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Lewisham Council removes Progress Pride flag following complaint from “Christian political candidate” Maureen Martin and “evangelical organisation” Christian Concern

Graham Robson September 10, 2024

Lewisham Council in London has been forced to remove a Progress Pride flag from its Town Hall following a complaint lodged by “Christian political candidate” Maureen Martin, who accused the council of violating the Local Government Act by displaying the flag during an election period. Martin was supported by evangelical organisation Christian Concern, whose legal […]

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Kath Duncan’s ‘Liberty’ to show at Hatcham House during Pride Month

Graham Robson March 3, 2023

Liberty, Kath Duncan’s untold story of the struggle for civil rights, which tells for the first time how LGBTQ+, working class Black History activists from Lewisham in South East London fearlessly took on the power of the State, the King, and the UK legal system, is to show at Hatcham House, London SE14 5HD during Pride Month on Sunday, June 11. 

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LGBTQ+ News

Trans* swimming in Lewisham

Besi Besemar September 30, 2014

London’s only Transgender and Gender NonConforming Swimming Group (TAGS) has established a trial agreement with Lewisham Council to host safe swimming sessions. Following a meeting with Lewisham Council, TAGS have secured full private use of the training pool at the Glassmill Leisure Centre, Lewisham, for a transgender safe swimming group. The sessions will take place on Friday […]

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