They had travelled from all over the country to take part in a special youth event organised by the lesbian and gay charity Stonewall. Together they worked their way through a busy programme of workshops and activities all aimed at helping them make the most of being gay.
Events like these are always important, as well as a lot of fun. They provide a much-needed opportunity for young people who often feel isolated and alone to come together, learn new skills and to just be themselves.
But the event was all the more significant this year. It's been 20 years since Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was introduced. Section 28 was a notorious, nasty piece of legislation that prevented local authorities from "promoting" homosexuality and legitimised homophobic attitudes and behaviour far beyond the doors of the town hall.
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