YAY Cornwall Youth Centre Launch

Thursday 9th February is a historic day for young lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and questioning (LGBTQ) people living in Cornwall, as it marks the opening of the county’s first ever centre dedicated to supporting and advocating for LGBTQ youth.

Behind this venture is an organisation known as LGBTQ Youth Cornwall which, for the last three years, has been managing a support and social group called YAY! (a name chosen by members of the group meaning: Young and Yourself!). In the past, the group have met in coffee shops and other youth centres, but are now delighted to have found their own home at last thanks to funding from BBC Children in Need!

This dedicated centre will enable LGBTQ Youth Cornwall to increase and vary the services that they provide for this sector of our community, as well as encouraging the young people to develop that vital sense of ownership and belonging.

Read more: YAY Cornwall Youth Centre Launch

Local Hosting for Your Website

Truro based Cornish Hosting is a friendly family run business that was set up to provide online hosting solutions to home and business users. They have packages from £1.99 a month.

Their goal is to provide you with a superior support environment through customer service, innovative network design, a unique suite of services, and the latest technological advances in server hardware.

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So if you have a website and would like to support a local business, contact Cornish Hosting.

Striker O'Flynn Takes Role with Devon Lions

O'Flynn, in his role as Exeter FC's One Game One Community (OGOC) ambassador, will run a training session for players from the Devon Lions football team on Sunday 11th December in Exeter.

The Devon Lions are Devon's first and only gay-friendly football team.  The team represent Devon in the Gay National friendly league.

The training session, which will be held in the city, has been organised by Exeter City's OGOC group, which operates under the umbrella of Exeter City's Supporter's Trust

The aims of the group are to address all strands of equality including race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.   The group works closely with Exeter City FC and its Community Trust to promote a positive and inclusive outlook.

Read more: Striker O'Flynn Takes Role with Devon Lions

Kick It Out with Devon Lions and Exeter FC

DEVON Lions Football Club, proudly sponsored by Devon and Cornwall Police, are Devon's first and only gay-friendly football team.

The Lions kick off their campaign in the Gay Football Supporter Network (GFSN) National League on Saturday 22nd October, with a home game against Saltire (Glasgow) Thistle.  This has been transferred from Plymouth to Exeter as this game now forms part of the Exeter City FC’s involvement in the One Game One Community ‘Kick it Out’ week– part of the national drive to banish all forms of prejudice from the game.

Kick It Out is a national organisation aimed at ending Racism and other prejudice in the game.  Exeter City vs Rochdale, on Saturday 22nd October at St James Park (3pm Kick Off) is their designated KIO game and volunteers from Exeter City, Devon Lions and Saltire will be there to raise awareness of the issues of prejudice still prevalent in football.  The Exeter City game will follow the keenly-contested game between Devon and Glasgow that morning in Exeter for which a suitable venue is currently being sought and will be announced later.

Read more: Kick It Out with Devon Lions and Exeter FC

Free Course for Gay/Bi Men in October

Are you a gay/bisexual man who wants to improve your communication skills, including negotiating the sex you want?

"Power Talking" facilitated by Healthy Gay Cornwall & Eddystone Trust, in partnership with GMFA, is a two-day course, taking place in Redruth on Saturday's 15th & 22nd October.

It will give you the skills to communicate with clarity and confidence. It will also help you talk to people about all areas of your life, including your sex life. It will give you the power to ask for what you want and say ‘no’ to things that you don’t want to do.

The course takes a look at the different ways that communication skills can affect our lives, in a relaxed and friendly group setting. You’ll learn about building your skills in effective communication in a variety of situations, whether with friends, at work or with sexual partners. Plus, there’ll be plenty of tips that you can put into action after the course, to make you a happier, more confident communicator.

For more information or to book on the course, go to www.gmfa.org.uk/national

Get Ready for Cornwall Pride 2011

It's time for Cornwall Pride 2011 and there's so much to do!

The parade will start at 11am from the piazza in Truro, it will go through various streets and arrive at Victoria park at about 12 noon.

The picnic in the park is an afternoon for all the family, with face painting, various stalls and things to do whilst listening to an array of free entertainment.

The Pride Party is a ticket only event which will be on Lemon Quay from 7pm.  Tickets are available from several places and are exceptional value for money.  You will be able to purchase a ticket in advance or on the door on the evening at the same price.

There will be a licenced bar and a dancefloor, providing the perfect way for meeting friends both old and new.

Read more: Get Ready for Cornwall Pride 2011

Mens Social Evening

The next "Mens Social" evening is on Thursday 16th June from 6 - 9pm at The Brea Inn, Brea (near Camborne).

The Brea Inn is a traditional country pub, and is gay owned/gay-friendly, serving a wide selection of drinks and pub food.

Come and make some new friends, and maybe see some familiar faces! All Welcome.

For more details contact Al on 01209 313419 or contact via Healthy Gay Cornwall website.

Cornwall Pride Call for Volunteers

Cornwall Priede need volunteers to get involved with all aspects of the popular annual pride event.

Can you spare an hour or two? A day or two?

Come and join in, make new friends, enjoy yourself and be part of an amazing Cornwall Pride 2011.

If you can spare some time and would like to get involved, click here to contact Cornwall Pride.

Jeff Sanders - Art Exhibition

Visit the Penzance Arts Club for an exhibition of  painting and drawings. called "Starting Out" by local gay artist Jeff Sanders.

Location: Chapel St, Penzance

Dates: 18 March to 28 April on Tues–Sat

Times: 10.30am to 6pm

The Retreat

Ever wanted to know the answers to questions they never told us as gay & bisexual men in school?

Like how to use the internet safely, safer sex, how to make friends with other gay & bisexual men, how to cook great food, looking after our emotions and more.

Check out “The Retreat” A weekend residential at a Four Star centre near Bodmin, Cornwall, Friday 15th – Sunday 17th April 2011.

Hosted by The Eddystone Trust & Healthy Gay Cornwall and facilitated by trained professionals, The Retreat is a sociable and supportive environment, where you can get some new skills, make some new friends, and enjoy some time away in a stunning rural setting.

Read more: The Retreat