working on different parts of advancing bi representation and support. In 2007 BCN published "Both Directions", a 20-page guide to the UK bisexual scene and its history, as well as bi books, films and other resources. Further editions were published each year until 2011 when BiPhoria published "Getting Bi In A Gay / Straight World". BCN's website recommended that over their own Both Directions title as more accessible. Awards BCN was shortlisted for Community Group or Organisation of the Year in the 2011 Homo Hero Awards, alongside Outdoor Lads and the Albert Kennedy Trust. Community engagement Because of its community newsletter roots the magazine has strong links with the grassroots bisexual community. It acts as postal box address for local bi groups without their own secure mail facilities, maintains the Bi Local Groups Network, and hosted several UK Bi Activist Weekends bringing together volunteers running bisexual community organisations around the UK. The magazine's web server also hosts the international website for Bi Visibility Day. References External links Official Website 1995 establishments in the United Kingdom Bisexuality-related magazines Bi-monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom LGBT-related magazines published in the United Kingdom Magazines established in 1995 Magazines published in Manchester Zines