A social group for older members of the LGBT community are tackling social isolation in a unique way - by hosting meet-ups with famous faces.
Friends of Dorothy was formed two years ago by Craig Burton, 54, who is based in Leeds. After the success of the initial group, the organisation launched another in Manchester, based at the LGBT Foundation on Canal Street.
Through events and gatherings, the intentions of the group are to provide LGBT people over the age of 55 with a social circle.
Research has found that older LGBT people face higher risks of social isolation. The generation has grown up around and most likely been subject to discrimination due to their sexuality, especially considering the fact that it was illegal to be gay until
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