Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Lancashire LGBT - Happier, healthier and better connected ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Walking Group Details for Hoghton Tower](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-details-for-hoghton-tower/) - The next walk will be on Sunday 19th July. It is a circular walk of 6.5 miles in and around Hoghton Tower. We will meet at the Royal Oak Pub car park PR5 0SJ at 11am and set off at 11.15 am. There is a number 152 bus from Preston and Blackburn which stops near - [Thank you to our Pride Month fundraisers!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/thank-you-to-our-pride-month-fundraisers/) - As Pride month comes to an end, we want to take the time to thank the individuals and organisations who generously donated and fundraised for us throughout the month of June. Throughout June, we have received over £1000 which will continue to help the work which we do to support LGBTQ+ people across Lancashire! A - [Nominate Us in the Movement for Good Special Draw and we could win £5000!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/nominate-us-in-the-movement-for-good-special-draw-and-we-could-win-5000/) - We are in the Movement for Good Special Draw and could win £5,000 to continue to support the vital community work that we deliver to LGBTQ+ individuals all across Lancashire! It only takes 1 minute to do, it is free to nominate, and the more nominations means better chance of winning. The nomination window is - [Lancashire LGBT is attending the Spring North Events Awards this Saturday!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-is-attending-the-spring-north-events-awards-this-saturday/) - On the evening of Saturday 13th June, our Chief Executive Officer, Lewis, and our chair of Trustees, Neil, will be attending the Spring North Events Awards in Blackburn. We have been shortlisted in the Health and Wellbeing award, alongside with Heartbeat North-West, and Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone. This award recognises the work we do - [Thank you, Argento Lounge!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/thank-you-argento-lounge/) - As a part of LoungeAid, our friends at Argento Lounge has chosen Lancashire LGBT as their chosen charity to fundraise for throughout the month of June! Throughout the month, they have many events and activities going on such as themed quizzes, a sponsored walk from Preston to Blackpool via Lytham, and a drag bingo. If - [Welcome to the team, Jake!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/welcome-to-the-team-jake/) - Now that he has settled into his role, we would like to introduce you to our new Programme Coordinator, Jake Taylor! Jake joined the team in mid-May, and comes to us with a wealth of over 12 years worth of knowledge and experience working and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. He also has an academic background - [Important notice regarding LGBTQ+ Women and Non-Binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/important-notice-regarding-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-group/) - As of June 2026, the afternoon LGBTQ+ Women and Non-Binary peer support group, previously held on the second Thursday of each month, is no longer running. The evening group, which takes place on the last Thursday of the month, will continue to run. Please note that the session will now start earlier, from 6:00pm to - [Walking Group details for Preston Junction Nature Reserve](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-details-for-preston-junction-nature-reserve/) - Our next walk on Sunday 21st June will be a gentle walk of around 3 miles. The route will take us over the newly restored Tram Bridge and along the old tram route back to Avenham Park through Preston Junction Nature Reserve. We will pause at a picnic spot on the route, so bring a - [Next walking group walk Astley Park](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/next-walking-group-walk-astley-park/) - The next walk will take place on Sunday the 3rd of May at Astley Park. The walk is classified as easy and is a circular walk of approximately 2.5 miles (1.5 hours) We will meet at 11am by the courtyard of Cafe Ambio and set off at 11.15 The nearest car park is Hall Gate - [Farewell to Didier](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/farewell-to-didier/) - Today is Didier's last day as Programme Coordinator for Lancashire LGBT We wish him all the best and good luck for the future! - [Notice for walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/notice-for-walking-group/) - We are aware that the weather forecasts aren't looking too good for this Sunday's walk around Rivington, however we are still hoping for the walk to go ahead! If you wish to join us, you will find the walk details on the news page on our website! If the weather forecasts do not improve, however, - [Walking group details for Rivington](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-details-for-rivington/) - Our walking group will be going for a walk this Sunday 15th March. See below for walk details sent from one of the walk leaders: This is a circular walk of approximately 5 miles Walk classification Moderate We will be meeting at Go Ape Rivington Lane, Rivington.BL6 7SB at 11am and setting off at 11.15 - [Lancashire LGBT attends collaboration event in Liverpool](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-attends-collaboration-event-in-liverpool/) - Lancashire LGBT attended an East-West LGBTQIA+ Forum alongside LGBTQ+ organisations and activists in Liverpool last week. Lancashire LGBT was represented by Didier, Lancashire LGBT's Programme Coordinator. The Forum is a government funded scheme, which hopes to establish cross-jurisdiction collaboration between LGBTQIA+ actors in Northern Ireland and Britain. Ruth, who led the two days shared this - [Walking group goes to Lancaster](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-goes-to-lancaster-2/) - Thank you to everyone who joined our walking group in Lancaster last month! Big thanks to our wonderful walk leaders Alex and Trish. Our next walk will take place in Rivington on the 15th March. We will be meeting next to Go Ape, Rivington at 11.15am. We will be walking via Liverpool Castle and up - [New Opportunity at Lancashire LGBT!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/programme-co-ordinator-at-lancashire-lgbt/) - Programme Co-ordinator Salary: £29,244 (P.A) Hours: 37.5 (P.W) Closing date: Midnight March 29th 2026 Interview date: April 17th 2026 at our office in Preston Do you have experience of managing volunteers? Experience of day-to-day service management? Do you have a good understanding of the challenges and issues LGBTQ+ people experience? Are you a self-starter who - [Join us for our first walk of 2026!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/join-us-for-our-first-walk-of-2026/) - Join us for our first walk of 2026 on Sunday the 15th February! It will be a gentle walk of around 5 miles, taking in Fairfield Nature Reserve and the Lune Estuary, which is just outside of Lancaster. We will pause at a picnic spot overlooking the estuary, so bring a pack lunch or snack. - [Lancashire LGBT nominated as a finalist for award](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-nominated-as-a-finalist-for-award/) - We are thrilled to be a finalist for the Health and Wellbeing Award at the Spring North Awards this year! Being recognised for our work in LGBT health and wellbeing means a great deal to us. It shows that the support we provide is making a real difference, and it affirms the importance of creating - [Book a Lunch n' Learn for History Month](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/book-a-lunch-n-learn-for-history-month/) - Following the success of our Lunch n' Learn series during Pride Month last year, Lancashire LGBT is launching a Lunch n' Learn series for History Month. This is ideal for organisations looking to celebrate or mark this special occasion. Delivered online or in-person by Lancashire LGBT CEO Dr Lewis Turner, these sessions will run an - [Lancashire LGBT Christmas Meal](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-christmas-meal/) - It's not always hard work- we even go out for Christmas dinners sometimes! Thank you to the Continental in Preston for their warm hospitality. And, an even bigger thanks to everyone who has supported us over the last 12 months. 2026 is going to be another big year for Lancashire LGBT! - [Lancashire LGBT awarded grant](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-awarded-grant/) - 🚨BIG FUNDING NEWS🚨 We are very honoured to announce that we have received a grant from Community Foundation For Lancashire! This grant will go toward our one-to-one support service, and will allow us to continue supporting LGBTQ+ people across this service in Lancashire! A big thank you to Community Foundation For Lancashire your support - [Last walk of 2025 a success](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/last-walk-of-2025-a-success/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for a lovely sunny walk through the Wyre Estuary County Park! It was great to see new faces- yet again! That marks the final walk of 2025! A big shoutout to Alex and Trish who have volunteered their time to bring the walking group back, and - [Final walk of 2025](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/final-walk-of-2025/) - Join us for our final walk of 2025 before a winter break- this walk will take place on the 30th November! It will be a leisurely and gentle linear walk along the Wyre Estuary. The route is flat and on well surfaced paths following the tramper-friendly path along the Wyre Way National Trail to the - [Walking group goes to Chorley](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-goes-to-chorely/) - Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and joined our walking group on Sunday! Our next walk will be on the 30th November! It will be a short walk around the Wyre estuary country park. Full details to be shared shortly. Join the walking group mailing list by contacting us on hello@lancslgbt.org.uk - [Read our latest Impact Report!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/read-our-latest-impact-report/) - Lancashire LGBT is delighted to share our Impact Report for the last year! In 2024-25, Lancashire LGBT directly supported 1199 people: 156 counselling sessions were provided to 36 people 212 one-to-one support sessions were provided to 36 people 84 people attended 49 peer support groups 107 people attended 12 activity groups 336 people contacted our - [Walk details for 26th October](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walk-details-for-26th-october/) - Join us for our next walk on the Sunday 26th October in Chorley! This is a circular walk of approximately 4.5 miles. We will follow the river Yarrow through Duxbury Valley and along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. The scenery along the River Yarrow is beautiful at this time of year. This walk is classed as - [Walking group goes to Chorley](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-goes-to-chorley/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for our walk in Chorley on Sunday! It was great to see some new faces 📆Our next walk will be on Sunday 26th October! 📩Contact hello@lancslgbt.org.uk to join the walking group mailing list - [Farewell to Levi](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/farewell-to-levi/) - We want to say a huge thank you to Levi who leaves Lancashire LGBT after 3 years! Levi not only worked tirelessly in his role as Support Worker, he also facilitated manspace twice a month, as well as our trans residential. Levi also delivered training to mental health practitioners across Lancashire and medical students in - [Important notice regarding office](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/important-notice-regarding-office/) - Please do not turn up to our office without contacting Lancashire LGBT, and booking an appointment with a member of our team first. We do not offer a drop-in service. If you turn up to our office, without having spoken to our team, and booked an appointment, we will have to turn you away. We - [September walk details](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/september-walk-details/) - Our next walk will take place on Sunday 28th September in White Coppice, Chorley! This will be a moderate 6 mile walk starting at White Coppice Cricket Ground, PR6 9DE. Parking is on the roadside. Unfortunately, there are no nearby buses available. Meet at the Cricket Ground by 11am. We will be leaving at 11.10am. - [Lancashire LGBT receives funding](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-receives-funding/) - We are very honoured to announce that we have received a grant from Garfield Weston Foundation! This grant will go toward our operating costs, and will allow us to continue supporting LGBTQ+ people across Lancashire A big thank you to Garfield Weston Foundation for your support - [Walking group goes to Lancaster](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-goes-to-lancaster/) - Thanks to everyone who joined us for our walk along the River Lune in Lancaster! It was great to see new faces, and a couple of furry friends too! - [Walk details for August](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walk-details-for-august/) - This month’s walk will take place in Halton and River Lune on Sunday 24th August. The walk chosen by our walk leaders will be a circular walk of around 5.5 miles along the beautiful River Lune taking in Halton Rapids and Crook O' Lune. We hope to spot sand martins nesting in the river banks, - [Lancashire LGBT attend Rossendale Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-attend-rossendale-pride/) - We had a wonderful time at Rossendale Pride in the Park this weekend! Thanks to the organisers at Spectrum Inclusion CIC and The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery for hosting for a second time! See you all next year! - [Walking group goes to Rossendale](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-goes-to-rossendale/) - "I attended the first LGBT Lancashire walk I've been on in many years today and really enjoyed it" Thank you to everyone who joined us on our walk in Rossendale over the weekend! It was lovely to see some familiar faces. As always, big thanks to Trish and Alex for planning and leading the walk - [Important notice](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/important-notice/) - Due to a high number of referrals made to our counselling service, we have decided to close the counselling service to new referrals until our waiting list reduces. We will reopen referrals, when this happens. We have reopened our one to one service for new referrals, however, so if you need support, you can refer - [Responding to the EHRC public consultation](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/responding-to-the-ehrc-public-consultation/) - Our friends at TransActual have put together guidance on responding to the EHRC consultation following the UK Supreme Court ruling on sex in the Equality Act. Anyone can respond, and you don’t need to be an expert or trans. It’s open to individuals and organisations alike. 📣Make sure you fill it in before the deadline - [New date for Rossendale walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-date-for-rossendale-walk/) - Our planned walk in Rossendale has been rescheduled for Sunday 6th July! See you there! It will be a moderate walk of around 6 miles. The meeting point will be the carpark next to Rossendale Valley Sailing Club at Clowbridge Reservoir, Burnley BB11 5PF. It will be a circular route around the reservoir and across - [Walk cancelled](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walk-cancelled/) - Due to the risk of thunderstorm and the safety for our walkers, our planned walk in rossendale will not happen tomorrow. We will be rescheduling the walk soon. - [Podcast featuring Lancashire LGBT comes runner up](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/podcast-featuring-lancashire-lgbt-comes-runner-up/) - A podcast episode Lancashire LGBT worked on with Queer Britain and Aunt Nell last year came runner up (to the bbc!) at the prestigious Sandford St Martin awards in London this week. It has also been nominated for a Radio Academy award! Congratulations to everyone involved, including those who joined us for the workshop at - [Lancaster City Council passes motion in support of trans community](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancaster-city-council-passes-motion-in-support-of-trans-community/) - Last night, Lancaster City Council passed the following motion: "MOTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL TRANS AND INTERSEX COMMUNITY IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON THE DEFINITION OF ‘SEX’ IN EQUALITY LAW" Lancashire LGBT CEO Dr Lewis Turner spoke in support of the motion on behalf of the trans and intersex people we support. - [Lancashire LGBT visits Women's shelter](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-visits-womens-shelter/) - On Friday, our CEO Dr Lewis Turner met and spoke with the incredible team at Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services about their work supporting survivors of domestic abuse and violence Thank you for all the work you do for the community across Lancashire and the North West - [Celebrate 15 years of Lancashire LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/celebrate-15-years-of-lancashire-lgbt/) - This pride we are celebrating 15 years of Lancashire LGBT as a registered charity! Join us in celebrating this milestone, by pledging your support and ensuring another 15 years for Lancashire LGBT. Here are a few ways you can help: Submit a memory of Lancashire LGBT to our brand-new online archive by clicking here Book a - [All day Quiz raises £650 for Lancashire LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/all-day-quiz-raises-650-for-lancashire-lgbt/) - We want to send a HUGE thanks to @stej.quiz for donating the funds raised by his all day quiz in the Adelphi, Preston to Lancashire LGBT- over £600!!! Thanks again @stej.quiz and everyone who took part in the quiz and donated. This money will help support our unfunded services - [Walk details for June](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walk-details-for-june/) - Our next walk will take place on Sunday 22nd June. It will be a moderate walk of around 6 miles. The meeting point will be the carpark next to Rossendale Valley Sailing Club at Clowbridge Reservoir, Burnley BB11 5PF. It will be a circular route around the reservoir and across the moorland to take in - [Walking group goes to Miller Park](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-goes-to-miller-park/) - Big thanks to everyone who joined us over the weekend in Miller Park for our second walk of 2025! We look forward to our next walk. More details will be shared shortly - [Vote for us to win an Award!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/vote-for-us-to-win-an-award/) - We have been nominated for the Community Organisation Award at the National Diversity Awards! We want to give a big heartfelt thanks to the people who nominated us- after the last couple of weeks, this good news has given our team a wonderful boost. So, thank you. Now for the shameless self-plug. If you want - [Join Gender Outreach Team](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/join-gender-outreach-team/) - Gender Outreach have an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 4 Gender Outreach Worker offering peer support, advice and signposting to people accessing our Gender Identity Service. They're searching for people with lived experience for this peer support role working in partnership with Lancashire LGBT based in and around the Preston and Lancashire region. - [Walking group going to Avenham Park in May](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-going-to-avenham-park-in-may/) - Our May walk will be a gentle route of around 4 miles taking in Avenham and Miller Park and the River Ribble on Sunday 11th May. The route will be on good paths with terrain suitable for all. We'll pause for a lunch break near Preston Junction Local Nature Reserve so bring sandwiches or a - [A message to our service users](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/a-message-to-our-service-users/) - As a charity one of our core values is inclusivity and we are proud of that. Nothing has changed. All our groups and services remain inclusive of trans and gender diverse people. - [Lancashire LGBT signs statement following Supreme Court ruling](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-signs-statement-following-supreme-court-ruling/) - LGBT+ Sector Leaders Statement on today’s Supreme Court Ruling: "Today is a challenging day, and we are deeply concerned at the widespread, harmful implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling. As LGBT+ organisations across the country, we stand in solidarity with trans, intersex and non-binary folk as we navigate from here. We need to take the - [Walking group enjoys walk round Cuerden Park](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-enjoys-walk-round-cuerden-park/) - Big thanks to everyone who joined us over the weekend for our first walk of 2025! Thank you especially to our wonderful volunteers who have dedicated much time to getting this group up and running again. We look forward to our next walk which will take place on Sunday 11th May in Brockholes near Preston. - [Walk to Cuerden Park](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walk-to-cuerden-park/) - FIRST WALK OF 2025 Welcome to the first walk of 2025 with Lancashire LGBT’s walking group! Our walk will take place on Saturday 12th April. It will be a short welcome walk of less than 3 miles through Cuerden Park enjoying the beautiful park and its wildlife. The route will be on good paths with - [Lancashire LGBT's walking group is back](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbts-walking-group-is-back/) - Lancashire LGBT's walking group is back! We are delighted to bring you the wonderful news that our much-missed walking group will be back in 2025, with walks planned for as soon as April! Thank you to Onward for supporting our walking group and our friends at Blackburn Council who have trained up our two new - [Important update regarding referrals](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/important-update-regarding-referrals/) - Due to staff sickness we have had to take the unfortunate decision to close referrals to our counselling and one to one support service. We have also had to put our manspace support group and our trans masc support group on pause until further notice. We hope to reopen referrals and restart both groups in - [Lancashire LGBT publishes new Trans Health Needs Assessment](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-publishes-new-trans-health-needs-assessment/) - On the 4th March 2025, a Trans and Gender Diverse Health Needs Assessment for Lancashire, authored by Dr Sonia Chauhan (ST2) and Dr Michael Alexander, was launched. Lancashire LGBT was an official partner to this project, and many of the responses were completed by our service users. There is evidence that the trans and gender - [Lancashire LGBT on BBC Radio Lancashire for LGBT History Month](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-on-bbc-radio-lancashire-for-lgbt-history-month/) - On Saturday, Didier our programme coordinator was asked to be interviewed by BBC Radio Lancashire as part of their LGBT+ History month programme Big thanks to BBC Lancashire for the invitation If you want to listen to it back, head to the BBC sounds app and you'll find us on Hayley Kay's show on Saturday. - [Lancashire LGBT publishes impact report for residential](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-publishes-impact-report-for-residential/) - We have published an impact report for our recent trans residential. You can read it here: Impact Report 2024 v2 (edited)Download - [Support our Trans Residential](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/support-our-trans-residential/) - In two weeks time, on the 26-27th October, Lancashire LGBT will be hosting its 6th residential weekend for trans and gender diverse people at Borwick Hall Carnforth, North Lancashire! This weekend is truly transformative for members of our trans community. And this year, it means even more to them for this residential to happen, and - [Lancashire LGBT invited to Mental Health Panel with Preston MP](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-invited-to-mental-health-panel-with-preston-mp/) - On Friday Lancashire LGBT's CEO Dr Lewis Turner was invited to join a panel in Preston by the local MP, Mark Hendrick Lewis spoke about LGBTQ+ Mental Health and the work of Lancashire LGBT across the county Thank you for the invitation and thank you to everyone who braved the wind and rain to get - [Lancashire LGBT delivers training to trauma service](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-delivers-training-to-trauma-service/) - This week, Lancashire LGBT delivered LGBTQ+ awareness training to a room full of Birchall Trust staff. Birchall Trust- originally called South Cumbria Rape and Abuse Service (SCRAS)- was established by Christine Birchall in 1991 as a community response to the lack of support for rape and sexual abuse victims in the local area. It originally - [Lancashire LGBT signs open letter with LGBT+ sector to Meta](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-signs-open-letter-with-lgbt-sector-to-meta/) - In light of recent policy changes by Meta and the broader erosion of protections and equity initiatives globally, Lancashire LGBT has signed an open letter with LGBT+ sector organisations to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to you: our vibrant, diverse, and resilient community. Read and sign at https://www.consortium.lgbt/sector-comms/ - [Lancashire LGBT meets for December away day](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-meets-for-december-away-day/) - Lancashire LGBT staff and trustees met in Preston last weekend for a staff and trustee away day. It was a great opportunity for the team to discuss everything Lancashire LGBT and plan for the new year! - [Queer Britain publishes toolkit on LGBTQ+ inclusion](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/queer-britain-publishes-toolkit-on-lgbtq-inclusion/) - This time last year, Lancashire LGBT hosted Queer Britain at the Lancashire Archives in Preston. (Read about the workshop here). This visit was part of a series of visits to LGBTQ+ communities across the country, where local LGBTQ+ people were welcomed into arts and heritage institutions by Queer Britain to share local queer histories, and - [Trans Residential 2024](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-residential-2024/) - “One of the most spiritually and mentally fulfilling experiences of my life. I felt understood by everyone and affirmed that my feelings were ok” Lancashire LGBT hosted it sixth Trans Residential in Carnforth over the weekend. This was a great opportunity for members of the trans, non-binary and gender diverse community to come together, make - [Poem for Residential 2024](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/poem-for-residential-2024/) - One of the attendees of our residential wrote a beautiful poem, which they are happy for us to share: And they are like the extended family,You only ever meet on special occasions.The kind who need a little patience,To adjust their voices,As they crackle,And wobble,And jump higher than intended,When a sneeze,Or a laugh escapes from their - [Volunteer with us!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/volunteer-with-us/) - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT LANCASHIRE LGBT We have opened up several volunteer roles with Lancashire LGBT, including: - volunteering with our social meet-up for gay, bisexual, trans and queer men - volunteering with our support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women Want to volunteer? Head to our volunteer page and/or contact hello@lancslgbt.org.uk - [Lancashire LGBT turns 14!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-turns-14/) - 2024 is the year Lancashire LGBT turned 14! Happy Birthday to us! In fact, 15 years ago today, our founding members wrote and signed our original governing document (called a Trust Deed)! Lancashire LGBT (then known as LANCASHIRE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDERED CENTRE) became a registered charity the year after, on August 25th 2010! Thanks - [Lancashire LGBT's 2024 Trans Residential](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbts-2024-trans-residential/) - Lancashire LGBT will be hosting its 6th residential weekend for trans and gender diverse people at Borwick Hall Carnforth, North Lancashire on October 26th-27th! The weekend starts on Saturday morning with registration and icebreakers, then the rest of the day will be spent with workshops mainly delivered by people with lived experience (people can vote - [Read our 2023-24 Impact Report!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/read-our-2023-24-report/) - Lancashire LGBT have published it's 2023-2024 impact report Between 2023-2024... We supported 1379 people 103 people submitted a self-referral form for support 336 people contacted our information service 13 people were referred to us by a third party Our Support Worker provided 201 one-to-one support sessions to 34 people Our volunteer counsellors provided 129 counselling - [Lancashire LGBT attends Morecambe Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-attends-morecambe-pride/) - We had a wonderful time at Morecambe Pride on Saturday! We hope everyone had a fabulous day celebrating in the sun! - [Rossendale's first ever Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/rossendales-first-ever-pride/) - We had a wonderful time celebrating Rossendale’s first ever pride on Saturday! Huge congratulations to Jack Riggs and Spectrum Inclusion for putting it together! We can’t wait for next year! - [Lancashire LGBT signs letter to New Prime Minister from LGBTQ+ sector](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-signs-letter-to-new-prime-minister-from-lgbtq-sector/) - We've joined colleagues across the LGBTQ+ sector to write to the new Prime Minister urging a reset and fresh engagement with our communities on LGBTQ+ equality At a time when our LGBT+ communities, and particularly Trans communities, have been under attack for so long, it is important we use this time of change to reset - [Lancashire LGBT delivers free training in Preston](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-delivers-free-training-in-preston/) - The Lancashire LGBT team were busy delivering our free CPD accredited LGBTQ+ awareness training to mental health professionals in Preston yesterday! Thanks to everyone who attended! We are still buzzing from all the positive feedback that was shared! Next week we will be in Blackburn delivering the same training to another group of mental health - [Lancashire LGBT at Pride on Campus and Lancaster Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-at-pride-on-campus-and-lancaster-pride/) - Last week, Lancashire LGBT joined celebrations over in Lancaster for Pride on Campus and for Lancaster Pride Thanks to everyone who came over to speak with the team about Lancashire LGBT Missed us? Catch us at Rossendale Pride in the Park on Saturday 20th July - [Lancashire LGBT champions inclusivity at HR event](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-champions-inclusivity-at-hr-event/) - Last week Lancashire LGBT director Dr Lewis Turner was invited to speak about the importance of inclusive workspaces to HR professionals based in Lancashire Thank you for the invitation Forbes solicitors! We look forward to working together again! - [New Blackpool Gender Outreach Drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-blackpool-gender-outreach-drop-in/) - Gender Outreach Workers Jenny and Brad are running a new monthly drop-in in Blackpool Library! The first will be Thursday 13th June 2024 at 12noon till 2pm! This drop-in will run every second Thursday 12-2pm. No appointments needed, come along and meet Gender Outreach Workers Brad and Jenny to see how we may be able - [Postcode Lottery awards Lancashire LGBT funds](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/postcode-lottery-awards-lancashire-lgbt-funds/) - Lancashire LGBT has been awarded funds by the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust which will go toward the cost of Lancashire LGBT's one to one support service! Thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery and the Postcode Trust for awarding us this grant! We look forward to working together. - [LGBTQ+ Awareness Training now CPD accredited](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-awareness-training-now-cpd-accredited/) - We are pleased to announce that our LGBTQ+ awareness training has been CPD accredited! A CPD certificate provides evidence that you have the relevant skills to excel in your desired role. Additionally, taking a CPD accredited course demonstrates that you're committed to learning new things and broadening your horizons. CPD accreditation is recognized globally, with many well-known - [Lancashire LGBT raises Progress Flag in Leyland](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-raises-progress-flag-in-leyland/) - On Monday we marked the beginning of Pride month in the Peace Garden in Leyland Here is a copy of the speech given by Levi, on behalf of Lancashire LGBT: "Good morning, and thank you for the council, the Mayor, and Mayoress for inviting us here today. I am honoured to be here, representing Lancashire - [Stowe Law donates to Lancashire LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/stowe-law-donates-to-lancashire-lgbt/) - Huge thank you to @stowefamilylawuk for donating £250 to Lancashire LGBT! Your donation means we are able to continue running our unfunded services across Lancashire Thank you! Head to their website and check them out - ["How can I support Lancashire LGBT for Pride this year?"](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/how-can-i-support-lancashire-lgbt-for-pride-this-year/) - As it is a question we often get asked during Pride month, we thought we would put together some suggestions for ways to support our work: Donate or Fundraise Donating and Fundraising can make a real change, and the best thing is, it is super easy! Whether you want to donate to us yourself, or - [Lancashire LGBT launch new survey for Trans and non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-launch-new-survey-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - Are you trans, non binary or gender diverse? Would you like to help improve the health of your community in Lancashire? Have your say and complete this 15 minute survey! We are inviting you to take part in an online survey to help us better understand the experiences and the health needs of our trans - [Let's get Lancashire #LGBTaware this Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lets-get-lancashire-lgbtaware-this-pride/) - This Pride, Lancashire LGBT is calling on Lancashire to become #LGBTaware As the Pan-Lancashire LGBTQ+ charity, our vision is for all LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to be safe and feel a sense of pride and belonging to their local community That is why this Pride season we are calling on all those with a support - [Walking group paused](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-heading-to-brinscall-chorley/) - Due to personal circumstances, we have had to cancel the planned walk in Chorley on Sunday 19th May. We have also taken the decision to pause the walking group We understand just how much the walking group means to our community- and we aim to get it back up and running as soon as possible. - [Happy Trans+ History Week!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/happy-trans-history-week/) - Happy Trans+ History week to all Trans+ people in Lancashire! This week we celebrate the stories of the many trailblazers who paved the way for trans people in the UK and in the world Lili Elbe (1882-1931) Lili Elbe was a successful Danish painter, and a pioneering trans woman. She lived her life as a - [Lancashire LGBT launches Focus Group for LGBTQ+ POC community](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/focus-group-for-lgbtq-poc-community/) - Would you like to help shape mental health services for BAME/ People of colour who identify as LGBTQ+? We would love to hear about your experiences of accessing mental health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria. This will inform new training that Lancashire LGBT is delivering to mental health professionals, so that mental health services - [Lancashire LGBT attend Pride event at Blackpool Sixth Form](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-attend-pride-event-at-blackpool-sixth-form/) - We had a cake-filled afternoon at Blackpool sixth form college's "Show your Pride" event yesterday! Thank you to @blackpoolsixth_lgbt and @blackpoolsixth for inviting us, and for fundraising for Lancashire LGBT! We raised £209.54! - [Lush fundraises for Lancashire LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lush-fundraises-for-lancashire-lgbt/) - And that's a wrap... Thank you for everyone who attended our charity pot fundraiser weekend at @lush- we were able to raise £222.92! We want to give a special shout-out to the team at @lushpreston who were excellent hosts. We loved the rainbow face paint, and the rainbow bath bomb making classes! Thank you to everyone who donated. - [Walking group hikes round Milnthorpe](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-hikes-round-milnthorpe/) - What a lovely bank holiday weekend we had at Lancashire LGBT! Our wonderful LGBTQ+ walking group enjoyed a walk round Milnthorpe in memory of one of our brilliant volunteers, Les. Thanks to everyone who could make it. - [Walk in Memory of Les, Milnthorpe 4.5.24](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walk-in-memory-of-les/) - The upcoming walk organised by Lancashire LGBT's walking group will be a walk in memory of Lancashire LGBT volunteer, Les Walmsley, on Saturday 4th May. The walk will be a 5.5 mile walk around Dallam Tower Park in Milnthorpe, returning via the coast of Sandside. The group will be setting off at 11.30 from the - [Happy Lesbian Visibility week](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/happy-lesbian-visibility/) - Happy Lesbian Visibility week to the Lesbian community in Lancashire! We pay tribute to and show solidarity with all women and non-binary people who identify as lesbians, today and every day - [Lush Preston to host Lancashire LGBT Fundraiser](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lush-preston-to-fundraise-for-lancashire-lgbt/) - The team at the Lush Store in Preston have kindly invited Lancashire LGBT to their store for a charity pot fundraiser on 27-28th April! A charity pot fundraiser is where local organisations are invited to host a stall in a Lush store and promote their services to members of the public. Alongside this, the staff - [Special viewing of Pride in Preston](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/special-viewing-of-pride-in-preston/) - A special showing of Pride will be taking place on Wed 1st May, from 7PM at Vinyl Tap Preston! There will be a guest appearance from Mike Jackson, who was an inspiration for one of the films characters! Mike will be participating in a Q&A about events around the story, after the showing. Tickets are - [Blackpool Deli Fundraises for Lancashire LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/blackpool-deli-fundraises-for-lancashire-lgbt/) - Lancashire LGBT would like to extend a huge thank you to the Salt of the Earth Deli in Blackpool for raising funds for us over the last week and selling Rainbow Donuts! You can check out their website via: https://www.salt-deli.co.uk/ - [Lancashire LGBT welcomes Queer Britain to Lancashire!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-welcomes-queer-britain-to-lancashire/) - Lancashire LGBT were very fortunate to welcome @queerbritain and @auntnell_ to Lancashire on Saturday, for their first workshop on LGBTQ+ oral histories! Here is what the project is all about: "The UK’s queer history is endangered. Unheard stories are held by diverse LGBTQ+ people who often feel excluded from museums and society. This project will increase recognition of oral - [Walking group enjoys sunny walk in Chipping](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-enjoys-sunny-walk-in-chipping/) - Over the weekend, Lancashire LGBT's walking group enjoyed a sunny walk up Parlick Pike. It was the first walk of 2024 for the group! Thanks to Samantha, the walking group leader for organising yet another fabulous walk! - [Trans Masc Game Night](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-masc-game-night/) - Lancashire LGBT's Trans-Masc Support group will be meeting next Tuesday from 5:30-7pm This month's meet-up will be a games-night! So feel free to have a game on in the background as you join in a group discussion. There will be some group games to get involved with too! If you are not a member of - [Free LGBTQ+ Awareness Training](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/free-lgbtq-training/) - After two successful pilot sessions, Lancashire LGBT will be running a series of training workshops. The focus of these workshops will be on the experience of LGBTQ+ people accessing mental health services, with the aim of improving access, removing barriers and improve patient experience. These training sessions will be co-delivered by LGBTQ+ people who have - [Strategy Day 2024](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/strategy-day-2024/) - Over the weekend, Lancashire LGBT hosted it's annual strategy day for staff and Trustees. It was a great opportunity for the team to meet, learn from each other and work together to plan the exciting next few months at Lancashire LGBT - [International Women's Day 2024](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/international-womens-day-2024/) - Happy International Women's day from the team at Lancashire LGBT! This year's theme #inspireinclusion encourages us all to recognise the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life As a LGBTQ+ organisation that supports women with their mental health, we would encourage all those who need that bit of extra help and support to - [March swimming group cancelled](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/march-swimming-group-cancelled/) - Unfortunately there will be no swimming group this month The group will be meeting next month as usual - [Lancashire LGBT awarded new funds from Henry Smith](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-awarded-new-funds-from-henry-smith/) - Lancashire LGBT are very pleased to share the news that we have been awarded a grant from The Henry Smith Charity which will cover costs of our outreach and support programme for local LGBTQ+ people for three years! This funding will give a huge boost to our services and will help us to achieve our - [LGBTQ+ Walk in Chipping!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-update/) - Our next walk will take place on Saturday 16th of March! Here is a message from walking group leader, Samantha: "It's a tough 5.5 assent of the wonderful Parlick Pike, Chipping- weather permitting, if the weather is bad* I will lead a alternative walk from the same start point, which will be the car park - [In memory of Leslie](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/in-memory-of-leslie/) - The team at Lancashire LGBT are very sad to share the news of Les' passing. For those of you who did not have the pleasure to meet him, Les was an incredibly popular volunteer, who helped run the walking group alongside Samantha. Les joined Lancashire LGBT as a walking group leader back in 2014- In - [Pit Stop Tour of Trans History](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/pit-stop-of-trans-history/) - We're halfway through LGBT+ History Month! But don't worry, we have plenty still planned! Lancashire LGBT's trans-masc support group will be meeting online next Tuesday from 17.30-19.00 for a pit stop tour of trans history! We are very grateful to one of our facilitators for organising the talk! Trans-masc support group is a peer-support group - [LGBT+ History month: Did you know?](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbt-history-month-did-you-know/) - Happy LGBT+ History month! Did you know that the Campaign for Homosexuality (CHE) held their first ever public meeting in July 1971 in Burnley Library in response to the proposed opening of a local a Gay Club? Lancashire LGBT Chief Executive Lewis Turner had the chance to meet and speak with those who attended that - [Lancashire LGBT visits Community CVS](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-visits-community-cvs/) - Our Programme Coordinator Didier went along to the Community CVS in Blackburn last week to spotlight the support services Lancashire LGBT offers, including the upcoming LGBT+ training for mental health professionals in Lancashire! It was a privilege to meet so many charities and community leaders! Thank you for the invitation! - [Inclusivity January meetup](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/inclusivity-january-meetup/) - Inclusivity support group for Trans and Non-Binary people is meeting this Wednesday 6-8pm at UCLan! Please contact 0800 183 1486 or email genderoutreachworker.lypft@nhs.net to find out more! - [Dates for Gender Outreach drop-ins](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/dates-for-gender-outreach-drop-ins/) - [Free LGBTQ+ Training for Mental Health Professionals](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/free-lgbtq-training-for-mental-health-professionals/) - To book please head to: https://tinyurl.com/47hr6d8u - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/swimming-group/) - Lancashire LGBT's swimming group will be meeting this Thursday. Thanks to everyone who has signed up, we hope you have a lovely evening swim with our amazing swimming coach Michelle! If you would like to attend but have not signed up, there are still some spaces available, please email didierm@lancslgbt.org.uk before tomorrow - [Volunteer opportunity: Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/volunteer-opportunity-trans-masc-support-group/) - [Gender Outreach drop ins](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/gender-outreach-drop-ins/) - Who doesn't love a quick game of table tennis? 😂 Catch Gender Outreach Worker Brad and Jenny at Blackpool and The Fylde College University campus today 12-2! - [Free STI kits in Lancashire](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/free-sti-kits-in-lancashire/) - Start 2024 off the right way, get tested for STIs Your Sexual Health matters! If you are over 16 and live in Lancashire (excluding BwD) order your Free postal kit by scanning the QR code or heading to: https://lancashiresexualhealth.nhs.uk/full-testing-kit-demo-page/ #gettested - [Bookings open for Swimming Group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/bookings-open-for-swimming-group/) - Bookings now open for this month's Lancashire LGBT swimming group which will be held on Thursday 25th from 8:30-9:30pm at Moor Park Leisure Centre in Blackpool. To register for the group please head to the swimming group survey on the LGBTQ+ groups in Lancashire page on the website, and fill out a survey. If you - [Have your say!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/have-your-say/) - To start off the new year, we invite all members of our peer support groups to complete a feedback survey which will be used to shape and improve our services! If you are a registered member of one of our peer support groups: Manspace, LGBTQ+ Women and non-binary support group and Trans-Masc support group, you - [Mental Health Transformation Project](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/mental-health-transformation-project-2/) - Lancashire LGBT closed 2023 by running its second LGBTQ+ mental health training day for adult mental health professionals. Thanks to everyone who attended, we have been receiving really positive feedback! We will be running a third training day soon, so watch this space! - [Manspace first in-person meetup of 2024!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/manspace-first-in-person-meetup-of-2024/) - Manspace support group for GBT+ men will be meeting from 6:30-8pm @ the guild in Preston today! Please register to attend here https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/manspace/ - [Speech and intonation workshop for trans-masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/speech-and-intonation-workshop-for-trans-masc-support-group/) - On Tuesday 16th January, the trans-masc support group will be joined by an advanced speech and language therapist from the Leeds Gender Identity Clinic, who will run a workshop on speech and intonation. If you would like to attend please first register to join the trans-masc support group via our website, then once you have - [Christmas Closures](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/christmas-closures/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-masc-support-group-2/) - This month's Trans-Masc support group will take place on Tuesday 19th from 5:30-7pm. It will feature a guest talk titled "all about the care pathway: an insight into the journey of accessing care and support". Trans-Masc support group is a Lancashire LGBT support group for any trans and non-binary masc presenting person aged 18 upwards. - [December walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/december-walk/) - Thanks to our amazing walking group volunteers Samantha and Les, there will be an additional walk on Saturday 30th December! It will be a woodland and moorland walk to the summit of the great hill (around 6 miles). The group will be setting off at 11am from the carpark at Brinscall Bath's in Brinscall, Lodge - [Christmas pop-up support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/christmas-pop-up-support-group/) - [Free Training for Lancashire Health Professionals](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/free-training-for-lancashire-health-professionals/) - [Trans Day of Remembrance](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance-2/) - Today on #TransDayofRemembrance, we joined members of the LGBTQ+ community at UCLan SU to mourn the deaths of so many trans people. Behind every name and behind every number is a beautiful human being. - [LGBTQ+ Women's group cancelled](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-womens-group-cancelled/) - Due to staff sickness, we have had to cancel this week's LGBTQ+ Women's group. The group will return in December with Jenny - [20 years on: Repealing Section 28](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/20-years-on-repealing-section-28/) - [Volunteer opportunity: LGBTQ+ Counsellors](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/volunteer-opportunity-lgbtq-counsellors/) - Looking for a placement for your counselling degree? Wondering where to go next after finishing your course? Well, Lancashire LGBT are looking to grow our wonderful team of counsellors! Email didierm@lancslgbt.org.uk to find out more - [Trans Day of Remembrance Service](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance-service/) - Like every year, Trans Day of Remembrance will be an important time to celebrate and mourn the lives of trans people we have lost. For Trans Day of Remembrance this year, Lancashire LGBT will be attending the memorial service at UCLan organised by UCLan SU. We encourage everyone, who can, to do the same. - [Polari Research Paper](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/polari-research-paper/) - For those who remember, Polari was a secret language used by gay men during a time when it was incredibly unsafe to be a gay man in the UK. A student from Blackpool & Fylde College is looking for volunteers to take part in a short anonymous interview about their experiences and use of Polari - [Trans-Masc support presents Guest Talk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-masc-support-presents-guest-talk/) - This month's Trans-Masc support group will feature a guest talk from someone who transitioned without legal and nhs support 24 years ago. This talk is open only to those registered to the Pan-Lancashire Trans support group. If you are interested in attending please register first to the group via our website. Once you have done - [Bookings open for LGBT+ Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/bookings-open-for-lgbt-swimming/) - Bookings now open for this month's LGBTQ+ swimming group! The session will be taking place at Moor Park Leisure Centre, on Thursday 30th November from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualified swimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve your technique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of - [Volunteer opportunity!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/volunteer-opportunity/) - [This November at Lancashire LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/this-november-at-lancashire-lgbt/) - This November we have a whole lot going on! From our final walking group of 2023 to the restarting of our trans-masc support group! Go check it out and get involved! To register for these groups please head to the Calendar page, where you will find all the links! - [Intersex Awareness Day 2023](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/intersex-awareness-day-2023/) - Today we celebrate Intersex Awareness Day and send love to our Intersex siblings Did you know that the label Intersex is used to describe millions of people around the world who have sexual characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies? Did you know around 1.7% of the population is - [Final LGBTQ+ Walk of 2023](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/final-lgbtq-walk-of-2023/) - The last LGBTQ+ walk for the year will be on Saturday November the 25th. An easy but beautiful 3.7 miles walk around Roddlesworth Reservoir and wood's. We will be setting off at 11.00 am from the car park next to the Royal Arms public house, on the Tockholes road- post code BB3 0PA. Please wear - [New location for Trans support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-location-for-trans-support-group/) - Trans and non-binary peer support group, Inclusivity @ Preston, is running once again tomorrow evening from 6-8pm at the Harrington Building at UCLan. To register attendance and to find out more please call 0800 183 1486 - [Black History Month](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/black-history-month/) - [Mental Health Transformation Project](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/mental-health-transformation-project/) - So far today staff at Lancashire LGBT have been busy delivering a training event to NHS staff and healthcare professionals on the barriers LGBTQ+ people face when accessing mental health services. This is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS mental health transformation project- which Lancashire LGBT is involved in. This afternoon attendees will - [Thank you Blackpool Sixth Form LGBT Group!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/thank-you-blackpool-sixth-form-lgbt-group/) - Huge thanks to Blackpool Sixth form college LGBT+ group for fundraising for Lancashire LGBT! Over this week, LGBTQ+ students and staff have been selling LGBTQ+ badges and pins, and raising awareness for the LGBTQ+ community in Blackpool. Thanks to everyone involved! - [Happy National Coming Out Day!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/happy-national-coming-out-day/) - [World Mental Health Day](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/world-mental-health-day-2/) - World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, - [Next LGBTQ+ Walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/next-lgbtq-walk/) - The next LGBTQ+ walk will be on Saturday the 21st October from Knott End-on-Sea. An easy 6 miles, setting off from the seafront, which works a gentle way round the Fylde countryside, and finally back to the coast. Meet for 11am on the free car park, behind Knott End Cafe. Postcode is: FY6 0EA. Bring a - [Podcast: LGBTQ+ inclusive Workplaces- with CEO Lewis Turner](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-inclusive-workplaces-with-ceo-lewis-turner/) - Listen to Lancashire LGBT CEO, Dr Lewis Turner, talk about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in workspaces and the Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark Scheme in a podcast episode with Advocacy Focus. Listen here - [Trans-masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-masc-support-group/) - Our Trans-masc support group is back and is running on the 17th October from 17:30-19:00! If you would like to attend complete the registration form at: https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/transmascsupport - [A statement from the LGBT+ Sector's Leadership](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/a-statement-from-the-lgbt-sectors-leadership/) - LGBT+ organisations and our allies across the country are united in saying enough! We cannot allow our communities, particularly our Trans and Intersex communities, to be attacked in such inhumane and degrading ways as we have seen during the Conservative Party Conference over the last week. Rather than focusing on pressing issues affecting everyone, such - [Next LGBT+ walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/next-lgbt-walk/) - The next LGBTQ+ walk will be in Knott end on sea! The walk will be on Saturday 21st October. More details will be shared closer to the time. - [LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-rainbow-flag-raising-ceremony/) - Last week, Lancashire LGBT Chief Executive Lewis Turner and Gender Outreach worker Brad had the pleasure of speaking at the "Raising the Rainbow Flag" ceremony at South Ribble Council. We are grateful for the opportunity to spotlight our services and to celebrate pride in Lancashire - [Preston Pride 2023](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/preston-pride-2023/) - Lancashire LGBT staff- Levi and Didier- and Gender Outreach Workers- Jenny and Brad- had a great time at Preston Pride on Saturday! We received plenty of interest in our support groups, and in volunteering. Jenny and Brad were also keen to talk about Gender Outreach. We hope you all had a lovely Pride! - [Bi-Visibility Day](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/bi-visibility-day/) - For Bi-Visibility Day this year, Lancashire LGBT asked service users why visibility was important to them. Here it what they said, - [Bi-Visibility Week 2023](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/bi-visibility-week-2023/) - This week is Bi-Visibility Week, also known as Bi-Week! What is Bi-sexual Awareness Week? Bi-sexual Awareness Week was first set up in 2014 to draw attention to the lived experience of the bisexual community. This year, Bi-sexual Awareness Week is running from 16-23 September. Like Bisexual Visibility Day, Bisexual Awareness Week, or #BiWeek, aims to - [New Opportunity at Lancashire LGBT!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-opportunity-at-lancashire-lgbt-2/) - Business Development Officer 16 hrs per week Salary: (FTE £38,025) £16,225 (P.A) Hours: 16(P.W) Closing date: Midnight September 24th 2023 Interview date: October 5th 2023 at our office in Preston Do you have in-depth knowledge of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organisations? Experience in a relevant field such as client account management or diversity, - [LGBT+ Walk: 16.09.23- Chipping](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbt-walk-16-09-23-chipping/) - September's LGBT walk will be a 5 mile ramble around the lovely fields and lane's of Chipping! We will be setting off at 11.00 on Saturday the 16th from the village green at the side of the church in the centre of Chipping (postcode is PR3 2GN). There is a pay and display car park. - [LGBTQ+ Swimming - 28th September](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-swimming-28th-september/) - Our next monthly LGBTQ+ swimming session in Blackpool will be on Thursday28th September, at Moor Park Leisure Centre, from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualifiedswimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve yourtechnique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of the pool for the hour. If you would - [InclusiviTy @Preston- Wednesday 27th September 6pm-8pm](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/inclusivity-preston-wednesday-27th-september-6pm-8pm/) - InclusiviTy @Preston : Join our inclusive in person peer support and social group in Preston at Lancashire LGBT. Join Gender Outreach Workers Jenny (She / Her) by joining in advance by calling - [LGBTQ+ Swimming - 27th July](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-swimming-29th-june/) - Our next monthly LGBTQ+ swimming session in Blackpool will be on Thursday 27th July, at Moor Park Leisure Centre, from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualified swimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve your technique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of the pool for the hour. - [Women & Non-Binary Zoom Group - 14th & 28th September](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/women-non-binary-zoom-group-14th-28th-september/) - This month's zoom group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women, plus transfeminine non-binary people will take place on the Thursday 14th September 6:30pm-8pm and on Thursday 28th September 3pm- 4:30pm. If you'd like to attend and have not yet registered for the group please complete the registration form at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/. Age 18+ only. - [MANSPACE Online & In-Person Support Group - 11th & 25th September](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/manspace-online-in-person-support-group-11th-25th-september/) - Manspace support group for men who identify as gay, bisexual or questioning (Including Trans men & masc identifying non binary people). The group is now being held once a month online and once a month in person at the University of Central Lancashire. The next meetings will be 11th (In-Person at UClan) & 25th September - [Quality Mark awarded to Runshaw College](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/quality-mark-upgrade-for-runshaw-college/) - We’re so pleased to announce that Runshaw College have been awarded Achieved status with our Quality Mark scheme. Congratulations to all at the college! - [Free training for mental health professionals working in lancashire and south cumbria.](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/free-training-for-mental-health-professionals-working-in-lancashire-and-south-cumbria/) - As part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS mental health transformation project, Lancashire LGBT will be delivering a training event at Tickled Trout hotel in Preston (PR5 0UJ) on 18th October 10:30am-3pm (Free lunch provided). This training session will also be co-delivered by LGBTQ+ people who have lived experience of accessing mental health services. - [UCLAN online drop in - 13th September](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/uclan-online-drop-in-13-09-23/) - ONLINE OVER THE SUMMER: We run a Gender Outreach Drop In with University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Student Union. Students and staff can meet Gender Outreach Worker Jenny (She / Her) and Brad (He / Him). We’re running online over the summer, the next online drop in will take place on 13th September 12pm-2pm Call - [InclusiviTy @Preston- Wednesday 30th August 6pm-8pm](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/inclusivity-preston-tomorrow-26-07-23/) - InclusiviTy @Preston : Join our inclusive in person peer support and social group in Preston at Lancashire LGBT. Join Gender Outreach Workers Jenny (She / Her) by joining in advance by calling - [Women & Non-Binary Zoom Group - Thursday 31st August](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/women-non-binary-zoom-group-thursday-31st-august/) - Our next Zoom group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women, plus transfeminine non-binary people will take place next Thursday 31st August 3pm-4:30pm. If you'd like to attend and have not yet registered for the group please complete the registration form at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/. Age 18+ only. - [LGBT+ Walk: 19.08.23 - Jumbles Country Park](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbt-walk-19-08-23-jumbles-country-park/) - The next walk will be on Saturday the 19th August. An easy 6 mile walk around Jumbles Country Park. There is much scenic variety around the reservoirs. The walk takes us through woodland, and along quiet lanes. Meet for 11am outside The Chethams Arms, in the picturesque village of Chapeltown. Postcode for the pub is: BL7 - [Next LGBT+ Walk: 16.07.23 Poulton-Le-Fylde](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/next-lgbt-walk-18th-june-nicky-nook/) - Our next LGBT+ walk will be on Sunday the 16th July. An easy 5.5 mile walk across fields to Skippool Creek, and along the Wyre estuary, where there are grand views of the Fylde coast. We then head back to Poulton-Le-Fylde. Meet for 11am outside Peacocks, across from the church tower, in Market Square. Walking - [UCLAN online drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/uclan-online-drop-in/) - ONLINE OVER THE SUMMER: We run a Gender Outreach Drop In with University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Student Union. Students and staff can meet Gender Outreach Worker Jenny (She / Her) and Brad (He / Him). We’re running online over the summer. Call - [*Happy Pride Month*](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/happy-pride-month/) - This year Lancashire LGBT will be attending the following prides: Sunday 25th June – Lancaster Pride Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th July- Sparkle (Gender Outreach Workers) Saturday 29th July – Burnley Pride Saturday 23rd September – Preston Pride So come along and say hi - [MANSPACE Online & In-Person Support Group - 12th June & 26th June](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/manspace-online-in-person-support-group-12th-june-26th-june/) - Manspace support group for men who identify as gay, bisexual or questioning (Including Trans men & masc identifying non binary people). The group is now being held once a month online and once a month in person at the University of Central Lancashire. The next meetings will be 12th June (In-Person at UClan) & 26th - [LGBTQ+ Swimming, 25th May](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-swimming-25th-may/) - Our next monthly LGBT+ swimming session in Blackpool will be on Thursday 25th May, at Moor Park Leisure Centre, from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualified swimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve your technique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of the pool for the hour. - [Women & Non-Binary Zoom Group - 25th May](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/women-non-binary-zoom-group-25th-may/) - Our Zoom support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans women and non-binary transfeminine people will be meeting this Thursday 25th May. You can register to join this group at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/. This weeks meeting will be in the evening 6:30pm-8pm - [Next LGBT+ Walk: 20th May Whalley Nab & Read Park,](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/next-lgbt-walk-whalley-nab-read-park/) - Our next LGBT+ walk will be on Saturday the 20th May. Its an easy 5.5 miles, apart from a short steep ascent over Whalley Nab. We then make our way along the River Calder up to Read Park, where there are superb views of the Ribble Valley. Meet for 11am outside Checkmate, opposite Whalley bus station. - [Manspace Group 24.04.23](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/manspace-group-24-04-23/) - Our Zoom support group for Gay and Bisexual men (including trans men and masc identifying non-binary people) will be meeting tonight, Monday 24th April 6pm-7:30pm. You can register to join the group at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/manspace/. - [LGBTQ+ Swimming, 27 April](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-swimming-27-april/) - Our next monthly LGBT+ swimming session in Blackpool will be on Thursday 27th April at Moor Park Leisure Centre in Blackpool, from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualified swimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve your technique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of the pool for - [Next LGBT+ Walk: 15 April - Conder Green & Glasson Dock](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/next-lgbt-walk-15-april-conder-green-glasson-dock/) - Our next LGBT+ walk will be held on Saturday 15th April. It's a 6.5 mile steady walk consisting of fields, canal towpaths and a disused railway track. It's mainly easy, though if there's been a lot of rain it will be a bit muddy at the start. Start time is 11 a.m. from the Stork - [Walking group: 18 March, Ribchester](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-18-march-ribchester/) - Our next walk will be on Saturday 18th March. An easy 5.5 ramble from Ribchester, through fields, along country lanes, and finally along the River Ribble back to the village. Ribchester was the site of a Roman Fort, where one can see the ruins of an old Roman baths. Meet for 11am on the pay and - [Women & Non-Binary Zoom group 30 March](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/women-non-binary-zoom-group/) - Our Zoom support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans women and non-binary transfeminine people will be meeting next on Thursday 30 March. You can register to join this group at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/. This week's meeting will be in the evening from 6.30 - 8.00 pm. - [Manspace group 27 March](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/manspace-group-27-march/) - Our Zoom support group for Gay and Bisexual men (including trans men and non-binary people) will be meeting tonight, Monday 27 March. You can register to join the group at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/manspace/. - [LGBTQ+ Swimming, 30 March](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-swimming-30-march/) - Our next monthly LGBT+ swimming session in Blackpool will be on Thursday 30th March, at Moor Park Leisure Centre, from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualified swimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve your technique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of the pool for the hour. - [Women & Non-Binary Zoom Group 16 February](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/women-non-binary-zoom-group-16-february/) - Our Zoom support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans women and non-binary transfeminine people will be meeting next on Thursday 16 February. You can register to join this group at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/. This week's meeting will be in the afternoon from 3.00 - 4.30pm. - [Walking Group: 18 February, York village near Whalley](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/walking-group-save-the-date-18-february/) - The first walk of the year will be on Saturday 18th February, led by Les. It's an easy 6 mile ramble along quiet country lanes, and finally around Dean Clough Reservoir. Depending on the weather, beautiful views of the Ribble Valley, and Pendle Hill. Meet for 11am outside the Lord Nelson Pub in York Village (Near - [Monthly Trans & Non-Binary Drop-In at UCLAN](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/monthly-trans-non-binary-drop-in-at-uclan/) - Next drop-in is this Wednesday 8th February 12-2 in the Atrium cafe at UCLAN Students' Union! - [Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/holocaust-memorial-day-27-january/) - This Friday is Holocaust Memorial Day, when we remember the victims of the Nazi holocaust and other genocides, including the LGBTQ+ victims of these. The UK Online Commemoration takes place on Thursday, the night before, at 7pm and it will be livestreamed - see the link below, through which you can register to watch it. - [New Youth Group - Kendal](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-youth-group-kendal/) - There's a new LGBTQIA+ youth group for 13-18-year-olds in Kendal. It's run by the Brathay Trust on Wednesdays from 4pm at the Warehouse, Brewery Arts Centre. For information, email youthmatters@brathay.org.uk or contact support worker Katie on 07483 157826. - [3 GP Practices achieve full Quality Mark](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/3-gp-practices-achieve-full-quality-mark/) - Congratulations to three Blackpool GP practices which have all successfully upgraded their Lancashire LGBT Quality Marks to Achieved status. They are: St Paul's Medical Centre, South King St Medical Practice and Adelaide St Family Practice incorporating Harris Medical Centre. All three practices originally gained Working Towards status in 2020 and have worked hard on their - [LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour #7 now available to view](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-mental-health-hour-7-now-available-to-view/) - Lancashire LGBT’s most recent LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour took place on June 16th and we now bring you the video recording of the session, in which our support worker Beth Meadows was in conversation trans artist and author Emma Preston. To view the recording please CLICK HERE to access the recording on our YouTube channel. - [International DayAgainst Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/international-dayagainst-homophobia-biphobia-and-transphobia-idahobit/) - Today, May 17th, we mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. - [New on our YouTube channel: LGBTQ+ and Disability](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-on-our-youtube-channel-lgbtq-and-disability/) - Lancashire LGBT’s latest LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour took place on 24th February and we now have the video recording of the session available. To mark LGBT+ History Month our support worker Beth Meadows was in conversation with Daniele Lul from Parapride. To view the recording please CLICK HERE to access it on our YouTube channel. You’ll also find there - [LGBT+ Mental Health Hour #6 - Let's Talk About LGBTQ+ and Disability](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbt-mental-health-hour-6-lets-talk-about-lgbtq-and-disability/) - On Thursday 24th February at 12:30-13:30pm, Lancashire LGBT will host its sixth LGBT+ Mental Health Hour, to celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2022. This time Community Support Worker Beth Meadows (she/her/hers) will speak with Daniele Lul from Parapride. Daniele Lul (he/him/his) is the Co-founder and Community Engagement Director of Parapride, a non-profit organisation that focuses on - [Please support us via the Rainbow Lottery](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/please-support-us-via-the-rainbow-lottery/) - Did you know that we have a Rainbow Lottery page, through which you can win prizes of up to £25,000 and know that 50% of all tickets sold from our page go to Lancashire LGBT, plus 10% to other LGBTQ+ good causes! Tickets are only £1 a week. Here's our support worker Beth talking about - [New on our YouTube channel - Trans Mental Health](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-on-our-youtube-channel/) - Lancashire LGBT’s latest LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour took place on 25th November and we now have the video recording of the session, with subtitles. To mark Trans Day of Remembrance our support worker Beth Meadows was in conversation with Dr Jay McNeil on Trans Mental Health". To view the recording please CLICK HERE to access the recording on our YouTube - [Thank You for Donations Received](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/thank-you-for-donations-received/) - Thank you so much to all the individuals and organisations that have raised money for us recently. . Everything you give no matter how small, helps us to continue to support LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire – we have never been so busy since the pandemic. We'd like to thank staff at the following organisations: All - [LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour #4 - Black History Month: Queer Black Mental Health](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-mental-health-hour-4-black-history-month-queer-black-mental-health/) - LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour returns on Thursday 28th October at the slightly earlier time of 17:00-18:00pm on Zoom. This episode celebrates Black History Month, as Community Support Worker and host Beth Meadows will be joined by Tolu Ajayi from Rainbow Noir and Cheryl Martin from Black Gold Arts. Tolu Ajayi (he/him) is the Operational Lead - [Bi Visibility Day 23 September](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/bi-visibility-day-23-september/) - Bi Visibility Day, also known as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, has been marked each year since 1999 to highlight biphobia and to help people find the bisexual community. Read all about it here and find out what's happening around the UK. Also, check out Bi Community News, the UK's long-established bimonthly bisexual magazine. - [Two Blackpool Colleges Gain Our Quality Mark](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/two-blackpool-colleges-gain-our-quality-mark/) - Congratulations to Blackpool Sixth Form College and Blackpool & The Fylde College, who recently became the first Further Education colleges in Lancashire to achieve our prestigious Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark. Both colleges have worked very hard to pass the assessment process, and we applaud their efforts. It's good to know that young LGBT+ people starting - [Bi Pride UK Digital Festival](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/bi-pride-uk-digital-festival/) - It's Bisexual Awareness Week, and Bi Pride UK invite you to join them online for their free virtual festival this Saturday September 18th. The event will feature a variety of performances, live music/DJs, panel discussions and an interview about bi history. ⁠The festival will be happening ⁠on Twitch and YouTube channels and on Facebook Live. - [World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10th](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/world-suicide-prevention-day-september-10th/) - September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day 2021. The factors and causes that lead to suicide are complex and many. No single approach works for everyone. What we do know is that there are certain factors and life events that may make someone more vulnerable to suicide and mental health conditions such as anxiety and - [LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour #3 - Psychosexual Therapy](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-mental-health-hour-3-psychosexual-therapy/) - Lancashire LGBT’s third LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour took place on August 12 th and we now bring you the video recording of the session, in which our support worker Beth Meadows was in conversation with Matthew Peace from SHARE, the NHS psychosexual service in Lancashire. To view the recording please CLICK HERE to access the recording on our YouTube channel. - [Non-Binary Awareness Week](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/non-binary-awareness-week/) - This week we mark Non-Binary Awareness Week, and International Non-Binary Awareness Week itself on Thursday. Most countries in the world do not recognize non-binary as a legal gender, meaning most non-binary people still have a gendered passport and official identification. Non-Binary Awareness Week is the week that includes International Non-Binary People’s Day on 14 July. This is a period dedicated - [LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour #2 - with Hidayah LGBT+](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-mental-health-hour/) - Lancashire LGBT's second LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour took place on June 10th and we can now bring you the video recording of the session, in which our support worker Beth Meadows was in conversation with Deenah and Osman from Hidayah LGBT+ about "Mind, Body, Spirit: a Queer Muslim perspective". To view the recording please CLICK - [LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour #1 - Identity, Shame & Self-Acceptance](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtq-mental-health-hour-1-identity-shame-self-acceptance/) - Lancashire LGBT's first LGBTQ+ Mental Health Hour took place on May 13th and we can now bring you the video recording of the session, in which our support worker Beth Meadows was in conversation with psychotherapist Bryan Dalgleish-Warburton on "Identity, Shame and Self-Acceptance". To view the recording please CLICK HERE to access the recording on - [The Rainbow Lottery is here!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/the-rainbow-lottery-is-here/) - The first draw for the new Rainbow Lottery will take place on June 12th. We now have a Rainbow Lottery page and through it you can win prizes of up to £25,000 and know that 50% of all tickets sold from our page go to Lancashire LGBT, plus 10% to other LGBTQ+ good causes! Tickets - [Quality Mark upgrade for Age UK Lancashire](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/quality-mark-upgrade-for-age-uk-lancashire/) - We're so pleased to announce that following work on their action plan, Age UK Lancashire have now had their Quality Mark status upgraded to Achieved. Congratulations to all the staff there! - [More good news!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/more-good-news/) - We are very pleased to report that we have now been awarded funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, to engage a support worker until March 2021. Thank you to the Government for making this possible. We will be recruiting a caseworker very soon. - [Funding Success](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/funding-success/) - Great news! We are delighted to report that we have received funding from the Community Foundation for Lancashire which will allow us to continue to support LGBT people and their families through the pandemic! - [Lockdown Survey Report now out!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lockdown-survey-report-now-out/) - We have today published our report on how the Covid-19 lockdown has affected LGBT people in Lancashire. To read about and download the report please go to this link. - [3 Blackpool GP practices get Working Towards status](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/3-blackpool-gp-practices-get-working-towards-status/) - Congratulations to three practices from Blackpool Central West Primary Care Network which have all achieved "Working Towards" status for the Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark. The practices are South King Street Medical Centre, St Paul's Medical Centre and Adelaide Street Family Practice incorporating Harris Medical Centre. It's great to welcome more GP practices into the Quality - [Quality Mark Success for Spring Into Action](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/quality-mark-success-for-spring-into-action/) - Congratulations to Spring Into Action CIC who have achieved "Working Towards" status for the Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark.Spring Into Action provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to participate in activities, volunteer within services and find employment. Their Meet'N'Match friendship and dating service is currently running a weekly online support group for LGBT service users - [Meetings for LGBT+ People with Learning Disabilities or Autism](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/meetings-for-lgbt-people-with-learning-disabilities-or-autism/) - Dates have now been fixed for the Meet'N'Match group, every 2 months throughout 2020, in Preston. It's a friendship group for people with learning disabilities or autism. The group meets from 1pm - 3pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more details please see the poster below. Meet N Match is a project - [Trans Day of Remembrance](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance/) - November 20th is Trans Day of Remembrance, when many people take a moment to think about the many victims of transphobia both in this country and throughout the world. Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) was started in 1999 by trans advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a - [World Mental Health Day - October 10th](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/world-mental-health-day-october-10th/) - October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is Suicide Prevention. Globally, close to 800,000 people a year take their own lives - that's about one every 40 seconds. Can you take 40 seconds to think about how you can help people who are unhappy and depressed? Our information and support helpline - [Good to meet you at Preston Pride!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/good-to-meet-you-at-preston-pride/) - Leah, Danielle and John proudly raised the pink gazebo and enjoyed a fab day at Preston Pride! - [Pride Flag raised at South Ribble Council](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/pride-flag-raised-at-south-ribble-council/) - Leah was delighted to represent Lancashire LGBT at the raising of the rainbow flag at South Ribble civic centre for Pride weekend . Here she is with the Mayor of Preston David Borrow and the Mayor and Mayoress of South Ribble. - [LGBT people with Learning Disabilities or Autism](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbt-people-with-learning-disabilities-or-autism/) - Did you know that there is now an LGBT support group in Preston for LGBT people with learning disabilites or autism? The next meeting will be on Wednesday 24 July at Plungington Community Centre, and further meetings are planned for 25 September and 27 November. The group is organised by the Meet'N'Match project from Spring - [New LGBT Youth Group in Pendle](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-lgbt-youth-group-in-pendle/) - Further to the recent new group in Burnley, Lancashire County Council’s Children & Family Wellbeing Service in PENDLE is excited to announce the launch of a new regular group for LGBT+ young people - meeting in Nelson. Please email POUTPendle@lancashire.gov.uk for more information. - [CPS Trans Equality Statement](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/cps-trans-equality-statement/) - The Crown Prosecution Service has produced a new Trans Equality Statement, to replace the CPS Transgender Equality Management Guidance. Read all about it here! - [New LGBT Youth Group in Burnley](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-lgbt-youth-group-in-burnley/) - Lancashire County Council's Children & Family Wellbeing Service in Burnley is excited to announce the launch next week of a new regular group for LGBT+ young people. Please email POUTburnley@lancashire.gov.uk for more information. - [International Women's Day](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/international-womens-day/) - International Women's Day falls on 8 March every year, and this year's theme is “Balance For Better”. Are you responsible for marking International Women's Day in your organisation? Need some help? Check out the International Women's Day website for ideas and downloadable resources. Also look out next week for social media posts about Lesbian, Bisexual - [World Mental Health Day](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/world-mental-health-day/) - October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is "Young people and mental health in a changing world." This year we were delighted to award our Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark to CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) across Lancashire. Our information and support helpline is open today and every Monday, Tuesday - [Lewis wins NDA Lifetime Achievement Award](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/4120/) - We're so proud to announce that our project manager Lewis Turner has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's National Diversity Awards! Congratulations Lewis and very well deserved! Lewis was described in his nomination as "a passionate and engaging champion of LGB&T issues and rights, He has worked with the trans community for over - [Renaissance at Drugline Awarded Quality Mark](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/renaissance-at-drugline-awarded-quality-mark/) - We are delighted to announce that Renaissance at Drugline Lancashire Ltd has become the latest organisation to be awarded the prestigious Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark. The Quality Mark is valid for three years and indicates that the organisation has been able to evidence a range of indicators in relation to the needs of Lesbian, Gay, - [New report out on Sport, Physical Activity and LGBT](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/new-report-out-on-sport-physical-activity-and-lgbt/) - This new study from Pride Sports for Sport England is worth a look . . . sport-physical-activity-and-lgbt - [Our LGB&T training package is now CPD accredited!](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/our-lgbt-training-package-is-now-cpd-accredited/) - Great news received today! We've been informed that our popular LGB&T awareness training package has now been independently accredited by the CPD Standards Office! We already had CPD accreditation for our specific Trans awareness training package, now the broader LGB&T training has been externally validated too! - [Major national LGB&T youth report published](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/881/) - A major new report on the experiences of LGB+T young people in England has been published today,. The report on the survey or around 7,000 LGBTQ young people aged 16-25 evidences disturbing levels of discrimination, abuse and mental health issues. This is the largest ever survey sample of LGBTQ 16-25 year olds in England, and includes a - [It Gets Better video](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/it-gets-better-video/) - Check out this great video from the It Gets Better project - a Jewish mother talking about her trans son. Loads of other good resources on the It Gets Better website. http://www.itgetsbetter.org/#Wc8TdT-35M0 ## Pages - [Home](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/) - For individuals Are you looking for support from Lancashire LGBT? 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This service is delivered remotely by Lancashire LGBT's support worker. Our support worker is DBS checked and fully qualified, and has lived experience of - [Make A Donation](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/make-a-donation/) - Inspire a positive change for Lancashire LGBT When you donate, it provides life-changing support to LGBTQ+ people to live a happier life without fear of judgment and discrimination. Your Support Matters Our Mission Our mission is to support LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to be happier, healthier and better connected Donations Donations help to provide support - [Our Team](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/who-we-are/) - Our Team Who we are Dr Lewis Turner, Chief Executive Jake Taylor, Programme Coordinator Owen Spencer, Support Worker Trustees Neil Darby, Chair Alex Cullingford, Treasurer Barbara Cumberland, Safeguard Lead Sandra Taylor Paul Kellett Volunteers Owen, Counsellor Sarah, Counsellor Jason, Counsellor Adam, Counsellor Riley, Counsellor Jess E, Counsellor Beth, Group Facilitator Dannii, Group Facilitator Jess, - [Lancashire LGBT Support Groups](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-peer-support-groups/) - Lancs LGBT Lancashire LGBT Peer Support Groups Lancashire LGBT runs several peer support groups for LGBTQ+ people who over the age of 18. To attend the groups you must first register as a member. You can do this by completing a registration form via the links provided below. You can find out when the groups - [Lancashire LGBT Activity Groups](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lancashire-lgbt-activity-groups/) - Lancashire LGBT Lancashire LGBT Activity Groups Lancashire LGBT runs two activity groups for LGBTQ+ people who over the age of 18. You can find out when the groups are running each month by checking out the Lancashire LGBT Calendar. LGBTQ+ swimming group is a Lancashire LGBT activity group that meets on the last Thursday of the - [Fundraise](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/fundraise/) - Fundraise for Lancashire LGBT​ Turn your idea into real, local impact for LGBTQ+ people across Lancashire. Download the Fundraising Starter Pack (PDF) © Lancashire LGBT is a registered charity (no. 1137578) Every fundraiser makes a real, life-changing difference.Lancashire LGBT is here when someone needs support, safety, connection or guidance, often at the moments when they - [Our Work](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/our-work/) - About us Our work We provide a person-centred compassionate approach informed by the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people. Our mission is to help every LGBTQ+ person in Lancashire to become happier, healthier and better connected. Our work includes the following activities: Peer support groups and activity groups Counselling with LGBTQ+ counsellors One-to-one support with our dedicated - [Volunteer](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/volunteering/) - For Individuals Volunteer Many of the services Lancashire LGBT provides are delivered by our valued team of volunteers. Here is what one volunteer had to say about their experience volunteering with Lancashire LGBT: "My experience with Lancashire LGBT as a volunteer has been really positive, it is a very supportive charity and any need of - [Support Us](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/support-us/) - Here's How To Support Us Volunteer Make A Donation Fundraise - [Donate](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/donate/) - About us Donate and support us Donating to us can make a real change, and the best thing is, it is super easy! Whether it’s a one-off payment or a regular donation through a monthly plan – your support guarantees we can be there for LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire Donations made to us will help - [Contact us](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/contact-us/) - Contact us Contact us - [Donation Confirmation](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt] - [Donation Failed](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donor Dashboard](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/donor-dashboard/) - [Directory for LGBTQ+ Services](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/lgbtservicedirectory/) - For Individuals Services Directory Asylum & Immigration RAIS Lancaster RAIS Lancaster (Refugee, Advocacy, Information, and Support) is a volunteer-driven charity established in 2017, with a commitment to the public good of providing vital relief and support to asylum seekers, refugees, and their families in Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham and surrounding areas. https://rais.org.uk/ Red Cross Preston asylum - [Training](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/training-packages/) - For Professionals Training Packages We offer a range of training packages tailored to your needs and relevant to your sector. We deliver training to a wide range of service providers including NHS health trusts, G.P. practices, social care providers, criminal justice organisations and universities. Take a look at the different packages below. 1. Lunch N' Learns: Our - [Information service](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/information-and-support-service/) - For Individuals Information service Contact us and we’ll see what we can do to help, or do our best to signpost you to someone who can. For basic information and support enquiries please email hello@lancslgbt.org.uk or telephone 07788 295521 (Mondays to Wednesdays, 9 am – 4 pm) Please do not turn up to our office without contacting Lancashire - [Our Story](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/our-story/) - About us Our Story Founded in 2009, and registered as a Charity in 2010, Lancashire LGBT was established by a team of local LGBTQ+ people determined to make Lancashire a place where, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, people are safe and able to participate in all aspects of society. Since our inception, we - [NHS Mental Health Transformation Project](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/nhs-mental-health-transformation-project/) - Lancs LGBT NHS Mental Health Transformation Project In 2023, Lancashire LGBT was commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria to help tackle mental health inequalities experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire and South Cumbria. This is in line with the Long -Term Plan for mental health, where NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria are required to - [Projects](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/projects/) - For Professionals Projects NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust (2023-25): Mental Health Transformation Project: Click here to read about this project - [Research](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/research-and-consultancy/) - For Professionals Research Do you want to better understand the specific needs of your LGBTQ+ service users? Are you aware of the barriers that LGBTQ+ people might be experiencing when accessing your services? Do you want to include LGBTQ+ people in your public and patient engagement activities? Lancashire LGBT has built an excellent reputation for - [Directory](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/directory/) - [Calendar](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/calendar/) - Lancs LGBT What's coming up - [Gender Outreach](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/gender-outreach-service/) - Lancs LGBT Gender Outreach Gender Outreach Workers (GOW) are a team of outreach staff working in partnership with Lancashire LGBT, to offer advice and support to those on the care pathway with the Leeds Gender Identity Service, or who are thinking about referral to the service or who are on the waiting list Two gender - [Trans Health Needs Assessment](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/trans-health-needs-assessment/) - Lancashire LGBT Trans Health Needs Assessment On the 4th March 2025, a Trans and Gender Diverse Health Needs Assessment for Lancashire, authored by Dr Sonia Chauhan (ST2) and Dr Michael Alexander, was launched. Lancashire LGBT was an official partner to this project, and many of the responses were completed by our service users. There is - [Our Values](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/our-mission/) - Lancs LGBT Our Values OUR VALUES: Inclusivity Compassion Empowerment Integrity We provide a person-centred compassionate approach informed by the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people We are inclusive of all LGBTQ+ people We empower LGBTQ+ people and allies We engage with organisations to promote and support LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality We educate and inform to promote - [About us](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/about-us/) - Lancashire LGBT About us Founded in 2009, we are the pan-Lancashire charity supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Trans and Queer people (LGBTQ+). We provide a person-centred compassionate approach informed by the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people Our Mission is to support LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to be happier, healthier and better connected. We support all those - [Mental Health Hour](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/mental-health-hour/) - Lancs LGBT Mental Health Hour Lancashire LGBT have created a unique series of Mental Health Hour webinars exploring the intersections between diverse identities and LGBTQ+ mental health with a range of guest speakers. This series is for individuals wanting to learn how to manage their own mental health, and for professionals wanting to learn more - [For Professionals](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/for-professionals/) - Lancs LGBT For Professionals Are you a professional looking to refer one of your adult service users to Lancashire LGBT for support? If so, please complete our online Third Party Referral Form As well as our Training Packages and Lancashire LGBT Quality Mark we work with a range of organisations who have asked for our help in better understanding the - [For Individuals](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/for-individuals/) - Lancs LGBT For Individuals There are lots of opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to find support and contact with like-minded people. Lancashire LGBT run several services for LGBTQ+ people aged 18 and above in Lancashire, this includes: a counselling service a one to one support service with a support worker several peer support groups - [Support Groups](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/support-groups/) - [Resources](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/resources-and-downloads/) - For Individuals Resources Bisexuality Getting Bi in a Gay-Straight World, describes what it can often feel like to be bisexual: This information sheet outlines how criminal justice and other safety services can address biphobia and biphobic hate crime. The National LGBT Partnership Bi Report presents a detailed report into the lives of bisexual people Coming out LGBT - [Quality Mark](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/quality-mark/) - For Professionals Quality Mark Did you know that LGBTQ+ people experience barriers to accessing services? This can be due to: perceptions among service users that service providers may not be friendly or understanding towards LGBTQ+ people lack of knowledge of the needs of LGBTQ+ people by service providers fear of homophobic, biphobic or transphobic discrimination. ## Events - [Swimming group (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-blackpool/) - [LGBTQ+ women and non-binary support group (online)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-support-group-online/) - [InclusiviTy (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-preston-4/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-9/) - [Rossendale Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/rossendale-pride-2/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-17/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (online)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-online-3/) - [Lancaster Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lancaster-pride-2/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-11/) - [Online LGBTQ+ women and non-binary group (evening)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/online-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-group-evening/) - [InclusiviTy (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-preston-3/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-8/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-16/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-11/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-7/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-15/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-10/) - [Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-3/) - [Inclusivity in Preston](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-in-preston-2/) - [Inclusivity in Preston](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-in-preston/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-14/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-13/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-12/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-14/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-13/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-12/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-11/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-9/) - [LGBTQ+ womens group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-11/) - [Inclusivity Preston](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-preston-2/) - [LGBTQ+ womens group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-10/) - [Gender outreach drop in (B'pool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-bpool/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-10/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-9/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-9/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-6/) - [Inclusivity](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-5/) - [LGBTQ+ Women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-8/) - [Gender outreach drop (B'pool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-preston/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-9/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-15/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-8/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-26/) - [Support group for trans and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-7/) - [Support group for LGBT+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbt-women/) - [Social group for trans people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/social-group-for-trans-people/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-25/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-14/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-8/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-7/) - [Gender outreach support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-support-group-2/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-people-5/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-13/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-7/) - [Walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walk/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-6/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-24/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-23/) - [Gender outreach support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-support-group/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-4/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-12/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-6/) - [Support group for Trans and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-6/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-5/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-people-4/) - [Gender outreach drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-10/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-people-3/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-9/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-8/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-22/) - [Support group for trans people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-people-2/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-3/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-11/) - [Support group for trans men+](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-men-5/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-people-2/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-and-non-binary-people/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-4/) - [Gender outreach support group for trans people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-support-group-for-trans-people-2/) - [Trans inclusivity masc online](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-inclusivity-masc-online/) - [Rossendale Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/rossendale-pride/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-10/) - [Walkling group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walkling-group/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-7/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-21/) - [Support group for Trans people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-people/) - [LGBTQ+ walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lancaster-pride/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-20/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-9/) - [Support group for Trans men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-men-4/) - [Gender outreach drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-8/) - [Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-2/) - [Support group for trans and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-5/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-19/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-5/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group-2/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-8/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-18/) - [Gender outreach support group for trans and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-3/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-17/) - [Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/walking-group/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-16/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-7/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-4/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group-2/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-15/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-14/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-6/) - [Trans support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-5/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-3/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-10/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-6/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-13/) - [Support group for Trans and non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-4/) - [UCLan Pride](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/uclan-pride/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-9/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-12/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-7/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-6/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-8/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-5/) - [Support group for trans men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-men-3/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-5/) - [Gender outreach drop in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-4/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-11/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-7/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-6/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-10/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-4/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Uclan)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-uclan-3/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-5/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-2/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-9/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-8/) - [Gender Outreach Support group for Trans people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-support-group-for-trans-people/) - [Gender Outreach Drop in (Blackpool Library)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-library/) - [Gender Outreach Drop in (UCLan)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-uclan-2/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-4/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-3/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-men-2/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-7/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-6/) - [LGBTQ+ Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-2/) - [Support group for trans and non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-3/) - [Residential for trans and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/residential-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-5/) - [Support group for trans men+](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-men/) - [Support group for GBT+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbt-men-2/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-3/) - [Gender outreach drop in (UCLan, Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-uclan-preston/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Preston)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston-2/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-preston/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-4/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men (manspace)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-manspace-3/) - [Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming/) - [Support group for Trans and non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-2/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-3/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ Men (manspace)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-manspace-2/) - [Support group for Trans Men and Trans Masc](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men-manspace/) - [LGBTQ+ Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming/) - [Support group for Trans and Non-binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - [Support group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbtq-men/) - [Support group for Trans-Masc and Trans-men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-trans-masc-and-trans-men/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women-2/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool-2/) - [Gender outreach drop-in (online)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-online-2/) - [Support group for GBT+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-gbt-men/) - [Support group for LGBTQ+ women](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/support-group-for-lgbtq-women/) - [Trans and non-binary support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-and-non-binary-support-group-6/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-4/) - [GBTQ+ men's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-3/) - [Rossendale Pride in the Park](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/rossendale-pride-in-the-park/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-7/) - [Trans Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-10/) - [GBT+ men's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gbt-mens-group-2/) - [Gender outreach drop in (Blackpool)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-blackpool/) - [Gender Outreach drop-in (online)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-online/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-6/) - [Manspace group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-for-gbtq-men/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-4/) - [Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/swimming-group/) - [LGBTQ+ women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-5/) - [Trans and non-binary support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-and-non-binary-support-group-5/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-9/) - [UCLan drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/uclan-drop-in/) - [Manspace group for GBTQ+ men](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-group-for-gbtq-men/) - [LGBTQ+ swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group-2/) - [Trans and non-binary support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-and-non-binary-support-group-4/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-8/) - [GBT+ Men's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-7/) - [GBT+ Men's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gbt-mens-group/) - [LGBTQ+ Women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-3/) - [Gender Outreach UCLan drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-uclan-drop-in/) - [Lancashire LGBT Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lancashire-lgbt-walking-group/) - [Inclusivity support group for trans and non binary people](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-support-group-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - [LGBTQ+ Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-swimming-group/) - [LGBTQ+ Women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group-2/) - [LGBTQ+ Women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-womens-group/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-6/) - [Manspace support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-group-6/) - [Manspace support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-group-5/) - [Gender Outreach drop-in at UCLan](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-at-uclan/) - [Women's support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/womens-support-group-2/) - [Trans and non-binary support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-and-non-binary-support-group-3/) - [Manspace support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-group-4/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-5/) - [LGBTQ+ Walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbtq-walk/) - [Women's support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/womens-support-group/) - [Manspace support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-group-3/) - [LGBT+ Women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-womens-group-4/) - [LGBT+ Women's group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-womens-group-3/) - [Trans and non binary support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-and-non-binary-support-group-2/) - [UCLan Gender outreach drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/uclan-gender-outreach-drop-in/) - [Trans Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-4/) - Trans masc support group is an online support group for trans men and non binary masc identifying people - [LGBT+ Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-swimming-3/) - [Manspace (online)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-online/) - This is the online manspace support group for GBT+ men and masc identifying people. - [Manspace (in-person)](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-in-person/) - This is the in- person meeting of the manspace support group for GBT+ men and masc identifying people. - [LGBT+ Women and Non-Binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-women-and-non-binary-group-3/) - [LGBTQ+ Women's support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-womens-support-group/) - [LGBT+ Women and Non-Binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-women-and-non-binary-group-4/) - [Inclusivity](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-2/) - [LGBT+ Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-swimming-group-2/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-3/) - [Gender outreach drop-in, UCLan](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-uclan/) - [Manspace](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-3/) - [Trans and Non binary pop up support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-and-non-binary-support-group/) - [LGBTQ+ Women's support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-womens-group/) - [GBT Men's support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gbt-mens-support-group/) - [GBT Men's support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gbt-mens-support-group-2/) - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group-2/) - [Gender outreach drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-3/) - [LGBT+ Swimming group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-swimming-group/) - Our swimming group is open to all LGBTQ+ people aged 18 and above (plus carers and family). Our qualified swimming coach Michelle facilitates the group and can help you improve your technique or even learn to swim. You need to first register for the group at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/swimmingregistration/ and then each month when bookings are open - [Inclusivity](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity/) - Inclusivity is a trans and non-binary peer support and social group that meets at the Harrington Building at UCLan, on the last Wednesday of every month from 6pm-8pm. It is run by Gender Outreach workers Jenny and Brad. To join the group, and for more information on the location, please call 0800 183 1486. - [Manspace support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-group-2/) - Manspace is a support group for Gay and Bisexual men (including trans men and masc identifying non-binary people) aged 18 upwards. You can register to join the group here https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/manspace/ - [LGBT+ Walking group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-walking-group/) - Our walking group is open to all LGBTQ+ people, and their friends or family. Walks are of medium length (5-7 miles). There is no sign up for this group but you will be asked for details on the day. For more information contact Lancashire LGBT on 07788 295521 or email hello@lancslgbt.org.uk - [LGBT+ Women and Non-binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-women-and-non-binary-group-2/) - LGBQ+ Women and non-binary group is a support group for gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary women aged 18 upwards. You can register to join the group here https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/ - [Trans-Masc support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/trans-masc-support-group/) - Trans-Masc support group is a support group for any trans and non-binary masc presenting person aged 18 upwards. You can register to join the group here https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/transmascsupport - [Manspace support group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-support-group/) - Manspace is a support group for Gay and Bisexual men (including trans men and masc identifying non-binary people) aged 18 upwards. You can register to join the group here https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/manspace/ - [LGBT+ Women and Non-Binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-women-and-non-binary-group/) - LGBQ+ Women and non-binary group is a support group for gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary women aged 18 upwards. You can register to join the group here https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/ - [Gender Outreach Drop-in](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in-2/) - Gender outreach workers Jenny and Brad run a drop-in service at UCLan for trans and non-binary people who are on the waiting list for gender care or who need support with their gender identity. To attend please call 0800 183 1486. - [Manspace group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-group-2/) - [LGBT+ swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-swimming-2/) - [Women + non-binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/women-non-binary-group-2/) - [Inclusivity (trans+ non binary) group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-trans-non-binary-group/) - [LGBT+ walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/gender-outreach-drop-in/) - [Manspace group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-group/) - [Women + non-binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/women-non-binary-group/) - [Inclusivity @ Preston](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/inclusivity-preston/) - InclusiviTy @Preston: Join our inclusive peer support and social group in Preston at Lancashire LGBT led by Gender Outreach Workers Jenny (She / Her) and Brad (He / Him). Please join in advance by calling 0800 183 1486 - [LGBT Walk](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-walk/) - September's LGBT walk will be a 5 mile ramble around the lovely fields and lane's of Chipping! We will be setting off at 11.00 on Saturday the 16th from the village green at the side of the church in the centre of Chipping (postcode is PR3 2GN). There is a pay and display car park. - [LGBT Swimming](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lgbt-swimming/) - Our next monthly LGBTQ+ swimming session in Blackpool will be on Thursday 28th September, at Moor Park Leisure Centre, from 8.30 – 9.30pm, with qualified swimming coach Michelle there to welcome you and help you improve your technique or even teach non-swimmers to swim. We have the sole use of the pool for the hour. - [Manspace](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace-2/) - Manspace is a support group for men who identify as gay, bisexual or questioning (Including Trans men & masc identifying non binary people). The group is now being held once a month online and once a month in person at the University of Central Lancashire. This group will be held online via Zoom. To join - [Manspace](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/manspace/) - Manspace is a support group for men who identify as gay, bisexual or questioning (Including Trans men & masc identifying non binary people). The group is now being held once a month online and once a month in person at the University of Central Lancashire. This group will be held in person at the University - [Lesbian, bisexual & trans women’s + non-binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lesbian-bisexual-trans-womens-non-binary-group-2/) - This month’s zoom group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women, plus transfeminine non-binary people will take place on the Thursday 14th September 6:30pm-8pm and on Thursday 28th September 3pm- 4:30pm. If you’d like to attend and have not yet registered for the group please complete the registration form at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2UFK2A/. Age 18+ only. - [Lesbian, bisexual & trans women's + non-binary group](https://lancslgbt.org.uk/event/lesbian-bisexual-trans-womens-non-binary-group/) - This month’s zoom group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women, plus transfeminine non-binary people will take place on the Thursday 14th September 6:30pm-8pm and on Thursday 28th September 3pm- 4:30pm. 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