Positive Gay Men’s Weekend
posted: 17/03/2010
The next of these popular residential weekends for HIV positive gay men will be in May, in Whaley Bridge. The residential weekend is an opportunity to explore and discuss issues around living with HIV with other men in a safe and comfortable environment.
The weekend is facilitated by Colin Armstead, George House Trust Service and Development Manager, and Alistair Gault, a freelance trainer. A George House Trust counsellor will also be available over the weekend.
You must have been diagnosed HIV positive for longer than 12 months to take part in the weekend.
Transport, meals and accommodation are all provided free of charge with funding from the Elton John Aids Foundation.
When?
Friday May 14th (early evening) to Sunday evening 16th May 2010
What have other men said?
'The weekend has given me a real boost and I feel now like I can face some of my issues in a constructive way and really move forward'
Thanks for a great weekend which has helped me think about how I deal with some of my fears and anxieties about living with HIV'
The weekend gave me a sense of space and safety to be able to talk more confidently about living with HIV now and in the future'
Booking
If you would like to know more about the weekend, or you would like to book a place, please email Colin or call him on 0161 274 4499. The booking form is below.
Booking Form
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November Gay Men's Residential
posted: 08/10/2009
The popular residential weekend for gay men living with HIV returns once more, on Friday November 6th to Sunday 8th.
Gay men living with HIV have the chance to join others for a weekend to explore what living with HIV means for you. It's a safe and secure place and time to talk about these issues.
This weekend runs from the late afternoon Friday November 6th to Sunday 8th, and we are staying in Whaley Bridge. Whaley Bridge is on the River Goyt in the High Peak, Southeast of Stockport. In this photograph, Whaley Bridge is visible in the valley bottom, left of the reservoir dam.
This weekend is the opportunity for a small group of gay men to explore issues around living with HIV in a safe and secure environment. You need to have been diagnosed for at least one year to join this weekend.
Topics will include:
• Living day to day with HIV
• Planning for the future
• Support networks
These weekends are popular and make a real difference in men's lives and outlook.
Free transport, meals, accomodation. You will be expected to share a room with one other person.
If you would like to know more about the weekend please email Colin or phone him on 0161 274 4499.
To request a place please fill in the booking form and email it to Colin. The booking form is here Please apply before Monday 26 October.
Residential Weekends are funded by a grant from Elton John Aids Foundation.
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HIV+ Gay Men's Weekend
posted: 07/05/2009
Gay men living with HIV have the chance to join others for a weekend to explore what living with HIV means for you. It's a safe and secure place and time to talk about these issues.
This weekend runs from the late afternoon Friday June 5th to Sunday June 7th, and we have booked a place in Whaley Bridge.
Whaley Bridge is on the River Goyt in the High Peak, Southeast of Stockport.
In this photograph, Whaley Bridge is visible in the valley bottom, left of the reservoir dam.
This weekend is the opportunity for a small group of gay men to explore issues around living with HIV in a safe and secure environment.
Topics will include:
• Living day to day with HIV
• Planning for the future
• Support networks
These weekends are popular and make a real difference in men's lives and outlook.
Free transport, meals, accomodation
The weekend is free of charge including transport to and from the venue, meals and accommodation.
You will be expected to share a room with one other person.
If you would like to know more about the weekend please contact Colin by email or phone 0161 274 4499.
The booking form is here
Please apply before the end of May to be considered for a place.
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Last Bookings - Gay Men's Residential
posted: 31/10/2008
This weekend is an opportunity for a small group of HIV positive gay men to spend time, in a relaxed and safe environment, discussing issues around living with HIV.
The weekend runs from late afternoon on Friday 14th to late afternoon on Sunday 16th November.
The weekend takes place in the old Pennine market town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and is completely free of charge including transport, meals and accommodation.
If you are interested in taking part in the weekend please contact Colin - 0161 274 4499 or by email for further details.
book now
Please note that places on this weekend are strictly limited and the weekend has just a few spaces left.
The booking form can be downloaded.
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Weekend Residential for Gay Men
posted: 16/09/2008
This weekend is an opportunity for a small group of HIV positive gay men to spend time, in a relaxed and safe environment, discussing issues around living with HIV.
From late afternoon on Friday November 14th to late afternoon on Sunday 16th November.
The weekend takes place in the old Pennine market town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and is completely free of charge including transport, meals and accommodation.
If you are interested in taking part in the weekend please contact Colin - 0161 274 4499 or colin@ght.org.uk - for further details.
book now
Please note that places on this weekend are strictly limited and early booking is advised.
The booking form can be downloaded here.
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