Difference between revisions of "Gay Youth Movement"
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| − | The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. Membership was open to individuals under | + | The '''Gay Youth Movement''' was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. Membership was open to individuals under 25. |
| − | The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> Gay News no | + | The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference <ref> Gay News no 192 29 May 1980 </ref>. It was attended by approximately 80 young people <ref> 'Birth of GYM' in Gay News no 197 Aug 21 1980.</ref>. The [[Joint Council for Gay Teenagers]] helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce [[Gay Youth]] a magazine. This ran to 9 issues <ref> no 1 June 1981 to no 9 June 1983. No further issues are known. </ref>. |
GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. | GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. | ||
In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. | In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council. | ||
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Revision as of 16:53, 27 August 2018
The Gay Youth Movement was established in England in 1980 as a national forum and network to promote and assist gay youth groups and LGBT young people. Membership was open to individuals under 25. The first Conference of the GYM was held in London 26-27 July 1980, with £100 being given by the National Association of Youth Clubs to help plan the Conference [1]. It was attended by approximately 80 young people [2]. The Joint Council for Gay Teenagers helped to set up the GYM. From June 1981 the two organisations worked together to produce Gay Youth a magazine. This ran to 9 issues [3]. GYM membership was about 200 in 1982. In 1983 the secretary of the GYM, Paul Thurlow, addressed the British Youth Council. At that time the GYM had 'visitor' status at the British Youth Council.
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