Posted January 2, 201411 yr http://www.pacehealth.org.uk/index.php?cID=1233 Singer and actor, Will Young is one of the most lauded and recognizable figures in the British contemporary arts scene and we are delighted to announce he is to become a patron of LGBT mental health charity PACE. PACE has been working for three decades to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* people in London. Increasingly, as we expand our online services, PACE reaches LGBT people nationwide. In the last few months Will has been getting to know the staff and some of the clients at PACE. Recently he took part in a discussion with young LGBT people to talk about his experiences as a gay man and answer their questions. ‘Every LGBT person should be granted the right to freedom of expression and personal fulfilment without prejudice’ says Will Young, he continued ‘Here at PACE we support LGBT people and allow them to grow by listening, advising and most importantly allowing people to be themselves. It’s an absolute pleasure to become a patron of PACE; being able to listen to and learn from lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* people about their experiences of developing better mental health is a privilege.’ Will has also agreed to be involved in the forthcoming Bright Night event, a fun, fundraising evening to raise the profile of PACE. ‘Bright Night – a little bit of a do about something that matters’ will be held on Thursday 27th February 2014 at a central London venue. Put the date in your diary and watch the PACE space! ‘It’s fantastic to have Will Young working with PACE. We know that lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* people experience higher levels of mental ill health and we believe this to be unjust. Will’s involvement will really help us to create more public discussion about the importance of better mental health for all LGBT people.’ Thought I'd start a thread on this as it could be our next public sighting of Will. Wonder what the fun fundraising night involves? That's quite a few charities Will now supports, Mencap, Catch 22, Women's Aid and Positive Action South West. This runs alongside all the free time he gives up to mentor young people. Edited January 2, 201411 yr by truly talented
January 2, 201411 yr http://www.pacehealth.org.uk/index.php?cID=1233 Thought I'd start a thread on this as it could be our next public sighting of Will. Wonder what the fun fundraising night involves? That's quite a few charities Will now supports, Mencap, Catch 22, Women's Aid and Positive Action South West. This runs alongside all the free time he gives up to mentor young people. Thank you Gill.
January 2, 201411 yr Thanks TT, he's a patron of so many charities now and I'm pleased about this latest one.
January 16, 201411 yr Author Tickets now on sale for this PACE event. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bright-night...ets-10099691449
January 16, 201411 yr Thanks TT :D Not my type of event but hopefully we get something more special soon....i can dream :P
January 16, 201411 yr I'm prepared to wait too. Going on past experience something gets announced and you leap on it then something more suitable comes along later that you wish you'd waited for.. :D
January 16, 201411 yr Not for me either far too swanky and snobby people :lol: Hope there will be something else soon.
January 17, 201411 yr Author Just added this to the list of Will events. First of 2014 and hopefully just the start.
January 17, 201411 yr Just added this to the list of Will events. First of 2014 and hopefully just the start. Let's hope so! Quite a few seem to be going to the Pace thing so at least we'll get feedback. :)
January 23, 201411 yr Author Looks like this will be very similar to the 606 set with Ben Castle involved.
January 25, 201411 yr Let's hope so! Quite a few seem to be going to the Pace thing so at least we'll get feedback. :) Yes but still a month to go so cooling our heels till then at least!
January 25, 201411 yr Me again :lol: I see Pace have confirmed on twitter that Wills doing a swing set on the night: @pacehealth Will Young will be performing a fantastic swing set at #BrightNight event owl.li/sROX1
February 4, 201411 yr Never was lucky with tickets to his swing gigs :rolleyes: . but that's not what I want to hear him sing now :( need something new please Will.
February 4, 201411 yr Author Never was lucky with tickets to his swing gigs :rolleyes: . but that's not what I want to hear him sing now :( need something new please Will. I'm sure all the posters on here feel the same finally. Although Will is such a versatile performer, nothing beats his own music.
February 6, 201411 yr Author Event now up on Will's facebook. Will Young to perform for PACE! PACE is holding its first major fundraising event, Bright Night – a bit of a do about something that matters – on the 27th February at Café de Paris. PACE has been working for three decades to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* people in London. Increasingly, as we expand our online services, PACE also reaches LGBT people nationwide so that LGBT people can access support from their living room. All monies raised will go towards supporting the essential work of PACE. Buy your tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bright-ni ... 0099691449 Bright Night eventbrite.co.uk PACE are very excited to announce this event held at the glitzy Café de Paris, London. A fundraising extravaganza raising funds for PACE featuring PACE's patron Will Young, joining him will be comedienne Jen Brister.There will be an auction, lots of music, dancing and laughter. It's going to be an a... Like · · Share · 121 · 3 minutes ago · Thanks Ros. Will has also retweeted about the event. Thought he would nearer the date. Probably wanted to give first option to supporters of the charity before publicising more to his fans.
February 6, 201411 yr Event now up on Will's facebook. Thanks Ros. Will has also retweeted about the event. Thought he would nearer the date. Probably wanted to give first option to supporters of the charity before publicising more to his fans. Yes I think you're right :)
February 12, 201411 yr I just came across a video on youtube of the Cafe de Paris. Looks very glittery, very suitable! CEns5ZIIREU
February 12, 201411 yr Author Thanks Ros. Lovely for us not going to have a chance to have a look inside. :D
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