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What we did in 2002...

In the beginning...

There was Sappho of Lesbos (<--where the term "lesbian" came from!), who wrote poetry based on the relationships between women in about 610-580 B.C.E.  Her work raises questions today as to whether lesbianism was accepted pre-Freud.  

Queen Victoria outlawed male homosexuality... lesbianism was not mentioned because she believed that "ladies did not partake in such activities"... or for other reasons?  >:) Either way, in terms of queer theory we do not like her much.

A while later (1969) there was Stonewall - the riots of Stonewall mark a significant time in queer history.  More information here--> The Stonewall Riots

In 2002 there was WAQD.  And it was good. And there was much rejoicing!  In order 'get to know' the makers of this site a little better (if you dare) --> Bunch of Fags

 

What we have done so far (2003)

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We decided to meet up and go as a group to the second FunQ. This involved getting together at Becky and Kezia's house and playing 'drinking Pictionary'. The night was grrrreat!

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We had a pool night at The Break pool cafe. A chance for everyone to flex their pool muscles and have a good chat.

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During Pride Week a large group of us went to the lesbian play "Three Degrees of Separation" and then had cocktails at the smokefree bar Isis afterwards.  The play was awesome and everyone had a nice time chatting afterwards!

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After Purple Passions Soccer we played Laser Force one Saturday. A great way for players to get rid of frustration off the field...with laser guns...

 

What we did in 2002...

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A video screening of "Show Me Love" aka Fucking Amal.  A lovely Swedish Coming Out movie.  About 12+ people turned up for the free tea, coffee, lollies and chips. And the movie too.

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A 2nd Hand Shopping trip!  It was a bit early on a Saturday... (midday! ugh).  However, we still managed to pull about 5 people to come out and look for bargains galore.  We then went to Arc and had coffee, all in all it was very pleasant.

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An Ice Skating Evening.  This was much more successful than  we hoped, about 18 people turned up to get on the ice and give it a go!  Boys were welcome to this one, it was a great encouraging atmosphere all-round.

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Gone to see "Julie Johnson" as a group at the Outakes Film Festival.  A movie about two friends who are married women (starring Courtney Love) who leave their husbands.  It's worth a watch, but if you're out for that running/driving off into the sunset (Bound style!) then uhm, this isn't the one for you.

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We did a video screening of "But I'm a Cheerleader" at Clubs and Socs. Again well over 10 people turned up which was great - I'm not sure the type of humour was for everyone but it was a good night. For me, I'm into these movies that are cheesy and more cheesy...

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