Karl Andrews, chair of Oxford Pride, said: "We’re really excited by the line-up for this year’s event. We want as many people as possible to come along and enjoy the day, so we’ve tried to include something for everyone."

Set on the banks of the River Thames, less than five minutes walk from the city centre, the Oxpens site offers the perfect space to enjoy a picnic with friends and family – while you dance the day away and enjoy the acts and activities.

One man dies of prostate cancer in the UK every hour. 27,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed every year, and it has now become the most common cancer in men - overtaking lung cancer. Despite this, research shows that 68% of men know little or nothing about it. This is worrying because, if testicular cancer is caught early enough, it has a 96% cure rate.

The seventh Everyman Male Cancer Awareness Month is being held in June and it will be bigger than ever before. With male cancers on the increase, it is essential that you are fully armed with the knowledge of the signs and symptoms of testicular and prostate cancer.

For everything you need to know about testicular and prostate cancer call the Everyman Campaign for a free leaflet on 0800 731 9468

James Davenport, Chairman of Gay Conservatives, said, "I have met with the Council leader, Sir Sandy Bruce-Lockhart today, and I believe we are near agreement. The Council recognises that there is a need for change and that the impression created by the policy's wording is incorrect, open to misinterpretation and offensive."

"The actual intention of the policy was to prevent the provision to children of inappropriately explicit sexual material, which has occurred in neighbouring counties. We are working with Kent to produce a phrasing for this policy that accurately reflects its purpose, and which accurately reflects the Council's position."

Fancy a visit to San Francisco Pride in June, followed by a trip down the Pacific Coastal Highway to LA? You could be there if you join a group of cyclists who will be making the journey to raise money for Terrence Higgins Trust. The charity is teaming up with Greenrock to promote a fantastic twelve-day trip which will also raise vital funds for people living with, affected by, and at risk from HIV and AIDS.

At the National Advisory Group Meeting for LGBT Community groups involved with police and community safety issues, Merseyside LGBT representatives were critical that not enough was being done to tackle homophobia in Merseyside schools.

As a consequence the Liberal Party Group have tabled a request for both research be carried out and that the Education Director for Liverpool to analyse what is currently being delivered in Liverpool Schools, both secular and religious, to tackle homophobia.

Similar research in Birmingham (the Pink Shield Project survey of 750 LBGT) showed alarming responses: 45% of females and 52% of males suffered harassment in last 5 years; 26% of males and 14% of females had suffered violent attacks; and 35% of men had been subject to bullying at school.

"We fear that the extent of this problem as shown by the Birmingham research will be true of other conurbations such as Liverpool. We are determined that people do not suffer such vile oppression because of their lifestyle. Merseyside Police have introduced sound policies for policing the LGBT communities, we now want to see the Education Authorities take stronger and more comprehensive steps to tackle homophobia early on," said Counsellor Steve Radford.

Amro Holidays’ General Manager, Andrew Roberts, has just returned from the first ever Gay & Lesbian Travel Agent Educational Visit to Ecuaor and Peru including the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu.

The party was made up of gay and lesbian specialist travel agents and tour operators from the US with Amro Holidays being the only UK representative. Said Andrew, "This visit recognises the importance of gay and lesbian tourism to some of the most remote places on earth and the value of this market to the various local tourist economies. Amro Holidays is currently planning a number of tours giving the gay and lesbian community the opportunity to visit these fascinating places in the company of like minded individuals".

A new social group for lesbians and gay men in the High Peak area has been created. 'Pink Peaks' is designed to provide a contact point for lesbians and gay men in rural areas, instead of having to travel into major cities. The group is aimed at 23 - 35 year olds, and plans to meet monthly for casual social activities such as going to the pub, dinner parties and cinema outings.

Out2Date will be the only gay dating site of its kind to utilize billboards as its major advertising format. Although 100% Internet based, members looking to find new friendships or relationships can advertise their faces on billboards across the UK if they wish. Under their face will be their chosen username and the website address where interested persons can contact them.

The London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard recently celebrated 30 years of service to the LGBT community. Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has praised the work the switchboard, saying: "For thirty years London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard has been a vital lifeline, providing a point of contact and information for lesbians and gay men nationally, as well as in the capital."

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard (LLGS) is one of the longest running lesbian and gay services in operation in the UK. Since taking its first calls on 4 March 1974, it is estimated that they have received more than 1.5 million calls to date. In an average year volunteers respond to approximately 30,000 calls to their service. LLGS can be phoned on 020 7837 7324.