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Read the latest group news .....
Different Strokes - get ready to dive in!
TransMen Scotland are working with the LGBT Centre for Health
and Wellbeing and City of Edinburgh Council to offer more swimming sessions just for trans people of all identities and at
all stages of transition (or none). Keep an eye out for more information as we hope to get these up and running soon.
Third Hostelling Weekend A Success
In late September 11 transmen returned to enjoy the countryside once again. The walk was
able to be varied to suit everyone, whether for 30 minutes, or returning all the way to the hostel over a few hours.
It was such a clear sky on the Saturday night and there was no light pollution - the sky was ablaze with stars!
The Sunday excursion involved a boat trip, which even those terrified of water took part in. It's always a pleasure
to get together with others in a supportive environment, getting away from our day to day lives.
Annual General Meeting 2008 The meeting was well attended. Reviewing the year showed
how much we've achieved and developed: swimming sessions, the second weekend away, ongoing work with the police including
consultations on policies affecting trans people and much more. With 2 members of the committee stepping down over
the course of the year, it was great to gain a further 2 new members and for a Glasgow member to be affirmed in his role by
the membership. From this position, we aim to build on our successes to date.
26th October 2007:Transmen take to the countryside
This was our second annual weekend away. This time we had exclusive use of a hostel in central Scotland for transmen
to relax, socialise and enjoy the fresh air. In return for the funding we received from LGBT History Month, a workshop
was held. We produced posters featuring the lives of transmen, past and present. We went for a walk on the Saturday and
visited another exciting castle before going our separate ways on the Sunday.
11th September 2007
Free money for the group! Buy online from over 100 retailers, supermarkets, utilities, media and many more.
TransMen Scotland hope this income will fund the group's mobile phone and even provide something towards future
community events. Visit http://www.buy.at/transmenscotland now to find out more.
7-9th September 2007
A fantastic time was had by Transmen Scotland members who attended the residential weekend hosted by the Western Boys, who are based in Somerset. Around 60 guys, with a few friends and family members, got together at the first national
event for around 6 years. There's no doubt the internet cannot replace the experience of being surrounded by people
like oneself.
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