24seven: Stonewall news.Byline: Zoran Blackie black·ie n. Offensive Variant of blacky. STONEWALL, the gay campaign group, has announced the second round of Citizenship 21 awards. The grants will provide 17 projects throughout England with a total of pounds 86,000 to promote equality and challenge homophobia, racism and other forms of prejudice. From Plymouth to Tyneside communities are joining together, with the support of the Citizenship 21 scheme, to learn about each other and take groundbreaking action to end bigotry in their local area. Nearby projects have benefited in Lancashire, Manchester and Oldham, though Merseyside projects are conspicuous by their absence. The awards, up to a value of pounds 5,000 each, are especially targeted at bringing marginalised groups together. There's still time to apply for the third and final round of grants, but the deadline is the end of the month. For application forms online look up www.c21project.org.uk Gay health risks NEW HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. infections are still rising in the UK among gay men, prompting a call for a government backed safe sex campaign. One in 50 gay men attending a sexual health clinic has contracted HIV in the previous year, according to researchers this week, as 2001 saw a record number of new HIV diagnoses. Will Nutland, head of gay men's health promotion for the Terrence Higgins Trust Terrence Higgins Trust is a British charity that campaigns on various issues related to AIDS and HIV. In particular, the charity aims to reduce the spread of HIV and promote good sexual health (including safe sex); to provide services on a national and local level to people with, welcomed the study, but said it must be remembered that the study came up with a 2% HIV risk among gay men attending sexual health clinics, not gay men in general. For local sexual health info call the Armistead on 0151 708 0907 Best bar none ONE of Liverpool's best kept secrets hosts some of the most cutting edge work from local artists. 3345 Parr St is a members' bar in the heart of Liverpool's creative quarter, and will be featuring the latest work by local photographer Colin Serjent, as part of the Liverpool Biennial. The exhibition entitled In an Abstract Way is showing from 13 - 29 September to rave reviews. This evening features the ideal stressbuster for a hard week's work, as therapists Sandy and Victoria practise eastern massage shiatsu Shiatsu Definition Shiatsu is a manipulative therapy developed in Japan and incorporating techniques of anma (Japanese traditional massage), acupressure, stretching, and Western massage. , from 6 till 9pm. To book a session call on 0151 708 6345. l IF SOMETHING more energetic appeals, 3345 is looking for netball netball Noun a team game, usually played by women, in which a ball has to be thrown through a net hanging from a ring at the top of a pole Noun 1. players past and present, as members have expressed interest in starting a team. For membership, call on the same number or apply online at www.3345parrst.com |
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