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Welcome to our very popular :- THE DORSET LGBT+ COMMUNITY EVENTS DIARY monthly listings page. If it's a LGBT+ event in the South, Central, North or West Dorset area we hope to have it listed here for you. |
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We are the only Dorset LGBT website with all the up to date LGBT+ community news & events you need!
We are the only Dorset LGBT website with all the up to date LGBT+ community news & events you need!
The ONLY place to see (almost) everything LGBT+ going on for our LGBT+ Community in Dorset!
LOADS of events below that may interest you and your friends, and networks. Please share.
Best way to check it all out is on your laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen, or better still, join all of us in the pub!
Scroll down to see:-
* January 2026 - around 48 events
* February around 44 events listed so far, more may be added soon ...
* LGBT+ groups running regular local events in and around South, Central, North and West Dorset
* Key Dorset 2026 LGBT+ events - including all the growing number of Dorset Pride events. (7 in 2026!)
* Slide show of events posters & local info
Summer 2025 The Dorset LGBT+ Community events listings peaked with a record of around 240 events over May, June & July!!
Which ones did you go to and enjoy? Or miss? We have/had them all listed here for you!
Wonderful that so much is going on for our community - so please remember this is THE website page to find them all. Join in and enjoy! Bookmark this page to avoid future disappointment, tell your friends, and networks, check us out weekly! We update info here often.
Know an event we should list - reach the Dorset LGBT+ Community by telling us and everyone!
email [email protected]
LOADS of events below that may interest you and your friends, and networks. Please share.
Best way to check it all out is on your laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen, or better still, join all of us in the pub!
Scroll down to see:-
* January 2026 - around 48 events
* February around 44 events listed so far, more may be added soon ...
* LGBT+ groups running regular local events in and around South, Central, North and West Dorset
* Key Dorset 2026 LGBT+ events - including all the growing number of Dorset Pride events. (7 in 2026!)
* Slide show of events posters & local info
Summer 2025 The Dorset LGBT+ Community events listings peaked with a record of around 240 events over May, June & July!!
Which ones did you go to and enjoy? Or miss? We have/had them all listed here for you!
Wonderful that so much is going on for our community - so please remember this is THE website page to find them all. Join in and enjoy! Bookmark this page to avoid future disappointment, tell your friends, and networks, check us out weekly! We update info here often.
Know an event we should list - reach the Dorset LGBT+ Community by telling us and everyone!
email [email protected]
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Interested in Dorset LGBT+ community news?
We have reports on over 100 DORSET LGBT+ 2025 Community news stories for YOU! You can catch up here -
See - Dorset LGBT+ Community News 2025 https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2025.html
Dorset has a very active LGBT+ Community with lots of news to report, and we love to share it with YOU!
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Interested in Dorset LGBT+ community news?
We have reports on over 100 DORSET LGBT+ 2025 Community news stories for YOU! You can catch up here -
See - Dorset LGBT+ Community News 2025 https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2025.html
Dorset has a very active LGBT+ Community with lots of news to report, and we love to share it with YOU!
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January 2026
Around 48 events listed here for you to enjoy! ..... more added soon!
All the regular local monthly LGBT+ events (around 45 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, and update them often, so it's well worth you book marking this page and checking back frequently. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend! If we are missing something you know about, please let us and all our Dorset LGBT+ community know! email [email protected]
Let's rejoice that so much is going on for our Dorset LGBT+ Community! Join in and enjoy!
Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
You may need to join their group before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
Most are open to all LGBTQIA+ and allies. Contact organisers if you have any questions / concerns.
Age restrictions:- most groups are for 18+, while Space Youth Project is for under 25s.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we missed and should list? Tell us, tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of quality hits on our page here! email [email protected]
All the regular local monthly LGBT+ events (around 45 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, and update them often, so it's well worth you book marking this page and checking back frequently. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend! If we are missing something you know about, please let us and all our Dorset LGBT+ community know! email [email protected]
Let's rejoice that so much is going on for our Dorset LGBT+ Community! Join in and enjoy!
Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
You may need to join their group before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
Most are open to all LGBTQIA+ and allies. Contact organisers if you have any questions / concerns.
Age restrictions:- most groups are for 18+, while Space Youth Project is for under 25s.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we missed and should list? Tell us, tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of quality hits on our page here! email [email protected]
Thursday 1st BH. New Years Day
Please check before attending with organisers that these events are on today.
Please check before attending with organisers that these events are on today.
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
The Ship Inn. Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
The Ship Inn. Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Sunday 4th
LGBT+ Worship. Holy Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
6pm on the first Sunday of the month.
Note. Juliet has moved away this summer. We hope to update this listing here soon, we have reached out for more info, and will update our listings here when we get it.
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE. We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Note. Juliet has moved up north this summer. We hope to update this lisiting here soon.
6pm on the first Sunday of the month.
Note. Juliet has moved away this summer. We hope to update this listing here soon, we have reached out for more info, and will update our listings here when we get it.
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE. We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Note. Juliet has moved up north this summer. We hope to update this lisiting here soon.
Monday 5th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 6th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Thursday 8th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Red Lion Hope Square, Hope St, Weymouth DT4 8TR 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Red Lion Hope Square, Hope St, Weymouth DT4 8TR 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Saturday 10th
Gay Community Coffee Morning. At The Geranium Trust. Stoford, nr Yeovil. North Dorset.
The Coffee mornings are held on the 2nd Saturday in the month from 11 - 3 pm.
They said "we will provide tea, coffee, hot soup and rolls and cake. Paul from The Geranium Trust said "We here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!"
Note - The Geranium Trust also run a Sunday Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men on the last Sunday of each month.
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/ email : [email protected]
The Coffee mornings are held on the 2nd Saturday in the month from 11 - 3 pm.
They said "we will provide tea, coffee, hot soup and rolls and cake. Paul from The Geranium Trust said "We here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!"
Note - The Geranium Trust also run a Sunday Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men on the last Sunday of each month.
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/ email : [email protected]
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Sunday 11th
Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Wareham Forest: Lawson Clump and Morden Bog
A flat 6 mile stroll around Wareham Forest on firm paths with plenty of shelter from the wind
GOC welcome all LGBT+ people and allies, and you dont have to join to attend your first walk.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/wareham-forest-lawson-clump-and-morden-bog-5/
A flat 6 mile stroll around Wareham Forest on firm paths with plenty of shelter from the wind
GOC welcome all LGBT+ people and allies, and you dont have to join to attend your first walk.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/wareham-forest-lawson-clump-and-morden-bog-5/
Monday 12th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 13th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
This is Me Dorchester Transgender + group NOTE - event may not be running. Check before travel!
Tom Browns Pub, 47 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
All LGBT+ people welcome
From 7pm to 9pm Info - thisismedorset.site.pro/
Tom Browns Pub, 47 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
All LGBT+ people welcome
From 7pm to 9pm Info - thisismedorset.site.pro/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Wednesday 14th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Sherborne. (2nd Wednesday every month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Thursday 15th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Enzo Ristorante 110 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7EA 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Enzo Ristorante 110 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7EA 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Saturday 17th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Monday 19th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 20th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Wednesday 21st
Jurassic Pride – Social evenings Bridport
They said: - Join us for an evening of fun and connection with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate love, diversity, and friendship in a welcoming environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a fantastic evening together. See you there!
These will now be on the third Wednesday of Each Month. We will be staying put at The Goose & Badger who have been extremely accommodating, and we hope that you’ll be able to make it along to join us!
Our upcoming dates are as follows, and will be from 7-9pm at Goose & Badger.
Goose & Badger Café & Bar 7pm 35 South Street Bridport DT6 3NY Come join us for an evening of community and connection. All welcome
Info - https://jurassicpride.co.uk/
They said: - Join us for an evening of fun and connection with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate love, diversity, and friendship in a welcoming environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a fantastic evening together. See you there!
These will now be on the third Wednesday of Each Month. We will be staying put at The Goose & Badger who have been extremely accommodating, and we hope that you’ll be able to make it along to join us!
Our upcoming dates are as follows, and will be from 7-9pm at Goose & Badger.
- Wednesday 21st January
- Wednesday 18th February
- Wednesday 19th March
Goose & Badger Café & Bar 7pm 35 South Street Bridport DT6 3NY Come join us for an evening of community and connection. All welcome
Info - https://jurassicpride.co.uk/
Thursday 22nd
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 &2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 &2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Nautico Lounge 66 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EL 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Nautico Lounge 66 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EL 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Saturday 24th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Sunday 25th
Roast Dinner at The Geranium Trust - Stoford, near Yeovil North Dorset.
Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men, will always be held on the last Sunday of every month.
Paul from Geranium trust said "Every month we organise a full three course Sunday roast dinner for gay & Bi guys, with tea and cake later in the afternoon. We do ask for a small donation to cover the cost of the food. The Geranium Trust is here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!
Note - they also run Coffee mornings on the 2nd Saturday in the month
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/you-are-not-alone email : [email protected]
Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men, will always be held on the last Sunday of every month.
Paul from Geranium trust said "Every month we organise a full three course Sunday roast dinner for gay & Bi guys, with tea and cake later in the afternoon. We do ask for a small donation to cover the cost of the food. The Geranium Trust is here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!
Note - they also run Coffee mornings on the 2nd Saturday in the month
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/you-are-not-alone email : [email protected]
Monday 26th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 27th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Wednesday 28th
LGBT+ Side - Portland meetup.
When: last Wednesday each month. 6 - 8.pm At: b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Tonight- LGBT+ short film night hoasted by Nat.
Advance booking required!
Rocca said:- “We aim to provide a safe, creative, brave, caring, and careful space for our beautiful, broad, and diverse community. A wide variety of very interesting topics each month, with some great food too!”
Please note: - You need to BOOK your place at this event in ADVANCE! (They need to know to feed everyone!) Text Rocca on 07931183804
They also have a very active WhatsApp group with a HUGE number of local followers, also with sub groups. Well worth joining.
Plus The Tiny LGBT+ Library!
When: last Wednesday each month. 6 - 8.pm At: b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Tonight- LGBT+ short film night hoasted by Nat.
Advance booking required!
Rocca said:- “We aim to provide a safe, creative, brave, caring, and careful space for our beautiful, broad, and diverse community. A wide variety of very interesting topics each month, with some great food too!”
Please note: - You need to BOOK your place at this event in ADVANCE! (They need to know to feed everyone!) Text Rocca on 07931183804
They also have a very active WhatsApp group with a HUGE number of local followers, also with sub groups. Well worth joining.
Plus The Tiny LGBT+ Library!
Thursday 29th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023, 2024 & 2025. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2026, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
The George Bar and Grill 2 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
The George Bar and Grill 2 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Please check directly with groups below for their event(s) date(s) & venues for this month
Trans Family Day run by Space Youth Project (SYP). Dorset area.
"Our Trans Family Days are for Dorset’s transgender young people (including those questioning or gender non-conforming) and their families: parents/carers, siblings, significant relatives.
It is an opportunity to meet other families, professionals and young people in a safe, supportive environment. These FREE structured sessions take place every 2 months and tour across Dorset."
For date and more information please phone the SYP office on: 01202 205279
"Our Trans Family Days are for Dorset’s transgender young people (including those questioning or gender non-conforming) and their families: parents/carers, siblings, significant relatives.
It is an opportunity to meet other families, professionals and young people in a safe, supportive environment. These FREE structured sessions take place every 2 months and tour across Dorset."
For date and more information please phone the SYP office on: 01202 205279
More events for YOU listed here soon, for the New Year!
With the darker evenings, you dont have to be alone, so join us!
Please bookmark this page and check back weekly, as we add new / updated events as soon as we know about them.
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With the darker evenings, you dont have to be alone, so join us!
Please bookmark this page and check back weekly, as we add new / updated events as soon as we know about them.
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The Dorset LGBT+ Family! Together always: United in Diversity!
Our Poster below helping to promote this page.
We are so pleased to embrace such a beautiful family of local LGBT+ groups & people.
Thank you all! (Feel free to copy and help distribute this poster to your groups & networks, and to all in Dorset!)
Our Poster below helping to promote this page.
We are so pleased to embrace such a beautiful family of local LGBT+ groups & people.
Thank you all! (Feel free to copy and help distribute this poster to your groups & networks, and to all in Dorset!)
February LGBT History month
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LGBT+ History Month - February 2026 Local & national events. Dorset events:- In the past Shire Hall, Dorset Libraries and other venues have run events. We will list local events here in our Events Diary listings. |
LGBT+ History Month is for everyone; whether you work in education, a museum, library or art gallery, a business, a service, are a member of a network/social group or an individual.
It is celebrated every February across the UK, and was founded in 2004
The 2026 UK LGBT+ History Month theme is: Science and innovation
History Month website- lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/
Around 44 events listed here for you to enjoy!
All the regular local monthly LGBT+ events (around 45 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, and update them often, so it's worth book marking this page and checking back frequently. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend! If we are missing something you know about, please let us and all our Dorset LGBT+ community know! email [email protected]
Let's rejoice that so much is going on for our Dorset LGBT+ Community! Join in and enjoy!
Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
You may need to join their group before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
Most are open to all LGBTQIA+ and allies. Contact organisers if you have any concerns.
Age restrictions:- most groups are for 18+, while Space Youth Project is for under 25s.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]
All the regular local monthly LGBT+ events (around 45 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, and update them often, so it's worth book marking this page and checking back frequently. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend! If we are missing something you know about, please let us and all our Dorset LGBT+ community know! email [email protected]
Let's rejoice that so much is going on for our Dorset LGBT+ Community! Join in and enjoy!
Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
You may need to join their group before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
Most are open to all LGBTQIA+ and allies. Contact organisers if you have any concerns.
Age restrictions:- most groups are for 18+, while Space Youth Project is for under 25s.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]
Sunday 1st
Lesbian Allsorts. walk
Badbury Rings and Kings Down Drove Circular
Info - www.meetup.com/en-au/lesbian-allsorts/events/312092126/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
LGBT+ Worship. Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
6pm on the first Sunday of the month
Note. Juliet has moved away this summer. We hope to update this listing here soon, we have reached out for more info, and will update our listings here when we get it.
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE.
We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Note. Juliet has moved up north this summer. We hope to update this lisiting here soon.
6pm on the first Sunday of the month
Note. Juliet has moved away this summer. We hope to update this listing here soon, we have reached out for more info, and will update our listings here when we get it.
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE.
We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Note. Juliet has moved up north this summer. We hope to update this lisiting here soon.
Monday 2nd
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 3rd
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Thursday 5th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Restaurant venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Saturday 7th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Sunday 8th
Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk
The heaths and woods around Bere Regis
A moderate 7 mile stroll around the ancient dorset heathland, woods and chalk streams at Bere Regis. Info- www.goc.org.uk/event/the-heaths-and-woods-around-bere-regis-5/
Monday 9th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 10th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
This is Me Dorchester Transgender + group
Dorchester Meet Tom Browns Pub, 47 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
All LGBT+ people welcome
From 7pm to 9pm Info - thisismedorset.site.pro/
Wednesday 11th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Sherborne. (2nd Wednesday every month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Thursday 12th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Restaurant venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Saturday 14th
Gay Community Coffee Morning. At The Geranium Trust. Stoford, nr Yeovil. North Dorset.
The Coffee mornings are held on the 2nd Saturday in the month from 11 - 3 pm.
They said "we will provide tea, coffee, hot soup and rolls and cake. Paul from The Geranium Trust said "We here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!"
Note - The Geranium Trust also run a Sunday Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men on the last Sunday of each month.
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/ email : [email protected]
The Coffee mornings are held on the 2nd Saturday in the month from 11 - 3 pm.
They said "we will provide tea, coffee, hot soup and rolls and cake. Paul from The Geranium Trust said "We here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!"
Note - The Geranium Trust also run a Sunday Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men on the last Sunday of each month.
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/ email : [email protected]
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Monday 16th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 17th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Wednesday 18th
Jurassic Pride – Social evenings Bridport
They said: - Join us for an evening of fun and connection with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate love, diversity, and friendship in a welcoming environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a fantastic evening together. See you there!
These will now be on the third Wednesday of Each Month. We will be staying put at The Goose & Badger who have been extremely accommodating, and we hope that you’ll be able to make it along to join us!
Our upcoming dates are as follows, and will be from 7-9pm at Goose & Badger.
Goose & Badger Café & Bar 7pm
35 South Street Bridport DT6 3NY
Come join us for an evening of community and connection. All welcome
Info - https://jurassicpride.co.uk/
They said: - Join us for an evening of fun and connection with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate love, diversity, and friendship in a welcoming environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a fantastic evening together. See you there!
These will now be on the third Wednesday of Each Month. We will be staying put at The Goose & Badger who have been extremely accommodating, and we hope that you’ll be able to make it along to join us!
Our upcoming dates are as follows, and will be from 7-9pm at Goose & Badger.
- Wednesday 21st January
- Wednesday 18th February
- Wednesday 19th March
Goose & Badger Café & Bar 7pm
35 South Street Bridport DT6 3NY
Come join us for an evening of community and connection. All welcome
Info - https://jurassicpride.co.uk/
Thursday 19th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Restaurant venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Friday 20th
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The heritage and legacy of Sylvia Townsend-Warner, 1893 to 1978
A Talk by Mark Chutter Time 7pm Price £8 for Dorset Archives Trust members £10 for non members Location Dorset History Centre, Dorchester, DT1 1RP |
** NOTE ** :- This event has changed date - to Thursday 26th Feb.
About
Mark Chutter, Chair of the Thomas Hardy Society, and a leading light in the campaign for the statue of Sylvia Townsend Warner recently unveiled in Dorchester, will talk on the life and legacy of this important Dorset-based writer in a talk to mark LGBTQ+ history month.
Sylvia and her partner, Valentine Ackland, fell in love with Dorset and lived in Chaldon Herring and Frome Vauchurch near Maiden Newton from 1930 till the end of their lives.
Dorset Archives Trust are planning a fundraising campaign to catalogue the archives of Townsend-Warner, held at Dorset History Centre.
This event is being held in support of Dorset Archives Trust, a charity that works to preserve and promote Dorset's rich archival heritage. Its strapline is 'Saving Dorset's disappearing history' and it undertakes this work by fundraising, holding events, supporting projects and promoting the value of archives. DAT works closely with the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester which holds archive collections dating back over 1,000 years from across Bournemouth, Poole and wider Dorset.
Info - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/the-heritage-and-legacy-of-sylvia-townsend-warner-1893-to-1978
About
Mark Chutter, Chair of the Thomas Hardy Society, and a leading light in the campaign for the statue of Sylvia Townsend Warner recently unveiled in Dorchester, will talk on the life and legacy of this important Dorset-based writer in a talk to mark LGBTQ+ history month.
Sylvia and her partner, Valentine Ackland, fell in love with Dorset and lived in Chaldon Herring and Frome Vauchurch near Maiden Newton from 1930 till the end of their lives.
Dorset Archives Trust are planning a fundraising campaign to catalogue the archives of Townsend-Warner, held at Dorset History Centre.
This event is being held in support of Dorset Archives Trust, a charity that works to preserve and promote Dorset's rich archival heritage. Its strapline is 'Saving Dorset's disappearing history' and it undertakes this work by fundraising, holding events, supporting projects and promoting the value of archives. DAT works closely with the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester which holds archive collections dating back over 1,000 years from across Bournemouth, Poole and wider Dorset.
Info - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/the-heritage-and-legacy-of-sylvia-townsend-warner-1893-to-1978
Saturday 21st
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Sunday 22nd
Roast Dinner at The Geranium Trust - Stoford, near Yeovil North Dorset.
Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men, will always be held on the last Sunday of every month.
Paul from Geranium trust said "Every month we organise a full three course Sunday roast dinner for gay & Bi guys, with tea and cake later in the afternoon. We do ask for a small donation to cover the cost of the food. The Geranium Trust is here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!
Note - they also run Coffee mornings on the 2nd Saturday in the month
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/you-are-not-alone email : [email protected]
Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men, will always be held on the last Sunday of every month.
Paul from Geranium trust said "Every month we organise a full three course Sunday roast dinner for gay & Bi guys, with tea and cake later in the afternoon. We do ask for a small donation to cover the cost of the food. The Geranium Trust is here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!
Note - they also run Coffee mornings on the 2nd Saturday in the month
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/you-are-not-alone email : [email protected]
Monday 23rd
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Tuesday 24th
Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Wednesday 25th
LGBT+ Side - Portland meetup.
When: last Wednesday each month. 6 - 8.pm At: b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Advance booking required!
Rocca said:- “We aim to provide a safe, creative, brave, caring, and careful space for our beautiful, broad, and diverse community. A wide variety of very interesting topics each month, with some great food too!”
Please note: - You need to BOOK your place at this event in ADVANCE! (They need to know to feed everyone!) Text Rocca on 07931183804
They also have a very active WhatsApp group with a HUGE number of local followers, also with sub groups. Well worth joining.
When: last Wednesday each month. 6 - 8.pm At: b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Advance booking required!
Rocca said:- “We aim to provide a safe, creative, brave, caring, and careful space for our beautiful, broad, and diverse community. A wide variety of very interesting topics each month, with some great food too!”
Please note: - You need to BOOK your place at this event in ADVANCE! (They need to know to feed everyone!) Text Rocca on 07931183804
They also have a very active WhatsApp group with a HUGE number of local followers, also with sub groups. Well worth joining.
Thursday 26th
Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
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The heritage and legacy of Sylvia Townsend-Warner, 1893 to 1978
A Talk by Mark Chutter Time 7pm Price £8 for Dorset Archives Trust members £10 for non members Location Dorset History Centre, Dorchester, DT1 1RP |
** NOTE ** :- This event has changed date - from Friday 20th Feb.
About
Mark Chutter, Chair of the Thomas Hardy Society, and a leading light in the campaign for the statue of Sylvia Townsend Warner recently unveiled in Dorchester, will talk on the life and legacy of this important Dorset-based writer in a talk to mark LGBTQ+ history month.
Sylvia and her partner, Valentine Ackland, fell in love with Dorset and lived in Chaldon Herring and Frome Vauchurch near Maiden Newton from 1930 till the end of their lives.
Dorset Archives Trust are planning a fundraising campaign to catalogue the archives of Townsend-Warner, held at Dorset History Centre.
This event is being held in support of Dorset Archives Trust, a charity that works to preserve and promote Dorset's rich archival heritage. Its strapline is 'Saving Dorset's disappearing history' and it undertakes this work by fundraising, holding events, supporting projects and promoting the value of archives. DAT works closely with the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester which holds archive collections dating back over 1,000 years from across Bournemouth, Poole and wider Dorset.
Info - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/the-heritage-and-legacy-of-sylvia-townsend-warner-1893-to-1978
About
Mark Chutter, Chair of the Thomas Hardy Society, and a leading light in the campaign for the statue of Sylvia Townsend Warner recently unveiled in Dorchester, will talk on the life and legacy of this important Dorset-based writer in a talk to mark LGBTQ+ history month.
Sylvia and her partner, Valentine Ackland, fell in love with Dorset and lived in Chaldon Herring and Frome Vauchurch near Maiden Newton from 1930 till the end of their lives.
Dorset Archives Trust are planning a fundraising campaign to catalogue the archives of Townsend-Warner, held at Dorset History Centre.
This event is being held in support of Dorset Archives Trust, a charity that works to preserve and promote Dorset's rich archival heritage. Its strapline is 'Saving Dorset's disappearing history' and it undertakes this work by fundraising, holding events, supporting projects and promoting the value of archives. DAT works closely with the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester which holds archive collections dating back over 1,000 years from across Bournemouth, Poole and wider Dorset.
Info - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/the-heritage-and-legacy-of-sylvia-townsend-warner-1893-to-1978
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Restaurant venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
Please check directly with groups below for their event(s) date(s) & venues for this month
Trans Family Day run by Space Youth Project (SYP). Dorset area.
"Our Trans Family Days are for Dorset’s transgender young people (including those questioning or gender non-conforming) and their families: parents/carers, siblings, significant relatives.
It is an opportunity to meet other families, professionals and young people in a safe, supportive environment. These FREE structured sessions take place every 2 months and tour across Dorset."
For date and more information please phone the SYP office on: 01202 205279
"Our Trans Family Days are for Dorset’s transgender young people (including those questioning or gender non-conforming) and their families: parents/carers, siblings, significant relatives.
It is an opportunity to meet other families, professionals and young people in a safe, supportive environment. These FREE structured sessions take place every 2 months and tour across Dorset."
For date and more information please phone the SYP office on: 01202 205279
More events for YOU listed here soon.
With the darker evenings, you dont have to be alone, so join us!
Please bookmark this page and check back weekly, as we add new / updated events as soon as we know about them.
With the darker evenings, you dont have to be alone, so join us!
Please bookmark this page and check back weekly, as we add new / updated events as soon as we know about them.
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Here are your key LGBT+ not to miss Dorset Events in 2026! Including SEVEN Prides!
We will have more 2026 details about the events below later in the year when released.
We will have more 2026 details about the events below later in the year when released.
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LGBT+ History Month - February 2026 Local & national events. Dorset events:- In the past Shire Hall, Dorset Libraries and other venues have run events. We will list local events above in our Events Diary listings. |
LGBT+ History Month is for everyone; whether you work in education, a museum, library or art gallery, a business, a service, are a member of a network/social group or an individual.
It is celebrated every February across the UK, and was founded in 2004
The 2026 UK LGBT+ History Month theme is: Science and innovation
History Month website- lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/
IDAHOBIT Day May 17th 2026 Events world wide
Perhaps in Dorset too. Why not run one!
May 17th Info - https://may17.org/
Perhaps in Dorset too. Why not run one!
May 17th Info - https://may17.org/
Pub Pride - Friday May 29th 2026
Nationally and locally it runs again over the weekend of Friday 29th May 2026
The Wyke Smugglers, Weymouth - was listed on the Pub Pride website for 2025, but we are unsure if they ran any special events. We did contact them but did not get a reply.
Nationally and locally it runs again over the weekend of Friday 29th May 2026
The Wyke Smugglers, Weymouth - was listed on the Pub Pride website for 2025, but we are unsure if they ran any special events. We did contact them but did not get a reply.
This annual celebration welcomes in Pride month, and is run nationally by "Ask for Clive". 200 - 300 venues nationwide.
2023 had a record of THREE Pub Prides in Dorset! They were: - Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers, Dorchester - Hardy's, Swanage - The Globe. More Dorset Pub Pride info on our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html
It is hoped more Dorset venues will take part in 2026, as past years have not been good locally. An exception being a few years ago at Weymouth's Waterloo Pub (under previous management) in 2022.
Why not get your local pub to join in! This is a brill local event for you to run, attend support and enjoy!
Links:-
Ask For Clive https://askforclive.com/
Ask For Clive X (aka twitter) - https://twitter.com/clive_ask
2023 had a record of THREE Pub Prides in Dorset! They were: - Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers, Dorchester - Hardy's, Swanage - The Globe. More Dorset Pub Pride info on our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html
It is hoped more Dorset venues will take part in 2026, as past years have not been good locally. An exception being a few years ago at Weymouth's Waterloo Pub (under previous management) in 2022.
Why not get your local pub to join in! This is a brill local event for you to run, attend support and enjoy!
Links:-
Ask For Clive https://askforclive.com/
Ask For Clive X (aka twitter) - https://twitter.com/clive_ask
Back in 2026! - and was new in 2025
Pop Up Pride Dorchester
(posted on our website 14/05/2025 updated 30/05/2025)
Dorchester celebrates Pride month with a month long assortment of events.
Pride Picnic, Pride Poems, Pub BBQ, Meals Out on Monday - at Wagamama!
- and around a dozen more pop up events! We loved the Pride Picnic in Borourgh Gardens.
See our page here for lots more info:- weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pop-up-pride.html
Pop Up Pride Dorchester
(posted on our website 14/05/2025 updated 30/05/2025)
Dorchester celebrates Pride month with a month long assortment of events.
Pride Picnic, Pride Poems, Pub BBQ, Meals Out on Monday - at Wagamama!
- and around a dozen more pop up events! We loved the Pride Picnic in Borourgh Gardens.
See our page here for lots more info:- weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pop-up-pride.html
Poole Pride 6th June 2026
This newish Dorset Pride ran for the first time in 2024.
Venue:- The Lighthouse Poole.
See our Pride page here for 2025 pics and reports.
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
We were there with our Weymouth Gay Group info stall!
This newish Dorset Pride ran for the first time in 2024.
Venue:- The Lighthouse Poole.
See our Pride page here for 2025 pics and reports.
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
We were there with our Weymouth Gay Group info stall!
Chesil Youth Pride Saturday 27 June 2026
Back for its forth year in 2026! Pride. Stalls at Weymouth College from 12pm.
It first took place in June 2023, and was the first ever Pride event with a Parade along Weymouth Esplanade!
300+ LGBT+ people and allies in the Parade last year! Join in and enjoy!
Organised by Dorset Council, Space Youth Poject and Weymouth College which hoasts a number of LGBT+ stalls.
Info & last years pics - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/chesil-youth-pride.html
Sherborne Pride - Sunday 5th July 2026
This first ran last year (2024), and was AMAZING! Well worth attending as it returns again.
Parade through town & stalls in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne & lots more!
Weymouth Gay Group had a stall here, and loved it!
See our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html
This first ran last year (2024), and was AMAZING! Well worth attending as it returns again.
Parade through town & stalls in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne & lots more!
Weymouth Gay Group had a stall here, and loved it!
See our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html
Bournemouth Pride Saturday 11th July 2026 Bourne Free
DORSETS BIGGEST ANNUAL LGBT+ EVENT!
Parade through town, stalls etc in Meyrick Park Bournemouth.
Friday 10th Family evening bournefree.co.uk/
DORSETS BIGGEST ANNUAL LGBT+ EVENT!
Parade through town, stalls etc in Meyrick Park Bournemouth.
Friday 10th Family evening bournefree.co.uk/
HUGE parade through Bournemouth with many Dorset LGBT+ community groups and allies taking part.
You can see lots of pics from previous years, and read about the day on our Pride page.
A group of us from Weymouth / Dorchester normally go every year on the train, and you are welcomed to join us at Dorset's biggest annual LGBT event. You can read our report of last years day, plus links to loads of pics!
here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html
You can see lots of pics from previous years, and read about the day on our Pride page.
A group of us from Weymouth / Dorchester normally go every year on the train, and you are welcomed to join us at Dorset's biggest annual LGBT event. You can read our report of last years day, plus links to loads of pics!
here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html
Bournemouth Community Pride Saturday 11th July 2026
Sky from Bournemouth Community Pride said:-
"We ran Bournemouth Community Pride for the first time this year (2024), back in the gardens again, for free, as an open community event and bringing pride back to its grassroots protest origins. We plan to do the same thing next year (2025) as an alternative to Bourne Free's ticketed Saturday event for anyone who is not satisfied with what Bourne Free has to offer or for folks who can't afford it, and I can give more details closer to the time."
Venue:- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
More info :- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-community-pride.html
Sky from Bournemouth Community Pride said:-
"We ran Bournemouth Community Pride for the first time this year (2024), back in the gardens again, for free, as an open community event and bringing pride back to its grassroots protest origins. We plan to do the same thing next year (2025) as an alternative to Bourne Free's ticketed Saturday event for anyone who is not satisfied with what Bourne Free has to offer or for folks who can't afford it, and I can give more details closer to the time."
Venue:- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
More info :- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-community-pride.html
Dorset Pride events in 2026
If you like Prides you will like us!
We are the only Dorset website that lists ALL the Dorset Pride events.
Dorset Prides. Past, Present and Future!
17 pages covering each of the Dorset towns with a Pride event.
Reports and loads of pics, & links to the SEVEN in 2025, and the FIVE or was it NINE ? Pride events during 2024!
We have info / reviews about all The Dorset Prides, the ones you went to, the ones you missed, even the ones you wish would happen!
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html
If you like Prides you will like us!
We are the only Dorset website that lists ALL the Dorset Pride events.
Dorset Prides. Past, Present and Future!
17 pages covering each of the Dorset towns with a Pride event.
Reports and loads of pics, & links to the SEVEN in 2025, and the FIVE or was it NINE ? Pride events during 2024!
We have info / reviews about all The Dorset Prides, the ones you went to, the ones you missed, even the ones you wish would happen!
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html
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LGBT+ groups running regular local events in Weymouth and Portland.........
Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursday
Mondays - The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH. Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner by fire exit from 8pm on or around table 26. Our "Meals Out On Thursday!" are a quality night out in local restaurants, ending up in The Swan. Plus summer beach BBQ's and trips to Pride events. Check our WGG Events page with loads more info - here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html
Space Youth Project Weymouth. (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. (SYP also meet up in many other Dorset towns)
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the week. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
LGBT+ Side - Portland meetups.
LGBT+ Side are informal evenings of art and chat led by and for Portland LGBTQ+ communites and their allies. Hot food and invited guests at each session.
Rocca says:- "We are a family of LGBTQIA+ people who look out for and after each other. We meet up on the last Wednesday of each month, at b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland. LGBT+ Side at the Portland LGBTQIA+ Club has had an incredible few months of opera, salsa, performance art, film night, costume making, and Pride!"
More info text Rocca on 07931 183804 Please note - you need to book your place at their events before attending.
They also run the brilliant Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland. See - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/
Open Table Weymouth - LGBTQIA+ worship (09/08/2024)
6pm on the first Sunday of the month Holly Trinity Church Trinity Rd, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE.
We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you.
Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
6pm on the first Sunday of the month Holly Trinity Church Trinity Rd, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE.
We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you.
Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
More Dorset groups & info:-
Check out our page of LGBT groups, we list a lot of them including Dorset Lesbian & Transgender groups.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/local--regional-lgbt-groups.html
Check out our page of LGBT groups, we list a lot of them including Dorset Lesbian & Transgender groups.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/local--regional-lgbt-groups.html
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Please make sure you check out all our other pages, lots of Dorset lgbt events, Dorset lgbt news, helplines and Prides in Dorset info!
This page was last updated 13/01/2026 © Weymouth Gay Group 2026 email :- [email protected]
Looking for a helpline or support?
Check out our Helplines page we have lots of helpful links, both local and national for you or someone you may know.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/helplinessupport-groups.html
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Please make sure you check out all our other pages, lots of Dorset lgbt events, Dorset lgbt news, helplines and Prides in Dorset info!
This page was last updated 13/01/2026 © Weymouth Gay Group 2026 email :- [email protected]
Looking for a helpline or support?
Check out our Helplines page we have lots of helpful links, both local and national for you or someone you may know.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/helplinessupport-groups.html
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