Bristol Crisis Service for Women 0117 925 1119

http://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/

PO Box 654 Bristol BS99 1XH  - Office tel: 0117 927 9600

Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard   0117 922 1328

BLAGS  provide information and support to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transvestite community. We also provide support to people concerned about issues to do with their sexuality, as well as to anyone with concerns about a friend or relative. Our lines are normally open from: 8pm to 10pm on Monday-Thursday.

Contact: switchboard
Email: email(at)bristolblags.org.uk
Website: http://www.bristolblags.org.uk/

Bristol Rape Crisis Helpline 0117 929 8868

Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm and Sunday 3 - 5pm

Bristol Rape Crisis is a specialist support service for women and girls in Bristol who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any point in their lives. The open days and time for the helpline are Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm and Sunday 3 - 5pm on (0117) 929 8868. The new helpline is run by women for women, is a confidential and independent women-centred service. If you are an organisation or an individual wanting to know more about our service, becoming a volunteer, friend or supporter you can contact Bristol Rape Crisis Centre by email: info@bristolrapecrisis.org.uk

Women's Independent Alcohol Support

Women-only group by and for women who have/had alcohol issues. It seeks to provide friendship and support, without promoting specific treatment/recovery philosophies.  WIAS meet Saturday afternoons, in Bristol, but other times and places may be arranged. Small, friendly group that offers a real alternative to women, arrange outings, information sessions and regular, informal meetings on Saturday afternoons.  All women are welcome, but we ask that they do not have a drink before they come.

Contact: via The Women’s Alcohol Dependency Project.
Phone: 0117 373 8797

Womankind, Bristol - Helpline 0845 458 2914

http://www.womankindbristol.org.uk/

Womankind provides women in the Bristol area with free or affordable professional counselling, psychotherapy and on-going support irrespective of sexual orientation, age, race or lavel of ability, and can help with mental health issues of all kinds, from rape to depression, parenting and bereavement.

3rd Floor Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE

Office fax: 0117 916 6462

email: info@womankindbristol.org.uk

BLiS - Bath Lesbians into Socialising

We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:30

Phone: 07891 563 127
Email: blisinfo(at)aol.com

Gaywrite

Women Only book/writing group 1st Wednesday of the month 8.30pm at the Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF

Email: bristolgaywrite(at)yahoo.co.ukwww.myspace.com/gaywrite
Website: http://www.myspace.com/gaywrite

Missing Lesbians.

Missing Lesbians.co.uk is a free service allowing women to search for events in the areas we cover, currently Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.  Contact us (link below) to get your lesbian event, group or organisation listed. Many if not most of the events listed on this site are women only but not all so please check the details if this is important to you. Organisers, don't forget missing lesbians when you promote your next women only or lesbian event.  Currently listing lesbian events Bristol, lesbian events Wales, lesbian events Devon, lesbian events cornwall

Email:  listings[at]missinglesbians[dot]co[dot]uk
Website:http://www.missinglesbians.co.uk/
Blog: http://www.missinglesbians.co.uk/blogger.html

Off the Cuff

Women-only comedy show improvisation workshops. Michelle McMorrow (Off the cuff - London, Spank the Phoney & The Jezebelles Bristol) presents the chance to explore your creative and comedic abilities and learn new skills in a supportive and fun environment... where the rules of improvisation releases your creative flow! All women welcome. This group is not currently running, but get in touch if you are interested in taking part in future.

Contact: Michelle
Phone: 0791 941 0919

Pink Herrings

Social group for the more mature lesbian (well over thirty) who aren't necessarily into the scene type things.... the walking groups are always popular and in the last few months there has been a day at the races, theatre group outings, not the school sports day as well as the social meetings. We meet the first and third Thursday of the month at the Watershed in Bristol. Pink Herrings also produce a regular email newsletter of events in the area, get in touch with them if you would like to be on the list.

Contact: Dot
Phone: 01179861529 FFI (so she knows to look out for you)

Sociability

New online discussion network for women to arrange civilised social activities, organise transport sharing to events, and general sharing of information in Bristol and thereabouts. Activities so far have included cinema visits, dining out, the prospect of an allotment group emerging, and really anything at all that people feel inclined to suggest. If you'd like to join the network, please send you email address to

Contact: Debra
Email: badasst(at)gmail(dot)com

South West Walking Group -

A new group with regular Saturday walks

Email: sw_walkingwomen(at)yahoo.co.uk for more info

Walking Group

Slighly shorter walks (4-6 miles) than WWW and a gentler pace. Once a month on a Sunday.

Contact: Alison
Phone: 0117 9714818
Email: aliwatt(at)hotmail.co.uk for more info

Wild Walking Women.

Walking group for lesbians, meet the 2nd Sunday of the month, walks: 6 - 8 miles in and around the Bristol/Bath Area, sometimes further. We do not always manage a pub on route but you are guaranteed a friendly welcome.

Contact: Fiona
Phone: 07980 418676

Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team

Fast-paced Frisbee group open to all women.

Contact: Mel
Phone: 0117 974 2066
Email: mellissa_warren(at)hotmail.com

Women Zone Wales

Exellent Magazine connecting women across Wales, available online, by subscription, at: http://www.womenzonewales.co.uk/

Planet Amoeba

Women's social night with occasional live music / DJ. For any further details join our Facebook group.  Free entry

Address: Club Amoeba, Kings Rd., Clifton
Social Networking: Facebook Group 'Planet Amoeba'
Opening times: every second Thursday of the month.  8.30pm-midnight

10 Kings Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 4AB

The Lounge, (formerly Bar Prague)

Mostly female staffed bar on the main street at Old Market, growing in popularity amongst Bristol women.

Address: Old Market Street, Bristol.

The Lucky Lady Club

A social evening for women who like women, brought to you in the plush surroundings of the Haus Bar.

Contact: the Lucky Lady Club
Address: Hausbar, 52 Upper Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XP
Email: theluckyladyclub(at)yahoo.co.uk