This study aims to explore the experiences of older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults in relation to expressing their sexuality across their life time and the impact this may have on loneliness in later life.

If you identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual, you are aged 60 or above and you wish to participate in a research study, then please contact Amelia Bell on 07722 743 285 or by email: studyphdbell@yahoo.co.uk

Trips & Adventures – 22 March 2018

Historically part of Lancashire, Southport was founded in 1792 when William Sutton, an inn keeper from Churchtown, built a bathing house at what is now the south end of Lord Street. At that time, the area, known as South Hawes, was sparsely populated and dominated by sand dunes. The town was once home to Napoleon III of France.

We had the “special” – fish, chips, peas, bread & butter and a cup of tea/coffee at Jackson’s Traditional Fish & Chip shop. The venue was voted Best Chippy in Southport in 2010 and again in 2013! We didn’t try all the other chip shops, but we certainly enjoyed our meals.

Later we went to Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles, but we could only walk about 100 yards as the pier was being repaired.

We had no alternative but to visit Wetherspoons (!) – The Willow Grove – for refreshments.

Trips & Adventures – 15 March 2018

March is a busy time with Tony, Pauline and Lynn having birthdays all within the same week – altogether we must be nearly 200 years old!

After meeting in Yates on Portland Street, we made our way to The Goose to celebrate the birthdays with pie, mash, mushy peas and gravy …. and a good time was had by all.

Trips & Adventures – 8 March 2018

We braved the sleet and snow to catch the train to Marple where the weather was dry and bright and much warmer than recently.

We had a coffee and then found a homely pub – The Norfolk Arms – selling “artisan food”. Artisan food turned out to be pie and chips and mushy peas for an expensive price, but it was delicious and we would recommend returning there.

We climbed the steep hill to Marple and walked down the canal towpath ending at the aqueduct.

Marple Aqueduct was built to carry the lower level of the Peak Forest Canal across a length of the River Goyt and is the highest canal aqueduct in England and the highest masonry-arch aqueduct in Britain. In 1966 it was listed as a Grade 1 ancient monument.

We carried on towards Romiley where we got the train back to Manchester.

Trips & Adventures – 1 March 2018

Due to the inclement weather we decided to postpone the walk in Marple and instead we went to see “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Odeon cinema, Manchester Great Northern. The Odeon operate a “Silver Cinema” which is the series of film screenings for people over 55. Tickets are £3.00 each and include tea or coffee and biscuits before the film.

A lavish, luxurious train journey through Europe turns deadly in “Murder On The Orient Express”, forcing legendary detective Hercule Poirot to solve the case and find out whodunit.

The motive is mysterious, and practically everyone on the train is a suspect. It’s a fiendishly difficult puzzle to solve, and Poirot’s now in a race against time to catch the killer before they can make their escape.

Agatha Christie’s classic novel comes to life in “Murder On The Orient Express”, with an all-star cast including Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley and Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot himself.

On the whole we enjoyed the film but the plot was a bit confusing at first.