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Join our 10k team!
Date Published: 19/12/2012
Why not take up a challenge this year and join our team for the BUPA Manchester 10k and the London 10k run in May?
read moreChallenge Yourself in 2013!
Date Published: 17/12/2012
Why not make one of your new year's resolutions this year do take part in an exciting challenge whilst raising money for The LGF?
read moreRoom Hire at The LGF
Date Published: 17/12/2012
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is based in city centre Manchester and have a number of different sized rooms for hire either during the day or evenings, including weekends.
read moreWhat's Your New Year's Resolution?
Date Published: 20/12/2012
A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. Here we share some LGF staff resolutions, share some ideas and ask you to tell us yours!
read moreHappy New Year?
Date Published: 17/12/2012
When everyone is celebrating with their loved ones during the Christmas and New Year season, it can be hard to do the same if you are feeling isolated and low. But help is at hand...
read moreAll I want for Christmas is...Gay Marriage!
Date Published: 19/12/2012
We meets 5 couples and speaks to them about how they are spending Christmas as a couple this year and their hopes and dreams of getting married.
read moreMeet Nick & Sarah
Date Published: 10/12/2012
In the second of our 'Real Voices' articles, featuring real couples in support of same-sex marriage, we meet Nick & Sarah
read moreBBC Publishes Two Year Review into Portrayal of LGB People
Date Published: 19/12/2012
The BBC has commisioned a follow up report into the landmark research originally held in 2010 to look into the portrayal of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people on television, online and on the radio.
read moreSupport over the Festive Season
Date Published: 30/11/2012
Click to find out the opening and closing times for The Lesbian & Gay Foundation's Community Resource Centre over this festive period.
read moreWe 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...
read moreBishop receives LGF award
Date Published: 03/12/2012
In what is believed to be the first honour of its kind, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation has awarded The Bishop of Manchester, The Right Reverend Nigel McCulloch its prestigious ‘Homo Hero’ award for helping to challenge homophobia within the Diocese of Manchester.
read moreA Very Special Christmas Gift
Date Published: 03/12/2012
As times get harder, charitable giving is not in the forefront of people’s minds.Yet now,more than ever, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation needs your support as we continue to tackle homophobic bullying in UK schools.
read moreFree Workshops to Help you Take Pride in Practice
Date Published: 21/11/2012
Two fantastic free workshops for primary healthcare professionals and surgery support staff, part of our Pride in Practice project.
read moreSEX TIPS FOR MEN
Date Published: 29/11/2012
In 2009, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation published Sex Tips For Men. It's been one of the most popular guides we have ever produced, and when stocks ran low, we decided to revisit, revamp and update. Read on for more information....
read moreWorld AIDS Day in Manchester: We’re all in this together.
Date Published: 28/11/2012
World AIDS Day is an international day of action, designed to raise awareness about HIV and to challenge the stigma associated with HIV. It’s a time for people across the world to get involved and make a difference.
read moreWorld AIDS Day 2012 in Manchester
Date Published: 27/11/2012
World AIDS Day takes place annually on 1st December and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. Read more to find out what's happening in Manchester this World AIDS Day.
read moreGoing for a Sexual Health Check Up
Date Published: 27/11/2012
Last year we produced a guide for gay and bisexual men on what to expect when going for a sexual health check-up.The ‘Check You’ resource aims to dispel some myths around going to the clinic.
read moreReaching Trafford!
Date Published: 27/11/2012
The LGF have employed a new community development worker in Trafford. Kathy McGuirk joined us at the end of October...
read moreWaitrose Community Matters Scheme Supports The LGF!
Date Published: 27/11/2012
The kind folk at Waitrose in Spinningfields are supporting The LGF as part of their Community Matters Scheme...but we need your support!
read moreTaking Pride in Their Practice…
Date Published: 21/11/2012
The Bodey Medical Practice in Fallowfield are proud recipients of their Gold Award, from the Pride in Practice initiative, for ‘Excellence in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Healthcare provision’.
read moreTake our Survey & Be in for a Chance to Win £50
Date Published: 20/11/2012
We've just launched our new survey for lesbian and bisexual women. Take it now and be in for a chance to win £50!
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