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First and foremost, the Outback newsletter was about connection. It was a way for lesbians in Cornwall to share their day-to-day lives with each other — from gardening tips to politics. Lesbian discos and nights were a common occurrence. Slowly but surely, the movement grew, and eventually venues such as the Acorn in Penzance, Penzance Arts Club, and the Opps Room became standard nights out for the community.

As well as public venues, house parties and potluck get-togethers were a firm staple of the community scene from the ss. It was only lowered to 16, in line with heterosexual relationships, in Prior to the establishment of Cornwall Pride, unofficial gay fetes were an important fundraising source for the Cornwall Lesbian Line and other community groups.

They were often held on private land and publicised through local channels such as Outback. Cabarets and pantomimes were another frequent event mentioned in Outback. These events were another avenue to sell Outback and fundraise for its continued existence. Coasties still exists today, and has evolved with the times — moving from a typewriter copied promotion to a Facebook group.

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LGBT History Month and remembering Cornwall's lost gay clubs

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