LADS Café

Starting Wolverhampton on Monday 12th May. There will be a weekly social group for gay and bisexual men over 18 every Monday from 6-9pm and a monthly group for older men on the 2nd Monday of every month from 2-5pm.

For further information contact Terrence Higgins Trust on 01902 711818 or email: info.wolverhampton@tht.org.uk

DV8 - "To Be Straight With You"

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 May
at 7.30pm

Pre-show talk with Lloyd Newson,
22 May at 6.15pm

DV8's Artistic Director Lloyd Newson leads a multi-ethnic cast in a poetic but unflinching exploration of tolerance, intolerance, religion and sexuality.

DV8's new production is based on hundreds of hours of audio interviews collected throughout the UK with people directly affected by these issues. Incorporating dance, text, documentary, animation and film, twenty years on DV8 still refuses to be defined.

DV8 - "To Be Straight With You"

What kind of issues might be addressed within the group?

The issues that are addressed within the group are relevent to the members needs and include: mental health issues, general health and well being, sexual health and relationship, bullying, 'coming out / coming in', safety awarness, religion and sexuality etc.

How might this group help me?

It is the aim of the group to allow young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people to express themselves without fear or redicule, and to form lasting relationship that lessen the fellings of isolation and loneliness.

What happens each week?

A varied programme of events are organised and planned by the members allowing for activites such as; trips to the cinema, bowling, theatre, working on articles for the website, art, photography and creative writing. We are waiting for your innovative ideas.

How confidential is the group?

Confidentiality is considered extremely important within the group setting. It is hoped that agreement between all individuals will be made in order to maintain this.

Do I have to pay?

NO. This service is free to all young gay, lesbian and transgendered people.

How can I make a comment or complaint about x2y?

You can write or telephone Terrence Higgins Trust at the address.

How do I join the group?

You, your parent, guardian or carer can telephone Terrence Higgins Trust, or, call into the drop-in sessions at base25, between 12pm and 5pm weekdays and ask to be referred to x2y. You can also ask your Teacher, School Nurse, or Youth Worker to refer you to x2y, by using the Email form, or call in confidence on;