Dorset becomes the 100th Age-friendly Community via @DorsetCouncilUK

“Another degrading possibility… is to allocate times during which the ponds will be trans-inclusive.” Imagine scheduling time to “allow” black, disabled, lesbian, or Jewish women to use the pond - outside of that time, they’d be banned because of the ‘feelings’ of a group of privileged white women!

Trans adults in the UK waiting a third of their life for an NHS gender-clinic appointment https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/06/gender-clinic-wait-times-scotland-glasgow/?utm_content=1759768803&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

“The Cass Review, lacking expertise and compromised by implicit stigma and misinformation, does not give credible evidence‐based guidance. We are gravely concerned about its impact on the well-being of trans and gender‐diverse people.” #TransRightsAreHumanRights www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/06/c...

Are you upto date with all the #Dorset #LGBT+ Community News? See- weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-we... @bladeofthes.bsky.social @bearlypolitics.co.uk @zackpolanski.bsky.social @owenjones.bsky.social @petertatchell.bsky.social #Weymouth #Portland #Dorchester #Bridport #LGBTQIA

#Dorset #LGBT+ News! See - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-we... @dorseteye.bsky.social @helpandkindness.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @consortium.lgbt @plinys23.bsky.social @petertatchell.bsky.social @lgbthm.bsky.social #LGBTQIA #Weymouth #Dorchester #Bridport #Portland

Are you upto date with all the #Dorset #LGBT+ Community News? See - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-we...

Today is the first in a series of 5 articles for #BannedBooksWeek Banned Books Week: The Silent Censor: What Banning Books in UK Schools Truly Costs Us dorseteye.com/banned-books...

It's #BlackHistoryMonth! This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” celebrates the strength, resilience and leadership of Black communities who have pushed for justice and lasting change. 1/3

** Special Event ** for mature Dorset LGBT+ people Oct 13th see - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.h... @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @consortium.lgbt @petertatchell.bsky.social @plinys23.bsky.social @dorseteye.bsky.social @lgbthm.bsky.social @glitterbeamuk.bsky.social @pinknews.bsky.social

Today is UN International Day of Older People. Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) with Dorset Council Oct 13th "#LGBT+ and growing older in #Dorset". How can the Council help you better as a mature LGBT+ person? weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.h... @helpandkindness.bsky.social #helpandkindness 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

** Special evening! ** LGBT+ & growing older in Dorset? Monday 13th Oct 6.30pm Swan Pub Weymouth UK Network of Age - friendly Communities More info - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.h...

We need to fight back 🌈⚡ Reform UK & Nigel Farage climb in the polls, but their record on LGBTQ+ rights is terrible ✊ Hate cannot be allowed to rise https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/17/reform-uk-nigel-farage-lgbtq-rights-stance/

Trump says he has ‘no problem’ with removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags https://bit.ly/4n26NaN

LGBTQ+ inclusive salon has had Prode flags ripped down 6 times in the last two years and 3 times in the past four months! 🙁 Homophobic hate crimes have increased by 462% since 2012. Transphobic violence and hate has increased by 1426% 😖 👉🏻 metro.co.uk/2025/09/17/l...

💜 “Death doulas” are helping LGBTQ+ elders face the end of life with dignity No one should die alone🌈🕊️ https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/09/meet-the-doulas-who-help-lgbtq-people-die-with-dignity/

"Yeah I'm just ringing about this new logo on our courthouse, looks a bit draconian doesn't it actually."

Section 28 ... @petertatchell.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @plinys23.bsky.social @stonewalluk.bsky.social @lgbthm.bsky.social #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Gay #Lesbian #Transgender #Bisexual #Dorset

Section 28 - how was it for you? Portland Dorset. Theatre night - Fri 12 Sept b-side.org.uk/events/secti...

US congressman calls Nigel Farage a ‘Putin-loving Trump sycophant’ – to his face https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/04/nigel-farage-free-speech-trump-us/?utm_content=1757154000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Gay refugee who held Nigeria’s first Pride slams UK’s suspension of family reunification policy https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/03/refugee-family-uk-government-yvette-cooper/?utm_content=1757024401&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Watching @raskin.house.gov eviscerate Nigel Farage in Congress was a rare joy. Finally someone called out the charlatanry: Free speech for me, not for thee - while wearing a GB News pin in Washington.

FLAGS We see lots of discussion todays @Dorsetecho re "#Weymouth: Concern as St George's flags appear on roundabouts", but how would you feel if #LGBT+ Rainbow flag could not be displayed? thepinknews.com/.../07/refor... Something to chat about around our pub tables! @petertatchell.bsky.social

Looking for something #LGBT+ to do in Dorset? Over 115 #Dorset events Aug & Sept! Check out The Dorset LGBT+ Community Events Diary here - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/events-diary... #Weymouth #Portland #Dorchester #Bridport #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Pride #Gay #Lesbian #Transgender

Reform councils’ Pride flag bans condemned by unions www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/23/r...

While the US and UK move backwards on trans rights, Cuba allows trans people to self-declare their gender on official documents without a court order or having to wait for surgery. 💜

“Queer people were living, loving, suffering, surviving – but largely rendered invisible or spoken of in hushed tones, if at all. That silence felt violent. It felt like erasure.” – Jude Dibia www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

It’s a hot hot day for Bourne Free #Pride @bcpcouncil.bsky.social

#Bournemouth TWO #Pride events! An alternative Pride in Bournemouth this weekend - Info - #Weymouth #Gay Group #LGBT+ #Dorset community News page- weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-we... @petertatchell.bsky.social @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social @plinys23.bsky.social

#Dorset #LGBT+ #Community News are YOU up to date? See - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-we... @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social @helpandkindness.bsky.social @dorseteye.bsky.social #Weymouth #Bournemouth #Poole #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Tennis legend and lesbian icon Billie Jean King has urged people to “listen” to the trans community, as more and more sporting bodies seek to exclude trans people from participation.

I dusted out my 15 year old camera to take a third go at photographing our ammonite pins, anyway, I think I just about succeeded, do you agree? You can buy our pins, and patches in our online shop jurassicpride.sumupstore.com

Thanks to Dorset Echo for reporting our story! www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2526069... & help fm @jimgammans.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social @helpandkindness.bsky.social @can100.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social #pridemonth2025 #Pride #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ

TOMORROW Sat 21st #Dorchester Come and say "Hi" on our #Weymouth #Gay Group info stall! #DorchesterPopUpPride #Pride #Pride2025 #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Dorset

TONIGHT at 8pm - last few tickets Kit Ford performs NARCISSISTIC REFLECTIONS ON A QUEER CHILDHOOD www.bridport-arts.com/event/narcis...

It's our first social, tomorrow!!! How did time fly so quickly? Looking forward to meeting some fabulous people. Come join us between 7 & 9pm at the Beach and Barnicott tomorrow evening.

YIPPY! This is one of OVER 150 #LGBT community events running over June /July in #Dorset #Bridport @bridportarts.bsky.social Info - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/events-diary...

These writing workshops and performances are part of our season Our Stories: Queer in the Countryside www.bridport-arts.com/our-stories-... Presented by the Jawbone Collective.

ON SCREEN NOW AT YOUR DORSET GP! To help mark #pridemonth2025 Weymouth Gay Group & local NHS have created a poster to show info and support for the #LGBT+ community. Look out for it on GP surgery information screens! info - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-we... @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social

Responding to the EHRC Consultation? We've gathered tools and resources from LGBT+ organisations to support you! Find everything you need in one place: 🔗 consortium.lgbt/2025/06/04/responding-to-ehrc-consultation-june2025/

🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Grindr users should watch out for this ‘red flag’ to stay safe, expert warns

Absolutely loving this pride display from @thebookshop.bsky.social! A brilliant mix of fiction, non-fiction, folk-tales, crafts and kids books. Do check them out if you get the chance! #shoplocal #queerliterature #representationmatters

🌈It’s Pride Month. I’m very proud to stand with the community. For many, this is an uncertain and challenging time. I’ve reached out to listen, and my door remains open. Last week I attended a Parliament event on LGBTQ+ education in schools and hosted local trans people to hear their experiences.

Brill that so many grass roots #Pride events are happening in #Dorchester! Thanks to Dorchester Town Council @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social @petertatchell.bsky.social @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/heat... bsky.app/profile/galo... bsky.app/profile/pink...

LOADS going on for #Dorchester Pop Up Pride all June! #PopUpPrideDorchester #Pride #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Gay #Lesbian #Bisexual #Transgender #Dorset #Weymouth #Bournemouth #Poole #Bridport #Diversity #Equality @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social Info - weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pop

Harvey Milk served in the Navy during the Korean War, but was discharged in 1955, not for any misconduct, but because he was gay. And now his name is being removed from a Navy vessel, once again not because of anything he did wrong, but because he was gay. It's the same hate from the same scum.

Join us for an exciting evening of connection and community at our first Monthly Queer Social on Tuesday, 17th June! 🎉 Dive into a night filled with new friendships, shared stories, discoveries and maybe even a drink or two. Secure your spot via tinyurl.com/yua77nwx #Bridport #QueerDorset