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We are Family!
Date Published: 17/12/2012
There are many different ways to celebrate but society seems to agree on one thing: Christmas is a time for family. At The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, we believe family is what you make of it...
read moreStaying Safe over the Party Season
Date Published: 18/12/2012
It's that time of year again where the festive season, and all it entails, is upon us. Read our top tips to ensure you have a merry, safe Christmas and New Year...
read moreChristmas is Coming...Out!
Date Published: 17/12/2012
The temperature’s dropped and the city streets are heaving with increasingly harassed shoppers – it must mean one thing: Christmas is coming. For lesbian, gay and bisexual people who aren’t yet out to their family, the festive season may be their one chance to come out to relatives in person.
read moreMeet David & Darren
Date Published: 10/12/2012
In the first of our 'Real Voices' feature, of couples wanting same-sex marriage, we meet David & Darren ...
read moreThe LGF Nominated for a g3 Award
Date Published: 11/12/2012
The LGF have been shortlisted for ‘Charity or Community Initiative of the Year’ in the g3 Readers Awards.
read moreGovernment Announces Equal Marriage Plans
Date Published: 11/12/2012
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation have welcomed the Government’s plans, announced earlier today on the right to marriage for same sex couples for both civil and for religious marriages.
read moreEnd of an Era for 'Gay Hour'
Date Published: 10/12/2012
BBC Radio Manchester's unique long running programme for the LGB&T community comes to an end on 17th December after 16 years of service to the local community.
read moreManchester Pride 2012
Date Published: 06/12/2012
Manchester Pride today announced the 2012 fundraising total of £52,000, which will go towards supporting LGB&T & HIV good causes throughout Greater Manchester
read moreLove Equal Marriage
Date Published: 04/12/2012
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation have launched a new campaign to encourage people to fight for equality and support same-sex marriage. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight, or if you plan to get married or not it’s incredibly important that you make your voice heard in support of this important issue. Take Action Now!
read moreA Seven Year Anniversary of Civil Partnerships
Date Published: 04/12/2012
The first civil partnership in the UK took place on the 5th December 2005, and since then 44,689 couples have entered into one. Yet with same-sex marriage on the horizon is this set to change? Find out more...
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