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	'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>[http://www.southlondongays.org.uk/ SLG website]</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.		'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>[http://www.southlondongays.org.uk/ SLG website]</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.

	Membership of the group ~~is about 80 and it~~ costs £7 per year (~~£5 unwaged~~) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).		Membership of the group costs £6 per year (£14 with paper copies of documents) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).

	== History ==		== History ==

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	== History ==		== History ==

	On 12 November 1994 the 21st birthday party of the [[Wimbledon Area Gay Society]] (WAGS) was held in the King’s Head pub in Colliers Wood. The party itself was highly successful, attended by almost 100 people, both existing and former WAGS members. However it was becoming increasingly clear that the group was in a state of steady decline.<ref>[[Out of the Shadows (book)\|<cite>Out of the Shadows</cite>]], Chapter 30</ref>		On 12 November 1994 the 21st birthday party of the [[Wimbledon Area Gay Society]] (WAGS) was held in the King’s Head pub in [[Colliers Wood]]. The party itself was highly successful, attended by almost 100 people, both existing and former WAGS members. However it was becoming increasingly clear that the group was in a state of steady decline.<ref>[[Out of the Shadows (book)\|<cite>Out of the Shadows</cite>]], Chapter 30</ref>

	The main focus of WAGS had been its weekly Wednesday meetings in the William Morris Hall, [[Wimbledon]], but attendances had been falling for some time. The Hall itself was uninviting; visitors were confronted with old lino flooring, uncomfortable canvass and metal chairs and a drab room in need of decoration. It was difficult to sustain a high interest programme. The task of arranging an event there every week was putting a strain on the committee (of only four people) and the group was failing to attract or retain new members. Indeed, membership of WAGS had fallen to just over 20.		The main focus of WAGS had been its weekly Wednesday meetings in the William Morris Hall, [[Wimbledon]], but attendances had been falling for some time. The Hall itself was uninviting; visitors were confronted with old lino flooring, uncomfortable canvass and metal chairs and a drab room in need of decoration. It was difficult to sustain a high interest programme. The task of arranging an event there every week was putting a strain on the committee (of only four people) and the group was failing to attract or retain new members. Indeed, membership of WAGS had fallen to just over 20.

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	'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>http://www.southlondongays.org.uk/ SLG website</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.		'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>[http://www.southlondongays.org.uk/ SLG website]</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.

	Membership of the group is about 80 and it costs £7 per year (£5 unwaged) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).		Membership of the group is about 80 and it costs £7 per year (£5 unwaged) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).

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	The final task in the re-launch of the group was to find a new name. Several options were considered but the one which stood out was South London Gays. It was concise and reflected the catchment area more accurately than “Wimbledon Area” (although SLG has since attracted members from all over London, Surrey, Essex, Kent and beyond!!)		The final task in the re-launch of the group was to find a new name. Several options were considered but the one which stood out was South London Gays. It was concise and reflected the catchment area more accurately than “Wimbledon Area” (although SLG has since attracted members from all over London, Surrey, Essex, Kent and beyond!!)

	With everything in place, the official launch of South London Gays took place on Wednesday 13 September 1995 at its first monthly meeting at the Clockhouse pub. The speaker at the meeting was [[Terry Sanderson]], who addressed issues covered in his then recently published book ''Media Watch''. He was soon followed in November by [[Peter Tatchell]] who opened a discussion on the theme “Equal rights are not enough; assimilation versus emancipation”. At the same time, a social programme quickly developed starting with a coach trip to [[Eton College]], followed by a visit to [[Bloolips]] at the [[Drill Hall]] ~~Theatre~~. Cinema visits, pub evenings and events in members’ homes soon followed and a badminton group was also established. Membership steadily grew to a viable number to sustain a lively and attractive group.		With everything in place, the official launch of South London Gays took place on Wednesday 13 September 1995 at its first monthly meeting at the Clockhouse pub. The speaker at the meeting was [[Terry Sanderson]], who addressed issues covered in his then recently published book ''Media Watch''. He was soon followed in November by [[Peter Tatchell]] who opened a discussion on the theme “Equal rights are not enough; assimilation versus emancipation”. At the same time, a social programme quickly developed starting with a coach trip to [[Eton College]], followed by a visit to [[Bloolips]] at the [[Drill Hall Theatre]]. Cinema visits, pub evenings and events in members’ homes soon followed and a badminton group was also established. Membership steadily grew to a viable number to sustain a lively and attractive group.

	Although there have been several changes of venue for the monthly meetings, the basic format for South London Gays has remained the same since around 1994.		Although there have been several changes of venue for the monthly meetings, the basic format for South London Gays has remained the same since around 1994.

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	Although there have been several changes of venue for the monthly meetings, the basic format for South London Gays has remained the same since around 1994.		Although there have been several changes of venue for the monthly meetings, the basic format for South London Gays has remained the same since around 1994.

			==See also==
			[[List of speakers at SLG meetings]]

	==References==		==References==

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	'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>http://www.~~slago~~.org.uk~~/slg~~/ SLG website</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.		'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>http://www.southlondongays.org.uk/ SLG website</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.

	Membership of the group is about 80 and it costs £7 per year (£5 unwaged) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).		Membership of the group is about 80 and it costs £7 per year (£5 unwaged) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).

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	'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers.<ref>http://www.slago.org.uk/slg/ SLG website</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.		'''South London Gays''' ('''SLG''') is a social group that holds meetings once a month in [[Clapham]] with guest speakers, and social events around [[South London]].<ref>http://www.slago.org.uk/slg/ SLG website</ref> Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of lesbian and gay political groups. This has been supplemented by a wide of social activities - between 8 and 10 per month. Although primarily a social group, SLG has also been involved in various letter-writing campaigns on gay issues over many years and is involved in joint events with other gay groups in London and Surrey.

	Membership of the group is about 80 and it costs £7 per year (£5 unwaged) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).		Membership of the group is about 80 and it costs £7 per year (£5 unwaged) to join (it is not obligatory to live in South London).