Directory of Groups and Services

1806/WISH

Tel: 01925 241994
E-mail: 1806wish@lgbwarrington.fsworld.co.uk
A lesbian, gay and bisexual support group for people living in Warrington and Halton. Social events, information, drop-in and a monthly newsletter.

Albert Kennedy Trust

Tel: 0161 228 3308
E-mail: manchester@akt.org.uk
Website: http://www.akt.org.uk
Works with homeless and vulnerable young lesbian, gay and bisexual people, providing supported placements and mentors.

B.YOU

Tel: 01942 203363
Young lesbian, gay and bisexual project, providing support, advice and safe meeting places.

Biphoria

Tel: 07941 811 124
E-mail: mail@biphoria.org.uk
Address: Box 101 LGF 105 - 107 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DD
Website: http://www.biphoria.org.uk
BiPhoria is a social and discussion group for bisexual people and those questioning their sexual orientation who think they might be bi. We get together monthly to discuss bi issues, give each other support, share information about national bi events and groups and to arrange social activities for the rest of the month.
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Black Health Agency (BHA)

Tel: 0161 226 9145
E-mail: info@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Address: BHA, Zion Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
Website: http://www.blackhealthagency.org.uk
Provides a number of health services for the Black Community, including sexual health services and a peer education project.

Blackpool Pride

Website: http://www.prideblackpool.com/
Blackpool Pride will be held again on the Famous North Pier, Blackpool Promenade on 17th & 18th May 2008

Breast Cancer Care

Tel: 0808 800 6000
Website: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Breast Cancer Care is a national helpline that offers emotional support and practical advice to anyone affected by breast cancer and can put you in touch with a trained lesbian or bisexual woman volunteer.

Canal-st

Website: http://www.canal-st.co.uk/
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Carousel

Tel: 0161 235 8035
E-mail: info@lgf.org.uk
Address: Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Princess House, 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
Website: http://www.lgf.org.uk
Carousel is a purely social group for all lesbian and bisexual women. The aims of the group are to provide a fun, social environment to meet like minded people and to forge new friendships. The group meets between 7.30pm and 9pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month.

Central Youth

Contact via LGYM.

Disabled Lesbians Group

Contact person: Lisa
Tel: 0161 273 7128
E-mail: mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
Are you someone who identifies as a Disabled Lesbian? Do you think that the Disabled Lesbians' group needs to be revived? Do you think that you could be the person to revive it? To find out more, click on the 'further information' link below...
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Discussion Group

Contact person: Lisa
Tel: 0161 273 7128
E-mail: mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
Are you interested in lesbian politics? Do you feel there is no longer a sense of ?lesbian community?? If so, come along and share your views with like-minded women. All lesbian and bisexual women welcome. The 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7.00pm-8.30pm at the LCP. July-December 2008 topics now listed!
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Drop-In Group

Contact person: Lisa
Tel: 0161 273 7128
E-mail: mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
A social space for all lesbian and bisexual women every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 7pm-9pm at the LCP. The group takes its direction from the women who come along. There is a programme of activities including workshops, discussions and social events as well as a space to socialise for those who don?t want to take part in the activities.
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Engage

EngAge is the 2008 LCP Arts project; exploring the positive and negative aspects of being a lesbian woman in the North West
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Feminist Audio Books (FAB)

Contact person: Linda
Tel: 0161 273 8038
Address: FAB, c/o The Pankhurst Centre, 60-62 Nelson Street, Manchester, M13 9WP
In January 2007, FAB is re-opening its lending library of feminist, lesbian and woman-focussed books on audio tape. FAB has a membership who borrow our books for small or no charge (0p - ?1.50). We are looking for: ? New members ? women for whom print is not accessible. ? Someone to sell some items for us on Ebay in return for 20% of the selling price (we are trying to raise some money). Please contact Linda by tape, print, phone or Braille if you are interested.

Florence and Michael Must Stay

Tel: 0161 273 7128
E-mail: mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
Website: http://www.manchesterlcp.org.uk/florence
Florence is from Sierra Leone and is seeking asylum for herself and her young son, Michael. Florence fled Sierra Leone because she was suffering physical abuse including beatings by her parents and rape by her cousin, who she had been forced to marry.
This all happened because Florence told her parents she is a lesbian, a fact that she had previously kept secret.
The LCP is supporting Florence's campaign to the Immigration Minister for the right to remain in the UK on compassionate grounds. For more information on how you can help, see the campaign website: www.freewebs.com/florencemuststay or the campaign page on this site.
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GLYSS - Gay and Lesbian Youth Support Services

Tel: 01928 580270
Aims to encourage equality of opportunity for young lesbian gay and bisexual people in the Hatton and Warrington areas of Cheshire. They provide one-to-one support and weekly youth groups.

Good As You 2 (learning difficulties)

Tel: 0161 273 1221
A new support group for lesbians, bisexuals and gay men who have learning difficulties. Meetings once a month at the Lesbian and Gay Centre, Sidney Street.

International Lesbians Group

Tel: cathys_uk@hotmail.com
An informal and friendly social group for lesbian and bisexual women from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

Jessies Lesbian Walking Group

Tel: via LCP: 0161 273 7128
E-mail: manchesterjessies@yahoo.co.uk
The Jessies are a self-organised group for lesbians and bisexual women who enjoy walking and talking.
» Further Information about Jessies Lesbian Walking Group

Keshet

Tel: 07528 700926
E-mail: mc.keshet@btinternet.com
Group for LGBT Jewish people. Meets on 3rd Thursday of each month at the Lesbian and Gay Foundation. Alternative email: info@keshetmanchester.org.uk

Lancashire Friend

Tel: 0800 052 0151
E-mail: admin@lancashirefriend.org.uk
Address: Jarman Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6BE
Website: http://www.lancashirefriend.org.uk
Lancashire Friend is a purely voluntary organisation that meets once a month at the Jarman Centre in Blackburn. We work towards promoting and providing for the needs of the LGBT community and their families and friends in the Lancashire area. At this meeting we talk about what the group is doing, events we are getting involved in and also the services we offer. We also hold a regular monthly social where we do a range of activities such as cinema nights, bowling nights, organised walks, theatre trips and much more. Our services currently are: Befriendings, Switchboard - Tues/Wed/Thurs evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm (answer phone also available), Face to Face Counselling, Website/Information/Emails.

Lesbian and Gay Foundation

Tel: 0161 235 8035
E-mail: info@lgfoundation.org.uk
Address: Princess House, 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
Website: http://www.lgfoundation.org.uk
Provides counselling, training, research and campaigning for the lesbian and gay community. They run a variety of social and support groups and a telephone helpline: 0845 3 30 30 30 (6pm-10pm).

Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester (LGYM)

Tel: 0161 273 7838
E-mail: info@lgym.org.uk
Address: PO Box 153, Manchester, M60 1LP
Website: http://www.lgym.org.uk
Group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people.

Lesbian Asylum Group

Tel: 0161 273 7128
Lesbian Asylum Group Providing a social space and support for women seeking asylum
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Let's Do Lunch

Contact person: Paula
Tel: 07813 083 242
E-mail: paulad650@aol.com
Website: http://www.lesbiandiners.co.uk
Lesbian Dining Group. A friendly way to meet like minded women.
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LGBT Youth North West

Contact via LGYM.

Libertas Women's Online Bookshop

Tel: 020 7485 8317
E-mail: books@libertas.co.uk
Address: Unit 5, Spectrum House, 32-34 Gordon House Road, London, NW5 1LP
Website: http://www.libertas.co.uk
Stockist of lesbian books and videos and much more!

LIKT

Lesbian and bisexual young women's project. Contact via LGYM.

Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus

Website: http://www.mlgc.org.uk/
We are a friendly and diverse group of 70+ active members, and welcome anyone 18+ who identifies with the LGBT community to join us. The chorus rehearses on Monday nights in the Antechamber of the City Council Chamber, Level 3 of the Manchester Town Hall Extension.

Manchester Parents Group

Tel: 0161 748 3452
E-mail: info@manpg.freeserve.co.uk
Address: PO Box 100, 15 Pritchard St, Manchester, M1 7DA
Manchester Parents Group (affiliated to FFLAG) is the information and support network for parents of lesbians, bisexuals and gay men in the North West.

MORF

E-mail: morf@morf.org.uk
Website: http://www.morf.org.uk
Social group for transguys in Manchester and the North West. We welcome female-born/raised individuals who identify as transgendered, transsexual, intersexual, gender questioning, gender variant, genderqueer, FTM (Female-to-Male), FTU (Female-to-Unknown) etc, who want to discuss relevant issues in a friendly and supportive environment. We meet once a month, venue to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.

North Wales Lesbian Line

Tel: 01248 351263
The only lesbian helpline in Wales, NWLL provide support and information to lesbians in North Wales (Tuesdays, 7-9pm).

Not On A Sunday

E-mail: notonasunday@kaffequeeria.org.uk
Address: Lesbian and Gay Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester.
Website: http://www.kaffequeeria.org.uk
Not On A Sunday is a monthly queer women's kaffe. We offer a space where queer women of all ages can relax, chat and hang out. There will be hot and cold drinks, vegan cakes and occasional entertainment. The kaffes take place on the first Sunday of every month, 2pm-6pm. This is a self-identified women only space.

Older Wiser Lesbians (OWLs)

Contact person: Lisa Buklovskis / Sue Morris
Tel: 0161 273 7128 / 0161 833 3944
E-mail: mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
A social and support group for older lesbians (older is self-defined). We meet every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm at the Lesbian and Gay Centre. For more info contact the LCP or Sue Morris from Age Concern.
» Further Information about Older Wiser Lesbians (OWLs)

Out & About

Contact via LGYM.

Out in Oldham

Tel: 0778091 0725 or 0161 627 0200
E-mail: info@outinoldham
Website: http://www.outinoldham.org.uk
Meeting once a week in Oldham, for those aged 13-25 LGBTQ.

Pankhurst Centre

Tel: 0161 273 5673
Address: 62 Nelson Street (Opposite main entrance to MRI), Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester M13 9WP
A Women's Centre, with a gallery, caf?, workshop, training room, resource area with PC's and lots of information. They regularly run courses and sessions, e.g.; DIY and computer skills. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm.

PLUS

Tel: 07717 038 868
E-mail: info@stockportplus.org
Website: http://www.stockportplus.org
PLUS- People Like Us Stockport is run by and for the LGBT Community in Stockport and surrounding area. Our Social Group meets on 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Arden Arms, Millgate, Stockport at 7.30pm for a social and quiz night Our Walking Group meets on 3rd Saturday of each month. We meet at 11am outside The Wellbeing Centre, Chestergate, Stockport and go for walks whatever the weather Our Reading Group meets on 4th Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm in The Minor Hall, Stockport Central Library. Tea and Coffee is provided too!

Proud 2 B Parents

Contact person: Matt
Tel: 0161 636 7505
Address: Claremont Children's Centre, Claremont Road, Moss Side, Manchester
LGBT parents' weekly drop in group. Come along and meet other LGBT parents, get information and advice and enjoy spending time with your children and other parents.
For more information, please contact Matt from Sure Start.

Queer Cafe

Address: LGBTQ Centre Sidney Street Off Oxford Road behind 8th Day
Sunday 10th February 11am-4pm Vegan/veggie Food make new friends/meet old friends Bring a dish to share! All Welcome

Rainbow Families

Tel: 07903 397108
E-mail: rainbow_families@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.rainbowfamilies.co.uk
Group for lesbian families and families to be. Events, fundays and trips. Meet monthly in Manchester.
» Further Information about Rainbow Families

Salford LGBT Network

Contact person: Lisa
Tel: 07947 909 339
E-mail: lisalovskis@msn.com
The Network aims to bring together members of Salford LGBT communities to address issues of common concern and create a sense of community identity. The Network is open to all LGBT people living and/or working in Salford, as well as non-LGBTs who support our aims.

Signpost Stockport for Carers

Tel: 0161 456 2808
E-mail: signpostforcarers@ukgateway.net
Address: Signpost for Carers, Torkington Centre, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4PY
Website: http://www.signpoststockportforcarers.org.uk
Provides information and support for carers in the Stockport area, including carers of same-sex partners.

Stepping Stones

Tel: 0161 235 8000
E-mail: lgfsteppingstones@hotmail.com
Address: Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Princess House, 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
Website: http://www.lgf.org.uk
A support group for lesbians and bisexual women who are new to the area, recently out of a relationship or in the process of coming out. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm to 9pm, at the LGF.

Stingers Women's Football Club

Contact person: Gwen Davies
E-mail: gwen@manchesterstingers.net
Website: http://www.manchesterstingers.net
Lesbian football team welcomes both beginners and experienced players.
» Further Information about Stingers Women's Football Club

Stockport Youth Service

Tel: 0161 477 4096
Address: PO Box 93, Stockport, SK1 3FJ
Stockport Youth Service runs a group for young women who are lesbian or bisexual, and provide support, activities and socials.

Trans Youth

Group for trans young people. Contact via LGYM.

VADA

Contact person: Rose
Tel: 0161 881 0886
VADA is a Manchester based theatre company run by and for the lesbian, gay and bisexual community.

Village Citizens Advice Bureau

Tel: 0161 834 2005 (Wednesdays 4pm-7pm)
Website: http://www.thevillage.org.uk
The Village CAB is run by trained lesbians and gay men who provide advice on a wide range of issues to lesbians, gays and bisexuals. The service is free and confidential.

Wild Woman Workshops

Contact person: Clare
E-mail: clare@wildwoman1.fsnet.co.uk
Website: http://www.wild-woman.co.uk
Wild Woman is committed to empowering women through art, ritual and adventure. They schedule a number or workshops throughout the year, in different areas of the country.

Women In Tune - WIT

E-mail: info@womenintune.org.uk
Website: http://www.womenintune.org.uk
WIT are a welsh organisation that aim to provide opportunities for Women to engage in music. They hold workshops, camps and other events, including the WIT Women's Music Festival - the ONLY women's music festival in the UK, which takes place in August.

Women out in Wigan (WoW)

Tel: 07812 517543
E-mail: wowmail@mac.com
Address: PO Box 287, Wigan, WN5 9FG
A friendly and informal group for gay, lesbian and bisexual women in the Wigan area. The group meets once a month at Sunshine House.

Women's Direct Access Centre

Tel: 0161 228 1294
Provides temporary housing and resettlement for single homeless women and childless lesbian couples who have a local connection to Manchester.

Women's Electronic Village Hall

Tel: 0161 833 8800
E-mail: info@wevh.org.uk
Address: Ada House 77 Thompson St Manchester M4 5FY
Website: http://www.wevh.org.uk
Award winning computer classes for women plus drop-in access and online learning.
» Further Information about Women's Electronic Village Hall

Women's Rainbow Motorcycle Club

Contact person: Maureen or Ann
Tel: 01457 864295
E-mail: ma@pigletsrest.fslife.co.uk
Women's motorcycle group for anyone with an interest in motorcycles or mopeds. Regular meetings, ride-outs and socials.

Women's Space

Tel: 0161 273 7128
E-mail: mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
Preparations for Women's Space 2008 are well under way! There will be a broad range of entertainment to cater for all tastes. There will be poets, singers, comedians, dancers, information stalls and the opportunity to celebrate Pride in ourselves as lesbians in a women-only space. And it?s all included in the price of your weekend wristband!
For more information on getting involved in organising Women's Space, contact the Lesbian Community Project on 0161 273 7128 or email mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
» Further Information about Women's Space

Wythenshawe - oUT 'n' aBOUT

Contact person: Marie
Tel: 0161 436 5433/32
A project specifically for lesbian, gay and bisexual youg people aged between 14-25 from the Wythenshawe area of Manchester The group offers support, information and activities.

Zhoosh

Contact person: Leila
E-mail: zhoosh.editor@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.glossyzhoosh.co.uk
Zhoosh is the new look magazine replacing the LCP quarterly newsletter. First Edition laucnhed online February 1st!
» Further Information about Zhoosh