Events diary monthly listings

Welcome to our local DORSET LGBT+ COMMUNITY EVENTS monthly listings page
If it's a LGBT event in the Weymouth / Portland / Dorchester / Bridport / Dorset area we should have it listed here!

Dorset LGBT+ Community Events Diary Monthly Listings
Our website is UNIQUE! The ONLY place to see (almost) everything LGBT+ going on in Dorset!
LOADS going on in our community for YOU!
Best check it all out on a laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen. Join in and enjoy!

Scroll down to see:-
* Around 100 Dorset LGBT+ events running during September (51) & October (50)
July 2024 was a record month with 61 events! Which ones did you go to and enjoy?
Wonderful that so much is going on for our community - we list them ALL here for YOU!
* Weymouth Gay Group venue info
* LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth & Portland
* Key 2024 LGBT+ events not to miss! - including Dorsets NINE Pride dates!
* Slide show of events posters & local info

We list around 40 - 50 (or more) Dorset LGBT+ Community Events EVERY MONTH! 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! email [email protected]

If you wish to know whats going on - scroll down!

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Interested in local Dorset LGBT+ community news? Over 80 news stories for YOU so far this year!
You might like our news page here: -
Dorset LGBT+ community news https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2024.html
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We meet up twice a week in town pubs.

All LGBT+ & allies welcome (18+), 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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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.
Age restrictions:- many groups are for 18+, while some like Space Youth project are for under 25s.
(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.)

September
51 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 [email protected]

Gillingham - New LGBTQ+ group
(posted first on our Dorset LGBT+CommunityNews page.07/09/2024)

**This NEW group has not had any events yet, but when it does we hope to list them below.**

A facebook user has recently suggested starting a LGBTQ+ group in the North Dorset town of Gillingham.

This idea is very much welcomed, as North Dorset lacks regular LGBT+ meetups apart from the brilliant Geranium Trust in Stoford (nr Yeovil) with their LGBT events. Info see - https://www.geraniumtrust.org/you-are-not-alone plus the Dorset LGBT+ Community Events page here - (you are on it!)

The wonderful Sherborne Pride (earlier this year) illustrated how North Dorset has a thriving LGBT+ community.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html

It can be very rewarding helping to bring the LGBT+ community together socially. The Gillingham organisers will need lots of support and ideas to help start their group. So if you are in North Dorset and feel you can support them, please drop us an email ([email protected]) and we will put you in touch with them.
More info here soon.

Sunday 1st

New Open Table Weymouth - LGBTQIA+ worship
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

Note:- More about Open Table on our Dorset LGBT+ Community News page
see - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2024.html

Monday 2nd

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
NOTE - change of day! See Tuesday 3rd below.

Tuesday 3rd

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meal Out on Tuesday! 7.30pm.
NOTE change of day! The Gloucester 85 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7AT. Change of day is so that we can take advantage of the two for one discount on their Hot Rocks Steak meals. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in Swan Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

"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.
Goldies, 36 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HN
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/

Wednesday 4th

Mind Out Online - run by Dorset Mind.
MindOut online support group, every Wednesday 6-8pm
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support.
More info see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Artachat - Portland LGBTQ+ meetup. Date to be confirmed
This is a beautiful and very welcoming newish group embracing all LGBTQIA+
Rocca said:- Artachat at the Portland LGBTQIA+ Club has had an incredible few months of opera, salsa, performance art, film night, costume making, and Pride!
More info and to book, text Rocca on 07931183804 Artachats are informal evenings of art and chat led by and for Portland LGBTQ+ communities and their allies. Hot food and invited guests at each session. You need to book in advance before attending.
Note:- Several Weymouth Gay Group guys have attened this, and really enjoyed it.

Thursday 5th

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, and have an online group)

Weymouth Diverse Group Meeting Crossdressers and Transgender social group
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 7pm - 9pm.
This group is meeting up weekly every Thursday.
Steve says:- "We are a non – political group of crossdressers and transgender people, meeting weekly to enjoy and share a good laugh, engage with all, catch up and most importantly, make new friends and connections. All are welcome"
For further information or for a informal confidential chat, please contact Steve on 07562 900351
(click on poster left to enlarge)

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 table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Saturday 7th

Yeovil Does Pride
Although slightly outside our area, this is an ideal event for LGBT+ people and friends in North Dorset. It is a beautiful local run community event.
More info https://yeovildiversityproject.co.uk/yeovil-does-pride-2024/
and - https://yeovildoespride.co.uk/

Sunday 8th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk.
Remote Poole Harbour heath and woods
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/remote-poole-harbour-heath-and-woods-2/

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, and have an online group)

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Babs & Pitta Turkish Restaurant 50 St Mary St, Weymouth DT4 8PU. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 10th

Wednesday 11th

Bournemouth Gay Men and Friends Out and About
Trip to Lulworth Castle (Heritage open day) 11am start.
Info - https://www.meetup.com/bournemouth-gay-men-out-and-about/events/303091865/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events&_ga=2.261649677.1411633389.1725115925-1500690188.1724347972

Thursday 12th

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 14th

'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 : [email protected]

Monday 16th

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 will be in the Swan afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 17th

Wednesday 18th

Artachat - Portland LGBTQ+ meetup.
This is a beautiful and very welcoming newish group embracing all LGBTQIA+
Rocca said:- Artachat at the Portland LGBTQIA+ Club has had an incredible few months of opera, salsa, performance art, film night, costume making, and Pride!
More info and to book, text Rocca on 07931183804 Artachats are informal evenings of art and chat led by and for Portland LGBTQ+ communities and their allies. Hot food and invited guests at each session. You need to book in advance before attending.
Note:- Several Weymouth Gay Group guys have attended this, and really enjoyed it.

Thursday 19th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk.
Wareham walls and two rivers
info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/wareham-walls-and-two-rivers-2/

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
**Special visit by a group of 5 gay guys from Worthing Sussex**
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner table 26 near fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Sunday 20th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Wareham walls and two rivers
An easy 6 mile stroll around Wareham's saxon walls then along the Piddle river to Poole Harbour; returning along the Frome river. Our walk will be followed by lunch on the Quay at Wareham. Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/wareham-walls-and-two-rivers-2/

Monday 23rd

The Ship Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in the Swan afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 24th

Graham Norton

SO …. TV host and a favourite of many Graham Norton will be at Poole Lighthouse

The Lighthouse said:-
Graham Norton, the nation’s favourite talk show host and author, is taking to the road with a brand-new tour this autumn to celebrate the publication of his latest book, Frankie.
Join Graham as he discusses the new book, shares hilarious tales from his star-studded sofa and answers your questions live. Info / Tickets : https://rb.gy/uhkyxm

Wednesday 25th

Thursday 26th

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)

Weymouth Diverse Group Meeting Crossdressers and Transgender social group
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 7pm - 9pm.
This group is meeting up weekly every Thursday.
Steve said:- "We are a non – political group of crossdressers and transgender people, meeting weekly to enjoy and share a good laugh, engage with all, catch up and most importantly, make new friends and connections. All are welcome"
For further information or for a informal confidential chat, please contact Steve on 07562 900351
(click on poster left to enlarge

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 table 26 near fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Saturday 28th

Queenz – Drag Me To The Disco Weymouth Pavilion
7.30pm Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED
Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.
Info / tickets - https://weymouthpavilion.com/shows/queenz-drag-me-to-the-disco/ 01305 783225

The Big Bingo Show Bridport Arts Centre
7.30pm 9 South St, Bridport DT6 3NR

Hirsute hostess Timberlina is thrilled to bring The Big Bingo Show back to Bridport Arts Centre with diminutive Dutch DJ Auntie Maureen for night of side-splitting, seamlessly shambolic bingo entertainment and dancing that will leave you feeling fantastically fabulous.

The Big Bingo Show is a riotous, gloriously funny three act bingo show replete with bad sing-alongs, spontaneous dance routines and impromptu rants. This crazy cult show has played high class institutions, selling out every Monday night at the celebrated Royal Vauxhall Tavern for over 15 over years before becoming a pop-up sensation around the country
Its intoxicating and infectious silliness and inimitable timing led to forays at such illustrious venues and Festivals as South Bank Centre, Wales Millennium Centre, Barbican and Science Museum Lates as well as Latitude and Camp Bestival.
Hosted by glamorous bearded drag lady Timberlina and diminutive theatrical DJ Auntie Maureen. They are over the moon to bring the show back to the world famous Bridport Arts Centre
Info / tickets - https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-big-bingo-show/ 01308 424204

Sunday 29th

Allsorts Lesbian Group. Walk
Morton and Clouds Hill Curclar walk
info www.meetup.com/lesbian-allsorts/events/302404103/

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk.
The heart of Hardy Country
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/the-heart-of-hardy-country-2/

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]

Monday 30th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
The Dorset Burger Company 6 King St, Weymouth DT4 7BH. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in the Swan Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

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 07/12/2023).
Dorset Mind who are champions in supporting everyone's mental health run two LGBT+ "Mind Out" support & wellbeing groups.
Mindout online support group is a new group, online every Wednesday 6-8pm
The Bournemouth based Mind Out Group meets up weekly at a venue in Bournemouth every Thursday.
They have a very helpful website with lots of information & support.
see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Keep scrolling down for October events

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 2024 events peaked with a record 112 events over June & 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! email [email protected] We get a HUGE number of hits on our website here.

If you wish to know whats going on - scroll down!

October
50 events here for you to enjoy! .....
All the regular local monthly LGBT events (around 35 - 45 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 [email protected]

Tuesday 1st

Wednesday 2nd

Thursday 3rd

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 Diverse Group Meeting Crossdressers and Transgender social group
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 7pm - 9pm.
This newish group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
"We are a non – political group of crossdressers and transgender people, meeting weekly to enjoy and share a good laugh, engage with all, catch up and most importantly, make new friends and connections. All are welcome"
For further information or for a informal confidential chat, please contact Steve on 07562 900351
(click on poster left to enlarge)

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 table 26 from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Saturday 5th

Sandi Toksvig - Friends of Dorothy. Poole Lighthouse
Following the sell-out 2022 tour of Next Slide Please, the comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner returns to Poole with an evening to celebrate the publication of her new novel. The show will be packed with silly stories, profound truths, fascinating facts, readings from the book and a quick-fire Q&A. Life affirming, wise and funny, Sandi investigates what it really means to be a ‘Friend of Dorothy’ Info / tickets - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/sandi-toksvig/

Sunday 6th

New Open Table Weymouth - LGBTQIA+ worship
6pm on the first Sunday of the month Holly Trinity Church Trinity Rd, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Rev Juliet Vicar of Holy Trinity 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:- More about Open Table on our Dorset LGBT+ Community News page
see - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2024.html

Monday 7th

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

Tuesday 8th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Upton Heath and Country Park. A moderate stroll over Upton Heath and around Upton Country Park with commanding views over Poole Harbour. Info - www.goc.org.uk/event/upton-heath-and-country-park/

Wednesday 9th

Thursday 10th

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)

Saturday 12th

Sunday 13th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Sherborne to Longburton and Lillington. A moderate 6.5 mile walk from ancient Sherborne to the pretty villages of Longburton and Lillington with 2 climbs. Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/sherborne-to-longburton-and-lillington-2/

Monday 14th

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)

Tuesday 15th

Mariposa : A queer tragedy inspired by Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
DeNada Dance Theatre. Lighthouse Poole

Under the flickering neon lights of a distant Caribbean port, a local rent boy and a foreign sailor fall ominously in love in choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra’s inventive reimagining of Puccini’s seminal opera. DeNada Dance Theatre’s Madame Butterfly is immersed in a mist of Havana smoke, within which a young man is asked to sacrifice his gender in exchange of love and a better life. Info / tickets - www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/mariposa/

Wednesday 16th

Alan James Hollinghurst 6pm
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road
Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
01305 262045

Dorchester Literary Festival said: -
"We have the Booker Prize winning author coming to speak about his new novel Our Evenings on 16th October at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester. Hollinghurst is a leading writer of gay themed literature and the book is a brilliant one."
Alan James Hollinghurst is an English novelist, poet, short story writer and translator. He won the 1989 Somerset Maugham Award, the 1994 James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and for his novel The Line of Beauty the 2004 Booker Prize. Hollinghurst is credited with having helped gay-themed fiction to break into the literary mainstream through his six novels since 1988. Tickets £12/£6 from www.dorchesterliteraryfestival.com or Waterstones in Dorchester.
More info - https://dorchesterliteraryfestival.com/event/alan-hollinghurst-our-evenings/

Thursday 17th

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 Diverse Group Meeting Crossdressers and Transgender social group
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 7pm - 9pm.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
"We are a non – political group of crossdressers and transgender people, meeting weekly to enjoy and share a good laugh, engage with all, catch up and most importantly, make new friends and connections. All are welcome"
For further information or for a informal confidential chat, please contact Steve on 07562 900351
(click on poster left to enlarge)

Friday 18th

Clare Balding Isle of Dogs 5-6pm
The Dorford Centre 2 Bridport Road
Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1RR
01305 262045

Clare Balding is an award-winning writer and broadcaster who has been at the forefront of sports presentation since 1998, and a well known member of the LGBT community.
"Dogs are never just pets. Not for the British. We love them as members of the family. They work with us, sleep with us, eat with us, help us live our daily lives and come on holiday with us. Some parents will freely admit to enjoying the company of their dogs more than their children while many couples would choose the dog over their partner. So what is it that makes our bond so special?" More info - dorchesterliteraryfestival.com/event/clare-balding-isle-of-dogs/

Monday 21st

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

Tuesday 22nd

Wednesday 23rd

Thursday 24th

Friday 25th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. A moderate 5 mile walk with spectacular coastal views involving 2 climbs.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/durdle-door-and-lulworth-cove-3/

Sunday 27th

Monday 28th

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)

Tuesday 29th

Wednesday 30th

Thursday 31st

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

Autumn & Winter .... events

More events for YOU listed here in the coming months. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, so it's worth bookmarking this page and checking back frequently as we updated it often. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend!

Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]

LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth and Portland.........

Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Swan Thursday
Our "Meals Out on Mondays" are a quality night out.
Thursdays - 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. Plus summer beach BBQ's and trips to Pride events. Check our home page with loads more info - here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/

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

New! Weymouth LGBTQ+ Women
This NEW group for LGBTQ+ Women & NB people has met up many times in Weymouth in 2023 & 2024. It is hoped that this will become a regular monthly meetup. If you are a LGBT+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends!
More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343

New (April 2024) Weymouth Diverse Group
Crossdressers and Transgender social group in Weymouth!
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
This group is meeting up weekly every Thursday.
Steve said:- "We are a non – political group of crossdressers and transgender people, meeting weekly to enjoy and share a good laugh, engage with all, catch up and most importantly, make new friends and connections. All are welcome"
For further information or for a informal confidential chat, please contact Steve on 07562 900351
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Portland LGBTQIA+ Artachats meet ups
New on Portland 2023/4
Rocca says:- "We are a family of LGBTQIA+ people who look out for and after each other. We meet up every other Wednesday, at b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland. Artachat 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 07931183804 Artachats 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.

Open Table Weymouth - LGBTQIA+ worship
New 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

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
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Here are your key LGBT+ not to miss Dorset Events for 2024!
- Oh! Did you miss them?

Many will be running next year (2025), and we have reports and photos from 2024 Dorset Pride events on our WGG Pride pages, plus some 2025 dates for your diary already! See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html

LGBT+ History Month - February 2024
Local & national events.

FOUR Events at Dorchester Arts & Shire Hall.
Claiming our past – Celebrating our present – Creating our future. Dorset events listed below.

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 on Friday 31st May 2024 (local details tbc)

This annual celebration welcomes in Pride month, and is run nationally by "Ask for Clive". 300+ venues in 2023!
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. This is a brill local event for you to attend, support and enjoy!
Links:-
Ask For Clive website 2024 - https://pubprideshop.co.uk/
Ask For Clive X (aka twitter) - https://twitter.com/clive_ask

New! Poole Pride! Saturday June 8th 2024 (Posted here 27/01/2024)

Everyone is welcome at the first ever Poole Pride: a joyful celebration of the beautiful identities of our LGBTQ+ community.
Come as you are and embrace a full day and night of inclusive entertainment.
Venue The Lighthouse Poole.
See our Pride page here for more info :- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html

Chesil Youth Pride Saturday 29 June 2024
This took place for the first time in June 2023, and was the first ever Pride event with a Parade along Weymouth Esplanade!
Organised by Dorset Council, Space Youth Poject and Weymouth College which hoasted a number of stalls. Info & last years pics - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/chesil-youth-pride.html

Chesil Rocks- 20 - 22 June 2024
Although not an LGBT event, it is very LGBT friendly. 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. The London Gay Men's Chorus are one of many groups who have performed there most years.
Great to hear that our Weymouth Gay Group friend Simon will be performing with Steve Wilson and the Innocent Bystanders.
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 Saturday 6th July 2024 Bourne Free
DORSETS BIGGEST ANNUAL LGBT+ EVENT!
in Meyrick Park Bournemouth. bournefree.co.uk/

Every year we hear from guys who say they wanted to go but missed it. So, SAVE the DATE for 2024 NOW! JULY 6th. Meyrick Park Bournemouth. HUGE parade through Bournemouth and LOADS of LGBT info stalls. 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 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 FAB day, plus links to over 250 pics!
here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html

New! Sherborne Pride - Sunday 7th July 2024, (posted here 15/02/2024)

Parade through town & stalls in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne
See our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html

Dorset Youth Pride Saturday 13th July 2024
Shire Hall Dorchester
This is a beautiful annual event which has become a highlight during the summer.
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/dorset-youth-pride.html

Please make sure you check out all our other pages, lots of local lgbt events, local lgbt news, helplines and Prides in Dorset info!
This page was last updated 16/09/2024 Weymouth Gay Group 2024
email :- [email protected] X (akaTwitter) https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp and some where on facebook too!
Looking for a helpline or support? Check out our Helplines page we have lots of helpful links - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/helplinessupport-groups.html