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LGBT 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.
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