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Hey hey ^_^

I just wanted to know if anyone knows of any good trans support groups for the UK. I am just about the only trans person I ever met and I would like to change that. I spoke to Cindy and she suggested making a thread for this so, here I am :-)

I am personally in the midlands, and I found this group http://www.gender-matters.org.uk/ (http://www.gender-matters.org.uk/)

I have just found it though and so I can't say what its like yet, but I wil report back when I get to go (which will be a couple of months :-| )

Anybody else want to share some links or info on support groups?

Thanks! ^_^
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Rennaisance in Blackpool there's a couple of Midland girls get up there.

Thanks big Kim :-) I think that might be a bit far for me at the moment :-)  there doesn't seem to be much around does there?

Unfortunately, I'm not in the Midlands - just outside Glasgow - but here's a few suggestions;

Do you see a therapist via a gender clinic? The clinics often run multiple support groups, catering from everyone to exclusive groups and also run groups for the partners-of-trans people.

Also, I suppose you could ask your therapist if (s)he treats other people in similar circumstances and ask if they could pass on your info. I met a few people that way, and we usually have nights out every few months :)

X

I'm having the same problem, i'm pretty much on my own as none of my friends and family even know i'm trans! I live in Hull East Yorkshire, I know theres a pretty good scene here, it's making new friends which is dificult.

I went to Gender matters it was really good.  Very friendly and I met good few trans people and they have a good support thing going on there with their own councillor.

I am not sure of anything near hull though,  sorry!

Steph  x

Im pretty sure theres a group that runs in Nottingham (atleast they used to, not sure if they still do, but they might...)

Nottingham Chameleons - Support group

Re-Creation - Support group at New Foresters Pub

Nottingham Invasion.

Theres 3 different groups Ive heard of. I hope that helps.

Hi there
My therapist gave my a list of  web site to check out
Around Derbyshire

WWW.reflections.moonfruit.com (http://www.reflections.moonfruit.com)

      (This is the site he gave me but it takes me to the Wong place)
And

WWW.transcend.org.UK (http://www.transcend.org.uk)

http://www.gayderbyshire.org.uk (http://www.gayderbyshire.org.uk) (Derbyshire friend)

Hope it helps you
I will try gender matters
I am also in the midlands

Hi kira 21, just found your post, I live near Cannock, and have been looking for some help, have rang their new mobile number, but nobody answered, today, but it is good that a place to get in touch with more local, so thanks for your post, lots of love Gloria xx

There is also Genders http://www.genders.moonfruit.com/ (http://www.genders.moonfruit.com/) based in the Midlands.

Does anyone know any groups in the South of the UK? Looking for other girls to talk to. You lovelies can talk to me too if you like :)

I'm in East Anglia , I would like to meet and make friends with anyone in the area, I'm happy to travel out to meet people, honstly I'm really lonely and there seems to be no support groups near me.

London Friend host T on Tuesday which is a discussion/support group for trans people. It's held every fortnight and is really friendly and welcoming.

Quote from: kira21 ♡♡♡ on February 06, 2013, 08:04:46 AM
I am personally in the midlands, and I found this group http://www.gender-matters.org.uk/ (http://www.gender-matters.org.uk/)

I have just found it though and so I can't say what its like yet, but I wil report back when I get to go (which will be a couple of months :-| )

I used to go to the Gender Matters Thursday drop ins when I was living in Birmingham, and found it well worthwhile going. Unfortunately I've since had to move to London, and the last time I went was a couple of years ago.

Last I heard, their funding had run out and they'd had to give up the building they were leasing, hence were no longer hosting the drop ins. I don't know whether that's changed, or whether they're still organising events apart from the drop ins.

There was an LGBT centre of some kind that was supposed to be opening in Birmingham shortly after I moved. I can't remember what it was going to be called and never got to check it out, but maybe that's something else to look into?

Edit: Sorry, I didn't see this was a 2013 post! I'll leave my reply anyway, in case it's of use to anyone.

Quote from: alena on May 23, 2015, 04:34:11 PM
London Friend host T on Tuesday which is a discussion/support group for trans people. It's held every fortnight and is really friendly and welcoming.

Thanks that is great have you got a link or what should I google to find it, I could go to london for a few days and visit family the same time.

http://londonfriend.org.uk/ (http://londonfriend.org.uk/)  :)

Hi anyone from Bournemouth

Hi Yenneffer;
I am from Exeter and I have a Post Op girlfriend that lives in Bournemouth. She has fully transitioned and has had SRS and BA and is a very successful Business woman. If you want to send me your personal Email (send me a PM with the details), I will pass  your contact details onto her. I cannot guarantee she will make contact, but I can ask for you.

I also have some TG friends in Devon and there is an excellent support group I can put you onto in Torquay.
JudithLynn

Hi Kira21;
You might try any of these. I went to all three recently whilst in my UK Property (I commute between the UK, the Far East & Australia).

The WayOut Club (Night Club) in London (see: http://www.thewayoutclub.com) where I had a great night out with a Girlfriend. Every Saturday in the Minories near Tower Bridge.

A TG Club in Brentwood (Essex http://www.transliving.co.uk/events.html) where  I met a really very nice Pre-Op TS that has just gone full time.

A TG Support group in Torquay in Devon http://www.transfigurations.co.uk). Here I met a a whole bunch of really nice people. Carole (Post OP M2F runs the group) which has predominantly Transgender M2F and F2M in it. They are quite active in the LGBT Community and meet twice a month.

JudithLynn

HEY IM FROM NORWICH uk 22 YEAR OLD ftm ON T for 4 months n bit now
need friends so feel free contact me on here or skype xryankittenx :)

Quote from: ChristineShearing on May 23, 2015, 03:56:31 PM
I'm in East Anglia , I would like to meet and make friends with anyone in the area, I'm happy to travel out to meet people, honstly I'm really lonely and there seems to be no support groups near me.

im from norwich ^-^

Does anyone know any in Manchester? I've been around the village plenty of occasions and its always very friendly, but sometimes I just want to speak to someone who knows what I'm going through.

Hi Kira;

Where are you based in the UK as I have been to a couple of very good groups (I have a house in England and one in Australia) and a job that allow me to sort of commute.
Judith

Hi Emma

Transforum is a group if you are more on the TS side of things. They meet on the last Saturday of each month. Google "Transforum Manchester" and you should find links to both their website and their facebook page. Next TransForum Meeting is today Saturday 28th November from 3.30pm at the LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street Manchester M1 3HF

The organiser is Jenny-Anne.

If you are more on the TV/CD side of things then either Northern Concorde or Manchester Concorde (I can't remember which) is also available. I only went there once.