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G.M.F.A. Free National Courses

The next GMFA course in Nottingham run by HGN is “HOW TO GET A BOYFRIEND.”

It is being held on Saturday 17th July 10am-5pm 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

NOTTINGHAM PRIDE

Yes it that time of year again, Nottingham Pride is back, bigger and better, now down on the Forest Fields Recreation Ground, off Gregory Boulevard (where Goose Fair is held). Its being held on Saturday 31^st July between 12noon and 8pm, that’s a whole two hours extra to be totally fabulous and free. The Pride March is back this year too, but this time it will be leaving from the Bandstand in the Arboretum meet there at 10.45am, going to the new site,. For more details go to the Nottingham Pride website: www.nottinghampride.co.uk

Our team will be there as always with our stall, staffed with our friendly HGN guys. Come over to our “Love Garden” themed stall and pick up some Healthy Gay Nottingham freebies; free condoms and lube; special limited edition Pride themed Condoms; HGN leaflets and booklets. Come and have a chat with our friendly staff and fill in our survey.

Have a safe and enjoyable Pride, and a big thank-you to all the committee, volunteers, fundraisers and services that put so much effort into making Nottingham Pride such a successful event each year. Look forward to seeing you all there. XX

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 G.M.F.A. Free National Courses The next GMFA course in Nottingham run by HGN is “HOW TO GET A BOYFRIEND.” It is being held on Saturday 17th July 10am-5pm 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 NOTTINGHAM PRIDE Yes it that time of year again, Nottingham Pride is back, bigger and better, now down on the Forest Fields Recreation Ground, off Gregory Boulevard (where Goose Fair is held). Its being held on Saturday 31^st July between 12noon and 8pm, that’s a whole two hours extra to be totally fabulous and free. The Pride March is back this year too, but this time it will be leaving from the Bandstand in the Arboretum meet there at 10.45am, going to the new site,. For more details go to the Nottingham Pride website: www.nottinghampride.co.uk Our team will be there as always with our stall, staffed with our friendly HGN guys. Come over to our “Love Garden” themed stall and pick up some Healthy Gay Nottingham freebies; free condoms and lube; special limited edition Pride themed Condoms; HGN leaflets and booklets. Come and have a chat with our friendly staff and fill in our survey. Have a safe and enjoyable Pride, and a big thank-you to all the committee, volunteers, fundraisers and services that put so much effort into making Nottingham Pride such a successful event each year. Look forward to seeing you all there. XX 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