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National 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!
read moreCelebrities Come Out in Support of Equal Marriage
Date Published: 23/01/2013
Celebrities including 80s star Boy George, Paralympian Claire Harvey and Emmerdale Star Alicyo Eyo have spoken out in support of our Love Equal Marriage campaign.
read moreEvent: How (not) to make it in Britpop
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Date Published: 23/01/2013
Taking place on Sunday 17th March, 7pm at Tarus, How (not) to make it in Britpop feature's Rosie Wilby's critically acclaimed show Rosie's Pop Diary, mixing stand up, storytelling and acoustic versions of her songs. Click for more information and to buy your tickets!
read moreDrug Contamination Fear
Date Published: 22/01/2013
Police are warning drug users of a possible contaminated quantity of illegal drugs after two deaths in days
read moreHOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 27th January 2013
Date Published: 21/01/2013
The theme for HMD 2013 is 'Communities together: Build a Bridge'. The LGB&T community has long had to build it’s own communities to protect itself from persecution and Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us why this is so important.
read moreNHS Change Day – 13th March, 2013
Date Published: 21/01/2013
There's lots you can do as a member of NHS staff or as a patient! Read all about it...
read moreCervical Cancer Prevention Week
Date Published: 15/01/2013
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is on 20 – 26 January. Did you know all lesbian and bisexual women need to attend cervical screening too? Find out more.
read moreKeeping Warm this Winter
Date Published: 18/01/2013
As snow continues to hit all parts of the county today, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is reminding people to check on the older and more vulnerable people in our communities.
read moreGay DNA - Greater Manchester Police apologise
Date Published: 18/01/2013
Greater Manchester Police have issued a statement referring to the issue of DNA samples taken from gay men that have been in the media this week.
read moreKathy's Story
Date Published: 19/12/2012
Read Kathy's story on how she took part in a half-marathon raising money for a cause close to her heart.
read moreAre you Hate Crime Aware?
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Date Published: 11/01/2013
As part of Hate Crime Awareness Week in Manchester 20th - 27th January in Manchester, The LGF are hosting an awareness event on Saturday 26th January 12 - 2pm.
read moreCivil Partnerships VS Marriage: What's the Difference?
Date Published: 08/01/2013
What are the actual differences between a Civil Partnership (CP) and a marriage? Some people argue that same-sex couples already have the right to a CP – so what’s the point of equal marriage? Yet there are subtle legal and important social differences...
read moreChampioning your Community
Date Published: 08/01/2013
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation want more lesbian, gay and bisexual to be active in their community. We want to provide the space for people to come together to share experiences and develop opportunities to learn and influence at a local level.
read moreJoin 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!
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