Bedford

Bedford is a borough and unitary authority within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire. As well as the town of Beford proper, the Borough includes Kempton and a surrounding rural area. The district was created in 1974 and initially called North Bedfordshire. It became a unitary authority in 2009.

LGBT history

There was a Bedford CHE Group in the 1970s.

The Barley Mow, in St Loyes Street, claims to be "the oldest gay venue in the UK".^[1]

Bedford Womens Group is "an informal, friendly email list for bi and lesbian women in the Bedford area".^[2]

The Bedford LGBT Forum takes place every three months at the Day Resource Centre in Bedford.^[3]

Bedford Borough Council initiated an LGBT Stakeholders Group in September 2012.^[4]

References

[1] ttp://www.gay-bedfordshire.co.uk/local-gay-friendly-bedford-venues.htm

[2] ttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/bedfordwomensgroup/

[3] ttp://www.sept.nhs.uk/Equality-and-Diversity/Workforce-Sub-Sections/Staff-Feedback-Forums/LGBT.aspx

[4] ttps://www.bedford.gov.uk/community_and_living/community_engagement/lesbian_gay_bisexual_trans.aspx

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