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Welcome to our local LGBT events & diary page. If it's a LGBT event in the Weymouth / Dorchester / Portland / 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 35 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 9-10pm 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 @weymouthgaygrp where we have over 1,400 followers!
For local LGBT news please check out our page here ... lots going on! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
A PC is best way to see us, please pull down all the menus on top blue banner.
Events below are also promoted on Weymouth's local LGBT radio show "Lets Get Busy Talking" AIR Radio 107.2 FM & online, Tuesdays 9-10pm 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 @weymouthgaygrp where we have over 1,400 followers!
For local LGBT news please check out our page here ... lots going on! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
A PC is best way to see us, please pull down all the menus on top blue banner.
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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 always in The Swan (Wetherspoons) on Thursdays. Table 29 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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Rogers Coffee Shop (updated 13/11/2018)
Sadly this monthly coffee shop meet up has been cancelled as Roger has closed his coffee shop.
Roger recently said “Having just received the ‘Best Community Involvement’ award at the WPCC - Service, Trade & Retail Awards, we are hugely proud that as a small business, reaching out to everyone is being recognised."
We wish him well for his health and future.
We will post any new coffee shop meet ups on here when known.
Sadly this monthly coffee shop meet up has been cancelled as Roger has closed his coffee shop.
Roger recently said “Having just received the ‘Best Community Involvement’ award at the WPCC - Service, Trade & Retail Awards, we are hugely proud that as a small business, reaching out to everyone is being recognised."
We wish him well for his health and future.
We will post any new coffee shop meet ups on here when known.
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Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be on Sat JULY 27th 2019!
A local Pride committee has been established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Your views and support are being requested following the open public meeting which took place in October. Interested? Check out our this page for more ! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pride-2019.html
Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be on Sat JULY 27th 2019!
A local Pride committee has been established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Your views and support are being requested following the open public meeting which took place in October. Interested? Check out our this page for more ! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pride-2019.html
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Events diary ..........
Know a LGBT event not listed? 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 9-10pm 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.)
Did you know... in September we listed over 40 local LGBT events, 34 in October, 32 so far listed for November.... so who says nothing for LGBT people in our area? Join in and enjoy!
November 32 events so far. More events added soon
Did you know... in September we listed over 40 local LGBT events, 34 in October!
If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone!
Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year. More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Thursday 1st Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 1st Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 2nd 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Monday 5th Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes... (updated 6/2/2018)
"Out in Purbeck meets the first Monday in the month from 7pm.This is a great opportunity to get together with like minded people ,make new friends and share interests etc in an informal and safe environment."
For further details contact Karen outinpurbeck@gmail.com
Monday 5th Weymouth Gay Group The White Hart from 6pm
Tuesday 6th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 7th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 8th Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Saturday 10th New! Stoford Coffee Morning (Just south of Yeovil) This regular coffee morning is on the second Saturday of each month from 11am – 3pm Stoford near Yeovil. The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly "Gay Table Sunday Roast Dinner" see our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Sunday 11th Boy George & Culture Club at Bournemouth BIC. Info - https://www.visitbournemouth.com/whats-on/boy-george-culture-club-life-tour and http://www.bic.co.uk/whats-on/culture-club-2018/
Monday 12th Transgender Awareness Week. See #TransAwrenessWeek on twitter for more info.
Monday 12th Weymouth Gay Group "Pies & Guys Night!" The Pie & Ale House. Please note is essential to book your seat in advance with us as this is a small & very popular venue. From 6pm
Tuesday 13th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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.
Tuesday 13th 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
Thursday 15th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 15th Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 16th 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 17th Kiss ‘n MakeUp Flirt Café/bar, 21 The Triangle , Bournemouth BH2 5RG 3rd Saturday monthly
Followed by a visit to the DYMK club. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
Sunday 18th Transgender Day of Remembrance near YEOVIL 3pm. There will be an opportunity for people to gather for a short act of remembrance at the Geranium Trust Court House Stoford Yeovil BA22 9UA. With Rev Robin Pfaff chaplain for Somerset Partnership N.H.S. Everybody is welcomed to stay for a cup of tea and slice of cake, to talk and meet. More info robin.pfaff@sompar.nhs.uk
Monday 19th Weymouth Gay Group The Old Rooms Inn from 6pm
Tuesday 20th Transgender Day of Remembrance. International, National and local events.
Keep tuned into our local LGBT Radio show for more info!
The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, is observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and to draw attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. We hope have details of any Dorset events / vigils here soon.
Bournemouth - Triangle 6pm candlelight Memorial info see on twitter @Inclusivecommunitychurch
Tuesday 20th Don't miss! Your 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.
**Special Transgender Day of Remembrance programme**
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 21st LGBT Cafe Social Weymouth - Please note sadly this event has been cancelled - As Rogers Coffee Shop has closed.
Wednesday 21st Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 21st Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Thursday 22nd Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 26th Weymouth Gay Group The George Inn & Grill from 6pm
Tuesday 27th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 28th Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Thursday 29th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Easy walk - RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, near Wareham. Full details...
Thursday 29th Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Thursday 29th- 1st Dec
Come As You Are Festival. Poole Lighthouse.
Info https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/come-as-you-are-festival/
Friday 30th Bullish - "A new mythical play with songs, negotiating ancient and new territories in trans-masculine gender and identity. This show drops a proverbial bull into a china shop and hopes it breaks everything."
By Camden People's Theatre - Poole Lighthouse part of the Come As You Are Festival. 8pm. (also on Sat 1st) Info - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/bullish/
Friday 30th Non Binary Electro hour by Camden People's Theatre - Poole Lighthouse part of the Come As You Are Festival. 9.30pm.
“What are you if you’re not a man or a woman, when the world forces you to be one or the other?
And what does drag even mean if you’re not a king or a queen? Also…how can I make this into a musical?”
Non-Binary Electro Hour brings together noise about queer life, and desire for queer/trans bodies, with a brief punk history of drag outside the boxes – from queer stars of stage and screen to the gender-bending icons of today. Expect songs, sci fi, strip-tease, and spoken word. This modern-day revue is a messed up take on what it’s like to be in-between categories.
Info - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/non-binary-electro-hour/
December 33 events so far, more events added soon
Did you know... in November we listed over 31 local LGBT events, 34 in October, 40 in September!
If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone!
Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman Inn, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year. More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Saturday 1st World AIDs Day - events world wide. info - https://www.worldaidsday.org/
Saturday 1st Bullish - "A new mythical play with songs, negotiating ancient and new territories in trans-masculine gender and identity. This show drops a proverbial bull into a china shop and hopes it breaks everything."
By Camden People's Theatre - Poole Lighthouse part of the Come As You Are Festival. 8pm.
Info - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/bullish/
Saturday 1st Come As You Are - Panel Discussion 3pm Lighthouse Poole. "As part of the Come As You Are Festival, Lighthouse and Camden People’s Theatre will be partnering with local trans and LGBTQIA+ organisations to curate a panel discussion exploring experiences and issues that are pertinent to the local trans, non-binary and gender queer community in Dorset." Info https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/panel-discussion/
Saturday 1st I'm Bitter About Glitter & Deuce Double Bill 5.30pm Lighthouse Poole. Part of Come As You Are Festival
I'm Bitter About Glitter - This family-friendly performance collides extravagant fantasy and the reality of mother and child making a piece of work together. I’m Bitter About Glitter is a gentle exploration of identity and how this is presented in terms of gender and choice; also the roles we play throughout our lives. The piece originally commissioned by Tom Marshman (Deuce), and intended for children and adults to enjoy together – welcomes adult audiences as part of the Come As You Are Festival.
Deuce - This work explores the 30th anniversary of the introduction of Section 28, the infamous legislation that banned local authorities from ‘promoting’ homosexuality and had a profoundly damaging effect on the ability to be visible as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) person without fear of, or actual, reprisal. Growing up in the grip of clause 28 Tom and Rachael took their role models where they could find them, from Martina Navratilova, The Fall Guy, Princess Leigh to Cindy and KD Lang. Deuce explores female masculinities and male femininities using pop cultural references to unpick historical representations of gender non-conformity and reinsert/instate them (and their relevance) into contemporary ‘queer’ discourse.
Info on both above here - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/bitter-about-glitter-and-deuce/
Sunday 2nd New! Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly coffee morning too. See our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Monday 3rd Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes... (updated 6/2/2018)
"Out in Purbeck meets the first Monday in the month from 7pm.This is a great opportunity to get together with like minded people ,make new friends and share interests etc in an informal and safe environment."
Monday 3rd Weymouth Gay Group The Somerset from 6pm
Tuesday 4th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 5th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 6th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 6th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 7th 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 8th New! Stoford Coffee Morning (Just south of Yeovil) This regular coffee morning is on the second Saturday of each month from 11am – 3pm Stoford near Yeovil. The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly "Gay Table Sunday Roast Dinner" see our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Sunday 9th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Moderate Walk. The Jurassic Coast to Durlston Castle near Swanage. Full details...
Monday 10th Weymouth Gay Group Nautico Lounge from 6pm
Tuesday 11th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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.
Tuesday 11th 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
Thursday 13th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Saturday 15th Kiss ‘n MakeUp Flirt Café/bar, 21 The Triangle , Bournemouth BH2 5RG 3rd Saturday monthly
Followed by a visit to the DYMK club. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
Monday 17th Weymouth Gay Group Group Christmas Dinner ! Advanced booking essential. Talk to Graham at our pub meet ups for more info. You need to book NOW as very few places left.
Tuesday 18th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 19th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 19th Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
Thursday 20th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Easy walk. Wareham Forest Lawson Clump and Morden Bog Full details...
Thursday 20th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 20th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 21st 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Sunday 23rd New! Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly coffee morning too. See our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Monday 24th Weymouth Gay Group venue tbc
Tuesday 25th Normally tonight it's your Local LGBT radio show. Check back later to see if LGBT Santa is in town and on AIR!
Thursday 27th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Sunday 30th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Moderate walk Halfway Inn to Wareham via Stoborough Heath and River Frome Full details..
Monday 31st Weymouth Gay Group New Year eves special - info later.
January 2019 more events and info later
Mondays - Weymouth Gay Group different pubs around town
Thursdays - Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
2019 - Advance notice! More events & info in early 2019
February LGBT History Month. National & local events
May 11th Exeter Pride (tbc)
May 15th Julian Clary at The Lighthouse Poole. info https://julianclary.co.uk/julian-clary-live-on-stage-born-to-mince-uk-tour-2019
May 17th IDAHOT Day -International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/
June 22nd Exmouth Pride
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
July (normally 2nd weekend tbc) BourneFree - Bournemouth Pride (see below)
July 20th Isle of Wight Pride
July 27th Weymouth & Portland's first Pride! (see below)
Aug 2,3 & 4th Brighton Pride Festival
Aug 25th Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) (See below)
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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Know a LGBT event not listed? 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 9-10pm 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.)
Did you know... in September we listed over 40 local LGBT events, 34 in October, 32 so far listed for November.... so who says nothing for LGBT people in our area? Join in and enjoy!
November 32 events so far. More events added soon
Did you know... in September we listed over 40 local LGBT events, 34 in October!
If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone!
Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year. More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Thursday 1st Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 1st Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 2nd 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Monday 5th Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes... (updated 6/2/2018)
"Out in Purbeck meets the first Monday in the month from 7pm.This is a great opportunity to get together with like minded people ,make new friends and share interests etc in an informal and safe environment."
For further details contact Karen outinpurbeck@gmail.com
Monday 5th Weymouth Gay Group The White Hart from 6pm
Tuesday 6th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 7th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 8th Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Saturday 10th New! Stoford Coffee Morning (Just south of Yeovil) This regular coffee morning is on the second Saturday of each month from 11am – 3pm Stoford near Yeovil. The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly "Gay Table Sunday Roast Dinner" see our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Sunday 11th Boy George & Culture Club at Bournemouth BIC. Info - https://www.visitbournemouth.com/whats-on/boy-george-culture-club-life-tour and http://www.bic.co.uk/whats-on/culture-club-2018/
Monday 12th Transgender Awareness Week. See #TransAwrenessWeek on twitter for more info.
Monday 12th Weymouth Gay Group "Pies & Guys Night!" The Pie & Ale House. Please note is essential to book your seat in advance with us as this is a small & very popular venue. From 6pm
Tuesday 13th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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.
Tuesday 13th 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
Thursday 15th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 15th Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 16th 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 17th Kiss ‘n MakeUp Flirt Café/bar, 21 The Triangle , Bournemouth BH2 5RG 3rd Saturday monthly
Followed by a visit to the DYMK club. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
Sunday 18th Transgender Day of Remembrance near YEOVIL 3pm. There will be an opportunity for people to gather for a short act of remembrance at the Geranium Trust Court House Stoford Yeovil BA22 9UA. With Rev Robin Pfaff chaplain for Somerset Partnership N.H.S. Everybody is welcomed to stay for a cup of tea and slice of cake, to talk and meet. More info robin.pfaff@sompar.nhs.uk
Monday 19th Weymouth Gay Group The Old Rooms Inn from 6pm
Tuesday 20th Transgender Day of Remembrance. International, National and local events.
Keep tuned into our local LGBT Radio show for more info!
The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, is observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and to draw attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. We hope have details of any Dorset events / vigils here soon.
Bournemouth - Triangle 6pm candlelight Memorial info see on twitter @Inclusivecommunitychurch
Tuesday 20th Don't miss! Your 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.
**Special Transgender Day of Remembrance programme**
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 21st LGBT Cafe Social Weymouth - Please note sadly this event has been cancelled - As Rogers Coffee Shop has closed.
Wednesday 21st Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 21st Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Thursday 22nd Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Monday 26th Weymouth Gay Group The George Inn & Grill from 6pm
Tuesday 27th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 28th Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Thursday 29th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Easy walk - RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne, near Wareham. Full details...
Thursday 29th Weymouth Gay Group Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Thursday 29th- 1st Dec
Come As You Are Festival. Poole Lighthouse.
Info https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/come-as-you-are-festival/
Friday 30th Bullish - "A new mythical play with songs, negotiating ancient and new territories in trans-masculine gender and identity. This show drops a proverbial bull into a china shop and hopes it breaks everything."
By Camden People's Theatre - Poole Lighthouse part of the Come As You Are Festival. 8pm. (also on Sat 1st) Info - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/bullish/
Friday 30th Non Binary Electro hour by Camden People's Theatre - Poole Lighthouse part of the Come As You Are Festival. 9.30pm.
“What are you if you’re not a man or a woman, when the world forces you to be one or the other?
And what does drag even mean if you’re not a king or a queen? Also…how can I make this into a musical?”
Non-Binary Electro Hour brings together noise about queer life, and desire for queer/trans bodies, with a brief punk history of drag outside the boxes – from queer stars of stage and screen to the gender-bending icons of today. Expect songs, sci fi, strip-tease, and spoken word. This modern-day revue is a messed up take on what it’s like to be in-between categories.
Info - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/non-binary-electro-hour/
December 33 events so far, more events added soon
Did you know... in November we listed over 31 local LGBT events, 34 in October, 40 in September!
If you know of a local lgbt event not listed, please tell us, tell everyone!
Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman Inn, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year. More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
Saturday 1st World AIDs Day - events world wide. info - https://www.worldaidsday.org/
Saturday 1st Bullish - "A new mythical play with songs, negotiating ancient and new territories in trans-masculine gender and identity. This show drops a proverbial bull into a china shop and hopes it breaks everything."
By Camden People's Theatre - Poole Lighthouse part of the Come As You Are Festival. 8pm.
Info - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/bullish/
Saturday 1st Come As You Are - Panel Discussion 3pm Lighthouse Poole. "As part of the Come As You Are Festival, Lighthouse and Camden People’s Theatre will be partnering with local trans and LGBTQIA+ organisations to curate a panel discussion exploring experiences and issues that are pertinent to the local trans, non-binary and gender queer community in Dorset." Info https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/panel-discussion/
Saturday 1st I'm Bitter About Glitter & Deuce Double Bill 5.30pm Lighthouse Poole. Part of Come As You Are Festival
I'm Bitter About Glitter - This family-friendly performance collides extravagant fantasy and the reality of mother and child making a piece of work together. I’m Bitter About Glitter is a gentle exploration of identity and how this is presented in terms of gender and choice; also the roles we play throughout our lives. The piece originally commissioned by Tom Marshman (Deuce), and intended for children and adults to enjoy together – welcomes adult audiences as part of the Come As You Are Festival.
Deuce - This work explores the 30th anniversary of the introduction of Section 28, the infamous legislation that banned local authorities from ‘promoting’ homosexuality and had a profoundly damaging effect on the ability to be visible as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) person without fear of, or actual, reprisal. Growing up in the grip of clause 28 Tom and Rachael took their role models where they could find them, from Martina Navratilova, The Fall Guy, Princess Leigh to Cindy and KD Lang. Deuce explores female masculinities and male femininities using pop cultural references to unpick historical representations of gender non-conformity and reinsert/instate them (and their relevance) into contemporary ‘queer’ discourse.
Info on both above here - https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/whats-on/2018/bitter-about-glitter-and-deuce/
Sunday 2nd New! Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly coffee morning too. See our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Monday 3rd Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes... (updated 6/2/2018)
"Out in Purbeck meets the first Monday in the month from 7pm.This is a great opportunity to get together with like minded people ,make new friends and share interests etc in an informal and safe environment."
Monday 3rd Weymouth Gay Group The Somerset from 6pm
Tuesday 4th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 5th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 6th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 6th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 7th 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Saturday 8th New! Stoford Coffee Morning (Just south of Yeovil) This regular coffee morning is on the second Saturday of each month from 11am – 3pm Stoford near Yeovil. The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly "Gay Table Sunday Roast Dinner" see our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Sunday 9th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Moderate Walk. The Jurassic Coast to Durlston Castle near Swanage. Full details...
Monday 10th Weymouth Gay Group Nautico Lounge from 6pm
Tuesday 11th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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.
Tuesday 11th 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
Thursday 13th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Saturday 15th Kiss ‘n MakeUp Flirt Café/bar, 21 The Triangle , Bournemouth BH2 5RG 3rd Saturday monthly
Followed by a visit to the DYMK club. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
Monday 17th Weymouth Gay Group Group Christmas Dinner ! Advanced booking essential. Talk to Graham at our pub meet ups for more info. You need to book NOW as very few places left.
Tuesday 18th Don't miss! - 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.
Chilling with Charity 8 - 9pm with requests, call the studio 01305 83 60 40 with your favorite songs.
9 -10pm "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT hour 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 19th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 19th Bridport LGBT Group (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman pub, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
Thursday 20th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Easy walk. Wareham Forest Lawson Clump and Morden Bog Full details...
Thursday 20th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 20th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 21st 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.
Click here for the MindOut leaflet More info http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/ Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/
Sunday 23rd New! Gay Table Roast Dinners Stoford (Just south of Yeovil)
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.” The venue is Paul’s private home in Stoford. You can contact him, for full details, via this email geraniumtrust@gmail.com
Paul also runs a monthly coffee morning too. See our news page for more info - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
Monday 24th Weymouth Gay Group venue tbc
Tuesday 25th Normally tonight it's your Local LGBT radio show. Check back later to see if LGBT Santa is in town and on AIR!
Thursday 27th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Sunday 30th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Moderate walk Halfway Inn to Wareham via Stoborough Heath and River Frome Full details..
Monday 31st Weymouth Gay Group New Year eves special - info later.
January 2019 more events and info later
Mondays - Weymouth Gay Group different pubs around town
Thursdays - Weymouth Gay Group The Swan Pub table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
2019 - Advance notice! More events & info in early 2019
February LGBT History Month. National & local events
May 11th Exeter Pride (tbc)
May 15th Julian Clary at The Lighthouse Poole. info https://julianclary.co.uk/julian-clary-live-on-stage-born-to-mince-uk-tour-2019
May 17th IDAHOT Day -International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/
June 22nd Exmouth Pride
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
July (normally 2nd weekend tbc) BourneFree - Bournemouth Pride (see below)
July 20th Isle of Wight Pride
July 27th Weymouth & Portland's first Pride! (see below)
Aug 2,3 & 4th Brighton Pride Festival
Aug 25th Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) (See below)
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 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 Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes... (updated 6/2/2018)
"Out in Purbeck meets the first Monday in the month from 7pm.This is a great opportunity to get together with like minded people ,make new friends and share interests etc in an informal and safe environment."
For further details contact Karen outinpurbeck@gmail.com
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 at Rogers Coffee Shop, St Thomas Street, Weymouth (between The Swan & Town Bridge).
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
Bridport Pop Up new at Beach & Barnicote cafe 6 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NQ last Wednesday each month. Joint event between Diversity Bridport and the Dorset lgbt Equality Network. Contact Annabelle (Diversity Bridport) via https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
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
Bridport LGBT Group (updated 2/11/2018) (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman Inn, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
In July 2018, they changed their name from Diversity Bridport to Bridport LGBT Group.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/128363247865682/
More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
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 Flirt Café/bar, 21 The Triangle , Bournemouth BH2 5RG 3rd Saturday monthly
Followed by a visit to the DYMK club. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
Charity on AIR - 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/ Chilling with Charity 8pm- 9pm, "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT with Charity 9pm-10pm with local lgbt events & news. DnE's brilliant (transgender) song "Lights" starts the LGBT hour 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 on our news page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
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.
Dorset Pride events 2018 & 2019
Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride 14th July 2018.
Expected to be on Sat 13th July 2019 tbc
See over 200 photos & videos plus newspaper reports here...
weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-photo-2018.html
Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be on Sat JULY 27th 2019!
A local Pride committee has been established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Your views and support are being requested following the open public meeting which took place in October. Interested? Check out our this page for more ! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pride-2019.html
Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) August 26th 2018.
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-aug-26-2018.html
More 2018/9 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/
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. Know a local lgbt event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We also plug local lgbt events on our Twitter (over 1,400 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 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 Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes... (updated 6/2/2018)
"Out in Purbeck meets the first Monday in the month from 7pm.This is a great opportunity to get together with like minded people ,make new friends and share interests etc in an informal and safe environment."
For further details contact Karen outinpurbeck@gmail.com
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 at Rogers Coffee Shop, St Thomas Street, Weymouth (between The Swan & Town Bridge).
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
Bridport Pop Up new at Beach & Barnicote cafe 6 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NQ last Wednesday each month. Joint event between Diversity Bridport and the Dorset lgbt Equality Network. Contact Annabelle (Diversity Bridport) via https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
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
Bridport LGBT Group (updated 2/11/2018) (previously known as Diversity Bridport) Please note - this group has been changing it's dates, venues and times recently. Thus you are advised to contact them direct for up to date meeting info via their facebook page. We are unsure if their email, twitter or website are functioning. If you live in the Bridport area and wish to have a local LGBT monthly meet up, we are sure they would love to hear from you! They have been meeting in The Woodman Inn, and Beach & Barnicot cafe monthly during the last year.
In July 2018, they changed their name from Diversity Bridport to Bridport LGBT Group.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/128363247865682/
More info call Annabelle phone 01308 538897
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 Flirt Café/bar, 21 The Triangle , Bournemouth BH2 5RG 3rd Saturday monthly
Followed by a visit to the DYMK club. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com Facebook page – KissNmakeup
Charity on AIR - 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/ Chilling with Charity 8pm- 9pm, "Lets Get Busy Talking" LGBT with Charity 9pm-10pm with local lgbt events & news. DnE's brilliant (transgender) song "Lights" starts the LGBT hour 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 on our news page - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth--dorset.html
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.
Dorset Pride events 2018 & 2019
Bourne Free - Bournemouth Pride 14th July 2018.
Expected to be on Sat 13th July 2019 tbc
See over 200 photos & videos plus newspaper reports here...
weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-photo-2018.html
Weymouth & Portland Pride - a First!
Weymouth & Portland Pride 2019 will be on Sat JULY 27th 2019!
A local Pride committee has been established (October 2018) to drive this project froward with key local LGBT people, business and others. Your views and support are being requested following the open public meeting which took place in October. Interested? Check out our this page for more ! - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pride-2019.html
Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) August 26th 2018.
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-aug-26-2018.html
More 2018/9 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/
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. Know a local lgbt event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We also plug local lgbt events on our Twitter (over 1,400 followers!) & Facebook pages.
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Page last updated 13/11/2018. Weymouth Gay Group 2018
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Page last updated 13/11/2018. Weymouth Gay Group 2018
email :- weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com Twitter @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)
