Local social groups
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- Barking & Dagenham LGBT Forum
- Barnet Gay Community
- Camden LGBT Forum
- Croydon Area Gay Society
- Ealing Gay Group
- Friends Together (West Hertfordshire/Milton Keynes/Luton/West Herts)
- GAGS (Guildford Area Gay Society)
- GEMS (Gay Essex Men’s Social & Support Group)
- Lambeth LGBT Forum
- Lewisham Lesbian & Gay Alliance
- London Friend
- Marylebone & Paddington Gay Area Society
- North West London Lesbian & Gay Group
- Octopus (East London)
- Positive Rainbow Haringey
- SLAGO (Surrey and London Association of Gay Organisations)
- South London Gays
- Southwark LGBT Network
Barking & Dagenham LGBT Forum
The Barking & Dagenham LGBT Forum's aims include building a social network within the
borough and focusing on the creation of a social space for local lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender people. The forum meets once a month. For details please contact Vicky
Parish using the details below.
| Telephone: | Vicky on 020 8227 2203 |
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| Email: | vicky.parish@lbbd.gov.uk |
| Website: | www.lbbd.gov.uk |
| Address: | Equalities and Diversity Team Administrator, Civic Centre, Dagenham, Essex RM10 7BN |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Barnet Gay Community
Barnet Gay Community (formerly known as BLAGG) is a social group, for the LGBT community in the Barnet, Borehamwood, Edgware, Elstree, Enfield, Finchley, Hadley Wood, Haringey, Harrow, Hendon, Muswell Hill, Palmers Green, Potters Bar, Southgate, Stanmore, South Herts, Watford, Winchmore Hill and Wood Green areas.
| Email: | cliff@barnetgaycommunity.co.uk |
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| Website: | www.barnetgaycommunity.co.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Wednesdays from 8-11pm |
| Where: | From 5th of September 2007: The Emerald Suite North London Business Park Oakleigh Road South New Southgate |
| How much: | £5 per year (concessions by arrangement) |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Camden LGBT Forum
Camden LGBT Forum participates in or holds a range of events every month. It offers
support and outreach, and continues to conduct research into the needs and levels of
provision for the LGBT community in the borough.
| Telephone: | 020 7470 8760 or 07906 295 609 |
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| Email: | forum.admin@camdenlgbtforum.org.uk |
| Website: | www.camdenlgbtforum.org.uk |
| Address: | Camden LGBT Forum Freepost RLTZ-TAUL-BUJE 11-15 Betterton Street London WC2H 9BP |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Croydon Area Gay Society
Croydon Area Gay Society (CAGS) is a society for lesbians and gay men in and around Croydon.
The group has nearly 100 members. The Society was founded in early 1971, as "London Group 7"
of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality (CHE). The group has a very active tennis group which
meets on Sundays throughout the year.
| Telephone: | Geoff on 020 8651 0292 |
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| Email: | info@cags.org.uk |
| Website: | www.cags.org.uk |
| Address: | CAGS PO Box 1781 Croydon Surrey CR9 5AX |
| Age range: | Mixed |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | £12 (single) per year, £18 (joint), £6 (single concs) £9 (joint concs). |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Ealing Gay Group
With thirty plus members, the Ealing Gay Group is a social group which meets in members' homes twice monthly. The member host will usually provide a meal, for which there's a £4 extra charge to cover costs. There are also occasional theatre or restaurant trips.
| Telephone: | Bill and John on 020 8870 4549 or Neil on 020 8998 6708 |
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| Website: | www.ealinggaygroup.org.uk |
| Email: | info@ealinggaygroup.org.uk |
| Address: | EGG PO Box 130 Ealing London W5 1DQ |
| Age range: | 30+ |
| Gender: | Male |
| How much: | £4 per annum |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Friends Together
Friends Together is a social group organising social events that are relaxed and friendly,
where you can meet new people and make new friends. It provides people with an alternative
to the "commercial scene". Events usually take place in the evening and
occassionally on sunday afternoons. Friends Together is a very informal group and by
joining, you're not committing yourself to anything. You can come along to as many, or
as few, of the social events as you like.
| Email: | Andrew at andrewfriendstogether@hotmail.com |
|---|---|
| Website: | www.friendstogether.com |
| Age range: | All ages welcome. Ages currently range from mid twenties to sixties |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email for details |
| Where: | Venues in Bedford, Milton Keynes and the surrounding area |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
GAGS (Guildford Area Gay Society)
GAGS is the Guildford Area Gay Society. The group offers a way for gay men in the Guildford
area to meet and make new friends in a relaxed and non-scene environment. GAGS has over 70
members of all ages and backgrounds. Meetings are every Wednesday evening and sometimes at
weekends too. Members also get together informally for ad hoc events like theatre or concert
visits. The emphasis is on having fun, socialising and making friends.
| Telephone: | Simon on 01252 370809 or the recorded information line on 01483 823757 |
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| Email: | gags@gags.org.uk |
| Website: | www.gags.org.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Wednesday evenings |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Email or phone for details |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
GEMS (Gay Essex Men’s Social & Support Group)
GEMS (Gay Essex Men's Social & Support Group) was set up in December 1997, and
offers members the chance to meet socially in an informal and friendly atmosphere for
the purpose of forming friendships and providing mutual support at times of need.
All gay and bisexual men are welcome to attend a meeting, however, if preferred, an
informal chat over a coffee can be arranged beforehand, to discuss any areas of concern
GEMS was founded on 5th December 1997, when it was agreed that meetings would be held fortnightly on Fridays at members' homes, and that there would be a regular newsletter to let members know about forthcoming events.
The aim of GEMS is to provide an opportunity for gay and bisexual men to meet other men
| Telephone: | Barry on 01702 471021 |
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| Email: | admin@gemsgroup.co.uk |
| Website: | www.gemsgroup.co.uk |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Friday evenings fortnightly |
| Where: | Members' homes |
| How much: | Email or phone for details |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Lambeth LGBT Forum
The Lambeth LGBT Forum aims to make Lambeth a safer and more enjoyable place for LGBT people.
The forum meets regularly to discuss concerns about a range of issues. It is action
orientated and strives to act on the issues raised which may include: writing a submission,
taking part in a community event or lobbying statutory services in the borough. The forum
meets monthly at the Brixton Town Hall. The first part of the meeting is an hour long
discussion on an issue that has been identified by the forum and guests often attend.
This is followed by the Forum’s meeting for a further hour.
| Telephone: | 020 7926 2796 |
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| Email: | info@lambethlgbtforum.org.uk |
| Website: | www.lambethlgbtforum.org.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Lewisham Lesbian & Gay Alliance
This is a social group for gays and lesbians in the Lewisham area, that meets in a
different pub each Tuesday evening from 9.00pm
| Telephone: | 07986 43 26 23 |
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| Email: | info@2LGA.org.uk |
| Website: | www.2lga.org.uk |
| Address: | Lewisham Lesbian and Gay Alliance 120 Rushey Green Voluntary Action Lewisham London, SE6 4HQ |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | 9pm every Tuesday night |
| Where: | Lewisham / Blackheath / Catford area |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
London Friend
London Friend is a voluntary organisation that has been serving the LGBT community for over 30 years. London Friend exists to promote the social, emotional, physical and sexual health and well-being of LGBT people as well as those unsure of their sexuality. As well as offering counselling and support services which set out to explore issues of same sex- relationships, sexual identity and promote personal growth and self confidence, a safe space is provided as an alternative place to meet and socialise.
| Telephone: | Call the switchboard on 020 7837 3337 |
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| Email: | office@londonfriend.org.uk |
| Website: | www.londonfriend.org.uk |
| Address: | 86 Caledonian Road London, N1 9DN |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Various times; email or phone for details |
| Where: | Address above |
| How much: | Free; donations welcomed |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Marylebone & Paddington Gay Area Society
This is one of the oldest gay groups in London, and has been meeting for over 30 years. It currently has about 20 members who meet for a social in someone's flat or house. There is a collection at each meeting, and at the AGM the society gives money to causes such as Switchboard or Stonewall. The society's connection with Marylebone and Paddington is historic, and all are welcome to join regardless of where they live.
| Telephone: | Terry on 020 7607 4755 or George on 020 7485 3641 |
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| Address: | 41 Penn Road London N7 9RE |
| Gender: | Men |
| When: | Monday or Tuesday evenings |
| Where: | Members' homes |
| How much: | £9 per annum |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
North West London Lesbian & Gay Group
The North West London Lesbian & Gay Group was established in 1971, and welcomes all
members of the LGBT community. The group's guiding principle is the creation of a
friendly environment in which any member of the LGBT community can meet and socialise.
As one of the city's longest-running social groups for the LGBT community, the NWLLGG has been organising a weekly programme of social activities, for old friends and new, for more than 35 years. These activities include quizzes, games nights, bingo, barbecues and prize draws. There are also events with guest speakers addressing issues that have an impact on the LGBT community.
| Telephone: | 07941 707884 |
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| Email: | nwllgg@hotmail.co.uk |
| Website: | www.nwlgay.com |
| Address: | NWLLGG PO Box 649 Harrow Middlesex HA3 0LE |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Monday evenings (except Bank Holidays) from 8:30pm |
| Where: | Tenterden Sports Clubhouse, Preston Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 |
| How much: | £10 per year |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Octopus (East London)
Octopus is a local gay social group, based around the East side of London and the Essex borders. The group has been in existence for over 20 years and one of its main purposes is to offer friendship, and regular social activities for gay people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Regular social activities include weekly social events, occasional parties, theme nights and barbecues, which are always held in the homes of members. The group also organises occasional days out. The social events provide an opportunity for gay people to meet, make friends with others, obtain mutual help and exchange information and experiences.
Octopus does not try to compete with the commercial scene, but aims to complement it. The group meets weekly in a very friendly atmosphere, and nearly always in the homes of its members; the host provides light refreshments and tea, coffee or soft drinks. It also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and a diary sheet that lists our social events. The group is supported by a regular membership. If you just want to attend and see if the group is for you, you will be assured of a warm welcome.
| Telephone: | 020 8270 2006 |
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| Email: | info@octopusgroup.org.uk |
| Website: | www.octopusgroup.org.uk |
| Address: | Octopus BM Box 8485 London, WC1N 3XX |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Fridays at 8.30pm; other days occasionally |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Positive Rainbow Haringey
A new peer support and social group for HIV positive men who have sex with men, and who live in Haringey
| Email: | positiverainbowharingey@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Tuesday evenings, plus monthly social |
| Where: | Email for details |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
SLAGO (Surrey and London Association of Gay Organisations)
SLAGO is an umbrella group covering a number of social and support groups for gay
men and lesbians in various parts of London and the Home Counties. The groups cover
different geographical areas, different age ranges, and various activities, including
pub evenings, coffee evenings and bottle parties in members' homes, meetings with
speakers, trips out to theatre, cinema, and places of interest, and tennis and other
sporting events.
| Telephone: | Terry on 020 8674 5191 or Kevin on 020 8672 5268 |
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| Email: | info@slago.org.uk |
| Website: | www.foxearth.demon.co.uk/slago/ |
| Address: | PO Box 243 London SW19 1XW |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Email or phone for details |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
South London Gays
South London Gays (SLG) is a friendly social group for gays in the South London area.
Set up shortly before the year 2000 from the remnants of the Wimbledon Area Gay Society
(WAGS), SLG provides a wide range of events and activities for its members.
SLG's main focus is on the monthly meetings with guest speakers. These take place on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bread & Roses pub in Clapham, South London. Speakers have included local MPs, gay writers, religious representatives, journalists, and members of Lesbian and gay political groups.
| Telephone: | Terry on 020 8674 5191 or Kevin on 020 8672 5268 |
|---|---|
| Email: | slgnews@aol.com |
| Website: | www.slago.org.uk/slg/ |
| Address: | SLG PO Box 243 London SW19 1XW |
| Gender: | Mainly men |
| When: | The second Tuesday of every month |
| Where: | Bread & Roses pub in Clapham, South London |
| How much: | £6 (£4 unwaged) |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
Southwark LGBT Network
The Southwark Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans Network is a safe space (far from the
bars and clubs) for those who live, work and play in the London Borough of Southwark.
Email to join the mailing list and be kept informed of all the various events the
Network organises for you throughout the year.
| Telephone: | 020 7525 5659 |
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| Email: | southwarklgbt@yahoo.co.uk |
| Website: | www.southwark-lgbt.org |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| New members welcome: | Yes |
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