Lesbian Wellington

OutTakes 2008

Sadly there won't be an OutTakes Film Fest in 2008 - not enough ticket sales / sponsorship / committee volunteers. But there will be some film screenings during the year - the first on 12th June.

And hey this looks like another chance for you to do your queer community service - more info at www.outtakes.org.nz.

Armstrong & Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians

The Armstrong & Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians provides financial support for lesbian community activities in the Wellington region. Visit the Trust website www.lesbiantrust.org.nz for information about how to apply for grants, and how to donate or make bequests to the Trust.

Applications for the next round of grants close on July 31 2008.

Exhibition: Assume Nothing

• at The NewDowse, Lower Hutt
• April 12 -August 31, 2008

Assume Nothing, a challenging and sensitive exploration of the complex world of gender diversity, features 23 outstanding images by photographer Rebecca Swann, eight animated portraits and a documentary by award-winning film maker, Kirsty McDonald.

Queers Gone Kiwi

Queers Gone Kiwi is New Zealand's mostly social group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Immigrants. They gather every Wednesday from 6pm at S&M (Scotty and Mals cocktail bar and lounge at 176 Cuba St). Just turn up or email queersgonekiwi@yahoo.co.nz if you haven't been before or it has been a while and you would like to be introduced to the group. QGC also organise other events from time to time.

School's Out

School's Out is a support and hang out group for gay, lesbian, bi, transgender and questioning teenagers (12-22) in the Greater Wellington area. They meet thursday afternoons in Wellington Central, as well as having weekend and holidays things to do. Check http://www.gaywellington.org/schoolsout.htm for more information, or email them at queer_schools_out@hotmail.com.

The Gay Welfare website www.gayline.gen.nz has podcasts of queer youth sharing their stories of coming out. The first is Mike from schools Out.

Gay Helpline

An information and advice service for lesbian, gay, trans, questioning, coming out, whatever. More info at www.gaywellington.org/ or phone them at 4737878.

Lesbian writers and poets group

Laura in Marton would like to start a writers and poets group in the Rangitikei, Wanganui and Manawatu area. It will be open to any lezzie who really who likes to pull words together in creative ways and is interested in connecting with other writers. more ....

Rainbow families

There is a national Rainbow Families website and emailing list www.rainbowfamiliesnz.org to exchange information around NZ and also just to chat about raising our kids LBGT style!

Rainbow Families Wellington is a regional eGroup for local and regional activities, events and news. Activities are organised for the second Sunday of each month.

Keeping it safe - a sexual and reproductive health guide for same sex attracted women

The NZ Family Planning Association have produced a booklet for any woman who has sex with women. It's practical guide on reducing risks, and maintaining sexual, reproductive and mental health.

Copies can be obtained from LILAC library.
Or for up to two free copies please send a stamped self addressed A5 envelope to:
  FPA Resource Unit, P.O. Box 11515, Wellington
3-50 copies cost $10 (postage and handling)

Galaxies

The Galaxies gay & lesbian Christian group meets at St Andrews on The Terrace, upstairs in the common room. Meetings are normally at 5.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Check the GalaXies website www.galaxies.dns2go.com for more information.

TV guide

GayNZ.com have an excellent guide to TV programmes of interest.

Lesbian Radio Programme

The weekly Lesbian Radio Programme is broadcast on Sundays, 10 - 11 am, on Wellington Access Radio 783 AM.

Visit www.accessradio.org.nz/lesbian_community.html, where you can listen to or download podcasts of the last three programmes. Each Sunday's programme will be online the next day and will be available for three weeks. Listening directly gives good sound quality on a good urban dialup connection. Broadband helpful for the downloading option, however, as the files are over 11 Mb [download time 35-45min with good urban dialup].