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THE OZ TRIALS

How an underground magazine ignited a UK-wide battle for queer expression, youth culture, and the right to dissent.

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PACKING A PUNCH: An interview with Queer Brewing

We caught up with Cumbria-raised Beth Hill — Account Manager at Queer Brewing, the UK’s first queer and trans-owned brewery — to talk about brewing beers and boosting LGBTQIA+ visibility.

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Opening Letter – The DIY Issue!

As we launch the new issue in print, we will be uploading all the content onto the site over the coming months. To start us off, here's our opening letter. Roll your sleeves up, its time for some DIY.

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Queer Originals

Meet Queer Originals, a fashion project lead by Queer Cumbria and documented by Rhys Robert Thompson

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furQ At Hope & Anchor

furQ Presents: The LGBTEA Time @ Hope and Anchor - A Furked Up Good Time

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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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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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Identity, loneliness, resilience

The voices of two queer artists we love...

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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."

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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."

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