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'''CHEK''' ('''CHE Kingston''') was a [[CHE group]] in [[Kingston upon Thames]]. It was founded in 1977. In 1983 it merged with [[CHERP]] (CHE Richmond and Putney), to form [[KRAGS]] (Kingston and Richmond Area Gay Society).<ref>''[[Out of the Shadows]], Chapter 24.</ref> | '''CHEK''' ('''CHE Kingston''') was a [[CHE group]] in [[Kingston upon Thames]]. It was founded in 1977 (or 1978) following the collapse of the Surbiton Group. It met in a a pub in [[Norbiton]], off the Cambridge Road. A highlight of the year was the annual boat trip known as "CHEKABOARD". Membership rose to about 300 and there were some women-only events.<ref name="philpot">"A history of KRAGS", by Peter Philpot (undated).</ref> | ||
In 1983 it merged with [[CHERP]] (CHE Richmond and Putney), to form [[KRAGS]] (Kingston and Richmond Area Gay Society).<ref>''[[Out of the Shadows]], Chapter 24.</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 10 July 2026
CHEK (CHE Kingston) was a CHE group in Kingston upon Thames. It was founded in 1977 (or 1978) following the collapse of the Surbiton Group. It met in a a pub in Norbiton, off the Cambridge Road. A highlight of the year was the annual boat trip known as "CHEKABOARD". Membership rose to about 300 and there were some women-only events.[1]
In 1983 it merged with CHERP (CHE Richmond and Putney), to form KRAGS (Kingston and Richmond Area Gay Society).[2]
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References
- ↑ "A history of KRAGS", by Peter Philpot (undated).
- ↑ Out of the Shadows, Chapter 24.