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Derbyshire Friend

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About Me

Derbyshire Friend Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Support Service is a registered local charity providing a range of FREE services. We offer confidential advice, information and supportive listening to LGBT people in Derbyshire, including their families and friends, and anyone who may be questioning their sexuality.

What does Derbyshire Friend offer?

* Confidential face to face services.

* Confidential phone line and internet services.

* Sexual health information, advice and resources.

* Social support groups for men and women.

* Warm and friendly drop-in service.

* 'Love Knows No Gender' LGBT Youth Forum.

* Advice and information.

* Support to community groups and events.

* Sign posting to other services.

* Library resources and free internet access.

* Volunteering and training opportunities.

For a confidential chat please call the Derbyshire LGBT Switchboard on:

(01332) 349333 (Tues, Wed & Thurs) 10am - 1pm & 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
click here for website /P.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who lives, works or studies in Derbyshire and who has concerns regarding sexuality.

My Blog

**BANNED ADVERT** Heinz Mayo Advert- June 08

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl0bkv0jCCM
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:33:00 GMT

Beanz Meanz Bigotz - Boycott Heinz

Video: The gay advert that Heinz decided to pull By Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk " June 24, 2008  Heinz statement in full: "Heinz UK today confirmed that it withdrew a UK TV commercial for Deli M...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:38:00 GMT

Karen MacLean - T-Junction, Sadly Passed on.

Karen MacLean who was one of the founder members of T-Junction has sadly passed away. Karen will be fondly remembered for her compassion and for fighting for Trans rights in Derbyshire.  A sad lo...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 03:26:00 GMT

Free Advice, info & guidance on Benefits, Housing etc

Do you need information on Benefits? Do you need advice about jobs, employment, training or volunteering? Do you need support with your housing needs, neighbourhood disputes or bullying at work? &nbs...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 06:58:00 GMT

FREE Jobs Skills Training, Help & Advice

Job Skills @ DF Getting a job, getting the best for you! Derbyshire Friend is now offering free help and support for people seeking employment, training and education opportunities. What can we do?...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT

Confidential Chlamydia Testing Now Available

We can now offer FREE confidential Chlamydia testing at our premises in the centre of Derby. Along with information, advice and guidance on all aspects of sexual health. Drop-in between 9am - 1.30pm M...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:06:00 GMT

New Derbyshire Youth Groups

We are starting two new lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans youth groups in Derbyshire.  We are re-opening G.L.O.B.E. in Swadlincote in partnership with Derbyshire Youth Services.  First n...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:20:00 GMT