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Event: Getting Hitched, Making History

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.

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Spice 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.

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Meet 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...

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Free 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.

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Equal 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.

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Event: 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!

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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. 

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Challenge 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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Celebrities 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.

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Event: How (not) to make it in Britpop

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!

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