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A recently launched UK flatshare and housemate listings for lesbian, gay & gay friendly people, gayhousemates.com lets you register for free and share details of accommodation you may be letting or looking for.
Women join the Pink Sofa to find friends,
share experiences, interact with women in their area, seek advice and
support, access resources and information or to find the woman of their
dreams! Our site prides itself on being a uniquely safe environment for
women who wish to meet other women through instant messages, chat, at
sponsored events and on Pink Sofa trips. Members can even organize their
own event online – the possibilities are endless!
A support and advice website for gay youth. bgiok! aims to answer questions about sex, coming out and dealing with homosexual feelings. The site has a problem page, readers poll, advice and general information articles, a readers diary and links section.
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a continually growing national voluntary organization and registered charity with more than 40 telephone helplines across the UK and parents' groups which hold regular meetings. FFLAG is dedicated to supporting parents and their gay, lesbian and bisexual sons and daughters.
Gay.com is the largest gay network on the web. With sites in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, Gay.com offers an extensive network that connects the gay community globally through Gay.com Personals, lively chat, engaging content and shopping.
Looking for something local? Queery.org.uk is a national database including details of services and resources, scene and non-scene venues, community and voluntary groups, and businesses. If you're looking for something in your area, this is for you.
Blackburn with Darwen Comunity Network is an organisation bringing local charity and community groups together to help us work and support each other.
Forum for Lesbians and Gays is based in Burnley and has strong links with Lancashire Constabulary.
WINK is the name of the Peer Educator project at Brook in Blackburn. This page provides sexual health information for young people.
Blackburn with Darwen Council for Voluntary Services is a charity which links all other charities in the Blackburn and Darwen area. Their website has information about their charity and what they do.
The Gay Outdoor Club runs various outdoor events for gay people, such as walks, swimming, and cycling, all nationwide.
Pendle Life.co.uk is a portal for the Pendle area, including information for residents, businesses and visitors.
The Women's Holiday Centre is in the small Yorkshire village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. It was set up in 1980 as a charitable co-operative with feminist influences. The centre is run by a women's co-op to provide holidays for women and children on moderate or limited means. Payment is by a sliding scale according to income. Over the years, the Women's Holiday Centre has evolved into a centre for any women with or without children. Lesbians, bisexual women and straight women all visit regularly. The house offers a safe and friendly environment, where women and children can feel at home and get to know each other. The part B&B, part hostel style accommodation consist of a mix of private and communal bedrooms, plus two sitting rooms, a playroom and a large kitchen. There is a very relaxed and informal self-catering arrangement, with vegetarian and vegan food provided. Disabled access is very basic at the moment and the Centre is currently working to raise funds for substantial alterations to improve this.
Older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals face more physical and mental health problems, linked to the stress of keeping sexual orientation a secret. Age Concern have lots of information, services and resources for and about older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in their Opening Doors project and now there is a local drop-in facility and telephone helpline available in Accrington each Wednesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. At other times, please contact Patrick or Tarana on 01254 871010 or e-mail openingdoorsacc@hotmail.co.uk For further details, contact Age Concern Hyndburn, 24/26 Whalley Road, Accrington. Tel 01254 871010 or contact their website: www.ageconcern.org.uk/openingdoors
Manchester Parents Group is the support and information network in the North West for parents of lesbian, gay or bisexual sons and daughters. We have monthly parents support group meetings, run telephone helplines, offer support via e-mail and we educate and campaign for gay rights.
Lancaster Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, c/o Kampus, 45-47
China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX Globally famous, Canal Street operates on many different levels with its high concentration of bars, restaurants, clubs and retailers, which when combined with the venues on the adjacent streets, join to create the unique Manchester Gay Village. This website serves to meet their needs by providing information and keeping news up to date.
pinkuk is a superb site for information from all over the UK so whether you're surfing in Swansea or lounging in Lancashire, you'll find a community group, social venue or entertainment to suit your tastes. SHOUT LGBT Youth Group The SHOUT LGBT Youth Group is a provision for young people aged 13 - 25, primarily for the Blackburn with Darwen Borough. The group runs weekly on a Sunday afternoon from a town centre location. Activities have included t-shirt designing, World AIDS Day projects, safer sex, self identity and esteem and included trips out like bowling, meals, comedy clubs etc. To contact the group, call or text 07812 635816 or e-mail chris.walton@blackburn.gov.uk HALTON G SPACE Are you Gay, lesbian, or Bisexual? Aged 13 -19? Live in Halton or near by? Halton G Space is a Halton Youth Service project offering information and advice for people just like you. It is an ideal place to meet new friends and get involved in a host of activities e.g. residentials, drama, dance, music, films, arts, sports and lots more. Our youth workers are on hand to talk to you in confidence at all times, they and your peers can help you through any bad times, as well as be with you for the good times. Please feel free to contact us on 07789 332 880 or 0151 422 5503 or email us on haltongspace@hotmail.co.uk LGBT Events - Morecambe & Lancaster Looking for events in the Morecambe and Lancaster area?
Then check out the website for help! SHIVER Andrew Thompson is the LGBT community development worker
at the SHIVER (Sexual Health HIV Education and Responses) project within
Drugline Lancashire Ltd Blackpool. He is developing a website with links
to various other statutory and voluntary service providers who serve our
community. Have a look at www.b4me.com/shiver
or contact Andy at: Drugline Lancashire Ltd, 102 Dickson Road, Blackpool,
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