ROOM4 LGBT Group A new LGBT social and support group for people aged 18 years plus. Meeting  every tuesday night from 7pm in Room 4 Chester-le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street , County Durham. DH3 3TS. Email: room4durham@gmail.com

Derwentside Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Group The Derwentside LGB Group is a safe, informal, friendly place to meet in Derwentside. The group is a social, support group for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the Derwentside area; however, people are welcome from all areas. The group runs once a week on a Wednesday evening from 7-9pm in Consett and is service user led. The group offers support, one to one health information, advice, etc. The sessions are informal and involve general social discussion or issues involving the group as well as general LGB issues. Recreational and education activities are also arranged for the group. For more information, please contact Sue on 0191 3744144 or email susan.thompson@cdpct.nhs.uk

TYNESIDE YOUNG LESBIAN PROJECT A voluntary organisation providing services for young women 25 and under who are lesbian, bisexual or think they might be. The Young Lesbian Group meets one evening per week, in central Newcastle. The group provides a safe, supportive environment, where young women can meet each other and have the opportunity to talk in confidence about their sexual orientation and related issues. The workers offer issue-based group work and a range of social activities. Tel:07540896121  Tackle-less Football We are a group of women who want to play football on a regular basis in a relaxed atmosphere, ranging from absolute beginners to people who have played before. We meet every Wednesday at 7pm for a kick-about in Leazes Park in Newcastle upon Tyne (see map for details). New members in and around Newcastle upon Tyne welcome. Facebook - Tackle-less football for further info.

University of Northumbria LGBT Society Meets during term in the 'Annexe' (Students' Union). Open to non-students. Offers social events, speakers, support, trips out. Confidentiality assured. Contact: Students' Union Tel: 0191 227 3737

WOWI Wansbeck Out With It! or Wowi! to it’s members, is a social and support group for young LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity) aged 13 to 25 who live in Wansbeck or the surrounding areas of Northumberland.   For more information on WOWI! please contact: Debs Walker or Kate Bromwich-Alexandra. LGBT Youth Development Worker Trinity Youth Association The Oval Community Centre, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station. NE22 5HU Call: 01670 531843 (office) 07946267152 (work mob) 07790823040 (LGBT service mobile) Website: www.tyarainbow.org.uk

Tipping the pages LBi book/film group Meet once a month in a lovely cafe, to discuss the latest book or film. We have a good old chat over a cup of tea and a piece of cake! For more info contact us at newcastlelesbianline@hotmail.com with ‘FAO Book Group’ in the subject line or join our facebook group - 'Tipping the Pages'

GATESHEAD PLUS GROUP A mixed social group for anyone under 25 who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning their sexual orientation. Meets every Tuesday in central Gateshead from 6-8pm. Contact: Steve & Mark for info Tel: 0800 4220200 Option 5

DURHAM YOUNG GAY PEOPLES NETWORK Group for  LGBT 15 to 25 yrs meets in Durham every Tuesday, for  more information: Call Billijean /George on 07842905433 or office hours  0191 3842785.

CHOICES LGBT STOCKTON Choices is a new social group for LGBT people over 25 in the Stockton area, call for venue and time details. Call: 07979 941912 Email: stocktonlgbt@googemail.com Website: www.hartgables.org.uk

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE LGBT SOCIETY Contact: LGBT Officers c/o Students' Union, Parsons Building. The student only LGBT group meets on a Wednesday between 5-6pm and Thursday 12-1pm. Tel: 0191 200 4525

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY Meets during term time only. Contact: LGB Officers via Students' Union Tel: 0191 239 3936.

PARENTS ENQUIRY NORTH-EAST Offers advice, support, & group (every 2 moths) for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered sons and daughters. Helplines also available. Call: Joan, 0191 455 2868 at any reasonable time.  mailto:penejoan@supanet.com Website: http://www.parentsofgays.co.uk/

SOUTH TYNESIDE COLLEGE LGBT GROUP Contact: LGBT Group: lgbt@stc.ac.uk

SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY Wednesday evenings at 7.30 in the Bonded Warehouse. Contact: Andrew, (LGB Officer), Students Union Tel: 0191 514 5512

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY LGBT SOCIETY Contact: Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Officer Tel: 01642 342234

The Fryers, Northumberland A weekly session held in Bedlington for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered young people and their friends.   For more information please contact Debs Walker LGBT Youth Development Worker Trinity Youth Association The Oval Community Centre, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station. NE22 5HU Call: 01670 531843 (office) 07946267152 (work mob) 07790823040 (LGBT service mobile) Website: www.tyarainbow.org.uk

ELSWICK GIRLS PROJECT Young lesbian one-to-one support is available. Tel: 0191 273 4942.

Women4Women Social Group A long running social/support group for LBI women on Tyneside.  Meet regularly. Contact women4womenuk@hotmail.com or http://www.women4womenuk.net or call 07722718232 or facebook women4women North East.

Durham Uni LGBT Meets weekly Dunelm House (Students Union Building) during term-time plus various additional functions and trips out. Open to students from other local educational institutions and non-students. Contact: LGBT Officers Tel: 0191 374 3320. E-mail: mailto:lgbt@dsu.org.uk http://www.dur.ac.uk/the.association

Lesbians who lunch Durham Social and support group for women in and around Durham who meet for lunch once a month. Telephone Pj on 07768 072850 or email lwldurham@hotmail.com

Dyke Hikes Lesbian walking group that has all levels of hikes for lesbians. There is a link to their website on our LINKS page.

North East older Lesbian Network (NEOLN) This group is for women who are over 40. They meet once a month but are now also meeting for brunch. For more information go to NEOLN's Website on links page.