LGBTQ+ - Dorset East

Hi everyone I've been informed that a cafe in Purewell is getting hassled by a religious woman next door because the owner is Gay/Trans. I've been told that the cafe owner Henry is a nice person and the cafe is a good community spot. I'm trying to get as many people straight,...

Saturday, June  All day  Tickets and information 01202 280000   www.lighthousepoole.co.uk    Having danced her way back into the UK Top Ten and to the top of the Official Dance Singles Chart, Lighthouse is delighted to announce Sophie Ellis-Bextor will headline the first ever Poole Pride on Saturday 8 June.  The kitchen disco pop siren has...

Three councils have raised rainbow flags to show support to LGBTQ+ communities and mark the start of LGBT History Month. Long Description Ceremonies were held outside two of the councils’ offices on Monday 4 February attended by councillors, council staff, members of UNISON (who helped organised the events) and local LGBT groups. The...

Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole has launched a Hate Crime Project. The aim of the project is to tackle extremism by ensuring there is a consistent approach to the services provided to victims of hate crime. It will do this through the training of frontline workers, improving knowledge, supporting victims...

Space Youth Project are continuing to deliver vital support services to young people across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole who identify or are questioning within the LBGT+ community.   Our team leaders and volunteers have worked hard to find ways of connecting with both individuals and groups in order to...

The month of February does not come only with the cold touch of winter, but it also brings us a wonderful time of joy and of appreciation and respect of our diversity and our strength—it's LGBT+ History Month . The annual celebration of this pride is not just a...

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This is wonderful. "I spent so much time wishing I was not gay now I am making up for lost time." https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1145726329704329216