Easy Read | July-September Programme 2016

LGBT* Health and Wellbeing * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)

Programme of events, workshops and groups July to September 2016 Edinburgh and Glasgow

Website: www.lgbthealth.org.uk

About the organisation At LGBT Health and Wellbeing, we aim to improve the health and wellbeing of all LGTB people living in Scotland through building the strength of individuals and creating community connections. We offer advice and support throughout Scotland with our national LGBT Helpline Scotland and deliver services in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Fife.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing welcomes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), non-binary, intersex, queer, asexual, pan, poly and people questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.

Get involved by:     

Joining us at our social events Make use of our individual support Sign up to our Facebook, Twitter and e-bulletins Volunteer Donate

Individual Support We provide support to individuals through our:     

LGBT Helpline Scotland Counselling service based in Edinburgh Transgender Support services in Edinburgh and Glasgow Mental Health support in Edinburgh and Fife Befriending through our LGBT Age Project

For more information, visit our website or give us a call.

Safe Space Commitment All our services and events are delivered under a Safe Space Commitment actively uphold by our staff and volunteers. A Safe Space is somewhere everyone feels welcome, respected and comfortable being who they are. This includes people who access our services, volunteers, community group leaders and staff.

How to use this programme All our social events take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Some of our social events are part of a specific programme strand:

LGBT Headspace Safe and creative activities to promote positive mental health and wellbeing including monthly groups: Women’s Wellbeing Events (inclusive of transgender people who primarily identify as women), Confidence Café and LGBT Space at the Royal Ed (starts 16th September). Financial help available to those where cost (including travel) is a barrier. Individual support, counselling options and mental health information available by appointment, contact Alison: alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Transgender Programme Social activities, workshops and courses for transgender, non-binary and intersex people. This includes T time, a monthly social meetup open to friends, families and supporters. Optional activities run from 14:00 to 15:30 involving a range of interests and information.

Edinburgh | T time every 3rd Saturday jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Glasgow | T time every 1st Saturday katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

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LGBT Age Social activities for LGBT people age 50 and over including monthly community group Coffee Posse. All events are free. Financial help available if you can’t afford to come to a paid event. To book an event or for more information, contact Jean: jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Rainbow Families A chance for LGBT parents and families to get together, meet new people and enjoy friendly and supportive social time. For the event of this quarter and to keep in touch with Rainbow Families network, contact: Edinburgh jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Glasgow kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Special Social Events One off social events including consultation events, community discussions, physical activities, film nights and more. Relevant staff contact details are provided on each event.

Community Groups We also support weekly and monthly community groups. These groups are self-managed and activities are facilitated by community members.

Edinburgh jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Glasgow kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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How to use this programme Bookings Where we state ‘booking essential’, it is required to book your space by either registering your contact details via an online form or contacting the relevant member of staff via email or phone. Where we state ‘booking preferred’, it is helpful to know if you are planning to attend an event but you can also just turn up. Where no booking information are provided, you are welcome to just turn up.

Cost All our events and community groups are free unless otherwise stated.

Financial help may be available if you can’t afford to come to a paid event. Get in touch via contact details provided for each event.

Wheelchair Accessible Both offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow have 6 steps from street level.

However, we are increasingly using community venues for many aspects of our delivery and our programme now indicates which events are held in fully wheelchair accessible venues. We aim to accommodate wherever possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your access needs in relation to any event or activity you are interested in. = Fully wheelchair accessible

Family Friendly Please note, where you see a family friendly symbol, people of any age may take part, otherwise, all events are for those aged 16 or above. = Family friendly

Edinburgh Saturday 2nd July Special Social Events Pride Breakfast | 9:30-12:00 Serenity Café, The Tun, 8 Jacksons Entry, EH8 8PJ Booking preferred at: www.tinyurl.com/pridebreakfast2016 jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Another year and glorious breakfast event for the whole community. It’s the place to be to start your Pride Edinburgh weekend. Fill your bellies with continental treats, hot bacon rolls, delicious cake, 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.

LGBT Age Pride Edinburgh | 11:00-14:00 Serenity Café, The Tun, 8 Jacksons Entry, EH8 8PJ Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Pride is fast approaching us, LGBT Age invites you to come along and take part in this year’s Pride march. There will be a bus for LGBT Age provided by Pride Edinburgh. We will be meeting people at the Pride Breakfast from 11:00, before heading towards to march.

Edinburgh Wednesday 6th July Information Drop by | 16:30-18:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE alan@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Find out what’s happening at LGBT Health & Wellbeing. Drop by to hear about our events and services. Meet Alan, our administrator, pick up information, leaflets, safe sex supplies and find out what LGBT Health can offer.

Tuesday 7th July LGBT Age Fare and Share | 17:30-19:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible LGBT Age invites you to bring along a wee dish to share, a poem to read, a reading you enjoy, a game to play or a song to sing. The event will be a relaxed and informal opportunity to share time and interests with other community members

Edinburgh Tuesday 12th July LGBT Age Age Reference Group | 13:30-15:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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The LGBT Age Reference Group has expanded and is welcoming new members. The Age Reference Group is aims to make services more accessible and relevant for LGBT older people. Past activities have included providing consultation to Health & Social Care Partnerships, National Gallery of Scotland and working with Pride Edinburgh to make sure older LGBT were visible and welcomed. If you are an LGBT person aged 50 and over and would like to get involved we want you!

Saturday 16th July Transgender Programme T time | 13:00-16:00 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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An informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people, their friends, families and supporters. Optional activity from 14:00-15:30: ‘Garden Games’ | Join us for some outdoor fun in the sun (hopefully).

Edinburgh Monday 18th July LGBT Headspace Activity Information Night | 17:30-19:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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An opportunity to pick up our new programme, ask questions and get advice on what services and supports might be best for you. This might be of particular interest to people who used to regularly attend our Monday night drop in and are looking for new groups or activities to participate in.

Drop by any time between 17:30-19:30 for a cuppa and a chat.

Tuesday 19th July LGBT Age Faith & Belief Discussion | 17:30-19:30 Lifecare Centre, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge, EH4 1JB Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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LGBT Age invites you to join an inclusive LGBT discussion about faith and belief. Explore LGBT friendly faith organisations across Edinburgh. This will be a safe place to discuss and explore. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Edinburgh Friday 29th July LGBT Headspace Women’s Wellbeing Events | 14:00-16:00 The People's Story, Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, EH8 8BN alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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An inclusive & informal group to meet other LGBT women in a relaxed space. The event this month is: ‘You Oughta Know’ | Join us to explore the LGBTQIA+ Proud City exhibition, followed by a drink on the Royal Mile.

Weather permitting: Holyrood Park!

Saturday 30th July Special Social Events LGBT Summer Fete | 13:00-17:00 Tollcross Community Centre, 117 Fountainbridge, EH3 9QG Free (small fee for some activities. Pay in cash) jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible

Family-friendly A bonanza awaits you once again at our annual get together for the whole LGBTQI community. Bring your friends, family & supporters along for this year’s highlights including the Big LGBT Bake-off, games & competitions, raffle, LGBT Community Group Fair and this year ‘Beat the Bobbie’ goal scoring competition against Police Scotland!

Edinburgh Wednesday 3rd August Information Drop-by | 16:30-18:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE alan@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Find out what’s happening at LGBT Health & Wellbeing. Drop by to hear about our events and services. Meet Alan, our administrator, pick up information, leaflets, safe sex supplies and find out what LGBT Health can offer.

Thursday 4th August LGBT Headspace Confidence Café | 14:00-16:00 McDonald Road Library, 2-4 McDonald Road, EH7 4LU First Thursday of each month alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible

New group for LGBT+ people or those questioning their identity, looking to improve social confidence & meet others in a safe, supported space.

Optional activity: ‘Welcome Event’ | Join us to help launch the new group, meet the staff and volunteers involved, contribute to ideas for future activities, and have fun with our retro party games!

Edinburgh Tuesday 9th August LGBT Age National Mining Museum | 12:00-14:30 Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, EH22 4QN Cost: £4.50 concession Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible Join LGBT Age in a trip to the wonderful 5* tourist attraction based at one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian colliery in Europe, the Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange. Stay for a cuppa and blether after visiting the museum (pay for your own tea/coffee.)

Saturday 13th August Rainbow Families Summer Picnic | 13:00-17:00 Magnet Play Area, East Meadows, Melville Drive, EH9 9EX Booking preferred at: www.tinyurl.com/rainbowpicnic jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Family-friendly

Join us in the Meadows for a fun-packed afternoon of games, mischief & mayhem! Jules will be there with a gazebo & fun games for children to try!

We’ll set up near the Magnet Play Area so children have lots to keep them occupied whilst parents have the opportunity to chat. We might cancel the event due to weather, so ensure you’ve booked to be updated.

Edinburgh Friday 19th August LGBT Headspace Women’s Wellbeing Group | 17:30-20:30 Portobello Beach (meet near Bath Street) alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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The event this month is: ‘Because The Night’ | A creative evening of music, food & art on Portobello Beach. Bring an instrument, any food & drink you would like to share. Be prepared to indulge in some beach art or simply share a relaxing evening. Wet weather plan: drinks at The Espy on Bath Street.

Saturday 20th August Transgender Programme T time | 13:00-16:00 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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An informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people, their friends, families and supporters. Optional Activity from 14:00-15:30: ‘Reporting hate crime’ | Join Police Scotland LGBT Liaison Officer, Davie Clark to hear how you can report hate incidents and crimes and find out how they’re different, but both equally important to report.

Edinburgh Monday 22nd August LGBT Headspace Coming Out Course | 18:30-20:30 From 22nd August to 26th September LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Booking essential at: www.tinyurl.com/comingoutcourse alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Coming out is a lifelong process. It can involve coming out to yourself, family, friends, partners, employers & service providers. If you would like to spend some time reflecting on how ‘out’ you are whilst exploring other reasons why you might want to stay ‘in’, we would love you to be a part of this unique 6 week course on Monday evenings. Discover new strategies to deal with your fears, meet others in similar situations and celebrate your triumphs all in a relaxed space.

Tuesday 23rd August LGBT Age Social Meet Up | 14:00-15:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Join LGBT Age for an informal social meet up. Make new friends, have a cuppa and chat, and share your views and ideas about creating a coffee posse in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Saturday 27th August LGBT Age Proud City Exhibition | 12:00-14:00 Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, EH8 8BN Accessibility: Ground and 1st floor are accessible but not 2nd nor video room Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Come along to the Proud City Exhibition: Celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people living and working in Edinburgh.

Thursday 1st September LGBT Headspace Confidence Café | 14:00-16:00 McDonald Road Library, 2-4 McDonald Road, Edinburgh EH7 4LU alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible

New group for LGBT+ people looking to improve social confidence & meet others in a safe, supported space. Optional activity: ‘The Seasons of Life’ | Community Mental Health Chaplain Maxwell Reay joins us to discuss the Seasons of Life as we welcome the end of summer and start of Autumn, an opportunity to collectively reflect on the life cycles of the seasons. How do the seasons affect our mood and general feelings of wellbeing? Share, listen and reflect in a safe space.

Edinburgh Saturday 3rd September LGBT Age Edinburgh Festival Backstage Tour | 10:30-14:30 13-29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT Cost: £5 Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Find out what goes on behind the scenes at Festival Theatre, learn about the past of this venue & access areas not usually seen by the public. You may even meet the ghost of the Great Lafayette!

Tuesday 6th September Special Social Events LGBT Hate Crime: Would You Report It? | 18:00-19:30 McDonald Road Library, 2 McDonald Road, EH7 4LU Booking essential at: www.tinyurl.com/reportinghate jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible Join us for the next in our series of quarterly community discussions. Find out the difference between hate incidents and hate crime and the impact of reporting either to the police. We will discuss why people do and don’t report and hear from Police Scotland’s new LGBT Liaison Officers about their role in making Edinburgh a safer place for LGBT people.

Edinburgh Wednesday 7th September LGBT Age Redhall Walled Garden | 12:30-14:30 Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), 97 Lanark Road, EH14 2LZ Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible Come along to visit the Redhall Walled Garden. We will get our own private tour of the garden with tea and biscuits. It is a working garden, with a rich history and in a beautiful location. Georgian Palladium Summerhouse with Terrace Garden, formal Herb Garden, Roundhouse, Bee and Butterfly Garden, Bog Garden, pond and wildlife area.

Wednesday 7th September Information Drop by | 14:30-18:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE alan@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Find out what’s happening at LGBT Health & Wellbeing. Drop by to hear about our events and services. Meet Alan, our administrator, pick up information, leaflets, safe sex supplies & find out what we can offer.

Edinburgh Saturday 10th September LGBT Age Canal Boat Trip | 14:00-16:30 Linlithgow Canal Centre, Manse Road Basin, EH49 6AJ Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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LGBT Age would like to invite LGBT community members from both Glasgow and Edinburgh to enjoy a 2½ hour cruise aboard Saint Magdalene from the canal basin in Linlithgow to the Avon Aqueduct, which carries the Union Canal over the River Avon. Arrive at 13:30.

Thursday 13th September LGBT Age Age Reference Group | 13:30-15:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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The LGBT Age Reference Group has expanded and is welcoming new members. The Age Reference Group is aims to make services more accessible and relevant for LGBT older people. Past activities have included providing consultation to Health & Social Care Partnerships, National Gallery of Scotland and working with Pride Edinburgh to make sure older LGBT were visible and welcomed. If you are an LGBT person aged 50 and over and would like to get involved we want you!

Edinburgh Thursday 15th September LGBT Age Scottish Parliament Tour | 11:00-14:00 Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, EH99 1SP Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible

Family-friendly LGBT Age invites you come along & explore the Scottish Parliament. First Minister's Question Time takes place on Thursdays. Have a cuppa afterwards and discuss your experience in the Scottish Parliament. You will need to purchase your own tea/coffee.

Friday 16th September | Continues third Friday of each month LGBT Headspace LGBT Space at Royal Ed | 13:00-15:00 Library, Mackinnon House, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Terrace, EH10 alison@lgbthealth.org.uk Maxwell: 0131 537 6734

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A new space for LGBT+ people who access mental health services. Open to inpatients, outpatients and people using services in the community to drop by for tea and coffee. Please bring a support person if you need help to attend. Be in an LGBT affirmative space within the hospital, talk with likeminded people and find out about events and support that might be useful. Delivered in partnership with Maxwell Reay, NHS Mental Health Community Chaplain.

Edinburgh Saturday 17th September Transgender Programme T time | 13:00-16:00 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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An informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people, their friends, families and supporters. Optional activity from 14:00-15:30: ‘Trans and Bi’ | Celebration & discussion around bisexuality before Bi Visibility Day

Sunday 18th September LGBT Headspace Get a Heid Workshop | 11:30-16:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE Booking essential at: www.bit.ly/GetaHeid alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Participants will use premade polystyrene busts & art materials to explore themes of time, memories, mortality and queerness. No previous experience required. Opportunity to exhibit final pieces as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival exhibition at Summerhall in October 2016.

Edinburgh Friday 23rd September Special Social Events Queer Bi Night | 18:00-21:00 Serenity Café, The Tun, 8 Jackson’s Entry, EH8 8PJ jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Bi Visibility Day | Whether you identify as bisexual or not, come and celebrate an evening of Bi Visibility and the glorious spectrum of bi and queer identities in our community. Featuring fun opportunities to meet and chat to new people, play Bi Bingo (win bi prizes!) and enjoy live musical performances.

Women’s Wellbeing Group invites you to come to Queer Bi Night together:

alison@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Saturday 24th September LGBT Age Edinburgh Open Doors Venue and time to be confirmed jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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We want to take advantage of the open doors event, however due to their programme not being confirmed yet this is a ‘save the date.’

Edinburgh Thursday 29th September Special Social Events Coming Out Later in Life | 6:30-8:30pm LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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LGBT Health is exploring the set-up of a new community-led support group for people are coming out later in life. This unique one-off taster event, will provide a safe, supportive and discreet space for people who feel they are coming out ‘later’ in life as LGBT+. Meet people, hear others stories and share your own if you feel comfortable. Examples of those who might find the event beneficial include people coming out after being married or in a long-term relationship or coming out after having children.

Edinburgh Community Groups LGBT Basketball Group Tuesdays every week | 19:00-20:00 Leith Community Education Centre, 12A Kirkgate, EH6 6AD (Sports Hall) Cost: ÂŁ2 | ÂŁ15 for 6-month membership thesonics@hotmail.co.uk A friendly and informal group for beginners and regular players alike. Get in touch with the team for more information.

Bi and Beyond First and third Wednesdays of month | 19:00-21:00 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE biandbeyondedinburgh@gmail.com A fortnightly social gathering for people who identify as bisexual and nonmonosexual. With organised social activities and refreshments provided, whatever your label, or lack of label, we welcome you.

Edinburgh Community Groups Edinburgh Gay Men’s Book Group 4th Wednesday of the month | 19:00-21:00 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE info@gaybookgroup.co.uk An inclusive group where you can meet new people and read and discuss interesting books. The group have already chosen books for July and August so that you can get ahead with your reading and be ready to join the discussion: • July meeting (27th) - 'Equal Affections' by David Leavitt • August meeting (24th) - 'Interlude' by Rupert Smith

Edinburgh Trans Women First Saturday of the month | 19:30-21:30 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE info@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk 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 you to email us the first time you want to visit. This helps with security and helps us get ready to welcome you.

Glasgow Saturday 2nd July Transgender Programme T time Glasgow | 13:00-16:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

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An informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people, their friends, families and supporters. Optional activity: ‘British Sign Language’.

A brief but hands on exploration of this fascinating language with BSL user, Rylan Gleave. Try out some basic BSL vocabulary and facial expressions, and hopefully you’ll leave with a few more communication skills than you arrived with!

Monday 11th July Special Social Events In Her Shoes: Hate Crime | 5:30-7:30pm Project Café, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible Glasgow Women’s Library invites you to join their new project In Her Shoes. For women to speak about their experiences of hate, prejudice and targeted hostility in their local communities and public spaces. This is a trans positive and inclusive event. By sharing experiences in solidarity we will articulate the power of our own identities, creating a large-scale piece of public activist art in early 2017.

Glasgow Wednesday 13th July Special Social Events Consultation: Experiences of psychiatry and being LGBT | 18:00-20:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS Booking essential | Contact Kelly kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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The Mental Welfare Commission are hosting an evening to learn about the views and experiences of LGBT people in acute psychiatric wards. If this is relevant to you please join us for an informal, friendly and confidential consultation to inform their work of improving experiences of people with mental health problems in Scotland.

Wednesday 13th July Transgender Programme Glasgow Transgender Support Programme Creative Team 18:00-20:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Do you want to have a say in the events and workshops the GTSP puts on? Come along to our planning meet up and help develop the community’s suggestions into a vibrant agenda. Open to trans, non-binary and intersex people. Please let Katrina know if you are planning to come along.

Glasgow Thursday 14th July Rainbow Spoon at Pride House | 18:00-20:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible Join Rainbow Spoon for a special collaboration with Pride House. Friendly and welcoming meet-up run by and for LGBTQI community members.

Welcoming and inclusive space for all LGBTQI identities. Join us for a cup of tea/coffee and a blether.

Saturday 16th July Rainbow Families Rainbow Families Launch | 10:00-12:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Family Zone at Pride House: A collaboration between LEAP Sports and LGBT Health & Wellbeing which will include the launch of Glasgow ‘Rainbow Families’. A fun and inclusive family space for all Rainbow families.

Glasgow Sunday 17th July LGBT Age Glasgow Mela Festival and Picnic | 12:00-16:00 Kelvingrove Park, G3 6BY Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible

Family-friendly We will be meeting outside the Gilmorehill G12 building at the corner of Kelvin Way and University Avenue. Join us with your own packed lunch or money to buy food from the stalls for Glasgow Mela which will be bursting with live music, theatre performances, exotic and mouth-watering foods from around the globe and fun for all ages.

Glasgow Thursday 21st July Transgender Programme Non-binary Night | 18:00-21:00 Project Café, 2-1a Fleming House, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST Booking preferred | Contact Katrina katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible An informal evening to meet others and give us your opinions! Glasgow Trans Support Programme would love to hear about groups and events you’d like to see in the future; and the Scottish Transgender Alliance is keen to hear your views about how the details of non-binary legal recognition ought to work and how public services, especially the NHS, can be more non-binary inclusive. Tea, coffee and cake provided, all nonbinary and genderqueer people welcome!

Wednesday 27th July Special Social Events 2nd In Her Shoes: Hate Crime | 17:00-19:00 Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, G40 1BP Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible Following our workshop on 11th July, we invite you to a follow up In Her Shoes workshop. We invite all women who have experience of hate, prejudice and targeted hostility in their local communities and public spaces to take part.

Glasgow Thursday 28th July LGBT Age Coffee Posse | 17:00-19:00 Spoon CafĂŠ, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair accessible A monthly social meet-up run by and for LGBT community members aged 50 and over. It is an inclusive and welcoming space to socialise and relax after work or while late night shopping in the city. Have a cup of tea or coffee and meet or make friends.

Thursday 28th July Rainbow Families Journey to LGBT Parenting | 18:00-20:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS Booking essential | Contact Kelly kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Are you considering starting a family? Join Rainbow Families for an information and discussion event for prospective LGBT parents to learn about different options for starting families. Speakers will share experiences of their own journeys to parenthood. We aim to have a variety of different experiences represented.

Glasgow Thursday 4th August LGBT Age Pride! Oor History: Info Session | 18:00-20:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS Booking essential Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Why do we celebrate Pride? This information session is a chance to learn more about the history of Pride; what it means for the community as well as the struggles, changes and impact that it has. There will be guest speakers with time for Q&A as well as a cup of tea or coffee.

Saturday 6th August Transgender Programme T time | 13:00-16:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair An informal monthly gathering open to all transgender people, their friends, families & supporters. Optional Activity from 14:00-15:30: ‘Pride Placards and Practice’ We’ll be making affirmative placards in anticipation of Pride later in the month; while dowstairs there will be a practice space available to anyone who would like to perform a song or two at the community Pride Breakfast.

Glasgow Thursday 11th August Rainbow Spoon | 18:00-20:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair Friendly and welcoming meet-up run by and for LGBTQI community members. Welcoming and inclusive space for all LGBTQI identities. Join us for a cup of tea/coffee and a blether.

Friday 12th August LGBT Age Pipe Live! | 12:00-14:00 George Square, G2 1DU Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair

Family-friendly

Meet outside the Millennium Hotel. Join LGBT Age in celebrating the return of Piping Live to George Square where there will be live performances from bands from all over the world as well as the ‘Beat the Retreat’ Parade. There will be time for a cuppa and chat as well.

Glasgow Thursday 18th August LGBT Age Pride Workshop | 17:30-19:30 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS Booking preferred | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Join LGBT Age in making banners and placards for the Glasgow Pride March. Come along and make your voice heard as well as releasing your inner creativity! Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Saturday 20th August Special Social Events Glasgow Pride Breakfast | 10:00-12:00 Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, 423 London Road, G40 1AG Cost: £4 | £2 suggested donation kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Wheelchair

Family-friendly Join us for our 2nd annual Glasgow Pride Breakfast! Pride breakfast is a fantastic friendly and lively start to your Pride weekend. Come along to fill your boots up with hearty hot breakfast rolls, fruit and hot drinks. Enjoy live performances and if you fancy it, walk around the corner with us to the start of the Pride march. Pride breakfast is a safe, family friendly, inclusive space for everyone.

Glasgow Saturday 20th August LGBT Age Glasgow Pride Breakfast | 10:00-12:00 Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, 423 London Road, G40 1AG Cost: £4 | £2 suggested donation jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

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Pride is just around the corner, come along to fill your boots up with hearty hot breakfast rolls, fruit and hot drinks. Enjoy live performances to warm you up for the Pride Festival. It’s a safe, inclusive space for everyone to come along to and be yourself. Happy Pride!

Thursday 25th August LGBT Age Coffee Posse | 17:00-19:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

A monthly social meet-up run by and for LGBT community members aged 50 and over. It is an inclusive and welcoming space to socialise and relax after work or while late night shopping in the city. Have a cup of tea or coffee and meet or make friends.

Glasgow Saturday 3rd September Transgender Programme T time | 1-4pm LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

An informal monthly gathering for all transgender people, their families, friends and supporters. Optional activity from 14:00-15:30: ‘SQIFF’ | Scottish Queer International Film Festival provides a space for LGBTQ+ communities to enjoy films made by, for, and about them. At the end of September they will host the second annual Festival, with a programme of screenings, workshops and discussions. This session will provide a taster of some of the trans themed films and give information on opportunities to sign up for filmmaking and other workshops.

Thursday 8th September Rainbow Spoon | 18:00-20:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Friendly and welcoming meet-up run by and for LGBTQI community members. Welcoming and inclusive space for all LGBTQI identities. Join us for a cup of tea/coffee and a blether.

Glasgow Saturday 10th September LGBT Age Canal Boat Trip | 14:00-16:30 Linlithgow Canal Centre, Manse Road Basin, Linlithgow, EH49 6AJ Cost: £5 Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

LGBT Age would like to invite LGBT community members from both Glasgow and Edinburgh to enjoy a 2½ hour cruise aboard Saint Magdalene from the canal basin in Linlithgow to the Avon Aqueduct, which carries the Union Canal over the River Avon. Arrive for 13:30 to ensure place on boat.

Saturday 17th September LGBT Age Cathedral & Museum Tour | 12:00-14:00 Cathedral Precinct, Castle Street, G4 0QZ Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Wheelchair Meet outside the Cathedral main door. Join LGBT Age in learning more about the history of Glasgow’s symbolic Cathedral with time to check out the award winning St Mungo Museum which aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none, and offers something for everyone.

Glasgow Thursday 22nd September LGBT Age Coffee Posse | 17:00-19:00 Spoon CafĂŠ, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Wheelchair A monthly social meet-up run by and for LGBT community members aged 50 and over. It is an inclusive and welcoming space to socialise and relax after work or while late night shopping in the city. Have a cup of tea or coffee and meet or make friends.

Saturday 24th September Transgender Programme Transition Support Course | 11:00-17:00 Venue to be confirmed Places limited | Booking essential at: www.bit.ly/Transition_Support_Course katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Anyone who self-identifies as having trans and/or non-binary gender identities is welcome to participate in this free, 2-day non-residential course in Glasgow. The course will provide safe & supportive opportunities to learn more about your options and rights, meet and connect with other trans people, share your experiences and take part in confidence building workshops. We recognise that everyone’s journey is different - 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.

Glasgow Sunday 25th September Transgender Programme Transition Support Course | 11:00-17:00 Venue to be confirmed Places limited | Booking essential at: www.bit.ly/Transition_Support_Course katrina@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Anyone who self-identifies as having trans and/or non-binary gender identities is welcome to participate in this free, 2-day non-residential course in Glasgow. The course will provide safe & supportive opportunities to learn more about your options and rights, meet and connect with other trans people, share your experiences and take part in confidence building workshops. We recognise that everyone’s journey is different - 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.

Sunday 25th September LGBT Age LGBT Heritage Walk | 12-2pm 84 Bell Street, G1 1LQ Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Want to learn more about Glasgow’s LGBT history? Join us for a tour led by one of our LGBT Age volunteers. There will also be the chance to ask questions and have a cuppa and chat afterwards (you will have to purchase your own tea/coffee).

Glasgow Community Groups Transmen Scotland (August meeting in Edinburgh) - Wednesday 20th July | 19:00-21:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS - Thursday 25th August | 18:00-22:00 LGBT Health, 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE - Sunday 18th September | 19:00-21:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS transmenscotlandsocial@gmail.com Transmen Scotland have a new social meet up for transmen (including non-binary folks who identify as trans masculine). The events are free and for ages 16+ only. For more information and to let us know you’d like to come along, contact the group.

BiScotland 1st Tuesday of the month | 19:00-21:00 Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, 3rd Floor, Breckenbridge House, 274 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EH biscotland15@yahoo.com Peer support and social group. We are a safe space, so our meetings are only open to people attracted to more than one gender, or those questioning their sexuality. We also hold occasional social events, which are open to friends, partners and allies.

Glasgow Community Groups Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome LGBTQ Community Group Informal Meeting Saturday 17th September | 13:00-15:00 LGBT Health, 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS Booking essential | Contact Jean jean@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

We would like to set up a community group for LGBTQ+ people who identify as being Autistic/Asperger’s. This will be a safe, confidential informal meeting event open to all 16+ autistic/aspergic LGBTQ+ people.

You are also welcome to bring a friend, carer, family member or support worker. The meeting space will be on the ground floor and there are quiet areas available.

Bi Visibility Glasgow Friday 23rd September | 18:00-20:00 Spoon Café, 46 Trongate, G1 5ES Donation welcome biscotland15@yahoo.co.uk BiScotland are celebrating Bisexuality Awareness Day with drama sketches raising awareness of biphobia and challenging stereotypes. Work will be written and directed by members of the group and our allies. There will be various speakers. This event is open to everyone. As a registered charity any donations would be welcomed to help fund the event.

Want to start a community group?

Are you in Edinburgh or Glasgow? Do you have a hobby or interest that you would like to share with others? Have you thought about joining a community group but haven’t found one that you were passionate about? Why not start a brand new group?

We have lots of experience in helping individuals start up and develop successful community groups. We can assist you with planning and publicity, identifying a suitable venue and can provide ongoing support throughout the group’s existence, so don’t hesitate to get in contact if you have an idea you’d like to discuss further.

Edinburgh: jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

0131 523 1104

Glasgow: kelly@lgbthealth.org.uk

0141 271 2330

Volunteering We have a range of exciting volunteering roles and opportunities on offer and run regular Volunteer Induction Days. This is a fantastic way for you to gain new experiences and skills, meet new people and help the local LGBT community. Below you will find some of our volunteer roles, please get in touch to find out which roles we are currently recruiting for.

Edinburgh: Rainbow Families Assist staff in delivering our quaterly events for LGBT families. We are particularly keen to hear from male identifying applicants. For more information and for an application form, please contact Jules: jules@lgbthealth.org.uk

0131 523 1104

Glasgow and Edinburgh: Befriending at LGBT Health Provide regular social contact in the community for few hours a week to an LGBT person over 50. For more information and for an application pack, please contact: Glasgow: Edinburgh:

befriending@lgbthealth.org.uk 0141 271 2330 0131 523 1100

Daily Planner Saturday 2nd July 9:30-12:00 11:00-14:00 13:00-16:00 1:30-21:30

Pride Breakfast | Edinburgh LGBT Age at Pride Edinburgh T time | Glasgow Edinburgh Trans Women | Edinburgh

Tuesday 5th July 19:00-20:00 19:00-21:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh Bi Scotland | Glasgow

Wednesday 6th July 16:30-18:30 19:00-21:00

Information Drop-by | Edinburgh Bi and Beyond | Edinburgh

Thursday 7th July 17:30-19:30

LGBT Age: Fare and Share | Edinburgh

Monday 11th July 17:30-19:30

LGBT Age: In Her Shoes | Glasgow

Tuesday 12th July 13:30-15:30 19:00-20:00

LGBT Age Reference Group | Edinburgh LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 13th July 18:00-20:00 18:00-20:00

Consultation: Psychiatry and Being LGBT | Glasgow Transgender Support Programme Creative Team | Glasgow

Thursday 14th July 18:00-20:00

Rainbow Spoon | Glasgow

Saturday 16th July 10:00-12:00 13:00-16:00

Rainbow Families Launch | Glasgow T time | Edinburgh

Sunday 17th July 12:00-16:00

Mela Festival | Glasgow

Monday 18th July 17:30-19:30

Activity Information Night | Edinburgh

Tuesday 19th July 17:30-19:30 19:00-20:00

LGBT Age: Faith and Belief | Edinburgh LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 20th July 19:00-21:00 Transmen Scotland | Glasgow 19:00-21:00 Bi and Beyond | Edinburgh

Thursday 21st July 18:00-21:00

Non-binary Night | Glasgow

Tuesday 26th July 19:00-20:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 27th July 17:00-19:00 19:00-21:00

LGBT Age: In Her Shoes | Glasgow Gay Men’s Book Group | Edinburgh

Thursday 28th July 17:00-19:00 18:00-20:00

Coffee Posse | Glasgow Rainbow Families: Journey to LGBT Parenting | Glasgow

Friday 29th July 14:00-16:00

Women’s Wellbeing Events: You Oughta Know | Edinburgh

Saturday 30th July 13:00-17:00

Summer Fete | Edinburgh

Tuesday 2nd August 19:00-20:00 19:00-21:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh Bi Scotland | Glasgow

Wednesday 3rd August 16:30-18:30 19:00-21:00

Information Drop By | Edinburgh Bi and Beyond | Edinburgh

Thursday 4th August 14:00-16:00 18:00-20:00

Confidence CafĂŠ | Edinburgh LGBT Age: Pride! Oor History Info Session | Glasgow

Saturday 6th August 13:00-16:00 19:30-21:30

T time | Glasgow Edinburgh Trans Women | Edinburgh

Tuesday 9th August 12:00-14:30 19:00-20:00

LGBT Age: National Mining Museum | Edinburgh LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Thursday 11th August 18:00-20:00

Rainbow Spoon | Glasgow

Friday 12th August 12:00-14:00

LGBT Age: Pipe Live! | Glasgow

Saturday 13th August 11:00-14:00

Rainbow Families: Summer Picnic | Edinburgh

Tuesday 16th August 19:00-20:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 17th August 19:00-21:00

Bi and Beyond | Edinburgh

Thursday 18th August 17:30-19:30

LGBT Age: Pride Workshop | Glasgow

Friday 19th August 17:30-20:30

Women’s Wellbeing Events: Because The Night | Edinburgh

Saturday 20th August 10:00-12:00 10:00-12:00 13:00-16:00

Pride Breakfast | Glasgow LGBT Age at Glasgow Pride | Glasgow T time | Edinburgh

Monday 22nd August 18:30-20:30

Coming Out Course | Edinburgh

Tuesday 23rd August 14:00-15:30 19:00-20:00

LGBT Age: Social Meet Up | Edinburgh LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 24th August 19:00-21:00

Gay Men’s Book Group | Edinburgh

Thursday 25th August 17:00-19:00 18:00-22:00

Coffee Posse | Glasgow Transmen Scotland | Edinburgh

Thursday 25th August 17:00-19:00 18:00-22:00

Coffee Posse | Glasgow Transmen Scotland | Edinburgh

Saturday 27th August 12:00-14:00

LGBT Age: LGBTQIA Proud City Exhibition | Edinburgh

Tuesday 30th August 19:00-20:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Thursday 1st September 14:00-16:00

Confidence Café | Edinburgh

Saturday 3rd September 10:30-14:30 13:00-16:00 19:30-21:30

LGBT Age: Edinburgh Festival Backstage Tour | Edinburgh

T time | Glasgow Edinburgh Trans Women | Edinburgh

Tuesday 6th September 18:00-19:30 19:00-20:00 19:00-21:00

LGBT Hate Crime | Edinburgh LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh Bi Scotland | Glasgow

Wednesday 7th September 12:30-14:30 16:30-18:30 19:00-21:00

LGBT Age: Redhall Walled Garden | Edinburgh Information Drop By | Edinburgh Bi and Beyond | Edinburgh

Thursday 8th September 18:00-20:00

Rainbow Spoon | Glasgow

Saturday 10th September 14:00-16:30

LGBT Age: Canal Boat Trip | Edinburgh and Glasgow

Tuesday 13th September 13:30-15:30 19:00-20:00

LGBT Age Reference Group | Edinburgh LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Thursday 15th September 11:00-14:00

LGBT Age: Scottish Parliament Tour | Edinburgh

Friday 16th September 13:00-15:00

LGBT Space at Royal Ed | Edinburgh

Saturday 17th September 12:00-14:00 13:00-15:00 13:00-16:00

Cathedral and Museum Tour | Glasgow Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome LGBTQ+ Community Group | Edinburgh T time | Edinburgh

Sunday 18th September 11:30-16:30 19:00-21:00

Get a Heid Art Workshop | Edinburgh Transmen Scotland | Glasgow

Tuesday 20th September 19:00-20:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 21st September 19:00-21:00

Bi and Beyond | Edinburgh

Thursday 22nd September 17:00-19:00

Coffee Posse | Glasgow

Friday 23rd September 18:00-20:00 18:00-21:00

Bi Visibility | Glasgow Queer Bi Night with Women’s Wellbeing | Edinburgh

Saturday 24th September 11:00-17:00 Time TBC

Transition Support Course | Glasgow LGBT Age: Edinburgh Open Doors Event | Edinburgh

Sunday 25th September 11:00-17:00 12:00-14:00

Transition Support Course | Glasgow LGBT Age: Heritage Walk | Glasgow

Tuesday 27th September 19:00-20:00

LGBT Basketball | Edinburgh

Wednesday 28th September 19:00-21:00

Gay Men’s Book Group | Edinburgh

Thursday 29th September 18:30-20:30

Coming Out Later in Life | Edinburgh

Contact Edinburgh

Glasgow

LGBT Health and Wellbeing 9 Howe Street, EH3 6TE admin@lgbthealth.org.uk

LGBT Health and Wellbeing 12 Queen’s Crescent, G4 9AS lgbtage@lgbthealth.org.uk

0131 523 1100

0141 271 2330

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