Welcome to our lgbt events & diary page.
If it's an lgbt event in the Weymouth/Dorchester/Dorset area we should have it 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! Visit all our other Weymouth Gay Group pages for loads of local news, information, helplines and more!
Oh, and info on our twice weekly Weymouth pub meet ups.
If you know an event we should list here, tell us! We get loads of hits on our website and promote events on our twitter @weymouthgaygrp where we have over 1,000 followers!
If it's an lgbt event in the Weymouth/Dorchester/Dorset area we should have it 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! Visit all our other Weymouth Gay Group pages for loads of local news, information, helplines and more!
Oh, and info on our twice weekly Weymouth pub meet ups.
If you know an event we should list here, tell us! We get loads of hits on our website and promote events on our twitter @weymouthgaygrp where we have over 1,000 followers!
In a time .... and place .....far far away ....
Weymouth / Portland / Dorchester (& West Dorset) only had one or two lgbt events per month... now over 30 most months ... WOW! Join in and enjoy!
Regular monthy 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 Every Friday 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) 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month Weymouth,1st & 3rd Thursday each month Dorchester. Also groups in other parts of Dorset www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
For local PRIDES in Bournemouth & Dorchester check out our pride page http://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/gay-pride-events-news.html
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
Dorset LGBT pop up cafes
These monthly pop up Cafe events are organised by The Dorset LGBT Equality Network for community members who feel socially isolated. More info 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. Every third Wednesday in the month 2 – 4pm at Revolution Vinyl Cafe, Trinity Road, Weymouth (on harbourside). DT4 8TJ. See listings below for more info,
Bournemouth: new Women’s (Trans friendly/welcoming) pop up group, 3 – 5pm, 1st Wednesday of every month, starting next month (May 2nd), at Café Erte, 19 Queens Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6BA. Come along or for information contact Alex on 07742 957676
Bridport: Diversity Bridport – LGB&T Dorset equality Network Pop Up staring this month on 25th April 2pm at 6 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NQ Info Annabelle at Diversity Bridport https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport (see below)
Boscombe: being organised and will be in welcoming café in Pokesdown .
More info from The Dorset LGBT Network here - lgbtdorsetequality.network/?page_id=182
NEW! Bridport LGBT Group. Diversity Bridport
posted here 20/12/17 updated 18/1/2018. updated 4/4/2018 website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
The first meeting for this new group took place at The Woodman Inn Bridport on 17th Jan.
Anabelle writes :- "Hello all our next meeting is being held at the Ropemakers Bridport on the 7th February 2018 we are meeting there between 7pm and 9pm it is also the night the Open mic is on so if any of you want to entertain then you are welcome to take part I will confirm the time that it runs from but think it is 9pm to 11pm. We will also be back in the Woodman Inn, Bridport on the 21st February also keep a eye out for future news about a possible daytime meet."
Update 4/4/2018. Ok something new coming up starting on 4th Wednesday of every month we are planning on running a pop up cafe meeting at the Beach and Barnicott on South street Bridport from 2-5 for a coffee and a chat in conjunction with lgbt Dorset equality .
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. Formed in July 2016, we meet on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. At the pub great food is available and free parking (after 18.00hrs) is situated in the public car park on King Street. Entrance is usually through the garden gate into the pub from the smaller, lower section of the car park. Members living in the Salisbury, Lymington and Dorchester areas are regular attendees as well as those living more locally. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz if further information required.
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.
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.
Know a local lgbt event not listed? Tell us so that we can tell everyone! Our website here gets loads of hits. We also plug all local events on our Twitter (over 1,100 followers!) & Facebook pages. The Intercom Trust Directory has lots of info/links about local groups in the south west of UK. https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/directory/
Events diary ..........
Please Note :- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending. (We are not responsible for other groups, their events or contents of their websites. You should contact them directly about their events or any other comments/info/issues you may need/have)
It was with mixed feelings as we deleted the February list of local events (to make way for March & April). A record number - over 44 during LGBT History Month! We hope you were able to join in with some of them. Of note locally was Weymouth & Portland Council making history raising the Rainbow Flag at the council offices for the first time. Plus the first ever local LGBT radio show on our Community Radio station AIR. (on weekly - see below). Both projects have been suggested/supported by Weymouth Gay Group during the planning meetings months in advance. Weymouth Gay Group, happy to support the local LGBT community during our tenth year and beyond!
Know an event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We get loads of hits on our website.
April 36 events so far, more being added soon!
Sunday 1st Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 2nd (BH) Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes...
"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 2nd (BH) Weymouth Gay Group Nautico Lounge from 7pm
Tuesday 3rd Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 4th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 4th Diversity Bridport social meet up in The George West Bay Info https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 5th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester info www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 5th Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 6th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 8th Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Walk A 7 mile easy walk through the forests and heaths of Holt Heath Near Wimborne Minster Info https://www.goc.org.uk/events/7313
Sunday 8th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 9th Weymouth Gay Group Dorset Burger Company from 7pm
Tuesday 10th Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. At the pub great food is available and free parking (after 18.00hrs) is situated in the public car park on King Street. Entrance is usually through the garden gate into the pub from the smaller, lower section of the car park. Members living in the Salisbury, Lymington and Dorchester areas are regular attendees as well as those living more locally. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz if further information required.
Tuesday 10th Don't miss! 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.
Thursday 12th Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 13th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 15th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 16th Weymouth Gay Group The Stables, pizza & cider. From 7pm
Tuesday 17th Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 18th NEW! Pop Up lgbt Cafe Social Weymouth Revolution cafe Trinity Road Weymouth (on harbourside) A social event organised by The Dorset LGBT Equality Network and open to all. 2pm - 4pm. See poster below and our news page. This cafe meet will be on the 3rd Wednesday each month.
Wednesday 18th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 18th Diversity Bridport LGBT Social meet up The Woodman Inn South Street Bridport DT6 3NZ. 7pm
We WGG have had guys over the years saying their is nothing going on in Bridport. Now their is! So please go along with your friends and support this! website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 19th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 19th Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Walk From Halfway to Corfe Castle via Hartland Moor and Norden Wood A 6-mile circuit on mainly level terrain, taking in heathland across Hartland Moor to Corfe Castle via the Swanage Railway terminus at Norden, and returning via ancient Norden Wood. https://www.goc.org.uk/events/8493
Thursday 19th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 20th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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/
Sat/Sun 21/22nd Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group scuba diving in Weymouth Info http://www.glug.co.uk/dive-tripssocials.html You must be a fully paid up GLUG member to join a GLUG dive trip and you must have the required diving experience for the trip and that you are in good health. If you require further information or have questions about a specific trip, please email trips@glug.co.uk
Saturday 21st 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 22nd Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 23rd Weymouth Gay Group The new Slug & Lettuce
Tuesday 24th Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 25th New! Cafe event Bridport with Diversity Bridport & Dorset LGBT Equality Network. Annabelle writes:- "Starting up on 4th Wednesday of every month we are planning on running a pop up meeting at The Beach and Barnicott on South Street Bridport from 2-5pm for a coffee and a chat in conjunction with Dorset LGBT Equality Network. More info soon" website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 26th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 27th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 29th Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Walk Coastal circuit from Tyneham to Kimmeridge with spectacular views. A 7-mile coastal circuit from from the abandoned village at Tyneham to Kimmeridge via Worbarrow Bay and Gad Cliff returning along the coastal ridge. Two moderate climbs will yield magnificent views of the Purbeck coast.
Info https://www.goc.org.uk/events/8494
Sunday 29th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 30th Weymouth Gay Group The George fro 7pm
May 40 events so far, more events being added soon!
Two dates tbc - Diversity Bridport (Bridport LGBT Group) website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Tuesday 1st Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 2nd Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 3rd Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 3rd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 4th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 6th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 7th (BH) Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes...
"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 7th BH Weymouth Gay Group The Old Rooms Inn from 6pm
Tuesday 8th Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. At the pub great food is available and free parking (after 18.00hrs) is situated in the public car park on King Street. Entrance is usually through the garden gate into the pub from the smaller, lower section of the car park. Members living in the Salisbury, Lymington and Dorchester areas are regular attendees as well as those living more locally. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz if further information required.
Tuesday 8th Don't miss! 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.
Thursday 10th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 11th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 12th Exeter Pride see our pride pages for more info Website :- http://exeterpride.co.uk/
Sat 12th & Sun 13th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group GLUG Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in June, July & August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Sunday 13th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Lewesdon Hill / Stoke Abbott.
A circular walk of about 8 miles in west Dorset, taking in Lewesdon Hill, one of the highest points in Dorset, and the pretty village of Stoke Abbott. May be shortended a little if weather is poor. From our starting point, we'll go up and along Lewesdon Hill. From there we'll proceed to Stoke Abbott for our lunch break. After lunch we'll climb up to the Wessex Ridgeway and make our way back to our starting point via a slightly different way. Some climbing, some wooded paths and the possibiltity of a muddy lane if weather has been wet. Near Beaminster, Dorset, England Full details...
Sunday 13th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 14th Mental Health Awareness Week events in Dorset incl lgbt mental health.
Monday 14th Weymouth Gay Group The Kings Arms from 6pm
Tuesday 15th Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 16th NEW! Pop Up lgbt Cafe Social Weymouth Revolution cafe Trinity Road Weymouth (on harbourside) A social event organised by The Dorset LGBT Equality Network and open to all. 2pm - 4pm. See poster below and our news page. This cafe meet will be on the 3rd Wednesday each month.
Wednesday 16th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 17th IDAHOT day - more info see https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/idaho-may-17th.html
Thursday 17th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 17th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 18th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 19th 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 20th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 21st Weymouth Gay Group The Gloucester from 6pm
Tuesday 22nd Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 23rd New! Cafe event Bridport with Diversity Bridport & Dorset LGBT Equality Network. Annabelle writes:- "Starting up on 4th Wednesday of every month we are planning on running a pop up meeting at The Beach and Barnicott on South Street Bridport from 2-5pm for a coffee and a chat in conjunction with Dorset LGBT Equality Network. More info soon" website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 24th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Info soon
Thursday 24th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 25th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 27th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 28th BH Weymouth Gay Group The George from 6pm
Tuesday 29th Don't miss! 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.
Thursday 31st Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
June
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Sat 9th & Sun 10th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in July & August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Saturday 23rd Chesil Rocks 11am - midnight, with LONDON GAY MEN's CHORUS info www.chesilrocks.com
July
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Sat 7th & Sun 8th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in July & August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Saturday 14th Bournemouth Gay Pride - Bourne Free info www.bournefree.co.uk
August
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Sat 4th & Sun 5th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Sunday 26th Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) Info https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-aug-27.html
September
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Thursday 13th Weymouth Gay Group with special visit by members from Gay West
More 2018 events info soon, know an event not listed? Tell us! We get loads of hits on our website.
Regular local events/groups...
Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursdays Swan pub right hand corner by fire exit table 29 - or near by
Space Youth Project (for young people under 25) 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month in Weymouth,1st & 3rd Thursday each month Dorchester. www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Dorset walk 2nd and 5th Sunday, plus 4th Thursdays each month www.goc.org.uk
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
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
NEW! Bridport LGBT Group. Diversity Bridport
website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
The first meeting for this new group took place at The Woodman Inn Bridport on 17th Jan and they have future meet ups which are listed in our diary dates above.
Kiss ‘n MakeUp (Transgender Group) Bournemouth 3rd Saturday each month. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com
Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Formed in July 2016, we 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 if further information required.
MindOut Weymouth lgbt mental health support group every Friday 2-4pm in Weymouth
Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/ - Click here for the MindOut leaflet
http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/programme-weymouth/
Know an event not listed? Tell us, tell everyone. We get loads of hits on our website!
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Weymouth / Portland / Dorchester (& West Dorset) only had one or two lgbt events per month... now over 30 most months ... WOW! Join in and enjoy!
Regular monthy 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 Every Friday 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) 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month Weymouth,1st & 3rd Thursday each month Dorchester. Also groups in other parts of Dorset www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
For local PRIDES in Bournemouth & Dorchester check out our pride page http://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/gay-pride-events-news.html
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
Dorset LGBT pop up cafes
These monthly pop up Cafe events are organised by The Dorset LGBT Equality Network for community members who feel socially isolated. More info 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. Every third Wednesday in the month 2 – 4pm at Revolution Vinyl Cafe, Trinity Road, Weymouth (on harbourside). DT4 8TJ. See listings below for more info,
Bournemouth: new Women’s (Trans friendly/welcoming) pop up group, 3 – 5pm, 1st Wednesday of every month, starting next month (May 2nd), at Café Erte, 19 Queens Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6BA. Come along or for information contact Alex on 07742 957676
Bridport: Diversity Bridport – LGB&T Dorset equality Network Pop Up staring this month on 25th April 2pm at 6 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NQ Info Annabelle at Diversity Bridport https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport (see below)
Boscombe: being organised and will be in welcoming café in Pokesdown .
More info from The Dorset LGBT Network here - lgbtdorsetequality.network/?page_id=182
NEW! Bridport LGBT Group. Diversity Bridport
posted here 20/12/17 updated 18/1/2018. updated 4/4/2018 website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
The first meeting for this new group took place at The Woodman Inn Bridport on 17th Jan.
Anabelle writes :- "Hello all our next meeting is being held at the Ropemakers Bridport on the 7th February 2018 we are meeting there between 7pm and 9pm it is also the night the Open mic is on so if any of you want to entertain then you are welcome to take part I will confirm the time that it runs from but think it is 9pm to 11pm. We will also be back in the Woodman Inn, Bridport on the 21st February also keep a eye out for future news about a possible daytime meet."
Update 4/4/2018. Ok something new coming up starting on 4th Wednesday of every month we are planning on running a pop up cafe meeting at the Beach and Barnicott on South street Bridport from 2-5 for a coffee and a chat in conjunction with lgbt Dorset equality .
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. Formed in July 2016, we meet on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. At the pub great food is available and free parking (after 18.00hrs) is situated in the public car park on King Street. Entrance is usually through the garden gate into the pub from the smaller, lower section of the car park. Members living in the Salisbury, Lymington and Dorchester areas are regular attendees as well as those living more locally. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz if further information required.
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.
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.
Know a local lgbt event not listed? Tell us so that we can tell everyone! Our website here gets loads of hits. We also plug all local events on our Twitter (over 1,100 followers!) & Facebook pages. The Intercom Trust Directory has lots of info/links about local groups in the south west of UK. https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/directory/
Events diary ..........
Please Note :- Listing is no confirmation event is happening. You are advised to contact organiser before attending. (We are not responsible for other groups, their events or contents of their websites. You should contact them directly about their events or any other comments/info/issues you may need/have)
It was with mixed feelings as we deleted the February list of local events (to make way for March & April). A record number - over 44 during LGBT History Month! We hope you were able to join in with some of them. Of note locally was Weymouth & Portland Council making history raising the Rainbow Flag at the council offices for the first time. Plus the first ever local LGBT radio show on our Community Radio station AIR. (on weekly - see below). Both projects have been suggested/supported by Weymouth Gay Group during the planning meetings months in advance. Weymouth Gay Group, happy to support the local LGBT community during our tenth year and beyond!
Know an event not listed? Tell us tell everyone! We get loads of hits on our website.
April 36 events so far, more being added soon!
Sunday 1st Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 2nd (BH) Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes...
"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 2nd (BH) Weymouth Gay Group Nautico Lounge from 7pm
Tuesday 3rd Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 4th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 4th Diversity Bridport social meet up in The George West Bay Info https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 5th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester info www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 5th Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 6th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 8th Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Walk A 7 mile easy walk through the forests and heaths of Holt Heath Near Wimborne Minster Info https://www.goc.org.uk/events/7313
Sunday 8th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 9th Weymouth Gay Group Dorset Burger Company from 7pm
Tuesday 10th Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. At the pub great food is available and free parking (after 18.00hrs) is situated in the public car park on King Street. Entrance is usually through the garden gate into the pub from the smaller, lower section of the car park. Members living in the Salisbury, Lymington and Dorchester areas are regular attendees as well as those living more locally. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz if further information required.
Tuesday 10th Don't miss! 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.
Thursday 12th Weymouth Gay Group - The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 13th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 15th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 16th Weymouth Gay Group The Stables, pizza & cider. From 7pm
Tuesday 17th Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 18th NEW! Pop Up lgbt Cafe Social Weymouth Revolution cafe Trinity Road Weymouth (on harbourside) A social event organised by The Dorset LGBT Equality Network and open to all. 2pm - 4pm. See poster below and our news page. This cafe meet will be on the 3rd Wednesday each month.
Wednesday 18th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Wednesday 18th Diversity Bridport LGBT Social meet up The Woodman Inn South Street Bridport DT6 3NZ. 7pm
We WGG have had guys over the years saying their is nothing going on in Bridport. Now their is! So please go along with your friends and support this! website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 19th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 19th Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Walk From Halfway to Corfe Castle via Hartland Moor and Norden Wood A 6-mile circuit on mainly level terrain, taking in heathland across Hartland Moor to Corfe Castle via the Swanage Railway terminus at Norden, and returning via ancient Norden Wood. https://www.goc.org.uk/events/8493
Thursday 19th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 20th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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/
Sat/Sun 21/22nd Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group scuba diving in Weymouth Info http://www.glug.co.uk/dive-tripssocials.html You must be a fully paid up GLUG member to join a GLUG dive trip and you must have the required diving experience for the trip and that you are in good health. If you require further information or have questions about a specific trip, please email trips@glug.co.uk
Saturday 21st 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 22nd Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 23rd Weymouth Gay Group The new Slug & Lettuce
Tuesday 24th Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 25th New! Cafe event Bridport with Diversity Bridport & Dorset LGBT Equality Network. Annabelle writes:- "Starting up on 4th Wednesday of every month we are planning on running a pop up meeting at The Beach and Barnicott on South Street Bridport from 2-5pm for a coffee and a chat in conjunction with Dorset LGBT Equality Network. More info soon" website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 26th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 27th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 29th Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Walk Coastal circuit from Tyneham to Kimmeridge with spectacular views. A 7-mile coastal circuit from from the abandoned village at Tyneham to Kimmeridge via Worbarrow Bay and Gad Cliff returning along the coastal ridge. Two moderate climbs will yield magnificent views of the Purbeck coast.
Info https://www.goc.org.uk/events/8494
Sunday 29th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 30th Weymouth Gay Group The George fro 7pm
May 40 events so far, more events being added soon!
Two dates tbc - Diversity Bridport (Bridport LGBT Group) website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Tuesday 1st Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 2nd Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 3rd Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 3rd Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 4th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 6th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 7th (BH) Out in Purbeck Out in Purbeck is the idea of Karen in Swanage. She writes...
"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 7th BH Weymouth Gay Group The Old Rooms Inn from 6pm
Tuesday 8th Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday (19.30hrs onwards) each month at the White Hart in the centre of Wimborne Minster. At the pub great food is available and free parking (after 18.00hrs) is situated in the public car park on King Street. Entrance is usually through the garden gate into the pub from the smaller, lower section of the car park. Members living in the Salisbury, Lymington and Dorchester areas are regular attendees as well as those living more locally. Contact Tasmin on cd@qtee.biz if further information required.
Tuesday 8th Don't miss! 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.
Thursday 10th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 11th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 12th Exeter Pride see our pride pages for more info Website :- http://exeterpride.co.uk/
Sat 12th & Sun 13th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group GLUG Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in June, July & August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Sunday 13th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Lewesdon Hill / Stoke Abbott.
A circular walk of about 8 miles in west Dorset, taking in Lewesdon Hill, one of the highest points in Dorset, and the pretty village of Stoke Abbott. May be shortended a little if weather is poor. From our starting point, we'll go up and along Lewesdon Hill. From there we'll proceed to Stoke Abbott for our lunch break. After lunch we'll climb up to the Wessex Ridgeway and make our way back to our starting point via a slightly different way. Some climbing, some wooded paths and the possibiltity of a muddy lane if weather has been wet. Near Beaminster, Dorset, England Full details...
Sunday 13th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 14th Mental Health Awareness Week events in Dorset incl lgbt mental health.
Monday 14th Weymouth Gay Group The Kings Arms from 6pm
Tuesday 15th Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 16th NEW! Pop Up lgbt Cafe Social Weymouth Revolution cafe Trinity Road Weymouth (on harbourside) A social event organised by The Dorset LGBT Equality Network and open to all. 2pm - 4pm. See poster below and our news page. This cafe meet will be on the 3rd Wednesday each month.
Wednesday 16th Space Youth Project meeting up in Weymouth www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 17th IDAHOT day - more info see https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/idaho-may-17th.html
Thursday 17th Space Youth Project meeting up in Dorchester www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Thursday 17th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 18th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 19th 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 20th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 21st Weymouth Gay Group The Gloucester from 6pm
Tuesday 22nd Don't miss! 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.
Wednesday 23rd New! Cafe event Bridport with Diversity Bridport & Dorset LGBT Equality Network. Annabelle writes:- "Starting up on 4th Wednesday of every month we are planning on running a pop up meeting at The Beach and Barnicott on South Street Bridport from 2-5pm for a coffee and a chat in conjunction with Dorset LGBT Equality Network. More info soon" website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
Thursday 24th Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk. Info soon
Thursday 24th Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
Friday 25th 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 the coordinators.
EVERY Friday 2pm - 4pm at Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). 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 27th Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
Monday 28th BH Weymouth Gay Group The George from 6pm
Tuesday 29th Don't miss! 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.
Thursday 31st Weymouth Gay Group The Swan table 29 right hand corner by fire exit from 6pm
June
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Sat 9th & Sun 10th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in July & August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Saturday 23rd Chesil Rocks 11am - midnight, with LONDON GAY MEN's CHORUS info www.chesilrocks.com
July
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Sat 7th & Sun 8th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in July & August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - (More dates in August) http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Saturday 14th Bournemouth Gay Pride - Bourne Free info www.bournefree.co.uk
August
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Sat 4th & Sun 5th Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group. GLUG. Portland. This is open to anyone with a dive qualification. We aim to dive the Black Hawk, a shallow wreck with lots of life, including lobster, tom-pot blennies, nudibran and cookoo wrasses. Info and booking form - http://www.glug.co.uk/2018introukdive.html
Sunday 26th Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) Info https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-love-parade-pride-aug-27.html
September
Mondays Weymouth Gay Group venues tbc
Thursdays Weymouth Gay Group - Swan Pub
Thursday 13th Weymouth Gay Group with special visit by members from Gay West
More 2018 events info soon, know an event not listed? Tell us! We get loads of hits on our website.
Regular local events/groups...
Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursdays Swan pub right hand corner by fire exit table 29 - or near by
Space Youth Project (for young people under 25) 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month in Weymouth,1st & 3rd Thursday each month Dorchester. www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Gay Outdoor Club (GOC) Dorset walk 2nd and 5th Sunday, plus 4th Thursdays each month www.goc.org.uk
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Dorchester every Sunday Dorchester tel 07825 616524
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
NEW! Bridport LGBT Group. Diversity Bridport
website https://anabelle1payne.wixsite.com/diversitybridport
The first meeting for this new group took place at The Woodman Inn Bridport on 17th Jan and they have future meet ups which are listed in our diary dates above.
Kiss ‘n MakeUp (Transgender Group) Bournemouth 3rd Saturday each month. Contact Michelle michmo@live.com
Wimborne Girls - Trans at the Minster A group of trans girls meeting for chat and a drink in a relaxed and friendly environment. Formed in July 2016, we 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 if further information required.
MindOut Weymouth lgbt mental health support group every Friday 2-4pm in Weymouth
Adult Learning Centre Dorchester Road Weymouth (Almost opposite Rembrandt Hotel). Run by Dorset Mind. http://dorsetmind.uk/ - Click here for the MindOut leaflet
http://dorsetmind.uk/services-courses/west-dorset-support-groups/mindout-weymouth/programme-weymouth/
Know an event not listed? Tell us, tell everyone. We get loads of hits on our website!
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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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POP up lgbt cafe 3rd Wednesday each month at Revolutions Cafe on harbour side. . Revolution Vinyl Cafe is an amazing "alternative" type of cafe venue, and will be of special interest if you are a music fan from years gone by .... this event is run by the Dorset LGBT Equality Network. Many of our friends attend, so drop by if you can. 2 - 4pm Always on 3rd Wednesday of each month.
POP up lgbt cafe 3rd Wednesday each month at Revolutions Cafe on harbour side. . Revolution Vinyl Cafe is an amazing "alternative" type of cafe venue, and will be of special interest if you are a music fan from years gone by .... this event is run by the Dorset LGBT Equality Network. Many of our friends attend, so drop by if you can. 2 - 4pm Always on 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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Bourne free - Bournemouth Pride 2018 date ! Posted here 13/1/2018
We have heard that it will be Sat 14th July for the parade, stalls in lower gardens, and party in the triangle. More info when we get it. Don't forget that a group of us go on the train from Weymouth - picking up more of you along the way, every year. It's great to enjoy prides with a group, so no need to go alone! Info on other 2018 prides will be on our pride page when we update it .... soon. Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) is always on the Sunday August Bank Holiday. Sunday 27th August 2018.
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We have heard that it will be Sat 14th July for the parade, stalls in lower gardens, and party in the triangle. More info when we get it. Don't forget that a group of us go on the train from Weymouth - picking up more of you along the way, every year. It's great to enjoy prides with a group, so no need to go alone! Info on other 2018 prides will be on our pride page when we update it .... soon. Dorchester Love Parade (Pride) is always on the Sunday August Bank Holiday. Sunday 27th August 2018.
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Do you know a group or event not listed here? Or do you have some news to share? Tell us! Our gay prides page and our helplines page may also be useful for you.
Page last updated 24/4/2018 by C,. 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)
Page last updated 24/4/2018 by C,. 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)
