Social Groups

Newcastle:

Women4 Women

Long running social/support group for L/Bi women/women who are unsure on Tyneside. The group meets regularly in Newcastle (twice a month) and organizes a diverse range of activities.

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , visit website: www.women4womenuk.net, call 07722718232 or facebook women4women North East.

North East Older Lesbian Network (NEOLN)

This group is for women who are over 40. They meet once a month but are now also meeting for brunch. They meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 1 pm.

Contact: www.neoln.btck.co.uk or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Elswick Girls Project

One to one support can be accessed from the Elwick Girls Project

Contact: 0191 2734942

SHINE

SHINE is a women's sexual health project supporting women from the Newcastle area from the age of 18 and above with issues linked to their sexual health they feel they need support with, regardless of their social circumstances, sexual orientation or ethnic origin.

Contact: 0191 2772048 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TEA WITH DOROTHY (Newcastle) 50+

A social group for older people. Meet every third Monday of the month between 5-7pm in Newcastle.

Contact Kate: 07917797279 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gateshead and South Tyneside:

Tyneside Women's Health

For women who are lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Every other Thursday between 5-7pm for a confidential place to chat and have a cuppa in Gateshead. Counselling also available.

Contact Jess: 0191 477 7898, visit website: www.tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Time Out

Timebank's LGBT social group, all ages welcome. Regular meetings start in January 2013 at Blackhall Mill Community Centre.

Contact Clare Cook or Trudi at The Timebank Project at Age Uk Gateshead: 0191 477 3559 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Women Supporting Women

Share your experiences with like-minded women who are gay, bi-sexual or just unsure about their sexuality living in South Tyneside. Women Supporting Women also provides a discreet, meet and greet service prior to our support group meetings to alleviate any worries or concerns before attending.

Meets first Tuesday every month 2-4pm at Women's Health in South Tyneside

Contact: 07950 529 816 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Durham:

Lesbians who Lunch

A social support group for women in and around Durham who meet once a month for lunch. All welcome.

Contact PJ on: 07768 072850 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alternatively check out the Facebook Group: Lesbians who Lunch

Teesside:

HART GABLES L/BIRDS

Meets every Thursday 6.30-8.30 pm offering a safe and friendly space to lesbian and bisexual women in Hartlepool and surrounding area.

Contact: Joanne 01429 236790 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.hartgables.com

Mixed:

Lesbifriends

Not a social group exactly but a great way to get a little bit of support if you are nervous about meeting other people. Women at Lesbifriends can meet you for a coffee and tell you a bit more about the activities and events that you can take part in. They have great links with the other L/Bi groups so can make sure that you will see a friendly face before you join. Between the ages 20-40.