Gay's the Word

Aims to stock and sell as wide a range as possible of LGBT books.  Hosts a whole series of events/book readings/signings and is used by a number of groups including a Lesbian Discussion Group, Gay Reading Group and TransLondon; provides lots of information to tourists visiting London, people new to the scene/coming out/wanting to find LGBT groups and to journalists and academics conducting research; takes time to talk to, listen and give information/advice to a whole range of people on issues ranging from bereavement, sex, coming out, etc; provides free information/booklets/leaflets on a variety of topics including safer sex information; deals with lots of parents who are coming to terms with their child’s sexuality.