here - LGBT History Month
Transcription
here - LGBT History Month
Hey there, my name is Mark Page 2 - I’m transgendered, and group secretary. I’m the youngest of the group —and I’m far too intelligent for my own good! Hi all, I’m mat. I’m spending my time trying to set up a Gay support group and association at Derby College. I’m a hard worker and an even harder player. Lv ya all –Mat– X Hi every1, I’m Dan, I am now a sexual health outreach worker for Derbyshire Friend, But still have alot to do with the forum. After all without it I wouldn’t be where I am now. Hello everyone, I’m Chris and I love making people happy. I enjoy other people's company and having fun. I love music, dance and everything that involves laughter. Hey chic's my name is Shell, I have just been promoted to editor of the magazine which I am really stoked about! Hey everybody, My names Vicky I’m into motorbikes and love being with my mates. I also like drawing and I have done the cartoons for this mag. So I hope you enjoy, xx Hey all, I’m Sazz, I enjoy doin just about everything, as ma m8s n I always av such a laff! We’re all crazy!! Hey peeps. I’m Stacie. I have recently joined this group and was made very welcome knowing that I was the only straight person. I enjoy hanging around with my m8s and singing. I’m in a band and its gr8. Bex is our fantastic Chairperson……..Aye up my ducks, as you may have gathered from front cover it is gay history month; and that is something we must always celebrate so this issue is packed full of interesting, funny and not that widely known historical facts such as Sappho, Stonewall, Alan Turing but also we have looked into LGBT film and music. Over the years we as a community have been accepted and unaccepted depending on who was in charge or what religion was most widely practiced. For instance back in ancient Greek times it was encouraged to have gay relationships with your comrades especially before going into battle. Yet only a few 100 years later when the Romans virtually ran the world you would be fed to the lions for being gay! Aren’t we all glad it has all changed from that extreme reaction to being LGBT. We have our top 12, LGBT history moments on page 26. And as many of you out there will more commonly know that this month also celebrates Valentine’s day and how can we not mention it after all it will be plastered all over the shops from middle of January. In the last issue we had a quiz about Oscar Wilde to win ‘A Beautiful Thing’ on DVD we have picked our winner James P, who sent in the right answer which was Oscar Fingal o’Flahertie Wills Wilde. We hope you have many hours of enjoyment. Let us know what you think and email us: [email protected] Page 4 [email protected] There has been many great LGBT people throughout history and this is our top 10: 1. Alexander The Great 2. Ladwig von Beethoven 3. Indigo Girls 4. K.D Lang 5. Boy George 6. eleanor Roosevelt 7. rudolf valentino 8. Oscar wilde 9. Rence vivein 10. Rhona cameron By Sazz Page 5 Founded in 1989 (in Sir Ian McKellen’s Kitchen) by Men and Women who actively struggled against Section 28 of the Local Government Act. Stonewall work with the Government, trade unions and non-governmental organisations to prevent discrimination and improve the lives of LGBT people. Challenge cultural and attitudinal values that allow discrimination. Provide and Publish information on a range of issues from homophobic bullying to pension provision. Key priorities for 2006/2007 – education, workplace, fair life chances, equal legal provision and medical treatment. Stonewall are very active fundraisers and are keen to recruit volunteers. The name ‘Stonewall’ comes from the riots that happened in New York in 1969. The police raided a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn which started off the riots. By Sazz Page 6 [email protected] Teena Renee Brandon was born on 12th December 1972 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She made the decision that she wanted to be a man and confided in people that she was having a sex change operation. She identified as male to female transgendered. The film “Boys don’t Cry” is based on the life of Brandon Teena, it shows quite an accurate and moving tale of his life. He had a difficult upbringing and this lead to many police convictions under his birth name Teena Brandon. He had a relationship with Lana the local girl who a guy name Tom was in love with. At first Lana did not know that Brandon was not a man but was in fact a woman until she bailed him out of prison for a driving offence. It was then that she realised because he was held in the women’s jail. Then it finally clicked but she did nothing about what she had seen and continued her relationship with him. Tom and John found out about Brandon’s real identity when they looked in the local newspaper and found the name Teena Brandon under the driving offence. They found Brandon and made him reveal his real identity. They then took him to an abandoned meat packaging plant where they raped and beat him and told him that it was what he deserved. Brandon went to the police about Tom and John but the police did nothing about it. A week later Brandon Teena was murdered along with two other people just after 1am on New Years Eve. (The film depicts a truly graphic and harrowing rape scene and scenes of extreme violence which is why it is 18 certificated.) By Siobhan & Vix Page 7 Four years ago it was decided that a national holocaust Memorial Day would be held annually on the 27th of January. The day is to remember all those lost during the 1939-1945 world war, during which over 60,000,000 people were killed and of which a large majority were LGB and T. These people were branded with a purple or pink triangle and sent to gas chambers to their death. Hitler believed in creating the perfect race and most of the people who did not fit that lost their lives. There are only 9 known LGBT survivors of the holocaust to this day and as the years go by slowly there surely will be none. We need to remember what people went through and honour their bravery, that is why the National Holocaust Memorial Day was created not just for LGBT people but for all the people who lost their lives. By Dan Page 8 [email protected] A closet gay is a term used to describe a person who isn't out in the open to family and friends about their sexuality. This is my article describing what it is to be such a person, who feared 'coming out' and telling people that I was a Lesbian. I knew I was gay during secondary school, but never really told the world until my late teenage life. I remember listening to my friends talk about 'queers' and making jokes about effeminate males and athletic looking females, and this really didn't help me to come out and be honest with them. I worried they would start saying the same things about me. I used to wake up every morning, live every day and go to sleep at night in fear that they would find me out and reject me as their friend. This resulted in me dating people of that opposite gender when I really didn't want to, just so they would never find my secret out. Sometimes I really had to bite down on my tongue and pretend to be ignorant about homosexuality and not correct my friends as they would display their ignorance. I found life really hard and sometimes felt suicidal as I had to pretend I wasn't the person that I truly was. Page 9 When I was fifteen I discovered Choices LGBT youth group which was private and confidential, and for those few hours a week I felt happy about my life. Before long I met a girl and this developed into a long term relationship. Yet I still struggled with life as a closet gay! If we ever went to a public place like the cinema or the park, it used to tear me up inside that we couldn’t display any affection to each other, in fear of what might be said or who saw. But the worse part of it all was knowing I could never share that wonderful feeling of being in love with my family and most of my friends. I began to hate myself and started believing that nothing would ever change or be perfect, this had an effect on our relationship and she called an end to it. I lost a lot of self esteem and quickly became depressed. I wanted to speak to my family about it, but instead remained silent because of fear and misunderstanding. I didn't think my family would accept me as a lesbian, I used to cringe every time my dad would make an abusive comment about a gay character on tv. I've lived like this for a few years until I was nineteen, when I finally came out the closet and told everyone I am gay. I'm glad I've done it, and I'm out of the stress that being a closet gay caused. I won't lie and say it was easy, and not everyone has accepted it, but the way I look at it is, if they don't really want to know me anymore then that’s their problem! Written by Sarah F Page 10 [email protected] Dear Agayny Aunt, Dear Agayny Aunt, I am 11 years old and my older sister is a lesbian. Everybody knows she’s a lesbian. But one night she came home with a man when she was drunk. People found out about this and has been teasing and bullying me about it. What can I do about it, who can I tell? By Demi in Derby Dear Demi, First you should tell somebody like a teacher or your parents about the bullying and hopefully this should stop it. Then talk to your sister as she is probably going through a difficult time at the moment and will need somebody to talk to. Explain to her how her actions are effecting you and remember that a person has a hard time excepting there sexuality. Even though she has said she is a lesbian she is still probably coming to terms with it herself; as a lot of people find it hard to be gay and try very hard to wish they where straight. But above all else be there for your sister and be happy for her whoever and which ever gender her partner is. For a while now I have known that I am a lesbian, but not told anyone until recently. The first person I decided to tell was my best mate as we have known each other since we were small. I was sure that there wouldn't be a problem - I was wrong. She acted like I had killed someone, she was shocked, which is not unexpected but now she is refusing to talk to me at all. What should I do? Miserable, age 14. Hi there To be honest with you how long did it take you to accept yourself, it is not fair to assume everybody is going to accept you with open arms. It is going to take longer for some people to accept than others. Just give her some time to let it sink in and she should be fine with you. If doesn’t come round to the idea then she is not a true friend, as true friends are willing to accept you as a person not small bits they pick and choose. Wish it wasn’t like this but it is a sad fact of life. Want to send your problems to our Agony Aunt? Then send your letters to: F.A.O. L.K.N.G Agayny Aunt, Derbyshire Friend, 2-3 Frairy Street, Derby DE1 1JF or email: [email protected] Page 11 British Scientist. Pioneer in computing otherwise known as the father of computers. Most well known for his work with the ‘Enigma’ code. The Enigma was a machine used by the Germans in World War 2 to send cryptic messages between the troops. Turing was one of the team at Bletchley Park who broke the code of the machines which turned the war around. Alan Mathison Turing, British mathematician, who pioneered in computer theory. He was born in London and educated at Cambridge and Princeton universities. In 1936, while he was still a graduate student, Turing published a paper called "On Computable Numbers," which introduced the concept of a theoretical computing device now known as a Turing machine. The concept of this machine, which could theoretically perform any mathematical calculation, was important in the development of the digital computer. Turing also extended his mathematical work to the study of artificial intelligence and biological forms. He proposed a method called the Turing test, to determine whether machines could have the ability to think. During World War II, Turing worked as a cryptographer for the British Foreign Office. In 1951 Turing was named a Fellow of the Royal Society and in 1952 he began to publish his work on the mathematical aspects of pattern and form development in living organisms. In 1951 Turing began an affair with another man. When this came to light he was arrested and charged with gross indecency. Turing was sentenced to undergo injections of female hormones which resulted in him developing breasts, these injections where apparently going to ’cure’ him of his homosexuality. He took his life by eating an apple laced with potassium cyanide. The logo for Apple Mac computers has been linked to Alan Turing as a lasting memory. Written by Bex Page 12 [email protected] Page 13 Derbyshire LGBT Youth Groups ‘Choices’ youth group meets in Derby every Thursday night 6.30 – 8.30pm. It is a social group for young gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and those who are confused about their sexuality for ages 12 - 25. For further details please contact: tel: (01332) 206027 Email: [email protected] www.gayyouthderby.co.uk South Derbyshire (Swadlincote) We are identifying if a youth group is needed in this area. It will be for young LGBT people aged 13 – 25. For further details please phone: (01332) 207704 or email us. A sad farewell to Globe youth group. C.A.S.H. LGBT youth group meet fortnightly in Chesterfield on Wednesday evenings 5.30 – 7.30pm. For further details please contact: Tel: (01246) 559431 Email: [email protected] Erewash District (Ilkeston, Heanor) We are identifying if a youth group is needed in this area. It will be for young LGBT people aged 13 – 25. For further details please phone (01332) 207704 or email us Please note that all these groups keep their location a secret for the safety of the group members. All groups are confidential. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reply Slip Let us know what you think. What would you like to see in the next editions? Name ……………………………. . ……. ….. Age ……….. Contact details ………………………………………………………………… .……………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. I would like to read about ………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. I would like to receive further copies of LKNG Page 14 [email protected] From left to right on the back page Village People Gia Will Young Boy George Jenny Shimizu Michael Martina Navratilova Andy Warhol Elton John Amanda Barrie Joan Jett Lance Bass Alex Parks Angelina Jolie Mark— (Westlife) Graham Norton Ellen DeGeneres George Tracy Chapman Families of Lesbians and Gays Support Group We are currently in the process of finding out if there is a need for a support group for parents, carers, friends and family members of young LGBT people. For help, support or further information please call Gill (07811 740060) or Carl (07876 030526). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love Knows No Gender Derbyshire Friend LGBT Support Service 2 –3 Friary Street Derby DE1 1JF OR email: [email protected] Page 15 1 Beautiful Thing 1996 15 cert 2 Better Than Chocolate 1999 15 cert 3 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 1994 15 cert 4 Brokeback Mountain 2005 15 cert 3 Oscars All films are Cert 15 unless stated 5 TransAmerica 2005 15 cert Page 16 [email protected] 6 Imagine Me and You 2005 15 cert 7 Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe 1991 PG cert 8 The Hours 2002 12A cert 9 The Birdcage 1996 15 cert 10 But I Am A Cheerleader 1999 15 cert Written by Bex Page 17 We have unfortunately come to the last instalment with Barbara and G. G: I don’t think there is anything that I disagree with. Barbara: Only bit I disagree with is how people say it isn’t not like a marriage; but to me that was my lesbian wedding and so I have never been married before so when people try and say its different, I say well how is it different? G: It’s not different. Barbara: In terms of inheriting each others pensions and not paying inheritance tax I know these seem very big things when people are young but we older and so perhaps these things mean a bit more on the financial side. Basically G and I felt married before we was married as it were and to be honest I never thought in our life time we would see it become legal to do the Civil Partnership thing. The kind of things we had been thinking about before hand was flying out to Toronto so we could get married in Canada but that might have had a devious status over here and the other thing was to register our partnership in London. Neither of those things gave you legal rights here so it didn’t seem much point, it would have been more of an symbolic thing like a commitment service. The moment that this option came available it was like yes this feels right. We had actually done all the wills etc about who would get what etc so we already had done all the legal side but it wasn’t the point. The point was that you could do this the same as everybody else and that felt right. G: That felt acceptable and what was our right really. First Female Couple In Derby Sarah: What is your opinion of the Civil Partnership? And are there any parts of it that you disagree with? (Thoughtful silence) Page 18 [email protected] Barbara: And given that same sex couples can now adopt as well, which is positive, to me there is nothing I really disagree with. G: No I can’t either. Barbara: But I think maybe religious people who may wish to do it in a church should be allowed to as well but as am not religious so it not really for me to say. G: But it can be blessed in a church can’t it. Barbara: The only other thing I would say that wasn’t right is in a religious ceremony you know how marriage happens after the couple have exchanged vows, well in civil partnership the marriage happens when you sign the register, so with a civil partnership you could just walk into a registry office with two witnesses sign the register and that’s your wedding over and done with and traditionally when people get married a big fuss is made i.e. big party, big dresses and loads of expense, it’s a big event, which is why in a way it was nice to invent our own as it had no tradition attached to it, I mean it was lightly based upon a traditional wedding. G: Well we didn’t have anything else to base it on really, but we did what we wanted to do. Sarah: So I guess given the choice you would have got married at an earlier date? Barbara: Well we had been together 3 and half years when we got married. G: Might have done a little bit earlier but don’t think would have been a significant amount of time, maybe 6-8 months earlier. Barbara: I had a mental thing about 3 years I have got to share, it’s not something that I would rush into, and I would want to see if the relationship was sustainable over time. We may have had it a couple of months earlier but we had it on G’s birthday which made it more special. Page 19 G: But it was, so she couldn’t forget my birthday (laughter) Sarah: Have you as a couple or individually been treated differently either in a negative or positive way since you have been married? Barbara: I think it has caused a lot of discussion between our lesbian friends, as the more we talk and show pictures of the ceremony to them it makes them think about what they would do, If they would go through with it or not, how they would do it if they were going to etc. G: But it’s also caused some conflict if one side of a partnership has really wanted to and the other really doesn’t want to do it. Barbara: As for how have we been treated (shows Sarah the certificate that G had to take into work with her so that the work records would show that G had a spouse, so that Barbara could claim any benefits if something should happen to G while she was still working there) So I should be treated more positively as a result of the certificate. Our friends on a whole have been fairly positive and none of them have said anything like you shouldn’t have done it etc. G: Work has been very supportive. Barbara: And for me as well. I also feel more free to hold hands in public now, before we used to do it anyway but I would wait and see who be walking towards us before deciding if it was o.k. to carry on holding her hand or not. Whereas now am more able just to do it and not think about it and be comfortable doing it. We hope you have enjoyed reading this as much as we did doing the interview. We would once again like to thank Barbara and G for taking the time to do this interview Page 20 [email protected] Imagine Me and You This film is a romantic comedy which tells the story of Rachel (Piper Perabo) who is just about to walk down the aisle to marry her childhood sweetheart Heck (Matt Goode). But by chance Luce (Lena Heady) the florist for the wedding catches Rachel's eye and in that moment knows she has just laid eyes on her soul mate, but unfortunately still marries Heck! What happens next is a journey of discovery for Rachel as she embarks on a friendship with Luce and discovers that she is madly in love with someone other than her husband. Imagine Me & You is a light hearted romantic comedy with it’s sensational cast that will keep you entertained over and over again. By Shell Page 21 Priscilla Queen of the Desert They came. They Conquered. They looked fabulous. The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a visually stunning and inventive film. This is an absolutely hilarious and often touching film about three drag performers braving the Australian Outback. Each of the performers has their own reason for making the journey of personal discovery and numerous dead ends. The resilient cast and outrageous costumes make this film one of the most quick witted and sensitive films of 1994. The film picked up the Academy Award for costume design using the rather original back drop of the Australian Outback. Each and every outfit tells its own imaginative story and plays a part in what the cast have to say. Terence Stamp – Star Wars Hugo Weaving – The Matrix Guy Pearce – Memento By Scott Page 22 [email protected] Sappho was a ancient Greek poet who wrote love poems about love between women and the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite. There are not many details of Sappho's life, we know that she was born on the isle of Lesbos into a wealthy noble family around 630BC.. She married a wealthy merchant called Cercylas and had a daughter called Cleris. We also know that she had both male and female lovers and it is her island that she was born on which gave its name to the modern term lesbian meaning love between two women. Sappho is known through her work: ten books of verse published by the third and second centuries BC. By the Middle Ages, all copies were lost.. Today what we know of the poetry of Sappho is only through quotations in the writings of others. Only one poem from Sappho survives in complete form, and the longest fragment of Sappho poetry is only 16 lines long. The poems of Sappho are more personal and emotional than political or civic or religious, especially compared to her contemporary, the poet Alcaeus. This focus has given rise to speculation that Sappho's interest in women was what today would be called homosexual or lesbian. ( The word "lesbian" comes from the island of Lesbos and the communities of women there. ) This may be an accurate description of Sappho's feelings towards women, but it may also be accurate that it was more acceptable in the past for women to express strong passions towards one another, whether the attractions were sexual or not. By Shell Page 23 Shimmering-throned immortal Aphrodite, Daughter of Zeus, Enchantress, I implore thee, Spare me, O queen, this agony and anguish, Crush not my spirit Whenever before thou has hearkened to me To my voice calling to thee in the distance, And heeding, thou hast come, leaving thy father's Golden dominions, With chariot yoked to thy fleet-winged coursers, Fluttering swift pinions over earth's darkness, And bringing thee through the infinite, gliding Downwards from heaven, Then, soon they arrived and thou, blessed goddess, With divine countenance smiling, didst ask me What new woe had befallen me now and why, Thus I had called the. What in my mad heart was my greatest desire, Who was it now that must feel my allurements, Who was the fair one that must be persuaded, Who wronged thee Sappho? For if now she flees, quickly she shall follow And if she spurns gifts, soon shall she offer them Yea, if she knows not love, soon shall she feel it Even reluctant. Come then, I pray, grant me surcease from sorrow, Drive away care, I beseech thee, O goddess Fulfil for me what I yearn to accomplish, Be thou my ally. Page 24 [email protected] Valentines Its that time of year again were love is in the air! We all know February 14th is the time for love and romance. We go out and buy those special cards and gifts for that special person in our life to show how much we love and adore them. But do any of us really know why we feel compelled to go and spend our money on this particular day of the year. It all dates back to Roman and Christian tradition. On February 14th the Romans celebrated the goddess Juno who was the Queen of the gods and also the protector of marriage and woman. Also in the 3rd century there was a roman catholic priest called Valentine who was beheaded by the Roman Emperor Claudius because Valentine performed marriages for young couples in secret even though they were outlawed by the emperor. While Valentine was imprisoned he fell in love with his jailers daughter and wrote love letters to her and always signed them “From your Valentine” which is a common phrase used in modern day valentine cards. Valentine was eventually beheaded on February 14th 270AD But he was not made a saint until 498AD by the pope Gelasius and declared February 14th St valentines day. By Shell Page 25 Hey guys! I’m Stacie. I have just recently joined Love Knows No Gender Youth Forum. I am on placement at Derbyshire Friend and I think the work that everyone is doing is just brilliant! I am the only straight member of the group (I think) and yet it doesn’t bother me or the people around me. I’m not the type of person to judge someone on their sexuality and no-one else should either. Homophobic bullying is a serious issue in schools and needs to be tackled in an appropriate manner. Kids are getting bullied because they are gay and teachers are sitting around taking no notice in what’s happening, where’s the justice? When I was in school, mid year ten, a guy in my year came out about being gay. At first people seemed to be ok with it, but gradually the whole school found out and people, including his friends, started to turn against him. In desperation he forced himself to pretend to be straight and go out with a girl just to fit in and to not get bullied. Teachers didn’t pick up on the fact that anything was happening and he couldn’t have gone to anyone in confidence because nobody is designated to talk about those sorts of issues. It is very important that schools pick up on that homophobic bullying is happening to young people and take into account that it’s a serious matter and should be dealt with immediately!! Written by Stacie Page 26 [email protected] There has been many, many great historical moments involving LGBT people it has been hard to pick out my top 12, the best but here is my list in date order. 1791 - France: Homosexuality is legalised 1885 - Britain: ‘Labouchere’ Amendment made to the Criminal Law Amendment Act (sentence reduced to 2 years hard labour from death) 1967 - England and Wales: Male Homosexuality is legalised 1970– Britain: First Gay Pride march 1972– Norway: legalises homosexuality for those aged 17 and over, Hawaii: homosexuality is legalised, Britain: ‘Gay News’ is Launched 1973 - Britain: 1st Gay Switchboard set up in London 1979 - Usa: the first march on Washington for lesbian and gay rights attracts more than 100,000 1982 - Britain: homosexuality legalised in Northern Ireland 1992 - Worldwide: The World Health Organisation (WHO) removes homosexuality from its classification of illnesses 2003 - UK: lesbians and gay men gain protective legislation in the field of employment 2004 - UK: trans people can legally change their birth certificates to their ‘corrected’ gender 2005 - UK: the first ever LGBT History Month, Britain: Civil Partnerships introduced. Written by Matt/Bex Page 27 There has been many great LGBT people throughout history involved in music, and this is my top 15: 1. Tchaikovsky 1840-1893 2. David Bowie 1964 – present 3. Elton John: 1967-present 4. Wendy (formerly Walter) Carlos 1968 - Present 5 Freddie Mercury/Queen: 1970-present (Freddie Mercury – 1991) 6. The Village people 1977-Present 7. Dead or alive (Pete Burns) 1980-present 8. Culture Club (Boy George) 1982-Present 9 George Michael 1982-Present 10. Placebo (Brian Molko & Stefan Olsdal) 1996-Present 11. Billy Joe Armstrong (Green Day) 1990’s -Present 12. Scissor Sisters (Jake Shears, Babydaddy, and Del Marquis) 2001- Present 13. Will Young 2002- Present 14. Alex Parks 2003- Present 15. Lesbians on ecstasy 2004 - Present By Amy Page 28 [email protected] 1 Sir Ian McKellen (X-men, Lord of the Rings) 2 James Dean (Rebel without Cause, The Giant) 3 Angelina Jolie ( Tomb-raider, Mr & Mrs Smith) 4 Stephen Fry ( V for Vendetta, Stormbreaker) 5 Drew Barrymore (Charlie’s Angels, 50 First Dates) Page 29 6 Rock Hudson (31 films 1958—1984) 7 Rupert Everette (Shakespeare in Love, Shrek 2—voice of Prince Charming) 8 Sir Nigel Hawthorne ( Madeline, Madness of King George) 9 Marlene Dietrich ( 55 films 1919—1979 ) 10 Alan Cummings ( Goldeneye, X-Men 3) Written by Bex/Stacie Who are DERBYSHIRE FRIEND? Derbyshire Friend is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Support Service and a registered local charity providing a range of free services. We offer confidential advice, information and supportive listening to LGBT people in Derbyshire, including their families and friends and anyone who may be questioning their sexuality. What does DERBYSHIRE FRIEND offer? • • Confidential face to face services Confidential phone line and internet services For a confidential chat, call the Derbyshire LGBT Switchboard on:- 01332 349333 (Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am-1pm & 7.30pm9.30pm) • • • • • • • • • Sexual health information, advice and resources Social support groups for men & women Warm and friendly drop-in service Advice and information Support to community groups & events Sign posting to other services Library resources & free internet access Volunteering and training opportunities Youth Forum (Love knows no gender) For more information about our services & times please call the administration line on 01332 207704 or email [email protected] Visit our website at www.gayderbyshire.co.uk The Pavilion, LGBT Centre, 2-3 Friary street, Derby, DE1 1JF Page 31 [email protected] Love Knows No Gender is supported by these organisations