After a break GLYNI starts back its Monday sessions on the 2nd of February 2009! We will be starting back with a session hosted by our Youth Worker Liam Larmour, so come on down!! Its the first Monday back so it would be a great time for you to contact us and arrange to come down and get to know everyone!
But remember, if you want to start coming along to the group you have to email us first on befriending@glyni.org.uk
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Anna Leach: Winner of the Wyn Harness Prize
Anna Leach’s feature about the breakdown of sectarian divisions in Ulster’s gay community caught the judges’ attention for its strong story and fresh approach.
Born in England but raised in Belfast, 24-year-old Anna said she wanted to present a more optimistic view of Northern Ireland: “It just struck me that it’s only ever negative stories that come out.” Last year Anna was awarded a Master’s degree in journalism by Goldsmith’s College, University of London, and is currently on a work placement at The Independent. Anna was a member of GLYNI in 2007/08!
She now plans to pursue a careerin feature-writing.
You can check out Anna’s article on The Independent’s own site at:
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The Rainbow Project has recently been meeting with the Eastern Health & Social Services Board, Environmental Health, the Centre for Disease Control and the local GUM clinics on the recent outbreak of Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis A is extremely infectious and can make you very ill. It is found in faeces and can spread very easily through the faecal/oral route. You can catch it through unprotected anal sex, fingering, rimming, handling dirty condoms and by not washing your hands after the bathroom or by touching your mouth after coming in contact with someone else’s faeces/anus. Even the smallest amount can carry Hep A.
The symptoms of Hepatitis A include fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, depression, weight loss, itching and jaundice. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is imperative you contact your local GP or GUM clinic immediately.
Please tell any of your service users, friends or associates about this recent outbreak. The best way to protect yourself against any HEP virus is through the safe and effective vaccines. In association with the above organisations, the Rainbow Project will soon be offering free vaccines but please visit your local clinic for a more immediate solution.
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Hey everyone, hope you all had a great Christmas and a happy New Year!
Remember, GLYNI is taking a break for the month of January! Monday nights are not on until February.
Friday nights may still run occasionally, please check this with Liam prior to coming all the way down!
Peace, out!
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