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# Eastbourne LGBT group organise remembrance event for Orlando victims
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/eastbourne-lgbt-group-organise-remembrance-event-for-orlando-victims/
- Published: 2016-06-14T23:40:07.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-14T23:40:07.000Z
- Description: Eastbourne LGBT group Bourne Out to hold Orlando remembrance event this Sunday, June 19 at the Wish Tower on Eastbourne seafront at 8pm.
- Author: Gary Hart
- Tags: In The South, News

## Eastbourne LGBT group *Bourne Out* to hold Orlando remembrance event this Sunday, June 19 at the Wish Tower on Eastbourne seafront at 8pm.

![Members of Bourne Out following Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-600-36.jpg)

Members of Bourne Out following Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival

**The group will stage** a short event of reflection and remembrance in memory of the victims of the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

The event will include words of reflection from speakers including *Bourne Out* Chairperson **Betty Gallacher** and Sussex Downs College Principal Mike Hopkins, followed by the lighting of candles, silent reflection and a crowd song tribute led by local MD **Kerry Evenden** with members of her *Bourne To Sing* choir.

**Betty Gallacher said:** *“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all those affected by the Orlando shooting. The remembrance event is our small way of honouring the memory of those lost in the tragedy and to stand united together against hate. We welcome everyone in Eastbourne who would like to pay their respects to join us as a community.”*

If you would like to speak at the event or want further information, email [scotty@bourneout.com](mailto:scotty@bourneout.com) or [peter@bourneout.com](mailto:peter@bourneout.com) before the event on Sunday.

![Wish Tower, Eastbourne](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-600-2-8.jpg)

Wish Tower, Eastbourne

Bourne Out was initially launched in 2009 in association with Eastbourne Borough Council. It has recently been taken over by two new trustees, **Betty Gallacher** as Chairperson and **Xian Rodgers** as Treasurer.

Betty (aka Scotty) has over 40 years promoting and fighting for LGBT rights as a Trade Union rep, and has received various awards and accolades during her time in recognition of her achievement.

The primary aim of the group is to promote LGBT rights in the Eastbourne and surrounding area and provide assistance in breaking down barriers which are still unfortunately encountered by persons identifying themselves as LGBT.

**For more information about Bourne Out, [click here:](https://www.facebook.com/BouneOutLGBT/)**