News, events and support opportunities for trans people, including non-binary people across Scotland. Welcome to a summer scorcher of an edition, full to the brim with events and news to bring you up to date with our programme and what’s happening for trans people across Scotland this July. Pride season is upon us and it is an opportunity to reflect, protest, celebrate and show solidarity, particularly for those who do not have the same freedom to do so. We pay thanks to pioneering individuals like African-American trans woman and revolutionary LGBTQ rights activist, Marsha P. Johnston, who was among the first to instigate the Stonewall uprising in 1969.
Free Pride and Disabled and D/deaf LGBTQI+ Pride This year Glasgow boasts some fantastic opportunities for getting radical and getting involved, particularly if you have found the more commercial Pride events harder to access. Read on in our news section for the details of inclusive, free and accessible Pride events across the weekend of 14/15th July.
Pride Breakfast Glasgow & Ride with Pride Hot on the heels of Edinburgh’s breakfast event in June, we’re delighted to invite you to the only place to start your Pride in the west. Join the Glasgow team at the Carlton Heritage Centre, for a fantastic family-friendly line-up of entertainment, food and community spirit. Book a place for breakfast via: www.bit.ly/PrideBreakfast2018 If you’re over 50 and you’d appreciate the chance to take part in the march via the LGBT Age Ride with Pride Bus, there will be staff and community members to help make it a fun journey. Spaces are limited so contact jean@lgbthealth.org.uk to book your seat. We’re screening ‘A Fantastic Woman’ at T time Edinburgh this month and at T time in Glasgow we’re creating banners and costumes for Pride! If you are new to finding out about social events for the trans community, visit our website to learn about ‘T times’ along with workshops and groups to help you build confidence and meet others. Also this month, if you’re a trans parent and you’re looking to meet other parents from our Rainbow Families community, come and join us for a shared lunch in Edinburgh on 22nd July. Read on for information on this and much more! Jules If you’d like to promote your own activities, group or events for trans people, including non-binary people through T Monthly, you can contact me via jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or by calling 0131 523 1104, I’ll be happy to help - The submission deadline for the August edition is 27th July.
Support for trans people, including non-binary people, in Lothian & Glasgow LGBT Health and Wellbeing offers a range of support through our Transgender Support Programmes (TSP) in both Lothian and Glasgow. We welcome trans female/feminine, trans male/masculine genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary identities as well as intersex people, people who cross dress and those who are exploring their gender identity. Anyone who lives in and out with Lothian and Glasgow can access (TSP) although all events are delivered in Edinburgh and Glasgow. For information about social opportunities and workshops in Edinburgh, contact: Jules Stapleton Barnes, Development Worker, Lothian E: jules@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0131 523 1104 For information about 1:1 support in Edinburgh, contact: Sylvia Cohen, Trans Support Programme, Lothian E: sylvia@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0131 523 1100 (if answer-phone is on, please leave a message as this is checked regularly) For information about 1:1 support, workshops and social opportunities in Glasgow, contact: Katrina Mitchell, Development Worker, Glasgow E: katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0141 271 2330 You can also find useful information and resources online: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/transition-support/
LGBT Helpline Scotland launches new online chat box service Our national LGBT Helpline Scotland is delighted to announce the launch of a pilot online chat box service. The 6-month pilot for LGBT adults, their families and supporters across Scotland, will run until the end of October 2018. Despite positive steps in regards to equality legislation and public attitudes, many LGBT people throughout Scotland can still feel isolated. People contact the helpline seeking emotional support or information on a range of topics including sexual health, hate crime, coming out, housing, difficulties with relationships and mental health issues. We have a trained, non-judgmental and friendly team of staff and volunteers to respond to anyone getting in touch. The new service is available weekly on a Tuesday from 3-9pm by visiting our website at: www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Events coming up for trans people, including non-binary & genderqueer people
Sew Good Saturday 1-4pm, (within T time Glasgow) 7th July, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS – Free Create an ace banner or costume for Pride, AND learn how to alter clothes! We’ll have Beth and Lorna from MEND and Venus Vault with their sewing machines and fabulous skills to help you create and adjust, so if you like, bring along something that needs altering and they’ll show you how, or if you want to transform something for Pride, bring it along! We will also be running our Clothes Popup – but please note we now have too many clothes to store, so please do not bring any donations this month, but do take home a few items!
T time Glasgow Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 7th July, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS - Free An informal social gathering open to all trans people, their friends, families and supporters. Come along for tea/coffee and a chat plus an optional event or activity in a friendly, relaxed environment. For more information contact Katrina at katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330.
Non-Binary Night Wednesday 7-9pm, 11th July (please note new date for this month!), Waterstones Bookshop, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BT - Free Tonight - discussion to mark International Non Binary People’s Day. A friendly and welcoming inclusive social space for non-binary and genderqueer people have a coffee, meet new folk and hatch some plans. The store will be closed to the public, so just knock the door when you get there and a member of staff will let you in. If no-one seems to be about on the ground floor to let you in, you can text or call the events mobile on 07493 827 977 and someone will come and let you in (the number will be posted on the door too). The café is wheelchair accessible.
T and Jam Thursday 6.30-8.30pm, 12th July, 12 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9AS Free (3rd Thursday of the month) Come play some music – people of all abilities welcome, and if you have an instrument, bring it along and join the jam!
T time Edinburgh Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 21st July, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE - Free An informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people and supporters. Come along for tea/ coffee and a chat in a friendly, relaxed environment. An optional event runs along each T time, please see below for details on this month’s activity. For further information contact Jules via jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 523 1104 Please note there is no T time Edinburgh in June due to Pride Edinburgh.
Film Screening: A Fantastic Woman Saturday 2-4pm, 21st July (within T time), 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE Join us for a special screening of Oscar winning film ‘A Fantastic Woman’ following Marina’s life, a transgender woman who is thrown into turmoil following the death of her partner.
T time Glasgow Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 4th August, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS - Free Optional activity: SuicideTALK: we’ll have trainers from Choose Life to discuss suicide prevention.
Non-Binary Night Wednesday 7-9pm, 8th August, Glasgow - Venue to be confirmed - Free A friendly and welcoming inclusive social space for non-binary and genderqueer people - have a coffee, meet new folk and hatch some plans. Tonight – zine making workshop!
T time Edinburgh Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 18th August, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE Optional activity: Chalmers GIC Film - Meet the filmmakers. Share your views and help shape the content of this introductory film to welcome new Lothian GIC patients.
T and Jam Thursday 6.30-8.30pm, 16th August - Free, 12 Queen’s Crescent, Glasgow G4 9AS Come play some music – people of all abilities welcome, and if you have an instrument, bring it along and join the jam!
Glasgow Transition Support Course, 25th - 26th August 2018 - Free Booking is open! www.bit.ly/GlasgowTransSupportCourse2018 Free, 2-day non-residential course for anyone who is trans (including non-binary) and wishes to explore transition options in an open, safe, non-judgemental space. It will provide supportive opportunities to learn more about your options and rights, meet and connect with others, share your experiences and take part in confidence building workshops. We recognise that everyone’s journey is different, so the course is not designed to tell you how to transition, but rather to give you space and time to think about your identity, how to keep yourself well and to equip you with information about your options.
LGBTQI LGBT Health and Wellbeing event highlights coming up - full programme via www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Pride Breakfast Saturday 9-11.30am 14th July, Calton Heritage Centre, 423 London Road, Glasgow G40 1AG. Cost: £4/£2 concession Our 4th annual Pride Breakfast- a fantastic friendly, lively start to your Pride weekend. Fill your boots up with hearty hot rolls, fruit, pastries and hot drinks. Enjoy live performances from community members including the fabulous T and Jam Band! Booking essential: www.bit.ly/PrideBreakfast2018
LGBT Age (50+) Ride with Pride bus Are you aged 50 and over? Would you like to be part of Pride Glasgow 2018? Jump on the Ride with Pride bus, provided by our LGBT Age project, for community members aged 50 and over. We want to ensure that older LGBT people are visible and given the chance to participate in the parade - because we are older and proud. Please note that we are providing a vintage bus, which means that unfortunately, it is not accessible but we can accommodate walking aids. Spaces on the bus are available via booking only so call 0141 271 2330 or email jean@lgbthealth.org.uk
Disabled and Proud discussion at Free Pride on Sat 14th July Taking place at Free Pride on Saturday 14th July, 4.30pm LGBT Health have joined with Glasgow Disability Alliance for a discussion exploring the intersection between disabled and LGBTQ identities: ‘Disability Led Pride: Where Identities Connect.’ Spaces limited so arrive early.
TRANS COMMUNITY GROUPS - based in Edinburgh & Glasgow supported by LGBT Health Non-Binary Edinburgh (next meeting 6th July) 1st Friday of the month 6.45-8.45pm, Leith Community Education Centre, (Links Room) 12A Newkirkgate, Edinburgh EH6 6AD We provide a safe space for non-binary identifying people, to come together and meet other NB people, share experiences, support one-another and have the opportunity to learn more about themselves. We welcome all non-binary people, including those who are genderqueer, gender non-conforming and questioning a non-binary identity. We aim to create a safe space, where non-binary identities and ideas can be fully accepted. If you would like to attend for the first time, please get in touch so we know to expect you. Please also get in touch to join the mailing list.
July 6th: LGBT/Non-binary books and comics August 3rd: Q&A with David Parker from Lothian GIC Sept 7th: Voice workshop with Kirsty Eila McIntyre Check out our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NB-Edinburgh1684499595002923/. Group contact: nonbinaryedinburgh@gmail.com
Edinburgh Trans Women 1st Saturday of the month 7.309.30pm, next meeting 7th July, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Support group aimed at transsexual women at any stage of transition, women who are transgender and live as women full-time or part-time or for those who are questioning their gender identity. We look forward to meeting you and prefer that you email us the first time you want to visit the group. This helps with security and helps us get ready to welcome you. Group contact: info@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk
Trans Masculine Scotland Social meet-ups for trans men and non-binary folks who identify as trans-masculine. Events are free and for aged 16+ only. To stay up to date with the group’s events and members, visit www.facebook.com/transmasculinescotland. For more information and to let us know you would like to come along, contact the group. Future meeting dates for the diary: 28th July (Edinburgh) - email/check Facebook for details! Group contact: transmasculinescotland@gmail.com
Me and T Scotland Me and T Scotland is a supportive space for people who have friends, family or partners who are transgender or exploring their gender, and provides an opportunity to meet other people who may have similar experiences, questions or concerns. Please note: there will be no meetings in July or August. Group contact: me.and.t.scotland@gmail.com Website: http://meandtscotland.wordpress.com/
TRANS GROUPS MEETING ACROSS THE REST OF SCOTLAND: support - social - youth - spiritual Beyond Gender Tuesday evenings from 7–9pm Tuesday evenings 7–9pm Group for transgender, non binary and intersex people and their friends aged 13–25. We provide opportunities for young people aged 13 – 25 and their peers to meet, have fun and access appropriate information, support and learning opportunities, as well as providing opportunities for people to participate in local and national decision making. And have fun in a safe space where they can be themselves. Visit https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-andsupport/find-local-youth-groups/beyond-gender/
InfiniT (Beyond Gender Unders) Fortnightly Mondays, 5.30-7.30pm A new group for transgender, non-binary, intersex and questioning young people aged 11-16. A space for people to meet, have fun and to let us know if they need support at school. Contact E: ann.marriott@lgbtyouth.org.uk Tel: 0131 5553940 W: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/edinburgh
Central Scotland Transgender Group - under new management This has been very successful since it started and is now focused on providing a public venue for those of who are finding your confidence and, with the other groups, seeks to provide another step in your journey. Contact the group: dunblane.socialgroup@gmail.com
Dundee Trans Collective Dundee Trans Collective is a newly founded group for trans people in the Dundee area. We have a Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1446765165613427), and anyone who is transgender and/or non-binary and/or intersex, who is questioning their gender identity or who wants to learn how to be a better ally to the trans community is welcome to join, wherever they live. We're hoping to set up some offline meet ups and events in Dundee in the near future as well. We also have an email address for anyone that isn't comfortable joining the Facebook group and would prefer to ask questions or get in touch more privately. Contact: transandintersexdundee@gmail.com
TransParent (Grampian) A new support group for parents of transgender individuals. No matter how old your 'child' is coming out as trans has an effect on parents, in both good and bad ways. The group meet every month to share stories, learn how to support their loved ones and grow together. Get questions answered by those that have/are going through the same thing. We have also been updating our website (slowly) please take a look to find out more about the above groups or any other services we offer across Grampian: http://4pillarsuk.org/groups/transparent.html
Grampian T Folk meets 1st Sunday of the month Laugh, share experiences, have fun and meet other transgender folk for activities, to understand and to learn. Get in touch for full details! Group contact: mail@fourpillars.org.uk
Our Tribe Transgender and looking for a supportive place to explore or express your faith? OUR TRIBE is the LGBT welcoming and affirming Christian ministry at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh. It is a joint ministry with worldwide denomination of Metropolitan Community Churches. All are welcome - friends, family and allies.
We meet on the last Saturday of each month and start at 7pm. Please feel free to arrive from 6.30/45pm at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL. If you would like further information contact Rev Maxwell Reay ourtribe.auc@gmail.com or call 07957 543359
Perth Transgender Group The Perth Transgender Group meets on the first Saturday of each month and is open to anyone who identifies as trans or is a friend or family member. Meetings are at the Grampian Hotel, York Place, Perth and start at around 7.00pm. There is a Facebook page for this Group called “Transgender Perth Scotland”, so please visit us there to find out more.
TG Times monthly on a Sunday, Dumfries This is an adult social group that welcomes any person who is adult and identifies as Transgender, including those who are questioning their identity or are cross-dressing. Please note that partners and supporters of Trans people are now welcome at the groups. The group meets one Sunday of each month between 12-3pm at the Birkhill Hotel, Dumfries. For more info contact D&G LGBT Centre on 01387 255 058. For information on time and venue please contact the D&G LGBT Centre on: 01387 255 058 or email dandg@lgbtyouth.org.uk Also to keep up to date on what’s happening at the D&G LGBT center checkout our website www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk or add us on Facebook: Dumfries LGBT Centre.
Transgender Fife 1st Saturday of the month, 2-4.30pm Transgender Fife - community group in Fife for adults (16+). (Venues alternate between Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline) Website: www.transgenderfife.com Facebook: https://bit.ly/2I2T40M Next Meeting: please email for details! We welcome all trans people including those who are nonbinary. Intersex people are also welcome. We meet on the 1st Saturday of the month in alternate venues in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline for friendship, sharing information and creating future ideas for group events. You are welcome to bring along an ally/supporter on your first visit. New members are asked to contact us in advance at transgenderfife@outlook.com.
TransparenTsees (West)– group for parents of trans people 1st Thursday of the month, 6-8pm The aim of the group, which has been set up by parents, is to provide a confidential, safe place for parents to meet, discuss issues and ask questions of one another. You may just have found out that your child, whether young or grown-up, is trans*, or you may still be grappling with the issues after many years of knowing – the group is for all parents. Meetings will be held regularly at 2nd Floor at Sandyford, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow G3 7NB Contact: TransparenTsees@gmail.com for more details.
TransparenTsees (East) TransparenTsees East is aimed at supporting families of young transgender, non-binary and children questioning their gender, meeting 1st Monday of the month, 6-8pm (Please get in contact if you wish to attend) Contact: TransparenTsees@gmail.com
TransparenTsees (Tayside)
We are delighted to give details of Transparentsees Tayside. They meet at 6.15-8.15pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Mindspace, 18-20 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EH. Contact: transparentsees@gmail.com
Trans Youth D&G Monthly on a Saturday, 88B High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ, Trans Youth D&G: our youth group for young people 12-26 who identify under the Transgender umbrella and their supportive friends meets one Saturday of each month from 1-4pm at the LGBT Centre, Dumfries. These dates activity dependant so please get in touch for more info. 1:1 support sessions for young people and or parents: are also available upon request for young trans people who may need support around their identity as are 121 support sessions for parents/ carers of young trans people who may need support in supporting around trans identities. Parents group: We are currently setting up a parents group for parents of trans young people in D&G so please get in touch for more info on this. The contact for young people and parents in D&G is julieann.karayilan@lgbtyouth.org.uk or call our centre and ask for Julie Ann – 01387 255 058.
TYG: Trans Youth Glasgow For young trans people or those exploring, aged 13-26 Meets every Monday 7 - 9pm TYG: Trans* Youth Glasgow is a group for young people aged 13 - 26 who identify as transgender or want to explore their gender identity. The group meets every Monday at LGBT Youth Scotland in Glasgow. The group aims to support and empower young people as they take part in workshops on transgender issues – including coming out, health and legal issues – sharing their own knowledge, skills and experience and learning from each other. For more info contact: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Waverley Care Argyll & Bute We provide one to one support for people living in Argyll & Bute who are trans or exploring their gender identity. Occasional peer support too! Please get in touch with Katrina: katrina.mitchell@waverleycare.org or 07760701308.
TRANS & NON-BINARY NEWS & EVENTS ACROSS SCOTLAND Please get in touch if you would like to promote a not-for-profit event, activity, group or campaign you are involved with, for the transgender community anywhere across Scotland - jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
New Trans Sexual Health clinic A new sexual health service at Chalmers for trans people started in April. Run by Chalmers staff, Clinic T offers a friendly and welcoming space for all trans people to have a sexual health screen at the Chalmers Centre. The clinic offers:
Sexual health screening, including hepatitis C and HIV Hepatitis B screening and vaccinations HPV assessment and vaccinations Cervical smear testing for anyone over 25 with a cervix Hormone injections (please bring ID, the injection, and a copy of your prescription) Discussion about anything related to your sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing The clinic runs every Wednesday afternoon by appointment only. To make an appointment, either pop into the Chalmers reception anytime after 10.30am during working hours or call 0131 536 1070 Monday to Friday between 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3pm. The phones can be very busy but we will do our best to answer as soon as we can. You don't need to be attending the Lothian Gender Service (or any gender service) to use Clinic T. If you are registered with the Lothian Gender Service you will be reminded that this is part of the Lothian Sexual Health Service and as such we will use your existing registration number and clinical record.
Free Pride on Saturday 14th July Free Pride is an independent and community-led LGBTQ Pride event, with three core values: Pride should be radical, inclusive, and free.
Disabled and D/deaf LGBTQI+ Pride on Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July, 1pm-8pm, Free! The Space, 257 London Road, Glasgow G40 1PE The Space is strictly alcohol- & substance-free. ACCESS INFO Level access; accessible gender-neutral toilets; quiet space; relaxed; BSL interpreters Yvonne Waddell & Anna Spence; captioned films; some AD; guide dogs welcome; child friendly; Pay What You Decide food + drink
WHAT’S ON -Queer BSL Vocabulary with Bea Webster -Readings, Performances & Open Mic compèred by AB Silvera -‘No One Left Offscreen’: Films & Panel curated by San Alland -‘Pish Oan Pity’: Zine Documentation with Matson Lawrence + DJs Kaiserin & Nena Etza! Live artists include: Jayneth, Nathan Gale, Claire Cunningham, AB Silvera + some open mic slots on the day Film artists include: Reina Gossett, Claire Cunningham, Shelley Barry, Ania Urbanowska & Sandra Alland (Bea Webster) + TBC [Flyer Image Description: A gold-framed photo of two wheelchair-using Lego Star Wars Stormtroopers holding hands, with a rainbow-coloured heart logo between them.] Full access and travel info here: https://tinyurl.com/y9977nuu
Loud & Proud - Scotland's LGBT community choir - seeks new Musical Director! We're now looking for our next Musical Director (after our current MD, Karen Dietz, leaves in August after being with the choir since its very early days). It's a freelance position (approx. 10 hours per week), hourly rate tbc. Weekly rehearsals are (currently) held on a Monday in central Edinburgh from 7.00-9.30pm. The job ad is now live on Creative Scotland Opportunities via: https://opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/index/12b97e23-c4f9-4b70-a785732e4102eadd
Purple Rain Collective We are a collective of Queer People of Colour who came together after the Brexit decision to converse and formulate strategies for dealing with what was about to be a more overtly hostile environment for members of our communities. We focus particularly on care, wellbeing, accessibility, and finding ways to build more of a community and less of a scene. We are putting on a series of Art & Holistic Wellbeing events in June and we are trying to raise money so that people don't have to work for free if we can avoid it. We are also trying to get the word to as many LGBTQI People of Colour all over the UK as we know gathering together like this in the UK can be difficult. Here's the link to the Crowdfunder with all the info- https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/art-body-soul We are also on Facebook and Instagram as purpleraincollective. Thank you!