Newsletter

The days are shortening and darkness is becoming a cosy blanket in the evening. But don’t sit at home on your own - come and watch an LGBT movie with your friends! From this month you can enjoy this not only in Inverness but also in Caithness – with its growing LGBT social group. Two films will be shown this month: ‘Better than Chocolate’ in Inverness and ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ in Wick.

This newsletter is accompanied by a questionnaire for those of you living in Highland. It has been 18 months since we started organising LGBT events based on the needs assessment that we did then. It is important for us to evaluate our activities; we are curious to know what you think of our events and the suggestions you may have for us. Please take a few minutes to fill in the
questionnaire and send it back to us in the envelope provided.

We are also happy to announce an event that we will organise in December. On Wednesday 10 December James Morton, Scottish Transgender Alliance Project co-ordinator, will give a talk on the findings of ‘Beyond Binaries: Addressing the Health Service Provision Needs of People with Fluid Non-Binary Gender Identities and Sexualities’. This will be part of the monthly T group (group for people who identify as transgender) evening at THT.

Last but not least I would like to draw your attention to the latest excellent themed websites that have been launched by THT: Gaybritain (for gay migrant workers), drugfucked (drugs,
sex and gay sex), family matters (lgb and families).

Enjoy the autumnal weather and the colourful display that comes with it.

Agnes

Sexual Health

Free, anonymous and confidential testing;
STI Screening: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis
Hep B and Hep C Testing: with direct referral to Hep C Clinic
Hep B Immunisation
HIV Testing: Lab test or Point of Care Testing
Family Planning advice, prescribing of oral contraception
Pregnancy Testing
Emergency Contraception

Drop In: Monday – Friday from 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Every Tuesday from 5pm - 7pm

Appointments can be arranged by calling 01463 711585


Needle Exchange
Monday – Friday from 1.30pm - 4.00pm


Drop-In for sex workers
Monday 6th October from 12noon – 2pmMonday 20th October from 12 noon – 2pm

Social Gatherings

Monday 6 October 12-2pm at THT - LGBT Drop-in lunch

Wednesday 15 October 7-9pm at THT - T group. For those who identify as Transgender – in all its variety.

Thursday 9 October 6.30-9pm Thurso - LGBT CAITHNESS Film night: Priscilla
All lgbt people welcome at the ‘Yard’ The Shore, Wick, Thurso. Contact Jon on 07749 517826 for more information.

Tuesday 21 October 6-8pm at THT - HepC positive Support Group.
A group to meet other people who are HepC+, whether on treatment or not.

Wednesday 29 October 7-9pm at THT - Movie Evening: Better than Chocolate

Friday 24 October 12-2pm at THT - HIV positive support group.

Movie Night

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Three drag queens undertake a road trip across Australia in this

Oscar-winning musical comedy drama.

Thursday 9 October 6.30pm
‘The Yard’ The Shore, Wick KW1 4UL

Movie Night

Better Than Chocolate

Maggie has recently moved out on her own, and has started a relationship with another woman, Kim. However, Maggie's mother Lila and brother are forced to move into her tiny loft sublet with her. Maggie's freedom is compromised, and she believes she must keep her blossoming affair a secret.

Wednesday 29 October 7-9 pm
THT, 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness