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Get 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.
read moreNew Survey Highlights Lack of Knowledge Around Cervical Scre…
Date Published: 25/06/2012
A recent LGF online survey found that only 17.8% of eligible women (aged 25-64) have had a cervical screening test and it seems for many women misinformation and homophobic attitudes are to blame.
read moreThe Alan Turing Memorial Award
Date Published: 18/06/2012
In honour of his life and a celebration of his centenary birthday The Lesbian & Gay Foundation in partnership with Manchester City Council are launching a new award: The Alan Turing Memorial Award
read moreMen's Health Week: Domestic Violence
Date Published: 08/06/2012
To coincide with Men’s Health Week The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) will be running a series of articles on the most prevalent health conditions that are affecting gay and bisexual men. Today’s article is focusing on Domestic Violence.
read moreMen's Health Week: Eating Disorders
Date Published: 08/06/2012
To coincide with Men’s Health Week The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) will be running a series of articles on the most prevalent health conditions that are affecting gay and bisexual men. Today’s article is focusing on Eating Disorders.
read moreStaying Safe in the Village
Date Published: 13/06/2012
In light of the news that a body was found in a canal near Manchester's gay village we highlight the need to stay safe on a night out
read moreMen's Health Week: Anal Cancer
Date Published: 08/06/2012
To coincide with Men’s Health Week The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) will be running a series of articles on the most prevalent health conditions that are affecting gay and bisexual men. Today’s article is focusing on Anal Cancer.
read moreMen's Health Week: Hepatitis
Date Published: 08/06/2012
To coincide with Men’s Health Week The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) will be running a series of articles on the most prevalent health conditions that are affecting gay and bisexual men. Today’s article is focusing on Hepatitis.
read moreCervical Screening Awareness Week 10 -16 June
Date Published: 08/06/2012
It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week (CSAW) 10 – 16 June, are we're calling for the need for all lesbian and bisexual women to attend cervical screening.
read moreEqual Love
Date Published: 08/06/2012
With the Government Consultation on equal marriage ending in less than 1 week we take a look back at the key campaigns which have made a difference. Today: Equal Love.
read moreAre You Out4marriage?
Date Published: 08/06/2012
With less than 1 week to go until the Government's same-sex civil marriage consultation ends, we take a look back at the out4marriage campaign.
read moreAlan Turing: A Life Lost
Date Published: 07/06/2012
On this day (June 7th) some 59 years ago, the world lost a very significant, influential and valuable man; Alan Turing.
read moreOne Week Left to Have Your Say on Equal Marriage
Date Published: 06/06/2012
There is just one week left to have your say on the UK Government’s equal civil marriage consultation which will close on 14 June.
read moreCelebrating our Volunteers
Date Published: 23/05/2012
This week is National Volunteers Week and we are celebrating the contribution of our 150 volunteers as well as calling for people to get involved in our Village Angels scheme.
read moreLatest rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Date Published: 01/06/2012
Latest figures from The Health Protection Agency show gay and bisexual men still disproportionately affected by rise in infections.
read moreThe Bingham Cup
Date Published: 30/05/2012
Get ready Manchester! This upcoming weekend sees a spectacular event take place in Manchester - The Bingham Cup (also known as the gay rugby world cup).
read moreManchester Condom Partnership
Date Published: 29/05/2012
That’s the new partnership of The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Brook Manchester and Manchester Public Health Development Service.
read moreThe Jubilee Years – How Were They for You?
Date Published: 29/05/2012
The Equality and Diversity Forum is encouraging people to make human rights and equality-related contributions to the Jubilee Time Capsule, marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
read moreAre we ‘Cocking and Arsing’?
Date Published: 24/05/2012
With gay and bisexual men’s sexual health campaigns would you prefer to see clinical language used or slang terminology? We took to Canal Street to canvass opinion.
read moreHelp shape the future of LGBT housing
Date Published: 24/05/2012
Working in partnership with The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Stonewall Housing would like to invite local housing providers and LGBT people over the age of 50, to an event focussed around older LGBT housing in Greater Manchester.
read moreYour Eurovision Rights
Date Published: 23/05/2012
Looking forward to Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest is a good opportunity to remind ourselves of the progress (or lack of progress) of LGB&T rights across the continent.
read moreHow do we stop Gay and Bi Men becoming HIV+?
Date Published: 23/05/2012
A special event for Manchester Prides' upcoming Fringe Festival will discuss - What can be done to stop more of the gay and bi community becoming HIV +? We want you to be involved in the debate.
read moreUpcoming National LGB&T Partnership Events
Date Published: 23/05/2012
Upcoming events in Manchester and London by the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Partnership
read moreHave your say on GP Services
Date Published: 22/05/2012
The LGF have launched their first nationwide consultation for LGB people to have their say around GP services and are encouraging people to take part.
read moreLGBT experiences of Health and Social Care
Date Published: 21/05/2012
Working in partnership with The LGF, the Care Quality Commission invite LGBT people to share recent experiences of health and social care as part of a new project in the North West.
read moreAged 16-25? LGBT or Questioning?
Date Published: 21/05/2012
Take part in the national survey of LGBTQ Youth with Youth Chances survey of 16-25 year olds.
read moreYoung People ‘Proud’ to combat Homophobic Bullying
Date Published: 18/05/2012
The award winning Exceeding Expectations initiative has been attending schools in Manchester and Salford to coincide with IDAHO.
read moreBody Positive North West Closure
Date Published: 18/05/2012
Yesterday came the sad news that Body Positive North West (BPNW) has closed its service to people living with HIV.
read moreManchester Airport to Fly the Flag
Date Published: 16/05/2012
Visitors to Manchester Airport today will see the rainbow flag flying in support of IDAHO
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