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Getting LGB Health Issues on The Agenda
Date Published: 07/08/2012
Voting open! Your Homo Heroes for 2012
Date Published: 07/08/2012
It's that time again and we have 21 people nominated across 7 categories and the choice of who wins is up to you!
read moreHealthWatch Consultation in Manchester
Date Published: 03/08/2012
Have you got a view or concern about Health & Social Care services in Manchester?
read moreAre you Part of the Picture?
Date Published: 02/08/2012
Did you know that over one fifth of LGB people showed as being dependant on a substance and a further quarter showed at least one indicator of dependency? Read all the results from our Part of the Picture Year 3 report...
read moreCelebrating Out Athletes
Date Published: 02/08/2012
We interview Lee Pearson,a 27 gold medallist and Paralympic out gay athlete about his experiences on and off the field
read moreMichael Causer 4th Anniversary Vigil
Date Published: 31/07/2012
The Michael Causer Foundation is holding a vigil of remembrance to mark the fourth anniversary of Michael's death at 7.30pm Thursday 2nd August 2012 on Temple Street.
read moreJoin Us at Liverpool Pride
Date Published: 30/07/2012
Now in its 3rd Year Liverpool Pride is becoming one of the UK’s key events. Join The LGF and thousands of other 'Nautical but Nice' pride-goers this Saturday.
read moreHIV Cure is The Future. HIV Prevention is Now.
Date Published: 30/07/2012
There has been encouraging news recently about the hope for a cure to HIV but we aren’t there yet. So how can we stop the spread of the virus? You may have the answers!
read moreYouth Almighty!
Date Published: 27/07/2012
Are you aged 14 – 18 and living in Manchester? Be involved in our new project!
read moreSay Enough is Enough! to Homophobia
Date Published: 26/07/2012
Say Enough is Enough! to homophobia and march with us on Saturday 25 August in the Manchester Pride parade
read moreOldham Pride against Bullying
Date Published: 26/07/2012
This Saturday’s Oldham Pride will see the launch of a new petition to ‘Stop Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying in Schools and also new research into Oldham’s LGBT community.
read moreSalford Peel Park Pink Picnic 2012
Date Published: 25/07/2012
On Sunday 29th July 2012, Salford’s Peel Park will be taken over for the day for what promises to be a very exciting event.
read moreThe A.B.C of Hepatitis
Date Published: 23/07/2012
28 July 2012 is World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of viral hepatitis. Gay men and those affected by HIV are particularly at risk.
read moreLGB&T Muslims celebrate Ramadan
Date Published: 20/07/2012
Jawad A.Mahboob answers some questions on the month of Ramadan which begins today for Muslims everywhere.
read moreAre you going to the OWLympics?
Date Published: 19/07/2012
Oldham Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Pride is taking place this year on Saturday 28th July. The theme this year is OWLympics
read morePride Therapy Sunday
Date Published: 19/07/2012
On Sunday 26th August the LGF will be offering you the opportunity to work with a traditional talking therapist or the chance to join one a drama or art creative therapy groups exploring the theme: What is your sense of Pride?
read moreFancy a quickie?
Date Published: 10/05/2012
Well from now, and every two weeks, you can! We want you to have fantastic safer sex. And all we ask is for two minutes of your time…
read moreLGBT Participation in the 2012 Olympics
Date Published: 18/07/2012
With the Olympics due to start in a matter of days, we put a spotlight on the LGBT olympians involved in the Games as well as Peter Tatchell's call for all nations to sign an equality pledge - or face ban
read moreRoadworks to close street access to part of the village this…
Date Published: 18/07/2012
From the 23rd to 27th of July, Sackville Street in the village will be a no-through route.
read moreGroupwork at the LGF is Changing!
Date Published: 18/07/2012
We are excited to announce a relaunch of our groupwork programme and are holding an event on Friday 28 September for people to find out more.
read moreBury Youth say NO to Homophobia!
Date Published: 16/07/2012
Bury’s first ever Walk against Homophobia took place yesterday, the first LGB&T event of its kind in the town.
read moreLiverpool’s Spectrum of Spirituality
Date Published: 16/07/2012
To tie-in with Liverpool’s 3rd annual Pride event, unique inter-faith event celebrates LGBT diversity.
read moreCan you help make schools safer?
Date Published: 11/07/2012
Stonewall’s 2012 School Report published last week showed worrying statistics that over half (55%) of lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils have experienced direct bullying
read moreCan you be a Befriender?
Date Published: 11/07/2012
We are currently looking for volunteer befrienders who can support and mentor isolated lesbian, bisexual, gay and trans people in the Greater Manchester area.
read moreWomen's Pride
Date Published: 28/06/2012
On 21 August we are hosting Women's Pride, part of the Pride Fringe events programme, looking at women's contribution to the gay rights movement.
read moreWhen was the last time you had SEX?
Date Published: 08/07/2012
Or rather...When was the last time you talked about safer sex? Sexual Health organisations are continually promoting safer sex messages but are they being heard? What do YOU think?
read moreA Summer of Pride
Date Published: 03/07/2012
Pride season is upon us, here we list all the upcoming UK Pride's throughout the North West.
read moreLGF Quickies: Episode 4
Date Published: 02/07/2012
In the latest episode of LGF Quickies we look at syphilis and gonorrhoea as well as introducing the next presenter, Marc Robinson.
read moreGet in to rugby with the Manchester Village Spartans
Date Published: 29/06/2012
Get your fitness on the ball with Village Spartans RUFC, Manchester and the North West’s inclusive rugby club, and their free 'Introduction to Rugby' programme every Wednesday in July. No previous playing experience needed. If you've played before there's a place for you too!
read moreBBC Axe LGBT Programme
Date Published: 25/06/2012
The BBC has confirmed that the only LGBT-interest programme on its national radio network will be cut from the schedules by the end of the year.
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