WOMEN ONLY GROUPS
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NEWCASTLE
LESBIAN LINE
An information service for lesbian and bisexual women.
Tel: 07502388841 Thursday evenings 7.00-10.00 p.m.
Answerphone & Minicom available.
www.newcastlelesbianline.co.uk
NORTH EAST OLDER LESBIAN NETWORK (NEOLN)
A group offering the chance to meet older lesbians (over 40) on a monthly basis (not exclusively Newcastle).
Call: 01670 818720
http://www.neoln.btik.com/
WOMEN 4 WOMEN
W4W is an inclusive social group FOR ALL WOMEN who are lesbian, bisexual or unsure of their sexuality. Living in Newcastle and the wider surrounding areas
Meet twice a month, regular events and activities.
Website: www.women4womenuk.net
Email: women4womenuk@hotmail.com
Call: 07722718232 or 0191 261 2277
LESBIFRIENDS NORTH EAST
Offering face to face support for LBi women between the ages of 20-40. Lesbifriends offer friendship and support to lesbian or bisexual woman, or those who are unsure of their sexuality.
Not a counselling service but do provide a listening ear.
Email: lesbifriendsne@live.co.uk
Call/text: 07773558776
Website: www.lesbifriendsne.btik.com
DYKES ON BIKES NEWCASTLE
Dykes on Bikes Newcastle, is a recently formed cycling group in association with Newcastle Lesbian Line.
For more details email newcastlelesbianline@hotmail.com with ‘FAO Dykes on Bikes’ in the subject line or call and leave a message on 0191 2612277.
Also Facebook group, ‘Dykes on Bikes Newcastle’
DYKE HIKES
Lesbian walking group meets monthly.
Contact Lesbian Line (above) for details.
Tel: 0191 261 2277
ELSWICK GIRLS PROJECT
Young lesbian one-to-one support is available.
Tel: 0191 273 4942.
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
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.
COUNTY DURHAM
WOW (Women on Women)
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
Women at GADD
A new social support group for lesbian,
Lesbians Who Lunch
A new support group for women in and around Durham who meet once a month for lunch. All welcome.
Tel: 07768 072850 ask for PJ
Email: lwldurham@hotmail.com
TEESSIDE
HART GABLES LBIRDS
Meets every Wednesday 6pm-8pm offering a safe and friendly space to lesbian and bisexual women in Hartlepool and the surrounding area.
Contact: Joanne
Call: 01429 236790
Email: mailto:joanne.fairless@hartgables.org.uk
Website: www.hartgables.org.uk
EAST COAST GIRLIES
Social group for lesbians and bisexual women in the East Coast area, Whitby – Scarborough and thereabouts. Meets monthly.
Contact: Christine or Marianne.
Call: 01947 897406
Email: cpa@waiteshouse.fsnet.co.uk
NATIONAL
SOLA
Provides a helpline and support groups for lesbians who have experienced physical or emotional abuse in a relationship.
Call: 020 7328 7389 Tuesday – Friday mornings 10.30am-12.30pm also Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2.30pm -4.30pm.