JE SUIS CHARLIE JE SUIS CHARLIE JE SUIS CHARLIE is a dark comedy about a satirical cartoonist, called Charlie, who
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Continue ReadingLGBTQ+ Artists in Greater Manchester: Celebrating Diversity and Creativity The vibrant LGBTQ+ arts scene in Greater Manchester is a testament
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Continue ReadingIt may sound like a gender-flipped biopic of the Katy Perry song but it’s the reality TV show the gay
Continue ReadingRainbow Gin FIZZ Here is a recipe for a refreshing and colourful cocktail that is perfect for celebrating LGBTQ+ pride
Continue ReadingVivienne Westwood LGBTQ+ Fashion Icon Vivienne Westwood is a British fashion designer known for her avant-garde and rebellious aesthetic. Throughout
Continue ReadingDEATH DROP: BACK IN THE HABIT Celebrity MasterChef, ITV’s Queen of the Night and RuPaul Drag Race UK series three
Continue ReadingMARC JACOBS CELEBRATES PRIDE WITH A SENSORIAL PRIDE EXPERIENCE IN MANCHESTER THIS SUMMER The Perfect Marc Jacobs fragrance, launched in
Continue ReadingWorld-class Australian award-winning funny person, Hannah Gadsby, has a brand new live show and it’s coming in the UK in
Continue ReadingHi! I’m Kevin and I was sexually abused and raped by a family member for a period of years when
Continue ReadingIt’s Olympics time, and we all have a reason to be happy for it – think divers, gymnasts, speed runners,
Continue ReadingFamous for her trademark blonde beehive and thumping DJ sets at clubs, festivals and A-List parties, Jodie Harsh spins on
Continue ReadingLove is revolution…Angy is a political activist fighting against the system while searching for love in the Berlin queer community.
Continue ReadingSet in Manchester in 2003, Jonathan is a twenty-two-year-old quadriplegic and Carol is his mother and carer. From their windows,
Continue ReadingQuirky Art Exhibition By Mike Roberts until 13 February At Cass Art, 55-57 Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JR (in the
Continue ReadingDr. Victor Cheng completed his part-time PhD in Continuing Education at Warwick University in 2005 and has been working as
Continue ReadingWe have all heard the soundtracks to shows before seeing them live and have probably then put together our own
Continue ReadingTwenty years after the death of Mr. West, his descendants gather at a remote mansion to learn who will inherit
Continue ReadingRock of Ages is the hilarious musical comedy lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems, including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The
Continue ReadingAfter slaying success and rave reviews at Garrick Theatre in London’s West End, the smash hit sell-out sensation Death Drop
Continue ReadingOpera House, Manchester I imagine I’m not alone when I say it is fantastic to be able to visit the
Continue ReadingHeathers (TUE 5 OCT – SAT 9 OCT), Palace Theatre Following two smash hit record-breaking seasons in London West End,
Continue ReadingGlobal drag icon, and judge supremo, RuPaul presides as twelve of the nation’s most fabulous queens compete over ten weeks
Continue ReadingWe’re keeping you up-to-date with our gurl Veronica Green (aka ‘Our Ronnie’) throughout the weeks. We’ll be taking a look
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Continue Reading“We have just had Mental Health Awareness Month which is key in putting the message out it is good to
Continue ReadingBramble and Sage Berry Fizz Blackberries 6/7Raspberries 3Demerara sugar 1 tspGin
Continue ReadingThe best Carrot Cake ever! This is a favourite recipe of mine, and for me it’s the best carrot cake
Continue Reading#Here4u Campaign is now a Nationwide Mental Health awareness campaign set up by DANIEL WESTWOOD (Coronation Street, Doctors and TV
Continue ReadingWe get the lowdown on the city’s new and only football club open to the LGBTQ+ women of all abilities
Continue Reading1. Tell us about your background, interests and political career… Born in Cumbria, I grew up in the south east
Continue ReadingIn 2007, two young goths – Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby – were subjected to a horrific unprovoked
Continue ReadingIt’s June, time for picnics at the park, holidays and Pimm’s. It’s also Pride Month. On June, 28th 1969, when
Continue ReadingJohn Lugo-Trebble reflects on the iconic TV show(s), one of the things that put Manchester’s gay Village on the map
Continue ReadingNow that we are finally no longer locked down, Andrew James helps us to unlock the potential in our wardrobe(s)
Continue ReadingAs venues slowly reopen soon across Greater Manchester, Trafford’s Drive-In Theatre will play host to a multitude of events. Our
Continue ReadingIt has been known for a while about the disproportionate issues with mental health faced by the LGBTQ+ society. Stonewall
Continue ReadingDear Auntie V, I think I have bad bitch syndrome and I can’t stop twerking at family events. Help! ~ Ashley,
Continue ReadingAs businesses start to prepare for the post-lockdown re-openings, we wish them well. Alongside the many of already established businesses,
Continue ReadingThe debate about gay communities is no news. Can we still talk about a gay community? And what makes a
Continue ReadingCOLOURED EYES We may all havedifferent coloured eyesbut we cry the same tears,The same fears,Of rejection.We have the same heart,That
Continue ReadingGunning is also a well-established and successful athlete for Team GB. He won Bronze at the Manchester International Swim Meet,
Continue ReadingOn 13th March, we were delighted to launch our new monthly feature ~ Manchester Queens where our friend Lady Bushra
Continue ReadingFashionista JAY HARRISON has an iconic and distinctive style and is certainly not afraid to experiment and express his passion
Continue ReadingLet’s face it, the last 12 months haven’t been the best for anybody; not seeing loved ones and having aspects
Continue ReadingNorman Fowler has been Speaker of the House of Lords since 2016, following a plethora of roles in government since
Continue ReadingServing up…Charisma. Uniqueness. Nerve. Talent & Face! Exploring the powerful, heart-wrenching yet warming, life of an inspirational dancer who finds
Continue ReadingFrozen Strawberry, Mint, Mango lemonade Leave as is for kids or add 75ml of gin/vodka to the blender for a
Continue ReadingJohn Lugo-Trebble takes a look back at some of the LGBTQ+ films that made an impact and still get us
Continue Reading“The soda bread is based on a recipe is based on a family recipe that we had as kids, it’s
Continue ReadingResident Dragony Aunt, Val Qaeda is answering your dilemmas in readiness for Valentine’s Day… 1. Hi Val, Thanks for your
Continue ReadingSeason 2 of Bonding is on Netflix: Tiff, a grad student in New York City, is moonlighting as a dominatrix.
Continue ReadingAlthough this title graphic looks like something from Blankety Blank (we were delighted it returned for Christmas, fronted by Bradley
Continue ReadingTheDreamgorlz are hosting a drag competition through TikTok and Instagram to find the UK(?)’s next local drag superstar! The competition
Continue ReadingWith the Rochdale canal stretching 32 miles, with 91 locks, no matter where you are in Greater Manchester, you are sure to
Continue ReadingIt’s been 20 years since the pop group SClub Juniors was formed and we think that’s very much rightly worth celebrating.
Continue ReadingTurmeric, Lime and Orange Margaritas Bloody nice Drink, Turmeric has health benefits, Oranges are in season too. This smokey, tangy
Continue ReadingThis Spring Vegetable Tart is so easy to make and can look impressive if finished with some pea shoots or
Continue Reading“These are a fantastic centrepiece for a Valentine’s meal, and with us all stuck at home, there is no better
Continue ReadingGay Culture on the Red Carpet ~ Billy Porter and the Met Gala, that is really all I need to
Continue Readingby Craig Barker Like a lot of introverts who spent the majority of their informative years hunched over their dinner,
Continue ReadingWe’re all about promoting and championing hidden and lesser-appreciated elements of the LGBTQ+ community across Greater Manchester so we’ve been
Continue ReadingPart of me knows it’s all in my head, these thoughts of different people, and their possibilities; I’ve imagined a
Continue ReadingWhilst we are under no illusion that many of our readers will already be aware of the huge actions of
Continue ReadingOver the years, Manchester has given our cultural and social landscape some memorable figures, from suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst to the
Continue Reading(pages 89-90 of FAMBLES ‘Year of the Zoom’ Anthology) I get it. You don’t like me. You don’t think I
Continue ReadingWe spoke to LGBTQ+ Rugby player CJ in the last issue and he told us about the Ruck My Life
Continue Reading@SammyDeanMonroe gives us insight into why we are so drawn to dramatic tv and entertainment shows like The Real Housewives,
Continue ReadingLove or hate it, Valentine’s Day is approaching with its usual carousel of cards, red roses and chocolate boxes. The
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL V HOMOPHOBIA’S MONTH OF ACTION Football v Homophobia – and Transphobia – (FvH) is an international initiative that exists
Continue Reading(page 21 of FAMBLES ‘Year of the Zoom’ Anthology) A quick message to say, I hope you’re ok and doing
Continue ReadingAlong with many other people, I watched the excellent Russell T Davies series ‘It’s a Sin’ recently on Channel 4.
Continue ReadingCherry Valentine – the stage name of 27-year old George Ward – is one of the Season 2 queens of
Continue ReadingThe stage name of thirty-four year old Kevin Grogan – a triple-threat drag performer and actor from Rochdale(!) – who
Continue ReadingSinger-songwriter, model, fashionista, blogger and star of Channel4’s Naked Beach and First Dates, Jsky may seem to let his extravagant
Continue ReadingThe highly-successful Rainbow Laces campaign returned this year, for another landmark run
Continue ReadingEspresso Martini I love a good espresso martini, perfect after dinner, instead of a dessert Espresso double shot 50ml Vodka
Continue ReadingHi, I’m Jake, and I would class myself as a part-time gaymer! What is a gaymer, you say? A gaymer
Continue ReadingThis chocolate brownie tart is one of our favourite recipes, it has all chocolate yumminess you need at Christmas with
Continue ReadingIn a year where grief has affected and touched so many, we mustn’t forget the inspirational lives of the those
Continue ReadingQ1. My boyfriend and I are arguing during the lockdowns which does not happen normally do you think it’s because I’ve
Continue ReadingTony Warren’s legendary concept, conceived back in 1960, was to portray ordinary people from the North and showcase their struggles,
Continue ReadingWe speak to Kieron Moore about the exciting news surrounding his Manchester-based LGBTQ+ short film ‘Spectrum’. Kieron was the lead
Continue ReadingFriends of Manchester’s Gay Village was created in response to the plans for large scale development in and around the Gay
Continue ReadingTwo teenage boys, both named Sam, meet at the swings each week to escape their dysfunctional home lives and slowly
Continue Reading1. As well as your monumental presence on the LGBTQ+ ‘circuit’, you may be more recently/widely known from the small screen
Continue ReadingAre you Clean? In this day and age, I find it amazing that this question is used as freely as
Continue ReadingWhen this is all over, There’ll be multitudes in the terraces again, Watching the footie, Watching the theatre Or even
Continue ReadingFashion design graduate Andrew James talks us through some simple yet effective hacks on how to up-cycle and up-style your
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