camp flag from 2012

We are proud to bring you the 11th Summer camp, opn to all young lesbian and bisexual women across the UK, and especially those from the North West. Please download the information and a booking sheet for more details. Camp runs from 25-28th July 2013.

Download here: Camp form final

The young women’s health project are part of an exciting partnership to launch a communit cafe at the LGBT centre, opening 11-4pm at the Joyce layland LGBT centre, Flyer sidney st voucher for a voucher and more details.

Over the past few weeks we have taken part in reclaim the night march about women’s rights to public space, have had an exhibition at the 8th Day Cafe about lesbian and bisexual women role models AND had an exciting day yesterday doing experiments at the University and then making our own technological advances of the future at the LGBT centre. Thanks to Manchester Council for funding for the day

science tour with lab coats

See http://www.lgbtyouthnorthwest.org.uk/2013/03/international-womens-day/ for more pictures!!

Last night was reclaim the night, read here Amelia Lee’s response to it.

Check out the new guide we helped develop, and nicely designed by our wonderful volunteer Hebe Phillips!

Over the last couple of years the Young Women’s Group have been involved in a project connecting communities from a community farm in West Sussex, a community farm in Spitalfields & a our very own allotment in Manchester. This past weekend we took a trip down to Tablehurst Community Farm in West Sussex to learn more about the work they do there and bring Joyce, our Welcome Crow, that we have been making in the group in the lead up to the residential. Over the weekend Joyce met two other welcome crows that had been made especially for this weekend. The group also learned about how the farms at Tablehurst & Plaw Hatch grow food & keep animals. On the train home we wrote a little something each about why we came on the trip, a memorable moment of the trip & what we will take away from the experience.

“It was a but strange…not really something I’m usually likely to experience living in the city! Really enjoyed the BBQs & learnt that unpasteurised milk tastes better than pasteurised milk. :) (Didn’t enjoy the cold though!)” – Keeley

“There were so many memorable, weird & wonderful moments this weekend. I came on the trip to help put our scarecrow together, so for me the best thing about this weekend was spending time together completing our beautiful scarecrow and ‘planting’ Joyce at Tablehurst.” – Kelly

“The most memorable moment was when all the scarecrows were introduced to each other because I’ve never seen anything like that before. Also I was shocked when we planted the scarecrows and had to stir the bucket of water.” – Sahar

“There were lots of memorable moments, but I think the one that stands out the most would be planting the scarecrows and the ‘ceremony’ that went with it. I came on the trip to broaden my experiences and have a fun weekend which I did. The one thing I will take away from the Tablehurst experience would be the community spirit that surrounded the farm.” – Darienne

“I enjoyed seeing the cows being milked at Plaw Hatch and I came on this trip because I have been part of the project since the beginning and really enjoyed it.” – Rachel

“I enjoyed being on the farm and away from the city. I really enjoyed seeing Plaw Hatch & seeing the cows and the process of milking the cows as it is very different to most farms. I came on the trip as I have been before and have been quite involved in the project and wanted to see the changes that had been made since the last time. I really enjoyed everything and spending time with the young women and the other two community groups. Oh and having a go at barn dancing!” – H

“I think learning more about the different ways biodynamic farming happens and effective growing is what is memorable. Learning about Plaw Hatch from Liz, about the shop, about the Bees from Peter & Rachel – so remarkable) and is the stuff I will take away with me. I came on the trip because I love coming to Tablehurst & learning more” – Niamh

“My memorable moments at Tablehurst were finally seeing Plawhatch farm and watching the cows being milked. Seeing the new bee hives was interesting and has made me think about the way we may manage bees on the allotment in the future.” – Claire

“I came on the trip as I had heard so many wonderful things the group had done & seen on previous trips to the farm. My memorable moments were finally seeing Joyce (the welcome crow) come to life and thinking all the people who were involved in making it happen & also seeing all the happy & content animals at Plawhatch & Tablehurst. I will take away with me new experiences and knowledge and the steps to a barn dance which I’m sure will come in useful on the next young women’s Summer Camp” – Myrtle

We have now come to the end of our 10th annual Summer Camp and much fun, learning & adventure was had!  The excitement & activities have been captured in this years camp mag. Check it out by clicking Camp Mag 2012.

Thank you  & well done to all who came, some new and some returning  faces, who took part and contributed to camp. A massive thank you to the brilliant staff & volunteers team who make the camp go so well like a well oiled machine! Until next years folks! =D

Summer camp is now going to be at

http://www.bibbysfarm.org/

For pictures of the site visit and join our facebook group

Download the kit list and ground rules - Summer Camp 2012 kit list

And here is the Camp DRAFT plan for participants

The Young Women’s Group, at the Young Women’s Health Project (also known as LIK:T), will be hosting their 10^th annual young Lesbian, Bisexual and questioning Women’s Summer Camp for 4 days in July 2012.  Summer Camp has been running every summer since 2003, and has brought together over 300 Lesbian, Bisexual and questioning Young Women over the last 10 years.

To celebrate the 10^th year of Summer Camp, the young women’s group have planned an extra special program, which includes a “ Lesbian and Bisexual  Women of the Future” theme, Special guests from past Summer Camps, a 10^th anniversary party and talent show and lots of brilliant and exciting activities that everyone can participate in. For a flavour of past year’s camps see our film.

This year, Summer Camp will take place from 6pm Thursday 26^th July 2012 till Sunday afternoon 29^th July 2012 on Hightgate Farm just outside Hebden Bridge. Summer Camp is for young women between the age of 14 and 25 who identify as Lesbian or Bisexual, or those who are questioning or unsure about their sexuality. New and past participants are all welcome. So , if you are new to Summer Camp and think it might be for you, or you have been before and fancy giving Summer Camp another go, or if you are a Summer Camp veteran and want to join us for the 10^th Anniversary, please get in touch with the Young Women’s Group for more information. Details Below:

Text/ Mobile: 07813981338 (Operational between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Saturday)

Email: Likt_info@yahoo.co.uk

Find out more about the group through:

The Website: www.likt.org.uk

Twitter: YWHP Manchester

Facebook: Search Lik:T to find the Facebook page.