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Trans Hate Crime Poster Competition Results

Date Published: 19/02/2013

During Hate Crime Week in January, Greater Manchester Police ran a competition to design a poster to raise awareness of transphobic hate crime. Find out the results here!

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In Pictures: Love Equal Marriage Roadshow

Date Published: 19/02/2013

Last week we toured the 10 borough’s of Greater Manchester talking to people about equal marriage. Check out the photo's here...

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Your services, your voice

Date Published: 19/02/2013

All of us rely on our local health and social care services at some point in our lives. And when we need them for ourselves or our family, we want the best possible services. To do this, a new consumer champion for health and social care – Healthwatch – has been created. Find out more and have your say!

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Amanda's Marathon Story

Date Published: 30/01/2013

Amanda is taking on the London Marathon this year in support of The LGF.  Read her story and be inspired to take on a challenge of your own!

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Missed out on Valentine's?

Date Published: 15/02/2013

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation and NHS Manchester want to make sure that everyone feels suitably loved up. In a drive to promote good sexual health, safer sex cupids will be out in Manchester's gay village tomorrow night (Saturday 16th February) to help spread the love.

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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.

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Businesses 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.

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Queer 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

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Prossy 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.

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Competition: 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!

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