2012 is the Turing Centenary Year, where the life and incredible achievements of Alan Turing will be celebrated around the world. Most residents of Milton Keynes know of the fantastic work of Alan Turing at the Bletchley Park, but not so many people are aware of how he died and what caused him to take his own life.

Gordon Brown made a formal apology on the British Government’s behalf but now there in an online e-petition to gain a full official pardon.

See details of reason for this the petition below:

“We ask the HM Government to grant a pardon to Alan Turing for the conviction of ‘gross indecency’. In 1952, he was convicted of ‘gross indecency’ with another man and was forced to undergo so-called ‘organo-therapy’ – chemical castration. Two years later, he killed himself with cyanide, aged just 41. Alan Turing was driven to a terrible despair and early death by the nation he’d done so much to save. This remains a shame on the UK government and UK history. A pardon can go to some way to healing this damage. It may act as an apology to many of the other gay men, not as well known as Alan Turing, who were subjected to these laws.”
(http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/23526)

Please sign this petition and share it with your friends and contacts. Alan Turing is a huge part of MK history and particularly MK LGBTQ history.

Sign the Petition Here

Thank You.

This Thursday the 3rd of November, the Trustees of Q:alliance are getting together to discuss the present and future strategies of the charity. This shall include discussion on what services we could or should provide, and where these services can/should cover.

Q:alliance members, volunteers and stakeholders (i.e. Non-members with a interest or ’stake’ in what happens to the LGBT community in Milton Keynes) are all invited to the meeting.

The Meeting Room’s location will be in the Acorn House building (381 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3HP). Please arrive at the front desk for 6:30pm, as that is when the security staff will expect people to be arriving. You shall be escorted to the meeting room from there. Please note that significantly late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry to the premises, as it is after working hours.

Q:alliance is always on the look out for potential volunteers and trustees. It is hoped that this meeting can offer a better understanding of what we do, and allow a greater number of people that are interested to come forward and get involved. Anyone with a positive interest is welcome, and we note that the board of Trustees is currently lacking in representation of Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people. More representation would be welcomed.

If you cannot attend the meeting, but wish to forward a strategic proposal to us, please send this by Thursday 5pm to Peter Kingham, our Chair of Trustees, via e-mail: peter {at} qalliance.org(.)uk

All the best,

Q:alliance – Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans in Milton Keynes

MK Anti Hate Crime Group is delighted to announce the first ever

Hate Crime Candlelit Vigil

The Vigil is hoping to raise awareness of hate crime and act as a mark of respect for those who have experienced it. Please come along with and be a part of this event.

Sunday 6^th November 2011

6.00pm – 7.30pm

(There will be a two minute silence at 7:00pm)

WakeMK

The Cable Building

Willen Lake

V10 Brickhill Street

Milton Keynes

MK15 9HQ

For any enquiries or to confirm attendance please contact Hannah O’Neill on

01908 606828 or email hannaho {at} mkequalitycouncil.org(.)uk

WakeMK can be found at Willen Lake off Brickhill Street (V10) between Childs Way (H6) and Portway (H5). The best parking is found by exiting at the Newlands Roundabout. However please note this car park is Pay&Display

Q:alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of a new HIV Project Co-ordinator, John Goss. This post will commence on the 1st of November 2011.

The post is part of a project that will aim to make a real difference in Milton Keynes and is a testament to Milton Keynes Council’s confidence in our ability to deliver. John brings valuable experience to the position and we at Q:alliance are all looking forward to the times ahead.

Dear Contacts,

Please find details here of another great job opportunity with Q:alliance. The Community Engagement Officer position has been running for over a year now, and has been a great success for us. It is 8 hours of paid work per week and is entirely flexible hours.

Here are the links below to three documents, the Job Advert, Job Description & Person Specification and the Application Form.

(Click on the link to take you to a second link. Click on the second link to download the document:)

1. CEO Job Advert

2. CEO Job Description & Person Specification

3. CEO Application Form

Please send your applications by e-mail to: peter {at} qalliance.org(.)uk

Also do e-mail Peter Kingham at the same address if you have any questions, or call the number on the Job Advert.