This is a social group for Gay and Bisexual men of all ages
their aim is to provide a space where gay people can meet and be themselves.
It is mainly non–scene, has discussions, presentations, social outings
etc. They meet regularly on Friday evenings, usually at a venue in Leeds
city centre.
Tel: Raymond on (0113) 2559973, email: contacts@leeds-gay-community.org.uk
(see: www.leeds-gay-community.org.uk).
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A youth group open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender young people. This group meets every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm in a central Leeds location. Activites include befriending, social events, discussions, support, health and safer sex information, help with benefits. You need to contact the group's youth worker on 07903 319 435 before attending, if there is no reply leave a message or try again. [top]
The Iranian Gay Community group is a monthly event for
Gay men to socialise. It began on August 30th and runs every
last wednesday of the month.
It is an opportunity for you to widen your social circle and get to know
others who are similar and share common experiences, thoughts and generally
be a place where you can relax and be yourself!
The group starts at 1pm in the Yorkshire MESMAC building.
If you would like some further details, please contact Pete Boyle, Community
Development Worker at Yorkshire MESMAC on (0113) 2444 209 or visit the group's webpage [top]
Gay Abandon is about 60 Lesbians and Gay men from all over Yorkshire who enjoy singing together. They've sung everywhere from Berlin and Paris to Leeds pubs and local prisons, but most importantly they have fun. Click here to visit their website.
Want to meet new friends or broaden your social circle? Join Leeds Stepping Out, a social group for lesbians and women questioning their heterosexuality. Women can join the email group, look at what activities other women are involved in and suggest events. We have a website and email group. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/leedssteppingout/ or write to leedssteppingout@yahoogroups.com asking to join. Membership is free.[top]
LGB people who are community activists, unpaid or paid workers,
or representatives from LGB organisations/organisations who work with LGB
people. They are involved in campaigning, consultation with policy makers,
networking, training and sharing good practice. Contact via Lucy Wilkinson – Leeds LGB Network, Leeds Involvement Project,Ground Floor, Unit 8, Gemini Park, Sheepscar Way, Leeds, LS7 3JB
Email: info@leedsinvolvement.org.uk
Tel: 0113 3073280
Fax: 0113 3073281
Minicom: 0113 3073282.
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A support group for LGB parents in West Yorkshire. They offer telephone and email support and run social and information days and events. For further details email: rainbowfamilynetwork@hotmail.com
A social group for bisexual men and women. For further details see their website www.westyorkshire.bi.org
A group of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) Disabled people
in Leeds , who wish to improve services used by LGB disabled people to ensure
that they meet their needs. Their activities include campaigning, consultation
with policy makers, networking, training and sharing good practice.
Contact via Quinn – Leeds Involvement Project, Ground Floor, Unit 8, Gemini Park, Sheepscar Way, Leeds, LS7 3JB
Email: info@leedsinvolvement.co.uk
Tel: 0113 3073280
Fax: 0113 3073281
Minicom: 0113 3073282
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Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Asian and Black Group (LGB ABC Group)
This is a social and support group for Asian and Black people, of all ages, who are Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual. The group meets every Sunday afternoon. It also runs an info-line (staffed on Sunday afternoons between 2 and 4pm). Tel 01274 744798 or email abc@mesmac.co.uk. [top]
This helpline provides information and support for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people. It is staffed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.30-8.45pm. Tel: 01274 723802. [top]
Bradford Lesbian and Gay Youth (BLAGY)
This is a social and support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people under the age of 25. Tel: 01274 744224 or email info@blagygroup.com (see www.blagygroup.com). [top]
This is a social group for Gay and Bisexual men of all ages. Contact Yorkshire MESMAC 01274 395815 for details. [top]
A support group for LGB parents in West Yorkshire. They offer telephone and email support and run social and information days and events. For further details email: rainbowfamilynetwork@hotmail.com
A social group for bisexual men and women. For further details see their website www.westyorkshire.bi.org
Bradford Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
This helpline provides information and support for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people. It is staffed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7-9.30pm. Tel: 01274 722206.(see www.gayswitchboard.org.uk) [top]
Sports Group
Badminton sessions will re-commence in the 2008. Held at a location in York, badminton takes place on Wednesday evening 8pm – 9pm and racquets are supplied. For further details, please contact Pete at the York office on 01904-620400.
If anyone has any suggestions for developing sports and activities groups in North Yorkshire, we would like to hear from you. Please direct your suggestions to Pete Blackburn at our York office on 01904-620400 or email p.blackburn@mesmac.co.uk. [top]
Married Men’s Work
From September 2004 there is a fortnightly group meeting in
Malton for men who have sex with men who are married or otherwise in a heterosexual
relationship, who want to meet other men in a similar situation. The group
is there to offer support and an opportunity to meet others, and is part
of a wider range of services such as one to one support with Yorkshire MESMAC
workers or counselling through the Yorkshire
MESMAC Counselling Service.
Contact Yorkshire MESMAC (North Yorkshire
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Rural Men's Group
North Yorkshire is a huge geographical area, and the lack of focussed scene or openly supportive venues means that guys can often experience isolation; or just a distinct lack of contact with other gay or bisexual men. Yorkshire MESMAC is keen to support groups throughout the more rural areas of the county, which provide an opportunity for men to get together in an open and safe environment. There is currently a group that meets in Northallerton on a Tuesday evening every 2 – 3 weeks. Get in touch of you would like to come along; or if you feel we could support a group in your area. Contact Yorkshire MESMAC (North Yorkshire Office) for details. [top]
Harrogate Mental Health Group
We are running a group in partnership with Harrogate Mental Health Day Services that provides an accepting and non-judgemental space for people from the LGBT community who may be experiencing mental health problems, from day to day stress, to more enduring illness, to talk about what’s going on for them, share their experiences and gain support. Currently meeting every second Thursday, 5-7pm, near the centre of Harrogate. Contact Yorkshire MESMAC (North Yorkshire Office) for details. [top]
Support Group
York & Districts LGBT Forum was established in February 2006. The forum has developed significantly to organise York Pride Picnic in the Park and work in partnership with other statutory agencies in York. We produce newsletters keeping LGBT people informed and up to date with information. We are a friendly innovative group that meets every six to eight weeks at Yorkshire MESMAC offices in York. Membership of the forum is free and open to LGBT people in York and surrounding districts. For further information about York & Districts LGBT Forum, please contact Pete Blackburn at our York office on 01904-620400 or email Pete at p.blackburn@mesmac.co.uk. [top]
The Fruitbowl Youth Group (for ages up to 25)
A youth group open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
and Questioning young people. This group meets every Wednesday evening from
6pm - 8pm in a central Wakefield location. It is an organised session where
we plan scheduled events. Some of the events already planned for the upcoming
months are cinema, bowling, rounders, games night, quizzes, treasure hunts,
football, a DVD night and many more. These events are requests from the
Fruitbowl members themselves. We also run issue based sessions around areas
such as sexual health, relationships, keeping safe, anything we feel could
benefit the group in their day to day life.
You can find out more about the Fruitbowl by calling 01924 211116 or by
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The Fruitbowl Early Drop-in
This is an informal session which will allow Fruitbowl members to come to the building for whatever reason, whether it be to use the PCs, catch up on study, read magazines and resources or maybe even to have a chat and a cup of coffee. Runs on Mondays 2 - 4pm. For more information call 01924 211116
OUT25+
A social group for Gay men and Lesbians aged over 25 who live or work in Wakefield and the surrounding areas. The group is for single people or couples who want to meet new people and join in social events such eating out, bowling and theatre/cinema trips.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at a pub in Wakefield. For further information. please contact Karen on 07714 664992 or Andrew on 07914 405168.
Rainbow Family Network
A support group for LGB parents in West Yorkshire. They offer telephone and email support and run social and information days and events. For further details email: rainbowfamilynetwork@hotmail.com
A social group for bisexual men and women. For further details see their website www.westyorkshire.bi.org
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