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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! |
PLEASE NOTE. Coronavirus - Updated 22/06/2020
We are pleased to see some of the local pubs getting ready to open up hopefully in early July, and following Government advice. We will post news of when our pub meetings will commence when we have checked with our venues about social distancing and seeing Government advice at the time. It's possible that we may have one of our WGG beach BBQs before the pubs are fully open, subject to any restrictions.
We also hope some of the many other LGBT Groups in Dorset will slowly start resuming their meetings and events. We will add them to our monthly events calendar once known.
March 2020.
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) which relies on Pubs for it's social meet ups, had it's last official meeting on Thursday (19th March) in The Swan until the crisis is over. Following Government advice the venues used by WGG have closed. eg The Swan and The William Henry (both Wetherspoons) and other pub venues used by Weymouth Gay Group.
All of these events listed below may be cancelled or postponed to a future date. You are highly recommend to contact event organisers before attending to confirm that event is running. We are aware that Space Youth Project and Dorset Mind have moved their support to online groups.
Please see our news page for more upto date information about local LGBT organisations, their cancelled events, and
advice coping during these difficult times. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2020.html
We are pleased to see some of the local pubs getting ready to open up hopefully in early July, and following Government advice. We will post news of when our pub meetings will commence when we have checked with our venues about social distancing and seeing Government advice at the time. It's possible that we may have one of our WGG beach BBQs before the pubs are fully open, subject to any restrictions.
We also hope some of the many other LGBT Groups in Dorset will slowly start resuming their meetings and events. We will add them to our monthly events calendar once known.
March 2020.
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) which relies on Pubs for it's social meet ups, had it's last official meeting on Thursday (19th March) in The Swan until the crisis is over. Following Government advice the venues used by WGG have closed. eg The Swan and The William Henry (both Wetherspoons) and other pub venues used by Weymouth Gay Group.
All of these events listed below may be cancelled or postponed to a future date. You are highly recommend to contact event organisers before attending to confirm that event is running. We are aware that Space Youth Project and Dorset Mind have moved their support to online groups.
Please see our news page for more upto date information about local LGBT organisations, their cancelled events, and
advice coping during these difficult times. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2020.html
Please scroll down to the end of this page to ensure you do not miss anything that might interest you.
We try to update this page weekly. So please check back here often to ensure you don't miss anything that YOU really wanted to attend! Scroll down to see details of over 30 local lgbt events most months. July 2019 had a record of over 50 events listed!
If you know a local LGBT event not listed tell us please! We get LOADS of hits on our website and promote events on our website and social media. eg - twitter https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp where we have over 1,700 followers!
For local LGBT news please check out our 2019 news page here ... lots to report! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
A PC is best way to see us, please pull down all the menus in top blue banner, explore and enjoy all our pages!
We try to update this page weekly. So please check back here often to ensure you don't miss anything that YOU really wanted to attend! Scroll down to see details of over 30 local lgbt events most months. July 2019 had a record of over 50 events listed!
If you know a local LGBT event not listed tell us please! We get LOADS of hits on our website and promote events on our website and social media. eg - twitter https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp where we have over 1,700 followers!
For local LGBT news please check out our 2019 news page here ... lots to report! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
A PC is best way to see us, please pull down all the menus in top blue banner, explore and enjoy all our pages!
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Weymouth Gay Group
-join us for friendship / chat / support / laugh / food / drinks We meet up twice a week in town pubs. Mondays in different pubs around town, and Thursdays always in The Swan (Wetherspoons) 41-43 St Thomas Street Weymouth DT4 8EH (near town bridge). Table 79 right hand corner by fire exit. Also other events like film nights, beach BBQ's, trips to Pride events. Check out our home page for more info http://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com |
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Weymouth Coffee Shop lgbt meet ups (update posted here 16/01/2020)
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon each month - so in March on Wednesday 18th and in April on Wednesday 15th
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon each month - so in March on Wednesday 18th and in April on Wednesday 15th
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Coffee, cake & a chat.... come and join us! 2pm - 4pm. Join a friendly bunch of lgbt people for coffee & cake at this Weymouth harbour side venue for an informal chat.
Join us all at The Custom House Cafe 8 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE (Near The George Inn & Grill). Check out the details below in Monthly Events Diary Listings. |
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Mind Out Weymouth
This wellbeing and mental health support group meets up at Weymouth Library (upstairs in Adult Learning Centre) No referral is necessary, you can simply turn up on the day or you can get in touch in advance. Meets every other Friday, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Library, Great George St, Weymouth, DT4 8NN. More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Contact: 07766-281434 or email: mindoutwey@dorsetmind.uk Dorset Mind also run Bournemouth Mind Out which meets up weekly. Dorset Mind website. http://dorsetmind.uk/ 
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Bridport LGBT Groups
Are you in, near or visiting Bridport? These two different groups might interest you. Weekly at The Unitarian Chapel, and a monthly pub meet up at The Ropemakers Pub. We have been asked in the past "Is there anything happening in Bridport?" - Yes is the answer, so please support these groups run for you! More details below in our Monthly Events Diary listings. |
Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. The facebook event page is HERE. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Contact Tony for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
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Bridport LGBT Group
This is a monthly pub meet up for all LGBT people. More info contact Anabelle - anabellebayne@gmail.com or 07411465007 Note change of venue, to The Ropemakers 
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Did you know... This is the place to find out what’s going on for LGBT+ people in our area in Dorset. Often over 30 local events each month in our area. Last summer (2019) events peeked with a record 51 events in July. Locally organised events are boosted by the many visiting LGBT groups to Dorset during the summer, and we try to list them all here.
Note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
(We 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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Did you know... This is the place to find out what’s going on for LGBT+ people in our area in Dorset. Often over 30 local events each month in our area. Last summer (2019) events peeked with a record 51 events in July. Locally organised events are boosted by the many visiting LGBT groups to Dorset during the summer, and we try to list them all here.
Note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
(We 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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April - 27 events so far, more events added soon! All for you! (or someone you may know)
PLEASE NOTE. Coronavirus -
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) which relies on Pubs for it's social meet ups, had it's last official meeting on Thursday (19th March) in The Swan until the crisis is over. Following Government advice the venues used by WGG have closed. eg The Swan and The William Henry (both Wetherspoons) and other pub venues used by Weymouth Gay Group.
All of these events listed below may be cancelled or postponed to a future date. You are highly recommend to contact event organisers before attending to confirm that event is running. We are aware that Space Youth Project and Dorset Mind have moved their support to online groups.
Please see our news page for more upto date information about local LGBT organisations, their cancelled events, and
advice coping during these difficult times. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2020.html
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group - various venues around town
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Wednesday 1st Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 1st Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 2nd Space Youth project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 2nd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 6th Weymouth Gay Group Pie & Ale House (note advanced booking may be required)
Monday 6th LGBT Art and Craft Course 3.30pm Safewise (next to fire station) Radipole Lane weymouth DT4 OQF. "We are delivering a new free ‘LGBT Art and Craft Course’ in Weymouth. The aim of the course is to participate in fun craft activities, meet other members of the LGBT community from across Weymouth and make new friends." Info Suzy Parkinson Skills Tutor Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting 07392080312
Wednesday 8th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 9th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 10th MindOut Weymouth. 2-4pm upstairs Weymouth Library.
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Contact: 07766-281434 or email: mindoutwey@dorsetmind.uk No referral is necessary, you can simply turn up on the day or you can get in touch in advance. Meets every other Friday, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Library, Great George St, Weymouth, DT4 8NN. Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Sunday 12th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Corfe Castle's woods, down, comon and railway
info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/corfe-castles-woods-downs-common-and-railway/
Monday 13th LGBT Art and Craft Course 3.30pm Safewise (next to fire station) Radipole Lane weymouth DT4 OQF. "We are delivering a new free ‘LGBT Art and Craft Course’ in Weymouth. The aim of the course is to participate in fun craft activities, meet other members of the LGBT community from across Weymouth and make new friends." Info Suzy Parkinson Skills Tutor Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting 07392080312 (please check if event is running on this Bank Holiday)
Monday 13th Easter Bank Holiday Monday Weymouth Gay Group George Inn & Grill from 6pm
Tuesday 14th New! Blackmore Vale LGBT Group "Such love and support in the room. These will run the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm. We feel very fortunate to have skilled facilitation from the wonderful @julie_trans "
Info via blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk
Tuesday 14th Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz
Wednesday 15th LGBT Coffee Shop meet up. We will be in the Custom House Cafe on the Quayside. 2-4pm. Join a friendly bunch of lgbt people for coffee & cake at this Weymouth harbour side venue for an informal chat. Info above near top of this page. The Custom House Cafe 8 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE (Near The George Inn & Grill).
Wednesday 15th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 15th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 16th Space Youth project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 16th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 20th Weymouth Gay Group Famous Old Spa
Monday 20th LGBT Art and Craft Course 3.30pm Safewise (next to fire station) Radipole Lane weymouth DT4 OQF. "We are delivering a new free ‘LGBT Art and Craft Course’ in Weymouth. The aim of the course is to participate in fun craft activities, meet other members of the LGBT community from across Weymouth and make new friends." Info Suzy Parkinson Skills Tutor Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting 07392080312
Wednesday 22nd Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 23rd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 24th MindOut Weymouth. 2-4pm upstairs Weymouth Library.
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Contact: 07766-281434 or email: mindoutwey@dorsetmind.uk No referral is necessary, you can simply turn up on the day or you can get in touch in advance. Meets every other Friday, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Library, Great George St, Weymouth, DT4 8NN. Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Friday 24th Bridport LGBT Group The Ropemakers pub 7.30pm - 9.30pm. This is a monthly pub meet up for all LGBT people. More info contact Anabelle - anabellebayne@gmail.com or 07411465007
Monday 27th Weymouth Gay Group White Hart
Sunday 30th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Lawrence of Arabia circuit via Clouds Hill and Morton
Info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/lawrence-of-arabia-circuit-via-clouds-hill-and-moreton/
More events added soon ... if you are running a LGBT event not listed above ... please tell us! - Tell everyone - we get LOADS of hits here on our website.
Please note:- Listing is no conformation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
(We 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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PLEASE NOTE. Coronavirus -
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) which relies on Pubs for it's social meet ups, had it's last official meeting on Thursday (19th March) in The Swan until the crisis is over. Following Government advice the venues used by WGG have closed. eg The Swan and The William Henry (both Wetherspoons) and other pub venues used by Weymouth Gay Group.
All of these events listed below may be cancelled or postponed to a future date. You are highly recommend to contact event organisers before attending to confirm that event is running. We are aware that Space Youth Project and Dorset Mind have moved their support to online groups.
Please see our news page for more upto date information about local LGBT organisations, their cancelled events, and
advice coping during these difficult times. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2020.html
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group - various venues around town
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Wednesday 1st Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 1st Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 2nd Space Youth project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 2nd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 6th Weymouth Gay Group Pie & Ale House (note advanced booking may be required)
Monday 6th LGBT Art and Craft Course 3.30pm Safewise (next to fire station) Radipole Lane weymouth DT4 OQF. "We are delivering a new free ‘LGBT Art and Craft Course’ in Weymouth. The aim of the course is to participate in fun craft activities, meet other members of the LGBT community from across Weymouth and make new friends." Info Suzy Parkinson Skills Tutor Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting 07392080312
Wednesday 8th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 9th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 10th MindOut Weymouth. 2-4pm upstairs Weymouth Library.
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Contact: 07766-281434 or email: mindoutwey@dorsetmind.uk No referral is necessary, you can simply turn up on the day or you can get in touch in advance. Meets every other Friday, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Library, Great George St, Weymouth, DT4 8NN. Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Sunday 12th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Corfe Castle's woods, down, comon and railway
info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/corfe-castles-woods-downs-common-and-railway/
Monday 13th LGBT Art and Craft Course 3.30pm Safewise (next to fire station) Radipole Lane weymouth DT4 OQF. "We are delivering a new free ‘LGBT Art and Craft Course’ in Weymouth. The aim of the course is to participate in fun craft activities, meet other members of the LGBT community from across Weymouth and make new friends." Info Suzy Parkinson Skills Tutor Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting 07392080312 (please check if event is running on this Bank Holiday)
Monday 13th Easter Bank Holiday Monday Weymouth Gay Group George Inn & Grill from 6pm
Tuesday 14th New! Blackmore Vale LGBT Group "Such love and support in the room. These will run the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm. We feel very fortunate to have skilled facilitation from the wonderful @julie_trans "
Info via blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk
Tuesday 14th Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz
Wednesday 15th LGBT Coffee Shop meet up. We will be in the Custom House Cafe on the Quayside. 2-4pm. Join a friendly bunch of lgbt people for coffee & cake at this Weymouth harbour side venue for an informal chat. Info above near top of this page. The Custom House Cafe 8 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE (Near The George Inn & Grill).
Wednesday 15th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 15th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 16th Space Youth project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 16th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 20th Weymouth Gay Group Famous Old Spa
Monday 20th LGBT Art and Craft Course 3.30pm Safewise (next to fire station) Radipole Lane weymouth DT4 OQF. "We are delivering a new free ‘LGBT Art and Craft Course’ in Weymouth. The aim of the course is to participate in fun craft activities, meet other members of the LGBT community from across Weymouth and make new friends." Info Suzy Parkinson Skills Tutor Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting 07392080312
Wednesday 22nd Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. Tea with Tony, at the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normally) weekly meet up. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.html
Thursday 23rd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 24th MindOut Weymouth. 2-4pm upstairs Weymouth Library.
MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Contact: 07766-281434 or email: mindoutwey@dorsetmind.uk No referral is necessary, you can simply turn up on the day or you can get in touch in advance. Meets every other Friday, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Library, Great George St, Weymouth, DT4 8NN. Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Friday 24th Bridport LGBT Group The Ropemakers pub 7.30pm - 9.30pm. This is a monthly pub meet up for all LGBT people. More info contact Anabelle - anabellebayne@gmail.com or 07411465007
Monday 27th Weymouth Gay Group White Hart
Sunday 30th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Lawrence of Arabia circuit via Clouds Hill and Morton
Info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/lawrence-of-arabia-circuit-via-clouds-hill-and-moreton/
More events added soon ... if you are running a LGBT event not listed above ... please tell us! - Tell everyone - we get LOADS of hits here on our website.
Please note:- Listing is no conformation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
(We 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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Advance notice of some more events in 2020 !
PLEASE NOTE. Coronavirus -
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) which relies on Pubs for it's social meet ups, had it's last official meeting on Thursday (19th March) in The Swan until the crisis is over. Following Government advice the venues used by WGG have closed. eg The Swan and The William Henry (both Wetherspoons) and other pub venues used by Weymouth Gay Group.
All of these events listed below may be cancelled or postponed to a future date. You are highly recommend to contact event organisers before attending to confirm that event is running. We are aware that Space Youth Project and Dorset Mind have moved their support to online groups.
Please see our news page for more upto date information about local LGBT organisations, their cancelled events, and
advice coping during these difficult times. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2020.html
OutDoor Lads walk May 2nd Historic Dorset 14 mile walk info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/historic-dorset-circular-200502
OutDoor Lads Dorset Double weekend May 8/9th Info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/dorset-double-2020-pt1-200508
IDAHOT Day (May 17th)
Chesil Rocks 2020 will be the weekend June 19-20th. This "mini Glastonbury" event has had The London Gay Mens Chorus performing for the last few years. Event is in aid of The Samaritains.
Pride in London Parade, will be taking place on Saturday 27th June 2020.
Trannioke returns in July to The Golden Lion. An evening of musical mayhem by Weymouths' trans duo, Charity & Bev are back! A popular evening of Karaoke with a transgender twist. At The Golden Lion 19 St Edmund St, Weymouth DT4 8AR Info 01305 788802 (dates tbc - expected to be on Sundays 8.30pm - 11.30pm)
Bournemouth Pride - BourneFree 3rd & 4th July 2020. With a new venue Merick Park. (Date announced on BourneFree twitter 02/12/2019) See our Pride page here for more - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.html and https://bournefree.co.uk/
Taunton Pride (a new Pride event!) 18th July (date announced on Taunton Prides twitter on 30/09/2019)
OutDoor Lads walk 18th July Minterne Magna and the Cerne Giant. Info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/minterne-magna-and-cerne-giant-dorset-200718
Weymouth & Portland Pride our local Pride event will be on SATURDAY 25th JULY 2020, and FREE to attend. More info see our page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Yeovil Pride Saturday 31st August Info see - https://yeovilpride.co.uk/ (posted here 12/11/2019)
GLUG - Gay and Lesbian Underwater Group return to Weymouth Septemebr 26-27th (flexible 1 or 2 days)
Join us in 2020, some amazing trips await you.
You must be a fully paid up GLUG member to join a GLUG dive trip and you must have the required diving experience for the trip and that you are in good health. If you require further information or have questions about a specific trip, please email trips@glug.co.uk Info https://www.glug.co.uk/2020weymouth.html
Pride events - local, National & International see our page here - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html
Know a LGBT event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of hits on our website. Events are also promoted on WGG social media.
Please note:- Listing is no conformation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
(We 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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PLEASE NOTE. Coronavirus -
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) which relies on Pubs for it's social meet ups, had it's last official meeting on Thursday (19th March) in The Swan until the crisis is over. Following Government advice the venues used by WGG have closed. eg The Swan and The William Henry (both Wetherspoons) and other pub venues used by Weymouth Gay Group.
All of these events listed below may be cancelled or postponed to a future date. You are highly recommend to contact event organisers before attending to confirm that event is running. We are aware that Space Youth Project and Dorset Mind have moved their support to online groups.
Please see our news page for more upto date information about local LGBT organisations, their cancelled events, and
advice coping during these difficult times. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2020.html
OutDoor Lads walk May 2nd Historic Dorset 14 mile walk info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/historic-dorset-circular-200502
OutDoor Lads Dorset Double weekend May 8/9th Info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/dorset-double-2020-pt1-200508
IDAHOT Day (May 17th)
Chesil Rocks 2020 will be the weekend June 19-20th. This "mini Glastonbury" event has had The London Gay Mens Chorus performing for the last few years. Event is in aid of The Samaritains.
Pride in London Parade, will be taking place on Saturday 27th June 2020.
Trannioke returns in July to The Golden Lion. An evening of musical mayhem by Weymouths' trans duo, Charity & Bev are back! A popular evening of Karaoke with a transgender twist. At The Golden Lion 19 St Edmund St, Weymouth DT4 8AR Info 01305 788802 (dates tbc - expected to be on Sundays 8.30pm - 11.30pm)
Bournemouth Pride - BourneFree 3rd & 4th July 2020. With a new venue Merick Park. (Date announced on BourneFree twitter 02/12/2019) See our Pride page here for more - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.html and https://bournefree.co.uk/
Taunton Pride (a new Pride event!) 18th July (date announced on Taunton Prides twitter on 30/09/2019)
OutDoor Lads walk 18th July Minterne Magna and the Cerne Giant. Info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/minterne-magna-and-cerne-giant-dorset-200718
Weymouth & Portland Pride our local Pride event will be on SATURDAY 25th JULY 2020, and FREE to attend. More info see our page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Yeovil Pride Saturday 31st August Info see - https://yeovilpride.co.uk/ (posted here 12/11/2019)
GLUG - Gay and Lesbian Underwater Group return to Weymouth Septemebr 26-27th (flexible 1 or 2 days)
Join us in 2020, some amazing trips await you.
You must be a fully paid up GLUG member to join a GLUG dive trip and you must have the required diving experience for the trip and that you are in good health. If you require further information or have questions about a specific trip, please email trips@glug.co.uk Info https://www.glug.co.uk/2020weymouth.html
Pride events - local, National & International see our page here - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html
Know a LGBT event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of hits on our website. Events are also promoted on WGG social media.
Please note:- Listing is no conformation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
(We 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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Groups running regular local events .........
Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursday www.weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com Plus summer beach BBQ's ! and Tuesday film nights plus more. Ask at our events
Closet (Gay) Bar - every night 8pm - 3/4am! www.closetweymouth.co.uk
Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Dorset walk 2nd and 5th Sunday, plus 4th Thursdays each month www.goc.org.uk
Mind Out Weymouth lgbt mental health support group. Meets up every other Friday in Weymouth, info - http://dorsetmind.uk/
http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/programme-weymouth/
Mind Out Bournemouth lgbt mental health support group, every Thursday in Bournemouth
http://dorsetmind.uk/
Space Youth Project (for young people) In Weymouth - 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. In Dorchester 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. Also groups in other Dorset towns www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Monthly Social Cafe Group Pop Ups: These free to join monthly pop ups are run by the Dorset LGBT Equality Network and are aimed at community members who are socially isolated. lgbtdorsetequality.network/?page_id=182
They used to run in several Dorset towns, but the only one is now running.
Weymouth Pop Up (a partnership with & for the local LGBT community, partly funded by a Weymouth & Portland grant, started in February 2018). Every third Wednesday in the month 2 – 4pm venue - The Quayside coffee (was Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth from 2pm. More info in above Events Diary listings.
Gay Table Roast Dinner and Coffee mornings - Although slightly outside our area, these two excellent social events run by Paul in Stoford (just south of Yeovil off the A37) are ideal for guys in North Dorset who may feel socially isolated.
Gay Table Roast Dinners Every month on the Sunday that follows the last Friday. Aimed at guys who are a bit lonely or who don’t eat properly. Paul writes - “We ask for a £5 donation towards the cost of food for the Roast Dinner. This is always a full Roast with homemade soup to start, roast dinner with plenty of vegetables followed by a pudding all washed down with fruit juice. There is tea and coffee with cake later in the afternoon. The dinner is served at 1pm guests are welcome to arrive anytime after 11am and can stay as long as they want.”
Coffee mornings Second Saturday in the month from 11am – 3pm Stoford near Yeovil. (please check event is on before traveling to it). Venue for both regular events is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com More info for both events see - https://www.geraniumtrust.org
Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm - 7pm.
Tea with Tony, the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normaly) weekly meet up. This is a new group so please help them spread the word. The facebook event page is HERE. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Bridport LGBT Group (updated 24/07/2019)
Please note - It's BACK! We are pleased to report that Bridport LGBT Group is back and has stated meeting up again at The Woodman Inn South Street Bridport 7.30pm - 9.30pm Last Friday each month. So if you are in or near, or visiting Bridport, please go along and enjoy! More info contact - Anabelle - anabellebayne@gmail.com or 07411465007 or 01308 538897 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/128363247865682/ In July 2018, they changed their name from Diversity Bridport to Bridport LGBT Group. (See our news page for more info)
Lesbian & Transgender events. Are their any in our area? (central & West Dorset), if so we would love to list them here! We are most grateful to Rachel for the information about these two regular Transgender groups :-
Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz
Kiss ‘n MakeUp Transgender support in Bournemouth online. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
We also list events from visiting lgbt groups to Dorset (if we know about them), these include Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group (GLUG), OutDoor Lads (ODL), Gay Caravan and Motorhome Club (GCMC), Gay OutDoor Club (GOC), Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club (GBMCC) and others. You may need to join these groups to take part in their events, but some are open to guests.
More groups & info.
The Intercom Trust Directory has lots of info/links about local groups in the south west of UK. https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/directory/
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Dorset Pride events 2019
Bournemouth Pride, did you go in July? Did you miss it?
Check out our news page (and Pride pages) for loads of pics & info
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.html
and https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
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Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Did you miss it in July? Wow! What a brilliant weekend!
You can read more here and see pics - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
We hope it will be back for 2020 and we will keep you informed of any developements here. So please keep dropping by this page for updates.
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Dorchester Love Parade
Sadly this event did not happen in 2019. (Normally on August Bank Holiday weekend)
Chris from Cafe Jagos said on 21st August, "We have moved it to The end of September dates still waiting to be confirmed Sorry so much going on this end xxx"
More see our DLP Pride page https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-august.html
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Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursday www.weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com Plus summer beach BBQ's ! and Tuesday film nights plus more. Ask at our events
Closet (Gay) Bar - every night 8pm - 3/4am! www.closetweymouth.co.uk
Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Dorset walk 2nd and 5th Sunday, plus 4th Thursdays each month www.goc.org.uk
Mind Out Weymouth lgbt mental health support group. Meets up every other Friday in Weymouth, info - http://dorsetmind.uk/
http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/programme-weymouth/
Mind Out Bournemouth lgbt mental health support group, every Thursday in Bournemouth
http://dorsetmind.uk/
Space Youth Project (for young people) In Weymouth - 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. In Dorchester 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. Also groups in other Dorset towns www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Monthly Social Cafe Group Pop Ups: These free to join monthly pop ups are run by the Dorset LGBT Equality Network and are aimed at community members who are socially isolated. lgbtdorsetequality.network/?page_id=182
They used to run in several Dorset towns, but the only one is now running.
Weymouth Pop Up (a partnership with & for the local LGBT community, partly funded by a Weymouth & Portland grant, started in February 2018). Every third Wednesday in the month 2 – 4pm venue - The Quayside coffee (was Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth from 2pm. More info in above Events Diary listings.
Gay Table Roast Dinner and Coffee mornings - Although slightly outside our area, these two excellent social events run by Paul in Stoford (just south of Yeovil off the A37) are ideal for guys in North Dorset who may feel socially isolated.
Gay Table Roast Dinners Every month on the Sunday that follows the last Friday. Aimed at guys who are a bit lonely or who don’t eat properly. Paul writes - “We ask for a £5 donation towards the cost of food for the Roast Dinner. This is always a full Roast with homemade soup to start, roast dinner with plenty of vegetables followed by a pudding all washed down with fruit juice. There is tea and coffee with cake later in the afternoon. The dinner is served at 1pm guests are welcome to arrive anytime after 11am and can stay as long as they want.”
Coffee mornings Second Saturday in the month from 11am – 3pm Stoford near Yeovil. (please check event is on before traveling to it). Venue for both regular events is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com More info for both events see - https://www.geraniumtrust.org
Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm - 7pm.
Tea with Tony, the Unitarian Chapel LGBT coordinator. Meet and chat at this (normaly) weekly meet up. This is a new group so please help them spread the word. The facebook event page is HERE. Please come to Rax Lane entrance, 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX. Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581 Website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Bridport LGBT Group (updated 24/07/2019)
Please note - It's BACK! We are pleased to report that Bridport LGBT Group is back and has stated meeting up again at The Woodman Inn South Street Bridport 7.30pm - 9.30pm Last Friday each month. So if you are in or near, or visiting Bridport, please go along and enjoy! More info contact - Anabelle - anabellebayne@gmail.com or 07411465007 or 01308 538897 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/128363247865682/ In July 2018, they changed their name from Diversity Bridport to Bridport LGBT Group. (See our news page for more info)
Lesbian & Transgender events. Are their any in our area? (central & West Dorset), if so we would love to list them here! We are most grateful to Rachel for the information about these two regular Transgender groups :-
Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meet on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz
Kiss ‘n MakeUp Transgender support in Bournemouth online. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
We also list events from visiting lgbt groups to Dorset (if we know about them), these include Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group (GLUG), OutDoor Lads (ODL), Gay Caravan and Motorhome Club (GCMC), Gay OutDoor Club (GOC), Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club (GBMCC) and others. You may need to join these groups to take part in their events, but some are open to guests.
More groups & info.
The Intercom Trust Directory has lots of info/links about local groups in the south west of UK. https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/directory/
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Dorset Pride events 2019
Bournemouth Pride, did you go in July? Did you miss it?
Check out our news page (and Pride pages) for loads of pics & info
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.html
and https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
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Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Did you miss it in July? Wow! What a brilliant weekend!
You can read more here and see pics - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
We hope it will be back for 2020 and we will keep you informed of any developements here. So please keep dropping by this page for updates.
...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dorchester Love Parade
Sadly this event did not happen in 2019. (Normally on August Bank Holiday weekend)
Chris from Cafe Jagos said on 21st August, "We have moved it to The end of September dates still waiting to be confirmed Sorry so much going on this end xxx"
More see our DLP Pride page https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-august.html
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Please make sure you check out all our other pages, lots of local lgbt events, local lgbt news, helplines and info on Weymouth & Portlands Pride event in 2020 too!
This page was last updated 22/06/2020 Weymouth Gay Group 2020
email :- weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp and some where on facebook too!
LGBT helpline 0800 612 3010 *Confidential non-judgemental support* Run by The Intercom Trust (free from UK mobiles & landlines)
This page was last updated 22/06/2020 Weymouth Gay Group 2020
email :- weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp and some where on facebook too!
LGBT helpline 0800 612 3010 *Confidential non-judgemental support* Run by The Intercom Trust (free from UK mobiles & landlines)
