Welcome to our section for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual news, comment and information for the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

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ARTICLES + NEWS

LUNETTES:
LESBIANS AROUND LANCASTER - MORECAMBE
10/10/07: We are a friendly, lesbian social group, and would like to invite local lesbians to our next informal get-together. This will be in the bar at the Gregson Centre, Moor Lane, Lancaster, on Friday 26 October 2007 from 7.00 (ish) to 9.30 (ish). There is wheelchair access.
If you would like to get in touch beforehand, or would like any further information please email:
lunettes@btinternet.com
It’s OK to come on your own - many do. If you have never been to anything like this before, you might feel a bit nervous – but we do try to be welcoming and there will be people to talk to. No commitment – just a chance to meet others and join in if you like.
Hope to see you!

(Out of date items are moved to our LGB archive)

MORE INFO/LINKS

LOCAL LINKS

Lancaster Pride
Group meets regularly to plan the next Pride event.
If you'd like to help out or have ideas email: lancaster_pride@yahoo.co.uk.

The Duke of Lancaster
China Street, Lancaster
Norma and Bonnie, who used to run the defunct Kampus pub, have migrated just down the road to the Duke of Lancaster which openly advertises itself as a 'gay-friendly venue'.  There are karaoke, cabaret and a quiz on varying nights.

Lancaster + District Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
For information + advice. Thur: 7-9pm tel: 01524 847437

Lancaster University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual + Transgendered Committee - Lots of links and events listed

Lancaster University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Staff and Postgraduate Group
Meets weekly (see site). Diverse group with a range of activist and/or social opportunities.

Lavender Lounge
Lavender Lounge is a long running Lancaster based women's organisation based around cabaret evenings, sensational talent and having fun....

Lunettes: Lesbians around Lancaster-Morecambe
Lunettes is a lesbian social group started in 2005. If you’re on your own or have never been to anything like this before don’t worry – just turn up and there will be people to talk to. No commitment – just a chance to meet others and join in if you like.
For further information please email: lunettes@btinternet.com

PYRO - Proud, Young + Out
This group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people in the Lancaster & Morecambe area, meets weekly at a confidential venue. Activities include discussing relevant issues, nights out as a group, trips to other youth groups, arts projects, video making and more. It's backed by the Youth + Community Service. For further information telephone or text Helen on 07717 301821 between 7.00 - 9.00pm on Tuesdays or leave a message other times.

Rainbow Readers Lancaster
Meet 2nd Sunday of every month at The Sun Hotel, Lancaster
No Admission cost.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans. book group. Informal social gathering to talk about books.
See website for more info and to contact.

Report It Website supported by Cumbrian Police (but not yet, sadly, Lancashire) for online reporting of hate crime incidents.

Ride Out UK based lesbian biker group, working together with other groups to organise regular events including rides and meets all over the country. A great way to meet friends and indulge your motorbike passion!

Sal's Place Floor B, St Leonard's House, St Leonardgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NN. Tel: 01524 61747. Assistance and advice for men and women experiencing domestic abuse. Can (if you wish) involve organisations including the local Police, Lancaster and District Women's Aid, Victim Support, Relate, local family solicitors, Sure Start and the Drug & Alcohol Team. The team includes staff from these agencies as well as support workers skilled in dealing with all aspects of domestic abuse. Absolutely confidential.

St. Martin's College LGBT Society

Young Women Only Drop In Shop 6-8pm The Info Shop, Victoria Street, Morecambe. A Youth & Community Service 'Positive Activities for Young People' initiative for young women aged 13-19 to drop in, have a chat, get information on different issues, talk to a worker in confidence, etc. Info tel: 01524 831978.

NATIONAL LINKS

BBC - Manchester - The Village
The BBC Manchester gay + lesbian news + features webspace.

The Edward Carpenter Community - a group of gay men, based in the UK, committed to caring, trusting, personal growth, sharing, creativity and other principles and intentions
aimed at nurturing 'community', and which runs residential events for gay men.

Gay.uk.net - the lifestyle companion

OutRage! - National gay rights and activism website

UK Gay

Gay Youth UK Online Community