The law did change in 1967 and the organization became The Campaign for Homosexual Equality with offices in Kennedy Street and then King Street in Manchester.By 1977 CHE had 120 local groups and 5,000 members and worked tirelessly to progress the cause of equality for lesbians and gay men.

Speakers at the Town Hall reception included Allan and broadcaster Ray Gosling who are featured in an exclusive interview in his months outnorthwest. Other speakers at the event were Councillors Pat Karney and Mary Murphy, Griffin Vaughan Williams, Liz Stanley and Martin Stafford.

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation were pleased to be there and will continue to celebrate our regions proud LGB history for future generations. We are planning to launch the North West's largest LGB archive in February 2005 for more info on that please contact allison@lgf.org.uk and outnorthwest will be featuring interviews with many pioneers from the last 40 years over the coming months so watch this space!

Many thanks to Manchester City Council for continually recognising the many diverse needs of the Lesbian,Gay and Bisexual Community.