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There is a vibrant Gay scene in Luton! Venues include The California Inn located in Chapel Street, Flame Bar and Nightclub and the Fudge Metrobar

22/09/2007 Three Counties Pride!


With the closure of the Coopers Arms (to be converted into a a wine bar/restaurant called Rufious) it looks like local support for the Gay community seems to be dwindling. However the good news is that a new official group has formed that hopes to organize a local pride event and help the LGBT community. Right now they need volunteers and support check out their site here:

Three Counties Pride

03/10/2006 LGBT Helpline launches

A new Luton arm of the Bucks Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Helpline has been established to support LGBT communities living within the Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire areas.

Volunteers from Luton & Milton Keynes staff the line which will be open every Tuesday from October 3rd as well as the current Thursday evening sessions. Both sessions run from 7.00 - 9.00pm

The LGBT helpline provides a confidential and safe listening ear for LGBT people, friends and family. The helpline will also provide signposting to professional advisors and services as appropriate

Helpline Number: 0800 587 2246

Luton Venues


The California Inn - 82 Chapel Street

See map below for location





Flame Bar and Nightclub - Wellington Street LU1 2QH

Flame Website

See map below for location


Fudge Metro - 23 Dunstable Place LU1 2QT

Fudge Metro


Greenhouse Sauna - 23 Crawley Rd

See map below for location


Venues Near Luton

Bedford
The Clarence St Johns Street Bedford

The Barley Mow - 72 St Loyes Street, Bedford (01234 359355) Bedfords longest established venue.

Watford
Club Vanity - 76 The Parade

Load of Hay pub - 207 Pinner Road,, Watford

Milton Keynes
Pink Punters 2 Watling Street, Bletchley Milton Keynes (01908-377444)

St Albans
Fudge Nightclub Redbourn road between St Albans and Harpenden

Cambridge
Dot Cotton Club

cbgay.com Independent gay website for Cambridge

Magazines

You can pick up most of the magazines below for free at most venues

BOYZ magazine (adult content)

Fyne times

Bent magazine used to be NOW (North of Watford) magazine

The Pink Paper packed with the latest gay news

RixPix Check out Rix Pix for the latest Up Queer Street comic strips

Gay Marriages

General Register Office for advice and information on Civil Partnerships

Women and Equality Unit have useful information on their site

The Gay Wedding Company in association with the Coopers Arms provide the only private venue in Luton and Bedfordshire

Information and Portals

Local gay websites
Q:alliance Brand new site for Mk & Bucks!

Gay Bedfordshire Useful information to gay, bisexual and lesbian people who live in the Bedfordshire region

Bucks Gay Link Good site packed with information, includes forums and news!


The Lodge (Gay advice center) - 14 George Street West (01582-511034)


Luton LGBT Organisations
Luton LGBT Luton's Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender community steering group (new website)

Gay Youth
Out and Proud The site features an online message board, advice and news!

B-Proud Site for LGBT youth in Bedfordshire

Health
L&D Hospital GUM Clinic 01582 497070

Men4Men project at the Lodge

GMFA Action for gay men's health

Bedfordshire Body Positive support and advice for those living with and affected by hiv/aids in Luton, Bedfordshire and surrounding areas

Reporting crime
Bedfordshire Police homophobic crime reporting page

True Vision Project national police sponsored homophobic crime reporting site

Groups

Social groups
Friends Together Social Club Meeting in Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounding area

Beds and Herts Gay Social Group a social network for gay and bisexual men of all ages

Womens groups
Womens Link - Social group for lesbians in Herts & surrounding areas offering support and social contact. PO Box 44, Knebworth, SG3 6ZU

Wandering Women - A walking group for lesbians call 07764577883

Verve Dining social dining club for gay women

Community Support
Herts Gay Community Support friendship and health advice in Hertfordshire

Luton and District rape Crisis Centre 01582 733592

Luton Womans Aid 01582 391856

SAFRA Project Muslim LBT women support organization

Online Communities

Internet meeting/dating portals
Out Everywhere Free contact site

Gaydar Popular personals site

gay.com International Gay chat and internet meeting place

Faceparty Huge online community

Specific interest communities
bi.org Web resources for the bisexual community

Trannyweb large online community for transgendered people

Aven Asexual Visibility and Education Network

Bearhug Club for bears and their admirers

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