Gay News

Bournemouth Uni To Survey Older LGBT Community

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:26:39 +0000

Bournemouth University is carrying out a large research project on older gay and lesbian citizens and their experiences of life in the British countryside, particularly in the South West. Sometimes the lives of older gay or lesbian people who are isolated because of geography go unnoticed or ignored. The purpose of this study is to rectify that situation.

On 26 November, from 9:30 am until 12 noon, they will be having a coffee morning in Bournemouth to listen to stories of gay life in the countryside. This informal gathering is open to anyone, gay or lesbian, 55 years or older who has lived at some point in their life in a rural setting. Even if they were born there or recently retired there would do as well. Current geographic area is not important.

Anyone whom you can think of (or yourself, of course!) who might have interesting stories to tell is welcome. It will be very informal and a chance to meet some new people and share stories.

25 Years of Super Gay Club Night Bolts/ Circus

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:54:55 +0000

CIRCUS celebrates 25 years of “Bolts/Circus” this August Bank Holiday Sunday 30th held at their spiritual home “The O2 Academy, Bournemouth”, previously known as the Opera House.

The August Bank Holiday is traditionally the busiest of the year!

MOTO BLANCO will be making a guest appearance playing their fantastic style of house music. The ‘Moto Blanco’ duo has been responsible for some of the best dance remixes of your favourite tracks & artists over the last few years.

DJ’s KEVIN BROOKS & ADRIAN DUNBAR (B2B) will be on the main floor before Moto Blanco. DJ PAUL KING will also be playing the main floor from 2:30-4:00am.

Ponies to join first Dorchester Pride

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:27:02 +0000

A new club for gay women is taking to the streets of Dorchester as part of the county town's first ever pride parade.

The Pony Club, a social group for gay women, will be joining hundreds to celebrate diversity in the county at the Love Parade on August 30 from 1pm till late.

The event is based at Café Jagos in High West Street in the middle of town with jazz bands entertaining in the chill out garden and a cabaret stage in the main restaurant. The Pony Club is to join the first ever Pride march in Dorchester when it hopes to recruit new members.

Sarah Shirtcliffe, The Pony Club Artistic Director, said, "It's fantastic that the gay community now has its own parade in west Dorset. Many living in rural areas can easily feel isolated and the parade is a great show of strength and unity. The Pony Club hopes that gay women at the parade will come and join us for some of our amazing events, to meet new friends, find love or simply to promote their gay-friendly business to a wider market."

Love Parade - Dorchester

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:38:44 +0000

Love Parade Day on 30th August. 1pm til late.

Celebrating Diversity in Dorchester. This event is based at Cafe Jagos in High West Street. Lots of great entertainment plus the first Dorchester Pride march! History in the making! So go along and support Jagos and the local Dorchester LGBT community.

Peter Tatchell to give talk in Bournemouth

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:21:29 +0000

The South West Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Green Party group are pleased to announce that the well respected human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is to visit Bournemouth, Whilst here Peter will be holding a public event in the town, he will be speaking at the event about The Unfinished Battle for LGBT Human Rights.

The event has been arranged by the South West Green Parties LGBT spokesperson and the SWLGBT coordinator Ryan Cleminson who on announcing the event said, "It is going to be an honor to welcome Peter to the town and I am very much looking forward to it, He is a great public figure and his work is exemplary. I formally invite anyone within the community to join us for this event which will take place on 29th July at the Branksome Arms.

Mr Tatchell will criticise the government's failure to address on-going aspects of homophobic discrimination, "The LGBT community has made great strides towards equality, but we have not quite won equal treatment". "The government supports the ban on same-sex marriage. Civil partnerships are not equality. They are a form of sexual apartheid,with different laws for gay and straight couples. "Gay and bisexual men are prohibited from donating blood, even if they always practice safe sex and have tested HIV-negative."Successive Home Secretaries have given visas and work permits to reggae singers who incite the murder of gay people. Such incitement is a serious criminal offence.

"The government's current Equality Bill is supposed to ensure equal rights for everyone but it specifically denies lesbians and gays protection against harassment."Labour's many commendable gay law reforms are no excuse for its stonewalling on the abolition of these remaining aspects of homophobic discrimination."We won't stop campaigning until we win full respect, acceptance, dignity and human rights," said Mr Tatchell.

June Dorset ChillOut

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:36:03 +0000

The next Dorset Chillout is on Sunday 21st June starting at 1pm until 4pm.

Napper's Mite is opposite Starbucks in South Street, centre of Dorchester. There is a £1 door charge to cover venue costs.

There'll be a Cornwall Chillout soon. A group wants to start up a similar project - and hopefully they'll be able to visit the Dorset meet in the coming months. Good luck to all in setting that up - hope it goes well.

Bristol OUT Party 2009 June 12th-14th

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:54:44 +0000

Lots of different events happening over the weekend and a great chance to meet new people & explore Bristol!

THE MAIN PARTY!! June 13th. 8pm-1am - The Stag & Hounds, Old Market Street

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE (£3.50 for OUT members/£4 for non-members) - It will cost £4 on the night. If you are not a member, you can pay at the door. All are welcome. The ticket price includes costs running the event, free cloakroom and every ticket bought on out will garantee you a prize! The party will cater for both those who enjoy dancing to music as well as those who like to chat without loud music.

Bournemouth Marks IDAHO 2009

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:50:25 +0000

Bournemouth Council have marked IDAHO 2009 by flying the rainbow flag at the Town Hall.

IDAHO is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. IDAHO was founded by Louis Georges Tin in 2005. Campaigns and Inititives take place on or around May 17th every year to combat prejudice against LGBT people. May 17th was chosen because it marks the anniversary of the day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental diseases.

IDAHO is needed because: 86 member states of the United Nations still criminalise consensual same sex among adults. Among these 7 have legal provisions with the death penalty as punishment. In addition, there are 6 provinces or territorial units which also punish homsexuality with imprisonment.

Rubber Duck - 23rd May

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:53:16 +0000

Rubber Duck proudly presents Bette Rinse on Saturday 23rd May.

Doors open at 7pm and there will be drinks promos + some fab food.

Get along to Cafe Jagos on the High Street in Dorchester!

Dorset Chillout - 17th May

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:37:45 +0000

Next Droset Chillout: Sunday 17th May from 1pm to 4pm at Napper's Mite opposite Starbucks in South Street, centre of Dorchester.

£1 door charge to cover venue costs.

Chillout will soon have a committee to run the monthly event and maintain our ethos of welcome to everyone, young and old, from across a diverse spectrum.

Bit of forward notice: no Chillout cafe in August, but the guys might organise a walk & picnic like last year instead.

Local Church Hosts Sexuality and Spirituality Workshop

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:29:58 +0000

Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) will be hosting a workshop entitled Erotically Speaking: Sexuality and Spirituality on Saturday 9 May at 7 pm at the church in Hannington Road, Bournemouth.

The workshop will be facilitated by the Reverend Colleen Darraugh of Dallas, Texas and is open to the general public.

Rev Darraugh says, “It matters that we are spirits that live in bodies and that we believe that everyone is created in the image of God. Our sexuality and our spirituality are intricately intertwined and both are gifts from God.”

Circus - This Weekend

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:39:52 +0000

Chris B and The Opera House present the southcoast's biggest gay night - Circus held in Bournemouth. Be there - Sunday 3rd May.

The free shuttle bus from Bournemouth's gay club '2930 The Triangle' is running between 10pm and midnight.

Tickets are on sale now at HMV, Café Boscanova, Frolic Records and Treds, you can also buy tickets online here.

There is also a 'Gorgeous' coach service is on from Brighton, Chichester, Portsmouth and Southampton for only £15 which inlcude VIP entry, call 07973 551171 for more details.

April Dorset ChillOut

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:07:03 +0000

Next Chillout: Sunday 19th April 1-4pm
£1 door charge to cover venue staff costs.
Napper's Mite opposite Starbucks in South Street, centre of Dorchester.

For those who haven't been before: Napper's Mite is opposite Starbucks in South Street, centre of Dorchester.
South Street is the main pedestrianized shopping street in the town centre. Parking is 50p all day Sundays in Ackland Rd carpark behind venue.

Support needed for new gay lifestyle store

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:57:10 +0000

Jonathan Spencer, the former manager of recently closed Clone Zone in Bournemouth, is asking for your support as he applies for a sex shop license for 27 The Triangle. Jonathan used to work at Clone Zone and was the founding member of the Bourne Free Pride Festival that has continually united the Bournemouth LGBT community.

Jonathan is aiming to provide a service to the local LGBT community by opening a Gay Lifestyle Store, including items to be used for Partnership Aids. Your vital support is needed to show Bournemouth Borough Council that a Gay Lifestyle store is needed in the town centre.

There is an online petition where you can show your support for Jonny, he requires this petition to show the concil there is a demand for the shop.

Sign the petition here: www.ipetitions.com/petition/whitetigereurope

Dorset trustee recruitment and group networking event

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:36:42 +0000

If you are part of an Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans group then this event will be an opportunity for you to show case your group to new people, to attract new members or get information out to people who may not have come into contact with your LGBT group or activity before. In association with Dorset & Cornwall Standing Council Lead Officers.

If you are not part of a group or not sure about what’s going on in your area then this event is also definitely for you. With new groups and activities starting up all the time this will be your opportunity to get involved and try something new.

Tuesday 21st April 6pm – 8pm; Fusion Youth Building is at 4-6 Old Christchurch Lane, BH1 1NE

There will be refreshments and cake as well as lots of new and exciting things to find out!
Call Vicky on 01392 201012 or email on vicky@intercomtrust.org.uk to find out more.

Dorset ChillOut in March

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:43:23 +0000

Next Chillout Sunday 15th March 1-4pm. Napper's Mite as usual. £1 door charge to cover staff costs.

Napper's Mite is opposite Starbucks in South Street, centre of Dorchester. Parking in Acland Rd carpark behind venue costs 50p all day Sunday. Members of the Standing Council of Dorset LGBT Groups will be attending in March, and look forward to meeting as many as possible over a cappuccino.

Rubber Duck Goes Benidorm

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:22:30 +0000

The next Rubber Duck night has been announced at Cafe Jagos in Dorchester.

Get down to Cafe Jagos on Friday 27th February as they are going Benidorm.

Lisa London is performing and you are invited to 'Play Your Cards Right' with Mavis.

Doors open at 7pm and there are some drinks promos.

Dorset Chillout in February

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:51:11 +0000

Next Chillout date for your diary.
Date: Sunday 15th Feb 1-4pm
Location: Napper's Mite

For those who haven't been before: Napper's Mite is opposite Starbucks in South Street, centre of Dorchester.
South Street is the main pedestrianized shopping street in the town centre. Parking is 50p all day Sundays in Ackland Rd carpark behind venue.

Intercom Trust - LGBT & Media

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:50:19 +0000

Date: Friday 30th January. 4-8pm
Location: Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester
Turn up any time between 4-8pm for a workshop on LGVT and the media. Go for half an hour or more.
More info: http://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/projects/beingoutthere.html

Get into the Bournemouth Gay Guide 2009

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:15:32 +0000

The guys are collating the new printed "Bournemouth Gay Guide 2009" book are opening it up to all local gay and gay friendly businesses. They are also looking to include as many LGBT social groups and special interest societies in the guide. If you are interested (or know someone that might be!), click on the leaflet here to find out more.

Cafe Jagos - 23rd January

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:28:34 +0000

The next gay night at Cafe Jagos in Dorchester has been announced. Get down there on the 23rd January for Bingo, drinks promos and some great food.

It's a great chance to meet new people and socialise with the local LGBT community.

8 High West St
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1UJ

Tel: 01305 266056

Dorset Chillout in January

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:23:26 +0000

Chase those winter blues away! Join the first Dorset Chillout rainbow cafe of 2009.

For your diaries, Sunday 18th January 1-4pm at Napper's Mite. Napper's Mite is in South Street, centre of Dorchester (it's opposite Starbucks). Parking is 50p all day Sundays in Ackland Rd car park.

There might be some younger people from Space Youth Project joining up this month so please help make them feel welcome, safe and included. The group will also have the lovely Paul and Lady Vicky from InterCom Trust.

2930 The Triangle & Circus

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:44:24 +0000

Boxing Day sees the opening of Bournemouth's new gay venue - 2930 The Triangle. After a major refit and a change in ownership, 2930 The Triangle is an exciting development for Bournemouth's gay scene. The venue has been a gay club before and should be a familiar location to anyone who went out in the 90's in Bournemouth.

They are open from 5pm on Boxing Day and later in the evening will be running free shuttle buses to The Opera House for the South Coast's biggest gay night - Circus. With entry just at £5, Circvus is open from 10pm and you can dance the mince pies and turkey off until 4am. Tickets are just £6 available in advance from Clone Zone and The Opera House. As well as the resident DJ's Chris B, Kevin Brooks and Adrian Dunbar, we have been promised some Christmas eye candy in the form of some tinselled up strippers and festive stage performers.

There is a direct coach service to The Opera House available from Brighton, Chichester, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Shelleybeanz Gay Authors Workshop

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:10:44 +0000

Budding writers and people interested writing are invited to Shelleybeanz Gay Authors Workshop. The group meets 7pm, third Thursday of every month at the Springbourne Community Centre in Bournemouth.

The group welcomes all ages and abilities.

First meeting 15th January.

For more information please contact us on vicky@intercomtrust.org.uk

New Gay Night for Dorchester

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:56:00 +0000

Dorchester now has a great new lesbian and gay night, Rubber Duck Night at Cafe Jagos is the place to be.

The next Rubber Duck Night is on Fridy 12th December 2008. Come along for Bingo with Mavis with food served throughout the night.

There is also going to be a New Years Eve party with games, drinks promots and lots of fun!

Cafe Jagos can be found at 8 High Street in central Dorchester.

Christmas Circus

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:18:24 +0000

The South coast's biggest gay night is back for a Christmas special. Circus at The Opera House has had some hugely successful one nighters through 2008. We've been treated to Martha Wash from the Weather Girls, Booty Luv and The Freemasons all live on stage.

This Christmas they are opening on Boxing Day night from 10pm and you can dance the mince pies and turkey off until 4am. Tickets are just £6 available in advance from Clone Zone and The Opera House. As well as the resident DJ's Chris B, Kevin Brooks and Adrian Dunbar, we have been promised some Christmas eye candy in the form of some tinselled up strippers and festive stage performers.

There is a direct coach service to The Opera House available from Brighton, Chichester, Southampton and Portsmouth.

Sexy Stuff from Young Rainbows

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:43:21 +0000

Young Rainbows is a peer led sexual health project for guys who like guys between the ages of 13 and 19 in and around Dorset, supported by Over the Rainbow in Bournemouth. The project is led by Michael Fanner, who successfully won funding from Young Leaders Project (Terrence Higgins Trust) back in March.

Michael explains "The project is all about equality, if you're young, gay and sexually active (or not) accessing good age and gay appropriate sexual health information is pretty much non-existant. If young straight people can have some form of decent education around sex, relationships and sexual health then so can the young gay people!".

Standing Council County Meetings - Dorset

editor@gayuknews.com (Tom Faull) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

The Standing Council County Meetings are open to all people from LGBT groups and projects. Its your opportunity to talk to your County Lead Officers and have your say about what LGBT issues this South West Standing Council focuses and act upon. Its also a great way of finding out more about other LGBT groups and projects in your area.

    * Work together to strengthening communities
    * Campaign about issues that affect you
    * Meet new people Represent your LGBT community
    * Have your, say have fun

Dorset (inc Bournemouth & Poole) Meeting - Saturday 22nd November 13:30