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]
TransBedford provides information and support for local trans people.
References
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- ↑ http://www.gay-bedfordshire.co.uk/local-gay-friendly-bedford-venues.htm
- ↑ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bedfordwomensgroup/
- ↑ http://www.sept.nhs.uk/Equality-and-Diversity/Workforce-Sub-Sections/Staff-Feedback-Forums/LGBT.aspx
- ↑ https://www.bedford.gov.uk/community_and_living/community_engagement/lesbian_gay_bisexual_trans.aspx