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Useful contacts
LGBT Network
www.gaystoke.com
52 Piccidilly
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1EG
Tel: 01782 266998
The LGBT Network is a local community organisation set up to support people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.
Originally made up of volunteers, the Network has grown into a recognised organisation that represents the views of the LGBT community. In 2009 the LGBT Network restructured and appointed an elected board of trustees and is currently in the process of becoming a registered charity.
The Network not only works with organisations such as local councils and the police, but organises a variety of community groups including the Panthers Badminton Group, Sanctuary Stoke and of course of Stoke Pride. The LGBT Networks vision is the removal of discrimination against LGBT people in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and to improve peoples quality of life.
Staffordshire Buddies (South Staffordshire)
9A Wiltell Lodge
Wiltell Works
Upper St John Street
Lichfield
WS14 9ET
Tel: 01543 411413
Stafford Social Group for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
Monthly on Tuesdays, 7.30pm onwards, in central Stafford
Tamworth Social Group for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
Last Sunday of the month
Married Men's Group (Lichfield)
Therapeutic support group for men who are in/have recently left relationships with women but are also sexually attracted to men
Meets second Wednesday of the month 5pm - 7.30pm.
Dressers (Lichfield)
Social group for transvestites / cross-dressers
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month 7.30pm-10pm
Gaylife North Staffordshire
(The Piccadilly Project)
Piccadilly
Hanley
Stoke on Trent
Tel: 0300 123 0970
Gay Men’s Drop In
The doors to the Drop In are opened twice a week – on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 10pm and Friday afternoons between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. As well as offering gay and bisexual men an opportunity to meet with others and make new friends, it is also a place to obtain information, advice and support around a number of issues
Gay GP Service
The Piccadilly Project hosts a GP service for gay and bisexual men. Dr Smith will offer HIV testing, Hepatitis vaccinations, as well as general advice, information and treatment around any health issue. The surgery will be open on alternate Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm – 10pm
Galaxy
The happening group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people aged 18 and under. The group meets on Saturday afternoons and is an ideal way to make and meet new friends, and to get information, advice and support on any issue.
Galaxy meets on Saturday afternoons between 1pm and 4pm.
Sorted
The buzzing Friday evening group for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people aged between 18 and 25. This popular group is an ideal meeting place. Support, information and advice are always available.
Sorted is open from 7.30pm to 10pm every Friday evening.
Staffordshire Buddies
P.O. Box 474
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 3HX
Tel: 01782 201251