Community News

Cardiff Gay Scene Mourns Drag Queen Legend

Posted on 6 Feb 2023 in Community

Tributes have been pouring in for South Wales based drag queen Darren Moore, from Casnewydd / Newport. Mr Moore’s body was found in Windsor Place, Caerdydd / Cardiff on Sunday morning according to the South Wales Argus newspaper. The Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen Mr Moore during the small hours of Sunday 22nd January. He was last seen alive in his drag persona. In a statement, the family of Mr Moore paid tribute to his popularity on the Cardiff Scene, saying ““Darren Moore was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend,” said Mr Moore’s family. He was alway

New Book is a Top Guide for Bisexual Men

Posted on 5 Feb 2023 in Community

Writer and activist Vaneet Mehta has met with leading LGBT+ newswire Pink News to chat about his new book “Bisexual Men Exist: A Handbook”. The news wire notes “It’s a guide that’s sorely needed.

Pink News Launches Safe Facebook Space

Posted on 29 Jan 2023 in Community

The gay newswire Pink News says that it has created a safe space on Facebook for all members of the LGBQTIA communities to hang out in real time and share memes, stories, news, help and information.

New Chair for London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

Posted on 20 Jan 2023 in Community

Gay London Life magazine reports that a new chair of the board at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre in Southwark has been appointed. Raga D’silva is an Indian-born businesswoman and LGBTQ+ advocate, known for her book Untold Lies, detailing her coming out story as a lesbian at the age of 50.

Books and More at North Somerset Bookfare

Posted on 18 Jan 2023 in Community

In Weston-Super-Mare on the Bristol Channel coast, the highly active LGBT+ Forum for North Somerset is helping bring together a variety of bodies for the town’s next “Radical Bookfare”.

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"Heartstopper" Books at LGBTQ+ Bookstores

Queer Lit, the specialise LGBTQIA bookstore in Manchester, says that “The new Heartstopper Special Edition Hardbacks are available to pre-order now and we are even cheaper than both Amazon and Wate

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Warm Welcome for Book on Gender Diversity

In the United States, the National Centre for Transgender Equality welcomes the publication of a new cartoon storybook, which aims to teach respect for gender diversity and break down isolation of

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Swindon Pride Confirmed for 2023

BBC Radio Wiltshire reported on Saturday that Swindon’s Pride Festival will return on August 12th. The brief news article stated that the event would take place in the Old Town Gardens, as before.

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Miriam Pleases Readers with Fun Interview

Miriam Margolyes, the lesbian Jewish actress, raconteur and comic, has earned praise for her directness and wit as she sat down to answer questions sent in by readers of the Guardian.

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Stonewall Hit Positive Note in New Year Post

“Ending hate against LGBTQ+ people won’t happen overnight. It’ll happen because courageous, passionate people like us keep campaigning and don’t give up.” So writes Jake O’Dwyer for the Stonewall C