Experts alarmed by spike in HIV in Plymouth
SEXUAL health experts have called for greater awareness of HIV after a spike in cases in Plymouth, writes Health Reporter Diana Prince (Plymouth Herald) Ten people under the age 25 have tested positive for the virus in the past two months. City health experts have warned people they are “playing with their lives” by having unprotected sex. The news comes as a report by a House of Lords...
September 3rd, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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Final Countdown to the Boat Party, BBQ and Glam Rock Night
Well we are on the final countdown to ‘Rock Around the Sound‘ if you have reserved tickets they will be available collect from Hawkins Meeting House from 5pm. The last few tickets will be on sale on a first come first served bases. The weather forecast is ideal for a BBQ and Boat Trip, Fancy dress is encouraged the more colour the better though please consider sensible footwear as it may...
August 19th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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HIV Negative and Untested Gay Men Required for Focus Groups in Plymouth
The Eddystone Trust has been asked to recruit two groups of HIV negative / untested gay men to take part in focus groups on Wednesday 15th June Each session will last an hour and those participating will be paid £20.00 cash. Each group will consist of 6 to 8 men. These will be held at the Blue Bear Deli (café) 21 Bilbury Street Bretonside Plymouth PL4 0BH Younger gay men 6pm –7pm (18 to 25 years) A...
May 26th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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The Retreat – Residential Course for Gay and Bi Men
“Ever wanted to know the answers to questions they never told us as gay & bisexual men in school?” Friday 15th - Sunday 17th April “The Retreat” A weekend residential at a Four Star centre near Bodmin, Cornwall, Friday 15th – Sunday 17th April 2011 Hosted by The Eddystone Trust & Healthy Gay Cornwall and facilitated by trained professionals, The Retreat is a sociable and supportive...
March 18th, 2011 by Pride in Plymouth
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World AIDS Day 2010 Charity Party
Queen Tribute Act live on Stage Charity Party at Hawkins Meeting House Wear something RED and get a FREE DRINK! WORLD AIDS DAY FUND RAISER for the Eddystone Trust Hawkins Meeting House | Facebook | Buckwell Street, Plymouth Wednesday 1st December 2010, 9 pm – 11.30 pm
November 10th, 2010 by Pride in Plymouth
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World AIDS Day 2010 Wear Something Red
There is a wide range of events happening across the South West to mark World AIDS Week, including a Safer Sex Students ball in Exeter on 29th November, an Over the Rainbow Ball in Torquay on Saturday 27th November and street collections, therapeutic days for people living with HIV, a flash mob somewhere…. Educational sessions, outreach work and much more! Please join in, and pass this on… SPREAD...
November 9th, 2010 by Pride in Plymouth
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condom stuffing
Have you ever wondered where the ‘Shag Packs’ come from? Condom Stuffing at the Swallow Weds 29th Sept 2010 Could you spare at least half an hour of your time to help the Eddystone Trust by stuffing ‘Shag Packs’ ? Come along to the Swallow between 6.30pm and 8.30pm Wednesday 29th September 2010 RSVP on Facebook>>>
September 19th, 2010 by Pride in Plymouth
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