Events diary monthly listings

Welcome to :-
THE 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!

The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events Diary - monthly listings
Our website is UNIQUE! The ONLY place to see (almost) everything LGBT+ going on for the LGBT+ Community in Dorset!
LOADS of events and news that may interest you and your friends.
Best way to check it all out is on your laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen, or better still, join all of us in the pub!

Scroll down to see:-
* Around 60 Dorset LGBT+ events running during:-
December around 28 events
January around 30 events (with more to be added)
Summer 2024 Dorset LGBT+ events peaked with a record 112 events over June & July!!
Which ones did you go to and enjoy?
We had all of them listed here for you!
Wonderful that so much is going on for our community - so please remember this is THE website page to find them all.
Bookmark this page to aviod future disapointment!
* Weymouth Gay Group venue info - a safe place for our twice weekly pub meet ups
* LGBT+ groups running regular local events in and around Weymouth & Portland
* Key 2024 LGBT+ events that you may have attended or missed - and some 2025 ones soon!
- including all the growing number of Dorset Pride events
* Slide show of events posters & local info

We list around 30 - 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 100 2024 DORSET news stories for YOU so far this year!
Dorset has a very active LGBT+ Community with lots of news to report. its all here for YOU!
So you might like to check out our news page here: -
The 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.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
(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.)

Keep scrolling down for December events

Did you know... This is the place to find out what’s going on for LGBT+ people in our part of 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 years go 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!

December
Around 28 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!

Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
Some regular events are closed over the holiday season, but will be back later in the new year.

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 just started having events, when they have more we hope to list them below.

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 search for them on Facebook.
(We would love to add their events below, as most people are NOT on Facebook or other social media! So can someone please give us regular info for The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events page here, thanks. email [email protected]

Weymouth LGBTQ+ Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women & NB people has met up many times in Weymouth during 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

(We would love to add their events below, as most people are NOT on Facebook or other social media! So can someone please give us regular info for The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events page here, thanks. email [email protected])

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
White Pepper 59 St Mary St, Weymouth DT4 8PP 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

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/

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)

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Sunday 8th

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-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)

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
The George Bar & Grill 2 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 10th

"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 11th

Space Youth Project (SYP) Sherborne (2nd Wednesday 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)

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)

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 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
Old Rooms Inn Cove Row, Weymouth DT4 8TT 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 17th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Poole & Xmas dinner
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/dorset-solent-xmas-cruise-and-lunch/

"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 Our Final Meeting of The Year
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/

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 will need to book in advance before attending.
Note:- Several Weymouth Gay Group guys have attened this, and really enjoyed it.

Rocca said ...
Our final Portland LGBTIAQ+ meet up of 2024 is upon us! “Queer Christmas Curry” And… planning fun things for 2025!
Join us on Wednesday 18 December, 6-8pm for a warm and delicious Queer Christmas Curry and an info sharing session about Chesil Youth Pride 2025, and how we can play a part in Weymouth and Portland Towns of Culture 2025!
We will be joined by Dawn Henderson from Dorset Council and Lisa Osborne from the Drop In Portland re. Chesil Youth Pride. And b-side’s Communcations lead Sandy Kirkby will be sharing a clever plan for how we might engage with Towns of Culture 2025.
And of course, there’ll be a delicious hot and homemade meal, good chat, and a caring family open to all 💕 🏳‍🌈 🏳‍⚧

Thursday 19th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Group Christmas Dinner!
**Group Christmas Dinner** This event is NOW FULLY BOOKED
The Ship Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7pm.
Advanced booking with our group WAS ESSENTIAL!
Advanced booking with US WAS ESSENTIAL by 21st November.

Monday 23rd

Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) 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 (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Wednesday 25th BH Christmas Day

Thursday 26th BH Boxing Day

Sunday 29th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Corfe Castles wood. Downs, common and railway An 8 mile autumnal stroll through pretty woods and across ridges with commanding views to Corfe Castle; returning along the Swanage Railway to conclude with a sumptuous tea at our leader's home.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/corfe-castles-woods-downs-common-and-railway-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 White Hart New Bond St, Weymouth DT4 8LY 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com

Tuesday 31st New Years Eve

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 January 2025 events

Did you know... This is the place to find out what’s going on for LGBT+ people in our part of 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 months and 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!

2025 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]

January 2025
Around 28 events listed below 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!

Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!
Some regular events are closed over the holiday season, but will be back later in the new year.

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

Gillingham - LGBTQ+ group
(posted first on our Dorset LGBT+ Community News page. 07/09/2024)
This NEW group has just started having events, when they have more we hope to list them below.
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 search for them on Facebook.
(We would love to add their events below, as most people are NOT on Facebook or other social media! So can someone please give us regular info for The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events page here, thanks. email [email protected])

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

(We would love to add their events below, as most people are NOT on Facebook or other social media! So can someone please give us regular info for The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events page here, thanks. email [email protected])

"This is me" in Dorset - update events December / January / February
An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, 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/

In a blog on their website Anabelle said:-
"Our last meet of the year will be on 17th December and the meeting after that will be 4th February 2025 and once again they will be fortnightly until further notice. We are now seeking venues for other meets 1 in Weymouth And 1 In Poole we hope to start these early in the new year. We have now joined the LGBT Consortium with view to beingable to add even more info to our website."

Thursday 2nd

Sunday 5th

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

Monday 6th

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

Wednesday 8th

Thursday 9th

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 11th

Monday 13th

Wednesday 15th

Thursday 16th

Monday 20th

Wednesday 22nd

Thursday 23rd

Sunday 26th

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 27th

Wednesday 29th

Thursday 30th

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

February 2025
All the regular monthly LGBT+ Community events will be listed here soon!

LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is celebrated every February across the UK and was founded in 2004 by Schools OUT UK co-chairs, Paul Patrick & Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders. It was first celebrated in February 2005 and 2025 will be its 20th year. If you or your group / organsation are planning to run a special event in Dorset, PLEASE do let us know so that we can help promot it on The Dorset LGBT+ Community News, and The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events pages. Cheers!
email [email protected]

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

Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursday
Our "Meals Out on Mondays" are a quality night out in local restaurants.
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

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

(April 2024) Weymouth Diverse Group - NOTE Dec 2024, this group has closed down, but they hope to open up again in the future. Contact Steve for info.
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 (click on poster left to enlarge) Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes do happen!

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 from 2024, - 2025 events here soon!
- Oh! Did you miss some of 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

Dorset Pride events in 2024/5 Check out our Pride pages for LOADS of Dorset info about, past, present and future Pride events in Dorset.
Including the FIVE or was it NINE Pride events during 2024, with links to their websites. We have info / reviews about all The Dorset Prides, the ones you went to, the ones you missed! See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html
Plus 2025 dates for both Sherborne & the TWO Bournemouth Prides!

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 05/12/2024 Weymouth Gay Group 2024
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