Southampton CHE Group

Southampton CHE Group was founded in Southampton in October 1972, by members of Portsmouth CHE Group and Bournemouth CHE Group. It was originally called Integroup. It was recognised as a CHE group in April 1973.

The group initially met at David Porter's home, then in 1974 at the Anchor in East Street, Southampton.In 1978 the group moved to the Joiner's Arms, and in 1981 briefly to the Queen's Pub, before moving to the Magnum Club. In October 1976 they held a very successful and well attended event at the Haymarket where Quentin Crisp spoke. In 1979 Gay Solent was formed (Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth) co ordinating and producing a regular newsletter.

The CHE Conference was held in Southampton in 1976. In about 1981 Southampton CHE established Solent Gay Switchboard. The number was Southampton 37363 and phone lines were available three times a week.

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