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What is Purple Flag Purple Flag is an accreditation process similar to the Blue Flag award for beaches. It leads to Purple Flag status for town & city centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night time economy. The Purple Flag Scheme is operated by a board in each city.

In Bristol The Purple Flag partnership is a group of organizations from the public, private and non for profit sectors working together with the aim to attract a greater number of visitors into the city centre at night and to reduce the negative perceptions that some people held about our city centre.

The Partnership feel that we have made considerable progress due to the Purple Flag scheme in bringing about change and believe that the Purple Flag award is an independent confirmation of our achievements to date.

What is in it for Bristol Bristol is a dynamic, prosperous, forward looking city that is the gateway to the South West with ambitions to be one of the great European cities, proud of its diverse communities, its heritage and proud of the rich range of attractions on offer to both visitors and residents. Bristol attracts almost half a million West End / Harbourside / Old City overseas visitors a year (staying at least one night). / Bristol Shopping Quarter / Old Market Quarter Visitors and residents bring the city centre to life and during the summer months the city’s Harbourside areas, public squares and green spaces are vibrant, exciting places and its visitor economy is worth an Purple Flag Bristol Operating Hours estimated £1 billion annually to Bristol’s economy supporting almost 20,000 jobs.

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Purple Flag Map Victoria Rooms & RWA West End

One of the most significant achievements is that Purple Flag has acted as a catalyst to enhance partnership work around managing the night time economy. Quarterly Night time self assessments are now a permanent fixture and have proved invaluable for addressing issues and identifying new opportunities to improve the offer to residents and visitors using the city centre.

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NIght Markets Old City

Gay Village West End

Kings Street & Bristol Old Vic Old City

Park Street West End

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Millienium Square & Amphitheatre Harbourside

Old Market Quarter

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In May 2017 Bath launches a new multi-arts festival for the city, building on the heritage of the literature and music festivals. This new flagship festival will have music and literature at the heart – classical, jazz, world and folk music alongside contemporary fiction, intelligent debate, science, history, politics and poetry

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Badminton Horse Trails 3 -7 May Time: 07:00-18:00 Badminton Estate Ticket price: £8-£30

The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials will take place from Wednesday 3rd May through to Sunday 7th May 2017 The event is staged within the beautiful grounds of the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire (UK).

Wednesday is the first day of the ticketed event with our array of over 500 tradestands opening for business, the International competition kicking off with the horse inspection in the afternoon as well as the cross country culmination of the ‘amateur’ eventing competition of the Mitsubishi Motors Cup. The event continues with Dressage on the Thursday and Friday before the thrills and spills of the Cross Country phase on the Saturday. Sunday is the culmination of the competition and is a Show Jumping test over knock down arena jumps.

This annual spectacle offers a great family day out, with children and dogs very welcome to enjoy great hospitality options, shopping, top level equestrian sport and more in a stunning location.

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Bristol Motor & Leisure Show 2017 6-7 May Time: During Open hrs Mall Cribbs Causeway Ticket price: Free

Looking for somewhere fun to take the family this summer? The Bristol Motor & Leisure Show is back at The Mall, promising a weekend of fun that’s free for everyone.

The Bristol Motor & Leisure Show will be on during The Mall’s opening hours.

The event is free to attend and no tickets are required – just come along! There’s plenty of free parking and refreshments available to buy on site. The Twitter hashtag for this event is #BristolMotorShow This year the show will be supporting Freewheelers EVS Blood Bikes, a completely volunteerrun service which saves lives across the south west every day.

As well as being able to explore a selection of the latest cars, motor homes, caravans and motorbikes from Hyundai, VW, Lexus, Ford, Nissan, Kia, Toyota, Infiniti, Tesla, Jaguar and Land Rover, there will also be plenty of leisure activities for the whole family to enjoy, including: Film cars Pedal cars Go Karts Kids bumper cars Land Rover terrapod Mojo climbing wall and hoverball Face painting We will also have a selection of scrumptious snacks on sale from Little Van Rouge offering coffees and crepes from their vintage van, Splitscreen Ice Cream selling Marshfield organic ice cream, and Truly Scrumptious serving stonebaked pizzas from Chaplin, their Piaggio Ape pizza-kitchen!

And if that’s not enough, you will also be able to visit Kiehls on Wheels who will be offering skincare advice from their bespoke beauty van, as well as the chance to see police and fire vehicles up close, and Young Driver will also be in attendance with their bus.

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Bristol Bear Fiesta Fri 2 - Sun 4 June 2017 Time: All Weekend Bristol Bear Bar Ticket price: Free Entry

We would like to welcome you to the Bristol Bear Fiesta, which has been running for over a decade and its not hard to see why, fun and friendly with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for bears and their friends.

Bristol Bear Fiesta is held in the Gay Village of Old Market Quarter which has won the Purple Flag award for its safe and diverse nightlife. Here’s some of the events happening over that weekend; all events are free entry (due to support from BearPit throughout the year).

To navigate the city check out all the latest events and details from attractions to accommodation at www.outbristol.co.uk. Â You can use the links below to find out the best ways to travel to Bristol and where the best places to stay and book direct via the where to stay link.

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2 & 3 June 2017 JAMES CRITHLEY ART EXHIBITIONS SPACE GALLERY / BRISTOL / UK PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW FREE ENTRY

Muscle & Fitness Photography by James Critchley “Interpreting form & structure, stylist & photographer James Critchley’s work naturally captures the masculinity of his subject.”

A rising star in the portrait and physique photography world, James Critchley has already shot many of the world’s physique models. What sets his work apart from others in the field, is his ability to combine his skills and knowledge of physique photography with influences and structures drawn from his passion for landscapes and nature. Looking at his choice of stunning locations and physique models, his work is reminiscent of Ansel Adams and Bruce Weber.

Chem Sex by Matt Spike Fetish Photographer The chem sex project came together because Matt was looking for a project to do in a fetish way, that also contained a social message. Matt soon hooked up with David Stuart at 56 Dean Street, who was working on a documentary with Vice Productions.

They came together as a team and Matt carried on producing images which were documented by Vice, and this became the chem sex connection. It does not aim to arouse or to be too serious, but leave the decision in the hands of the person seeing the picture as to what it actually means. Is it sexy? Is it dangerous? Is it both?

These are answers that can only be provided by the person seeing the image.

Matt Spike Fetish Photographer Show Matt Spike is a fetish artist who uses video, photo and human installations to illustrate his view of homoeroticism.

As he puts it, “I simply must ‘create’ what obsesses me. As an ex-leather escort, I’m full of ideas and concepts relating to submission and dominance and the superficiality of sexuality. I am a politically-minded person; I like to include an edge in most of my images, as I believe taboos should always be challenged. And as an admirer of subculture, I gravitate towards left-field, bizarre tastes in sexual practice”.

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Venue: Space Gallery, Gay Village, Old Market Quarter BS2.

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THE BATH FESTIVAL 19-28 May Time: Various Citywide Ticket price: Various

In May 2017 Bath launches a new multi-arts festival for the city, building on the heritage of the literature and music festivals. This new flagship festival will have music and literature at the heart – classical, jazz, world and folk music alongside contemporary fiction, intelligent debate, science, history, politics and poetry – but embrace blends of the two as well as other arts. It will grow the number of world-class events we can bring to Bath and build our position as a leading arts organisation in the region.

The artistic directors of The Bath Festival are Alex Clark, David Jones and James Waters. Alex is an editor and literary journalist who frequently writes for The Guardian, The Observer and The Times Literary Supplement. She regularly chairs literary events and has also been on the judging panel for the Booker Prize. David Jones and James Waters are both leading figures in the music industry and experts in their own musical fields. They initially joined Bath Festivals in 2015 becoming Artistic Directors of the International Music Festival in 2016.

Bath’s biggest night of free music, Party in the City, will continue, with over 2000 people taking to stages across the city and 20,000 in attendance. We will enhance the 6000 year round learning and participation opportunities for young people. And we will continue to produce the much loved Bath Children’s Literature Festival.

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Bath Camerata 20-05-2017 Time: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM St Mary’s Bathwick Price: £20 / £14

Daniel-Lesur Duruflé Martin Benjamin Goodson

Le Cantique des Cantiques 4 Motets Mass for Double Choir Conductor Bath Camerata

A beautiful evening of a cappella choral music performed by Bath’s brilliant Camerata in the ravishing acoustic of St Mary’s Bathwick. Martin’s Mass for Double Choir and Daniel-Lesur’s Le Cantique des Cantiques are full of magical harmonies and lush textures and Duruflé’s motets are among the best loved of all French choral music.

About Bath Camerata For 30 years the award-winning Bath Camerata has been making music for the pleasure of audiences in the UK and abroad.

We have performed with The Three Tenors, the Tallis Scholars, I Fagiolini, Britten Sinfonia, Joanna MacGregor, Paco Peña and Brian Eno. We have been regular guests at the Bath International Music Festival, and have been invited to perform at major venues, from Wigmore Hall and St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, to the Thomaskirche, Leipzig and Orlando Cathedral, Florida.

Bath Camerata has won a number of prizes, including BBC Adult Choir of the Year, and has worked with such esteemed conductors as Sir Roger Norrington, Richard Hickox, Paul McCreesh, and Nigel Perrin, its founding director. The choir has given numerous premieres, including a commission from the celebrated Sir James MacMillan, and has an extensive discography. “To Music”, a CD of German Romantic part-songs, was chosen as the Gramophone magazine’s Critic’s Choice.

Since the appointment in 2015 of its young and formidably talented new musical director, Benjamin Goodson, Bath Camerata has been receiving rave reviews, continuing to fulfil the title often used to describe it: one of the foremost chamber choirs in the country.

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Happily Ever After

Date: 24-28 May 2017 Time: 15:00 - 16:00 Venue: The egg Price: £8.50 / £7.50

The queen wants her son to grow-up and become King!

Hundreds of princesses come from all over the land hoping to win his hand in marriage - tall ones, dancing ones and some with extraordinary hair, but the Prince isn’t impressed by any of them…

Happily Ever After is the brilliant new show by Action Transport Theatre created in partnership with The Proud Trust.

Using ATT’s trade-mark highly visual, wordless storytelling and comedy clowning, Happily Ever After is a funny and poignant show with the most unexpected queen you’ve ever seen!

Join ATT as they transform a traditional fairytale into a sparkling and memorable occasion, guaranteed to captivate audiences of all ages.

Because all princes need happy endings…

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Party in the City Date: 19-05-2017 Time: 18:00 - 23:30

Venue: Various venues in Bath City Centre Price: FREE This year we are filling the streets, parks and venues of Bath with a multitude of arts from electro-swing to cheerleading to Chinese shadow-puppetry. The city will come alive with folk, rock, classical, jazz, acoustic, swing and soul – and it’s all free!

Join in dancing, drumming and samba on our Carnival Street, head to one of our DJ booths to throw some serious shapes or visit our festival hub on Alfred Street for a family friendly extravaganza. After sun sets, hit one of our festival venues or bars and enjoy the music until the early hours in style.

Opening the night with a extravaganza of Wild Voices will be over 100 school children bringing the Abbey to life with song, stories, and visual art. Working with composer Richard Barnard and artist Edwina Bridgeman the children will create a brand new piece celebrating heritage through the eyes of wild creatures. Join us to celebrate children’s creativity and see the Abbey reimagined.

Back by popular demand we are pleased to announce the return of our Festival [Queen] Square filled with great live music in association with Moles, and local food and drink. In 2016 over 20,000 people graced Bath city-centre to see their favourite bands and groups across 35+ venues and 3 outdoor stages. This year, invite your friends, family and co-workers to join the city’s largest, free festival and celebrate the arts in Bath.

Literature

Mary Berry Everyday

Authors: Mary Berry Publisher: BBC Books Language: English ISBN-10: 1785941682 ISBN-13: 978-1785941689

About the event Mary Berry might have waved farewell to The Great British Bake Off, but she’s the only one we’ll turn to when we want to talk lemon drizzle.

Mary joins us to talk about a life in cookery, her new book Mary Berry Everyday and the art of keeping cool even when your bottom goes soggy.

All tickets include a copy of Mary Berry Everyday. The first 300 bookers will receive pre-signed copies..

Synopsis Everyday cooking is about sharing your love of food with family and friends. With this book I hope that you will feel encouraged to create new favourites, making everyday meals into something extra-special.

Add a little Mary magic to your cooking with 120 brand-new recipes from the inspiring new BBC series. Delicious family suppers, tempting food for sharing and plenty of sweet treats, all made with everyday ingredients and a clever twist.

Date: 20-05-2017 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Venue: The Forum Price: £26 (ticket includes a copy of Mary Berry Everyday)

Lifestyle: Film

If I Think of Germany at Night 15

Date: Fri 19 - Thu 25 May

Director: Romuald Karmakar

Cast: Ata, Roman Flügel, Sonja Moonear Time: 105 mins, Released: 2017, Country: Germany Venue: www.watershed.co.uk Fans of electronic dance music know that Germany remains one of the greatest producers of techno in the world, and that visiting Berlin’s infamous nightspot Berghain is the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) equivalent of going on a pilgrimage.

Director Romuald Karmakar hammers that point home in his documentary about the German electronic music scene, by focusing on five major DJs who are keeping Teutonic techno alive and well. Speaking - and sometimes freely associating - about the music they make and its evolution over the past decades, international stars (Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, Ata Macias, Roman Flügel and Move D/David Moufang) take us behind the turntables to reveal the methods to their madness.

In between eloquent thoughts from the musicians in interviews, quiet observations of them at work at their DJ home, and images of sweating masses at raves, a selective image gradually and very quietly emerges of a music scene in transition.

Photo: Lindsey Byrnes

Music

Paramore Wed 21 Jun 2017/ www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com

Since forming in their hometown of Nashville in 2004, Paramore have won fans around the world for their highly energetic and individual brand of rock, pop, punk and emo.

An exhilarating live act, they have spent much of the past decade-plus on the road, with highlights including sold out headline arena tours and festival sets around the globe. They have received a GRAMMY Award, two People’s Choice Awards, three NME Awards and three MTV Video Music Award nominations. As well as featuring in the soundtrack for the hugely successful Twilight film (2008), they have repeatedly topped rock charts, hitting platinum for multiple single and album releases.

Grammy Award-winning Paramore have announced the eagerly awaited release of their fifth studio album ‘After Laughter’, due for release on 12 May. Recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio B, ‘After Laughter’ is Paramore’s first new album in nearly five years, and marks the return of original member Zac Farro to the band. With just five other UK dates on this tour, Colston Hall is the only South West show so don’t miss your chance to see this globally adored band while you can.

Support from Bleached, a punk-rock/pop-punk trio from Los Angeles.

This show is part-standing in the stalls.

Venue: Colston Hall Time: 19:00 Date: Wed 21 Jun 2017 Price: £37.62 to £45.69 incl. booking fee

Culture

James Critchley Photographer / www.jamescritchley.co.uk /

“Interpreting form & structure, stylist & photographer James Critchley’s work naturally captures the masculinity of his subject.”

A rising star in the portrait and physique photography world, James Critchley has already shot many of the worlds physique models.

What sets his work apart is the combination of his physique photography with his other passion of landscape design which creates his unique style.

His choice of stunning locations and physique models his work is reminiscent of Ansel Adams and Bruce Weber.

Where do you get your inspiration from ?

Coming from a design background I have always been drawn to structure and form. This extended into my photography and into capturing the form and structure of the athletic physical form.

Living in the Cotswolds, much of my nature series focuses on locations based in natural settings and way the natural setting accentuates the strong form of the model.

Culture

James Critchley Photographer / www.jamescritchley.co.uk / Show 2-3 June 2017 / Space Gallery, Bristol, BS2 0BH

What kind of camera do you use?

I use a Canon 5D with a variety of lenses in order to create a range of different photos. To me, it’s the lenses that create the magic.

How much creative freedom do you have on an editorial shoot?

I have had complete freedom in almost every shoot. I am very lucky that I get to choose my models, locations and style of photography How important are personal projects to you ?

I would like to think that almost all of my muscle photography is personal to me. To start with, I had to ask the models to shoot for me with very little photographs to entice them. Now I have top fitness and muscle models from around the world asking me to shoot them and within those shoots, I choose where and how they will pose with very good results. So each shoot I do, I like to think is a personal project.

Culture:- James Critchley Photographer / www.jamescritchley.co.uk/ Show 2-3 June 2017 / Space Gallery, Bristol, BS2 0BH

How much preparation goes into a shoot?

Often I set out a list of goals and ideas for each shoot and sometimes the models will bring their ideas with them. I have a fantastic assistant Alicia who will assist with lighting, camera equipment etc. and without her I couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of some of the shoots.

How much do you do in post production?

A LOT! My ratio of shooting to editing is surprising. I might spend 6 hours on a shoot but I can spend up to 6 days working up the photographs. I am very particular, and nothing leaves my studio without being edited to the highest standard. My ethos is to over deliver on images for my clients. Where the top fitness photographers might only release five photos from a shoot (some models have dieted for weeks for that shoot) I will happily work up at least 50 images for them, and give a massive variety of shots for them to choose from.

Do you think a photographer needs a philosophy to do good work ?

Yes I do. A very happy positive attitude helps enormously and that can get you through the most awkward of shoots. Keep things fun, always make the models laugh and that not only makes for photos full of emotion but also keeps the shoot upbeat and memorable.

Culture:- James Critchley Photographer / www.jamescritchley.co.uk/ Show 2-3 June 2017 / Space Gallery, Bristol, BS2 0BH

Among your works, which one is your favourite? Why? All of my photographs are like my children and I love them all. I have models who I have a lot of time for who have helped me get started before I was well known and I am particularly fond of their photos, so a massive thank you to Kenolivier, Charlie Garforth and Ry Williams whose support and loyalty has helped me get where I am today.

Whose work has influenced you most?

I am a big fan of photographer Pat Lee from the United States, whose ability to make a monstrous vascular bodybuilder look serene and alluring has always inspired me. British fitness photographer Jules Godfrey always manages to capture images where the light and look of the models is so beautiful.

What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

I used to get very nervous before a shoot and I now look forward to them. I wish I could tell the younger me to relax more and just enjoy the view.

Describe your photographic style? How did you develop your style?

My style is so varied and is still developing, like my chaotic mind every photo from a single shoot can look like a completely different photographers work. I have recently become a big fan of depth of field images where the subject is perfectly crisp but the surrounding landscape is almost like a watercolor painting. I always throw in a location with every physique shoot which now has helped me get recognized as one of the UK’s best location photographers.

To see James Critchley’s latest show please visit Space Gallery, 6 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol BS2 0BH show is Fri 2nd June and Saturday 3rd June 2017 all day both days and into the evening.

Food & Drink

Dutch 16 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol BS2 0DF Opening Hours Mon Closed , Tue - Wed 16:00-23:00 Thurs 16:00-02:00 Fri 16:00-00:00 Sat 16:00-02:00 Sun 16:00-00:00

Dutch is a new speciality Gin bar & restaurant with an event space in the heart of Old Market, Bristol.

We are hoping to stock in excess of 350 Gin’s alongside our Gin inspired menu. Come and drink and learn about Gin! We shall also be operating as a 200 capacity venue with a downstairs/separate bar with low ceilings that you may struggle to blow the roof off as it was once used as a bank vault, features of which you can still find there today.

Performance

Latrice Royale 28 May 2017 / Queenshilling / www.facebook.com/eatsleepdragrepeat

Eat Sleep Drag Repeat presents LATRICE ROYALE Good good get a grip girl! We’re bring the almighty LATRICE ROYALE back to Bristol to spread her heavenly light and take us to church.

Jesus is a biscuit, let him sop you up!

Tickets from http://hdfst.uk/E37599 Latrice will be joined by VIRGIN XTRAVAGANZAH aka the Holy Mother of Gawd. It’s a bank holiday so we’re also hosting a totes sinful afterparty... but don’t worry, your sins will be forgiven and it’s going to be one holy night! #strutwithchrist Doors: 20:00 Show: 21:00 Meet & Greet 23:30 NB: This event is 18+ only and the venue operates a Challenge 25 policy.

NBB: Sometimes drag queen shows run a little later than advertised.

Because drag queens. Soz. TICKETS £21.83 General / £37.76 VIP To book to see this amazing show book online. https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-05-28&event_ id=37599

WWW.MEMBERS-BRISTOL .CO.U.K Members provides friendly, fun events in chic environments for the discerning gay man for business, social and networking opportunities. Events take place throughout the year, consisting of monthly drinks evenings, occasional parties & dining events.

The team behind Members Bristol has been running and hosting events for gay professionals in Bristol and the South West since 2009. Members events are a fun, friendly, relaxed, informal way of meeting like-minded people. Our members come from a wide range backgrounds and professions, so everyone will feel at home.

If you feel you would enjoy alternative fun, friendly, stylish events in elegant surrounds then why not come along?

Date: Monthly Time: 20:00-11:00 Venue: Square Bar, BS8 1HB Essential Info Who is your LGBT+ Market Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

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Lesbian YES Gay YES Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight YES

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Welcome to Indigo

Indigo produce social & cultural events for Lesbian / LBTQ+ women from Bristol & beyond.

Renowned for their friendly atmosphere, join us solo or arrive with a pal.

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Comedian Sarah Keyworth In under 3 years Sarah has established herself as one of comedy’s rising stars. She’s come runner-up in the Funny Women Awards & has just been shortlisted for Diva Magazine’s 2017 ”Rising Star” Award.

Expect honest anecdotal storytelling, silly observation, sharp lines & a cheeky smile.

Date: Thurs 25 May 2017 Time: 20:00-23:55 Venue: Square Bar, BS1 1HB Tickets: indigonetwork.co.uk £6 Early Bird + BF £7 Advance + BF Essential Info Who is your LGBT+ Market Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

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Lesbian YES Gay NO Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight NO

5 May 2017 Miss Jason

6 May 2017 Vileda Mopp

13 May 2017 Louis Cyfer

19 May 2017 Dave Lynn

20 May 2017 Miss Penny

26 May 2017 Cookie Monstar

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Welcome to the biggest Girl’s Night outside London.

The girls hijack the club for Hush, a colourful club night for all you brilliant lesbian / LBTQ+ women, girls, gals & beautiful creatures. Featuring the best gal DJs, Hush promises a night of flirts, friends, laughter & unstoppable tunes.

We’re running a Singles Mingle from 9 pm – 10 pm, buy a singles mingle ticket & email anna@indigonetwork.co.uk to register.

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* Riot Paula * [Bristol] * electroNIC * [Bristol] * hush Residents * [Bristol] Date: Fri 12 May 2017 Time: 21:00-03:00 Venue: Queenshilling, BS1 Tickets: indigonetwork.co.uk Essential Info Who is your LGBT+ Market Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

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Lesbian YES Gay YES Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight YES

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Bristol Bear Bar is the first and currently only, purpose built bear bar in the UK. Steve and his team welcome everyone to an attitude free and friendly bar.

Open Tuesday to Sunday you’ll find the bar in the heart of Bristol’s Gay Village at the crossroads where Old Market Street becomes West Street. The area is the focus for those wanting and independent less commercial crowd catering for a mostly gay male crowd of all ages and Bristol Bear Bar is where the men meet.

Bristol Bear Bar 2 West Street Bristol, United Kingdom Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

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www.WEBSITE GOES HERE Harness is a bespoke club night.

An LGBT+ fetish social where everyone is welcome.

NO DRESSCODE but leather, rubber, uniform and sports gear are encouraged with or without a HARNESS! (no nudity please) Join us for club classics, dance, funky tunes and a bit of cheese! in association with RAVEN FREE ENTRY bar open 7pm

Bristol Bear Bar 2 West Street Bristol, United Kingdom Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

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Lesbian NO Gay YES Bi YES Trans NO Plus NO Straight NO

Raven Lite your fetih social.

The pre-party, no dress code, social “little brother” of RAVEN (Bristol’s premier monthly fetish party for men).

RAVEN lite is an LGBT+ fetish social where everyone is welcome; all genders and fetishwear.

NO DRESSCODE but Leather / Rubber / Military / Sports Gear / Skins / Pup etc are encouraged (no nudity please).

Bristol Bear Bar 2 West Street Bristol, United Kingdom Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES Bi YES Trans NO Plus NO Straight NO

www.WEBSITE GOES HERE The social night for leather men of all tribes, UNION requires you to report in your leather gear to be admired by others and to sign up new members.

UNION fuses the friendliness of a social night with the horny atmosphere of a men’s leather event, accompanied by hot tracks mixed by local DJs. UNION is the ideal night for any gay man with an interest in leather. It’s the place to meet new guys, to catch up with mates and above all, have fun in leathers. There is a dresscode but we are confident you will have something in your wardrobe to wear!

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES Bi YES Trans NO Plus NO Straight NO

www.WEBSITE GOES HERE For many BLUF represents the ultimate gay leatherman fantasy – that Tom of Finland look made real. BLUF@ Bristol is the west’s very own meeting exclusively for BLUF members.

It is a night where the venue is filled with the heady aroma of leather and expectation as men in full leather meet, chat, drink and get to know fellow BLUF members. It’s always a night to remember!

Now in its third year, BLUF@Bristol has become a popular event for members of BLUF, a community of leathermen who share a love of fine leather and the realisation of a fantasy.

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES Bi YES Trans NO Plus NO Straight NO

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Welcome to Out Bristol

Out Bristol is the definitive destination for the LGBT communities in the dual city region of the West of England established in 2008 Out Bristol is the community hub consisting of an online virtual community centre linking to all the support services and social groups for the LGBT communities.

The website is the LGBT tourism and visitor centre for the region, with information on where to stay, attractions, festivals and the LGBT Scene. Last but by no means least the website is also home to the Out Bristol magazine and supplements, with features, what’s on, fashion,listings and an extensive community section. Local or visiting Out Bristol curates the contemporary to the cultural.

Whether you are a local or visiting Bristol for the first time this guide alongside the website www.outbristol.co.uk has all you need to know about the LGBT communities, the scene, the city and the five LGBT festivals we host in the city through out the year.

We would like to thank you for visiting us and supporting Out Bristol.

Bristol

Bristol’s unconventional urbanity gives the city its distinctive character.

A City Of Urban Villages

Bristol is one of the UK’s eight core cities, home to leading companies from the creative, technological, financial, micro electronics, environmental, aerospace, advanced engineering and service industries.

Colston Hall /West End

Bedminster

Bristol is made up of several diverse urban villages with their own distinctive characteristics.

The city is constantly evolving, refusing to stand still. It’s unconventional urbanity, young and multi ethnic neighborhoods means that Bristol is a world leading resilient city.

West Street / Old Market Quarter

Stokes Croft

St Nicks Market / Old City

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol is the UK’s Festival City

Carnival / St Pauls

Oh and Bristol also has......

Millenium Square / Harbourside

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Gay Village, Old Market Quarter Welcome to the Gay Village in the Old Market Quarter Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week and festival events throughout the year.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk 1 The Phoenix 1 Wellington Buildings, BS2 9DB Gay run & owned, this is the ONLY openly friendly bar catering to everyone who respects diversity that reflects this amazing city! Relax in a comfy friendly establishment .Opening Hours Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00 Wed-Fri 12:00-23:00 Sat 12:00-Late Sun 12:00-10:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-phoenix 2 Old Market Tavern 29-30 Old Market Street, BS2 0BH A traditional pub in the centre of Bristol which serves food and has a beautiful traditional British beer garden.

The pub also host quizs and events.

Opening Hours Sun-Thurs 11:30-23:00 Fri 11:30-00:00 Sat 16:00-01:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/old-market-tavern 3 Proud Bar 53 Old Market Street, BS2 0ER

www.outbristol.co.uk 6 The Retreat

16 West Street, BS2 0DF THIS VENUE IS NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY

7 Elite Retreat

1 Alfred Street,BS2 0RF THIS VENUE IS NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY

THIS VENUE IS NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY

8 Lads Locker room

4 The Palace

1-3 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF Bristol’s very own Palace with fabulous theatrical & opulent decoration that would put the Moulin Rouge to shame, this place is the party Palace. Opening Hours Mon-Thur 17:00-00:00 Fri -Sat 15:00-02:00 Sun 15:0000:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-palace 5 The Bristol Bear Bar 2-4 West Street,Bristol BS2 0BH UK’s only bespoke bear bar, with welcoming & friendly atmostphere it’s a must see for all Bears & non Bears Opening Hours Tue-Thur 19:00-23:00 Fri-Sat 19:0002:00 Sun 17:00-23:00

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19-21 West Street,BS2 0DF A sauna and venue that caters for all Gay, Bi-sexual and Bi-curious men who wish to have the freedom to relax.Opening Hours Mon 00:00 - 06:00 Tues 12:0000:00 Wed 12:00-06:00 Thur 12:00-00:00 Fri- Sun 00:00 00:00:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/ladslockerroom 42a Old Market Street BS2 0EZ As the name suggests this is the Local store and Off Licence. This store has everything you need whether on a night out, a house party, a quite night in or your weekly shop. LGBT friendly & safe sex supplies sold.

Opening Hours 24/7 Monday to Sunday www.oldmarketquarter.co.uk/thelocal

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Gay Village, West End Welcome to the Gay Village in the West End. Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk

10 The Pineapple

37 St Georges Road, BS1 5UU

THIS VENUE IS NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY

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OMG Bar combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere, an extensive cocktail menu, competitive pricing, and amazing sound system and light up dancefloor - It really is something special. Opening Times Mon - Sat:20:00-02:00 Sunday Closed www.outbristol.co.uk/bent

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The atmosphere in this Club is truly electric. Visit the website for up to date opening times DJ listings and details of theme nights. From stages and podiums, to comfortable seating areas, with premium drinks at reasonable prices and the friendliest staff around. www.outbristol.co.uk/queenshilling

1 Frog Lane,BS1 5UX

OMG is the South West’s busiest and biggest gay venue. It’s state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, buzzing atmosphere and competitive pricing have made OMG the incredible, lively club it is today.Opening Times: Wed - Fri:22:00-04:00 Sat:22:00-05:00. www.outbristol.co.uk/omg-club

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LGBT GUIDE FOR THE WEST OF ENGLAND

www.outbristol.co.uk

“The definitive destination for the LGBT communities in the dual city region of the West of England.”

Club Events (Mixed)

Club Events (Mixed)

AmourAmi

Leather Wild West

BearPit@BBB

Digiloue

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/amour-ami A mixture of RuPaul’s drag race/PartyMonster/ Paris is Burning meets 90’s rave realness - Here is Amour Ami Bristol’s Bi-Monthly night held in Gay Village, Lets Party....

Open Hours 22:00 till Late www.outbristol.co.uk/bearpit Monthly night of fabulousness to support Bristol Bear Fiesta & Southern HiBearnation with DJ daddi turning up the heat with His funky vibe and a few camp classics too Opening Hours 22:00-02:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/digilogue DIGILOGUE - Alternative 80s clubbing, held in various venues in Gay Village, Old Market Quarter. Opening Hours 22:00-02:00

UNION

www.outbristol.co.uk/union The ideal night for any man with an interest in leather. It’s the place to meet new guys, to catch up with mates and above all, have fun in leathers. Dresscode is minimum of one item of leather outerwear.

South West Rubber Men www.outbristol.co.uk/swrm From the curious to the connoisseur, come rubber up and socialize.

Dont Tell Your Mother www.outbristol.co.uk/DTYM Don’t Tell Your Mother is a Indie LGBT+FRIENDS club night.

Opening Hours 22:00-02:00

ByLaw

Horse Play

www.outbristol.co.uk/horseplay A Club transformed into a disco stables; it’s a dirty underground club beneath a metal bar, with cheap beer and an intimate vibe.

Opening Hours 22:00- Late

Indigo Bristol

Psychodrama

www.outbristol.co.uk/psychodrama Putting the Alt in Alternative this gay night is something very different to what you have seen before. Opening Hours 22:00-Late

People Like Us

HUN NIGHTCLUB

www.outbristol.co.uk/people-like-us

People Like Us’ main aim is to create a safe dance space, where people can completely lose themselves to our unique style in dance music. Come n get some….! ;) love love disco love PLU ♥ :) xxxxxxxxxxxxx

www.outbristol.co.uk/hunnightclub

HUN nightclub... Energetic homo discotheque for freaks like you. House, electronic and disco music in some of the most unusual venues in Bristol. Sexy and smiley crowd, All welcome. Main party usually on the first Saturday of each month from 10 - late followed by STILL UP! The official Hun afterhours.

BLUF Bristol

www.outbristol.co.uk/bluf-bristol For many BLUF represents the ultimate gay leatherman fantasy - that Tom of Finland look made real. BLUF Bristol is the west’s very own meeting exclusively for BLUF members

Gear Bristol

www.outbristol.co.uk/gear Gear Bristol is a monthly fetish club for Gay/Bi men.

Leather Market

www.outbristol.co.uk/leather-market A great way to start, expand or refresh your leather wardrobe. Choose from a wide variety of secondhand or nearly new items. The Leather Cafe will be open!

www.outbristol.co.uk/events www.outbristol.co.uk/leather-wild-west LeatherWest’s summer event that encourages all guys to saddle up in their leather chaps, jeans and waistcoats to enjoy the summer, a bbq and maybe a bit of rodeo action!

www.bylaw.org.uk Bringing together lesbian, gay and bisexual people working or intending to work in the legal community in the South West and South Wales

www.indigonetwork.co.uk Run by an all-women team, the sociable Indigo networking group offers lesbian/bi/queer women of the South West the chance to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk Members www.outbristol.co.uk/members A friendly, fun events in chic environments for the discerning gay man for business, social & networking opportunities. Events take place throughout the year, & consist of a monthly Drinks Evening, Parties & Dining events.

LGBT History Month www.outbristol.co.uk/lgbthistory February each year is LGBT History Month. In Bristol a voluntary group that presents events and information about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history of Bristol.

Bear Fiesta

www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-fiesta Held in the first weekend in June each year Bristol plays host to the Bristol Bear fiesta.these events are always well attended, check out the website for the latest information. www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-fiesta Bristol Pride www.pridebristol.co.uk A week long festival which goes out with a bang with the Parade & Pride event, hosting music & performances from local and national acts, community stands in the heart of the city.

Held first week of July.

UK Leather Pride www.ukleatherpride.com A fantastic weekend in of leather fun designed to celebrate the gay leathermen’s community.

We’ve lined up a range of events including social and workshops. 6-8 Novemeber 2015 www.outbristol.co.uk/uk-leather-pride.

Southern Hibearnation www.outbristol.co.uk/southern-hibearnation Held in the first weekend in December each year Bristol in the Old Market Quarter Gay Village plays host to Southern Hibernation Bear Fesitval. These events are always well attended.

http://www.outbristol.co.uk/listings Bristol Bisons RFC www.bisonsrfc.co.uk Bristol’s first gay and gay-friendly rugby team is always looking for new members, players and supporters. Everyone welcome regardless of experience or ability.

LGBT Services LGBT Bristol

Bristol Panthers

EACH

Social Groups

CycleOut Bristol

http://bristolpanthersfc.weebly.com/

Bristol’s premier gay friendly football team. Bristol Panthers Football Club is Bristol’s premier openly gay friendly football club. The current incarnation of Bristol Panthers was born on the 28th March 2009, following a advert calling for interested gay footballers and supporters, to come together socially.

www.outbristol.co.uk/cycleout

The Gay Outdoor Club’s local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cycling group for West of England cycleoutbristol@live.co.uk

The Gay Outdoor Club

www.goc.org.uk

For gay men and women and their friends. It has national membership and local groups all around the country. There are groups within GOC based around specific activities.

LGBT Fitness Class and Social www.stridefitness.co.uk If you want to look and feel great,improve your fitness, have more energy & meet other LGBT people then join our “LGBT Fitness class & Social” The workout is one hour with the option to stay and socialise Suitable for all levels here: Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Social for lesbians, meetsmuch: every other When:network Monday, 7-8pm How ClassThurs£3

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GMG

www.gmgsouthwest.com

evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.

www.outbristol.co.uk gmgsw@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gmgsouthwest.com/

Gay Men’s Book Group

bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes.

BS3 LGBT

“The definitive destination for the LGBT communities inwww.outbristol.co.uk/bs3-lgbt the dual city region of Aims to bring together the lesbian, gay, bisexWest of England. ” ual and transthe communities that live, work and play in the Bristol BS3 area.

LGBT Brunch

Rainbow Group

www.outbristol.co.uk/LGBTbruch First Saturday of every month at Coniston Community Centre, a great way to kick start the weekend & meet new friends.

Contact David Sully email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council employees LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446

We work in partnership with Bristol City Council to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to become actively involved in community life. We pride ourselves in challenging homophobia and transphobia in the wider community and help promote understanding of equality and inclusion.

www.each.education EACH is the award-winning charity: affirming the lives of gay & transgender people & reducing discrimination. Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm info@each.education 0808 1000 143

The Diversity Trust www.diversitytrust.org.uk The Diversity Trust is a specialist in equality, diversity and inclusion and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in project management, evaluation, policy, research and training.

Avon & Somerset Police

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Official Police account for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison Officers @ASPOLICELGBT Avon & somerset police LGBT Liaison Team can be found at all community events and follow their work on the main website or via twitter.

Gaydio

day evening at 8:30. Also bowling, cinema, coffee bars, theatre, concerts, discos, cycling, walks, meals out and more. www.outbristol.co.uk/pinkherrings

LGBT GUIDE FOR THE WEST ENGLAND SocialOFgroup for LGBT people. Regular social

www.outbristol.co.uk lgbtbristol.org.uk

Trans Info

www.gaydio.co.uk Gaydio is the world’s biggest LGB&T radio station. You can get Gaydio on DAB Digital Radio (London, Sussex, Glasgow, Edinburgh), 88.4FM (Greater Manchester), on mobile apps gaydio.co.uk.

http://uktrans.info Advice with practical problems such as access to healthcare & legal issues. We can guide you towards information you need and on occasion we can (with your consent) contact organizations on your behalf to resolve issues.

Bristol Crossroads http://bristol-crossroads.org.uk Meetings at Wick Village Hall Contact: Liz or Tania Informal opportunity for all transgendered people, partners & family to meet & dress in a safe and supportive environment.

Phone: 01453 757110 The Bridge, Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999 A support service for victims of sexual crime & provides a range of services. If you are a victim, we can tell you your options and help you in making your own decisions about your care. www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org Survivors UK support adult men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives. Their Helpline Webchat service is open Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 122.30pm & 6-9pm, and Thursday 12-2.30pm.

Bristol Women’s Voice www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) provides a way for women to influence the public authorities, for example the Council, health bodies and the police in how they meet women’s needs and promote women’s equality.

Social Groups Missing Lesbians

Bi Visible Bristol

GayWest

Sing Out Bristol

http://www.outbristol.co.uk/listings www.missinglesbians.co.uk A free listing guide for lesbian events, social groups and organizations of interest to lesbians and within reach of Bristol UK.

www.outbristol.co.uk/bivisible We promote the presence of the bisexual community in Bristol and provide meet-ups as a safe space for bi people to meet, network and exchange ideas. Café Kino on Stokes Croft, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

www.gaywest.org.uk A social group covering the South West supporting the LGBTQIAPD Community, providing a safe and secure place to meet every Saturday morning. www.singoutbristol.com A choir run by and for LGBT people who enjoy singing. We are a very social group and musical experience is not needed.

LGBT Support Services Proud 2 Serve

www.outbristol.co.uk www.proud2serve.net

Our aim is to provide support, information and networking for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender serving, ex-serving personnel and their families both at home and abroad.

Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement, Bristol lgcm.org.uk LGCM is working for love, for peace, for justice, and for the promotion of the Christian faith especially within the LGBT community.

Imaan

www.imaan.org.uk Social Support for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Trans Muslims. Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam.

Jewish Lesbian and Gay Group

www.jglg.org.uk

The longest established Jewish LGBT group in the world. Our membership is open to Jewish men and women who areLGBT including people from many different backgrounds. We welcome non-Jewish partners to all events and non-LGBT & non-Jewish guests to certain events.

Out Stories Bristol www.outstoriesbristol.org.uk We are a group who are interested in discussing and collating information about LGBT History in Bristol. admin@outstoriesbristol.org.uk

Avon Trans Women www.avontranswomen.org.uk We are a self help group serving Bristol and the surrounding area for male-to-female transsexuals & others undergoing gender reassignment.

Pink Herrings

Trans Bristol

GMG

pinkherrings@yahoo.co.uk

Social network for lesbians, meets every other Thursday evening at 8:30. Also bowling, cinema, coffee bars, theatre, concerts, discos, cycling, walks, meals out and more. www.outbristol.co.uk/pinkherrings

www.gmgsouthwest.com Social group for LGBT people. Regular social evenings in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. gmgsw@hotmail.co.uk http://www.gmgsouthwest.com/

Gay Men’s Book Group

bristolbookclub@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting monthly at a member’s flat in the centre of Bristol to discuss a book written by a gay author or about gay themes.

BS3 LGBT

www.outbristol.co.uk/bs3-lgbt Aims to bring together the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities that live, work and play in the Bristol BS3 area.

LGBT Brunch

www.outbristol.co.uk/LGBTbruch First Saturday of every month at Coniston Community Centre, a great way to kick start the weekend & meet new friends.

Contact David Sully

Rainbow Group

email rainbow@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council employees LGBT group Call Equalities on 0117 922 4446

http://transbristol.wordpress.com A safe space where trans identified people in the Bristol area can share ideas, provide support and plan things. Anything under the trans umbrella should belong here.

Email:transbristol@gmail.com Trans Info http://uktrans.info Advice with practical problems such as access to healthcare & legal issues. We can guide you towards information you need and on occasion we can (with your consent) contact organizations on your behalf to resolve issues.

Bristol Crossroads http://bristol-crossroads.org.uk Meetings at Wick Village Hall Contact: Liz or Tania Informal opportunity for all transgendered people, partners & family to meet & dress in a safe and supportive environment.

Phone: 01453 757110 The Bridge, Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0117 342 6999 A support service for victims of sexual crime & provides a range of services. If you are a victim, we can tell you your options and help you in making your own decisions about your care. www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk Survivors UK www.survivorsuk.org Survivors UK support adult men who have experienced sexual violation at any time in their lives. Their Helpline Webchat service is open Monday & Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 122.30pm & 6-9pm, and Thursday 12-2.30pm.

Bristol Women’s Voice www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk Bristol Women’s Voice (BWV) provides a way for women to influence the public authorities, for example the Council, health bodies and the police in how they meet women’s needs and promote women’s equality.

LGBT Support Services www.outbristol.co.uk Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline www.switchboard.lgbt Our helpline operates from 10am to 11pm daily on 0300 330 0630. You can also access Switchboard Instant Messaging through the following link when someone is available online - www.switchboard.lgbt Stonewall

www.stonewall.org.uk An organisation working for equality and justice for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexuals.From our Diversity Champions programme offering advice to over 600 companies to our information line on 08000 50 20 20 Bristol Drugs Project www.bdp.org.uk Whether it is Alcohol, Heroin or Ketamine, Cocaine or Cannabis, Ecstasy or Amphetamine, we can help you make the changes you want reducing the risks, controlling your use or stopping using. 0117 987 6000

LGBT Support Services www.outbristol.co.uk Pace www.pacehealth.org.uk PACE is a charity promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* community. PACE provides online services that can be accessed nationally.

LGBTQ Emotional Wellness lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk A group aimed at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer(LGBTQ) people over 18, who are experiencing emotional distress, or coping with enduring mental health challenges. info@lgbthealthforumbristol.co.uk Fastest at Terrence Higgins Trust Call 0117 955 1000 Rapid 1 hour HIV testing and same day results, testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C with results within a 10 days. Confidential walk in service every Monday from 5-7:30pm (ex bank holidays).

Bookable appointments Friday afternoons. . 8-10 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0BH. www.tht.org.uk

www.brokenrainbow.org.uk If you’re in a violent relationship, or care about someone who is, call Broken Rainbow on 0300 999 5428 or 0800 999 5428. The helpline is open on Mondays and Thursdays 10am–8pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am–5 pm www.facebook.com/freedomyouthlgbtq

Brigstowe Project www.brigstowe.org Housing project for people living with HIV,providing support, advice and advocacy.

176 Easton Rd, Easton, Bristol.

Call 0117 9415188 Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm THT Direct Helpline Call us on 0808 802 1221

LGBTQ Youth Cafe Yate facebook.com/groups/LGBTQyate Aged 14-19yrs old, an LGBTQ youth café in Yate on the last Sunday of every month from 19:00-21:00. Come along & find out more.

Contact Phone 01454 869 441 Email info@ yatearmadillo.co.uk University of Bath LGBT www.bathlgbt.co.uk

GMFA - the gay men’s health charity www.gmfa.org.uk The UK’s leading charity dedicated to gay men’s health. Our mission is to improve gay men’s health by increasing the control they have over their own lives. www.gmfa.org.uk

UWE LGBT Society

Stop Hate UK

Broken Rainbow

Freedom Youth

A weekly group for LGBTQ young people aged 14-25, held in central Bristol every Tuesday from 7-9.30pm You can contact Hannah at hannah@otrbristol.org.uk or call 07814 250 751.

A social & welfare student group here to help you get the most out of your university life & wheather you identify as gay,straight, bisexual, trans or are unsure of your sexuality or gender Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events

www.uwesu.org/network/outuwe

Social group for LGBT students. The LGBT Society has a great line up of events through out the year what ever your interests we are sure you can find something that appeals to you. Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events.

University of Bristol LGBT+ Society

lgbtplusbristol.org.uk

We organise regular social events for all LGBT students at Bristol University Keep up to date with cultural/ recruitment events at the Bristol University LGBT+ Society. Join our Facebook group for all discussions and social events Email ubu-lgbtplus@bristol.ac.uk

The Albert Kennedy Trust

www.akt.org.uk

1625 Independent People

www.1625ip.co.uk

AKT supports LGBT young people (aged 16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.

London: 020 7831 6562 Manchester: 0161 228 3308 Newcastle: 0191 281 0099

Independent People actively prevents youth homelessness and promotes a planned approach to independent living. By meeting young people’s needs, every young person achieves a positive outcome as a result of contacting us. 0117 317 8800

For information and support about your sexual health and for information and concerns about HIV. Lines open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm. Free to call from landlines and mobiles in the UK.

Bristol Sexual Health Centre

www.uhbristol.nhs.uk

Bristol Sexual Health Centre provides a confidential service which anyone can self-refer to (or your GP may wish to refer you here if needed), for advice, tests and treatment if needed.

Appointments: 0117 342 69 00 Advice: 0117 342 6944

www.stophateuk.org Independent & confidential information, advice and support to anybody affected by LGB and T Hate Crime. Available across England, Wales & Scotland. We are here 24 hours a day: 08088010661 CALM www.theCALMzone.net/get-help A charity dedicated to preventing male suicide.

Helpline & webchat service for men of all ages that’s free, confidential & anonymous. 0800 585858 (national) Open 5pm-midnight, every day of the year.

NO GOING BACK http://nogoingback.org.uk A charity dedicated to helping LGBT people who may have fled their country due to persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bristol Families & Friends bristolfamiliesandfriends.org.uk BFF is a support group for families & friends of LGB people. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Terrence Higgins Trust. Call Sue Allen on 01454 852 418. sueallenfflag@blueyonder.co.uk

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