Welcome to the West Dunbartonshire LGBT Equality Network

As a result of funding received from the community regeneration fund the network has the following resources available:

• FREE half day training on LGBT awareness.
• FREE information postcards and posters (A4 & A3)

The network meets regularly and welcomes your participation. Call 0141 562 2464to find out date of next meeting.

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Past news/events

The local LGBT Equalities Network has successfully bid for Community Regeneration Funding from the Community Planning Partnership which will be used to raise awarness of LGBT issues in the West Dunbartonshire area.

A programme of three strands has been developed to support this:

Training for Trainers

2 day training session preparing local practitioners to deliver awareness raising training to staff and community members around LGBT issues.

Equalities and Diversity Event

A celebratory event for equalities groups. This will take place at the Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank, 28 March 2008, 7.00pm.  Buffet, live entertainment, quizzes and lots more. The event will celebrate the diversity of people that live in the West Dunbartonshire area.  If you would like to join the party please do email pauline@westdp.co.uk to get your invitation.  Invitations are limited.

A visibility campaign

Including original West Dunbartonshire specific resources and public demonstrations of support for LGBT History month through the display of rainbow flags on public buildings during February, along side a poster, postcard and bus shelter campaign.

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FURTHER INFORMATION,

SUPPORT AND ADVICE

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for more info see www.westdp.co.uk and search for LGBTEN

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Strathclyde Gay & Lesbian Switchboard

Confidential Telephone Counselling in the West of Scotland

• Telephone counselling and support on a range of issues including sexuality, relationships and coming out
• Advice on safer sex and sexual health for men and women
• Information on a wide range of issues including social organisations, support groups, housing, legal issues, employment and the local scene
• Icebreakers - a monthly social event held on the first Sunday of every month
• Face to face meetings between counsellors and callers if appropriate

0141 847 0447

Email: info@sglw.co.uk

We are open from 7-10pm every night of the week

All our services are available to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transvestites, transsexuals and their families and friends in the West of Scotland.

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LGBT Youth Scotland

0131 622 2266

Web: http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk

Email: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk

LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland. 

 

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LGBT HISTORY MONTH SCOTLAND

 

 

LGBT History Month is an excellent opportunity for organisations and individuals, local community groups or national partnerships to highlight their own and others histories in an LGBT context. It is also an opportunity for LGBT people and their families to tell their stories on what life was like for LGBT people in Scotland before LGBT equality was in the public consciousness and their continued personal and political struggles.

It's an opportunity for remembrance, celebration & debate and discussion around the continued struggle for LGBT liberation.

visit www.lgbthistory.org.uk for all events, news and resources

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Parents Enquiry Scotland

Parents Enquiry Scotland offers support to parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people across Scotland.

Confidential helplines are operated by parents. We are not counsellors but have been through the experience of learning to understand and support our own gay children. Telephone calls are welcome at any reasonable time, but as our helplines are operated from our own homes, please leave a message or try again if you don't get through to us first time.

One of the main problems faced by families of LGBT people is a sense of isolation, so we are happy to meet people; this is usually one-to-one, but sometimes we arrange for groups to meet. We also provide speakers to talk to interested organizations and have a comprehensive book list and leaflets available.

Telephone: 0131 556 6047

Website: www.parentsenquiryscotland.org

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