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.

This needs booking pronto. On the day we have chosen, 5 of the available 13 time slots are already sold out!

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.

The other website finally allowed me to add photos. Here is a taster: