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Gay discos

 Subject
Subject Source: Homosaurus
Scope Note: Nightlife entertainment venues or clubs where people dance to recorded music; use in reference to discos that primarily cater to gay men.

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Gay Scotland, Issue 25, Jan 1986 - Feb 1986

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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

Gay Scotland, Issue 26, Mar 1986 - Apr 1986

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Identifier: GD61/10/2/28
Scope and Contents The front cover reads: "The Judas Kiss".This issue discusses: planned renovations of the Gay Centre on Broughton Street; the Labour Party dropping Ian Dunn as their candidate due to newspaper stories about alleged paedophilia; Edinburgh Gay Switchboard becoming the first registered gay charity in Scotland; news relating to AIDS including treatments; articles relating to young LGBTQ+ people; a gay men’s week held at Lauriston Hall; international news relating to the LGBTQ+...
Dates: Mar 1986 - Apr 1986

Minutes of Lesbian Line Meeting, 8 May 1995

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/5/3
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: a review of recent calls and befriending; an update on the Social Group and memberships; statistics; accounts/budget; Disability Equality Training; information folders; and a disco for Pride Scotland.

Dates: 8 May 1995

Minutes of the EGS Team Meeting, 16 Jan 1985

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/3/11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 16 Jan 1985

Minutes of the EGS Trust Team Meeting and Lesbian Line Meeting, 17 Aug 1994

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/4/99
Scope and Contents Topics discussed in the Lesbian Line meeting include: befriending and calls; discos including how they are advertised; correspondence including a Channel 4 programme called Out and a conference on HIV and Nutrition; G Spot Radio requesting interviewee; trainees; and the Equal Opportunities Policy.Topics discussed in the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Joint Team Meeting include: a Co-ordinator's report covering further discussion about the Ethics and Equality Committee...
Dates: 17 Aug 1994

Minutes of the EGS Trust Team Meeting and Lesbian Line Meeting, 15 Feb 1995

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/4/101
Scope and Contents Topics discussed in Lesbian Line meeting include: update on Social Group; the timing of Lesbian Line meetings; a new style of log sheet; discos; training; the Annual Conference; and Pride Scotland.Topics discussed in the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Joint Team Meeting: call cards with particular focus on concerns about a repeat caller and the suggestion of a safety awareness campaign; concerns of confidentiality in minutes; changing the name of the Trust; the Co-Ordinator's...
Dates: 15 Feb 1995

Minutes of the Lesbian Line Annual Conference Meeting, 12 Mar 1995

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/4/102
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: a letter of resignation; assigning new officers; tasks and priorities which includes a list of core tasks, social group meetings and discos; and a report on the progress of the Scottish Switchboards Association.

Also included is a summary of a meeting regarding the issue of decisions being made without discussions within the team as recorded in the minutes of 15/02/1995.

Dates: 12 Mar 1995

Minutes of the LGLS Trust Team Meeting, 17 May 1995

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/5/4
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: the code of conduct and the addition of a definition of a client; a Lesbian Line update covering their finances, disability training, discos and information folders; National Lottery grants; Albion Trust building and potential move; Pride; annual budget and discussions on bus advertisements and safer sex advertising; a training and trainee update; memberships; annual report; development plan; and a discussion of call cards.

Dates: 17 May 1995

Minutes of the LGLS Trust Team Meeting and Lesbian Line Meeting, 10 Apr 1995 - 19 Apr 1995

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Identifier: GD61/1/1/5/1
Scope and Contents Topics discussed in Lesbian Line's meeting include: low number of phone calls and publicity; befriending update; how to develop or adapt the Social Group; discos; correspondence from Save the Children requesting information for a resource pack; reports from the Treasurer and the Training Officer; moving room within premises; training from Rape Crisis; and statistics. Topics discussed in the LGLS Team Meeting include: a report from the Co-ordinator which discussed Norton Park...
Dates: 10 Apr 1995 - 19 Apr 1995

Minutes of the SHRG Edinburgh Branch Committee Meeting, 23 Jul 1980

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Identifier: GD61/1/3/4
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: acknowledgement of the change of law on sexual offences after the passing of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980; financial statement; correspondence from Bristol Gay Centre; premises management; discos; an update on befrienders; impounding of the publication Fag Rag; picketing the Greek consulate; discipline issues relating to an accusation that a Centre user was sexually approached; an application to the Fringe Society; plans for Annual General Meeting.

Dates: 23 Jul 1980