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    Historical UK Activists for LGBT+ History Month

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    It's LGBT+ History Month, this year's theme is Celebrating Activism and Social Change. One of our students from our LGBTQ+ Recover Together group has researched and written a summary of 10 Historical Activists that lived in the United Kingdom to share on our blog. We hope you enjoy reading about these Activists and if any of the...

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    Celebrate Pride In Manchester!

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    August Bank Holiday marks one of the largest Pride Events in the UK. Over the weekend Manchester will be filled with pride events and community activities. Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and the culture is universally cel...

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    LGBTQ+ History Month Round-up

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    Over the month of February, The team at The Recovery College have been celebrating LGBTQ+ History month, Let's look back at some of the moments from the past month! The theme this year is #Underthescope. The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples' contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. At ...

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    Xander celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

    Xander celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

    As we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ History month, today we have Xander one of our Recovery College students with one of his favourite quotes. 'You're never too old To be who you are And how you need to be.' Xander has joined our LGBTQ+ course where we connect and learn about matters close to the heart of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out o...

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    Football is for EVERYONE - LGBTQ+ History Month

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    To mark LGBTQ+ History month, between 16th February and 24th February the EFL (English Football League) and their official Match Ball partner PUMA unveiled a brand new football named the Rainbow Ball. The ball will be used by 72 clubs across the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two symbolising that football is for everyone...

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    Kerry celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

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    The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and have chipped in with a few thoughts as to what it means to them. Today we have a few words from Kerry Wilkes, the College Principal:  'LGBTQ+ History Month is a great time to celebr...

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    City of Wolverhampton celebrates LGBT History Month!

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    Today I am sharing a resource created by Wolverhampton City Council.  The council are proudly supporting the month of LGBT+ History by promoting a range of events for members of the public to get involved in.  By following this link you can see lots of events for the upcoming weeks:  LGBT History Month | City Of Wolver...

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    LGBTQ+ History Month

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     This year the theme for LGBTQ+ History Month is Medicine - #Underthescope Throughout the month we will be posting lots of helpful resources and information. LGBT History Month was originally created in 1994 in the US and was adopted by the UK  as a national history month in 2005 to raise awareness about the issue...

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    Ed Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

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    Today we are hearing from Ed Wakefield, the Recovery College's Digital Officer. He's taking a moment to celebrate Oscar Wilde - and his favourite poem the Sphinx. If you want to read it in full head here: The Sphinx by Oscar Wilde (wilde-online.info)In the meantime stay tuned for more stories, helpful websites and articles that we will be shar...

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    LGBTQ+ Support Group

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    Join the LGBTQ+ Support Group every Wednesday from 6pm till 8pm at Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury B68 0JP. A welcoming, friendly and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Where you can meet others, make friends, access for information and mental health support. Interested but would like more information? Contact Crossr...

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