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NEWS & INFORMATION FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANS PEOPLE IN CHESHIRE
218 APRIL/MAY 2016
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If you are a man who has sex with other
men then you need to know. Using
condoms can be easier when you don't
know the person you're having sex with.
The more you get to know people,
whether they are regulars at a sauna or a
cruising area, the less likely you might be
to use condoms. Remember that even
friends can have sexually transmitted
infections they don't know about.
Body Positive has discrete HIV-testing
and you can get the result in under ten
minutes. This can be crucial for men
who have families and partners who do
not know about their sex outside of
their relationships. Keep your self and
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Sauna on Sundays 13:00 to 16:00 or
alternatively call the office on 01270
653150 and ask to talk to a member of
staff.
All enquiries are confidential and you
can test anonymously. Call 01270
653150 or e-mail [email protected]
to get your free test now or call in to
Northwich Sauna.
Calling All Readers!
Are you looking to make a better future for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and people with different gender-identities in Cheshire?
Come to Body Positive and get experience working with a range of people on issues
around sexual-orientation, gender-identity, relationship issues, sexual health and
HIV-dignoses. We have regular opportunities for you to work with young people in
colleges, people who come from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as the
homeless and many more.
If you are looking for a placement opportunity to go alongside your university or
college course Body Positive offers opportunities in intervention design, research,
systematic reviewing, consultancy, teaching and placements for trainee counsellors.
Trustee places are available for anyone looking to have an influence of the direction of
the organisation to better meet the sexual health and diversity needs across Cheshire.
Commitments range from when you are available to regular slots each month or week.
You will have all the benefits of the professional training given to our staff and the
support of a mentor to improve your skills and develop. All enquiries are no obligation
and confidential. Contact us today to find out more.
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Available to residents of West & East Cheshire and Halton only and delivered direct to
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Tango Alternative
Tango Traditional
Queer Tango
Facebook: Tangotraviesachester
Email: [email protected]
Alikim 07741462297
Music Hall Passage, Chester
Free Parking: market carpark CH1 2HH
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Strictly Come Dancing. The glitter, the glam, the stacatto
movements, the head swivelling...We all might have an
idea of what we think Tango is, but real Argentine Tango is
not about the sequins(though they can certainly be part of
it if wished), rather about inner connection with another
person, walking meditation, playfullness and conversation
without words. It's a complicated dance, but really it's all
about embracing another human being. It can be terribly
serious, and seriously fun.
Tango Traviesa (Naughty Tango) started last month in
Chester to offer an inclusive space for people to dance
alternative, traditional and Tango Queer. Tango Queer is
the name used for Tango that refuses to play by the rules.
It is about exchanging roles, same sex couples, access to
Tango for the LGBT community, female leaders and male
followers. It is gender-blind dancing for everyone who
wants to learn the authentic and addictive Argentine
Tango.
Tuesday Nights in Missoula
7.30-8.30pm Class for beginners
8.30-10.30pm Practica dancing
£5 for class (includes entry to Practica)
or £3 for Practica only
Come and give it a try, friendly and informal. Everyone can
learn to dance.
First class always FREE
Hello, my name is Siân and I am proud to announce that I am the newest member of staff to
the Body Positive team. I am looking forward to establishing my role as the Project Coordinator for the Condom Distribution Scheme. The scheme provides an opportunity to
improve young people’s access to condoms throughout Cheshire - aiming to reduce the
prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies. My background
involves working with vulnerable populations and I have always had a passion for supporting
people and improving the lives of others. When not in work, I enjoy going to watch ice
hockey, going to the gym, and spending time visiting friends and family.
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Domestic abuse has been of increasing public
concern in the UK since the 1970s. However,
domestic abuse in same sex relationships is only
becoming more apparent - particularly due to
campaigns run by charities such as Broken
Rainbow - a charity offering advice and support to
LGBT victims of domestic abuse. Luckily, the
charity has had its funding extended until 2017
following fears that the service may have been at
risk.
controlling and violent relationships - whether it be from your partner,
child or parent.
Local sources of support:
Cheshire East Domestic Abuse 0300 123 5101
Cheshire West Family Safety Unit 01606 351375
Body Positive 01270 653150
Nationally:
Broken Rainbow - specific LGBT domestic abuse support
0300 999 5428 www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
Men’s Advice Line - service aimed at men experiencing
domestic abuse 0808 801 0327
National Helpline 0808 2000 247
Body Positive can also offer training to groups in regards to
healthy relationships - please visit www.bpcnw.co.uk.
Domestic abuse within same sex relationships is a problem that affects a
large number of the population. 1 in 4 of the lesbian and gay people
experience domestic abuse. As yet, there has been very little research
into the experience of bisexual or trans people.
Abuse is not often recognised - this is due to many experiencing
emotional sexual abuse rather then physical violence. Sexuality can also
be used as a tool of control. The perpetrator (the abusive person) may
threaten to out their partner, or deny them access to meet other LGBT
people therefore restricting the opportunity to develop friendships or a
support network.
Although the figure of 1 in 4 may seem high - it is likely that the true
figure exceeds this as most same sex survivors do not report to agencies.
Individuals fear discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation
or gender identity.
Local support services are available should you feel that there are
abusive elements to your relationship. Services in the Cheshire area are
all-inclusive and support adults and young people experiencing
You can support Broken Rainbow’s new Rainbow Dot
campaign by sending them a photograph with a
Rainbow Dot on your hand.
These photographs will be used on Broken Rainbow’s
social media sites, and some will also be included in a
number of photographic exhibitions that they are
hoping to show across the UK.
If you are willing to show your support in this way by
providing a photograph, or would like to know more
about the work they do, you can contact them at:
[email protected] or by phone to
08452 60 55 60. They will then post you a lovely
temporary rainbow dot tattoo for you to take your
photograph.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Engagement Officer
To ensure that people from the LGB&T communities who live, work and socialise in Cheshire have confidence in the Force, Cheshire
Police have an Engagement Officer. We want people to be confident that they will be treated fairly and with respect and have a clear
understanding that they can report homophobic and transphobic hate crime and incidents directly to Cheshire Police, knowing that there
are staff adequately trained to deal with them.
If you need to speak to the Equality and Diversity Engagement Officer contact 101 for general enquiries or 999 in an emergency and you
will be directed from there. The service is available 24 hours.
LGBT COMMUNITY
BEAT MEETING
PCSO Julie Malpeli will be holding beat meetings for the LGBT community.
Julie is part of the team from Ellesmere Port Police Station.Please come along if you have anything which
you would like to discuss. I will be pleased to meet you to offer advice and support.
Meetings will be held at Little Sutton Community Centre, Ellesmere Portm 14.00 - 15.30 on
Saturday 9th April 2016 and Saturday 14th May 2016
Volunteer
Opportunities
Available
Support group facilitators help to give people
from vulnerable or stigmatised background to
meet each other, discuss their issues and feel
safe. Part of the social group is communicate
core messages around safer-sex, and tolerance.
Groups are largely between 7pm and 9pm on
weekdays. Volunteers able to offer a regular
commitment are preferred.
Youth outreach support volunteers talk to young
people about Body Positive's services, improve
sexual health and help them with sexuality and
gender identity. Volunteers will encourage
young people to get access Body Positive
services such as STI testing and access to
condoms.
BODYPOSITIVE
Community Development Worker
Temporary 12 month Maternity Cover
Full Time 37 hours
£21,692 - 25,047 per annum
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and highly organised
person to join our growing team.
The post holder’s main duties will include delivering sexual health
and relationship information and advice through workshops,
tutorials, drop-in sessions, events and one-to-one interventions.
Experience of delivering training and working in multi-agency
settings is essential and an understanding of the issues around sexual
health and sexuality is desirable. You should be willing and able to
travel across the whole of Cheshire, able to demonstrate good
written and oral skills and be able to maintain accurate monitoring
information.
Job pack available for download from www.bpcnw.co.uk or by
contacting
Body Positive, Bridgewater House, 230 Edleston Road, Crewe,
Cheshire CW2 7EH [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs
Professional training is provided for free to all
volunteers.
Contact [email protected] or call
01270 653150 to secure your opportunity now!
For further information, please speak to: Sandra Meredith – 01270
653150
Closing date for applications: 3rd May 12noon
Interviews will be held on 9th May 2016 at our office in Crewe
My name is Eitan Geier and I am a 5th year medical student in the university of Szeged, Hungary in the English programme. I am writing my
thesis about transgender people, comparing their sex life before and after hormone replacement therapy. I am currently doing an English
language questionnaire for transgender people to complete. The questionnaire is anonymous and can be submitted to me by email or by
completion online at https://www.esurveycreator.com/s/3d3a5d9 The questionnaire has been approved by the ethics committee of the Szeged
University.
21st April 4pm
Play and Eat (tea provided)
Good Time Charlies, Crewe
17th May 4pm
Play and Eat (tea provided)
Good Time Charlies, Crewe
2nd June (ring for details)
Picnic and Fun
Delamere Forest
WE ARE FAMILY
CHESHIRE GAY AND BI PARENTS
We are a group for LGB parents, their children
families and friends to socialise and share
expereiences.
01270 653150
[email protected]
29th July (ring for details)
Picnic in the Park
Queens Park, Crewe
Editorial Contact
Chris Flewitt
Deadline 219
19 May 2016
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.cheshirecheese.org.uk
Telephone
01270 653150
Fax
01270 653158
Cheshire Cheese
Bridgewater House
230 Edleston Road
Crewe CW2 7EH
Switchboards & Helplines
Youth Groups
LESBIAN, GAY & BISEXUAL
CONGLETON
Cheshire LGBT Helpline
01270 653150 (Mon 5.00pm - 9.30pm)
Chester Sexual Abuse Support Service
07583 879464
Email: [email protected]
Therapeutic counselling and telephone support
for men and women 18+ who have experienced
sexual abuse or violence
Gay Farmer Helpline
07837 931894 (Telephone calls can be
expensive so we will call you back)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gayfarmer.co.uk
Gay Farmer? Need to talk? Need information?
Talk with someone who understands. Complete
confidentiality assured.
Mersey HIV Helpline
0151 237 3990 (Mon/Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm)
Warrington
01925 241994 (Tuesday 5.30 - 8.30pm)
National (LLGS)
0300 330 0630 (National rate even from
mobiles phones)
Instant messaging via www.llgs.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
(10am - 11pm 7 days a week)
Liverpool Armistead Centre
0151 227 1931
Email: [email protected]
(Mon, Wed, Fri – 12.00am - 6.00pm. Tues,
Thurs 2.00pm - 9.0pm. Sat 1.00pm - 7.00pm )
Manchester Lesbian & Gay Foundation
0845 3 303030 (6-10pm) Automated service
(10 - 6pm)
North Wales LGBTQ Helpline
01248 371367 (Tuesday 7.00-9.00pm)
www.mesmac.com
OTHER HELPLINES
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AMICUS - LGBT Group
Helpline 08457 413092 (Local rates)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender rights at
work (confidential helpline)
Domestic Violence
National: 0808 2000 247
Specialist Men's Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Arch 01270 253957 (Crewe)
Broken Rainbow (national): 08452 604480
Cheshire East Team: 01244 613531
Cheshire West Team: 01244 614234
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre:
01925 221546
National AIDS Helpline
0800 567 123 (24 Hours)
Samaritans
08457 90 90 90 (24 Hours)
Confidential, emotional support
Triangle
0808 801 0306 (10am to 6pm confidential)
Housing helpline advice and support service
for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered
people in Wales
Pubs & Clubs etc.
CHESTER
Bar Six T Nine
1 Boughton
Friday & Saturday 11pm - 4am. Thursday &
Sunday 11pm - 3am
"Genderblender”
12-14 Northgate Street
01244 372 141
www.myspace.com/ladywandaofficial
Every Tuesday @ Reflex, Chester, 10pm - 3am
Liverpool Arms (The LA)
79 Northgate Street
Website: www.liverpool-arms.com
NORTHWICH
Northwich Sauna
Winnington Lane, CW8 4GX
01606 784881
Website: www.sauna-sauna.info
For gay and bi curious guys
Utopia
01260 290000
For LGBT youth aged 16 -21 years. Tuesdays
5.30-7.30pm
CREWE
Utopia
Email: [email protected]
For lesbian, gay & bisexual people up to 19
years. Wednesday 6.30pm - 9.00pm
ELLESMERE PORT
Utopia
Email:debbie.lightfoot@cheshirewestandch
ester.gov.uk
For gay, lesbian & bisexual people up to 25
years. Tuesday 6.30pm - 9.00pm
HALTON
GLOW
CRMZ, Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QE
Contact Young Addaction: 0151 257 2520
Email: [email protected]
Meets weekly at CRMZ, Tuesdays 7-9pm. For
young people aged 13 -19 in Halton who
identify as LGBT
MACCLESFIELD
Utopia
33 Great King Street, Macclesfield
Jennifer Duggan: 0779 443 7234
[email protected]
For gay, lesbian & bisexual people up to 25
years. Monday 6.30pm - 8.30pm
WARRINGTON
GLYSS (Gay & Lesbian Youth Support
Service)
Call/ text us at 07747 473 829
We are a weekly youth group for LGBT that
meets every Wednesday 6.30pm - 9.30pm,
we also offer one-to-one support and can help
with issues in schools and colleges
Social Groups
ALL CHESHIRE
Gay Outdoor Club
08448 770462 (National number)
Website: www.goc.org.uk
walking/climbing/swimming/cycling/and lots more
LGB Travelling Social Groups
01270 653150
Monthly groups for gay and bisexual men and
lesbian and bisexual women in locations around
Cheshire. See front page for upcoming groups.
CHESTER
Mersey & Dee Women
07946 231877
Email: [email protected]
Informal, lively social group providing a safe,
friendly atmosphere where lesbians (and nonlesbian women) of all ages can meet new and
old friends, and take part in the various events
and activities organised by members. Meets
monthly in the centre of Chester
Pride in P3
P3,1 York Street, Chester, CH1 3LR
01244 405930
Email: [email protected]
Informal social group providing a safe friendly
atmosphere for mature LBGT to meet new
friends, take part in events and activities
organised by the group. Meet alternative
Mondays, contact for details.
CONGLETON
Out in Cong
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/outincong
Closed Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/outincong
Twitter: www.twitter.com/OutInCong
Weekly meet-up for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
trans*, intersex, asexual, queer and nonbinary folk in and around Congleton. Every
Tuesday at The Young Pretender, Lawton
Street, Congleton, from 8.30pm
For Women
01270 653150
www.bpcnw.co.uk
Lesbian & Bisexual women’s drop in. 7.00 9.00pm
ist Thursday & 3rd Saturday of the month
NESTON
Lesbian Badminton Group
07810 788040
Play every other Friday between 7 - 8pm.
Call/Text for details
WARRINGTON
FFLAG Warrington
Email: [email protected]
www.MardiGrasFoundation.org.uk
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month 6pm - 8pm
and is a fellowship for friends/family of LGBT
people. We support our straight allies in
dealing with the coming out process
Support & Advice
Body Positive
Bridgewater House, 230 Edleston Road,
Crewe, CW2 7EH
01270 653150
E mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bpcnw.co.uk
Support, information and advice for people
with sexual health/sexuality issues (including
LGBT people) and people living with or
affected by HIV
Chester Sexual Abuse Support Service
01244307499
www.csass.org.uk
FB/Twitter CSASService
Free Counselling,Telephone Support,
Creative and Campaign group. For all survivors
of Sexual Abuse. Age18+. LGBT Friendly.
Relate Cheshire & Merseyside
03003305793
Email: [email protected]
Providing Counselling, Sex therapy,
Information & Advice about healthy
relationships.
Sexual Health Clinics
Free confidential advice and treatment on
sexually transmitted infections/HIV testing
CHESHIRE
Chester 0300 323 1300
Crewe 01270 612255
Macclesfield 01625 663400
Runcorn 01928 753101
Warrington 01925 644202 Option 1
WIRRAL & MERSEYSIDE
Liverpool 0151 706 2620
Southport & Formby 01704 513303
St Helens 01744 646473
Wirral 0151 604 7339
STAFFORDSHIRE
Stoke-on-Trent 0300 7900 165
Stafford 01785 230260
NORTH WALES
Holyhead 01407 766026
Bangor 01248 384054
Rhyl 01745 534455
Wrexham 01978 727197
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not indicate a recommendation.
CREWE
Cheshire Gay & Bi Men’s Group
01270 653150
www.bpcnw.co.uk
Gay & Bisexual men’s drop in. 7.00 - 9.00pm
Every other Monday
BODYPOSITIVE
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