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women-only

Hiking Dykes

Sheffield-based lesbian walking group, walks every 2/3 weeks.
Phone: Deena 0114 268 6409 or Pauline 01623 550209.

Hull Lesbian Line

Confidential helpline for all women, run by lesbians: someone to talk to, what's on info, befriending service.
When? staffed Mon 7-9pm, a/phone other times.
Phone: 01482 214 331

Leeds Stepping Out

A social egroup for women who are lesbian or questioning their sexuality. We arrange social outings and gatherings through our email list such as visits to pubs, group meals, outings to art galleries and so on. The egroup is secure and moderated. Members are invited to make their own suggestions for social events. Women only. Inclusive also to married, bisexual, intersex or trans women.
Where? Blayds Bar, Blayd's Yard, Lower Briggate, Leeds
When? 8pm on first Sat and third Wednesday of every month
Email: leedssteppingout-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Web: groups.yahoo.com/group/leedssteppingout

North Derbyshire L&B Women's Group.

Support and social activities. Contact us for venue details or to be added to our email forum.
When? Thursdays, every 4 weeks, 7-9pm: 16 Nov, 14 Dec 06 etc.
Phone: Chelle 01246 559431
Email: chelledavey@nhs.net

Northern Older Lesbian Network

Group for older lesbians.
When? 1st Sat of month, 1-5pm.
Phone: Viv 01422 383959 or B 0113 257 9214

Nosh up North

Women's dining/social group.
Where? Varied restaurants, Regional
When? 1st Sat of the month
Phone: Georgia on 07746325392.

Older lesbian meeting point

Meet up with other lesbians.
Where? Upstairs, The Bohemian Cafe, 53 Chesterfield Rd, Sheffield, Regional
When? 1st Sat, 7-9pm starting 3rd Nov.
Phone: Irene 0788 176 6829 8-9pm

PAWW - Pooches and women who walk

Sociable, dog-friendly walking group in Yorkshire area. Walks every 4-6 weeks.
Email: pawww@talktalk.net

Sellafield Women's Peace Camp

Peace camp. Probable lift from Leeds. All women welcomed.
When? Bi-monthly 3rd w/end
Phone: 0113 262 1534

Sheffield Lesbian Support Line & Group

Phoneline and support group.
When? Wed 8-11pm.
Phone: 0114 249 1630

Something in Sheffield

An email social group in Sheffield for lesbians. Monthly pub meets, regular meals out, anything you want to organise. For instructions on how to join, email us.
Email: somethinginsheffield@yahoogroups.co.uk

SpokesWomen

Bradford-based women's cycling group. Regular rides for all abilities.
Phone: 01274 499336.

W Yorks Jewish Lesbian and Bisexual Group

Meet 1st Fri of month. Contact via Bradford Switchboard.
When? 1st Fri of the month

Wayward Women

Lesbian walking group.
When? Fortnightly, Sundays
Phone: Sue 0113 262 3298
Email: sue@cardinaldp.demon.co.uk

York Lesbian Line

Phoneline.
When? Fri 7.30-9pm. 24 a/phone.
Phone: 01904 646812
Post: PO Box 225, York YO1 1AA.

York Over 35s Women's Social Group

Social group for women over 35.
Phone: 01757 249 679

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men-only

Bradford Social Group for G/B Men

A city centre-based social group for g/b men looking to make friends other than only on the scene.
When? Meets first Fri of month.
Phone: Andy 01274 395815

Caffmos

Community for older gay and bisexual men and their admirers. Regular meets in Sheffield.
Phone: 01273 220995
Post: Caffmos, PO Box 2273, Hove, BN3 2GF
Email: caffmos@aol.com
Web: www.caffmoscommunity.com

Calderdale & Kirklees Men's Support Line

Are you in a relationship with a woman but also attracted to men? Confidential advice, information. Tel/Text number below.
When? 24 hours, Mon-Fri
Phone: 07955 872307

Harrogate Gay

Harrogate-gay aims to bring local gay and bisexual men together socially by: organising activities, and informing them of forthcoming local events or group meetings.
Phone: 07960 135180
Email: harrogate-gay-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web: groups.yahoo.com/group/harrogate-gay/

Huddersfield Gay Group (HuGG)

Social group for gay men. Town centre meets. Games and guest speakers. Refreshments. Condoms and lube available. Also dining out, 10 pin bowling, theatre, weekends away, scene visits.
When? Tues 8pm
Phone: 0777 358 8628.
Email: info@hugg.org.uk
Web: www.hugg.org.uk
Related pages: Give us a HuGG!

Leeds Gay Community

Men's social group. Meets weekly in city-centre venue.
When? Fri 7.45
Phone: Raymond 0113 255 9973 or Leeds Switchboard.
Post: PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Web: www.leeds-gay-community.org.uk

MSM

Action on sexual Health for gay & bi men in Calderdale & Kirklees.
Phone: 01422 341764.

NGN

Northern Gay Naturists - Successors to Androz & Ganymede.
Post: NGN, PO Box 19, Wakefield WF1 2YE.

North Derbyshire Gay Men's Social Group

Contact for details.
Where? Yellow Lion, Saltergate, Chesterfield
When? Last Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm.
Phone: Gary 01246 559431
Email: garywoodhouse@nhs.net

North Derbyshire Gay Men's Support Group.

Contact for details.
When? 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm.
Phone: Gary 01246 559431
Email: garywoodhouse@nhs.net

Northallerton Area Gay Men's Group

Meets 1st & 3rd Tues.
Phone: Rob 01904 620400.

P2P

A newly diagnosed HIV positive Gay/Bisexual/MSM course. It runs for 6 weeks at a safe, confidential, city centre location and has a variety of guest speakers who can provide additional information about HIV and how to live with it.
When? Each Tuesday 6-8pm
Phone: Yorkshire MESMAC on 0113 244 4209 and ask for Pete or Tom.
Fax: 0113 245 8233
Post: P2P, Po Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Email: t.hunt@mesmac.co.uk

Pink Kink

Gay S&M group. Sane & mutual.
Post: Send SAE to Pink Kink, c/o Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN.

Sheffield Gay Youth Group

Social/support group for young lgb men and men questioning their sexuality.
Phone: Kerr/Aiden/Louise 0114 228 9266 or 0114 270 1010.

Shout! Centre

Health and community centre for gay and bisexual men, offering a range of health, social and welfare services. (No relation to Shout! magazine)
When? Thurs 6.30pm-9.30pm.
Phone: 0114 226 1900

York Gay Group

Social gay group for gay men in York.
Where? The Workshop, Marygate Lane, York
When? 3rd Thurs of month
Phone: Richard 01904 655199 or Rob 01904 620400.

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black/asian

BCAT

Sexual health/HIV advice and info for black/Asian people.
Phone: 0113 307 0300.

Indigo

Sheffield monthly support group for lgb people from black and minotiry ethnic communities.
Phone: 0114 226 1900 or 07974 199230

Kali Group

Asian and Black lgb community group & phoneline.
When? Sun 2pm - 4pm, answerphone other times.
Phone: 01274 744798
Post: c/o PO Box 267, Bradford BD1 5XT.

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disabled people

Freedom Deaf Group

Group for deaf lgb people.
When? Meets 1st Fri of month.
Phone: Daniel 01302 872994 (minicom/voice/fax), or Keith 01302 789538 (minicom only).
Post: FDG, 1 Ainsthorpe Rd, Toll Barr DN5 0RD.

Peer Support Service

Confidential listening service provided by disabled people for disabled people. Contact Pauline Ellis, Peer Support, Leeds Centre for Integrated Living.
Phone: 0113 214 3597 (24 a/phone), gen enq 214 3594, minicom 214 3598.

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bisexual

Sheffield BiWeekly Group

A social and support network for bisexual women and men which meets twice a month in Sheffield. We welcome bisexual people, those who think they might be bi, those who thought they were heterosexual but are now wondering, those who thought they were lesbian/gay but are now wondering.
When? 2nd and last Friday of each month
Phone: 0114 226 1900 for more info
Email: tony.atkin@chiv.nhs.uk
Web: www.bi-weekly.org.uk

West Yorkshire Bi Group

Friendship and support group.
Web: westyorkshire.bi.org

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transsexual/transgender

Press for Change (S Yorks)

Working for equality and respect for all transsexual people. Phone Krystyna for advice & support
When? Mondays 7.30-9.30pm
Phone: 0114 258 9706
Web: www.transsexual.org.uk

Switch

An afternoon social group for transgendered male to females at a safe, confidential, city centre location. We welcome anybody who is starting to identify or have identified as MTF no matter what stage of your transition you are at. We will respect your right to self identify and will call you by your chosen pronoun and name. Your medical history will be yours to talk about when you feel comfortable. We understand it may be difficult to talk about your feelings with your friends, family and partners so we will be happy to listen without judgment and to introduce you to new friends.
When? 2-4pm on alternate Tuesdays
Phone: Yorkshire MESMAC on 0113 244 4209 and ask for Pete or Tom.
Fax: 0113 245 8233
Post: Switch, Po Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Email: t.hunt@mesmac.co.uk

T-boys

Social meeting for Female To Male Trans people and their partners. We meet in either Sheffield or Leeds.
When? Every second weekend
Phone: Lee 0702 11 22 998
Email: tboysuk@yahoo.co.uk

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youth and student

Base 10

Drugs project for 21 and under, families and friends.
Phone: 0113 243 3552.

BLAGY

Support for young lgbs in Bradford.
Post: BLAGY, PO Box 267, Bradford BD1 5XT

Bradford & Ilkley Community College

Student union lgb group
Phone: Bradford: 01274 753007 Ilkley: 01943 607768
Post: Bradford Campus: SU, Great Horton Road, Bradford BD7 1AY
Ilkley campus: SU, Wells Rd, Ilkley LS29 9RD

The Fruitbowl

LGB youth group for under 25s, Wakefield.
Phone: Tony 01924 211116.

GALYIC

Gay and Lesbian Youth in Calderdale. Meets weekly, penpal scheme, 121 support, counselling and advocacy.
When? Weekly - phone for details
Phone: helpline 01422 320099.

Huddersfield (Kirklees) L&G Switchboard

Confidential support, advice and info for Hudds LesBiGay Youth Group. Tues/Sun 7-9pm.
Phone: 01484 538070 24 hour a/phone.
Post: PO Box 293 HD1 1WV.

Hull GAP

Support groups for under 25 lgbs, offering advice, counselling and trips.
Phone: 01482 589142

Leeds Student Friend

Confidential listening and info run by and for lgb students in Leeds.
When? Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30-10pm termtime only.
Phone: 0113 246 9690

Leeds University Union LGB Soc

Drop-in 1-2pm weekdays during term, upstairs in Union.
Post: PO Box157, Leeds.

The Market Place

Young people's information and support drop-in on any issues that young people face. Free condoms. Free counselling and one to one support.
Where? 28 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ MAP
When? Drop-in Mon and Weds 10-2, Thurs 1-5, Fri 12-4, Sat 10-2.
Phone: 0113 246 1659 for details or to book an appointment.
Web: www.TMPweb.org

Next Generation

LGB youth drop-in. Info and peer support for under 25s. Volunteers always welcome
When? Monday, weekly.
Phone: Phillip/Kerri 0114 270 0298.

Nowt So Queer

Scarborough LGB Youth Group for under 25s.
When? Alternate Thursdays
Phone: Rob 01904 620400.

Out 2 25

A group for 13-25 year olds who idendify as lgbt or questioning.
Where? City centre location, Leeds
When? Meets Tues and Thurs
Phone: 7903319435

Out to Play

Mental health support in a social, informal group. We meet for a chat or to go and do social stuff together. Supported by LGB mental health workers
Where? West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, LS2 7UP MAP
When? Fridays 4.30-6.30
Phone: 0113 224 3080 Tues-Fri
Post: Community Alternatives Team, 79 Roundhay Rd, Leeds, LS7 4AA
Email: paola.vietri@leeds.gov.uk

Rotherham LG Youth Group

When? Meets Tues/Fri eves.
Phone: Contact Rotherham Line: 01709 821523 7-9pm Tue/Fri. A/phone at other times.

Rotherham Line

Young people's confidential lgb helpline.
When? 7-9pm Tue/Fri. A/phone at other times.
Phone: 01709 821523

Sheffield Gay Youth Group

Social/support group for young lgb men and men questioning their sexuality.
Phone: Kerr/Aiden/Louise 0114 228 9266 or 0114 270 1010.

Sheffield Hallam LGBT Forum

Socials at the HUBS.
Where? Sheffield Hallam Union Building, Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2QQ MAP
When? 7.30 every Tuesday - see website for further details.
Phone: 0114 225 4161.
Email: L.G.Black@shu.ac.uk
Web: www.Hallamlgbt.co.uk

Sheffield University LGB Committee

Group meetings, counselling facility (safe room), monthly LGB night (Climax). LGB Group, Bi Group, L&Bi Women's Group, LGB Christian Group.
Email: lgb@sheffield.ac.uk
Web: www.shef.ac.uk/uni/union/
susrv/susu/rep/lgb/lgb1.html

Sheffield Youth Clinics

Sexual health advice for young people.
Where? Central Health Clinic Mulberry St, Sheffield, S1 2PJ MAP
Phone: 0114 271 6790.

Shout group

LGB young people in Hull (14-25 years).
Phone: Karen on (01482) 218115

York LGB Officers

Advice, information and help.
Where? Student Union Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO1 5DD MAP
Phone: Tim & Zoe 01904 433723
Email: lgbt@yusu.org

York LGBT Youth Group

Support & social group for under 25s in York.
Phone: 07767 318175
Web: www.lgbyouthyork.org.uk

YorkPride

Uni of York LGB Social/Support Group.
Where? Student Union Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO1 5DD MAP
Phone: Lisa 01904 433723.
Email: socs197@york.ac.uk

Yorkshire Mictures Youth (YMY)

Social activities, support, information and workshops for lgbt young people aged 13-19 years (run by Kirklees Childrens and Young People's Service
When? Meets every Monday 6.30-9.00 in Huddersfield
Phone: 07813 903570
Email: claire.townend@kirklees.gov.uk

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older people

Caffmos

Community for older gay and bisexual men and their admirers. Regular meets in Sheffield.
Phone: 01273 220995
Post: Caffmos, PO Box 2273, Hove, BN3 2GF
Email: caffmos@aol.com
Web: www.caffmoscommunity.com

Northern Older Lesbian Network

Group for older lesbians.
When? 1st Sat of month, 1-5pm.
Phone: Viv 01422 383959 or B 0113 257 9214

Older lesbian meeting point

Meet up with other lesbians.
Where? Upstairs, The Bohemian Cafe, 53 Chesterfield Rd, Sheffield, Regional
When? 1st Sat, 7-9pm starting 3rd Nov.
Phone: Irene 0788 176 6829 8-9pm

York Over 35s Women's Social Group

Social group for women over 35.
Phone: 01757 249 679

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married men

Calderdale & Kirklees Men's Support Line

Are you in a relationship with a woman but also attracted to men? Confidential advice, information. Tel/Text number below.
When? 24 hours, Mon-Fri
Phone: 07955 872307

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parents

Pink Parents of West Yorkshire

Group for lgb parents, prospective parents, carers and partners - and their kids! Trips, discussions and mutual support (planning meeting every third meeting with creche).
When? First Sunday afternoon of the month.
Phone: 01274 733858.
Post: c/o LGBnet, 17-21 Chapel Street, Bradford BD1 5DT.
Email: parents@lgbnet.clara.co.uk

Pink Parents UK

A UK-wide charity of, by and for lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, parents-to-be and their children, offering a quarterly magazine, website, helpline, publications, enquiry service, and workshops.
When? Thursday 7 to 10pm
Phone: Helpline: 08701 273 274. Office Phone: 0117 904 4500
Post: Box 55, Green Leaf Bookshop, 82 Colston St, Bristol BS1 5BB
Email: enquiries@pinkparents.org.uk
Web: www.pinkparents.org.uk

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* non-scene: help, support and health
* non-scene: social groups and activities
* non-scene: political, religious and campaigning
* non-scene listing: a-z
* non-scene listing by town
* scene listing

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