Taranaki Lesbian Newsletter – Volume 1, Issue 1 (c.1993)

This page appears to be the first issue (Volume 1) of the Taranaki Lesbian Newsletter, marking the revival of a lesbian-specific regional publication after approximately a decade. The editorial notes that the previous known lesbian newsletter in Taranaki dated back to around 1982.

The publication positions itself as a grassroots, community-driven newsletter focused on connection, information-sharing, and local organising within the lesbian community.

Editorial Content (Key Details)

• Welcomes readers to the first issue.

• Acknowledges a gap of at least 10 years since a previous lesbian newsletter in the region.

• Invites:

  • Articles

  • Contributions

  • Advertisements

• Plans for six issues per year.

• Subscription cost requested:

  • $5.00 per year

  • Or 10 x 45-cent stamps

• Next submission deadline listed as June 1st.

• Encourages ongoing communication and community participation.

• Signed: Fiona (for Dorothy).

A detachable subscription form is included requesting:

• Name

• Address

• Payment ($5 or stamps)

• Posted to Dorothy, P.O. Box 6045, New Plymouth.
  

New Plymouth Lesbian Library (Feature Section)

This page also introduces the:

New Plymouth Lesbian Library

• Located at The Sheilas’ Arms (women-only venue referenced in other issues).

• Collection includes:

  • Lesbian newsletters (current and past)

  • Publications from Wellington, Auckland, and overseas

  • Novels and non-fiction

  • Lesbian writing and content

  • Reference materials with basic information

• Books loaned on an honesty system (no charge).

• Quiet room available away from main venue.

• Library also holds:

  • Cards

  • Game sets (alternative to music and dancing)

• Access:

  • Sheilas’ Arms open monthly

  • Additional access arranged by writing to Dorothy