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Drug 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

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HOLOCAUST 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.

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NHS 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...

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Cervical 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.

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Keeping 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.

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Gay 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.

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Kathy'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.

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Are you Hate Crime Aware?

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.

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Civil 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...

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Championing 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.

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