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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! |
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.
Events below are also promoted on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-11pm by presenter Charity Gardiner. You can also hear it outside our area via https://air1072.com/
If you know a local LGBT event not listed tell please us! 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 1,500 followers!
For local LGBT news please check out our 2019 news page here ... lots going on! - 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!
Events below are also promoted on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-11pm by presenter Charity Gardiner. You can also hear it outside our area via https://air1072.com/
If you know a local LGBT event not listed tell please us! 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 1,500 followers!
For local LGBT news please check out our 2019 news page here ... lots going on! - 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 / drink. 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 30/3/2019)
Monthly on a Wednesday afternoon - so in April it will be on Wednesday 17th.
During 2018 these monthly Wednesday afternoon coffee shop meet ups (on 3rd wed each month) have run at two venues in Weymouth. However sadly both cafes have closed down! So the search is on for another cafe type venue.
...and we have found one! Join us all at The Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth from 2pm.
More info below in Monthly Diary Listings.
Monthly on a Wednesday afternoon - so in April it will be on Wednesday 17th.
During 2018 these monthly Wednesday afternoon coffee shop meet ups (on 3rd wed each month) have run at two venues in Weymouth. However sadly both cafes have closed down! So the search is on for another cafe type venue.
...and we have found one! Join us all at The Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth from 2pm.
More info below in Monthly Diary Listings.
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See Events Diary listings below for more info about this Proud Cherries Foolball / LGBT event.
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Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First! Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be over the weekend of Sat JULY 27th 2019! Plans are well advanced for the first Weymouth & Portland Pride. Click on poster (right) to enlarge. A local Pride committee was established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Volunteers are being requested by the pride committee now to help out both on the day and before hand. **NOTE** Early bird discounted tickets are available NOW from the Pride website. The Weymouth & Portland Pride website is here - weymouth-pride.co.uk |
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Pride is not organised by Weymouth Gay Group, but we are very supportive and at it's birth! You can read about how the local Pride came about here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Dont miss this party below!
Dont miss this party below!
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Events diary ..........
We often list OVER 30 local monthly LGBT events here. We hope you will find an event that you will wish to attend. If you know a LGBT event not listed, please tell us tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of hits on our website. These events listings are also read out on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" on AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-11pm by presenter Charity Gardiner. If you know a new event, or changes to a listed one, please do let us know. Been to an event listed? How was it for you? Feed back welcomed email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com
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.)
We often list OVER 30 local monthly LGBT events here. We hope you will find an event that you will wish to attend. If you know a LGBT event not listed, please tell us tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of hits on our website. These events listings are also read out on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" on AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-11pm by presenter Charity Gardiner. If you know a new event, or changes to a listed one, please do let us know. Been to an event listed? How was it for you? Feed back welcomed email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com
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 39 events !
Did you know... in March we listed 32 local LGBT events, 30 in February, 32 in January 34 in December, 34 in November, 34 in October, 40 in September! If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone! You and your friends may wish to join in! It's great that there is so much going on for LGBT people in our area.
Monday 1st Weymouth Gay Group The Famous Old Spa from 6pm
Monday 1st Out in Purbeck
**Please Note** This Swange based LGBT social group is sadly not running any more. More info on our news page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
Tuesday 2nd Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 3rd Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 3rd Space Youth project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 4th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 4th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 5th MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 6th OutDoor Lads (ODL) walk Shaftesbury, Melbury Hill and Compton Down. We are starting and ending in the hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Our figure of eight route then takes us out of town southwards across the valley to the open access land of Melbury Beacon which at 263m is one of the highest points around and has far reaching views of this beautiful down. Info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/shaftesbury-melbury-hill-and-compton-down-190406
Monday 8th Proud Cherries- Bournemouth Football Club LGBT. 6-9pm Vitality Stadium Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Proud Cherries are excited to bring you this unique and exciting event hosted by AFCB to raise awareness on equality and diversity. There will be guests from AFC Bournemouth in attendance.
6pm - Doors Open - There will be organisations with information stalls to take a look at.
7pm - Sophie Cook (first openly transgender person to work in professional football as AFCB photographer) will share some thoughts and welcome you as our patron of Proud Cherries.
7.10pm - Panel Discussion focussing on equality and diversity within football - Sky Sports MARK McADAM to host.
ANWAR UDDIN (ex professional footballer, diversity and campaigns manager for the football supporters federation and lead for the 'fans for diversity' campaign).
CHRIS PAOUROS (Co-chair of Proud Lilywhites, co-founder of Pride in Football, independent member of the FA's inclusion advisory board, Women in Football and Fans for Diversity guidance group).
RYAN ATKIN (first openly LGBT+ referee in the professional football leagues).
8/8.30pm - Stadium Tours - The chance to take a look behind the scenes at AFCB. Walk out the tunnel, take a look at the dressing rooms and more. Attendees to be aged 12+ and under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
We look forward to seeing you all. Full details - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proud-cherries-event-hosted-by-afcb-tickets-58707936017
Monday 8th Weymouth Gay Group The Gloucester from 6pm
Tuesday 9th 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
Tuesday 9th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 10th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 11th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 12th MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance.
NOTE - todays meeting is instead of Friday 19th, which is Good Friday.
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 13th Trans Family Day Space Youth Project & Intercom Trust are hosting a Trans Family Day in Dorset. The event is for Dorset's transgender young people including those questioning or gender non-conforming, as well as their families. Booking is essential, please email sarah@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Saturday 13th OutDoor Lads (ODL) see Sunday 14th below
Sunday 14th OutDoor Lads (ODL) Sport Climbing Portland. "We’ll pick our exact location depending on the abilities of people in the group and the weather conditions on the day. The meeting point is therefore intended as a guide only, and we’ll make more detailed arrangements with everyone signed up closer to the time. This event is one day of a weekend-long event. Please feel free to sign up for the Saturday here. Some of us will look to book into a local bunkhouse - please message the event leader if you'd like to join us."
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/sport-climbing-day-portland-sunday-190414
Sunday 14th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk. Water meadows of the Frome valley A pleasant 7.5 mile walk over gentle terrain through the water meadows of the Frome valley north of Dorchester via Stinsford, Frome Whitfield and Charminster. More info - www.goc.org.uk/event/water-meadows-of-the-frome-valley/
Sunday 14th Karaoke Party with Charity & Bev. Weymouth's Trans duo. 8.30pm - 11.30pm
Musical mayhem at The Golden Lion 19 St Edmund St, Weymouth DT4 8AR
(Great to see this very popular Karaoke event back in town, a fun evening not to miss!)
Monday 15th Weymouth Gay Group Nautico Lounge from 6pm
Tuesday 16th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 17th Cafe LGBT meet up 2pm New venue! - at Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth
Also see top of this page for more info
Wednesday 17th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 17th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 18th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 18th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 19th MindOut Weymouth. **Please note**, as this is Good Friday this group will not meet up today.
It is meeting up on April 12th instead.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 20th NOTE - this event is NOT running.
It may happen later this year, if so, we will put details here on our events diary listings when known.
(Easter Saturday) LGBT+ Festival - Dorchester. The Corn Exchange (aka Town hall) This is an event run by The Intercom Trust and Dorset Police with LGBT+ and other community groups. Workshops, key speakers, mental well being, Keeping safe and lots more.
Saturday 20th OutDoor Lads. Walk Abbotsbury and Chesil info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/abbotsbury-and-chesil-circular-190420
Saturday 20th Weymouth & Portland Pride Party at The Closet Bar W&P Pride will be announcing the celebrity headline act appearing at Pride 2019. £4 entry price going towards raising money for the first Weymouth & Portland Pride! Live cabaret act during the evening with ledgendary drag host "Miss Burns".
35a Maiden Street Weymouth DT4 8AZ More info http://closetweymouth.co.uk/ or weymouth-pride.co.uk
See poster at top of this page.
Monday 22nd Allsorts Lesbian Group - Circular Walk from The Royal Oak Cerne Abbas.
Info https://www.meetup.com/Lesbian-Allsorts/events/260446172/
Monday 22nd Easter Monday. Weymouth Gay Group The Somerset from 6pm
Tuesday 23rd Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 24th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group
Please note this message from Tony - "Hi all just to let you all know we won,t be meeting this Wednesday 24th April but will be back next week Wednesday 1st May. We hope your having a lovely Easter break"
Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 25th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. A moderate 4 mile walk with spectacular coastal views involving 2 stiff climbs Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/durdle-door-and-lulworth-cove/
Thursday 25th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Sunday 28th Bournemouth Gay Men's Socials walk Swanage and Durlston Country Park
Info https://www.meetup.com/Bournemouth-Gay-Men-Social-Events/events/258882961/
Sunday 28th Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
Every month on the Sunday that follows the last Friday of the month. 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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Monday 29th Weymouth Gay Group The Nothe Tavern from 6pm
Tuesday 30th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
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May 33 events ! so far, more events added soon!
Did you know... in April we listed 39 local LGBT events, March we listed 32, 30 in February, 32 in January 34 in December, 34 in November, 34 in October, 40 in September! If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone! You and your friends may wish to join in! It's great that their is so much going on for LGBT people in our area.
Wednesday 1st Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 1st Space Youth project (TBC) meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
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
Fri 3rd - Mon 6th Gay Caravan & Motorhome Club (GCMC) staying at a rural site near Wareham.
Please note, you may need to be a GCMC member to take part in this event. More info - http://www.thegcmc.co.uk/
Friday 3rd MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday Weymouth Gay Group The Gurkha (Asian food) from 6pm then William Henry after 9/10pm
Tuesday 7th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 8th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 9th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Saturday 11th Jumble Sale in aid of Space Youth Project See poster at top of this page.
The Spire, Poole High Street BH15 1DJ Refreshments available, home made cake, tea & coffee, as well as face painting and giltter tattoos. Donation on entry. 10pm - 4pm.
(If you wish to donate any gifts towards this event, please bring them along in advance to WGG events in Weymouth)
Saturday 11th Exeter Pride See this for info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/exeter-pride-may.html
and http://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/article.cfm?id=135518
Sunday 12th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk. Pilsdon Pen, Bridport. A circular walk of about 8 miles in West Dorset, taking in Pilsdon Pen, one of the highest points in Dorset. Some climbing, some wooded paths and the possibiltity of mud if weather has been wet. More info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/pilsdon-pen/
Monday 13th Weymouth Gay Group The Famous Old Spa. We hope to be on table 34 from 6pm
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
Tuesday 14th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 17th Cafe LGBT meet up 2pm New venue! - at Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth
Also see top of this page for more info
Wednesday 15th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 15th Space Youth project (TBC) meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 15th Julian Clary at The Lighthouse Poole.
info https://julianclary.co.uk/julian-clary-live-on-stage-born-to-mince-uk-tour-2019
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
Friday 17th IDAHOT DAY - -International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
info https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/idahot-may-17th.html
Friday 17th MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Monday 20th Weymouth Gay Group The Royal Oak. On harbourside under RV. Then William Henry after 9/10pm
Tuesday 21st Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 22nd Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 23rd Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk A circuit of just over 7 miles around the gentle downs and woodland of the Kingston Lacy estate visiting the prehistoric hillfort of Badbury Rings. Info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/badbury-rings-and-kingston-lacy/
Thursday 23rd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 27th Weymouth Gay Group Nautico lounge from 6pm, then William Henry after 9/10pm
Tuesday 28th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 29th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 30th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
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Did you know... in March we listed 32 local LGBT events, 30 in February, 32 in January 34 in December, 34 in November, 34 in October, 40 in September! If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone! You and your friends may wish to join in! It's great that there is so much going on for LGBT people in our area.
Monday 1st Weymouth Gay Group The Famous Old Spa from 6pm
Monday 1st Out in Purbeck
**Please Note** This Swange based LGBT social group is sadly not running any more. More info on our news page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
Tuesday 2nd Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 3rd Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 3rd Space Youth project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 4th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 4th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 5th MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 6th OutDoor Lads (ODL) walk Shaftesbury, Melbury Hill and Compton Down. We are starting and ending in the hilltop town of Shaftesbury. Our figure of eight route then takes us out of town southwards across the valley to the open access land of Melbury Beacon which at 263m is one of the highest points around and has far reaching views of this beautiful down. Info https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/shaftesbury-melbury-hill-and-compton-down-190406
Monday 8th Proud Cherries- Bournemouth Football Club LGBT. 6-9pm Vitality Stadium Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Proud Cherries are excited to bring you this unique and exciting event hosted by AFCB to raise awareness on equality and diversity. There will be guests from AFC Bournemouth in attendance.
6pm - Doors Open - There will be organisations with information stalls to take a look at.
7pm - Sophie Cook (first openly transgender person to work in professional football as AFCB photographer) will share some thoughts and welcome you as our patron of Proud Cherries.
7.10pm - Panel Discussion focussing on equality and diversity within football - Sky Sports MARK McADAM to host.
ANWAR UDDIN (ex professional footballer, diversity and campaigns manager for the football supporters federation and lead for the 'fans for diversity' campaign).
CHRIS PAOUROS (Co-chair of Proud Lilywhites, co-founder of Pride in Football, independent member of the FA's inclusion advisory board, Women in Football and Fans for Diversity guidance group).
RYAN ATKIN (first openly LGBT+ referee in the professional football leagues).
8/8.30pm - Stadium Tours - The chance to take a look behind the scenes at AFCB. Walk out the tunnel, take a look at the dressing rooms and more. Attendees to be aged 12+ and under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
We look forward to seeing you all. Full details - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proud-cherries-event-hosted-by-afcb-tickets-58707936017
Monday 8th Weymouth Gay Group The Gloucester from 6pm
Tuesday 9th 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
Tuesday 9th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 10th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 11th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 12th MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance.
NOTE - todays meeting is instead of Friday 19th, which is Good Friday.
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 13th Trans Family Day Space Youth Project & Intercom Trust are hosting a Trans Family Day in Dorset. The event is for Dorset's transgender young people including those questioning or gender non-conforming, as well as their families. Booking is essential, please email sarah@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Saturday 13th OutDoor Lads (ODL) see Sunday 14th below
Sunday 14th OutDoor Lads (ODL) Sport Climbing Portland. "We’ll pick our exact location depending on the abilities of people in the group and the weather conditions on the day. The meeting point is therefore intended as a guide only, and we’ll make more detailed arrangements with everyone signed up closer to the time. This event is one day of a weekend-long event. Please feel free to sign up for the Saturday here. Some of us will look to book into a local bunkhouse - please message the event leader if you'd like to join us."
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/sport-climbing-day-portland-sunday-190414
Sunday 14th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk. Water meadows of the Frome valley A pleasant 7.5 mile walk over gentle terrain through the water meadows of the Frome valley north of Dorchester via Stinsford, Frome Whitfield and Charminster. More info - www.goc.org.uk/event/water-meadows-of-the-frome-valley/
Sunday 14th Karaoke Party with Charity & Bev. Weymouth's Trans duo. 8.30pm - 11.30pm
Musical mayhem at The Golden Lion 19 St Edmund St, Weymouth DT4 8AR
(Great to see this very popular Karaoke event back in town, a fun evening not to miss!)
Monday 15th Weymouth Gay Group Nautico Lounge from 6pm
Tuesday 16th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 17th Cafe LGBT meet up 2pm New venue! - at Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth
Also see top of this page for more info
Wednesday 17th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 17th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 18th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 18th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 19th MindOut Weymouth. **Please note**, as this is Good Friday this group will not meet up today.
It is meeting up on April 12th instead.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/
Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 20th NOTE - this event is NOT running.
It may happen later this year, if so, we will put details here on our events diary listings when known.
(Easter Saturday) LGBT+ Festival - Dorchester. The Corn Exchange (aka Town hall) This is an event run by The Intercom Trust and Dorset Police with LGBT+ and other community groups. Workshops, key speakers, mental well being, Keeping safe and lots more.
Saturday 20th OutDoor Lads. Walk Abbotsbury and Chesil info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/abbotsbury-and-chesil-circular-190420
Saturday 20th Weymouth & Portland Pride Party at The Closet Bar W&P Pride will be announcing the celebrity headline act appearing at Pride 2019. £4 entry price going towards raising money for the first Weymouth & Portland Pride! Live cabaret act during the evening with ledgendary drag host "Miss Burns".
35a Maiden Street Weymouth DT4 8AZ More info http://closetweymouth.co.uk/ or weymouth-pride.co.uk
See poster at top of this page.
Monday 22nd Allsorts Lesbian Group - Circular Walk from The Royal Oak Cerne Abbas.
Info https://www.meetup.com/Lesbian-Allsorts/events/260446172/
Monday 22nd Easter Monday. Weymouth Gay Group The Somerset from 6pm
Tuesday 23rd Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 24th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group
Please note this message from Tony - "Hi all just to let you all know we won,t be meeting this Wednesday 24th April but will be back next week Wednesday 1st May. We hope your having a lovely Easter break"
Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 25th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. A moderate 4 mile walk with spectacular coastal views involving 2 stiff climbs Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/durdle-door-and-lulworth-cove/
Thursday 25th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Sunday 28th Bournemouth Gay Men's Socials walk Swanage and Durlston Country Park
Info https://www.meetup.com/Bournemouth-Gay-Men-Social-Events/events/258882961/
Sunday 28th Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
Every month on the Sunday that follows the last Friday of the month. 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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Monday 29th Weymouth Gay Group The Nothe Tavern from 6pm
Tuesday 30th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
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May 33 events ! so far, more events added soon!
Did you know... in April we listed 39 local LGBT events, March we listed 32, 30 in February, 32 in January 34 in December, 34 in November, 34 in October, 40 in September! If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone! You and your friends may wish to join in! It's great that their is so much going on for LGBT people in our area.
Wednesday 1st Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 1st Space Youth project (TBC) meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
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
Fri 3rd - Mon 6th Gay Caravan & Motorhome Club (GCMC) staying at a rural site near Wareham.
Please note, you may need to be a GCMC member to take part in this event. More info - http://www.thegcmc.co.uk/
Friday 3rd MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday Weymouth Gay Group The Gurkha (Asian food) from 6pm then William Henry after 9/10pm
Tuesday 7th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 8th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 9th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Saturday 11th Jumble Sale in aid of Space Youth Project See poster at top of this page.
The Spire, Poole High Street BH15 1DJ Refreshments available, home made cake, tea & coffee, as well as face painting and giltter tattoos. Donation on entry. 10pm - 4pm.
(If you wish to donate any gifts towards this event, please bring them along in advance to WGG events in Weymouth)
Saturday 11th Exeter Pride See this for info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/exeter-pride-may.html
and http://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/article.cfm?id=135518
Sunday 12th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk. Pilsdon Pen, Bridport. A circular walk of about 8 miles in West Dorset, taking in Pilsdon Pen, one of the highest points in Dorset. Some climbing, some wooded paths and the possibiltity of mud if weather has been wet. More info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/pilsdon-pen/
Monday 13th Weymouth Gay Group The Famous Old Spa. We hope to be on table 34 from 6pm
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
Tuesday 14th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 17th Cafe LGBT meet up 2pm New venue! - at Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth
Also see top of this page for more info
Wednesday 15th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Wednesday 15th Space Youth project (TBC) meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 15th Julian Clary at The Lighthouse Poole.
info https://julianclary.co.uk/julian-clary-live-on-stage-born-to-mince-uk-tour-2019
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
Friday 17th IDAHOT DAY - -International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
info https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/idahot-may-17th.html
Friday 17th MindOut Weymouth. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGB and Transgender people experiencing mental health issues and offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Group Facilitator: Debbie 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 with Debbie in advance. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, between 2pm – 4pm Address: Weymouth Adult Learning Centre, 45 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JT.
More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Monday 20th Weymouth Gay Group The Royal Oak. On harbourside under RV. Then William Henry after 9/10pm
Tuesday 21st Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 22nd Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 23rd Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk A circuit of just over 7 miles around the gentle downs and woodland of the Kingston Lacy estate visiting the prehistoric hillfort of Badbury Rings. Info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/badbury-rings-and-kingston-lacy/
Thursday 23rd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 27th Weymouth Gay Group Nautico lounge from 6pm, then William Henry after 9/10pm
Tuesday 28th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner.
8 - 9pm Chilling with Charity with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -11pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hours with Charity Gardiner, local lgbt events & info. As well as a few of your favorite LGBT related tunes, you can call in with a request too.
Wednesday 29th Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 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
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and
see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending.
Thursday 30th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
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June We are expecting to list over 35 events for you to enjoy! Here are a few, more soon.
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group - various venues around town
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
June 2nd Bournemouth Gay Mens Social's River cruise Wareham. Info https://www.meetup.com/Bournemouth-Gay-Men-Social-Events/events/260026416/
June 2nd Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
Every month on the Sunday that follows the last Friday of the month. 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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
June 7th - 9th Summer Camp and Multu-Activity Weekend - Swanage Hosted by Bournemouth Gay Men's Social's.
Weekend events include - *Social evening *Summer Morning Walk near Swanage *Kayaking from Knoll Beach (Studland) to Old Harry Rocks *Isle of Purbeck Bike Ride *Summer Afternoon walk near Swanage
Info https://www.meetup.com/Bournemouth-Gay-Men-Social-Events/events/258339945/
June 8th OutDoor Lads (ODL) walk Going up Came Down A beautiful circular walk from Dorchester, around the historic site of Maiden Castle and then going up Came Down! With panoramic views across Weymouth and Portland to the south and Dorchester and surrounding areas to the north. Walking along the chalk down then down through the valley back to Dorchester. Info www.outdoorlads.com/events/going-came-down-190608
June 8th - 9th GLUG - Gay & Lesbian Undewater Group (GLUG - brill name!)
For divers who love wrecks, we are offering 2 days RIB diving out of Portland to the wrecks of Weymouth. We will be diving with Dive Beyond. The tides are perfect to reach those wrecks we often don't get to do. Provided the weather holds we can visit the M2, Aeolian Sky and Frogner this weekend. RIB diving is more flexible and means we can come back between dives. You will need be have Advanced Open Water certification or above and a minimum of 50 UK dives. All the deep dives are within the 30m range, but the bottom of some of the wrecks go deeper than this. Air or Nitrox are both available.
You must be a GLUG member to join this GLUG dive trip. More info - http://www.glug.co.uk/2019weymouthjune.html
June 9th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Badbury Rings and Kingston Lacy. A moderate 9 mile walk across rolling woodland and farmland; descending from the Wessex Ridgeway down the valley to the picturesque village of Milton Abbas; returning via Milton Abbey School to ascend Bulbarrow Hill.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/bulbarrow-hill-and-milton-abbas/
June 10th OutDoor Lads. Sailing - Poole area. After a tremendous voyage last year, OutdoorLads is returning to the seas on board the Prolific in 2019! This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the crew on board the Prolific, an impressive sailing boat owned by the Ocean Youth Trust! It's due to their charitable status that we can bring this to you at such an incredible price - ordinarily, the trip would be at least twice the price! info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/voyage-board-prolific-ll-190610 (Note - You will need to join ODL to take advantage of this event.)
June 11th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ **Special programme** - about teaching LGBT issues in Schools.
June 20th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk Studland beach & dunes. A 6-mile circular easy flat walk taking in the sea-shore and dunes. Info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/studland-beach-and-dunes/
June 22nd Exmouth Pride http://www.exmouthpride.co.uk/events/pride-2019/
June 22nd Chesil Rocks. This popular annual local music festival is in aid of Samaritans of Dorset.
The London Gay Men's Chorus have performed here during the last few years, and are booked to return!
Info http://www.chesilrocks.com/
June 30th Gay OutDoor Club walk Jurassic Coast: White Nothe Cliffs and Chaldon Herring A 9 mile stroll along the Jurassic Coast from Durdle Door to White Nothe Cliffs returning along Chaldon Herring's downland ridge with two climbs. The steep cliff undulations will be avoided but remain an option for those wanting a challenge!
info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-white-nothe-cliffs-and-chaldon-herring/
More events added soon ...
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Mondays Weymouth Gay Group - various venues around town
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 79 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
June 2nd Bournemouth Gay Mens Social's River cruise Wareham. Info https://www.meetup.com/Bournemouth-Gay-Men-Social-Events/events/260026416/
June 2nd Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
Every month on the Sunday that follows the last Friday of the month. 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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
June 7th - 9th Summer Camp and Multu-Activity Weekend - Swanage Hosted by Bournemouth Gay Men's Social's.
Weekend events include - *Social evening *Summer Morning Walk near Swanage *Kayaking from Knoll Beach (Studland) to Old Harry Rocks *Isle of Purbeck Bike Ride *Summer Afternoon walk near Swanage
Info https://www.meetup.com/Bournemouth-Gay-Men-Social-Events/events/258339945/
June 8th OutDoor Lads (ODL) walk Going up Came Down A beautiful circular walk from Dorchester, around the historic site of Maiden Castle and then going up Came Down! With panoramic views across Weymouth and Portland to the south and Dorchester and surrounding areas to the north. Walking along the chalk down then down through the valley back to Dorchester. Info www.outdoorlads.com/events/going-came-down-190608
June 8th - 9th GLUG - Gay & Lesbian Undewater Group (GLUG - brill name!)
For divers who love wrecks, we are offering 2 days RIB diving out of Portland to the wrecks of Weymouth. We will be diving with Dive Beyond. The tides are perfect to reach those wrecks we often don't get to do. Provided the weather holds we can visit the M2, Aeolian Sky and Frogner this weekend. RIB diving is more flexible and means we can come back between dives. You will need be have Advanced Open Water certification or above and a minimum of 50 UK dives. All the deep dives are within the 30m range, but the bottom of some of the wrecks go deeper than this. Air or Nitrox are both available.
You must be a GLUG member to join this GLUG dive trip. More info - http://www.glug.co.uk/2019weymouthjune.html
June 9th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Badbury Rings and Kingston Lacy. A moderate 9 mile walk across rolling woodland and farmland; descending from the Wessex Ridgeway down the valley to the picturesque village of Milton Abbas; returning via Milton Abbey School to ascend Bulbarrow Hill.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/bulbarrow-hill-and-milton-abbas/
June 10th OutDoor Lads. Sailing - Poole area. After a tremendous voyage last year, OutdoorLads is returning to the seas on board the Prolific in 2019! This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the crew on board the Prolific, an impressive sailing boat owned by the Ocean Youth Trust! It's due to their charitable status that we can bring this to you at such an incredible price - ordinarily, the trip would be at least twice the price! info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/voyage-board-prolific-ll-190610 (Note - You will need to join ODL to take advantage of this event.)
June 11th Your Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio, Community Radio 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ **Special programme** - about teaching LGBT issues in Schools.
June 20th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk Studland beach & dunes. A 6-mile circular easy flat walk taking in the sea-shore and dunes. Info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/studland-beach-and-dunes/
June 22nd Exmouth Pride http://www.exmouthpride.co.uk/events/pride-2019/
June 22nd Chesil Rocks. This popular annual local music festival is in aid of Samaritans of Dorset.
The London Gay Men's Chorus have performed here during the last few years, and are booked to return!
Info http://www.chesilrocks.com/
June 30th Gay OutDoor Club walk Jurassic Coast: White Nothe Cliffs and Chaldon Herring A 9 mile stroll along the Jurassic Coast from Durdle Door to White Nothe Cliffs returning along Chaldon Herring's downland ridge with two climbs. The steep cliff undulations will be avoided but remain an option for those wanting a challenge!
info https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-white-nothe-cliffs-and-chaldon-herring/
More events added soon ...
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Advance notice of some events during 2019
July 3rd Ian McKellen at The Marlne Theatre Lyme Regis Ian McKellen is appearing in person, on stage at the Marine for a very special fundraiser. Limited tickets are also available for an intimate drinks reception with Sir Ian.
Info - http://www.marinetheatre.com/fundraiser-ian-mckellen-on-stage-wednesday-3-july/
July 6th London Pride https://prideinlondon.org/blog/2019-parade-dates
July 12 -14th BourneFree - Bournemouth Pride See our Pride page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.html and https://bournefree.co.uk/
July 13th OutDoor Lads (ODL) Hike - Door to the Castle A demanding hike from Durdle Door to Corfe Castle along the South West Coast path. "We will take in some of the best bits of the Dorset Jurassic coastline including:
Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Worbarrow Bay, Tyneham, Kimmeridge Bay, Chapmans Pool, Square & Compass, Corfe Castle." Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/door-castle-190713
July 14th OutDoor Lads (ODL) walk Studland & Harry's. A leisurely stroll from Knoll Beach to Harry's rocks, the walk will end at the Bankes Arms where you can enjoy a refreshment with your new friends before making your own way back to the start point at Knoll Beach. Make a weekend of it? There are two events this weekend, why not sign up for both! Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/studland-harrys-190714
July 20th Isle of Wight Pride https://www.iwpride.org/
July 27th Weymouth & Portland's first Pride! 3 days of events.
Details here on The Weymouth & Portland Pride website -weymouth-pride.co.uk
Pride is not organised by Weymouth Gay Group, but we are very supportive and at it's birth! You can read about how the local Pride came about here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Aug 2,3 & 4th Brighton Pride Festival https://www.brighton-pride.org/pride-festival/
Aug 10 /11th GLUG Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group (GLUG - great name!)
"For divers who love wrecks, we are offering 2 days RIB diving out of Portland to the wrecks of Weymouth. We will be diving with Dive Beyond. The tides are perfect to reach those wrecks we often don't get to do. Provided the weather holds we can visit the M2, Aeolian Sky and Frogner this weekend. RIB diving is more flexible and means we can come back between dives. You will need be have Advanced Open Water certification or above and a minimum of 50 UK dives. All the deep dives are within the 30m range, but the bottom of some of the wrecks go deeper than this. Air or Nitrox are both available." Note- you must be a GLUG member to join this GLUG dive trip. Info http://www.glug.co.uk/2019weymouthaug.html
Aug 25th Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) See our Pride page https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-august.html
Sept 6th OutDoor Lads. Jurassic Coast Late Summer Camping weekend Join OutDoor Lads for a camping weekend at a natural World Herritage site, exhilarating walks and great company
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/jurassic-coast-late-summer-camp-190906
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. Our events listings are also read out on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" on AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-10pm by presenter Charity Gardiner.
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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July 3rd Ian McKellen at The Marlne Theatre Lyme Regis Ian McKellen is appearing in person, on stage at the Marine for a very special fundraiser. Limited tickets are also available for an intimate drinks reception with Sir Ian.
Info - http://www.marinetheatre.com/fundraiser-ian-mckellen-on-stage-wednesday-3-july/
July 6th London Pride https://prideinlondon.org/blog/2019-parade-dates
July 12 -14th BourneFree - Bournemouth Pride See our Pride page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.html and https://bournefree.co.uk/
July 13th OutDoor Lads (ODL) Hike - Door to the Castle A demanding hike from Durdle Door to Corfe Castle along the South West Coast path. "We will take in some of the best bits of the Dorset Jurassic coastline including:
Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Worbarrow Bay, Tyneham, Kimmeridge Bay, Chapmans Pool, Square & Compass, Corfe Castle." Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/door-castle-190713
July 14th OutDoor Lads (ODL) walk Studland & Harry's. A leisurely stroll from Knoll Beach to Harry's rocks, the walk will end at the Bankes Arms where you can enjoy a refreshment with your new friends before making your own way back to the start point at Knoll Beach. Make a weekend of it? There are two events this weekend, why not sign up for both! Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/studland-harrys-190714
July 20th Isle of Wight Pride https://www.iwpride.org/
July 27th Weymouth & Portland's first Pride! 3 days of events.
Details here on The Weymouth & Portland Pride website -weymouth-pride.co.uk
Pride is not organised by Weymouth Gay Group, but we are very supportive and at it's birth! You can read about how the local Pride came about here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Aug 2,3 & 4th Brighton Pride Festival https://www.brighton-pride.org/pride-festival/
Aug 10 /11th GLUG Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group (GLUG - great name!)
"For divers who love wrecks, we are offering 2 days RIB diving out of Portland to the wrecks of Weymouth. We will be diving with Dive Beyond. The tides are perfect to reach those wrecks we often don't get to do. Provided the weather holds we can visit the M2, Aeolian Sky and Frogner this weekend. RIB diving is more flexible and means we can come back between dives. You will need be have Advanced Open Water certification or above and a minimum of 50 UK dives. All the deep dives are within the 30m range, but the bottom of some of the wrecks go deeper than this. Air or Nitrox are both available." Note- you must be a GLUG member to join this GLUG dive trip. Info http://www.glug.co.uk/2019weymouthaug.html
Aug 25th Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) See our Pride page https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-august.html
Sept 6th OutDoor Lads. Jurassic Coast Late Summer Camping weekend Join OutDoor Lads for a camping weekend at a natural World Herritage site, exhilarating walks and great company
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/jurassic-coast-late-summer-camp-190906
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. Our events listings are also read out on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" on AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-10pm by presenter Charity Gardiner.
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. Twice a month in Weymouth, first and third Fridays each month. 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
Out in Purbeck
**Please Note** This Swange based LGBT social group is sadly not running any more. More info on our news page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
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
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 New venue - The Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth from 2pm. More info in above Events Diary listings.
Bournemouth Pop Up new Women’s (Trans friendly/welcoming) 3 – 5pm, 1st Wednesday of every month, starting May 2nd, at Café Erte, 19 Queens Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6BA. For information contact Alex on 07742 957676
Boscombe Pop Up being organised and will be in a welcoming café in Pokesdown
More info/news from The Dorset LGBT Network here - lgbtdorsetequality.network/?page_id=182
New weekly group in Bridport (Posted here 11/12/2018)
Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. More details above in monthly events listings. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Bridport LGBT Group (updated 11/12/2018)
Please note - It's been sad to hear that the Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) has closed. They have been running during the last year with pub meet ups at The Woodman Inn and Ropemakers pub. Plus monthly cafe meet ups at The Beach & Barnicott (jointly organised with the Dorset LGBT Equality Network). Annabelle, from the group, is still keeping the Bridport LGBT Group Facebook page going, but may close it at some point.
More info call Annabelle phone 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
Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio. Community Radio in Weymouth & Portland 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner. Chilling with Charity 8pm- 9pm, "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT with Charity 9pm-11pm with local lgbt events & news. DnE's brilliant (transgender) song "Lights" starts the LGBT hours at 9pm.
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.
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
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) 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/
Dorset Pride events 2019
Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride 13th July 2019.
events 12th - 14th July 2019 https://bournefree.co.uk/
See over 200 photos & videos plus newspaper reports here from 2018 ...
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.htm
weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-photo-2018.html
Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be over the weekend of Sat JULY 27th 2019! https://weymouth-pride.co.uk/
Plans are well advanced for the first Weymouth & Portland Pride.
A local Pride committee was established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Volunteers are being requested by the pride committee now to help out both on the day and before hand. **NOTE** Early bird discounted tickets are available NOW from the Pride website.
Pride is not organised by Weymouth Gay Group, but we are very supportive and at it's birth! You can read about how the local Pride came about here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Dorchester Love Parade (Pride)
Expected to be on Sunday 25th August 2019 tbc
See photos of this event plus Dorset Echo report here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-august.html
Know a LGBT event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of hits on our website. Our events listings are also read out on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" on AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-11pm by presenter Charity Gardiner. We also plug local lgbt events on our Twitter (over 1,480 followers!) & Facebook pages.
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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. Twice a month in Weymouth, first and third Fridays each month. 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
Out in Purbeck
**Please Note** This Swange based LGBT social group is sadly not running any more. More info on our news page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html
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
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 New venue - The Quayside coffee (Vaughan's Bistro) Weymouth from 2pm. More info in above Events Diary listings.
Bournemouth Pop Up new Women’s (Trans friendly/welcoming) 3 – 5pm, 1st Wednesday of every month, starting May 2nd, at Café Erte, 19 Queens Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6BA. For information contact Alex on 07742 957676
Boscombe Pop Up being organised and will be in a welcoming café in Pokesdown
More info/news from The Dorset LGBT Network here - lgbtdorsetequality.network/?page_id=182
New weekly group in Bridport (Posted here 11/12/2018)
Bridport - Drop in LGBT support group Unitarian Chapel in the Gardens 5pm- 7pm. In reading room via Rax Lane. 49 East St Bridport Dorset DT6 3JX Public Car Parking is opposite in East St car park. More details above in monthly events listings. Contact Tony (organiser) for more info on 07584 958581
NOTE This new regular weekly event is welcomed, especially now that the Bridport LGBT Group are no longer running social meet ups. More info on our news page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2019.html and see website - http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/bridport/activities.htm
Bridport LGBT Group (updated 11/12/2018)
Please note - It's been sad to hear that the Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) has closed. They have been running during the last year with pub meet ups at The Woodman Inn and Ropemakers pub. Plus monthly cafe meet ups at The Beach & Barnicott (jointly organised with the Dorset LGBT Equality Network). Annabelle, from the group, is still keeping the Bridport LGBT Group Facebook page going, but may close it at some point.
More info call Annabelle phone 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
Local LGBT radio show. Air - All Inclusive Radio. Community Radio in Weymouth & Portland 107.2 FM in Weymouth & Portland or online via https://air1072.com/ Presented by Charity Gardiner. Chilling with Charity 8pm- 9pm, "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT with Charity 9pm-11pm with local lgbt events & news. DnE's brilliant (transgender) song "Lights" starts the LGBT hours at 9pm.
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.
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
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) 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/
Dorset Pride events 2019
Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride 13th July 2019.
events 12th - 14th July 2019 https://bournefree.co.uk/
See over 200 photos & videos plus newspaper reports here from 2018 ...
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-bournefree-july.htm
weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-photo-2018.html
Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be over the weekend of Sat JULY 27th 2019! https://weymouth-pride.co.uk/
Plans are well advanced for the first Weymouth & Portland Pride.
A local Pride committee was established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Volunteers are being requested by the pride committee now to help out both on the day and before hand. **NOTE** Early bird discounted tickets are available NOW from the Pride website.
Pride is not organised by Weymouth Gay Group, but we are very supportive and at it's birth! You can read about how the local Pride came about here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth--portland-pride-july.html
Dorchester Love Parade (Pride)
Expected to be on Sunday 25th August 2019 tbc
See photos of this event plus Dorset Echo report here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-august.html
Know a LGBT event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We get a HUGE number of hits on our website. Our events listings are also read out on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" on AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-11pm by presenter Charity Gardiner. We also plug local lgbt events on our Twitter (over 1,480 followers!) & Facebook pages.
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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 first Pride event too!
This page was last updated 25/04/2019 Weymouth Gay Group 2019
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This page was last updated 25/04/2019 Weymouth Gay Group 2019
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)
