LGBT Bristol Listings 2011-12

LGBT Social and Support Groups in Bristol LGBT = lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

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Social Badminton Group

(Women only)

We play on Saturdays @Kingsdown Sports Centre, from 4pm to 6pm, not a beginners group but you don't have to be brilliant either. Contact Alison for more info. aliwatt@hotmail.co.uk 0117 9714818 Bi Visible Bristol

(Bisexuals only)

An informal social group set up to address the lack of visibility and discrimination that bisexuals experience from both, gay and straight communities. http://bivisiblebristol.wordpress.com/ bivisiblebristol@yahoo.co.uk Bristol Bisons RFC

(Men only)

Bristol Bisons RFC is the South West's only inclusive rugby union team, providing a safe environment for men of any age, ability and sexual orientation to participate in rugby football union. They always welcome new players, supporters and volunteers. http://www.bisonsrfc.co.uk/ 07824 567663 info@bisonsrfc.co.uk Bristol Panthers FC

(Men only)

Bristol's premier gay-friendly football club - Affiliated to the GFSN National League, National Cup & South West League info@bristolpanthers.co.uk Dykes on Bykes

(Women & children only)

Dykes on Bikes, part of CycleOut Bristol, run regular women only cycle rides that go at an easy pace with stops and breathers as required. Children are always welcome.

Contact Rachel to find out more or join.

07813 754 291 rachely@talktalk.net GOC Cycle Out Bristol Local LGBT Gay Outdoor Club cycling group for Bristol and surroundings. Short, medium and long-distance rides for all cycling abilities. Rides usually depart from the King William Statue, in Queen Square join their Facebook page for rides notifications. http://tiny.cc/cycleoutbristol cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk Freedom Youth

(aged 14 – 21)

A friendly, welcoming social and support group, Lots of activities and a busy social calendar. Meets weekly, on Tues. 7 to 9.30pm. Accessible meeting space is on a bus route, with fully accessible toilets.

0117 377 3677 (ansaphone)

Friends on the Hill Social, activities and support group for people in Redfield, Lawrence Hill, Barton Hill and the Dings who are LGBT or unsure.

0117 955 6971 Gay Men’s Book Group

(Men only)

Monthly meetings, at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book by an LGB author or with a gay themes; welcomes all new members. bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk GayWest The longest running group in the South West for LGBT people, providing a safe and supportive social group in Bath, Bristol and surrounding areas. http://www.gaywest.org.uk/ PO Box 586, Bath BA1 2YQ 0800 321 3083 info@gaywest.org.uk Indigo Bristol

(Women only)

A relaxed, informal networking group for LGBTQI women, with an all-female team.

Business, social and networking opportunities, drinks and events with high profile speakers and performers. Meets on the 3rd Thurs of every month Goldbrick House, Park Street, Clifton, Bristol BS1 5PB 0117 945 1950 Lesbian and Children Network

(Women and children only)

Monthly social group for lesbians and bisexual women and their children, age range is 0-12 yrs. approx. rachely@talktalk.net 07813 754 291 LGBT Reading Group Friendly, informal, mixed group meeting monthly on a Saturday afternoon in Clifton, reading books of LGBT interest. Contact Segolene or another member of staff. @Clifton Library, Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 0117 903 8572 clifton.library@bristol.gov.uk Members Bristol

(Men only)

Members Bristol is a free network, designed to provide a meeting place for gay professionals for business, social and networking opportunities. Events take place throughout the year, and consist of a monthly Drinks Evening, Supper Clubs and MEMBERship card holder only events. http://www.members-bristol.co.uk/ membersbristol@groups.facebook.com

Out UWE LGBTSoc The University of the West of England's LGBT society, social and support group for LGBTQI students. http://www.uwesu.net/outuwe/ outuwe@live.co.uk Pink Herrings (Older Women over 35) A social group for lesbians over thirty who aren't necessarily into the scene, runs popular activities and regular social meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month at the Watershed. Call so that Dot can look out for you. Pink Herrings also produce an email events newsletter. Call if you would like to be on the list.

0117 986 1529 Queer Caf A campaigning group working to broaden society's understanding of gender and sexuality, meet at Kebele but also hold events in various other venues. c/o Kebele, bristolqueercaf@googlemail.com 14 Robertson Road, Easton Bristol BS5 6JY Sing Out Bristol One of the city’s largest community groups for LGBT people and the South West’s only LGBT community choir, for people with or without formal musical training. Members learn scores from sheet music, word sheets, sound files or by ear. http://www.singoutbristol.com/ singoutbristol@googlemail.com So Out in the South West A social and support group for disabled gay men living, working or studying in the South West, offering support and opportunities for socialising.

0117 942 9336 robin.corser-langford@virgin.net Sociability Group

(Women only)

An online discussion network for women to arrange civilised social activities, organise transport sharing to events, and general sharing of information in Bristol and surrounding area. Broad range of activities, cinema, dining out, allotment group emerging, and anything group members come suggest. To join please email Debra. badasst@gmail.com Tallulah Theatre

(Women only)

A community theatre group for women who love women and identify as lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning. The group meet weekly in the heart of Bristol and on alternate Sundays, at Percy Street Community Centre, Bath. No experience of acting/performing is required. To get involved and find out more please email the group or visit their website. tallulahtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

University of Bristol LGBT Society A student union society for anyone, regardless of sexuality, to come together, meet up for coffee, go to a bar, club nights. Students need to join at the beginning of each year. http://www.ubu.org.uk/societies/lgbt lgbtsoc-ubu@bristol.ac.uk University of Bristol LGBTX Staff Group The LGBTX - the "X" referring anyone else - organises social events to get to know other LGBTX members throughout the university and other educational institutions in Bristol, and to provide support and contacts around LGBTX issues in and out of work. http://www.bristol.ac.uk/staff-club/groups/lgbtx/ staff-lgbtx-committee@bris.ac.uk Walking Group

(Women only)

Slightly shorter walks than the next group 4, 5 or 6 miles at a gentle pace. Once a month on a Sunday. Ring Alison for more info.

0117 9714818 aliwatt@hotmail.co.uk West Women Walking

(Women-only)

A walking group for gay women, generally the walks are 6 - 8 miles in length and take place in the south west. The group welcomes gay women over 16 and well behaved and controlled dogs. The walks are always on the second Sunday of the month 07804 469991

westwomenwalking@hotmail.co.uk

Support BristolDrug Project Support for users, families and friends. LGBT worker is Sarah Wilson. http://www.bdp.org.uk/ Helpline 0117 987 6010 HST@bdp.org.uk Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard BLAGS provides an information, support and referral service for LGB people or for anyone questioning their sexuality. All volunteers identify as LGB, http://bristolblags.org.uk/ mail@bristolblags.org.uk 0117 922 1328 Tue & Wed 8 - 10 pm.

ByLaw LGBT legal professionals’ network, provides an inclusive network and support environment for LGB people who work, or are intending to work, in the South West and South Wales legal sector. http://www.bylaw.org.uk/ info@bylaw.org.uk

Deafab Deaf LGBT Festival DEAFAB is a party weekend in June 17th to 19th 2011 for the UK's deaf gay, lesbians and transgendered people. Several of its members socialise through GABIAN. http://www.deafab.co.uk 07966 217 543 team@deafab.co.uk Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) A charity for adults and young people affected by homophobia or transphobia and non-profit equality training agency which operates a homophobic incident reporting telephone Action line and online reporting, using a form on their website http://www.eachaction.org.uk/ Office 27, 42 Triangle West, Bristol BS8 1ES info@eachaction.org.uk Admin: 0117 946 7607

ACTION LINE 0808 1000 143 MON -FRI 9am - 4:30pm Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays FFLAG National registered charity of parents' groups dedicated to help families understand, accept and support their LGB relatives with love and pride. Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month, Terrence Higgins Trust - on a bus route, accessible premises and toilet.

PO Box 495, Little Stoke, Bristol BS34 9AP 0845 652 0311 9am – 10pm GABIAN

http://www.fflag.org.uk/ info@fflag.org.uk (Deaf LGBT only)

Bristol-based LGBT Deaf social group, meet every four months.Join them on Facebook.

Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement Bristol LGCM proclaim a basic Christian truth of love, peace and justice and promote the Christian faith within LGBT communities, campaigning for the world's major religions to come to terms with a modern understanding of homosexuality.

0117-9821512

alan.wilkins0@tinyworld.co.uk

LGBT Mental Health Support Group Free weekly support group for LGBT people in Bristol with mental health issues or concerns. Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm Meet @Windmill Hill City Farm Phillip Street, Bedminster Bristol BS3 4EA

lgbthealthforumbristol@yahoo.co.uk

Clubs and club nights Bent Bristol Part of the OMG!-Pineapple group of venues, Bent is only a minute's walk from its sister bars and features fun, drinks, dance, a student's night and more!

3 Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5UU Bristol Bear Bar

http://www.omgbristol.com/ (Men Only)

The only bespoke Bear Bar in the UK. A range of music, friendly and unique clientele Mon. to Thurs 7:30-11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 7pm-2am, Sunday 3-11:30pm.

25 West Street, Old Market, http://www.bristolbearbar.co.uk/ Bristol BS2 0BL Clubnight One Monthly LGBT club night of soulful and funky house for everyone, especially black and minority ethnic (BME). By 'Fundamental Productions' Basement 45, Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA 07957 595 409

onebristol@yahoo.co.uk

Flamingos The South West's only Gay Superclub, over three floors, two main arenas, two chill out areas, a quiet bar, two private smoking areas, and four bars. http://www.flamingosbristol.co.uk 25 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF 017 955 9269 flamingosbristol@live.co.uk Horseplay @The Cavern An friendly LGBT night, in the basement of The Crown pub. Edgy underground disco with cheap beer and a house party vibe. £3 before 12, £4 after cash only accepted.

All Saints Lane, St Nicholas Market Bristol, BS1 1JH Liberty Bristol

(Women Only)

Bristol's only Women's Club night. Held @ TOTOs, on the first Saturday of every month. With women DJ's and guest appearances. £6.00 0n the door http://www.libertybristol.co.uk 125 Redcliffe Street liberty.bristol@live.co.uk Bristol, BS1 6HU

OMG! One of the newest gay clubs for LGBT crowds in Bristol's city centre gay scene, located in the premises of its predecessor, Vibes, 1 minute from The Pineapple. http://www.omgbristol.com/ 3, Frogmore Street, omg.manager@impactleisuregroup.com Bristol, BS1 5NA Planet Amoeba A very relaxed, chic night for women, running on the second Thursday of each month @ Amoeba, Kings Road, Clifton. 8.30 to 12.00 live music or a DJ. 10 Kings Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AB 0117 946 6461 wodejia101@googlemail.com Psycho:Drama @ The Hatchet A club night for LGBT people who who want something a little different! Second Friday of the month. Eclectic mix of rock, indie, electro punk, queercore and whatever.

27 Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA 0117 929 4118 The Lounge In the heart of the Gay Village, but within easy reach of the city centre. Opening Hours Sun-Thu 12:00-11pm, Fri-Sat 12:00-1 am- children welcome until 8pm.

53 Old Market Street, Old Market http://loungebristol.com Bristol, BS2 0ER 0117 922 1224 info@/loungebristol.com The Old Castle Green A small, friendly, intimate pub with a rear garden, off the main strip in Old Market, close to all the other pubs and clubs in the Gay Village.

46 Gloucester Lane, Off West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DP 0117 330 9140

http://www.oldcastlegreen.com/ raquel@oldcastlegreen.com

The Old Market Tavern A traditional pub with a beer garden, conservatory that offers the best of both world: a quiet pub atmosphere in the week and a lively, friendly venue at the weekend.

29-30 Old Market Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0HB 0117 922 6123

http://www.omtbristol.co.uk/ info@theoldmarkettavern.co.uk

The Palace Hotel Aka: 'The Gin Palace", an unusual building on the corner of the main strip, in Old Market. The venue is linked to the Bristol Bear Bar and prides itself on being one of the 'happening' places in Bristol's LGBT Village.

2 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF 0117 955 2316 info@tkleisure.com The Pineapple One of Bristol's buzzing gay bars, busy during the week, as well as weekends, a preclubbing drinks venue and meeting place, behind the Council House 37 St. Georges Road, Bristol, BS1 5UU 0117 316 9938 The Queen's Shilling The oldest gay bar in Bristol remains one of the most popular and vibrant venues in the City Centre. Doors open at 10pm; free entry before 11pm, ÂŁ5 after.

9 Frogmore Street Bristol, BS1 5NA 0117 926 4342

http://www.queenshilling.com queenshilling@gmail.com

The Retreat On the other side of the road, opposite Flamingos, with comfortable seating upstairs and an intimate but spacious a basement bar that is can accommodate a crowd.

16 West Street, Old Market Bristol, BS2 0DF 0117 955 3085

http://www.halcyonventures.co.uk info@halcyonventures.co.uk

Wonky An alternative to the mainstream gay scene in Bristol, with different dance music genres, the dance floor is always packed! First Saturday of the month, except July.

Basement 45, Frogmore Street Bristol, BS1 5NA 0117 929 3554

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