MEN ONLY GROUPS

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NEWCASTLE

GAP (Young gay and bisexual men’s group)
A fun, friendly and safe place to make friends, socialise and be yourself. Open to all young men aged 16 -25 who are (or think they may be) gay or bisexual. The group meets on a weekly basis, offering a safe space to discuss coming out, gay men and the law, HIV, safer sex, relationships. Social activities and trips out.
For more information call MESMAC North East on:0191 233 1333.

MARRIED MEN’S SUPPORT
Offers confidential support in one-to-one sessions and advice on topics such as the law, safer sex, and relationship difficulties. Contact Steve at MESMAC on:0191 233 1333.
There’s also a national website for gay fathers at www.gaydads.co.uk

HIV+ MEN’S GROUP
Discreet service for HIV+ gay & bisexual men, meet weekly in central Newcastle.
Offering support and social activities.
Contact MESMAC by e-mailing all@mesmacnortheast.com or call: 0191 233 1333

GMT

GAY MEN TYNESIDE (GMT)
Offers social activities as an alternative to the commercial gay scene, and is open to gay/bisexual men who are 20 and over. Meets Wednesday evenings, aiming to provide a relaxed & welcoming atmosphere.
Contact MESMAC on 0191 233 1333 for more details.
Website: www.gay-men-tyneside.org.uk

NEWCASTLE PANTHERS FC
Newcastle’s first proud all gay football team wants you!
Do you want to be a part of the team?

Newcastle Panthers

Call Rob on: 07872 300492
Email: newcastlepanthers@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.newcastlepanthers.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.
Local contact Ivor, email northeast@goc.org.uk
The new website is: www.goc.org.uk

Newcastle Ravens

NEWCASTLE RAVENS RUGBY TEAM
Newcastle’s Gay Rugby team, meet Mondays 7-9pm at the Novos pitch in Benton.
Follow the link below to find details.
Website: www.newcastleravens.co.uk

OUTDOOR LADS
New weekly indoor climbing group for gay/bi men aged 18-35.
Contact: fabian001 on www.outdoorlads.com
Website: www.outdoorlads.com

GATESHEAD

STAG PROJECT
Confidential advice & information about sexuality and safer sex for gay
& bisexual men in Gateshead & South Tyneside.
Also training about sexuality for organisations in these areas.
Runs STAG GROUP for men of all ages.
Offers social activities away from the commercial gay scene, access to safer sex resources, plus a gay library & gay press.
The group meets Mondays from 7.30 pm in central Gateshead.
Contact:  Mark
Website: www.stagproject.org
Tel: 0800 42 20 200 Option 4

COUNTY DURHAM

THE GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN’S SERVICE
Derwentside, Chester-le-Street, & Durham City:
Offering support, information, advice and sexual health information to Gay & Bisexual men.
Tel: 0191 3744131

Darlington & the Dales:
Contact: Tim Holmes
Tel: 01325 746141 or 07971 429235
Email: mailto:tim.holmes@darlingtonpct.nhs.uk

G.A.D.D (GAY ADVICE DARLINGTON & DURHAM)
Offers information, support and advice. G.A.D.D also facilitates various groups. ‘Open House’ afternoon drop-in runs Tuesday 2:00pm – 4:00pm and Thursdays 2:00 – 4:00pm, also ‘internet café’ free internet access. Mainly Men drop-in from 7:00pm – 9:30pm Friday evenings. G.A.D.D. Helpline: 01325 355551. Admin: 01325 252522.
Emma Roebuck (Criminal Justice Worker) 07950 920261 / 01325252522.
Address: GADD, 9 Duke Street, Darlington, Co Durham DL3 7RX
Website: www.gayadvicedarlington.co.uk
E-mail: admin@gayadvicedarlington.co.uk

TEESSIDE

JIGSAW
“Putting your life back together” This is a service for all (heterosexual/gay/bisexual) adult male survivors of rape or sexual abuse, andtheirpartners and families.
Helpline: 07768806331 Tuesdays 12.00-2.00 p.m.
1-1 counselling is also available.
This service is part of Middlesbrough Victim Support.

HART GABLES
Hart Gables is Hartlepool’s one and only gay group. They run a range of
groups. For men over 18 Hart Gables is open every Monday night from 7pm-9pm. Other services include counselling, sexual health info and resources, an LGBT library, social events and volunteerting opportunities.
See www.hartgables.org.uk for more details.
Call: 01429 236790