Other 'Gay' and 'Gay related' groups in the region include...
The GOC
The Gay Outdoor Club is as its title indicates, more for those interested in outdoor pursuits. Monthly walks through out the county, occasional weekends away, plus week long meets at youth hostels thoughout the country. For more information visit www.goc.org.uk
The Freedom Club
The Freedom Club is not just a 'gay' club, it is a social group offering support and friendhip accross the LGBT commmunity, with regular social events at the Westgate Pavilion Theatre, Westgate (near Margate ). The membership includes Gender Realigned, Transvestite, Lesbian, and Gay men. Anybody wishing to contact this group should visit www.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFreedomClub
Older Gays
Despite all the immages portrayed in the Gay press that all gays are nothing but young, cute and trendy disco divas, there is an ever growing population of 'older gays.' Despite age being the bringer of great knowledge, it can also be the bringer of great responcibility to those around them. The Alzheimers Society recognises this need, and offers support and advice to their loved ones and carers; their website has a link dedicted towards older gays and their needs. To find links pertaining to 'gays and gay issues', visit www.alzheimers.org.uk then enter gay into their search, click enter, and that should take you to their enteries on gay issues.
Pride in Canterbury
Not a social group in the manner of Canterbury Area Gay Mens Group, 'Pride in Canterbury' aims to raise the awareness of the LGBT community in east Kent throughout the year. We issue a regular email newsletter, organise talks and other events and aim to encourage other local organisations to recognise the LGBT community. We are pleased to list any LGBT events or organisations on our site. Visit www.prideincanterbury.org.uk for more information, or email prideincanterbury@tiscali.co.uk
GAY PUBS & CLUBS
Canterbury
Girlz 'N' Boyz - New Dover Road
This is one for the young. Although 'Gay' it often has a lot of 'straight' party goers amongst its patrons. For more info visit www.grilsandboys.org.uk
Dover
The Kingfisher - London Road - 92 London Road, Dover. (Towards the Canterbury end) Telephone 01304 219056 www.the-kingfisher.co.uk
The Kingfisher is becoming ever more gay, with all the usual entertainments from their fabulous 'Curry-oke' evenings; a mix of kareoke and a bowl of curry and rice, all for £4.99, quiz evenings, theme evenings, even bingo. Those we know who have visited the Kingfisher have given good reports of of the place, and good reports of the way they keep their beer.
Margate
Sundowners Members Club 1 Albert Terrace, Margate, Kent Tel: 01843 291 299 Sundowners promotes itself as a 'Private Members Club promoting safety and security to members'
Sundowners is a good meeting place for every one; it does not matter if you are Gay, Lesbian, TV or TS. It has weekly entertainment, reasonable prices, a good atmosphere, and most of all, it is Friendly! Opening Times: Mon - Sat til 1am, Sun til 12.30am
Maidstone
The Queen Ann - London Road
The Queen Ann is a town centre Gay pub, with good atmosphere, and some times free mags.
York Old Alehouse
The York Alehouse is on Gabriels Hill, (right in the centre near the Maidstone Cross). The previous owners of the Brewery Tap in Folkestone have moved pubs to run The York, continuing their objectives of running a gay friendly pub, with close liason with the police and displaying Hate Crime posters and the like.
Medway
Rochester and Chatham
Riverside Tavern, 8 Canal Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DR. (01634) 719949. Right next to the Medway and serving great food - cabaret and disco on Saturday nights. Website http://www.riversidetavern.co.uk.
Secrets (Private members club) 12b New Road Ave, Chatham, ME4 4QR. (01634) 832433. Thu-Sun.
Ship Inn 347 High St, Rochester. (01634) 844264. Oldest gay pub in Kent. Predominantly gay but very friendly mixed. Three bars plus newly re-furbished cellar bar for free private hire. Website http://www.rochestership.co.uk.
Links to other groups and organisations.