As part of the British Library's Evolving English series (and exhibition) and LGBT History Month [London] Paul Baker, Senior Lecturer (Lancaster University) gave a lunchtime talk in the British Library's Conference Centre (February 2011). … [Read more...]
QUEERS, TERROR and The Closing of the Western Mind (?)
December 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr Rahul Rao (School of 'Oriental' and African Studies) gave a talk - more properly led a discussion - (Thurs., 10.02.11) Queer in the Time of Terror, as part of LGBT History Month. It was held not in a SOAS building but in the Sir David Davies … [Read more...]
Why are we failing our youth?
December 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Thre separate cases of youths committing suicide due to bullying. Why are we allowing this to happen? Must we allow this list to continue to get larger? Mother of Suicide Sues School for Allegedly Ignoring Bullying Gay … [Read more...]
PHELIM TRIUMPHANS, IRIS REDUX?
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Brighton-based magazine 3SIXTY dealt with Iris Robinson in its Aug 08 edition. The front cover carries a sub-heading God Bless Iris Robinson. Which is meaningless? Possibly it is post-modern irony. Which is as dead as the Dodo. On page 9 … [Read more...]
PEARSE’S COMPLEX LEGACY
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
(Introduction: Patrick Pearse was the President of the Irish Republic of Easter Week 1916. He joined the Irish Volunteers / glaigh na h ireann, (inspired by the founding, by the Ulster Unionist Council, of the UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) in 1912), … [Read more...]
Red Door Cafe & Gift Shop is now Open !!!
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Red Door is located at the former Adelboden site , 38 Donaghadee Road Groomsport Co Down Serving the best coffee and tasty food on the Co Down coast and as always great hospitality ! Your all very welcome .... Colin Angus& Lynda Bryans … [Read more...]
Gay humanist mag rises from the ashes of controversy
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
We'll have a no-holds-barred policy, say editors Gay & Lesbian Humanist, the magazine that suspended publication amid controversy in 2005, is back. And its editors have promised a no-holds-barred policy concerning political … [Read more...]
Schools play about homophobia attacked by rightwing press
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Tony Grew November 11, 2008 - 11:28 In an echo of the 1980s, broadsheet and tabloid newspapers have carried lurid stories this morning about a play aimed at secondary school kids that urges them to confront homophobia. FIT, written and … [Read more...]
Gay School Musical to help homeless gay teens
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A new musical comedy "in a league-table of its own" will be performed next month in aid of a charity that supports gay young people who are homeless. Gay School Musical is the latest theatrical extravaganza from London Frontrunners, a gay and … [Read more...]
Belfast Pride Presents: The New Years Eve Pride Ball, 2008
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The New Years Eve Pride Ball, 2008 31st December 2008, Radisson SAS Hotel, Belfast, 7pm. See in the New Year with Belfast Pride at a gala ball in the stylish surroundings of the Radisson SAS Hotel. A champagne reception upon arrival … [Read more...]