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Social Groups

Groups for LBi women in the North East

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Women4Women A long running social/support group for LBI women on Tyneside. Meet regularly. Contact women4womenuk@hotmail.com or http://www.women4womenuk.net or call 07722718232 or facebook women4women North East.

ELSWICK GIRLS PROJECT Young lesbian one-to-one support is available. Tel: 0191 273 4942.

DURHAM UNIVERSITY LESBIAN, GAY BISEXUAL, and TRANSGENDER SOCIETY Meets weekly Dunelm House (Students Union Building) during term-time plus various additional functions and trips out. Open to students from other local educational institutions and non-students. Contact: LGBT Officers Tel: 0191 374 3320. E-mail: mailto:lgbt@dsu.org.uk http://www.dur.ac.uk/the.association

DURHAM YOUNG GAY PEOPLES NETWORK Group for LGBT 15 to 25 yrs meets in Durham every Tuesday, for more information: Call Billijean /George on 07842905433 or office hours 0191 3842785.

Fruit Salad Fruit Salad is a social group that meet once a month in South Tyneside. They are a voluntary group offering social support to people who are LGBT across North and South Tyneside. One of the long term objectives of the group is to raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) issues. The aim is to do this by educating, myth busting and informing voluntary organisations, community groups, statutory agencies, private sector and the wider public, this can be achieved through creative writing and artwork. Call: Jamie on 07716775102. Email: jamielamckenna@yahoo.co.uk

GATESHEAD PLUS GROUP A mixed social group for anyone under 25 who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning their sexual orientation. Meets every Tuesday in central Gateshead from 6-8pm. Contact: Steve & Mark for info Tel: 0800 4220200 Option 5

CHOICES LGBT STOCKTON Choices is a new social group for LGBT people over 25 in the Stockton area, call for venue and time details. Call: 07979 941912 Email: stocktonlgbt@googemail.com Website: www.hartgables.org.uk

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE LGBT SOCIETY Contact: LGBT Officers c/o Students' Union, Parsons Building. The student only LGBT group meets on a Wednesday between 5-6pm and Thursday 12-1pm. Tel: 0191 200 4525

GAY AND LESBIAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Contact: Tony any evening from 10pm onwards Tel: 01670 354576

LESBIAN AND GAY PARENTS COFFEE GROUP Are you a lesbian or gay parent or parent-to-be? Want to meet other lesbian and gay parents for a coffee and a chat about all things parent related? Are you considering becoming a parent and want some advice from those with kids already? Then email the group to find out about the next coffee meeting in Middlesbrough at missingubrokemylife@hotmail.com

LGBT INCLUSSION OFFICER, Middlesbrough The development and support of activities for the LGBT community in Middlesbrough: ring for details of current activities or go to the website at http://www.lbwn.co.uk/. The provision of training for agencies to become aware of the needs of the LGBT community and staff. LGBT hate crime reporting centre. email: lesley.duggan@mvdauk.org.uk Contact Lesley Duggan Call : 01642 803607

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Church run for and by lesbians and gay men. Holds weekly Sunday evening services. Also call for details of regional weekly meetings. Contact: Ian Tel: 0191 460 9880 Contact: Emily Tel: 0191 265 0171 www.mccnewcastle.org.uk

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY Meets during term time only. Contact: LGB Officers via Students' Union Tel: 0191 239 3936.

OUTLINE North Tyneside services for Lesbian and Bisexual Women, and those unsure of their sexuality. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 6 -8pm in the Howden area. mailto:outline@orange.net Tel: 07896702290 Wed 5 - 8pm only or text other times.

PARENTS ENQUIRY NORTH-EAST Offers advice, support, & group (every 2 moths) for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered sons and daughters. Helplines also available. Call: Joan, 0191 455 2868 at any reasonable time. mailto:penejoan@supanet.com Website: http://www.parentsofgays.co.uk/

SOUTH TYNESIDE COLLEGE LGBT GROUP Contact: LGBT Group: lgbt@stc.ac.uk

SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Bonded Warehouse. Contact: Andrew, (LGB Officer), Students Union Tel: 0191 514 5512

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY Contact: Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Officer Tel: 01642 342234

The Fryers, Northumberland A weekly session held in Bedlington for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered young people and their friends. If you are 13 to 25 and live in the area we would love to hear from you. The group offers a safe social space and individual support for its members. The programme of activities is set by the members and so far has included Chinese Cooking, Quiz night, Gay Film Nights, Birthday parties, trip to Edinburgh, discussion group, karaoke & barbecue at the beach. Future events to include regional quiz cup, graffiti art, creating an arts installation, going to the footie! For more information please contact Debs Walker LGBT Youth Development Worker Trinity Youth Association The Oval Community Centre, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station. NE22 5HU Call: 01670 531843 (office) 07946267152 (work mob) 07790823040 (LGBT service mobile) Website: www.tyarainbow.org.uk

TYNESIDE YOUNG LESBIAN PROJECT A voluntary organisation providing services for young women 25 and under who are lesbian, bisexual or think they might be. The Young Lesbian Group meets one evening per week, in central Newcastle. The group provides a safe, supportive environment, where young women can meet each other and have the opportunity to talk in confidence about their sexual orientation and related issues. The workers offer issue-based group work and a range of social activities. Tel:07540896121

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA Meets during term in the 'Annexe' (Students' Union). Open to non-students. Offers social events, speakers, support, trips out. Confidentiality assured. Contact: Students' Union Tel: 0191 227 3737

WOW (Women on Women) Durham/Darlington Established friendly group for lesbian and bisexual women. Based in Darlington and covering covering County Durham and North Yorkshire. Support, friendship, discos and social activities. Contact: Sandy Tel: 01325 462418

WOWI Wansbeck Out With It! or Wowi! to it’s members, is a social and support group for young LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity) aged 13 to 25 who live in Wansbeck or the surrounding areas of Northumberland. The group is held once a fortnight in a safe space in Ashington and run by staff from Northumberland Community Development Network and Trinity Youth Association. It is a place to meet other LGBT people of a similar age, make new friends, to have fun and learn about some of the key issues that may affect us and people like us. We can also help you during those times when you may feel you need some support. The group’s activities have included themed parties, Northern Pride, trips out, film nights, drama, making a radio programme, sexual health information, chill out sessions and there are opportunities to do Arts Awards or the V Award for those interested. For more information on WOWI! please contact: Debs Walker or Kate Bromwich-Alexandra. LGBT Youth Development Worker Trinity Youth Association The Oval Community Centre, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station. NE22 5HU Call: 01670 531843 (office) 07946267152 (work mob) 07790823040 (LGBT service mobile) Website: www.tyarainbow.org.uk

Newcastle LBi Badminton Group Newcastle LBi Badminton Group Meet every month at a local leisure centre, contact lesbian line for further info or see the badminton group page for dates.

Lesbifriends North East We offer face to face support and friendship. Please contact via e-mail: lesbifriendsne@live.co.uk www.lesbifriendsne.btik.com Facebook: lesbifriends North East Call/Text: 07773558776

Tipping The Pages LBi book/film group Meet once a month in a lovely cafe, to discuss the latest book or film. We have a good old chat over a cup of tea and a piece of cake! For more info contact us at newcastlelesbianline@hotmail.com with ‘FAO Book Group’ in the subject line or join our facebook group - 'Tipping the Pages'

Derwentside Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Group The Derwentside LGB Group is a safe, informal, friendly place to meet in Derwentside. The group is a social, support group for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the Derwentside area; however, people are welcome from all areas. The group runs once a week on a Wednesday evening from 7-9pm in Consett and is service user led. The group offers support, one to one health information, advice, etc. The sessions are informal and involve general social discussion or issues involving the group as well as general LGB issues. Recreational and education activities are also arranged for the group. For more information, please contact Sue on 0191 3744144 or email susan.thompson@cdpct.nhs.uk

Derwentside LGB Youth Group A new youth group has been set up for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Derwentside. This group will provide a safe space in which young LGB people can question, develop and understand issues of sexuality. The group workers will work directly with the young people to encourage their personal, social and education development by assessing needs and providing a programme of activities designed to meet those needs. Young people will also have the opportunity to talk to a worker on a one to one basis. For more information, please contact Sue on 0191 3744144 or email susan.thompson@cdpct.nhs.uk

Lesbians who lunch (Durham) Social and support group for women in and around Durham who meet for lunch once a month. Telephone Pj on 07768 072850 or email lwldurham@hotmail.com

LBi group on Teesside For LBi women. Contact for further info.www.lwlteesside.blogspot.com email: lwlteesside@hotmail.co.uk All welcome, no membership required.

Dyke Hikes Lesbian walking group that has all levels of hikes for lesbians. For a list of walks visit Dykes Hikes on links page

NEOLN North East older Lesbian Network (NEOLN) This group is for women who are over 40. They meet once a month but are now also meeting for brunch. For more information go to NEOLN's Website on links page.

Tea with Dorothy “Tea with Dorothy” A monthly social event for LGBT folk who are over 50 and who like to meet together for afternoon tea. MCC Newcastle members run this event and it is open to all LGBT over 50’s and their friends.http://www.mccnewcastle.org.uk or call 07770 543407

Social Groups

A mixed social group for anyone under 25 who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning their sexual orientation. Meets every Tuesday in central Gateshead from 6-8pm. Contact: Steve & Mark for info Tel: 0800 4220200 Option 5

A mixed social group for anyone under 25 who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning their sexual orientation.
Meets every Tuesday in central Gateshead from 6-8pm.
Contact: Steve & Mark for info
Tel: 0800 4220200 Option 5