Manchester, UK
Resources & Information
Canal St.
An excellent source for all of the info of what’s happening on Canal St., the heart of Manchester’s gay village. Their news updates are excellent, as are the women’s listings. To find them, go to the “resources” tab and scroll down to the women’s section.
Lesbian & Gay Foundation
Manchester’s local community centre, they host tons of events and have a great website that’s chock-a-block full of local queer info. If you have any questions during your stay in Manchester, just drop by and they’ll totally help you out. Don’t forget to pick up their lesbian safe sex guide with free lube when you drop by!
Princess House
105-107 Princess St.
Manchester
www.lgf.org.uk
Manchester Lesbian Community Project
This is Manchester’s alternative queer centre (the main one being Lesbian & Gay Foundation, above), visited mainly by younger people, especially those who consider themselves more along the lines of punk, goth or underground. There are tons of events here that are worth learning more about, from their queer reading group to the disabled lesbians group.
49-51 Sidney St.
Manchester
http://gaycentre.queerhost.net/
Pankhurst Centre
“A Women's Centre, with a gallery, cafe, workshop, training room, resource area with PC's and lots of information. They regularly run courses and sessions, e.g.; DIY and computer skills. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.” The centre is of historical significance as it was the home of Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Sylvia, Christabel and Adela who were centrally involved in the campaign for votes for women.
62 Nelson St.
Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester
www.thepankhurstcentre.org.uk
Real Manchester
A seriously amazing overview of everything queer in Manchester. Definitely worth a look.
Visit Manchester
This is the Manchester Tourism Board’s official site, with a special section all about LGBT Manchester.
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