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Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (LGLS) leaflets, beer mats, business cards, and printed slides from a presentation at LGLS's 7th Annual General Meeting, held on 17/03/2004.

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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 The Annual Report contains a Statement of Purpose which details the aims and purposes of the Switchboard as stated in the Trust Deed dated 11/12/1985.A summary review is provided which discusses the following: The 21st anniversary of Switchboard; achievements in 1994-1995 including continued increase in calls and activity; the increased profile of Switchboard and the bus advertising campaign; continued harm caused by societal attitudes towards the gay community; Switchboard’s...

Scope and Contents The Annual Report and Accounts contains registration information, information on the helplines operated by the company, and lists of the Trustees (of the former Trust) and Directors (of the present company). The report for 1995-1996 discusses the following: the creation of a development plan; the requirement for future accommodation and the options available; the importance of Switchboard highlighted by Gay Men's Health's Needs' Assessment; the receipt of hate mail and the...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: an update on training and probationers; the Treasurer's Report and a discussion on books and advertising; the information system and transferring to a new file; Youthline; rota; and an update on the 'TV' group.Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth).There are two copies of the minutes and one has...

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Topics discussed include: the Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) conference; appointment of a new secretary; new premises; regional funding; the Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); training; advertising; statistics; an update on Lesbian Line; and confirmation that Edinburgh Gay Switchboard has become the first gay organisation to be registered as a charitable trust in Scotland.

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Topics discussed include: an article in the Scotsman and Switchboard's response; the Social Work Department grant; the treasurer's report and auditing annual accounts; advertising; training; weekend duties; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); request for leave of absence from member; social events; and an update on calls and meetings.

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Topics discussed include: the annual report; advertising; training; social events; and an update on calls.

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Topics discussed include: cleaning arrangements; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); training weekend; advertising; correspondence with Radio Forth; National Friend; and an extension of Lesbian Line's operating hours.

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',...