Social groups are a great way to get out there and make friends. Remember, if you need support, advice, guidance or information for any reason big or small, you can call Outline in the strictest of confidence or use our online form to send us a message.
Croydon Area Gay Society Established over 30 years ago, CAGS is a society for gay men and women in and around Croydon.
PO Box 464
London
SE5 4AT www.cags.org.uk/ info@cags.org.uk
Cygnets The aim of this group is to offer help and support on a one to one basis where necessary, to any lost and lonely transsexuals, cross dressers, transvestites and their families.
GALHA (Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association)
GALHA is affiliated to the International Humanist and Ethical Union and the International Lesbian and Gay Association. GALHA is also affiliated to Amnesty International, whose UK section has its own active Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network. www.galha.org
Gay Surrey
Gay Surrey is an integral part of the gay community and offers a comprehensive guide to bars, clubs, organisations, support, what's on and much more. www.gaysurrey.org
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Lisa, Woking
“Went to their IDAHO event on Sunday had an amazing day. They were all so Friendly and helpful, Ill be going to the next one. Lisa xx ”
Gay Swimmers
Regular gay social group enjoying a relaxing swim held at the Coral reef leisure center in Bracknell roughly every 6 weeks.
Everyone welcome. www.gayswim.co.uk
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Lee, Woking
“Friendly group of guys with a varity of ages will definatly go again”
The Gender Trust Helps adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric, Transgender, or those who's lives are affected by gender identity issues. www.gendertrust.org.uk
Get Real – North Hampshire Information on the local gay scene. www.getrealgroup.com
Grey & Gay - Berkshire Older Lesbian and Gay Forum
Organisation supporting older lesbians and gay men.
Tel. 0776 987 5661 www.bolgaf.org.uk stevebolgaf@yahoo.co.uk
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Thomas Brading, Redhill
“Good place to find new friends :) ”
Guildford Area Gay Society (GAGS) With an emphasis on having fun, socialising and making friends, GAGS offers a way for gay men in the Guildford area to meet and make new friends in a relaxed and non-scene environment.
Tel. 01252 370809 www.gags.org.uk Facebook group gags@gags.org.uk
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David,
Camberley
"some nice ppl there"
Kenric National organisation offering a social network to lesbians throughout the UK . See website for details of how to join. www.kenric.org
London Bisexual Women's Group
Regular social group for bisexual women. http://lbiwomen.bi.org
Married Men's Group (MMG) This group runs in surrey and meets twice a month, once in Redhill and once in Woking.
Tel. 01932 355533 or 07801 629972 www.outlinesurrey.co.uk ian.cole@surreypct.nhs.uk
Mermaids Supports children and teenagers up to age 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues. www.mermaidsuk.org.uk
Outcrowd Social and support group for LGBT people over 18 years old. Based in Woking, Surrey. www.outcrowd.org.uk
OutWest This organisation is involved in the representation, support and social group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered communities of West London covering the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames. www.outwest.org.uk
Proud 2 Serve A resource and network for the gay and straight military community in Her Majesty's Armed Forces. www.proud2serve.net
Queer Youth Network A national non-profit making organisation that is run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) Young People and is based in the United Kingdom. www.queeryouth.org.uk
RAGS - Redhill Area Gay Society
Social group for gay men, weekly meetings.
Tel. 01737 763227
Reading University LGBT The homepage of Reading LGBT, the society for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students of the University of Reading. www.readinglgbt.org
Regard The national organisation of Disabled Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals and Transgendered People. www.regard.org.uk
Richmond upon Thames LGBT Forum This forum was conceived to give a voice to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities who may be concerned about homophobia and/or transphobia and its consequences. The forum focuses on those who live, work, study, visit or socialise within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. www.richmondlgbtforum.org.uk
SLAGO – The Surrey and London Association of Gay Organizations SLAGO includes social and support groups for gay men and lesbians in various parts of London and the Home Counties.
PO Box 243
London
SW19 1XW www.foxearth.demon.co.uk/slago/ info@slago.org.uk
Twister
Twister offers a safe space for LGBTQ young people to meet and socialise and provide information and guidance when needed. There are currently three Twister youth clubs; one in Guildford, one in Redhill and the other in Spelthorne and funding is available for more in other boroughs of Surrey.
www.surreycc.gov.uk/twister