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NEWCASTLE

NEWCASTLE/TYNESIDEMETROPOLITAN 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: Congregational Care Co-ordinator, Kate Hall, 0791 7797279 or Pastor, Rev. Cecilia Eggleston, 07770 543407.
Post: MCC, PO BOX 1HT, Newcastle, NE99 1HT
E-mail: mccnewcastle@hotmail.com
Website: www.mccnewcastle.org.uk

 

NORTHERN PROUD VOICES
North East LGBT and friends choir. Meets weekly in central Newcastle.
Call: 0191 296 3445
Facebook – Northern Proud Voices

 

TEA WITH DOROTHY (Newcastle)
A relaunched social group for older people (50+).
Meet every 3^rd Monday of the month between 5-7pm at La Boca, 6 Upper Princess Square, Newcastle.NE1 8ER.
For more information call:  Kate 07917797279

 

TEA WITH DOROTHY (North Tyneside)
A social group for older people (50+).
The group is not taking place at the moment but would normaly meet at North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Centre.
For information call Lee Ling: 0191 293 9143
Email: lee.ling@ageuknorthtyneside.org.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
Website: www.outpostproject.org
Call: 0191 281 0099

 

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

 

UNISON Northern Region LGBT GROUP
Provides support to LGBT members of UNISON.
Alison Chappell at Pilgrim Street on 0191 245 0843, or your branch’s Equal Opportunities Officer
Email: a.chappell@unison.co.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
Call: 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
Call: 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.
Call: 0191 200 4525

 

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

 

The Fed

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. 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

NORTH EAST LGBT PARENTS GROUP
For LGBT mums, dads and parents to be. This is a community network site on facebook. You can use it to network and meet other parents, share views or post events. To become a part of this network please e-mail: lgbtparentsnetwork@groups.facebook.com
Call: Anna on 07837608564

 

NORTHERN FRONT RUNNERS
Northern Front Runners is a new group meeting in the North East which is aiming high! Not only are they organising new meetings in Newcastle and Sunderland but they are also aiming to organise a fun gay 5K marathon in the North East! The meetings scheduled for Newcastle’s ONLY LGBT Running club: WHEN: Every WEDNESDAY evening at 6.45pm. WHERE: Gosforth Swimming Pool, Regent Farm Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 3HD. Sunderland’s ONLY LGBT Running club: WHEN: Every MONDAY evening at 6.45pm. WHERE: We’ar Out Entrance, 12&14 Bridge House, Bridge Street, Sunderland. SR1 1TE.  Email:  Steven Duffy – Chairman – steven@northernfrontrunners.co.uk Website: www.northernfrontrunners.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: Mark for info
Call: 0800 4220200 Option 4

 

WEARSIDE

WE’AR OUT!
LGBT Community Health Forum in Sunderland. HIV rapid testing, lesbian social group, health advice and information (including support with alcohol issues, smoking cessation), Opportunities for community engagement, group work space available for meetings/groups etc for anyone wanting to be involved or organisations which would like to work with We’Ar Out! / offer specialist wellbeing services to the LGBT community.
Unit 12 Bridge House, off Bedford Street, Sunderland. SR1 1TE.
Call:0191 514 5953 or 0191 233 1333 for 1 hour HIV testing.
Email: debswalker@trinityyouth.org.uk

 

SUNDERLAND PRIDE
Chlamydia Testing – Sexual Health Awareness – Smoking Cessation – Advice & Support with regards to numerous issues affecting gay men and lesbians.
Sunderland Pride office:
226A Chester Road, Sunderland, SR47HR
Call: 01914472131
Email: info@sunderlandpride.co.uk
Website: www.sunderlandpride.co.uk
Twitter: @SunderlandPride
Facebook: Sunderland Pride 2012.

 

SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY
Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Bonded Warehouse.
Contact: LGB Officer, Students Union
Call: 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 Good Neighbour Coordinator at AgeUK.
Email: goodneighbour@ageuksunderland.org.uk
Call: 0191 514 8321

 

COUNTY DURHAM

DISC LGBT HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICE
Working across county Durham And Darlington 15 to 25years, A whole range of support to include access to other services. For support around Lesbian ,Bisexual Gay or Trans Issues.
Call Billijean: 01325 313888 or Mobile 07826872756

 

THE 50+ LGBT GROUP
A CONSULTATION GROUP, meetings at Age Concern Office, Framwell House, Diamond Terrace, Durham. DH1 5SU. Parking available. Monthly meetings start at 11:00am with lunch/ social time  around 12:30pm, 1:30pm finish. Please call Clare first to ensure lunch provision and for travel expenses.
Call Clare Midgley – on 0191 383 9750 or email engage@ageconcer-durham.org.uk

 

ROOM4 LGBT GROUP
A LGBT social and support group for people aged 18 years plus.
Meets  every tuesday night from 7pm till 8pm at Room 4 Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street , County Durham. DH3 3TS then the Black Horse for the rest of the evening – the Room 4 gang get there at about 8.30pm. The Black Horse (at the top of) Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham.
Email: room4durham@gmail.com for more information.

 

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
Call: 0191 374 3320.
E-mail: mailto:lgbt@dsu.org.uk
Website: www.dur.ac.uk/the.association

 

16 TO 25’s GROUP
GADD (Gay Advice Darlington & Durham) Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual group for 16 to 25 year
olds, Thursdays, 4.00pm to 7.00pm. 9 Duke Street Darlington.
01325 355551 Website: www.gayadvicedarlington.co.uk

 

MAZE
Maze is a monthly gathering for LGBTQ people in Durham and the surrounding area. The group come together in a safe space to celebrate and develop Christian fellowship, (via food), worship, (via music, art and meditation), and discipleship, (via discussion). Maze are an independent, ecumenical group who welcome LGBTQ people from all Christian backgrounds and those with none who are interested in exploring Christianity.
Call: David: 07740 922468 or Sally: 0191 3842125
Email: Sally – sallyitfcrush@btinternet.com or David – dsj.austin@hotmail.com

 

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: www.hartgables.org.uk

 

THE PRISM GROUP
A social group for LGBT people over 18 in the Stockton area, call for venue and time details.
Call: 01642 254598
Email: lgbt@teessidepositiveaction.org.uk
Website: www.teessidepositiveaction.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 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
Call: 01642 342234

 

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.
Call: 01642 254598
Website: 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: 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
Call: 0191 265 0171
Website: www.mccnewcastle.org.uk

 

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

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: www.pinkparents.org.uk

 

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

 

PROUD 2 SERVE
Support for current & former lesbian & gay members of the Armed Services.
Email: info@proud2serve.net or fax :08717 145 966
Website: www.proud2serve.net

 

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

 

LONDON FRIEND
Call: 020 7837 3337
Website: www.londonfriend.org.uk

 

LONDON LESBIAN & GAY SWITCHBOARD
Call: 020 7837 7324
Website: www.llgs.org.uk

 

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

 

THE LGBT HEALTH SUMMIT
The LGBT Health Summit was founded in 2006 to provide a safe, supportive and exciting space for individuals, organisations and activists to come together to discuss, debate and challenge thinking and practice on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) health issues in the UK. Visit the website to find out more and learn of upcoming events.
Website: www.lgbthealth.co.uk