contact us please email info@outinthesticks.org.uk.