"A youth project for young men up to the age of 25 years, who identify as gay/bisexual or those exploring their sexuality."

Personal Experiences

"It's a friendly and safe environment"
"It's always good fun to visit"

Activities

• Cinema
• Theatre
• Canoeing
• Visiting other gay youth groups
• Video and pizza nights

Discussions

• Local events
• Going out
• Safer sex
• Drug (mis)use
• Homophobia
• Being gay at school, college, work

Links

There are a number of useful websites. Here are a list of a few of them:

• LGBT Group - People Like Us Stockport (18+)
• Summary of gay groups in Stockport
• BBC One Life - Exploring Sexuality
• BBC One Life - Coming Out
• Wikipedia: Homosexuality
• Wikipedia: Bisexuality
• Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester (LGYM)
• Peer Support Project (PSP)
• PSP's List of gay groups in England, Wales and Scotland
• FFLAG - Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays
• Manchester Parents Group
• The Lesbian and Gay Foundation
• Channel 4 Gay and Lesbian short films online

Useful information

The Base's original website, last updated March 2000 is still available.

For information about gay issues, including safer sex, visit Manchester's Lesbian and Gay Foundation website.

Contact details for the young men's group