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Kim Foale

Phone: 0774 3917404
Email:

I'm a PhD student and general geek working in Manchester, UK.

I work with a range of organisations and individuals primarily working towards social change and equality. I'm currently, or have been, the following: composer, urban explorer, researcher, activist, charity director, cook, sound engineer, organiser, gardener, online record-store owner, IT consultant, web designer and probably some other things.

I'm interested specifically in LGBT and gender issues, postmodernism, feminism, post-colonialism, and other things that start with “post-” or end with “-ism”.

Research

PhD student, Salford University

I'm a PhD student researching people's experience of urban soundscapes at the University of Salford. If you want to contact me about research matters email me: .

Websites

Website Development

I'm a part time web developer specialising in Drupal implementation. I work with and for various people and organisations, primarily with not-for-profit and voluntary organisations. If you'd like to talk to me about web development, email me:

Buzzwords

Here's some things I specialise in: CSS/XHTML, PHP/MySQL, Drupal theming and building, LAMP administration, User Experience (UX), Social Networking, Thin Clients (LTSP), Ubuntu Server, SEO, Accessibility, Data Management.

Grassroots

Manchester LGBTQ

I do various bits and bobs of grassroots LGBTQ and feminist activism. I co-run a monthly event called Queer Cafe Manchester that's been running for over two years. I put on the occasional Ladyfest or clubnight with other lovely folk in Manchester. Again, feel free to get in touch if you want to talk about this.

Border House

I've just started writing for The Border House, a blog focussed on equality within gaming.

Sound

Live Sound

I've worked as a live sound engineer on and off for the last 10 years. I've worked for venues big and small, from Whitby Musicport to The Bodega Social Club as well as a few free parties here and there. Hire me? Details above.