Events diary monthly listings

Welcome to our local lgbt EVENTS & DIARY MONTHLY LISTINGS page.

If it's a LGBT event in the Weymouth / Portland / Dorchester / Bridport / Dorset area we should have it listed here!

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Dorset LGBT+ Community Events Diary Monthly Listings
Are you looking at us on a tiny phone screen? Forget it! Why? Because we have LOADS of local DORSET info below!

Check us out on your laptop / PC. Bookmark this page & check back weekly for updates, so that you don't miss anything you might like. We update our website weekly.

Interested in local Dorset LGBT community news? We have LOADS for you! Over 90 stories so far during 2023.
LOADS going on locally that you may wish to know about, if it's happening in our area, we should have it here for you!
Local Dorset LGBT community news - check out our page here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2023.html

Know an event we should list? Tell us! email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com We get a HUGE number of hits on our site.

You are most welcomed to join us at our regular weekly Weymouth Gay Group pub meet ups for friendship chat & a laugh too! Swan Thursdays 8pm table 26 info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Scroll down to see:-
* December 27 events listed in our area for you to enjoy!
* January 25 events listed so far in our area for you to enjoy!
* Weymouth Gay Group venue info
* Some events to look forward to in 2023, and a few you may have missed
* A few of next years - 2024 events not to miss! - including Pride dates!
* LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth
* Slide show of events posters & local info
LOADS info below, so best check it all out on a laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen. Enjoy!

Together always: United in Diversity!

Did you know... This is the place to find out what’s going on for LGBT+ people in our area in Dorset. Pre covid we often listed over 35 local events each month in our area. Summer 2019 events peaked with a record 51 events in July!! Locally organised events by the LGBT community are boosted by the many visiting LGBT groups to Dorset during the summer, and we try to list them all here. So bookmark this page and keep checking back weekly, as we expect to add lots more events for you to enjoy as the year goes on. Know an event we missed? Tell us, tell everyone!
If you wish to know whats going on - scroll down!

Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending. You may need to join them before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
(We, Weymouth Gay Group, are not responsible for other groups, their events or contents of their websites. You should contact them directly about their events or any other comments/info/issues/concerns you may have/need.)
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We meet up twice a week in town pubs.

All LGBT+ & allies welcome, come and say Hello!

The Swan (Wetherspoons) 41-43 St Thomas Street Weymouth DT4 8EH. On or around table 26, right hand corner by fire exit every Thursday from 8pm.

Mondays are our Meals Out on Mondays in different restaurants / pubs around town, and Thursdays always in The Swan (Wetherspoons) 41-43 St Thomas Street Weymouth DT4 8EH (near town bridge). Also other events, summer beach BBQ's & trips to Pride events. Check out our WGG events page for more info https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html Join us! friendship / chat / support / food / drinks and often a laugh too!
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December 29 events here for you to enjoy! .....
All the regular local monthly LGBT events (around 30 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We update our website page here frequently so please check back weekly to be up to date with anything that may interest you!

Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com

Please note regular events listed over the festive season may not be running, or changed date. We highly recommend you check directly with organisers to avoid disappointment.

Friday 1st

Space Youth Project online across Dorset
This new online group meets up via Zoom is monthly and also free for young people under 25.
On The Space Youth Project website they say - "This is a young person lead group meaning you and your peers will be deciding the activities and topics of each session with guidance from the Youth Worker in Charge - Charity."

More details from the Space Youth Project office -
Tel 01202 205279 email hello@spaceyouthproject.co.uk website www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk

Closet turns ten!

Weymouth's Gay Bar - The Closet turns ten years old with some special guests kicking off the weekend party on both December 1st & 2nd.

More info on our WGG news page -
See https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2023.html

Closet website - https://closetweymouth.co.uk/ (note their website is not very upto date)

Click on poster (left) to enlarge

A Queer Collision. Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth

A Queer Collision is a dance, spoken word and comedy mash-up of private and historical queer stories. Against a backdrop of LGBTQIA+ social history, Stuart and Willie take us on a journey through their own tales of mischief and misadventure, with a selection of artistic invitations hosted by cabaret artists Ebony Rose Dark and Rajan Das.

Audio description has been embedded into the creative process, to create an experience that is resonant and accessible for those with and without visual impairment.

More info:- https://www.pdsw.org.uk/whats-on/a-queer-collision-by-stuart-waters/

Box Office 01202 203630
Pavilion Dance South West Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BU

Saturday 2nd

Closet turns ten!

Weymouth's Gay Bar - The Closet turns ten years old with some special guests kicking off the weekend party on both December 1st & 2nd.

More info on our WGG news page -
See https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2023.html

Website - https://closetweymouth.co.uk/ (note their website is not very upto date)

Click on poster (left) to enlarge

Monday 4th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Bararo 50 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DQ. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 5th

"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email anabellebayne@gmail.com Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/

Thursday 7th

Space Youth Project 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, and have an online group)

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 from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Saturday 9th

'Gay Community Coffee Morning'. At The Geranium Trust. Stoford, nr Yeovil. North Dorset. The Coffee mornings will be 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 : geraniumtrust@gmail.com

LAUGH OUT PROUD Bridport Arts Centre 8:00pm

Laugh Out Proud is London's brand new LGBTQIA+ comedy night. Featuring the best in established and upcoming acts from the community on the UK comedy circuit.

Laugh Out Proud at Bridport Arts Centre will feature the stand-up-comedy delights of Mark Cram, Kate Martin and Daniel Foxx!

This is night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly place to express themselves, kick back, have a laugh and good time in an inclusive and welcoming comedy club environment. Whether it’s comedy, cabaret or anything in between – Laugh Out Proud is the queer night out you’re looking for.

More info - https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/laugh-out-proud-december/

Sunday 10th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Jurassic Coast: Herston to Durlston
An easy 5 mile stroll along the cliffs of the spectacular Jurassic Coast to Durlston Castle returning through the country park. Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-herston-to-durlston/

Monday 11th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Nautico Lounge 66 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EL. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 12th

Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Tuesday 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, and have an online group)

Thursday 14th

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, and have an online group)

Seasonal Support

Hey up - sorry to interrupt your scrolling of all these FAB LGBT events during December.

But we just wish to let you (and your friends / networks) know that we understand how many of you may find this time of year difficult.

Its ok to reach out for support or just a chat.

You might find our Weymouth Gay Group helplines & support page helpful.

Helplines & support page see - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/helplinessupport-groups.html

Monday 18th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG)
Meals Out on Mondays ** - Group Christmas Dinner
Please Note - this event is now FULLY BOOKED.
This very popular group event was fully booked many weeks ago.
Huge thanks to our Shaun for co - ordinating it.

Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 19th

Thursday 21st

Space Youth Project. 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, and have an online group)

Monday 25th Christmas Day

HAPPY CHRISTMAS from Weymouth Gay Group!

Guys wont be meeting up tonight, but our twice weekly meet ups are back to normal soon. Watch out for our special pub meet ups over The New Year! Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 26th Boxing Day
Please note events listed for today and other days over the festive season may not be running. Check directly with orgaisers.

Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Tuesday 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, and have an online group)

Wednesday 27th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk. Jurassic Coast: Kimmeridge to Tyneham circuit
A 7-mile coastal circuit to the abandoned village at Tyneham from Kimmeridge via Gad Cliff and Worbarrow Bay returning along the coastal ridge. Two moderate climbs will yield magnificent views of the Purbeck coast.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-kimmeridge-to-tyneham-circuit/

Thursday 28th

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, and have an online group)

Sunday 31st New Years Eve

Roast Dinner at The Geranium Trust - Stoford, Yeovil. 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 : geraniumtrust@gmail.com

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) New Years Eve
Traditionally we have always met up on NYE to welcome in the New Year together. Its a really fun evening watching lots of people in fancy dress! Details nearer the time.

Please check directly with groups below for their event date (s)

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

MindOut (updated 15/05/2023).
Dorset Mind who are champions in supporting everyone's mental health have run two LGBT+ "Mind Out" support & wellbeing groups. One in Bournemouth. The other one - Pan Dorset - used to meet in Weymouth, and was running online during covid. It is not meeting presently. However, the Bournemouth based Mind Out Group (also run by Dorset Mind) meets up every Thursday. They have a new website with lots of helpful information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

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January 2024 - 26+ events here for you to enjoy! .....
All the regular local monthly LGBT events (around 30 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We update our website here frequently so please check back weekly to be up to date with anything that may interest you!

Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com

Monday 1st BH

Space Youth Project online across Dorset
This new online group meets up via Zoom and is monthly on the first day of each month and also free for young people under 25.
On The Space Youth Project website they say - "This is a young person lead group meaning you and your peers will be deciding the activities and topics of each session with guidance from the Youth Worker in Charge - Charity."

More details from the Space Youth Project office -
Tel 01202 205279 email hello@spaceyouthproject.co.uk website www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Venue tbc. Advanced booking with us may be required. 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 2nd

Thursday 4th

Monday 8th

Tuesday 9th

Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Tuesday 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, and have an online group)

Thursday 11th

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, and have an online group)

Saturday 13th

Sunday 14th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk The heaths and woods around Bere Regis
A moderate 6 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-4/

Monday 15th

Tuesday 16th

Thursday 18th

Monday 22nd

Tuesday 23rd

Thursday 25th

Sunday 28th

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 : geraniumtrust@gmail.com

Monday 29th

Tuesday 30th

Please check directly with groups below for their event date (s)

Febuary 2024 which is LGBT History Month ..... events will be listed here .....
All the regular local monthly LGBT events (around 30 events) will be listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. So please check back here weekly so that you don't miss an event that might interest you, your friends and networks

Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com

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Some events to look forward to in 2023 - scroll down for some 2024 events!

Frustrated that you missed a great event during 2022 or 2023? Remember to check back here frequently for details of future local Dorset LGBT community events as we updated this page often.

Many of these annual events below have already happened this year, but are likely to return in 2024. Keep scrolling down for some 2024 events & dates too!

GLUG (great name!) is a non-profit SCUBA diving club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgendered divers & their friends.They organise a number of dive trips in the UK and overseas each year.
Four proposed / confirmed diving trips off Weymouth & Portland in 2023. Info:- https://www.glug.co.uk/

IDAHOT Day! Events world wide! Perhaps in Dorset too.
Info - https://may17.org/

PUB PRIDE 2023 in Dorset
Nationally it runs again on Friday May 26th 2023

We are very pleased to report that there will be THREE Pub Prides in Dorset this year!
The Dorset venues are: -
Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers
Dorchester - Hardy's
Swanage - The Globe

More Pub Pride info on our WGG news page here -weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2023.html
and our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html

DORSET YOUTH PRIDE Saturday 10th June 2023 10am - 4pm

This will be at Shire Hall Dorchester and ran in June 2022 for the first time. Organisers are keen to repeat it! It is a really beautiful event, and you dont need to be "lgbt youth" to attend and enjoy it.

You can see pics from last year, and read about the day on our Pride page here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pride.html

Weymouth Gay Group will be one of several groups with a stall there.

Links:-
website - https://shirehalldorset.org/events/dorset-youth-pride
Twitter :- https://twitter.com/ShireHallDorset

CHESIL YOUTH PRIDE Saturday 17th June 2023

This NEW PRIDE will be taking place at Weymouth College.

1pm, everyone welcome.

4.30pm Parade along Weymouth Esplanade!

See poster for info. (Click on poster to enlarge)

CHESIL ROCKS - 17th June 2023

This annual music event (think mini Glastonbury!) takes place in beautiful surroundings near Weymouth and is in aid of The Samaritans. Three days of events.

2023 is their 10th anniversary year! London Gay Men's Chorus are one of many groups who have performed there every year. Weymouth Gay Group attended for the first time in 2022 with a "Alan Turing's Treasure Hunt", a great event to attend and support.

Info https://www.chesilrocks.com/

BOURNEMOUTH PRIDE 8th July 2023
Bourne Free - This will be on Saturday 8th July 2023, in Meyrick Park Bournemouth. bournefree.co.uk/

A group of us from Weymouth go every year on the train, and you are welcomed to join us at Dorset's biggest LGBT event. You can read our report of last years FAB day, plus links to over 250 pics!
here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html

LGBT SAILING & CURISING ASSOCIATION
South Coast - August Bank Holiday Poole.
Berthing reserved for Saturday and Sunday nights at Poole Quay Boat Haven. Optional Friday night at anchor in Newtown Creek or Alum Bay. Start 26 Aug 2023 End 28 Aug 2023. Location Poole Harbor and Studland Bay. Info:- https://gaysailing.org.uk/event-5082412

LAUGH OUT PROUD Bridport Arts Centre Saturday 9 September, 2023 8:00pm

Laught Out Proud is London's brand new LGBTQIA+ comedy night. Featuring the best in established and upcoming acts from the community on the UK comedy circuit.

Laugh Out Proud at Bridport Arts Centre will feature the stand-up-comedy delights of Andrew White, Russell Arthoon and Andrew O'Neill!

This night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly place to express themselves, kick back, have a laugh and good time in an inclusive and welcoming comedy club environment. Whether it’s comedy, cabaret or anything in between – Laugh Out Proud is the queer night out you’re looking for.

Tickets & info - www.bridport-arts.com/event/laugh-out-proud-september/

Perhaps we need to hire a mini bus and go to this!

OUTDOOR LADS October 8th Limestone Heights: A Day of Climbing on Portland

Join us on the stunning island of Portland for some adrenaline-pumping sport climbing! This is a fantastic opportunity to get out on the famous limestone cliffs overlooking the English Channel. Whether you're a seasoned sport climber or have been leading indoors and want to venture on to some real rock, this event is perfect for you.

On this day, we will explore some of the best climbing areas that Portland has to offer. There will be a range of grades available to cater to all levels of experience, so if you haven't climbed outdoors before, just let the organiser know when you sign up so we can make sure we have a good mix of experiences. Note - you will need to join OutDoor Lads to take part in this event. Event info - www.outdoorlads.com/events/limestone-heights-day-climbing-portland-sunday-231008

ABSOLUTELY DRAGULOUS 13th October The Centenary Club Weymouth
After a triumphant return to Weymouth earlier this year with their sell out show at the weymouth pavilion, The Absolutely Dragulous Show is going back!
We will be performing at The Centenary Club Weymouth, This show will be one you don't want to miss, The Centenary club is where our show first started and we are delights tot be back
The Show will be on the 13th October as part of our HALLOWEEN tour... tickets are on sale now for only £10.00 per person.

(Also Weymouth Pavilion 16th February 2024 Info - weymouthpavilion.com/shows/the-absolutely-dragulous-show/ )

MICHELANGELO Dorchester Arts. Sunday 22nd October.
Exhibition On Screen - Masters Michelangelo: Love & Death.

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this renaissance genius? Who was this ambitious and passionate man?

A virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo’s artistry is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the deeply moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling still leave us breathless today.
Spanning his 89 years, Michelangelo – Love and Death, takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe, through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to explore the tempestuous life of Michelangelo. We go in search of a greater understanding of this most charismatic figure, his relationship with his contemporaries and his valuable artistic legacy. Through expert commentary and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at an enigmatic man whose life is celebrated in every mark and every stroke he made.

Links:-
More info - https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/2023/06/13/sun-22-october-exhibition-on-screen-masters-michelangelo-love-death/
You Tube - https://youtu.be/oediFh6HCmk

BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL - Patrick Gale The Bull Hotel ballroom on Monday, November 6 at 4pm.

Bridport Literary Festival takes place in November and the programme is due to be unveiled at the beginning of August.

But in a pre-programme announcement, BridLit has unveiled a special book club event with bestselling author Patrick Gale, whose book, Mother’s Boy, came out in paperback this year. The talk will be at The Bull Hotel ballroom on Monday 6 November at 4pm.
Book clubs are being invited to put Mother’s Boy on their autumn reading list and then meet the author.

Loosely based on the life of Charles Causley, this is a coming-of-age novel of class, desire and two world wars.
Said festival director Tanya Bruce-Lockhart: ‘Cornish laundress Laura meets her husband in 1914, only to be later widowed with a young child, Charles.

‘As a new war looms, Charles signs up for the navy as a coder, relishing his escape from the tight gossipy confines of Launceston. Here he experiences the excitement and terror of a love as clandestine as his work.

‘Gale crafts a complex and tender rendering of the relationship between a dauntless mother and her son, who for much of his remarkable life, must hide in plain sight

Links:-
Bridport Literary Festival - https://www.bridlit.com/bestselling-author-patrick-gale-at-bridport-literary-festival-2023-for-book-club-event/
Dorset Echo report - www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23667489.bestseller-patrick-gale-bridport-literary-festival/

LAUGH OUT PROUD Bridport Arts Centre Saturday 9 December, 2023 8:00pm

Laught Out Proud is London's brand new LGBTQIA+ comedy night. Featuring the best in established and upcoming acts from the community on the UK comedy circuit.

Laugh Out Proud at Bridport Arts Centre will feature the stand-up-comedy delights of Mark Cram, Kate Martin and Daniel Foxx!

This is night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly place to express themselves, kick back, have a laugh and good time in an inclusive and welcoming comedy club environment. Whether it’s comedy, cabaret or anything in between – Laugh Out Proud is the queer night out you’re looking for.

More info - https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/laugh-out-proud-december/

A few of next years, 2024 not to miss events ..... !

Plan ahead and save these 2024 dates below to avoid disappointment!

We will have more info about all these events below, and more, on this page here when known, and in early in 2024.

So bookmark this page and drop by soon!

LGBT+ History Month - February 2024
Local & national events. (details tbc)
Claiming our past – Celebrating our present – Creating our future
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 theme for LGBT+ History Month 2024 is 'medicine', to highlight the work and lives of historical LGBT+ people who worked in medicine, including healthcare. History Month website- lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/

IDAHOBIT Day 2024! Events world wide! Perhaps in Dorset too.
May 17th 2024 Info - https://may17.org/

Pub Pride - Friday May 31st 2024
Nationally and locally it runs again at the end of May 2024 (local details tbc)

This annual celebration welcomes in Pride month, and is run nationally by "Ask for Clive".
2023 had a record of THREE Pub Prides in Dorset! They were: - Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers Dorchester - Hardy's Swanage - The Globe. More Pub Pride info on our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html
It is hoped these venues, and more will take part in 2024.
Links:-
Ask For Clive website - https://askforclive.com/pub-pride-2023
Ask For Clive twitter - https://twitter.com/clive_ask

Craft With Pride - Saturday 15th June 2024 (posted here 10/08/2023)

This NEW Weymouth Pride - “Craft with Pride” is presently seeking interest and support.

Taking place at Weymouth Rugby Club on Saturday 15th June 2024, the event will showcase a range of rainbow crafts (see poster) and will have a variety of other attractions too.

Lynn, the organiser said “We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Weymouth Pride 2024" She added:- “At this stage we are looking for people interested in having a stall, and also sponsors”.

More info see - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-craft-pride.html

Dorset Youth Pride - July 2024 (date tbc - likely to be early July)
This will again be at Shire Hall Dorchester and ran in June 2022 for the first time. Organisers are keen to repeat this Pride event in July 2024. It is a really beautiful event, and you dont need to be "lgbt youth" to attend and enjoy it.
You can see pics from last year, and read about the day on our Pride page here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pride.html

Feedback from one young person on the day: - “I felt so comfortable, so welcome and just overall fantastic… only recently coming out publicly it’s really nice to have this type of thing to show there’s support”
Links:-
website: - https://shirehalldorset.org/events/dorset-youth-pride
Twitter :- https://twitter.com/ShireHallDorset

Bournemouth Pride July 6th 2024
(Posted first on our website home page 08/07/2023)

Dorset's biggest annual LGBT+ event Bournemouth Pride - BourneFree.

Every year we hear of guys who say they wanted to go but missed it. So, SAVE the DATE for 2024 NOW! JULY 6th. Meyrick Park Bournemouth, and remember you are welcomed to join a group of us on the train from Weymouth.
You can read our reports from previous years, plus links to over 250 pics!
here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html
BourneFree Website bournefree.co.uk/

New! Jurassic Pride 2023 or 2024? (Posted first on our website 07/07/2022, updated 14/01/2023))
This event has been proposed by Anabelle and her friends in Bridport. More info from Anabelle at the Weymouth "This is me" Transgender group at The Royal Oak, Dorchester Road, Weymouth Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. (NOTE new venue - from 1st August The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.) Or contact Anabelle :- anabellebayne@gmail.com or 07411 465007.

New! Weymouth Pride 2024? (Posted first on our website April /2023)
See twitter - https://twitter.com/weymouth_pride Or is this Pride in Weymouth USA!
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LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth .........

Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Swan Thursday

Our "Meals Out on Mondays" are a quality night out. Ask at our events.
Plus summer beach BBQ's and more.
Info on our home page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/

Space Youth Project (for young people under 25) Weymouth 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month. In Dorchester 2nd & 4th Thursday each month. Bridport 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. Sherborne 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month. Also groups in other Dorset towns see www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk

More 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
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This page was last updated 02/12/2023 Weymouth Gay Group 2023
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