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Yorkshire's lgbt and gay-friendly community groups and services
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Barnsley

Barnsley DGH GU Cinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: Appointments 01226 432599. Health advisors: 01226 432210

Bradford

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AMICUS LGBT
Lgbt compaigning section of the UK's largest union, Amicus
Phone: 08457 413092
Post: AMICUS LGBT, c/o 17-21 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DT
Web: www.amicus-lgbt.uklinux.net
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
Bradford Friend
Confidential help/advice for g/b women and men.
When? Mon & Wed 6.30-8.45pm
Phone: 01274 723802
Post: c/o BCVS, 19-25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford, BD1 2AY
Related pages: You've got a friend
Bradford LGB Groups Forum
Networking dinner and discussion forum, for peole involved in local lgb groups and projects. Bi-monthly (currently last weds in month) - ring for venue and details of how to be your group's representative.
Phone: 01274 733858
Post: c/o LGBnet, 17-21 Chapel Street, Bradford BD1 5DT.
Email: lgbnet@clara.co.uk
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
The Equity Partnership
Phone: 01274 727759
Post: 1 Longlands Street, Bradford BD1 2TP
Email: admin@equitypartnership.org.uk
Related pages: Open Access cafe launched
Gay & Lesbian Rugby League Supporters Network
Social group for lgbs interested/involved in rugby league.
Post: c/o Yorkshire MESMAC, PO Box 267, Bradford BD1 5XT.
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.
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
SpokesWomen
Bradford-based women's cycling group. Regular rides for all abilities.
Phone: 01274 499336.

Chesterfield

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Chesterfield & N Derbys RH GU Clinic.
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01246 277271.
Derbyshire Secxual Health Promotion Service (formerly CASH)
Sexual health advice and info for all across Derbyshire.
Where? 4 Rose Hill, Chesterfield, S40 1LW MAP
Phone: 01246 559431.
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
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

Dewsbury

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Dewsbury & Batley Area Support & Social Group
Social and support group.
When? Tues 7-9pm.
Phone: Deb 01924 466486 or Martin & Paul 01924 468984.
Dewsbury GU Clinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01924 816120.

Doncaster

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Doncaster Gay Support
Confidential help, support & advice for young lgbts.
When? Drop-in Thur 7.30-9. Social at Vine last Thur, 7.30 on.
Phone: Rennie 01302 726569, or Janet 01405 741800.
Doncaster Pathways
Free, confidential advice, info, support on issues around HIV/AIDS. Support group and befriending service.
Phone: 01302 327445 (a/phone out of hours).
Email: d.pathways@btconnect.com
Doncaster RI GU Clinic.
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01302 333111.
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.

Halifax

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The Brunswick Centre
Sexual health services for everybody in Kirklees and Calderdale.
Where? Brunswick House, South St, Halifax, HX1 2EL MAP
Phone: 01422 341764
Email: info@thebrunswickcentre.org.uk
Web: www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk
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
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.
Halifax Area Gay Group
Social group.
When? Meets Wed nights, 8pm.
Phone: Mike 01422 375307.
Web: www.hagg.org.uk
Halifax GUM Clinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01422 305553.

Halifax and Huddersfield

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

Harrogate

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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/
Harrogate Sexual Health Clinic
Please call for an appointment/advice
When? Tues and Fridays only
Phone: 01423 553 428

Huddersfield

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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.
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!
Huddersfield GUM Clinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01484 344311
Outcome
Working for lesbian and gay equality on issues such as Age of Consent, sex education, homophobic bullying and MOD with national and local government.
Phone: Richard 0958 410867
Post: KCVS, 12 St George's St, Huddersfield.
Pink Picnic
Annual picnic andmini-pride type event, to be organised in 2004 by Halifax's Brunswick Centre.
Phone: 01422 341764
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

Hull

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Hull GAP
Support groups for under 25 lgbs, offering advice, counselling and trips.
Phone: 01482 589142
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
Shout group
LGB young people in Hull (14-25 years).
Phone: Karen on (01482) 218115

Leeds

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All Hallow's Church
All Hallows Church welcomes the participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in the life of our church. We also offer same sex blessing services for couples. Sundays: 'Sharing the Feast of Life' a service of communion for all at 10.30am. Vicar: Ray Gaston
Where? Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP MAP
Phone: 0113 242 2205
Email: info@allhallowsleeds.org.uk
Web: www.allhallowsleeds.org.uk
Asstro SFX
Gay sci-fi group
Post: SAE c/o PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN
Base 10
Drugs project for 21 and under, families and friends.
Phone: 0113 243 3552.
BCAT
Sexual health/HIV advice and info for black/Asian people.
Phone: 0113 307 0300.
Gay Abandon
Lgb choir welcomes anyone who can hold a tune. Weekly rehearsals. Performances including concerts, guest appearances at local arts festivals, and trips to London and Birmingham in 2006. Member of international choirs group leading to trips to Berlin and Paris recently.
Where? Swarthmore Centre, Leeds
When? Tues 7.45 - 9.45
Phone: Jane 0113 262 7930
Email: info@gayabandon.org.uk
Web: www.gayabandon.org.uk
Related pages: A class act for the summer
GSPOTT
Gay Society for the Promotion of Tea Time.
Phone: Clive/Jon 0113 2557668.
Leeds Daybreak Trust
Financial Hardship fund offering financial help to people who live or access medical services in Leeds, whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS.
Post: PO Box HP 55, Leeds LS6 2UY.
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
Leeds GU Clinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 0113 292 6724
Leeds HIV Unit
Coordination of City Council's response to HIV.
Phone: 0113 247 8670
Post: Soc Services Dept, Leeds City Council, Merrion House, Merrion Centre LS2 8QA.
Leeds Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Switchboard
Confidential support and advice, and web listings.
When? Tues-Fri 7-10pm
Phone: 0113 245 3588
Web: www.leeds-switchboard.org.uk
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
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
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
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.
Pink Kink
Gay S&M group. Sane & mutual.
Post: Send SAE to Pink Kink, c/o Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN.
Rainbows
Gay film fans. Sends your favourites and ideas.
When? 7-9pm Tue/Fri. A/phone at other times.
Phone: 01709 821523
Post: Send SAE to Rainbows, c/o Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN.
Sacred Wing
Choir of gay men, lesbians and friends which meets in Autumn for an annual concert in December.
Email: info@sacredwing.org.uk
Web: www.sacredwing.org.uk
Swarthmore Centre
A lgb-friendly adult education centre in Leeds, offering over 100 courses, many free to those on benefits.
Where? 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS1 3AD MAP
Phone: 0113 243 2210.
Web: www.swarthmore.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust Yorkshire
Support services for people living with HIV and those affected, including: peer support groups (gay men's, women's, carers', youth); 1-2- support, benefits and housing advice, complementary therapies. Information and training available to external organisations/groups.
Where? 2 Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AX MAP
Phone: 0113 236 4720.
Web: www.tht.org.uk
Related pages: New STI campaign from THT
Wayward Women
Lesbian walking group.
When? Fortnightly, Sundays
Phone: Sue 0113 262 3298
Email: sue@cardinaldp.demon.co.uk
West Yorkshire Bi Group
Friendship and support group.
Web: westyorkshire.bi.org
Yoga classes
Straight-friendly gay yoga. Become more supple, more toned, physically stronger. Help aching back or joints become a thing of the past. Feel less stressed, calmer, improve your sense of well-being. Beginners welcome. £5 per session.
Where? Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, Leeds, LS8 4AB MAP
When? Thursdays 7-8.30pm
Phone: Dave 0113 2688869
Email: sfyoga@ntlworld.com
Web: homepage.ntlworld.com/celebrate.central/Yoga/SFY.jpg
Related pages: Your flexible friend

National

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Gay & Lesbian Teachers Online
Friendship and support group.
Web: www.egroups.com/list/gayandlesbianteachers/info.html
Gay Outdoor Club
Walking/cycling/climbing/caving events.
Phone: John 0113 273 7040.
Post: 38 Holywell Lane, LS17 8EY.
National AIDS Helpline
0800 567123 (24 hrs).
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
The Pink Triangle Trust
Registered charity providing Humanist (non-religious) wedding ceremonies for lesbian and gay couples in the Yorkshire/Lancashire area.
Phone: and fax: 01926 858450.
Post: PTT, 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth CV8 2HB.
Sellafield Women's Peace Camp
Peace camp. Probable lift from Leeds. All women welcomed.
When? Bi-monthly 3rd w/end
Phone: 0113 262 1534
SLOSH
Society for Lovers of Slapstick Happenings. Group for Lovers of all things messy, mud-wrestling, custard pies.
Post: PO Box 1038, Luton, LU1 9PG
Email: enquiries@slosh.org.uk
Web: www.slosh.org.uk

Northallerton

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Northallerton Area Gay Men's Group
Meets 1st & 3rd Tues.
Phone: Rob 01904 620400.

Regional

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Derbyshire LGBT Switchboard
Confidential support, understanding & info to lgbt people.
When? Tues, Wed & Thur 10am-1pm & 7.30pm-9.30pm.
Phone: 01332 349333
Email: info@gayderbyshire.co.uk
Web: www.gayderbyshire.co.uk
Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement
Yorkshire Group, meets twice monthly (Sat pm & Monday eves.)
Phone: Andrew 0113 274 1037.
lgbt Jews
Informal social shabbat dinners for lesbian, gay, bisexual, tansgender jews and their partners/families.
Phone: Abi 07947 584 625.
Mesmac
See Yorkshire Mesmac
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
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
Unison's Regional LG Group
Meets throughout Yorks/Humb, quarterly, to discuss issues around civil rights, equality, employment.
Phone: Karen Towner0113 244 9111
Email: kpickles@lineone.net
W Yorks Jewish Lesbian and Bisexual Group
Meet 1st Fri of month. Contact via Bradford Switchboard.
When? 1st Fri of the month
West Yorkshire Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Policing Initiative
WYLGBT Policing Initiative is the forum for West Yorkshire Police and members of the gay community to meet, discuss and try to resolve potential difficulties and to address the under-reporting of homophobic incidents.
Post: West Yorkshire Police, HQ Community Safety Department, PO Box 9, Wakefield WF1 3QP.
Email: ps197@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Yorkshire MESMAC
Sexual health project for gay men, bisexual men and men who have sex with men.
Phone: Bradford: 01274 395815.
Leeds: 0113 244 4209.
Wakefield:01924 21111.
York: 01904 620400.
Post: Bradford: PO Box 267 BD1 5XT.
Leeds: PO Box 417, Leeds LS1 5PN.
Wakefield: PO Box 19 WF1 2YE.
York: PO Box 549 YO30 7GX.
Web: www.mesmac.co.uk
Related pages: MESVac - protection from Hepatitis B
Yorkshire Terriers FC
Yorkshire's only gay and lesbian football team, also attracting players from the north Midlands/North East. We welcome people of all ages and abilities, male and female, including 'gay-friendly' footballers. Kickabouts in Leeds.
When? Every Sunday except when we're involved in matches.
Post: c/o 17-21 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DT
Email: info@terriersfc.org
Web: www.terriersfc.org
Related pages: Terriers celebrate 10 years - April 2007
Yorks-LGBT
Social and support group for LGB and transgender staff in further and higher education.
Email: yorks-lgbt-owner@egroups.com

Rotherham

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LGBT Rotherham
An action group for lgbt people in Rotherham. Currently working on a mixed lgbt support/social group hoping to start in the new year.
Where? Arts Centre, Rotherham
When? Monthly, Thursdays
Phone: Gail 07854536552
Email: wilcockgail@aol.com
Rotherham GU Clinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Phone: 01709 820099
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

Scarborough

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Nowt So Queer
Scarborough LGB Youth Group for under 25s.
When? Alternate Thursdays
Phone: Rob 01904 620400.
Scarborough LGB Social Group
Social group.
When? Meets 1st & 3rd Wed monthly. Contact Rob@MESMAC
Phone: 01904 620400
Scarborough Sexual Health Clinic
The Mulberry Unit. Please call for an appointment/advice
When? Tues and Fri
Phone: 01723 342785
Scarborough/Ryedale HIV & Sexual Health Counselling Service
Free confidential info & counselling for HIV, testing, STDs, safer sex, sexuality. Support group for those living with/affected by HIV.
Phone: 01723 380633

Scunthorpe

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Scunthorpe Helpline
Phoneline.
When? Wed/Fri, 7-9pm.
Phone: 01724 271661

Sheffield

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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
Dining group
Gay dining group, mixed, non-scene social. All ages welcome. Various restaurants. South Yorks/Derbs
When? Monthly
Phone: Paul 0781 604 8836
Forge Centre
Social work help for people affected by HIV. Confidential HIV testing.
Where? 6 Claremont Place, Sheffield, S10 2TB MAP
Phone: 0114 271 1142.
Gay Christian Group
Lgb support/social/ prayer group in Sheffield.
Phone: Jo on 0779 2082062
Email: sameloveorg@yahoo.co.uk
Gay Dining Group
Mixed, non-scene social; all ages welcome; monthly meetings at various restaurants. South Yorks, Derbyshire.
Phone: Paul 0114 258 0653
Hiking Dykes
Sheffield-based lesbian walking group, walks every 2/3 weeks.
Phone: Deena 0114 268 6409 or Pauline 01623 550209.
Indigo
Sheffield monthly support group for lgb people from black and minotiry ethnic communities.
Phone: 0114 226 1900 or 07974 199230
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.
Out Aloud!
Sheffield LGB Choir. We welcome anyone who can carry a tune – even if that’s only been in the shower ‘til now. You don't need to read music, and we hope the choir will be a fun and friendly way to build LGB community in South Yorkshire. Plans for public concerts in 2007!
Where? Sharrow Performing Arts Space, Sitwell Rd, off Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, S7 1BE MAP
When? Weds term times, 7.15 (for 7.30 start) - 9.30.
Phone: 07982 896 806
Email: sheffieldlgbchoir@myway.com
Web: www.outaloud.org.uk
Related pages: Out and Loud
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
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
Sheffield Centre for HIV & Sexual Health
NHS funded organisation offering information, education and training.
When? Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm.
Phone: 0114 226 1900 or 0114 253 6767
Sheffield Gay Girls Group
Social/support group for young l/b women and women questioning their sexuality
When? Weekly
Phone: Kerry/Nicola/Louise 0114 228 9266 or 0114 270 1010.
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 GU Clinic
Sexual health advice, testing and treatment.
Where? Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF MAP
Phone: 0114 276 6928.
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 Lesbian Support Line & Group
Phoneline and support group.
When? Wed 8-11pm.
Phone: 0114 249 1630
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.
Shield
Registered charity providing buddies for people infected and affected by HIV. Volunteers always welcome.
Phone: 0114 278916.
Post: PO Box 1093, Sheffield S1 2XP.
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
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
Victim Support Sheffield
Provides support and information to those affected by all types of crime including homophobic and transphobic hate crimes as well as cases of same-sex domestic abuse.
Phone: 0114 275 8411 Fax: 0114 276 7692
Email: admin@sheffieldvs.co.uk
Web: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Wakefield

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Begin (Learning and living with HIV)
Begin aims to help and support anyone directly affected by HIV/Aids and to provide education and training, raising awareness around HIV and related issues.
Where? Suite 1, Trinity Buildings, Caldervale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE MAP
When? Drop-in Tuesdays 10.30 - 6.30; Group drop in 1-4pm. All other times by appointment.
Phone: 01924 211117
Fax: 01924 384681
Email: pm@beginwakefield.co.uk
Web: www.beginwakefield.co.uk
The Fruitbowl
LGB youth group for under 25s, Wakefield.
Phone: Tony 01924 211116.
NGN
Northern Gay Naturists - Successors to Androz & Ganymede.
Post: NGN, PO Box 19, Wakefield WF1 2YE.
Wakefield HIV Counselling & Support Service
Free confidential advice, counselling, testing, etc to those infected/affected by HIV/AIDS.
Where? H Gwynne Jones Centre, Stanley Royd, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF14 4DG MAP
Phone: Valerie Danson 01924 364144.
Wakefield Positive Social Support Group
Social and support group for HIV+ people.
Phone: John 01924 211117 Tony 01924 211116.

York

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North Yorkshire AIDS Action
A voluntary organisation offering support to people in N Yorks affected by HIV/AIDS.
Where? 12a St. Saviour's Place, York, YO1 7PJ MAP
Phone: 01904 640024.
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.
York GUM Clinic
Please call for an appointment/advice
Where? Monkgate, York
When? Mon-Fri
Phone: 01904 725417
York Lesbian Line
Phoneline.
When? Fri 7.30-9pm. 24 a/phone.
Phone: 01904 646812
Post: PO Box 225, York YO1 1AA.
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
York Over 35s Women's Social Group
Social group for women over 35.
Phone: 01757 249 679
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

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20s and 30s Mixed Dining group
Monthly meeting withing Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Phone: Sarah 0779 207 8448
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
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

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