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listings NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND: Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights organisation. It was founded in 1969 as the Scottish Minorities Group, later became the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group and changed its name to OUTRIGHT SCOT- LAND in December 1992. Currently focusing on work around the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Executive and Scottish Public Institutions such as the NHS, Police and Justice System. Write: The Secretary, OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND, PO Box 23253, Edinburgh. EH1 3XD. E- mail: convenor@outrightscotland.org.uk WWW: http://www.outright-scotland.org.uk/ Why not support OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND's work? Membership is £15 waged, £9 lowwaged (under £10,000 pa) and £5 unwaged. Life membership is £150. Affiliation from Trades Union and Political Party Branches also welcome: £100 (Local Branches), £150 (National Organisations). Please make out your cheque/Postal Order to OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND and send to The Secretary, OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND, PO Box 23253, Edinburgh. EH1 3XD. EQUALITY NETWORK: Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in Scotland. Write: 30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. Tel: 07020 933952. Fax: 07020 933954. E-mail: en@equality-network.org WWW: http://www.equality-network.org/ We hold weekly meetings, regular forums and an annual conference; contact us for more details. Join the campaign network! LESBIAN ARCHIVE AND INFORMATION CENTRE: The UK's largest and most significant collection of materials relating to lesbian lives. LAIC (at Glasgow Women's Library) 109 Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5HD. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345. Open Tue, Wed, Fri 1-6pm. Thu 1-9pm. E- mail: gwl@womens-library.org.uk WWW: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/laic.htm PRIDE SCOTIA (EDINBURGH): Now busily organising Pride Scotia 2007! Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. E-mail: edinburgh@pride-scotia.org WWW: http://www.pride-scotia.org/ PRIDE SCOTIA (GLASGOW): Organising Pride Scotia 2006 which is provisionally planned for Sat 24th Jun 2006! Write: 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. E-mail: glasgow@pride-scotia.org WWW: http://www.pridescotia.org/ STONEWALL SCOTLAND: Scottish office of the London based campaigning group. Write: 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Tel: 0131-557 3679. E-mail: scotland@stonewall.org.uk WWW: http://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk/ LOCAL ORGANISATIONS ABERDEEN: Icebreakers: A support group for members of the LGBT community who are new to the Grampian area or the local scene. Meets monthly. Write: c/o Phace Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. Fax: 0845 2412152. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org North East Scotland Gay Group: A befriending group for gay and bisexual men, meets 3rd Sun of each month at 7.30pm. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: nesgg@phacescotland.org Pride In Aberdeen: An umbrella group for voluntary LGBT organisations in the North East of Scotland (formerly North East LGBT Forum). Working towards opening an LGBT Centre in Aberdeen. Write: Pride in Aberdeen Ltd, c/o PHACE Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. E-mail: info@prideinaberdeen.org.uk WWW: http://www.prideinaberdeen.org.uk/ ARGYLL & CLYDE: If you are interested in getting involved in a local group for gay and bisexual men anywhere in the Argyll and Clyde area get in touch! PHACE Scotland are involved in a range of social and support groups across the West of Scotland. Tel: Matt Johnston on 0141- 332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or E- mail: mattj@phacescotland.org AYRSHIRE: Ayrshire Social & Sexuality Support Group: Meets 3rd Wed of each month at 7pm in Irvine. Details of venue from David Bingham on 0141-332 3838 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or Irvine (01294) 323473. E-mail: davidb@phacescotland.org CAITHNESS: Caithness Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Group: A friendly informal group which meets irregularly. Write: Box 689, Journal Office, 42 Union Street, Wick. KW1 5ED. Tel: 07808 814007 (Fri 7- 9pm). E-mail: caithnessglb@yahoo.co.uk WWW: http://members.lycos.co.uk/caithnessglc/index.htm DUNDEE: Disco:very: The newsletter from Diversitay. Available from: Diversitay (LGBT Group), PO Box 53, Dundee, DD1 3YG. DUNFERMLINE: FifeFLAGS: Fife Free Lesbian and Gay Society. Based in Dunfermline, provides a welcoming and safe meeting space and drop-in centre near the town centre for the LGBT community, our friends, family and supporters. Regular social group meets on Mon and Thu eve from 7pm. Youth group for people up to age 25, coordinated by LGBT Youth Scotland, meets on first Mon of each month from 7-9 pm. Support for parents of recently out children can also be arranged - contact for details. Various groups meet in comfortable surroundings and arrange activities and outings or just hang out and meet new friends over coffee and biscuits. Safer sex information and supplies available as part of the Fife Health Board condom distribution scheme. Tel: Dunfermline (01383) 738517. E-mail: Info@FifeFLAGS.org.uk WWW: http://www.fifeflags.org.uk/ EDINBURGH: Icebreakers: Social group for guys and gals who want to make friendships and feel more at ease in the company of other gay people. Run by Switchboard volunteers. Takes place from 7.30-9pm in CC Blooms on the 2nd & 4th Wed of each month. If you’re recently out or new to Edinburgh or just feel a bit cut off and want a break, come along. A welcoming and non-threatening environment. First timers can be met outside. Phone Lothian Switchboard for details. ELGIN: Moray LGBT Group: Meets at Health Point, 239 High Street, Elgin. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: moraylgbtgroup@phacescotland.org FALKIRK: FLAGS LGBT Centre: 56-58 Cow Wynd, Falkirk. FK1 1PU. Tel: Falkirk (01324) 638218. Situated near the centre of town. Resource area with latest magazines, leaflets etc. Free safer sex supplies for men and women. Tea and coffee area. Various groups meet in the Centre each week. For further information: telephone or E-mail and speak to one of the volunteers. E-mail: flagslgbt@hotmail.com GLASGOW: Glasgow LGBT Centre: The Centre Board manages Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited, which is registered as a Scottish charity and as a Scottish company. Centre Administrator and Manager are on duty (9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri). Membership criteria for Glasgow LGBT Centre Limited is available to all interested people agreeing to the code of conduct. See press for notice of the Annual General meeting of Members - childcare and BSL interpreter can be organised, but please give advance notice. Membership is closed in the last month. Write: Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow, G1 4AL. Tel/Fax: 0141-221 7203. E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk WWW: http://www.glgbt.org.uk/ Icebreakers Group: For lesbians, gays and bisexuals new to the scene. 12.30- 3pm on 1st Sun of each month at LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Details from Strathclyde Switchboard. INVERCLYDE: Greenock LGBT Group: Are you interested in meeting LGBT people from in and around Greenock? The Phoenix Community Health Project are running an occasional group for LGBT people from Inverclyde. These meetings are a chance to socialise with local people and to find out more about what's on offer for Inverclyde's LGBT community. The group is relaxed, informal and is also open to friends and family. Meets at the Phoenix Project, 19 Bogle St, Greenock on some Thu eves from 7- 9pm. Tel: Sandra on Greenock (01475) 892197 or Matt on 0141-332 3838. INVERNESS: Highland Gay Men's Group: Meets at 7.30pm on 4th Wed of each month at 34 Waterloo Place. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am- 4.30pm). E-mail: hgmg@reachouthighland.org.uk Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum. Write: c/o Reach Out Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. E-mail: forum@gay-ness.org.uk WWW: http://www.gay-ness.org.uk/ STIRLING: Stirling Gay Men's Group meets monthly from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) in private houses. E-mail: mensgroup@lademill.force9.co.uk WWW: http://www.lademill.f9.co.uk/Forthfriend. html WOMEN'S LISTINGS SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR LESBIAN STRENGTH: To further lesbian issues, follow a lesbian agenda and foster lesbian visibility. E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com ABERDEEN: Aberdeen Lesbian Group: A small social group of lesbian and bisexual women who meet every fortnight in the Women’s Centre, Shoe Lane (next to the Lemon Tree). They aim to bring together like-minded women into a friendly atmosphere focussing on fun and enjoyment. Tel: 07914 151920. E- mail: savanah@clara.co.uk AroundAB-out 2001: A free monthly online newsletter primarily for lesbians in Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland but has a mixed readership of gender, sexuality and age throughout the UK and internationally. It contains a mix of articles, humour, information and regular features. Personal copies are sent free via e-mail if requested, and the website is updated during the month with time related news. WWW: http://www.about2001.com/ For individual free subscriptions, E-mail: Subscriptions@About2001.com with the word "subscribe" either in the subject or in the body of the e-mail. Granite Sisters: Aberdeen based social and cultural group for lesbians throughout Scotland. Meetings and events held in both the private homes of members and public venues. Confidentiality and privacy are regarded as very important to this group as many members are not out, and you will find the members respect these values at gatherings. Website also contains news and information about gay issues, gay friendly holidays in Scotland etc. Further details: Maria Clark Manager/Secretary. Tel/Fax: Aberdeen (01224) 713336 (day/eve). Write: PO Box 18230, Aberdeen. AB2 9YN. E-mail: 13@clara.co.uk WWW: http://www.13.clara.co.uk/ CAITHNESS: GirlZone in Caithness, is a new social group, for gay and bi-sexual women of all ages. E-mail: GirlZoneCaith@aol.com DUNDEE: Ellesbelles: Dundee's women only drumming group. Meets every Thu from 5.30pm at Michelin Athletic Club, Drumgeith Road. Tel: Dundee (01382) 330131. E-mail: ellesbellesdundee@hotmail.com We Bissums: A regular newletter for women in and around Dundee. Write: PO Box 6819, Dundee. DD1 2YG. E- mail: weebiz@hotmail.co.uk EDINBURGH: AD Group: For lesbians 40+. Monthly meeting and frequent social events. For details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line. Edinburgh Gay Women's Group: Weekly social group to chat, laugh, do crazy things or more relaxed ones. Go to the movies, pub, theatre, dancing, whatever you fancy. Meets every Wed 8pm onwards at Sala, LGBT Centre, 60 Broughton St. For details, phone Edinburgh Lesbian Line. Lesbian Book Group: Meets monthly (Wed 7.30-9.30pm) in basement of LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. Contact Kerry for further details / next book by E-mail: kjmcdoll@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07739 324046. LGBT Centre For Health & Wellbeing: 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Social events, groups, classes and volunteering for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. Tel: 0131-523 1100. E-mail: allie@lgbthealth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ LIBRA: Help for women concerned about their drinking. Free 1-2-1 counselling and groupwork. Tel: 0131-661 0111. Write: 4 Norton Park, Edinburgh. EH7 5RS. E-mail: libra@libralothian.fsnet.co.uk FALKIRK: Forth Valley Gay Women meet 7.30- 9pm every 2nd Thu at FLAGS LGBT Centre, 56-58 Cow Wynd, Falkirk. FK1 1PU. Tel: 07849 082761. GLASGOW: Centre For Women's Health: Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141- 211 6700. Minicom: 0141-211 6703. Fax: 0141-211 6702. Sappho @ Sandyford: Sappho promotes positive health for lesbians and easier access to sexual, reproductive and women's health services. A monthly well-woman clinic and screening service is provided in a lesbian friendly setting. Tel: 0141- 211 8130 for appointment. Counselling at the Centre for Women's Health takes place fortnightly on Tue eve. Women Only Space and Reference Library: Mon-Thu 10am-8.30pm, Fri 10am-4pm. Tel: 0141-211 6700 for info. There is a crêche within Sandyford Initiative - Tel: 0141-211 8647 for info. E-mail: sandyfordlib@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. WWW: http://www.sandyford.org/ Glasgow Women's Library: 4th/5th Floors, 109 Trongate, G1 5HD. Tel/Fax: 0141-552 8345. Open Tue, Wed, Fri 1- 6pm. Thu 1-9pm. Lending and reference library - books, magazines, journals, videos, leaflets and information. UK and overseas feminist and lesbian publications. Contains the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre - a unique national collection of publications, journals and ephemera by and for lesbians. E-mail: gwl@womenslibrary.org.uk WWW: http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ OLGA - Older Women's Group: Meets monthly. Tel: Jenny or Alex on Kilwinning (01294) 558171 or Rose on 0141-423 3025. E-mail: roseodoherty@hotmail.com Personal safety and confidence building courses for women are offered by Wise Women, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow. G31 1JF. Tel: 0141-550 7557. Quertyphone: 0141-550 7558. INVERNESS: GirlZone: Formerly Girls @ The Gate. Friendly, informal social group for LBT and friends - all welcome. Meets 3rd Sat of each month. Tel: Joanne on 07792 223 687 for details and venue. E- mail: girlzone@gay-ness.org.uk WWW: http://www.gay-ness.org.uk/ Highland Lesbian Group: A friendly lesbian social group which offers support and information. Organises fundraisers for Womankind Worldwide: http://www.womankind.org.uk/ WWW: http://www.freewebs.com/highlandlesbiangroup/ E-mail: High_Les@bigfoot.com LESBIAN INFORMATION SERVICE: E-mail: jan@lesbianinformationservice.org WWW: http://www.lesbianinformationservice.org/ LILLIDOTS: Lesbian Feminist Walking Group. Contact via Dundee Switchboard, Lothian Lesbian Line or Strathclyde Switchboard. YOUNG LESBIANS: See our Youth Groups listings. BISEXUALS BI EDINBURGH: A monthly space for bisexuals and those questioning their sexuality. Meets 3rd Wed of month from 8pm at the Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a Broughton Street for informal discussion followed by drinks. Tel/text: 07963 960321. E- mail: info@biscotland.org WWW: http://www.biscotland.org/ BI GLASGOW: Glasgow's own bisexual group, for information, support and socializing, for bisexuals and those questioning their sexuality. Meets 1st Wed of month, from 7.30-9.30pm in the Ian Dunn Room at Glasgow LGBT Centre, followed by drinks. Also organises training and activist activities in support of bisexual visibility and pride. Tel/text: 07963 960321. Write: Bi Glasgow, c/o Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow, G1 4AL. E-mail: info@biscotland.org WWW: http://www.biscotland.org/ BI MEN SCOTLAND: Scots Wing of the Bi Men Network - worldwide 1/4 million bi and gay men! WWW:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/B i-Men-Scotland/ ABUSE BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE (UK): Works to change the situation for LGBT people facing domestic violence. Runs a listening, information and signposting Helpline Service, staffed by LGBT people. Tel: 0845 2604460 (Mon-Fri 9am- 1pm and 2-5pm). E-mail: mail@brokenrainbow.org.uk WWW: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/ MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN GRAMPIAN: Support and Advice. Write: PHACE Scotland, 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org MEN AGAINST SEXUAL ABUSE: MASA offers a unique 1-2-1 counselling service for adult male survivors of childhood abuse. MASA can also provide Hypnotherapy and Electric Stimulation Therapy (a form of acupunture). Tel: 0141-550 2048 (Tue 7-9pm). E-mail: abusedmen@aol.com RAPE AND ABUSE LINE: For male and female survivors. Women answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 8000123 (or Dingwall (01349) 865316) hours as advised on telephone answering machine. Men answer the Tel: Freephone 0808 8000122 (or Dingwall (01349) 862686) hours as advised on telephone answering machine. Callers are welcome to phone either line. Write: PO Box 10, Dingwall. IV15 9HE. THRIVE: Counselling service for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Write: The Sandyford Initiative, 4 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133. E-mail: thrive@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk ATHEISTS/HUMANISTS GAY AND LESBIAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION: GALHA is a national membership group promoting the gay-friendly Humanist outlook and gay and lesbian rights as human rights. Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. E- mail: secretary@galha.org WWW: http://www.galha.org/ HUMANIST SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND: LGBT commitment ceremonies/weddings. Lesbian Humanist Society registered celebrant. Scotland wide. Tel 07739 826377 or E-mail: gerrie.ds@ntlworld.com PINK TRIANGLE TRUST: PTT is a gay charity which can arrange non-religious ceremonies of love and commitment for lesbian and gay couples at very reasonable rates in most parts of Scotland. Details from: Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel/Fax: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. E-mail: ceremonies@pinktriangle.org.uk WWW: http://www.pinktriangle.org.uk/ BDSM MSC SCOTLAND: A club for men interested in Leather, Rubber, Uniform. Meets at the Regent Bar, Edinburgh, on the 3rd Sat of each month from 9pm. Write: PO Box 28, Edinburgh. EH3 5JL. E-mail: msc@mscscotland.net WWW: http://www.mscscotland.net/ SCOTTISH GAY SKINS: Information Site for Scottish Gay Skinheads. E-mail: scotsskins@fsmail.net WWW: http://www.gayromeo.com/scotsskins ScotsSkins meet informally in The Claremont in Edinburgh on the 3rd Sat of each month. SM GAYS: E-mail: info@smgays.org WWW: http://www.smgays.org/ SM PRIDE: National organisation providing information, advice and support on BDSM and related issues. Write: SM Pride, PO Box 413, Torquay, Devon. TQ1 1WZ. Tel: 07849 470005. Fax: 08702 415058. E-mail: theteam@uksmpride.org WWW: http://www.uksmpride.org/ BEARS BEARSCOTS: For hairy, moustached, bearded or bulky men and their admirers. Edinburgh: Meets 1st Sat of each month from 2pm in No. 18 Sauna and then from 9pm in the Claremont Bar. Write: PO Box 12785, Edinburgh, EH6 7YU. Tel: Dundee (01382) 640059. E- mail: info@bearscots.org.uk Glasgow: Meets 2nd Fri of each month from 8pm in the Revolver Bar. E-mail: glasgow_bear@yahoo.co.uk For details of other social events across Scotland contact BearScots or check the website. WWW: http://www.bearscots.org.uk/ BIKERS GAY BIKERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB: A UK-wide club for women and men. Active Scottish section. Write: PO Box 33, Long Eaton, Nottingham. NG10 2BF. E-mail: info@gaybikers.co.uk WWW: http://www.gaybikers.co.uk/ CHRISTIANS EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP: Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an Evangelical tradition? So are we. Tel: Andrew on Mid Calder (01506) 499926. Write: c/o 13 Westbrook Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 3AQ. E- mail: info@eflgc.org.uk WWW: http://www.eflgc.org.uk/ HOLY TRINITY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH: An inclusive church of the lesbigay and trangendered community open to all irrespective of sexuality. Services: Every Sun at 6pm (11am during Aug) at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh (opposite the Central Library). Relationship blessings conducted by arrangement. Tel: 0131-226 1691. Write: Metropolitan Community Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1EL. E-mail: mail@mccedinburgh.com WWW: http://www.mccedinburgh.com/ OPEN EPISCOPAL CHURCH: A small gay friendly denomination in the Old Catholic tradition. Regular Masses and other sacraments in Edinburgh. Also Relationship Blessings, Hand-fastings, and Healing. Contact Alistair on 07817 767445. E- mail: alistair_bate@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.revalistairbate.com/ QUAKERS: Quaker Lesbian and Gay Fellowship is a welcoming and supportive national group for people of all sexual orientations and their friends. Write: Ruth (SG), 46 The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate. HG1 4QD. E-mail: qlgfcontact@btclick.com WWW: http://www.qlgf.org.uk/ QUEST: Organisation for lesbian and gay Catholics. Monthly meetings are held in different regional groups throughout Britain. Scottish meetings held in Glasgow. Quest Linkline - The Helpline for Gay and Lesbian Catholics - Tel: (Freephone) 0808 808 0234. Write: BM Box 2585, LONDON. WC1N 3XX. E- mail: quest@questgaycatholic.org.uk WWW: http://www.questgaycatholic.org.uk/ ROMAN CATHOLIC CAUCUS OF THE LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT: Local group meets in Central Edinburgh. Write: RC Caucus, PO Box 24632, London. E9 6XF. Tel: 020-7226 0847. E-mail: lgcm_rccaucus@hotmail.com CREATIVE ARTS DIVERSE ARTISTS: An opportunity for Artists from all Art Disciplines, to meet, discuss their Art and develop projects and workshop opportunities. Membership is open to all diverse artists. Tel: Aileen on 07931 309093. E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk CULTURAL GAYKILTS: A friendly social group of men who admire men in kilts and promote the wearing of the traditionally constructed kilt. Regular monthly meetings alternating between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Other kilted meetings and weekend get togethers and visits throughout Britain. See web site for details. Tel: 07800 891702. E-mail: info@gaykilts.co.uk WWW: http://www.gaykilts.co.uk/ GLASGAY!: Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture. Next dates: 20th Oct-20th Nov 2005. Write: The Q! Gallery, 87-89 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LE. Tel: 0141- 552 7575 or 07762 722460. E-mail: info@glasgay.co.uk WWW: http://www.glasgay.co.uk/ INTERNATIONAL KILT APPRECIATION SOCIETY (IKAS): Contact and social group for guys interested in viewing/wearing kilts. Regular newsletter. Write: Mervyn Tacy, `Ziveli', 20 Ordsall Park Road, Retford. DN22 7PA. Please enclose sae. Tel: 01777 708270. E-mail: IKILTas@aol.com WWW: http://www.freewebs.com/ikas/ REMEMBER WHEN PROJECT: Documenting the collective history of Edinburgh's LGBT communities, recording life-stories and personal memories across the generations, and celebrating our rich and varied contributions to the quality of life in the city. Write: Brian Thompson, Remember When Project, 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LH. Tel: 0131-558 2820. E-mail: brian@rememberwhen.org.uk WWW: http://www.rememberwhen.org.uk/ SCOTTISH BORDERS GAY FILM GROUP: Meets monthly during autumn through to the spring, and views videos/DVDs with a gay theme or character. For more details please contact Alastair on Galashiels (01896) 757861. SCOTTISH GAY VEGGIE GROUP: To unite gay veggies. Tel: 0141-883 2715 or 07963 540356. THE SPORRAN CLAN: Social group that promotes the wearing of the kilt, the love of guys who wear kilts and Scottish culture. Member benefits include: Meetings and varied events throughout the year in Scotland and abroad; access to World Class Bulletin Board providing definitive resource of kilting information and Members On-Line Chat Room. No Membership Fee. For more information: E-mail: sporranclan@mac.com WWW: http://www.sporranclan.org/ CYBERSPACE LAMBDA BOARD — EDINBURGH: The UK's oldest LGBT 24 hour computer based bulletin board system. Private mailboxing, areas for Women, Gay Men, Bisexuals, Leather Enthusiasts, TV/TSs, etc. 0131-556 6316. Scrolling (8N1) and Viewdata (Prestel) formats at speeds up to V22bis (2400/2400). SCOTSGAY: All of the words from the magazine can be found on our website as well as interactive Meet Market and our Listings which are updated nearly every day. WWW: http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ HEALTH AND ABILITIES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Whilst AA runs the following LGBT meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, please note that it is a non restrictive organisation and LGBT people are welcome at any meeting. Edinburgh: Tue 7.30pm (Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a Broughton Street). Glasgow: Tue 8pm (Phace Scotland, 2nd Floor, 49 Bath Street), Thu 7.30pm (Nye Bevan House, 20 India Street), Fri 8pm (Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street). National Helpline: 0845 7697555 (24 hours). Scottish Office: 0141-226 2214. Edinburgh Office: 0131-225 2727. BODY POSITIVE (GRAMPIAN): A self help group offering support and assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS in the Grampian area. Write: PO Box 83, Aberdeen. AB9 1AA. BODY POSITIVE (TAYSIDE): 11-15 Princes Street, Dundee. DD4 6BY. A charity that exists to empower HIV and HepC positive people and those affected thereby to eliminate the stigma and isolation they experience. Tel: Dundee (01382) 461555. Fax: Dundee (01382) 461424. Tue-Thu (Drop In) Noon-3.30pm. E-mail: admin@bptayside.sol.co.uk WWW: http://www.bodypositivetayside.org/ BROWNLEE CENTRE (GLASGOW): Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow. G12 0YN. Confidential information, advice, counselling and direct access testing for HIV and Hepatitis. The Centre provides ongoing medical and social care plus psychological and emotional support for people living with HIV infection and one to one counselling for people at risk of HIV. Tel: 0141-211 1089. Fax: 0141-211 1097. Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Tue 5-7.30pm, Thu 5-7.30pm, Fri 9am- 4.30pm. BROWNLEE COMMUNITY TEAM: 1st Floor, Granite House, 31 Stockwell Street, Glasgow. G1 4RZ. Social work service for people with HIV/AIDS providing intensive community based support. General advice and information on community care and housing needs also provided. Mon-Thu 8.45am- 4.45pm. Fri 8.45am-3.55pm. Tel: 0141- 552 4488. Fax: 0141-552 2760. Also at Brownlee Centre: Tel: 0141-211 1090. FIFE MEN: 5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy. KY1 1YA. (Behind Sheriff Court). Information, advice and support on gay and health issues, free condoms, and much more! Mon-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am- 3pm. Tel: Kirkcaldy (01592) 265666. Fax: Kirkcaldy (01592) 643866. E-mail: enquiries@fifemen.co.uk WWW: http://www.fifemen.co.uk/ GAY MEN'S HEALTH: 10a Union Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LU.
listings A community led Lothian wide project for gay and bisexual men. Wide ranging volunteering opportunities which provide services including support and counselling, scene work, peer education and training, provision of condoms, lube and Safer Sex information. Tel: 0131-558 9444. Fax: 0131-558 9060. E-mail: info@gmh.org.uk WWW: http://www.gmh.org.uk/ GAY MEN'S HEALTH TAYSIDE: Exists to promote the sexual health of gay and bisexual men living in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross, reduce the spread of HIV within those communities and challenge the discrimination that can be faced by gay and bisexual men, including HIV positive gay and bisexual men, and those affected by HIV. Tel: Dundee (01382) 424070. Fax: Dundee (01382) 424090. E-mail: admin@gaymenshealthtayside.com WWW: http://www.gaymenshealthtayside.com/ GLASGOW BROWNLEE AIDS WELFARE FUND: Raises funds for people with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Glasgow area. Write: PO Box 3954, Glasgow. G45 9WB. GRAMPIAN AIDS LINE: Helpline for people with questions on HIV/AIDS. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 574000 (Mon-Tue 8.30am-5pm, Wed 8.30am-6pm, Thu 8.30am-12.30pm, Fri 8am-4pm). GRAMPIAN BUDDY GROUP: Befriending and support service for people living with HIV/AIDS. Write: PO Box 353, Aberdeen. AB9 8DD. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 555406. HEALTHY GAY SCOTLAND: A national HIV prevention & sexual health promotion programme for gay and bisexual men. Offers a range of services including info on its website, campaigns and resources and a free condoms by post scheme. WWW: http://www.healthygayscotland.com/ HIV-AIDS CARERS AND FAMILIES SERVICE PROVIDER SCOTLAND: 10 Elderpark Workspace, 100 Elderpark Street, Glasgow. G51 3TR. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Telephone Support Service Mon-Fri 7pm-10pm. Tel: 0141-445 8797. Fax: 0141-445 8798. E-mail: hivaids_carers@lineone.net WWW: http://www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk/ HIV SCOTLAND: Suite 2, 27 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh. EH7 4JE. Tel: 0131-558 3713. Fax: 0131-558 9887. The independent voice for HIV in Scotland, this charity is a policy and strategic body and runs Healthy Gay Scotland and Black Minority Ethnic-related HIVwork. E-mail: info@hivscotland.com WWW: http://www.hivscotland.com/ JUICE: Weekly support group for HIV+ gay and bisexual men in Edinburgh. Tel: 0131- 661 0982. LADDIES & LASSIES CLUB: Scottish Deaf Gay & Lesbian Club. Meets in Icon Bar, 24 Candleriggs, Glasgow, from 7pm on last Fri of each month (except Dec). E-mail: LLSDGALC@hotmail.com LANARKSHIRE HIV, AIDS AND HEPATI- TIS CENTRE: Counselling Service, Monklands Hospital, Monks Court Avenue, Airdrie. ML6 0JS. One stop shop for HIV and Hepatitis health services. Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm. Also Tue & Thu 7-9.30pm (appointments only). Tel: Airdrie (01236) 747960 or 712247. Fax: Airdrie (01236) 712449. LESBIAN & GAY CARERS NETWORK - ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY: Carers' contacts for gay men and lesbians are trained and skilled volunteers able to offer a listening ear and understanding to gay and lesbian carers of people with Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia. Tel: Arthur on Brighton (01273) 628047, Bruce on Oxford (01865) 847471, Roger on Thanet (01843) 220932 or Vanessa on Newport, Gwent (01633) 215782. Alzheimer's Society National Helpline - Tel: 0845 3000336 (8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri). Write: Lisa Cooper, Development Officer, Lesbian and Gay Carers Network, North West Regional Office, Alzheimers Society, 4 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle. SK8 1BT. Tel: 0161-428 1556. E-mail: gaycarers@alzheimers.org.uk WWW: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Gay_Care rs/index.htm LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING: 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TE. Working in partnership with the LGBT community and health service providers to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in south-east Scotland. Volunteering opportunities in many diverse areas. Tel: 0131-523 1100. E-mail: admin@lgbthealth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/ MAN FRIDAY: The GUM clinic at Woolmanhill, Aberdeen session for Gay and Bi men. Fri 1.20-3.50pm. Testing and advice on sexual health matters is available by appointment or on a drop-in basis. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 555555. PHACE SCOTLAND: 134 Douglas Street, Glasgow. G2 4HF. HIV prevention and support services in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Argyll and Clyde and Greater Glasgow including Buddying and the Crusaid Hardship Fund in Scotland. Also provides a range of health promotion services for Gay and Bisexual men throughout the West of Scotland and Grampian. Please contact for further details. Volunteers welcome! Tel: 0141-332 3838. Fax: 0141- 332 3755. E-mail: contact@phacescotland.org WWW: http://www.phacescotland.org/ PHACE SCOTLAND - GRAMPIAN LGBT SERVICE: 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. Fax: 0845 2412152. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org PILLAR MENTAL HEALTH LGBT GROUP: For members of the LGBT Community offering support and advice at times of difficulty. Tel: Aberdeen (01224) 621266. E-mail: info@pillaraberdeen.co.uk or michaelm@phacescotland.org POSITIVE HELP: 13a Great King Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6QW. Practical help for people who are infected or affected by HIV and AIDS in Edinburgh, their families and carers. Tel: 0131-558 1122. Fax: 0131-558 3636. E-mail: posihelp@onetel.com POSITIVE VOICE: 37-39 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh. EH7 5DJ. Self help for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Lothian, offering free complementary therapies, advocacy and peer support. Tel: 0131-652 0754. Fax: 0131-661 9100. E-mail: enquiries@positivevoice.org.uk WWW: http://www.positive-voice.org.uk/ REACH OUT HIGHLAND: 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. Supports people throughout the Highlands - whether living there or visiting - to take responsibility for, manage, and make informed choices about their sexual health and well-being. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm). Fax: Inverness (01463) 711793. E-mail: support@reachouthighland.org.uk WWW: http://www.reachouthighland.org.uk/ ROAM OUTREACH: Free confidential NHS Lothian outreach service for men who have sex with men who use cruising areas, saunas, on-line cruising and male sex workers. They offer a wide range of services including sexual health and safer sex advice, provide info and advice on drugs, personal safety and legal issues (including remote reporting of crime) and a FREE condom and lube service. They offer a free and confidential Testing Service - "Out of hours" drop in Mon 5-7pm where you can have a FULL SEXUAL HEALTH CHECK UP and receive Hep B vaccinations. Website has anonymous contact form. Tel: 0131-537 8300 and ask to speak to BBV Outreach Worker George. E-mail: enquiries@roam-outreach.com WWW: http://www.roamoutreach.com/ SANDYFORD INITIATIVE: 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. Glasgow's main sexual health centre. Free web access and health library with large LGBT lending collection. Specialist services for gay men (See seperate ScotsGay Listing for Steve Retson Project) and lesbians (See seperate ScotsGay listing for Centre for Women's Health). Self-referral genitourinary medicine service with open access clinic every weekday with registration from 8.30-10am or book on 0141-211 8601. Women's counselling and groups for eating disorders etc at Centre for Women's Health. E-mail: helpsandyford@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk. WWW: http://www.sandyford.org/ SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: Sex Addicts Anonymous is a twelvestep recovery programme. Our primary purpose is to stop our addictive sexual behavior and to help others recover from their sexual addiction. Our members define their own sexual boundaries with the guidance of their sponsors and other group members. We encourage our members to discover and explore what healthy sexuality means to them. Tel: Scottish Helpline on 0141-552 0154 (24 hours). E-mail: info@saarecovery.org WWW: http://www.saarecovery.org/ SEXUAL HEALTH LINE: Freephone 0800 567123. 24 hours. Confidential advice and information. Minicom: Freephone 0800 521361. WWW: http://www.playingsafely.co.uk/ SMASH: Support for Mental and Sexual Health is a support group for LGBT people in Grampian with mental health issues around their sexuality. Meets twice monthly in the PHACE Scotland offices, running in tandem with the Pillar Mental Health Group. Write: c/o 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. AB10 1XH. Tel: 0845 2412151. E-mail: grampian@phacescotland.org STEVE RETSON PROJECT: Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), Glasgow. G3 7NB. A free sexual health screening and counselling service for gay and bisexual men. Clinics run Tue & Wed 5.30- 8.30pm. Also Thu 5.30-8.30pm at the LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Sameday HIV test Tue morning 8.30-10am. Tel: 0141-211 8628. E-mail: johnny.duffy@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk WWW: http://www.steveretsonproject.org.uk/ WAVERLEY CARE: 58a Queen Street, Edinburgh. EH2 3NS. Waverley Care is an agency responsible for a number of projects for people living with AIDS/HIV in the Lothians. Tel: 0131-226 2206. Fax: 0131-226 2209. E-mail: director@waverleycare.org WWW: http://www.waverleycare.org/ WAVERLEY CARE BUDDY SERVICE: Waverley Care Buddy Service is a volunteer befriending service offering emotional and social 1:1 support for individuals living with HIV in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Write: David Wright, Buddy Service Co-ordinator, c/o Milestone House, 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Tel: 0131- 441 5405 (a private and dedicated phone line). E-mail: buddy@waverleycare.org WAVERLEY CARE DAYCARE SERVICE: Offers a range of daycare activities to people with HIV/AIDS. Tel: 0131-441 2791. WAVERLEY CARE MILESTONE HOUSE: 113 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh. EH14 1EB. Residential care (primarily respite and paliative care) for people with HIV/AIDS. Tel/Fax: 0131-441 6989. E-mail: milestone@waverleycare.org WAVERLEY CARE SOLAS HIV/AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE: 2/4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh. EH8 8EJ. Information, support, advice, counselling and a café. Café: Mon-Fri 11am- 4pm. Information Centre: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm. Many support groups and activities outwith these hours, please enquire. Tel: 0131-661 0982. E-mail: solas@waverleycare.org WWW: http://www.waverleycare.org/ OLDER GAYS CAFFMOS: Nationwide Social and Contacts Club for the older gay gentleman and his admirers, both young and old. New Scottish group meets in Edinburgh. Write: PO Box 2273, Hove. BN3 2GF. Tel: Hove (01273) 220995. E-mail: Caffmos2@aol.com Edward is the Scottish Contact - E-mail: ebsc18624@blueyonder.co.uk WWW: http://www.caffmoscommunity.com/ PRIME TIME: Social group for men over 40. Meets LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, every 2nd Sun from 2-4pm. Tel: 0131-558 9444. E- mail: bonnangellie@aol.com ORDER OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE The Sisters and Brothers of the OPI are part of a world wide order of queer men and women of all sexualities which is open to all who feel the habit. Its tenets are: The expiation of stigmatic guilt and the promulgation of universal joy. WWW: http://www.thesisters.org.uk/ OPI CONVENT OF DUNN EIDEANN: The Edinburgh convent. Write: Sister Athletica de la Bain OPI, c/o PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. E-mail: sisterathletica@drink.demon.co.uk OUTDOOR PURSUITS GAY BIRDERS CLUB: For LGBT Birdwatchers. Write: Gay Birders Club, GeeBeeCee, BCM-Mono, London. WC1N 3XX. E-mail: info@gbconline.org.uk WWW: http://www.gbconline.org.uk/ GAY CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB: For men and women. Regular meets throughout the UK. Tel: Steve on 07785 338812. E-mail: info@gaycaravanclub.com WWW: http://www.gaycaravanclub.com/ GAY OUTDOOR CLUB: Holds regular events including walking, skiing, cycling, mountaineering, camping, youth-hostelling, badminton, running and swimming. Monthly social evening in Edinburgh on 2nd Thu of month. Please send an A5 sae to PO Box 637, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5XD, or ring one of the Scottish contacts: EDINBURGH: Walks & Social: Andrew on 0131-477 0499, Gym & Swimming: Colin on 0131-226 4476, Cycling/Kayaking/Running: David on Bathgate (01506) 500796. GLASGOW: Walks: Robert on 0141-950 1081, Cycling & Swimming: Douglas on 0141-649 5896, Climbing: Jonathan on 0141-334 0812, Badminton: Donn on 07919 410042, Running: Chris on 07786 263274. HIGHLANDS: Walks & Weekend Trips: Alan on Dores (01463) 751258 & Les on Inverness (01463) 238920. MOUNTAINEERING: Tim on 0131-478 0844. See website for more details about events and how to make contact by E-mail. WWW: http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/. GLASGOW GAY RAMBLERS GROUP: Leisurely walks in the countryside. Bring sensible footwear/clothing and packed lunch. 2nd Sat of each month. Meet at Mitchell Library, Berkeley Street. No membership - just turn up. Cars normally shared. Tel: Robert on 0141-950 1081. E-mail: robert@gocscotland.org.uk PARENTS EDINBURGH LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP (ELMG): Informal network of parents and women trying to be parents. See listing for Lesbian Mothers Network (Scotland) for contact details. GAY DADS SCOTLAND: Meets on last Thu of each month in a private room at 8pm in Sala Café, 60 Broughton Street. Glasgow meetings on 2nd Mon of each month at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, 11 Dixon Street. Contact for details or view the web site. Tel: 07791 188742. E-mail: info@gaydadsscotland.org.uk WWW: http://www.gaydadsscotland.org.uk/ GLASGOW LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP: Meets last Sat of each month. Contact Ruth Black on 0141-221 7203. E-mail: admin1@glgbt.org.uk LESBIAN MOTHERS NETWORK (SCOTLAND): Tel: Sue Robertson on 0131-556 3899/4563. Fax: 0131-557 7899. Write: One Parent Families Scotland, 13 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh. EH1 3NX. E-mail: suerobertson@opfs.org.uk WWW: http://www.opfs.org.uk/ PARENTS' ENQUIRY SCOTLAND: Coming out? Information and support for parents of LGBT people. Helpline and admin: Tel: 0131-556 6047 before 10pm. Write: c/o ScotsGay Magazine, PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. E- mail: parentsenquiry@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.parentsenquiryscotland.org/ RAINBOW FAMILIES HIGHLAND: Support, advice and information for LGBT parents and families. Regular newsletter. Phone Maria on Beauly (01463) 782797 after 6.30pm and at weekends. E-mail: maria@scotlandinfo.co.uk or Write: c/o Reach Out Highland, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. IV1 1NB. POLITICAL GAY CONSERVATIVES: Represents the gay community to the Conservative Party. Write: BM TORCHE, London WC1N 3XX. INTERCOURSE: Network devoted to encouraging discussion about sex, sexuality and relationships. Send SAE for free leaflets. Write: Intercourse, c/o 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh. EH7 5HA. E-mail: info@intercourse.org.uk WWW: http://www.intercourse.org.uk/ LIBERAL PARTY LESBIAN AND GAY CAMPAIGN: Tel: 0151-259 5935 (Telephone Answering Machine). Write: 41 Sutton Street, Liverpool. L13 7EG. E-mail: libgay@libparty.demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.liberal.org.uk/ OUT FOR INDEPENDENCE: The SNP's LGBT Group, has been established to bring together lesbians, bisexuals, gay men and transgender people who support Independence, and to act as a forum within the SNP to discuss LGBT issues. Write: Out for Independence, 107 McDonald Road, Edinburgh. EH7 4NW. PRISONERS FREE MAGAZINES FOR PRISONERS: Copies of ScotsGay are sent free of charge to prisoners in UK prisons and institutions. Please contact us if you wish to be added to the mailing list. REAL ALE LESBIAN AND GAY REAL ALE DRINKERS: Formerly Diverse Drinkers, this is the Edinburgh group of CAMRA's Task Group for LGBT real ale and cider fans. Meets in The Regent 1st Mon of each month from 9pm to sample the brewers' art (except Aug when it is the 2nd Mon to avoid GBBF). Tel: Karen on 0131-557 8790. E-mail: diversedrinkers@drink.demon.co.uk WWW: http://www.lagradedinburgh.org.uk/ UK LGBT real ale pub listings can be found at WWW: http://www.lagrad.org.uk/ RESIDENTIAL EVENTS EDWARD CARPENTER COMMUNITY: Runs residential events for gay men in SW Scotland, and other places (mainly the English Lake District). ECC organises events for gay men to get together in a supportive environment as an alternative to the commercial scene. Write: Edward Carpenter Community, BM ECC, London. WC1N 3XX. Tel: 08703 215121. E-mail: info@edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk WWW: http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk/ SPORTS ABERDEEN GAY MEN'S SWIMMING GROUP: Swim every Wed from 8pm onwards. Tel: David on Aberdeen (01224) 317552. E-mail: agmsg@drink.demon.co.uk CALEDONIAN THEBANS: Caledonian Thebans Rugby Football Club is Scotland's first gay friendly rugby club. Predominantly made up of gay/bi men, but all are welcome. Instruction and practice by experienced members. Learn the game and get fit. No experience necessary. Tel: 07074 843226. E-mail: membership@thebansrfc.co.uk WWW: http://www.thebansrfc.co.uk/ GAY GOLF CLUB: Tel: Dan on 0141-946 8290. E-mail: tierney_daniel@hotmail.com GLASGOW GAY AND LESBIAN BAD- MINTON CLUB: Meets every Thu from 8-10pm. Come along and have fun and enjoy meeting the other members for a friendly game. All welcome. Tel: Donn on 07919 410042 (6-11pm). GLASGOW LGB RUNNING GROUP: Every Tue eve: run starts at 7pm. Meets at the main entrance to Bellahouston Leisure Centre. Choice of distances around Bellahouston and Pollok parks to cater for various levels of fitness and motivation. An admission for the use of changing room, lockers and showers only is available at the Leisure Centre for £2. We aim to be changed and ready to start running at 7pm. Schedule for the winter season is subject to change, so please contact Chris for details if you'd like to join us. Contact Chris by E-mail: running@gocscotland.org.uk or Tel: 07786 263274 (or text). GLASGOW SWIMMING GROUP: Meets informally during adults-only session 7.30-9pm Thu at North Woodside Pool, Braid Square. Tel: Douglas on 0141-649 5896. See website for details of how to make contact by E-mail. WWW: http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/ GAY FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS NET- WORK: Write: GFSN Membership Secretary, c/o Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, London. N1 9SE. Tel: Barry on Stony Stratford (01908) 564085. E-mail: skyblueandwhite@btinternet.com WWW: http://www.gfsn.org.uk GOC CYCLING GROUP: Runs on 2nd Sun of each month throughout Central Scotland. Tel: Douglas on 0141-649 5896 or David on Bathgate (01506) 500796. See website for full details about events and how to make contact by e-mail. WWW: http://www.gocscotland.org.uk/. RACQUETEERS BADMINTON GROUP: Edinburgh based gay and lesbian non competitive badminton club meets Thu evening 7-9pm at Meadowbank Stadium. Season ends 1st Dec but resumes mid Jan. E-mail: brian@beetee.org WWW: http://beetee.org/badminton.htm TEAM SCOTLAND BADMINTON CLUB: Glasgow based gay and lesbian badminton club meets twice weekly for competitive games. International tournaments and matches against clubs in London and Europe are held annually. Sorry - no beginners. Tel: Raymond on 0141-778 9220. E-mail: teamscotland@gaysport.info WWW: http://www.gaysport.info/teamscotland/ STUDENTS Many Universities and Colleges have Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Societies. Contact these via your Student Union or Student Association. ScotsGay also links to a number of LGBT Soc websites from our own web page at http://www.scotsgay.co.uk/ Many LGBT Socs are open to non-students living in the area. Tel: NUS Scotland LGBT Officer on 0131-556 6598. Fax: 0131- 557 5679. Write: Scott Cuthbertson, LGBT Officer, NUS Scotland, 29 Forth Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3LE. E-mail: mail@nus-scotland.org.uk TV/TS ABERDEEN: 3G (Grampian Gender Group). Offers support, help and a safe environment for Transgendered People. Meets 3rd Sat of each month Noon-5pm. Tel: Gillian on 07050 562175. Mon 7-9pm. E-mail: Gillian_abdn@yahoo.co.uk EDINBURGH: Edinburgh TV/TS Group. Tel: Louise on Dunfermline (01383) 852529 or Lorraine on Kinghorn (01592) 891344. E-mail: louisewight1@yahoo.co.uk EDINBURGH: TransAlba aims to support both pre and post-op transexuals, their families and friends. Helpline: 07961 574880 (Mon- Fri 6-10pm). E-mail: transalba03@aol.com WWW: http://www.transalba.org/ Trans Men Scotland - for all FTM's, transmen, transsexual, transgender, pre-op, post-op, non-op, exploring options, living long term, in transition - or however else you might define. If you are or were born female bodied and define yourself as male some or all of the time you will be welcome to a support group for all trans men in Scotland. Meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Sat of each month at the LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. For further info E-mail: admin@transmenscotland.org.uk or Tel: Maxwell or Lewis on 0131-477 0525. WWW: http://www.transmenscotland.org.uk/ GLASGOW: Crosslynx TV/TS/TG Group meets 2nd Wed of each month from 7-10pm. Tel: Crosslynx Helpline on 0141-847 0787 (Mon 7.30-9.30pm). Write: c/o 11 Dixon Street, Glasgow. G1 4AL. E-mail: caroltaylortg@tesco.net Sandyford Initiative Transgender Support Group meets at the Sandyford Initiative, 2-6 Sandyford Place (old Eye Infirmary), on 1st Thu of each month from 7pm and 3rd Sat of each month from Noon. Phone Colin MacKillop (Community Access Co-ordinator) on 0141-211 8168 or E-mail: colin.mackillop@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk INVERNESS: Highland T Group 2nd Wed of each month at 7pm at 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm). E- mail: tgroup@reachouthighland.org.uk WORKPLACE AFLAGA: The Armed Forces Lesbian & Gay Association (formerly Rank Outsiders). Support group for all serving and LGBT ex members. Write: BCM Box 8431, London. WC1N 3XX. National Helpline: 0870 740 7755 (24 hours). E-mail: info@aflaga.org.uk WWW: http://www.aflaga.org.uk/ EIS GAY AND LESBIAN NETWORK: Write: Veronica Rankin, National Officer (Education and Equalities), 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BH. Tel: Veronica Rankin on 0131-225 6244. E- mail: vrankin@eis.org.uk FIRE BRIGADES UNION GAY AND LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP: For firefighters and control staff. Write: National Gay And Lesbian Committee, PO Box 10555, London. N1 8XT. Tel: 07801 047620. E-mail: gal01@fbuho.org.uk WWW: http://www.fbu.org.uk/ GAY POLICE ASSOCIATION IN SCOTLAND: Membership is open to all police officers and police staff, serving or retired. Write: Inspector David Lyle, Police Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RB. Tel: 0131-311 3488. E-mail: alan@gpascotland.com (Strathclyde) dennis@gpascotland.com (Lothian & Borders) sam@gpascotland.com (Tayside) or david@gpascotland.com(all other forces). WWW: http://www.gpascotland.com/ GMB SCOTLAND EQUAL RIGHTS GROUP: Write: Regional Equal Rights Officer, GMB Scotland, Fountain House, 1/3 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow. G3 7UJ. Tel: 0141-352 8143. E-mail: richard.leonard@gmb.org.uk UNISON: Glasgow City Lesbian & Gay Group. Meets monthly on Payday Tuesday in the Glasgow LGBT Centre at 6pm. Tel: Neil MacInnes on 07810 358139. E- mail: macinnesneil@aol.com Scotland L&G Committee. Write: Neil MacInnes, Secretary, UNISON House, 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow. G2 6RX. Tel: 0141-332 0006 or Neil MacInnes on 07810 358139. E-mail: macinnesneil@aol.com WWW: http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/lesbiangay/ West Network. For Unison members in the West of Scotland. Meets quarterly. Tel: Neil MacInnes on 07810 358139. E- mail: macinnesneil@aol.com YOUTH GROUPS ABERDEEN LGBT YOUTH GROUP: New LGBT group for people between the ages of 16 & 25. Meets every Wed from 7.30-9.30pm at 11 Waverley Place, Aberdeen. Tel: 0845 2412151. E- mail: grampian@phacescotland.org HIGHLAND GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEX- UAL YOUTH GROUP: Meets 7.30pm 1st Wed of each month at 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness. Tel: Inverness (01463) 711585 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm). E-mail: support@reachouthighland.org.uk LGBT YOUTH D&G: Groups, volunteering and support for LGBT people under 26 from Dumfries and Galloway. For more details, call Dumfies (01387) 739888. Text 07785 274147. E-mail: DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND: John Cotton Centre, 10 Sunnyside, Edinburgh. EH7 5RA. Provides services and opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people (13-25) in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Borders, Tayside and Dumfries & Galloway. The groups include drop-ins at their Edinburgh offices for under-18's (Wed) and for over 18's (Thu). They also have a range of different opportunities to get involved with, including volunteering and projects involving video and arts work, and they offer training services. Advice, support and housing services are also available in Southeast Scotland - Tel: Dumfries (01387) 739888. Nationally, they run regular events for young people to get involved in local and national decisionmaking, and to make new pals and have a laugh. Confidential Youthline Tel: 0845 113 0005 (Tue 7.30-9pm). Office Tel/Fax: 0131-622 2266 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm). E-mail: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk WWW: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ The website has details of Youth Groups throughout Scotland. LIPS - LESBIANS IN PEER SUPPORT: Project supporting young lesbians and bisexual women aged 25 and under. Offers a safe space for young lesbian and bisexual women to meet, providing information, support and activities. Meets Thu from 7-9pm at Glasgow Women's Library, 109 Trongate, Glasgow. Contact Genevieve for more details or just turn up. Tel: 0141-552 8345/7539. E-mail: gwl@womenslibrary.org.uk Calendar online at WWW: http://www.womens-library.org.uk/ VIVIDYOUTH: For young LGBT people aged 15-25. Meets at the Glasgow LGBT Centre on Tue from 7.30-9.30pm.
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