Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: call cards and befriending; the Social Group; correspondence; membership matters; membership training; and in-service training on lesbian domestic violence and abuse.

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Topics discussed include: the election of the 1987-1988 office bearers; the re-structuring of monthly meetings; the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Annual Report and the Treasurer's Annual Report; the Social Work Department's grant for 1986-1987; setting up a parent support group; an AIDS update; training; and the Falkirk Switchboard.

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Topics discussed include: a grant application and the announcement of this in the Edinburgh Evening News; the Northern Switchboards Conference; Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); discussion of the decision to name the service the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard; the installation of an intercom in the phones room; and an update on Lesbian Line.

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Topics discussed include: training and new applications; feedback on the Terrence Higgins Trust AIDS Conference and comments on the increased number of AIDS related calls received by the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard; and obtaining new telephone equipment.

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Topics discussed include: an Edinburgh Gay Switchboard (EGS) benefit event at Fire Island on 16/03/1985; a new answering machine; an AIDS leaflet prepared by Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) and a donation from SAM to develop EGS's knowledge and service provision. An update on members and applications is also provided.

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Topics discussed include: the housekeeping of premises; extending office hours; official opening of new premises; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); training; reports on recent visits including an AIDS conference and St Andrew's University Nightline; and the smoking policy in the Switchboard room.

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Topics discussed include: a weekend training conference; a Friend conference in Manchester; training; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); Edinburgh University Gaysoc; West Lothian Young People's Advisory Service; and Switchboard receiving concerns about Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM).

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: the election of officers; the Treasurer's report and reports on training and advertising; terminating calls; service evaluation; proposal for new HIV/AIDS Liaison Officer; security; future Lesbian Line meetings; donating to production of lesbian film; the National Conference of Switchboards and Friend Groups; equal opportunities; and of removal zero tolerance posters.Also included is a copy of a 'Report to the Advice, Guidance and Counselling Lead Body',...