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| − | The '''Edward Carpenter Community''' ('''ECC''') is a UK and international group of gay men who organise gatherings several times a year. Each event is designed as a safe space within which the participants can grow together as a community. | + | [[File:Ecc.gif|thumb|ECC logo]]The '''Edward Carpenter Community''' ('''ECC''') is a UK and international group of gay men who organise gatherings several times a year. Each event is designed as a safe space within which the participants can grow together as a community. |
It was founded in 1985 and grew out of an earlier co-operative housing venture called [[Wild Lavender]].<ref>http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk/history ECC history page</ref> | It was founded in 1985 and grew out of an earlier co-operative housing venture called [[Wild Lavender]].<ref>http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk/history ECC history page</ref> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk ECC website | + | *http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk ECC website. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:34, 1 April 2019
The Edward Carpenter Community (ECC) is a UK and international group of gay men who organise gatherings several times a year. Each event is designed as a safe space within which the participants can grow together as a community.
It was founded in 1985 and grew out of an earlier co-operative housing venture called Wild Lavender.[1]
ECC is named in honour of Edward Carpenter, socialist, poet, and gay activist.
External links
- http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk ECC website.
References
- ↑ http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk/history ECC history page
