May 2012 - Village Angels

10 May 2012 by Pure Radio

Did you ever find your self a bit lost on a night out?

A new team of people have started patrolling the Gay Village in Manchester. They are there to help you in a variety of different situations.

Martin Cooper from the Lesbian and Gay Foundation told Under the Rainbow what they do.

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The Garrick Theatre on Stockport Focus

23 April 2012 by Pure Radio

Amateur dramatic theatre has a longstanding tradition in the UK and Stockport’s Garrick Theatre is one of the oldest in the country. Susanne Pendlebury went down to Exchange Street and members Peter Aspinall, David Glindon and Helen Farrell tell us what the Garrick is all about.

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Proud of Stockport Podcast

14 February 2012 by Pure Radio

On 7 February 2012 the fifth Proud of Stockport awards were held at Stockport Town Hall ballroom to honour some of the Borough’s unsung heroes.

Pure’s Paul Holloway caught up with host broadcaster Gordon Burns, Leader of Stockport Council Dave Goddard, County boss James Gannon and some of the winners including;

Jackie Wood from Reddish charity Arc (Life Changing Award)
Hannah Whitley (Stockport Sports Personallity of the Year)
Joe Barratt from Screen Stockport (Young Citizen of the Year)
Sarah Pritchard from Cafe Unity (Volunteering Champion)
Chrissie Ince from H3 (Enterprising Citizen)
Linda Lee from Rainbow 88 (Community Spirited Organisation)
Sculptor John Blakeley (Ambassador for Stockport)

For a full list of winners visit website below:

www.stockport.gov.uk/services/communitypeopleliving/yourcommunity/proudofstockport

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Nov 2011 - Lesbian Community Project

10 November 2011 by Pure Radio

The Lesbian Community Project is based in the centre of Manchester. They have numerous services dedicated to lesbian and bisexual women, and host a number of groups. Millie from the LCP spoke to Under the Rainbow to tell us all about it.

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Sep 2011 - Manchester Pride - Manchester Community Church

1 September 2011 by Pure Radio

Manchester Pride took place last weekend, and Under the Rainbow went along to find out what Stockport groups have been involved. We spoke to People Like Us Stockport and AgeUK Stockport, amongst others. Under the Rainbow chatted to the Reverend Andy Braunston from the Manchester Community Church.

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