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Equal 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!
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.
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