Thursday, February 26, 2009

Events: 28 February - 2 March 2009


The Discussion Group on Monday had quite a high attendance, which was quite promising for the start of the year. I hope to see you all next Monday (2 March) in Room CL 329, in the Centlivres Building, from 16:45 for tea, coffee, biscuits and a discussion on “Pride – Reinforcing Stereotypes or Furthering the LGBTI Agenda?” It’s bound to be interesting as there are quite diverse views on the subject.


On the topic of Pride, an “Alternative” Calendar of Pride Events is being organised by a breakaway group of LGBTI stakeholders. Tonight there will be a talk on “Male Rape & Sexual Violence” at Friendly Society in Green Point at 7pm. Please contact Triangle Project for more information regarding this and other events.


Then on Saturday (28 February) we’ll be marching as RainbowUCT, in the Cape Town Pride Parade. We’ll be marching with a 5 x 3m long flag, starting off at Green Point Traffic Department at 12pm (please try to be there by 11:45) and ending at Prestwich Primary School, where the Pride Carnival is being held. The entrance fee to the Carnival is R30 and its loads of fun – live entertainment, arts & crafts, fashion show, drag performances and FABULOUS t-shirts for sale by Westley!!!


And just to be clear - this Friday (27 February), we’ll be having our Opening Function at 6pm at the UCT Club in the Sports Centre. Snacks will be provided, and there is an extremely cheap cash bar available.

Friday, February 20, 2009

RainbowUCT 2009!

Welcome to the RainbowUCT blog! We are undergoing a change, and from now on we will not be using the website – www.rainbowuct.org – because vomit green colouring and exorbitant pricing doesn’t appeal to us anymore.

Firstly, O-Week was a HUGE success because we drew in a record number of signups, which means this is going to be our biggest year yet! Thanks to all of you who have already signed up, and to those who still want to sign up – come to our Opening Function on the 27th February at 6pm at the UCT Club in the Sports Centre. Snacks will be provided, and there is a ridiculously cheap cash bar available.

This Monday, 23rd February, we’ll be hosting our first Discussion Group in CL 329 in the Centlivres Building across from Leslie Social Sciences from 5-6pm. This will just be an introductory session, and tea & coffee will be provided.

Considering that this is Pride Week, Louis Fourie has extended an invite to all RainbowUCT members to partake in a Pride Hike up Lion’s Head on Sunday, 22nd February, starting at 11am. Meet at the foot of Lion’s Head at the beginning of Signal Hill Road – bring water and refreshments along to enjoy at the top of the hill.

Otherwise, I hope you guys have a FABULOUS weekend – the Pride RED Party is happening at Beaulah Bar tonight.

See you there!!!

Kisses,
Kyle