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| − | Manchester-based '''BiPhoria''' is the longest-running bisexual social / support project in the UK. It was established in 1994 through the coming together of the [[Manchester Men's Bisexual Group]] and [[Manchester Bi Women's Group]]. | + | Manchester-based '''BiPhoria''' is currrently the longest-running bisexual social / support project in the UK. It was established in 1994 through the coming together of the [[Manchester Men's Bisexual Group]] and [[Manchester Bi Women's Group]]. |
From 1994 to 2000 it met monthly at the Lesbian & Gay Centre on Sidney Street on the first Thursday of each month for the main social/support meetings, with other social events in the rest of the month. From 2000 onwards it has met at the [[Lesbian & Gay Foundation]] building on the first Tuesday of each month. | From 1994 to 2000 it met monthly at the Lesbian & Gay Centre on Sidney Street on the first Thursday of each month for the main social/support meetings, with other social events in the rest of the month. From 2000 onwards it has met at the [[Lesbian & Gay Foundation]] building on the first Tuesday of each month. | ||
| − | The group has hosted events each year to mark [[Bi Visibility Day]] on September 23rd, several [[Bi Activist Conferences]], four [[BiFest]]s and other events. | + | The group has hosted events each year since 1999 to mark [[Bi Visibility Day]] on September 23rd, as well as several [[Bi Activist Conferences]], four [[BiFest]]s and other events. |
Spin-off groups have included [[Bisexual Action Manchester]], [[Bi Youth]], [[Bisexual Action]]. | Spin-off groups have included [[Bisexual Action Manchester]], [[Bi Youth]], [[Bisexual Action]]. | ||
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* [http://www.biphoria.org.uk BiPhoria website] | * [http://www.biphoria.org.uk BiPhoria website] | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/biphoria/sets/72157626275005967/show/ Getting Bi in a Gay / Straight World] | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/biphoria/sets/72157626275005967/show/ Getting Bi in a Gay / Straight World] | ||
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Revision as of 12:14, 27 July 2011
Manchester-based BiPhoria is currrently the longest-running bisexual social / support project in the UK. It was established in 1994 through the coming together of the Manchester Men's Bisexual Group and Manchester Bi Women's Group.
From 1994 to 2000 it met monthly at the Lesbian & Gay Centre on Sidney Street on the first Thursday of each month for the main social/support meetings, with other social events in the rest of the month. From 2000 onwards it has met at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation building on the first Tuesday of each month.
The group has hosted events each year since 1999 to mark Bi Visibility Day on September 23rd, as well as several Bi Activist Conferences, four BiFests and other events.
Spin-off groups have included Bisexual Action Manchester, Bi Youth, Bisexual Action.
BiPhoria has published a number of reports looking into bisexual needs and issues. Current resources include a publication on bisexuality & mental health (2011) and a pocket guide to "getting bi" (2011).
