1975/1 January

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Polmont Borstal p3 by Donald Blamey.
When first asked it I would like to take part in a talk on homosexuality at Polmont Borstal, I was more than a little hesitant knowing some characters who have spend time in borstal. However, on June 12th I found myself with John Breslin and Community House depute warden Kenny Smith at Carrick House. This is the part of the borstal which caters for about thirty Boys who have special problems. One boy, who was gay, had caused some distress recently and as a series of social discussions was being planned SMG was the first choice.

John Breslin opened the discussion by putting down a few myths about gays and explaining the aims of SMG. The boys seemed surprised to learn that we were gay and that we were quite open about it. Kenny stated that, although he was not gay, some of the people he worked amongst were as were a few of his friends.

The discussion was quite lively and at times hilarious with boys and staff giving their views and asking questions such as: "What causes homosexuality?"; Can it be cured?" (the thought of aversion therapy seemed appalling to them) and "Would you rather be heterosexual?" One member of staff expressed his disgust at gays who approach people in public toilets.

After the discussion was closed many of the boys stayed behind and spoke to us about our jobs and other things of general interest and a few asked for more information about SMG. Several of the people present said that a lot of doubt and misunderstanding had been cleared up and that they had learned a lot from the discussion. For this alone I think the visit was very worthwhile.

1975/8 August

Not in [order?] GD467/6/1 I think.

1975/9 September

Gay Borstal Shock Report Horror p2

No-one who reads a report by Donal Blamey in this organ will be surprised to have read the 'Sunday Mail's' sensational and bang up to the mimute report on the SMG visit to Polmont Borstal in June this year. Half of the front page of this celebrated tit and bum sheet was taken up proclaiming the legend: "GAY TALKS IN BORSTAL" - "Shock Visitor For Boys". There followed the usual story about explanations being demanded , Governors being unavaliable for comment and Ian Dunn giving a quptable quote. Need I say that not a word of what was actually said by John Breslin or Donald Blamey at the BOrstal was repeated in the rag. Congratulations to Donald for his cool frankness during his interview and to the 'Mail' for the years oldest and least snsational 'Sensation'.

1975/10 October

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