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| − | [[File:Crocuslogo.jpg|thumb|Crocus logo]]'''Crocus''', originally called "the Croydon LGBT Network", is an umbrella organisation in [[Croydon]], South London, set up to bring the various existing local LGBT organisations together and act as a voice for LGBT people in the Borough. | + | [[File:Crocuslogo.jpg|thumb|Crocus logo]]'''Crocus''', originally called "the Croydon LGBT Network", is/was an umbrella organisation in [[Croydon]], South London, set up to bring the various existing local LGBT organisations together and act as a voice for LGBT people in the Borough. |
| − | Crocus was initiated in 2007 by Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA), | + | Crocus was initiated in 2007 by Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA), supported by: |
* [[Aurora]] (Croydon's LGBT Police Consultation Group) | * [[Aurora]] (Croydon's LGBT Police Consultation Group) | ||
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Crocus to some extent took over the role that had previously been filled by the [[Croydon LGBT Forum]]. | Crocus to some extent took over the role that had previously been filled by the [[Croydon LGBT Forum]]. | ||
| − | Crocus organised a number of events, but appears to have become dormant | + | Crocus organised a number of events, including a Croydon LGBT Conference on 22 February 2012, but then appears to have become dormant. |
==External sites== | ==External sites== | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 22 February 2013
Crocus, originally called "the Croydon LGBT Network", is/was an umbrella organisation in Croydon, South London, set up to bring the various existing local LGBT organisations together and act as a voice for LGBT people in the Borough.
Crocus was initiated in 2007 by Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA), supported by:
- Aurora (Croydon's LGBT Police Consultation Group)
- CAGS (Croydon Area Gay Society)
- The Consortium of LGBT Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Croydon Trans Group (local transgender support group)
- Gemini (a former self-help support group for TG/TS people)
- GALOP (London's LGBT community safety charity)
Crocus was formally launched on 12 May 2008 at an event in Croydon Town Hall.[1]
Crocus to some extent took over the role that had previously been filled by the Croydon LGBT Forum.
Crocus organised a number of events, including a Croydon LGBT Conference on 22 February 2012, but then appears to have become dormant.
External sites
http://www.croydoncrocus.org.uk
References
- ↑ Crocus website (earlier version, preserved through WebCite: http://www.webcitation.org/62akTMIqM
