Gay Youth Movement - Revision history

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Wessexman: support for paedophilia

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support for paedophilia

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	The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.		The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.

	The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> ''Gay News'' no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> "Birth of GYM" in ''[[Gay News]]'' no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce ''[[Gay Youth]]'' a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.). Issue 10 (Dec 1983/Jan 1984) states ' GYM supports paedophiles' (copy in Hall-Carpenter Archives) </ref>.		The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> ''Gay News'' no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> "Birth of GYM" in ''[[Gay News]]'' no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce ''[[Gay Youth]]'' a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.). Issue 10 (Dec 1983/Jan 1984) states ' GYM supports paedophiles' (copy in Hall-Carpenter Archives) </ref>. GYM support for [[Pedophilia]] was very controversial and alienated many from the organisation.

	In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.		In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.

Wessexman at 21:56, 13 February 2024

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	In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]The organisation seems to have folded in 1988 <ref> see Clifford Williams (forthcoming 2021) ''Courage to be:Organised Gay Youth in England 1967-1990'' </ref>.		In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]The organisation seems to have folded in 1988 <ref> see Clifford Williams (forthcoming 2021) ''Courage to be:Organised Gay Youth in England 1967-1990'' </ref>.

	''Courage to be: Organised Gay Youth in England 1967-1990, A history of the London Gay Teenage Group and other lesbian and gay youth groups'', by Clifford Williams, ~~is due to be~~ published in 2021 (~~the~~ Book Guild). The book includes the history of the [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] and the Gay Youth Movement.		''Courage to be: Organised Gay Youth in England 1967-1990, A history of the London Gay Teenage Group and other lesbian and gay youth groups'', by Clifford Williams,published in 2021 (The Book Guild). The book includes the history of the [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] and the Gay Youth Movement.
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Wessexman: book out in 2021

2021-01-21T17:56:19Z

book out in 2021

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	GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.		GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.

	In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]The organisation seems to have folded in 1988 <ref> see Clifford Williams (forthcoming ~~2020~~) ''Courage to be:Organised Gay Youth in England ~~1970~~-1990'' </ref>.		In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]The organisation seems to have folded in 1988 <ref> see Clifford Williams (forthcoming 2021) ''Courage to be:Organised Gay Youth in England 1967-1990'' </ref>.

			''Courage to be: Organised Gay Youth in England 1967-1990, A history of the London Gay Teenage Group and other lesbian and gay youth groups'', by Clifford Williams, is due to be published in 2021 (the Book Guild). The book includes the history of the [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] and the Gay Youth Movement.
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Wessexman: folded c 1988

2020-10-02T16:51:54Z

folded c 1988

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	GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.		GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.

	In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]		In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]The organisation seems to have folded in 1988 <ref> see Clifford Williams (forthcoming 2020) ''Courage to be:Organised Gay Youth in England 1970-1990'' </ref>.
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Ross Burgess at 22:03, 2 April 2020

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	The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.		The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.
	The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> Gay News no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> 'Birth of GYM' in Gay News no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce [[Gay Youth]] a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.). Issue 10 (Dec 1983/Jan 1984) states ' GYM supports paedophiles' (copy in Hall-Carpenter Archives) </ref>.
	In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.		The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> ''Gay News'' no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> "Birth of GYM" in ''[[Gay News]]'' no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce ''[[Gay Youth]]'' a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.). Issue 10 (Dec 1983/Jan 1984) states ' GYM supports paedophiles' (copy in Hall-Carpenter Archives) </ref>.
	GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.
	In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of [[Gay Youth]] had changed to the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]] and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]		In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.
			GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> ''Gay Youth'' Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.

			In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of ''[[Gay Youth]]'' had changed to the ''[[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]'' and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]

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	[[Category:Youth groups]]		[[Category:Youth groups]]

Ross Burgess: Added categories

2020-04-02T21:56:16Z

Added categories

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	In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of [[Gay Youth]] had changed to the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]] and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]		In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of [[Gay Youth]] had changed to the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]] and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]

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Wessexman: GYM supports paedophiles (Dec 83/Jan 84)

2019-08-02T19:27:55Z

GYM supports paedophiles (Dec 83/Jan 84)

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	The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.		The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.
	The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> Gay News no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> 'Birth of GYM' in Gay News no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce [[Gay Youth]] a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.) </ref>.		The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> Gay News no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> 'Birth of GYM' in Gay News no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce [[Gay Youth]] a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.). Issue 10 (Dec 1983/Jan 1984) states ' GYM supports paedophiles' (copy in Hall-Carpenter Archives) </ref>.
	In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.		In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.
	GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.		GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.

Wessexman: support for P.I.E.

2019-08-02T19:21:38Z

support for P.I.E.

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	The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.		The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network run by gay and lesbian young people to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. GYM also ran a number of events for young LGBT people. Membership was open to individuals under 26.
	The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> Gay News no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> 'Birth of GYM' in Gay News no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce [[Gay Youth]] a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. </ref>.		The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> Gay News no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> 'Birth of GYM' in Gay News no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce [[Gay Youth]] a magazine. This ran to over 15 issues, but issues after 1982 were produced by GYM alone and the tone and format of the magazine changed significantly <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983 are held in the British Library. Issues after 1982 often contain support for the Paedophile Information Exchange (P.I.E.) </ref>.
	In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.		In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.
	GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.		GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.

Wessexman: name change by 1985

2019-04-18T17:39:36Z

name change by 1985

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	In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.		In August 1981 members of the GYM attended Gayfest in Durham where it held its first Annual General Meeting <ref> Gay Youth Issue 3 Autumn 1981 </ref>.
	GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.		GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. At a meeting of the JCGT on 30 August 1982 a decision was made by that group to allow all of its work to be absorbed by GYM and for GYM to stand alone as run by young people <ref> Gay Youth Issue 7 Oct/Nov 1982 </ref>.
	In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council.By Jan 1985 the title of [[Gay Youth]] had changed to the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]		In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. By Jan 1985 the title of [[Gay Youth]] had changed to the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Magazine]] and GYM had become the [[Lesbian and Gay Youth Movement]]. [[File:GymposterLAGNA.JPG\|400px\|thumb\|left\|GYM poster for first event (LAGNA archives courtesy of the LGBTQ+ archives at the Bishopsgate Institute, London)]]


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