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Missed out on Valentine's?
Date Published: 15/02/2013
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation and NHS Manchester want to make sure that everyone feels suitably loved up. In a drive to promote good sexual health, safer sex cupids will be out in Manchester's gay village tomorrow night (Saturday 16th February) to help spread the love.
read moreLGBT History Month: Celebrating Notable Figures
Date Published: 09/01/2013
LGBT History Month takes place every February to honour the achievements of the LGBT community. Here LGF volunteer Sali Owen writes about some notable figures to celebrate from the LGB&T community.
read moreBusinesses pledge their love for Manchester’s Gay Village …
Date Published: 12/02/2013
Businesses in Manchester’s Gay Village will come together on Thursday 14 February to sign a charter that looks to prevent negative behaviour and incidents within Canal Street and its surrounding areas.
read moreQueer Quiz-tory with The LGF!
Date Published: 12/02/2013
To mark LGB&T History Month, we're hosting quizzes around the Greater Manchester region to test your knowledge! Join us
read moreProssy Kakooza is outspoken!
Date Published: 30/01/2013
Prossy Kakooza is co-founder of Lesbian Immigration Support group (LISG), a charity that helps women seeking Asylum from countries where it's illegal to be gay. She answers our 12 quick-fire questions.
read moreCompetition: Pam Ann Loves Equal Marriage
Date Published: 08/02/2013
Comedienne Pam Ann has spoken out in support of our Love Equal Marriage Campaign and is offering our supporters the chance to win two tickets to her March show in Manchester!
read moreNational Eating Disorders Awareness Week: 11th - 17th Februa…
Date Published: 08/02/2013
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (11th - 17th Febraury) is a chance to raise awareness and understanding of this serious mental illness, challenge stereotypes and stigmas. Read more for advice and support.
read moreLove Equal Marriage Greater Manchester Roadshow
Date Published: 07/02/2013
From Monday 11th February, to mark Valentines Day and the successful first vote in parliament, The LGF will be touring round Greater Manchester promoting our Love Equal Marriage campaign. When will we be in your area?
read moreEqual Marriage: The Results are in
Date Published: 06/02/2013
Last night’s historic vote in The House of Commons saw MP’s vote in favour of the bill by 400 to 175, a majority of 225. Read the full story here...
read moreManchester LGBT Question Time
Date Published: 05/02/2013
Manchester City Council are working in partnership with organisations throughout the city to make sure that the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people are recognised and championed. It is an opportunity to make sure your voice is heard...
read moreAn open letter to my MP
Date Published: 04/02/2013
Here Erica shares her amusing open letter to Nuneaton MP Marcus Jones about her wish for equal marriage.
read moreTackling HIV in Our Communities
Date Published: 01/02/2013
A new report in The Lancet infectious diseases has raised issues surrounding some of the challenges associated with HIV testing for gay and bisexual men. But there are also opportunities for healthcare providers, community groups and men themselves to tackle HIV.
read moreEvent: Getting Hitched, Making History
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Date Published: 31/01/2013
As part of LGB&T History Month in February we’re hosting an evening of film and discussion on marriage equality on Monday 18th February, 7pm, at The LGF.
read moreSpice up Your Life!
Date Published: 30/01/2013
Calling all lesbian and bisexual women! Saturday 9th March is The LGF's annual celebration for International Women's Day: Sugar & Spice.
read moreMeet Siân
Date Published: 30/01/2013
Siân Lambert joined The LGF in November 2012 as our Women’s Programme Coordinator. She will be working on our ‘Well Women’ project for lesbian and bisexual women. Read more here...
read moreFree HIV sampling kits for Tameside & Glossop
Date Published: 30/01/2013
The LGF are working in partnership with BHA to promote free home sampling kits for HIV and syphilis. The tests are provided by RU Clear with funding from NHS Tameside & Glossop.
read moreEqual Marriage – How will your MP vote?
Date Published: 25/01/2013
With The Government announcing The Marriage (Same-sex) Bill in parliament on 25th January, we look at how MP’s will be voting in the 10 borough’s of Greater Manchester.
read moreEvent: Vagina Monologues
Date Published: 28/01/2013
The LGF are producing and directing a production of the Vagina Monologues to raise awareness and funds. Click to read more information on auditions and tickets!
read moreEqual Marriage is a step closer
Date Published: 25/01/2013
BREAKING NEWS: The Government commitment to open up marriage to same-sex couples took an important step forward today with the publication of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
read moreChallenge for Change!
Date Published: 19/12/2012
Shaun, Sarah, Martin and Shaun took part in an aerial assault course challenge to raise money for The LGF. Watch the video here and be inspired to take part in your own challenge this year!
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