T Monthly June 2016 by LGBT Health and Wellbeing

June 2016 News, events and support opportunities for transgender people across Scotland. Welcome to the June edition folks, our monthly mixture of updates and suggestions to keep you connected with community goings-on. Last month we said goodbye to the LGBT Swimming sessions, but hopefully only for a short while. They were an absolute joy to organise and I’m grateful for all the swimmers, splashers, bobbers, loungers and duck appreciators, who made the session’s fun, inclusive, safe and life-changing for some. Look out for details of Pride Breakfast below and the LGBT Summer Fete in coming bulletins. Pride Breakfast gives you the chance to feel involved and included in the annual celebrations, and at T time Edinburgh this month we’ll be getting ready to ensure trans and nonbinary people are well represented on the march! Both the fete and breakfast event are also a great opportunity for performers to showcase their talent to a friendly supportive audience, so if you’ve got talent to share - give me a bell on 0131 523 1104! It’s a board-game session at T time Glasgow this weekend and Pride Crafts over in Edinburgh on the 18th June. T times are social spaces for all trans people and partners/supporters welcome. Next month we’ll be unveiling our new-look July-September programme, containing all the information on a wide range of LGBTQI events in Edinburgh and Glasgow! We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine and longer and lighter evenings and urge you to read on below and click on the links to give yourself even more to look forward to this month. Take care, Jules If you’d like to promote your own activities, group or events for trans 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.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT PROGRAMMES Edinburgh and Glasgow Support for trans and non-binary people LGBT Health and Wellbeing offers support through our Transgender Support Programmes (TSP) in both Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Glasgow can access (TSP) (although all events are delivered in Edinburgh and Glasgow). For more information about 1:1 support and social group opportunities, contact: Jules Stapleton Barnes, Development Worker, Edinburgh E: jules@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0131 523 1104 Katrina Mitchell, Development Worker, Glasgow E: katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk T: 0141 271 2330 You can also find useful information online:  Gender Reassignment Protocol http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/mels/CEL2012_26.pdf  National Gender Identity Clinical Network for Scotland (NGICNS) www.ngicns.scot.nhs.uk (Use the contact form if you would like to request to be added to their contact list)  Hate crime information from Police Scotland www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us/hate-crimethird-party-reporting/  Contact Lothian Gender Identity Clinic on 0131 536 1570 or visit http://lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk/gic for details on services and updates on waiting times  Contact Sandyford Gender Identity Clinic on 0141 211 8137 or read more about Glasgow’s services via: http://www2.sandyford.org/media/88274/genderiidentity%20service.pdf

NHS Lothian Gender Services Information Session Summary Report Another reminder that you can now download the report and Q&As from our NHS Lothian Gender Clinic information session in May: Click here to read our summary report of the event which includes a link to the full Q&A notes from the session.

Meet Katrina Mitchell, Development Worker, Trans Support Programme (Glasgow) If you live in, or near to Glasgow and you’re looking for support in regards to your gender identity, Katrina can provide 1:1 support and information as part of our Glasgow Transgender Support Programme. Find out about Sandyford GIC services or get support alongside your ongoing treatment. Katrina also leads a team of staff and volunteers to deliver our monthly trans social events in Glasgow (T time Glasgow), along with confidence workshops and a Trans Support Course coming up in September! Contact Katrina by email: katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330. Please note: Katrina works Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing News Clothes and useful items swap at the LGBT Summer Fete! We’re busy planning another summer fete bonanza for you, with games, competitions, special guests and lots of cake. Do you have any clothes, shoes or useful items that we could add to our clothes swap area at the fete? We hosted a Trans Swap and Shop last year and it was a lovely success, so we know from your feedback that giveaways and safe spaces to explore clothing can be a real benefit. Contact Jules if you have a donation or drop it off to 9 Howe Street, anytime between 9-5pm weekdays. Email: jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 523 1104. Many thanks to you in advance!

What’s happening in Fife? Fife Transgender Group | Tell us what you think Saturday 25th June, 1-3pm, Venue to be confirmed Would you like to be part of a regular social gathering open to transgender people? Come and join us to discuss what this group should look like. Share your thoughts about when the group should meet, where and what's essential to making sure that we create a safe, friendly and welcoming group. Contact Annette with any enquiries about the event or to share your thoughts if you can't make it along at annette@lgbthealth.org.uk Fife LGBT Buddy Group for Pride Edinburgh Celebrate being LGBT by attending Edinburgh Pride on Saturday 2nd July. We would love to see Fife LGBT+ community and supporters join us at our annual Pride Breakfast www.bit.ly/Edinburgh_Pride_Breakfast or for the Pride Parade. Our idea is to help link up LGBT+ Fifers who don’t want to travel across to the city on their own or who want to join up with an even bigger group. We’ve created a Facebook Pride group. This group is meant to be a safe space for you to connect with others who would like to celebrate Pride. If you wish to, you could then organise amongst yourselves to buddy up and come together. Feel free to invite people you know who could benefit from this group, we would like for you to take ownership and create your own community. The group is set as 'closed' so people can only be invited or approved by members. What you post on the page will only be seen by members and approved by an administrator beforehand. Whilst those settings provide the group with a minimum of privacy and safety, please be cautious about what you post online. Offensive, threatening or personalised comments won't be tolerated.

English not your first language? LGBT Health and Wellbeing has been running the LGBT Language Café session for some time now. The LGBT Language Café takes place in Edinburgh and is for anybody who identifies as LGBT or who is questioning and whose first language is not English. The group welcomes trans

people of all identities, or those exploring their gender identity. Whilst we take a break across the summer, you can stay in touch with the group, meet other LGBT migrants and find out about events and meet-ups by joining our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012333038819

Counselling Service Anyone who is LGBT, questioning their gender identity and/or sexual orientation is welcome to self-refer to our counselling service. Our service is free although we welcome donations. You can currently access up to 11 counselling sessions. We offer day time and evening sessions Monday to Friday. Once we receive your referral form you will be invited for an initial assessment and then allocated with a counsellor. Contact counselling@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 523 1100 to ask for a Referral Form or make a referral over the phone.

LGBT Helpline Scotland (http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/helpline) provides specialist support and information for all transgender people and their families, friends and supporters. Whether you need some time to explore your gender, or if would like to discuss your relationships, transitioning options, discrimination you’re experiencing, feelings of isolation or anything at all, we are here for you. The helpline is a trans* aware service and we make no assumptions about your gender or the gender of others in your life. We are open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12-9pm and can be reached by phone on 0300 123 2523 or by email at helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk

TRANS SPECIFIC EVENTS COMING UP T time Glasgow Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 4th June, 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. This month our optional event will be games, so you can get competitive or just have fun – we’ll have some board games inside, and if the weather is ok we’ll branch out into the garden too. For more information contact Katrina at katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330.

Play-on! Games Afternoon Saturday 2-3.30pm, 4th June (within T time Glasgow), 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS Get competitive! We’ll have Chess, Scrabble, Draughts, Scruples, Monopoly and more! For more information contact Katrina at katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0141 271 2330.

West End Festival – Voice at the Kelvingrove Bandstand Saturday 10.30am–2pm, 18th June, meet outside Kelvin Pocket Café, 72 South Woodside Road, Glasgow G4 9HG (next to Kelvinbridge Underground) (Booking essential) Wheelchair accessible. Free. We’ll meet at 10.30am outside Kelvin Pocket Café and stroll through the park to the Kelvingrove Bandstand, where we’ll enjoy some of the city's best choirs and singing groups at this iconic venue. You can bring a cushion to sit on if you like, and please dress for the weather! This trip will be a GTSP (Glasgow Trans Support Programme) event from 10.30am – 2pm only, after which you’re welcome to stay at the bandstand to enjoy the concert until 7pm if you wish. More information about the concert: www.westendfestival.co.uk Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice-at-the-kelvingrove-bandstand-tickets-25812197979 Open to everyone from the trans, non-binary and intersex community.

T time Edinburgh Saturday 1-4pm, next meeting 18th June, 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

Pride Crafts Saturday 2-3.30pm, 18th June (within T time Edinburgh) 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE Relax and enjoy another fun craft session where we prepare affirmative placards for Pride Edinburgh and Glasgow Pride!

An Evening of Fashion and Beauty with House of Fraser Thursday 5.30pm, 7th July for a 6pm start, House of Fraser, 45 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL (Booking essential). Wheelchair accessible. Free. A bespoke programme of fashion and beauty with House of Fraser’s personal shopper and one of their fabulous beauty brands. Hosted in the private boardroom, House of Fraser’s personal shopper will introduce guests to a selection of fashion brands available in store plus the Personal Shopper service. Store stylists will present the SS16 capsule collection and give advice on how to dress for your body shape. Open to everyone from the trans, non-binary and intersex community.

LGBT EVENTS COMING UP Men's Comedy Film & Games Night Thursday 7-10pm, 23rd June, LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE A fun social gathering for gay, bi and trans men (inclusive of non-binary people). Join us for a coffee and an old fashioned board game at 7pm, followed by a screening of “I Love You Philip Morris” at 8. To book, contact: stephen@lgbthealth.org.uk or call 0131 523 1100

Pride Breakfast Saturday 9.30am-12noon (before the Pride Edinburgh march), Serenity Café, The Tun, 8 Jacksons Entry, EH8 8PJ Cost: £5 waged, £2.50 unwaged (pay on day) Another year and another glorious breakfast event for the whole community, it’s the only place to be to start your Pride Edinburgh weekend. Fill your bellies with delicious cakes and continental treats and enjoy music, live performances and some pre-Pride face painting. Good vibes and a safe, inclusive environment await you at this annual, family-friendly gathering. Whether you’re with friends or coming by yourself, you’re very welcome. Book online: http://tinyurl.com/pridebreakfast2016

TRANS COMMUNITY GROUPS - based at 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Edinburgh Trans Women 1st Saturday of the month 7.30-9.30pm, next meeting 2nd July Please note: There is no meeting in June. 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 Men Scotland Social Meeting on the following dates:    

Sunday 2-6pm, 19th June, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Wednesday 7-9pm, 20th July, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS Thursday 6-10pm, 25th August, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Sunday 7-9pm, 18th September, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS

Transmen Scotland have a new social meet up for transmen (including non-binary folks who identify as trans masculine). The group is organising regular meet ups in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The social events will be free of charge and for ages 16+ only. Stay in touch with the group via Facebook or contact them directly. Group contact: transmenscotlandsocial@gmail.com

TRANS GROUPS MEETING ACROSS 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. Contact: gemma.moncrieff@lgbtyouth.org.uk or visit https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/edinburgh

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 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. We are open to ALL in the Trans Community, both male and female, with the usual proviso that we all dress smartly and behave appropriately, as befits a public venue. Contact Sarah: sarah_m_whyte@yahoo.co.uk

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

Edinburgh Trans Women 1st Saturday of month 7.30-9.30pm, next meeting 2nd July Please note: There is no meeting in June. 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. The group meets 1st Saturday of each month 7.30-9.30pm, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH6 3TE. We look forward to meeting you and prefer you to email us the first time you want to visit. This helps with security and helps us get ready to welcome you. Group contact: info@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk

Grampian T folk Meet in Aberdeen last Wednesday of the month from 6-9pm and last Saturday of the month for an all-day drop-in A support group for all under the trans umbrella. This thriving group now has over 60 members! Grampian Tfolk have started a summer series of bike rides. For more information about the group or getting involved in the summer activities, contact by phone: 01224 543695 or email: grampian.tfolk @gmail.com

Non-Binary Scotland Meeting every second Friday from 6pm-9pm Non-Binary Scotland is a group which provides support and social opportunities for people who either self-identify as out with the gender binary of men and women, or are questioning whether they might. Whether you are genderqueer, androgyne, third-gender, non-gender, agender, gender-fluid, gender-non-conforming or have any other non-binary identity you are always welcome! NonBinary Scotland began in November 2013. We will be meeting fortnightly in Edinburgh. We meet in a safe space at least once a month. Some, but not all, of our events and meetings are also open to significant others, partners, friends, family and allies of non-binary people. You can contact Non-Binary Scotland by emailing: nonbinaryscotland@gmail.com Find out about meet-ups: http://www.meetup.com/Non-Binary-Scotland/ You can tweet us: @NonBinaryScot You can become a member of our Facebook group at:http://www.facebook.com/groups/nonbinaryscotland/

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transgender Perth Scotlandâ&#x20AC;?. On Facebook just search for that name (Scotland is included in the Facebook name as we used to receive lots of membership applications from Australia!) For further information regarding meetings or other support available in the Perth area, please email Katherine at: kate4851@hotmail.com

Seahorses Swimming Club A new swimming club for the transgender community continues this month Glasgow. The club meets on the last Sunday of each month. The club is only open to those who identify as transgender or non-binary. At this stage, the club is open to those aged 16 and over. It will take place from 3pm until 4pm at Whitehill Pool, Dennistoun. The pool is close to Alexandra Parade train station and quite close to Duke Street station too both of which are just a few minutes from Queen Street Station. The club committee will be at the seated area inside the main entrance and to the right, from 2.30pm. There is a charge of £5 for the session to begin with. We may be able to bring this cost down as the club develops depending on our numbers. There is a registration form to complete, as well as our code of conduct and safe space rules which you'll need to check out before getting into the pool, so we suggest that you come along in good time. The club committee and LEAP Sports have been doing training with staff at Whitehill Pool and will continue to do some training sessions as the next couple of month’s progress, in order to make the sessions run as well as possible. For more information contact the group via the Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Seahorsesglasgow

Swans of Scotland – North of Scotland Self-supporting help group for all trans folk in the North of Scotland. Find out more and come along and have a chat, ask questions, be yourself. Contact: www.spanglefish.com/swansofscotland

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.

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 2 nd Floor at Sandyford, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow G3 7NB so please contact: TransparenTsees@gmail.com for more details. Contact: tranparentsees@gmail.com if interested in coming along!

TransparenTsees (East) A New TransparenTsees East aimed at supporting families of young transgender, non-binary and children questioning their gender, meeting monthly on a Monday. 6-8pm (Please get in contact if you wish to attend) ann.marriott@lgbtyouth.org.uk Tel: 0131 555 3940

Trans Men Scotland Social Meeting on following dates: • •

Sunday 2-6pm, 19th June, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Wednesday 7-9pm, 20th July, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS

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Thursday 6-10pm, 25th August, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE Sunday 7-9pm, 18th September, 12 Queens Crescent, Glasgow, G4 9AS

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 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 fortnightly on a Monday evening at LGBT Youth Scotland in Glasgow. The group aims to support and empower young people as they take part in workshops on transgender issues, sharing their own knowledge, skills and experience, learning from each other and making new friends. For more info contact Michael Richardson at Michael.Richardson@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 COMMUNITY NEWS IN 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

The Laramie Project Fri 24 & Sat 25 Jun, 7.30pm (2 hrs 15) Scottish Storytelling Centre , Netherbow Theatre This show is based on a true story. It is October 1998; Matthew Sheppard is savagely beaten and left to die overlooking the town of Laramie, Wyoming. Two locals are accused of the crime. This play documents the town's response to the attack whilst exploring themes of hope, love, hate and sexuality. In this production by Edinburgh Acting School, the actors work as an ensemble to take on this sad event and shed some light on what really happened that fateful night and how attitudes have changed since. Tickets: Full Price - £8.00 , Concession £6.00. For tickets and more information visit http://www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centre/centre-events/5027/the-laramie-project

LGBT Youth Scotland Supporters' Evening LGBT Youth Scotland cordially invites you to our annual Supporters' Evening. Monday 6th June, 6pmÂˇ8pm, Standard Life House, 30 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EHl 2DH Please join us to celebrate achievements in 2015 and hear our plans for the future. We will be showcasing our digital annual review, hearing the impact of our work from young people and launching our new Friends Scheme. RSVP by signing up at lgbtsupporters.eventbrite.co.uk

Useful trans community links and resources The Scottish Transgender Alliance works to improve gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland. Click here to access a wealth of links and resources for the trans community. http://www.scottishtrans.org/resources/