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VOLUNTEER-WE NEED YOU!

Healthy Gay Nottingham are looking to offer a new Volunteer Programme starting in the Autumn. The first stage will be an open day on Saturday 21^st August 10am till 2.00pm: come in and see what we are all about; what we as a service offer; the kind of volunteer job roles on offer. You choose the level of your involvement. Later in the Autumn we will be organising chats/informal interviews, followed by a couple of Induction sessions. Training is provided and any reasonable travel expenses incurred during volunteering will be re-imbersed. Call us for any extra information or come along to our open day. Check Website for further updates. If you miss the open day, don’t worry; still get in touch with us to arrange an informal chat.

G.M.F.A. Free National Courses

The next GMFA courses in Nottingham run by HGN are “Confident Cruising” and “The Sex Course”.

“Confident Cruising” is being held on Saturday 11th September 10am-5pm

A lack of confidence in sexual situations can force you into accepting whatever sex is on offer rather than what you want. The Confident Cruising course is a one day course and is designed to help you improve your cruising skills, whether you’re in a bar, a sauna, online or just walking down the street.

“The Sex Course” is being held on Saturday 20^th November 10am-5pm

The Sex Course is a one day course where you will find out how your mouth, your cock and balls and your arse work. Unprotected anal sex is the major route of transmission amongst gay men, and many men have concerns about how risky oral sex is. The course includes hints and tips on making sex both safer and more enjoyable and will help you to explore what you want from your sex life in a non-threatening, non-judgemental and fun space.

Both are to be held at the HGN premises at 12 broad Street, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 3AL. To find out more or to book a place on this course or at any of the courses all around the UK go to http://www.gmfa.org.uk

A warning from Nottinghamshire Police:

There will be an increased Police and Local Authority presence from August, in the following areas due to public complaints about inappropriate behaviour:

Rigg Lane Blidworth
Haywood Oaks Blidworth
Blidworth Woods
Nomanshill Wood

Older Men’s Group

Sadly March 20^th saw the last meeting of OMG. We have had to cancel this group due to regular low or no attendance. OMG has been running for many years, starting out as a bereavement group. If you still want to meet up, we suggest coming along to HGN’s drop in every Saturday between 10am – 2pm.

Clinic

New clinic Every FIRST Monday of the month 5pm – 7pm, a ONE-STOP-SHOP where you can receive FREE alternative therapies like:

Reiki and Auricular acupuncture, or get tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections. Contact us for an appointment.

Every Monday, by appointment only, FREE: Sexual Health Screening for gay and bisexual men only
.
It’s held at HGN, The Broad Street Centre, 12 Broad Street, Hockley Nottingham NG1 3AL
(in between the Health Shop and the Broadway Cinema). Call 0771 768 0781 to book an appointment.

New @ HGN: ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

Reiki

Reiki is now available on an appointment basis with a Qualified Reiki Master. Sessions at HGN last approximately 45 minutes and can have the following benefits:

• Reiki helps us to cope with physical illness, depression, stress, anxiety and tension
• Reiki can re-energise a tired body and mind, and helps us to feel refreshed
• It can address minor aches and pains, migraines, shoulder, neck and back problems
• Reiki encourages us to maintain a balance in our lives by providing us with the opportunity to take time out for ourselves and to relax
• Reiki can help you to deal with personal problems (relationships, family, work, grief) with a clearer mind
• It provides you with something to look forward to as an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life

Auricular acupuncture: (That’s small pricks in your ear).

Auricular acupuncture is a holistic balancing treatment originating from China. It focuses on 5 specific points in each ear, which when stimulated by acupuncture needles will rebalance and stimulate those feel-good chemicals in the brain and restore a sense of harmony to your body and mind. This form of acupuncture is particularly useful in temporarily alleviating some of the symptoms associated with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and those post-party blues.

To book an appointment, call 0115 947 6868 or email healthygaynottingham@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk

GOT a Problem?

‘Dear Marj . . .’ is the new advice column that is featured in QB, and gives the LGBT community the opportunity to write in with any worries or concerns about things going on in their lives. Whilst only some questions and replies will be featured in QB, all questions will be directly replied to by ‘Dear Marj ... . .’ via email. Confidentiality is maintained throughout and written consent will be obtained from anyone whose ‘Dear Marj . . .’....question and response is to be published.

‘Dear Marj . . . ‘ can be contacted via email at:
dear.marj-hgn@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk

If you have any news you feel might be of interest please do email it to us. For what’s happening locally also look out for QB available from all good outlets (ok not W.H.Smiths etc.).

E-Mail healthygaynottingham@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk

© Copyright 2007-2010 HGN


		News VOLUNTEER-WE NEED YOU! Healthy Gay Nottingham are looking to offer a new Volunteer Programme starting in the Autumn. The first stage will be an open day on Saturday 21^st August 10am till 2.00pm: come in and see what we are all about; what we as a service offer; the kind of volunteer job roles on offer. You choose the level of your involvement. Later in the Autumn we will be organising chats/informal interviews, followed by a couple of Induction sessions. Training is provided and any reasonable travel expenses incurred during volunteering will be re-imbersed. Call us for any extra information or come along to our open day. Check Website for further updates. If you miss the open day, don’t worry; still get in touch with us to arrange an informal chat. G.M.F.A. Free National Courses The next GMFA courses in Nottingham run by HGN are “Confident Cruising” and “The Sex Course”. “Confident Cruising” is being held on Saturday 11th September 10am-5pm A lack of confidence in sexual situations can force you into accepting whatever sex is on offer rather than what you want. The Confident Cruising course is a one day course and is designed to help you improve your cruising skills, whether you’re in a bar, a sauna, online or just walking down the street. “The Sex Course” is being held on Saturday 20^th November 10am-5pm The Sex Course is a one day course where you will find out how your mouth, your cock and balls and your arse work. Unprotected anal sex is the major route of transmission amongst gay men, and many men have concerns about how risky oral sex is. The course includes hints and tips on making sex both safer and more enjoyable and will help you to explore what you want from your sex life in a non-threatening, non-judgemental and fun space. Both are to be held at the HGN premises at 12 broad Street, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 3AL. To find out more or to book a place on this course or at any of the courses all around the UK go to http://www.gmfa.org.uk A warning from Nottinghamshire Police: There will be an increased Police and Local Authority presence from August, in the following areas due to public complaints about inappropriate behaviour: Rigg Lane Blidworth Haywood Oaks Blidworth Blidworth Woods Nomanshill Wood Older Men’s Group Sadly March 20^th saw the last meeting of OMG. We have had to cancel this group due to regular low or no attendance. OMG has been running for many years, starting out as a bereavement group. If you still want to meet up, we suggest coming along to HGN’s drop in every Saturday between 10am – 2pm. Clinic New clinic Every FIRST Monday of the month 5pm – 7pm, a ONE-STOP-SHOP where you can receive FREE alternative therapies like: Reiki and Auricular acupuncture, or get tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections. Contact us for an appointment. Every Monday, by appointment only, FREE: Sexual Health Screening for gay and bisexual men only . It’s held at HGN, The Broad Street Centre, 12 Broad Street, Hockley Nottingham NG1 3AL (in between the Health Shop and the Broadway Cinema). Call 0771 768 0781 to book an appointment. New @ HGN: ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Reiki Reiki is now available on an appointment basis with a Qualified Reiki Master. Sessions at HGN last approximately 45 minutes and can have the following benefits: • Reiki helps us to cope with physical illness, depression, stress, anxiety and tension • Reiki can re-energise a tired body and mind, and helps us to feel refreshed • It can address minor aches and pains, migraines, shoulder, neck and back problems • Reiki encourages us to maintain a balance in our lives by providing us with the opportunity to take time out for ourselves and to relax • Reiki can help you to deal with personal problems (relationships, family, work, grief) with a clearer mind • It provides you with something to look forward to as an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life Auricular acupuncture: (That’s small pricks in your ear). Auricular acupuncture is a holistic balancing treatment originating from China. It focuses on 5 specific points in each ear, which when stimulated by acupuncture needles will rebalance and stimulate those feel-good chemicals in the brain and restore a sense of harmony to your body and mind. This form of acupuncture is particularly useful in temporarily alleviating some of the symptoms associated with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, and those post-party blues. To book an appointment, call 0115 947 6868 or email healthygaynottingham@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk GOT a Problem? ‘Dear Marj . . .’ is the new advice column that is featured in QB, and gives the LGBT community the opportunity to write in with any worries or concerns about things going on in their lives. Whilst only some questions and replies will be featured in QB, all questions will be directly replied to by ‘Dear Marj ... . .’ via email. Confidentiality is maintained throughout and written consent will be obtained from anyone whose ‘Dear Marj . . .’....question and response is to be published. ‘Dear Marj . . . ‘ can be contacted via email at: dear.marj-hgn@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk If you have any news you feel might be of interest please do email it to us. For what’s happening locally also look out for QB available from all good outlets (ok not W.H.Smiths etc.). E-Mail healthygaynottingham@nottinghamcity.nhs.uk © Copyright 2007-2010 HGN