MEN AND WOMEN’S MIXED GROUPS

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NEWCASTLE/TYNESIDE

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
A truly inclusive Church founded within and reaching beyond the LGBT-community welcoming everyone.
MAIN SERVICE: Every Sunday 6.30pm
The Church Hall, St James URC, Northumberland Road, Newcastle City Centre. Near the City Hall. Look for the yellow door!!
Contact: Phone or Text 07770 543 407
Post: MCC, PO BOX 1HT, Newcastle, NE99 1HT
E-mail: mailto:contact@mccnewcastle.org.uk
Website: http://www.mccnewcastle.org.uk

TEA WITH DOROTHY (Newcastle)
A social group for older people (50+).
Meet first Saturday of the month 2-4pm
At Martha & Mary’s Coffee shop,
212 Chillingham Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE6 5LN
Contact: Phone or Text 07770 543407
E-mail: outreach@mccnewcastle.org.uk

TEA WITH DOROTHY (North Tyneside)
A social group for older people (50+).
New group taking place in North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Centre.
Next meeting is 10th December, 6 – 8pm.
For information call Ann Lough.
Email: Ann.Lough@ageconcernnorthtyne.org
Call: 0191 287 7014

FRUIT SALAD MEDIA GROUP
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

OUTPOST HOUSING PROJECT
Temporary accommodation for young LGBT people (16-25) who are homeless or having difficulty finding somewhere to live.
Contact: Dawn or Graham
Tel: 0191 281 0099

 

PINK TRIANGLE TRUST
A gay humanist charity which arranges secular (non-religious) weddings/affirmations and other ceremonies throughout the country.
Tel: 01926 858450
mailto:ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk

UNISON Northern Region LGBT GROUP
Provides support to LGBT members of UNISON.
(Ruth Berkley at Pilgrim Street on 0191 245 0815, or your branch’s Equal Opportunities Officer)
mailto:northern@unison.org.uk

TUC LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL and TRANSGENDER NETWORK.
Provides support advice and information on workplace issues to all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender worker whether they are union members or not. Meets in Newcastle first Friday every month. Stictly confidential service.
Email: mailto:gbtnetwork@unionsnorth.org.uk
or write to:
LGBT Network, Northern TUC, Freeepost NEA 11550, Newcastle, NE1 1BR.

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

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

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

QUEER MINDS
Support Group for lesbian gay and bisexual people with mental health issues.
Meets last Wednesday of every month 1-4pm.
Contact: Andi
Tel: 0191 233 0382
E-mail: LauchpadNewcastle@hotmail.com

THE FED
The Fed works to unite lgbt individuals, groups, organisations and communities across the northeast. They undertake research and develop self-sustaining activities that aim to change attitudes and behaviours towards lgbt people. The Fed also publishes the only regional lgbt magazine – out! northeast. Download the latest issue at www.lgbtfed.com. They hold regular meetings for information sharing, support and socialising. If you’re interested in making the world more lgbt-friendly, the Fed would love you to bring your skills to the table. Email:mail@lgbtfed.com

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

WEARSIDE

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

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

TEA WITH DOROTHY (Sunderland)
A social group for older people (50+).
Meet 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month 5-7pm
For more information contact the Community Involvement officer at Age Concern.
Call: 0191 514 1131

COUNTY DURHAM

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.

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

U20 GROUP
GADD (Gay Advice Darlington & Durham) LGBT group for 16 to 19 year olds, Thursdays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. 9 Duke Street Darlington.
Call: 01325 355551
http://www.gayadvicedarlington.co.uk

TEESSIDE

HART GABLES
Hart Gables is a relaxed and friendly drop-in centre open to LGBT people
from Hartlepool and the surrounding areas.
Various groups meet including:
Monday Night Mix (MNM)
A group for all lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people.  It meets from 7pm until 9pm every Monday night excluding Bank Holidays.
Call: 01429 236790
Email:   hartgables@googlemail.com
Website:   http://www.hartgables.org.uk/

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

LGBT INCLUSSION OFFICER
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

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

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

LESBIAN AND GAY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT
Contact: Ken
Tel: 01287 632404

T.P.A. TEESSIDE POSITIVE ACTION.
Practical & emotional support for people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families, & carers. Also befriending, advocacy, complementary therapies, and education & information. Operates Prison Support Service.
You can also get the Rapid Test (1 hour HIV test) from TPA.
Tel: 01642 254598
Website: http://www.tpa-uk.org
Email: enquiries@tpa-uk.org
Address: 141 Albert Road, Middlesbrough. TS1 2PP

REGIONAL

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/

GAY OUTDOOR CLUB
GOC is a national organisation with several regional groups, as well as specialist groups covering interests such as caving, cycling, swimming, etc.  As well as day walks many weekends away are organised in different parts of the country and abroad.
Contact Ivor on: 07947 040761 or email ivor@allmail.net
The new website is: www.goc.org.uk
or write: GOC, PO Box 16124, Glasgow G12 9YT (enclosing an A5 SAE)

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

HAPPY FAMILIES
For LGB parents & their children.
Write with SAE to: PO Box 1060, Doncaster DN6 9QE

COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION (CWU)
Support for lesbian, gay and bisexual CWU members in the Telecoms, Postal & Financial industries.
Contact: Alan Million
Tel: 0191 211 8723

NATIONAL

PINK PARENTS
Extensive webiste for LGB parents and parents-to-be.
Help-line 0117 9044500
or write to:
Box 55, Green Leaf Bookshop, 82 Colston Street, Bristol,BS15BB.
Website:http://www.pinkparents.org.uk

GPA
Gay Police Association. For all LGB police officers across the country.
Visit their website at:
http://www.gay.police.uk

ARMED FORCES LESBIAN & GAY ASSOCIATION
Support for current & former lesbian & gay members of the Armed Services
Tel: 0870 740 7755, Weds. 7.00-9.00 p.m.
BCM Box 8431 London WC1N 3XX
Website: http://www.AFLAGA.org.uk

LGBT BEREAVEMENT HELPLINE
020 7403 5969 (Tuesdays – 7.30pm – 10.00pm).
Website: http://www.londonfriend.org.uk/helpline/

LONDON FRIEND
Tel: 020 7837 3337
Wesite: http://www.londonfriend.org.uk

LONDON LESBIAN & GAY SWITCHBOARD
Tel: 020 7837 7324
Website: http://www.llgs.org.uk

STONEWALL
(National lobbying & campaigning group)
Tel: 020 7336 8860
16 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AA