"At 85 years old, James is a shining example of Manchester’s community spirit in action. As a passionate member of the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network and an advocate for local causes, he brings energy, wisdom, and compassion to everything he does. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and inspiring champion in our Manchester community."
Learn about James' journey and his significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Manchester from volunteering in a befriending service to his story to coming out.
To learn about James' life and the Switchboard Project in Manchester, click the link below.
The Interview was conducted and written by Anushka Swannell at Manchester Community Central as part of the ‘Just One Thing’ project published in the ‘Policy Voice’ Newsletter (June 2025).