South East

This section includes the local authorities of: Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen, Neath Port Talbot and Vale of Glamorgan. It offers information about LGB groups as well as some mainstream organisations that support LGB people listed under the categories below

Cardiff has its own website with details of current events in the capital on www.gaycardiff.co.uk, www.gaywales.co.uk and a Mardi Gras website www.cardiffmardigras.co.uk.
The email address for Cardiff-Wales Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras is info@cardiffmardigras.co.uk

Gay Wales Guide

Gay Wales Guide is as a portal of information for the LGBT community across Wales; covering news, events, gay bars, venues, accommodation and civil partnerships.

On this page:

• LGB Support and Social Groups 
• Young People's Groups 
• Safety 
• South East Wales Forum 
• Advice and Health 
• Parenting 
• Sports groups 

LGB Support and Social Groups

LGB groups offer peer group support, the friendship and help of someone in the same situation and experiencing similar issues, to address the feelings of isolation and difficulties associated with 'coming out' and dealing with discriminatory social attitudes. The essential principles and functions of these groups are similar to other peer group organisations, such as Gingerbread, the support organisation for lone parent families.

Click here for information on LGB Helplines.

Bi Cymru/Wales

The all Wales social-support network for bisexual people and those who think they might be bi.
Mailing list: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/biwales
Email: bicymru@yahoo.co.uk
Text: 07982 308812

Border Women

www.borderwomen.org.uk
Border Women is a social network for lesbians in English / Welsh border area around the Ludlow / Hereford area with meetings, walks, socials and monthly newsletter.

Contact by post: Border Women PO Box 42, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1WD

Cardiff SU LGBT Society,  University of Wales Cardiff

Cardiff University LGBT  meets most Wednesdays in the Student's Union, Park Place, Cardiff for info email to lgbt@cardiff.ac.uk

Deaf L&G Group - Dragons Club

This Deaf L&G Group meets on the 1st Saturday monthly.

Contact: The Secretary, DRAGONS 6 Wentloog Road, Rumney, Cardiff. CF3 3LP

The Dyn Project

www.dynwales.org
The Dyn Project provides advice, information and support for men in Cardiff who are experiencing domestic abuse from a partner. If you or anyone in your family are experiencing danger from domestic abuse or otherwise always call the police on 999.
Helpline: 0808 801 0321
Email: info@dynwales.co.uk

Gay Bridgend

www.gaybridgend.com
Currently held on the first Saturday of each month and starting on 19th May will also be on the middle Friday of the month.  The Saturday disco is open between 7:30pm and 12pm, Fridays 7:30pm and 11pm and are held at the Bridgend Conservative Club which is in easy walking distance of both the train and bus stations. The discos have proved very popular with the local gay and lesbian community.

Further details can be found at www.gaybridgend.com or by telephoning 07005-942-644.

Gay Outdoor Club

http://goc.uk.net
The Gay Outdoor Club operates throughout Wales and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities LGBT men and women. These activities include walking, cycling, swimming, badminton, etc.

Contact: info@goc.uk.net
For South Wales Contact Ian on 02920 612853, their walk pattern is 4th Sunday of month check out: www.southwalesgoc.com for more details

Glamorgan SU LGBT Society, Glamorgan University

For up to date details of this student LGBT society meetings contact the LGBT officer via University of Glamorgan Students' Union.
Post: LGBT Society, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd.

Merthyr Tydfil LGB Group

A new group for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Merthyr Tydfil area was launched in July 2008 and meets monthly in Merthyr. A new group for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Merthyr Tydfil area was launched in July 2008 and meets monthly in Merthyr.
Contact by email: merthyrtydfillgbgroup@yahoo.co.uk,
post: Merthyr LGB Group, c/o VAMT Voluntary Action Centre 89-90 High St Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UH,
phone: 07852961183 (all enquiries will be dealt with during office hours, otherwise leave a message on the answerphone  and the enquiry will be dealt with as soon as possible) or join Facebook group Gay friendly in Merthyr.

Newport SU LGBT Society, University of Wales Newport

www.newportunion.com
Newport University LGBT society provides fellow lgbt students of Newport a chance to meet and enjoy social gatherings and also get helpful advice.
Contact for info: lgbt.su@newport.ac.uk

OLN Wales

OLN Wales is a self-supporting social network. All older women who define themselves as lesbian and who are committed to anti-discriminatory principles are welcome to attend the monthly social meetings.

Meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month from 3pm until 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 43 Charles Street, Cardiff.

Contact: OLN Wales, PO Box 2435, Cardiff, CF23 0BE
Email: oln@olnwales.org.uk

Torfaen LGB support group

Meets last Thursday of the month.
Contact Richard on outintorfaen@hotmail.com or
07707 398877 for more details

Wales Trade Union Congress (TUC) LGBT Committee

www.wtuc.org.uk
Trade Union committee that campaigns on behalf of LGBT people at work. Email wtuc@tuc.org.uk for more details.

Woman2Women

This Social Support Group for Gay Women 30+ meets monthly for more information email: w2wgroup2002@yahoo.co.uk

Womenzone

www.womenzonewales.co.uk
Womenzone is a lesbian-centred organisation run by lesbian women for lesbian women producing a bi-monthly newsletter. Womenzone also initiates, supports and organises events e.g.: surf camps, discos and monthly lesbian breakfasts. Contact via Swansea Women's Centre, 25 Mansel St, Swansea SA1 5SQ,
phone: 01792 411119
email: Womenzone@hotmail.com

Young People's Groups

See LGB Support and Social section for details of local Student Union LGB Societies.

The Rainbow Club - Torfaen

www.rainbow-club.org.uk
The Rainbow Club is a support and befriending group for any young person within the geographical area of South East Wales who is experiencing problems with their sexuality whether they are gay, lesbian or bi. The  club is for young people to support each other in understanding their sexuality, offer friendship and a place where they can gather information or access relevant material to other supporting networks. They meet 6 - 8pm every Wednesday in the Pontypool area for social events, and discussions sexual health issues.  To find out more contact rainbowtorfaengroup@yahoo.co.uk

W.A.T.S - We all the same

This Caerphilly LGB youth group is open to anyone between the ages of 14-22. Phone Lynda for more information on 07789 371564 or email: rossel@caerphilly.gov.uk

YouthLink Wales

www.youthlinkwales.org
Youthlink Wales is a voluntary organisation set up for Young People by Young People to promote Safer Life Choices through Peer Education for between 14 and 25 year olds in Wales. This is not a specific LGB support group but can support addressing related issues.
Contact Administrative Team on 02920 885711

Safety

Click here for more safety information.

Gwent Police

The Gwent Police Diversity Unit use the True Vision scheme for reporting hate crime see www.report-it.org.uk for online forms.
To contact Community Safety Dept phone 01633 642401 or Katherine Phelps Diversity Manager 01633 642149. Gwent Police Headquarters phone 01633 838111 post to Police Headquarters, Croesyceliog, Cwmbran NP44 2XJ

South Wales Police Minority Support Unit

The South Wales Police Minorities Support Unit works closely with the LGBT communities, providing support and advice to victims of Homophobia and Hate Crime and a direct point of contact.
To contact the South Wales Police Minorities Support Unit in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan phone 02920 527377, and for Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr phone 01443 743672.
To  report a Homophobic incident you can phone the confidential advice and reporting line on: 0800 587 8973

Vale of Glamorgan Council Hate Crime

Have you been the victim of a hate crime? Have you witnessed one?  The vale of Glamorgan Council has introduced a new, secure way to report such crimes so that they can be tracked and tackled. You don't have to give your name. Phone: 01446 700111 or visit www.valeofglarmorgan.gov.uk/reporthatecrime

Victim Support

Crime victim or going to court?
Whether or not you have reported it to the police, or how long ago the incident occurred, the charity Victim Support can provide you with emotional support and practical assistance. Our trained staff and volunteers are equipped to help you talk through what happened, and, if appropriate, to help you seek compensation or other practical assistance. If you are a witness in a case that is going to court our Witness Service staff and volunteers can help explain what may happen in court in everyday language, and support you while you¹re at court.
Victim Support is a national charity with branches across Wales.
Call us on 08456 121 900 (open 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri).

South East Wales LGB Forum

blog: http://sewlgbforum.blogspot.com/

The South East Wales Forum works to empower LGB people living in South East Wales by enabling them to voice their needs and concerns in relation to service provision in their area.

The Forum aims to secure appropriate and accountable services for LGB people in South East Wales by encouraging networking and creating a point of communication between the LGB community, local authorities and mainstream service providers. The Forum covers the 10 local authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.

We need all voices, opinions and experiences to inform the Forum and will be delighted to welcome new people.

For more information about meetings and events:  Email: cymru@stonewallcymru.org.uk
Tel: 029 20237744
blog: http://sewlgbforum.blogspot.com/ 

Advice & Health

Citizens Advice Bureau CAB

www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, confidential and independent advice from bureaux, GP surgeries, hospitals, colleges, prisons and courts. The advice helps people resolve their debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems and is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion.
For your local Bureau click here
For Online CAB advice click here 

Community Legal Service [CLS]

www.clsdirect.org.uk
The Community Legal Service help people who are eligible for legal aid to protect their rights and help people who need advice about relationship breakdown or problems with debt, housing, domestic violence and benefits. Help is also available about asylum and immigration, education, employment, mental health and community care issues.
Helpline: 0845 345 4 345

THT Cymru - Cardiff

www.tht.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust [THT] is the leading HIV & sexual health charity in the UK and the largest in Europe. They offer a range of services for people living with HIV/AIDS, and campaign for greater public understanding of sexual health issues. They also offer education and information resources.
THT Cymru Cardiff is open 10am-5pm Mon - Fri at Canton House 435-451 Cowbridge Road East Canton Cardiff CF5 1JH,  phone: 029 2066 6465
Email: info.cymru@tht.org.uk

Triangle Wales

www.trothwy.com
Triangle Wales provides Housing advice and support for LGBT people across Wales.
Helpline: 0808 801 0306
Telephone: 029 20453030
Email: claire.purvis@gwalia.com or sarah.l.jones@gwalia.com
Post: Triangle Wales, 4 Dock Chambers, Bute St, Cardiff CF10  6AG

MindOut Cymru

Website
The all Wales lesbian, gay and bisexual mental health network for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals who either have or have had contact with mental health services through being service users or workers, paid or unpaid.  This group supports the development of Mind's commitment to lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) mental health rights awareness programme.

The group:

• Raises the profile of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals within mental health services; and of mental health issues within the LGB community.
• Holds regular meetings in Wales.
• Is working towards development of a training package aimed at other groups and organisations.

Contacts:
Tel: 02920 39 51 23
email: mindoutcymru@org.uk
Post: Mind Cymru
3rd Floor
Quebec House
Castlebridge
Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF11 9AB

Parenting

Lesbian Parents Network – Proud 2b mums

www.p2bmums.co.uk
This Social Support Group for Lesbian Parents meets in Cardiff on the last Sunday of each month
 for more information:
Email: hello@p2bmums.co.uk or
phone Helen on 07974573693.

SPLAG Wales - Support for Parents of Lesbians and Gay Men

www.SPLAGWales.org.uk
Confidential helplines are run across the UK by voluntary parents of LGB people who offer information and support to other parents in the same situation.
Helpline for Wales - 0845 652 0321 or 0845 652 0322
or e-mail: janet.jeffries@btinternet.com

Sports Groups

Cardiff Dragons FC

www.cardiffdragonsfc.co.uk
Our mission is to promote participation in football within the LGBTI community in Cardiff, South Wales and beyond. We will achieve this by establishing LGBTI friendly football teams at 5 and 11 a-side levels.

We welcome people of all ages, abilities and sexualities. We have an active social wing, so non-players are more than welcome to join and enjoy the social events organised by the Club (eg attending football matches, nights out both on and off scene, meals out, etc).
Email: info@cardiffdragonsfc.co.uk

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