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LGBTQ Nottingham
Nottingham has a vibrant Gay history, with the first officially licensed gay club, the first professor of Gay and Lesbian Studies, the first trade union LGBT support group and the first eternal rainbow crossing all based here.
Today, it's been named the UK's friendliest city and has a great LGBTQIA+ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and others) scene ready to explore. Home to several LGBTQIA+ friendly bars and clubs, along with great restaurants, shopping and a thriving theatre and arts scene, there are events to check out every night of the week.
Nightlife and Culture
Each July, Nottinghamshire Pride hits the streets of Nottingham, with a fabulous parade which culminates in a street party in Hockley. In February, organisations such as the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's Rainbow Heritage put on events for LGBT History Month.
Broadway Cinema and Cafe is an LGBTQIA+ friendly venue and often screens LGBT films. They also include a bar and restaurant
Most important LGBT venues and areas in Nottingham showcased in new walking tour
A new walking tour of Nottingham has revealed some of the most significant areas of Nottingham to the LGBT community.
The tour, sourced and put together by Troy Jenkinson, gives those participating an insight into the history of the city and its vibrant LGBT culture.
Two tours are available for people to try out - a shorter 45 minute 'pink' walk, and a longer 90 minute 'yellow' walk.
The routes, which have been carefully put together, will allow walkers to see every street, building or area of LGBT significance Nottingham has to offer.
Troy Jenkinson, 44, a headteacher from Radcliffe-on-Trent, told Nottinghamshire Live: "I've grown up in Nottingham and I have a desire for history.
"If it wasn't for some of these places I have identified on the blueprint, I wouldn't be as confident in myself, I wouldn't be the person I am today."
Troy, who is also the author of children's picture books designed to normalise same-sex relationships to children,
You will be shocked to learn that there are newspapers which make things up. In the s there was a national campaign by the right wing press and the Conservative government to label Labour councils as “Loony Left”. Stories on themes like black one-legged lesbians’ trampolining classes were used to persuade voters that Labour councils were wasting your money.
The most notorious example was “Infants given gay pornography” and “Infants encouraged into homosexual practices”. The pornography and the “encouragement” was delivered by a book called “Jenny lives with Eric and Martin”.
No child was ever given the book. One copy existed in a Teachers’ Centre for apply by teachers only. The book depicts Jenny, her father Martin, his partner Eric and is “the story of how they spend their weekend”.
The guide was used as the main lever for the introduction ofSection Typical pornographic pages can be seen on the right. Never let the truth endure in the way of a good story.
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29 June
Join us at Blend Cafe Sneinton (Nottingham) for coffee, cake, and conversation. Look for the table with the apple, all sapphics welcome.
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29 June
The walk will take place on Sunday 29th June with the Nottingham Forager starting at @theprideshopuk at
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29 June
Nottingham Lions FC is a gay-friendly football club with players from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The club provides an environment where players and supporters can enjoy football regardless of their sexual orientation. Appear and join in the fun - no ball skills necessary!
The club was founded in May as Nottingham Bois Ball and in a short room of time has gained a number of honours. The Ballbois were champions of the GFSN Male lover National League for the /9 season.
In addition to league fixtures, the club plays friendly games and five-a-side tournaments. Training takes place in Nottingham on Sundays from 6pm-8pm, and we also hav