INSIght News

North West ‘Treatment as Prevention’ seminar

posted: 18/05/2012

George House Trust will be holding a day seminar on ‘Treatment as Prevention’ to be held at George House Trust in Manchester on Friday June 22nd from 10 am to 3pm (with registration open from 9.30am). Lunch will be provided.

The concept of ‘treatment as prevention’ is one which is currently the focus of much discussion amongst HIV organisations and people living with HIV.

The seminar will provide an opportunity for representatives from HIV organisations across the North and North West to discuss some of the aspects of the ‘treatment as prevention’ concept and the implications for people living with HIV.

It will provide a space for discussion about how - and if - the ‘treatment as prevention’ concept might change the way in which organisations work with, advise, and support people living with HIV.

We are delighted to announce that Gus Cairns, HIV activist and editor of NAM’s ‘HIV Treatment Update’ will be joining us to give a keynote address and lead some of the discussions.

We are inviting people to reserve a place on this seminar by emailing colin@ght.org.uk - please provide the names and job titles of people from your organisation who would like to attend.
Places will be strictly limited and so you are advised to reserve your place as soon as possible.

There will a nominal registration fee of £5 per person attending – however, we will only request this payment from you, and provide you with details of how to pay – once your place or places are confirmed.

We look forward to welcoming you to what we are sure will be an interesting and stimulating day.

All Saint's Musical Productions perform Rent at The Lowry

posted: 08/02/2012

A musical production at the Lowry aims to donate some of their proceeds to helping people living with HIV at George House Trust.  RENT by the All Saints Musical Productions will be at the The Quays Theatre from Tuesday 1st – Saturday 5th May 2012.
 

This extraordinary rock musical tells the heart-breaking yet optimistic story of a group of artistic friends that struggle to survive whilst living with debt, unemployment and HIV/AIDS.  There is a rollercoaster of emotions where controversial issues are taken head-on and dealt with openly and without judgement, offering a gritty and intimate snapshot of 1990’s New York. 

Featuring ‘Seasons of Love’ and a tribute to La boheme, the Puccini opera on which it is based, RENT is a musical like no other that will both move and inspire you.

Tickets can be purchased here and are £12 & £15 if you buy 10 then you get the 10th ticket free.

Further information about the All Saints Musical Productions can be found here
 

Positive Steps Residential Weekends

posted: 11/10/2011

Positive Steps - the social and support group for gay men living with HIV in North Greater Manchester and Lancashire - are organising 3 residential weekends between now and the end of July 2012. The weekends are funded by the Big Lottery Fund and are free to participants.

For more information click here

Please note that these weekends are run by the Positive Steps Group.
George House Trust has no involvement in these weekends either in terms of their organisation or their content

posted: 27/09/2011

The Gay Men’s Space has changed. From October 10th there will be a regular monthly social space open to any HIV positive gay man living in the North West and known to George House Trust.

The social space is a friendly, safe and relaxed environment for people to meet, talk and make friends. Light refreshments in the form of hot and cold drinks and snacks are available for free.

The social space will be every 2nd Monday of the month between 5pm and 8pm. Each month GHT will also be holding information sessions dedicated to gay men once a month on a variety of subjects chosen in consultation with gay men who had attended the Gay Men’s Space over the last year. These high focussed events are timetabled on or website, held every 4th Monday of the month, doors opening at 5:45pm with the sessions running between 6pm and 8pm. Unlike the social event, these information sessions are facilitated by volunteers, GHT staff and external speakers and guests. The sessions are only open to gay men who wish to participate or have an interest in that specific topic. Anyone attending is expected to contribute and there is no social aspect to this session. For further information please check the GHT website diary at www.ght.org.uk or contact Dunkan on 0161 274 4499 dunkan@ght.org.uk
 

CV Writing Session for Gay Men

posted: 19/09/2011

Monday 19th September 2011
6pm onwards
Space open 5pm – 8pm.

Would you like help with your C.V.?

 Are you unemployed or working but looking for another job? Or would you like to brush up on your C.V. skills for when you do decide or are able to look for work in the future?

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above then come along to the C.V. writing workshop at the Gay Men’s Space – Please bring a copy of your current CV with you – even if this is only a rough draft – YOU WILL NEED THIS FOR THE WORKSHOP.

You do not have to have attended the Gay Men’s Space before, however the workshop is only open to gay men living with HIV already known to George House Trust.

For further information please contact Dunkan or Jill on 0161 274 4499 or email dunkan@ght.org.uk or jill@ght.org.uk