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Identifier: GD61/4/1/8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence received and sent by the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Befriending Team, mainly comprising letters received from service users seeking advice, and replies from Befrienders.
Other topics discussed include: resignations and requests for breaks from duties from members; request for speakers at external events; and the installation of a MINICOM V for Switchboard telephones (informing the Edinburgh Deaf Association).
Dates:
18 Jul 1988 - 10 Jun 1993
Item
Identifier: GD61/10/2/21
Scope and Contents
Front cover shows a pink triangle with the word "changes" written across it. This issue covers: the future of the SHRG; the proposed Scottish Assembly; updates on the Glasgow Youth Group; suspension of the magazine Minor Problems; anger at the press coverage of AIDS and descriptions of "the gay plague"; new members of the Gay Scotland team; AIDS updates by Derek Ogg of Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); report on a talk on AIDS provided by Dr Sandy MacMillan; launch of the lesbian magazine,...
Dates:
Mar 1985 - Apr 1985
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Identifier: GD61/10/2/23
Scope and Contents
Front cover shows Peter Tatchell and Sharley McLean campaigning to lay wreaths in memory of LGBT victims of Nazi facism. This issues covers: an announcement of a general forum arranged to discuss the proposal of a new management committee for the Gay Centre at Broughton Street; the funding for the London Lesbian and Gay Centre being withheld by the Government as they believed the users of the Centre were not from an economically deprived group; support for lowering the age of consent from...
Dates:
Jul 1985
Item
Identifier: GD61/10/2/27
Scope and Contents
The front cover reads: “Porn[,] women and men share insights”, “Jarman’s Angels”, and “Poetry Works!”This issue discusses: the "AIDS and its Management" conference, organised by Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); the Hall-Carpenter Archives; the 3rd National Bisexual conference; a new gay dating service named DATAGAY; a disco arranged by the Borders Gay Group; articles relating to politics and trade unions; ; international news relating to the LGBTQ+ community; a feature on...
Dates:
Jan 1986 - Feb 1986
Item
Identifier: GD61/10/2/54
Scope and Contents
The front cover reads: “International Report”, “Coping with The Festival?”, and “Lesbian Scotland returns!”. This issue includes: an advert for the 8th National Bisexual Conference in Cosmopolitan magazine; a report on Pride 1990; articles relating to the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival; a report on the 12th Annual Conference of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA); updates on the HIV and AIDS epidemic; international news relating to the LGBTQ+ community;...
Dates:
1990
Item
Identifier: GD61/10/2/55
Scope and Contents
The front cover reads: “The Highland Perspective”, “Germany – One Nation?”, and “Taking the Strain!”.This issue includes: a report on an AIDS “die-in” arranged by ACT UP and held on the steps of the Scottish Office in Edinburgh; report on the 8th National Bisexual Conference; an article on the fall of the Berlin wall and the unification of Germany; an article titled “Out on Campus” which discussed being “out” at University or College; a feature on the “Highland Scene”; an article...
Dates:
1990
File
Identifier: GD61/5/4/2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, newsletters, leaflets, and annual reports, from groups and organisations: Gemma (a self-help group for gay women with or without disabilities); London Lesbian and Gay Centre; London Bi-Sexual Group; London Gay Switchboard; London Friend; National Association of Gay Switchboards (NAGS); National Union of Students; and Leicester Gayline.
Rules and training information from the London Gay Switchboard is also included.
Dates:
1980 - 1985
Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/5/17
Scope and Contents
Topics discussed include: an update on phone calls and befriending with subjects such as saunas, gay parents, and the bereavement charity Cruse raised; the resignation of a member and discussion of a written response to the LGLS Treasurer's resignation; suggestions for leaflets to be included in a lesbian information pack; Scottish Television (STV) requesting people to take part in programme about coming out to parents and gay parenting; and a training update.
Dates:
12 Feb 1996
Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/4/1
Scope and Contents
Topics discussed include: Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) moving premises; training; resignations; elections for Liaison Officer and Minutes Secretary; feedback on AIDS conference held by Lothian and Fife Health Boards; information on the Christmas night out; an update on the draft code of conduct; and notice of the first Scottish bisexual phone line opening.
Dates:
18 Dec 1986
Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/4/56
Scope and Contents
Topics discussed include: the death of a former member who died following complications related to AIDS; membership questions; Welcome Group; the National Bisexual Conference; phone duty commitment; new arrangements for the team mentors scheme; Icebreakers; the Dunblane Conference; job descriptions; training report; and questions relating to Dundee contacts and the organisation, At Ease, which provides advice and information to members of the Armed Forces.Additional pages include...
Dates:
19 Sep 1990
