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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Date Published: 12/11/2012
20th November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurs annually around the world to honour and remember people who have lost their lives as a result of transphobic prejudice. Read more about events that are taking place locally.
read moreGiles has made his school safer - will you?
Date Published: 18/10/2012
With November marking Anti-Bullying Month, teacher Giles talks to us about the impact the safer schools have had in his school. Take action now and donate a pack.
read moreThe LGF wins at the North West Public Health Awards 2012
Date Published: 06/11/2012
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation have been highly commended for their Condom and Lube Distribution Scheme at the North West Public Health Awards 2012.
read moreExceeding Expectations in Manchester & Salford
Date Published: 05/11/2012
Our Exceeding Expectations programme will be going into schools around Manchester and Salford to tackle homophobia in the classroom. Read more about what we're doing here.
read moreNational Adoption Week
Date Published: 03/10/2012
National Adoption Week takes place 5 - 11th November and is about finding families for the children who need loving homes and you may be surprised at who can adopt. Read Karen and Matt's stories here...
read moreNovember is Movember!
Date Published: 02/11/2012
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
read moreTake Action in Schools
Date Published: 03/10/2012
November is Anti-Bullying month and Anti-Bullying week is 19th - 23rd November. This is a perfect time to challenge homophobia bullying affecting young people in our schools. Take action now!
read moreQueer Question Time 2012
Date Published: 30/10/2012
On Sunday 18 November 2012, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is hosting the 2nd Queer Question Time, providing members of the LGB&T the opportunity to question a cross-party panel about issues that affect us all.
read moreGlyn is a Diamond Champion!
Date Published: 30/10/2012
WRVS have celebrated Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by searching for the UK’s Diamond Champions - older people who give their time to improve the lives of those around them. LGF Trustee Glyn Jenkins was one of those nominated.
read moreMissed out a London Marathon Place?
Date Published: 30/10/2012
The London Marathon ballot has now closed and if you didn’t get a place – why not join Team LGF?
read moreNew initiative for LGB&T people of faith
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Date Published: 26/10/2012
The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch is making available a regular channel of communication to anyone within the LGB&T community who seeks support and advice from a trusted member of the Manchester Diocese of The Church of England.
read moreLGBT Hustings,Greater Mancs Police and Crime Commissioner
Date Published: 25/10/2012
You may have heard about the forthcoming PCC elections but not sure what it's all about or why it's important to have your say. If you want to know more here is a unique opportunity to quiz the candidates on priorities for tackling the impact of policing on LGB&T communities.
read moreDo you Tick the Box?
Date Published: 18/10/2012
We've launched a new campaign to get lesbian, gay and bisexual people to ‘tick the box’ when it comes to sexual orientation monitoring.
read moreGiles Runs a Marathon!
Date Published: 18/10/2012
Giles is a school teacher, and after ordering one of our Safer Schools packs, he decided to run in the Jersey Marathon for us back in October raising £125 and running the course in an impressive 3 hours and 34 minutes.
read moreClear Your Name
Date Published: 18/10/2012
Attend one of our upcoming legal surgeries to get advice about deletion of historical gay convictions.
read morePurple Power!
Date Published: 25/09/2012
Friday 19th October 2012 is ‘Spirit Day’ so go purple!
read moreComing out as HIV Positive
Date Published: 03/10/2012
What is it like living with HIV? How do you talk about it in everyday life? In the latest issue of outnorthwest we began a series of interviews with men who share their personal experiences of coming to terms with the virus. Here is Lee's story...
read moreFeeling Lonely?
Date Published: 08/10/2012
Wednesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. All this week to mark the day we'll be putting up articles around wellbeing. Today - feeling lonely? How the LGF can help you.
read moreInterview: Alicya Eyo
Date Published: 10/10/2012
Liverpool-born Alicya Eyo has starred in Holby City, Casualty, Doctors and The Bill but is most famous for her roles as Denny in Bad Girls and currently as Ruby Haswell in Emmerdale. Here she shares her experiences on Coming Out, her acting career, her role on Emmerdale and being a lesbian role model.
read moreDepression & substance use in the lesbian, gay and bisex…
Date Published: 09/10/2012
Statistics show that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people experience depression and suicidal thoughts more frequently and are more likely to drink alcohol or take drugs.
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