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IT’S QUEER UP ‘ERE!

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LOVE & FREEDOM

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IT’S QUEER UP ‘ERE!

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NOW & FOREVER

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Love is the Key

Meet Carlisle Key, an organisation committed to LGBTQ+ inclusivity when it comes to those at risk of homelessness, playing a vital role in providing holistic support to those in need.

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Transcendence & Grace

Im Chaos De Spiegel is a deeply personal exhibition of work by artist Grace Oni Smith, currently showing at Florence Arts Centre. We spoke to Grace about her inspirations and experiences growing up as a queer transgender person in West Cumbria.

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Welcome to the Broom Closet

Meet Queer Cumbria’s resident guide to witchcraft, magic and sorcery! We catch up with Kerrie about her beliefs and practice and invite YOU to join the Broom Closet, our new school for witches! Grab your crystals, light your sage and lets get to work…

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Photo By Zay Alabi

Poems of Issue 4

Some work from Queer Cumbrian Poets

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I know exactly what I’m entitled to in life

Artist Emory Southwick talks to QC about thier experiences living with disabilty, with some advice on how to empower yourself as a disabled person.

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Issue 5

NEW ISSUE OF QC

Identity, loneliness, resilience

Eli Moffett Hi i’m Eli, i’m 21 and a queer creative living in Cumbria, my journey has been one of […] Read More
Nyakeh David is a black queer artist exploring spirituality and symbolism in their Art and Design MA research. We spoke to them about their practice, creative goals and inspirations, while learning more about their most recent collection, "Bearing Witness."

GODLIKE

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your creative practice? I am very much a black queer person […] Read More
Empowering, validating, and invigorating, this is how a young woman thinks of her hobby - pole dancing.

Milk of the Siren

Despite it being largely synonymous with sleaze and exploitation of women, pole dancers are now growing the scene to become […] Read More
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