Manly gets a new gay group
“He called me a lesbian and my friends fags, then he spat in my face … and I’d like to thank him.”
Every movement can be traced back to a specific occasion when an individual is confronted with someone or something that acts as a catalyst and they are faced with a choice — to do nothing or to stand up and say, “Enough”.
For Amanda Fera, who was out one afternoon celebrating her friend Dave’s birthday, the catalyst was being spat on for no other reason than being gay. With the help of friend Dave Burrell, the Manly Gay and Lesbian Community was born.
Dave, Amanda and their friends in the gay and lesbian community all have stories about being victimised and made to feel inferior because of their sexuality — so Amanda and Dave created a fellowship where like-minded people can get together and be themselves in a non-threatening environment.
The group aims to provide social support and services for gays and lesbians in and around the Manly/Northern Beaches and North Shore area.
Since MGLC came to fruition a few weeks ago, Amanda and Dave have been overwhelmed by the support from allies on the northern beaches.
The local business response has also been astounding with Henry Afrikas donating its cocktail lounge for the launch party on December 6.
info: For more information contact Samantha Ball on s.ball83@optusnet.com.au
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I have tried to open a safe gay organization for guys and girls on n beaches 5 years ago, problem was I couldnt spend the amount of time neede then. I would like to contribute in anyway you feel I can. Im a local building co and every one no’s im gay although im very str8 act as thay say, bla bla , be great to hear back from you guys. thank you Ray
I have tried to open a safe gay organization for guys and girls on n beaches 5 years ago, problem was I couldnt spend the amount of time neede then. I would like to contribute in anyway you feel I can. Im a local building co and every one no’s im gay although im very str8 act as thay say, bla bla , be great to hear back from you guys. thank you Ray
Very excited for the launch, and so happy that something is finally happening on the northern beaches to support everyone being gay or lesbian.
well done.