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Dorset LGBT+ Community Events Diary Monthly Listings
LOADS going on in our community for YOU! Join in and enjoy!
Scroll down to see:-
* April 44 events listed in our area for you to join and enjoy
* May 49 ! Wow! 49 events listed in our area for you to join and enjoy
* Weymouth Gay Group venue info
* LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth
* Key 2024 LGBT+ events not to miss! - including Dorsets SIX Pride dates!
* Slide show of events posters & local info
LOADS info below, so best check it all out on a laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen. Enjoy!
We list around 30 (or more) Dorset LGBT+ Community Events EVERY MONTH!
Know an event we should list? Tell us! Tell everyone! email [email protected]
We get a HUGE number of hits on our website.
You are most welcomed to join us at our regular weekly Weymouth Gay Group pub meet ups for friendship chat & a laugh too! Swan Thursdays 8pm on or around table 26. info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/
LOADS going on in our community for YOU! Join in and enjoy!
Scroll down to see:-
* April 44 events listed in our area for you to join and enjoy
* May 49 ! Wow! 49 events listed in our area for you to join and enjoy
* Weymouth Gay Group venue info
* LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth
* Key 2024 LGBT+ events not to miss! - including Dorsets SIX Pride dates!
* Slide show of events posters & local info
LOADS info below, so best check it all out on a laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen. Enjoy!
We list around 30 (or more) Dorset LGBT+ Community Events EVERY MONTH!
Know an event we should list? Tell us! Tell everyone! email [email protected]
We get a HUGE number of hits on our website.
You are most welcomed to join us at our regular weekly Weymouth Gay Group pub meet ups for friendship chat & a laugh too! Swan Thursdays 8pm on or around table 26. info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/
Did you know... This is the place to find out what’s going on for LGBT+ people in our area in Dorset. Pre covid we often listed over 35 local events each month in our area. Summer 2019 events peaked with a record 51 events in July!! Locally organised events by the LGBT+ community are boosted by the many visiting LGBT+ groups to Dorset during the summer, and we try to list them all here. So bookmark this page and keep checking back weekly, as we expect to add lots more events for you to enjoy as the year goes on. Know an event we missed? Tell us, tell everyone!
If you wish to know whats going on - scroll down!
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending. You may need to join them before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
(We, Weymouth Gay Group, are not responsible for other groups, their events or contents of their websites. You should contact them directly about their events or any other comments/info/issues/concerns you may have/need.)
If you wish to know whats going on - scroll down!
Please note:- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending. You may need to join them before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
(We, Weymouth Gay Group, are not responsible for other groups, their events or contents of their websites. You should contact them directly about their events or any other comments/info/issues/concerns you may have/need.)
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Interested in local Dorset LGBT+ community news? You might like our news page here: -
Dorset LGBT+ community news https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2024.html
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Interested in local Dorset LGBT+ community news? You might like our news page here: -
Dorset LGBT+ community news https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2024.html
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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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April 44 events here for you to enjoy! .....
All the regular local monthly LGBT events (around 40 events or more) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We update our website here frequently so please check back weekly to be up to date with anything that may interest you!
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]
Space Youth Project (SYP) online across Dorset
This newish online group meets up via Zoom at the start of the month, check with SYP office for date. It is free for young people under 25.
On The Space Youth Project website they say - "This is a young person lead group meaning you and your peers will be deciding the activities and topics of each session with guidance from the Youth Worker in Charge - Charity."
More details from the Space Youth Project office -
Tel 01202 205279 email [email protected] website www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
This newish online group meets up via Zoom at the start of the month, check with SYP office for date. It is free for young people under 25.
On The Space Youth Project website they say - "This is a young person lead group meaning you and your peers will be deciding the activities and topics of each session with guidance from the Youth Worker in Charge - Charity."
More details from the Space Youth Project office -
Tel 01202 205279 email [email protected] website www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Monday 1st Easter Monday BH
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
The Gloucester 85 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7AT. 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 2nd
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 3rd
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/
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 4th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Weymouth 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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Saturday 6th
Outdoor Lads (ODL) walk Sturminster Marshall Circular
The route which unfolds across meadows, along lanes, before cottages and over streams (using some very fine medieval and Tudor bridges), briefly shifts up a gear to ascend Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hill fort and most imposing of all those locally, which was held by the Durotriges tribe. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west. On a clear day the Isle of Wight may be seen from atop the centre of the hillfort's concentric defensive rings.
You will need to join ODL to take part in this event.
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/sturminster-marshall-circular-240406
The route which unfolds across meadows, along lanes, before cottages and over streams (using some very fine medieval and Tudor bridges), briefly shifts up a gear to ascend Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hill fort and most imposing of all those locally, which was held by the Durotriges tribe. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west. On a clear day the Isle of Wight may be seen from atop the centre of the hillfort's concentric defensive rings.
You will need to join ODL to take part in this event.
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/sturminster-marshall-circular-240406
Monday 8th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
The George Bar & Grill 2 Custom House Quay, Weymouth DT4 8BE 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Tuesday 9th
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 10th
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/
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 11th
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Weymouth 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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Saturday 13th
'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]
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]
Sunday 14th
Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Jurassic Coast: Kimmeridge to Tyneham circuit
A 7-mile coastal circuit to the abandoned village at Tyneham from Kimmeridge via Gad Cliff and Worbarrow Bay returning along the coastal ridge. Two moderate climbs will yield magnificent views of the Purbeck coast.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-kimmeridge-to-tyneham-circuit/
A 7-mile coastal circuit to the abandoned village at Tyneham from Kimmeridge via Gad Cliff and Worbarrow Bay returning along the coastal ridge. Two moderate climbs will yield magnificent views of the Purbeck coast.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-kimmeridge-to-tyneham-circuit/
Monday 15th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Nautico Lounge 66 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EL 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 16th
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 17th
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/
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 18th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Weymouth 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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only. This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only. This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Monday 22nd
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Rockfish 48-49 Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8DQ 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Tuesday 23rd
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 24th
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/
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 25th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Friday 26th
Bridport Arts Centre Carrington (1995) (18)
2:00pm
Carrington, focuses on the relationship between the mercurial, bisexual artist Dora Carrington and the gay writer and acerbic wit Lytton Strachey, one of the Bloomsbury group’s most interesting, intense and ultimately tragic love stories. Christopher Hampton wrote the screenplay, based on Michael Holroyd’s biography of Strachey, and also directed. The critic and writer David Thomson thought Emma Thompson’s performance one of ‘her finest acting in film’ and Jonathan Pryce’s Strachey as ‘the best thing Pryce has ever done’. The music is by Michael Nyman and the strong cast also includes Steven Waddington (Ralph Partridge) Penelope Wilton (Lady Ottoline Morrell), Rufus Sewell (Mark Gertler) and Janet McTeer (Vanessa Bell).
Screening as part of "From page to screen film festival". Tickets: Adult £8 | Cons & U25’s £6 Post Screening Q&A with Sir Christopher Hampton.
More info and tickets - https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/carrington-1995-18/ 9 South St, Bridport DT6 3NR Phone 01308 424204
2:00pm
Carrington, focuses on the relationship between the mercurial, bisexual artist Dora Carrington and the gay writer and acerbic wit Lytton Strachey, one of the Bloomsbury group’s most interesting, intense and ultimately tragic love stories. Christopher Hampton wrote the screenplay, based on Michael Holroyd’s biography of Strachey, and also directed. The critic and writer David Thomson thought Emma Thompson’s performance one of ‘her finest acting in film’ and Jonathan Pryce’s Strachey as ‘the best thing Pryce has ever done’. The music is by Michael Nyman and the strong cast also includes Steven Waddington (Ralph Partridge) Penelope Wilton (Lady Ottoline Morrell), Rufus Sewell (Mark Gertler) and Janet McTeer (Vanessa Bell).
Screening as part of "From page to screen film festival". Tickets: Adult £8 | Cons & U25’s £6 Post Screening Q&A with Sir Christopher Hampton.
More info and tickets - https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/carrington-1995-18/ 9 South St, Bridport DT6 3NR Phone 01308 424204
Saturday 27th
VINEYARDS’ DJ SESSIONS 🎵🎧
The first in our 2024 series and it’s a Pride Party! In support of Sherborne’s first ever Pride launching later this year (7th July)
Great tunes, good vibes, and lots of fun to be had this spring in support of Sherborne Pride. Tell your friends, put on some sequins, and don’t miss out, Sherborne.
There’s be floor-fillers, Pride anthems, diva hits, disco, and everything you love to lip sync to! Buy your £5 wristband from Vineyards. Great tunes, good vibes, and lots of fun to be had this spring in support of a much-needed, long-awaiting cause. We’ll have a mega drinks list put together – Tell your friends, put on some sequins, and don’t miss out.
On the decks — Mark Woolmington
The Old Yarn Mills, 9, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3RQ
More info - https://vineyardsofsherborne.co.uk/featured_item/dj-night-pride-party-sat-27th-apr/
Phone 01935 815544 email [email protected]
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th.
GLUG – Gay and Lesbian Underwater Group.
Scuba diving off Weymouth & Portland.
Moidart + 2nd Dive. Pomeranian + 2nd Dive. Dive Operator: Skin Deep
You will need to be suitably qualified to dive, and a member of GLUG to take part. Info: - https://www.glug.co.uk/
Scuba diving off Weymouth & Portland.
Moidart + 2nd Dive. Pomeranian + 2nd Dive. Dive Operator: Skin Deep
You will need to be suitably qualified to dive, and a member of GLUG to take part. Info: - https://www.glug.co.uk/
Sunday 28th
Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk Cerne Valley to Stratton
A moderate 8 mile stroll around the lower Cerne Valley to Stratton and back
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/cerne-valley-to-stratton/
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 LGBT 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]
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 LGBT 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 29th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Dorset Burger Company 6 King St, Weymouth DT4 7BH 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 30th
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
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
"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/
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/
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May 49 events here for you to enjoy! .....
All the regular local monthly LGBT events (around 40 events or more) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We update our website here frequently so please check back weekly to be up to date with anything that may interest you!
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]
PUB PRIDE 2024 - May 31st. We hope to have Dorset details to add below in early May.
Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]
PUB PRIDE 2024 - May 31st. We hope to have Dorset details to add below in early May.
Space Youth Project (SYP) online across Dorset
This newish online group meets up via Zoom at the start of the month, check with SYP website or office for date. It is free for young people under 25.
On The Space Youth Project website they say - "This is a young person lead group meaning you and your peers will be deciding the activities and topics of each session with guidance from the Youth Worker in Charge - Charity." More details from the Space Youth Project office -
Tel 01202 205279 email [email protected] website www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
This newish online group meets up via Zoom at the start of the month, check with SYP website or office for date. It is free for young people under 25.
On The Space Youth Project website they say - "This is a young person lead group meaning you and your peers will be deciding the activities and topics of each session with guidance from the Youth Worker in Charge - Charity." More details from the Space Youth Project office -
Tel 01202 205279 email [email protected] website www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 1st
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/
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 2nd
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07934 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07934 415719
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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th
GLUG - Gay and Lesbian Underwater Group
Scuba diving off Weymouth & Portland.
Aeolian Sky + 2nd Dive M2 Submarine + 2nd Dive. Dive Operator: Skin Deep
You will need to be suitably qualified to dive, and a member of GLUG to take part. Info: - https://www.glug.co.uk/
Monday 6th BH
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Venue tbc. Advanced booking with us may be required. 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 7th
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 8th
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/
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 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
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Saturday 11th
'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]
Sunday 12th
Lulworth Castle Motor Show with Bournemouth Gay Men Out and about.
Out and about Bournemouth plan social activities and events for Gay Men and their friends in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole. Beach walks, coffee meet ups, pub and restaurant nights, games and quiz nights,day trips.
Info - https://www.meetup.com/bournemouth-gay-men-out-and-about/events/298582622/
More info here - https://lulworth.com/events/whats-on/dorset-blind-motor-show/
Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock Common
A moderate 6 mile walk around the nature reserves of Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock Common
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/kingcombe-meadows-and-powerstock-common/
Monday 13th
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Venue tbc. Advanced booking with us may be required. 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 14th
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 15th
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/
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 16th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Friday 17th
Sunday 19th
Bournemouth Gay Mens Socials.
Leisurely Cycle Ride to Swanage. Info - https://www.meetup.com/bournemouth-gay-men-social-events/events/
Leisurely Cycle Ride to Swanage. Info - https://www.meetup.com/bournemouth-gay-men-social-events/events/
Monday 20th
Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Venue tbc. Advanced booking with us may be required. 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 21st
"This is Me" in Dorset. An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 22nd
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/
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 23rd
Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) walk Cerne Abbas and Minterne Magna Gardens
A moderate 6-mile downland circuit exploring the prehistoric Cerne Giant and the hamlet of Minterne Magna (where there will be an opportunity to visit the famous rhododendron garden at Minterne House). A scenic walk with fine views.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/cerne-abbas-and-minterne-magna-gardens-2/
A moderate 6-mile downland circuit exploring the prehistoric Cerne Giant and the hamlet of Minterne Magna (where there will be an opportunity to visit the famous rhododendron garden at Minterne House). A scenic walk with fine views.
Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/cerne-abbas-and-minterne-magna-gardens-2/
Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns, and have an online group)
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Friday 24th - Sunday 16th June
Pride Exhibition:
‘We Didn’t Know Whether It Was A Revolution or a Party’
Exhibition. John Chesterman and Gay Pride.
This exhibition is FREE for everyone to enjoy and is part of Poole Pride.
See our Pride page here for more info :- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
‘We Didn’t Know Whether It Was A Revolution or a Party’
Exhibition. John Chesterman and Gay Pride.
This exhibition is FREE for everyone to enjoy and is part of Poole Pride.
See our Pride page here for more info :- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th & Monday 27th
GLUG – Gay and Lesbian Underwater Group.
Scuba diving off Weymouth & Portland.
M2 Submarine + 2nd Dive. Pomeranian + 2nd Dive. Black Hawk (Bow) + 2nd Dive. Dive Operator: Scimitar
You will need to be suitably qualified to dive, and a member of GLUG to take part. Info: - https://www.glug.co.uk/
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 BH
Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Mondays
Venue tbc. Advanced booking with us may be required. 7.30pm. Guys should be in William Henry Pub afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Tuesday 28th
"This is me" in Dorset - An informal evening for all transgender, tv's, cd's, tg's and gender diverse people, their friends & allies, every Tuesday 7pm. The Old Ship Inn High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UW.
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
You can find out more by having a chat with Anabelle 074114 65007
email [email protected] Website:- https://www.thisismedorset.co.uk/
Wednesday 29th
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/
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 30th
New in Weymouth! Crossdressers and Transgender social group.
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
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 by fire exit, on or around table 26 from 8pm - late.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com
Friday 31st
Pub Pride
Nationally and locally it runs again on Friday 31st May and over the weekend (local details tbc)
We hope to have Dorset details to add here in early May.
Nationally and locally it runs again on Friday 31st May and over the weekend (local details tbc)
We hope to have Dorset details to add here in early May.
This annual celebration welcomes in Pride month, and is run nationally by "Ask for Clive". 300+ venues in 2023!
Last year had a record of THREE Pub Prides in Dorset! They were: - Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers, Dorchester - Hardy's, Swanage - The Globe. It is hoped these venues, and more will take part in 2024. This is a brill local event for you to (run!) attend, support and enjoy!
Links:-
More Pub Pride info on our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html
Ask For Clive website 2024 - https://pubprideshop.co.uk/
Ask For Clive X (aka twitter) - https://twitter.com/clive_ask
Last year had a record of THREE Pub Prides in Dorset! They were: - Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers, Dorchester - Hardy's, Swanage - The Globe. It is hoped these venues, and more will take part in 2024. This is a brill local event for you to (run!) attend, support and enjoy!
Links:-
More Pub Pride info on our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html
Ask For Clive website 2024 - https://pubprideshop.co.uk/
Ask For Clive X (aka twitter) - https://twitter.com/clive_ask
Friday 31st - Saturday 8th June
Queer film festival running in the week leading up to Poole Pride.
Lighthouse & Arts University Bournemouth Queer Cinema Society announce the Short Film Open Call for Poole Pride 2024.
We’re looking for LGBTQ+ filmmakers to showcase their work during our first ever Pride takeover at our Cinema this June. Whether you’re an established filmmaker or dreaming of becoming the next big thing in the industry, we’re taking submissions from anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community in Dorset who wants to make a film based on the stimulus word: PRIDE.
Links -
More Poole Pride info on our page here - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
More Queer film festival info - www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/short-film-open-call/
The Lighthouse Poole on X (aka twitter) https://twitter.com/LighthousePoole
Lighthouse & Arts University Bournemouth Queer Cinema Society announce the Short Film Open Call for Poole Pride 2024.
We’re looking for LGBTQ+ filmmakers to showcase their work during our first ever Pride takeover at our Cinema this June. Whether you’re an established filmmaker or dreaming of becoming the next big thing in the industry, we’re taking submissions from anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community in Dorset who wants to make a film based on the stimulus word: PRIDE.
Links -
More Poole Pride info on our page here - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
More Queer film festival info - www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/short-film-open-call/
The Lighthouse Poole on X (aka twitter) https://twitter.com/LighthousePoole
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
"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/
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/
Summer / Autumn .... events
More events for YOU listed here in the coming months, plus the busy summer of SIX Dorset Pride events! 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]
More events for YOU listed here in the coming months, plus the busy summer of SIX Dorset Pride events! 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]
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LGBT groups running regular local events in Weymouth .........
Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Swan Thursday
Our "Meals Out on Mondays" are a quality night out.
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/
Our "Meals Out on Mondays" are a quality night out.
Thursdays - The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH. Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner by fire exit from 8pm on or around table 26. Plus summer beach BBQ's and trips to Pride events.
Check our home page with loads more info - here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/
Space Youth Project Weymouth. (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
NEW! Weymouth LGBTQ+ Women & NB meet ups
This NEW group for LGBTQ+ Women & NB people has meet up twice in Weymouth (Nov / Dec 2023). It is hoped that this will become a regualr monthly meet up. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
This NEW group for LGBTQ+ Women & NB people has meet up twice in Weymouth (Nov / Dec 2023). It is hoped that this will become a regualr monthly meet up. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343
New (April 2024) Crossdressers and Transgender social group in Weymouth!
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
Dry Dock 6 - 7 St Thomas st, Weymouth DT4 8EW 6pm - 8pm.
Dorsets "This is Me" group said :- Starting Thursday 11th April 2024 new group in Weymouth. There is no name for them yet so just ask for Steve the group is for Crossdressers and Transgender only.
This new group will be meeting up weekly every Thursday.
More info contact Steve Mears 07394 415719
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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Check out our page of LGBT groups, we list a lot of them including Dorset Lesbian & Transgender groups.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/local--regional-lgbt-groups.html
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Here are your key LGBT+ not to miss Dorset Events for 2024!
Plan ahead and save these 2024 dates below to avoid disappointment!
Plan ahead and save these 2024 dates below to avoid disappointment!
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/
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/
Pub Pride - Friday May 31st 2024
Nationally and locally it runs again on Friday 31st May 2024 (local details tbc)
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
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
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
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.
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/
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/
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
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
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
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This page was last updated 25/04/2024 Weymouth Gay Group 2024
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Looking for a helpline or support? Check out our Helplines page we have lots of helpful links - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/helplinessupport-groups.html
This page was last updated 25/04/2024 Weymouth Gay Group 2024
email :- [email protected] X (akaTwitter) https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp and some where on facebook too!
Looking for a helpline or support? Check out our Helplines page we have lots of helpful links - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/helplinessupport-groups.html