On Saturday I attended OUTReach Cumbria's LGBT Consortium at the Enterprise Center, Carlisle. It was a good turn out with around 10 people there including myself.

We discussed issues that affect LGB and T Cumbrians including Health (including Mental Health), Education/Employment and Housing. We also made a wish list of what we'd like including 24 hour access to support, an LGBT hub serving all of Cumbria, partnership working across all sectors and last but not least a bottomless pit of money!
 
As well as those we discussed what the needs of LGB and T Cumbrians, some of these were Access to peer support, places to socialize (other than pubs and clubs), Telephone helpline for advice and information and raising awareness. There is much more on the list and we discussed a lot more which I'll add to the site at some point in the near future.

All in all it was a productive meeting and it was great to meet new people and old friends. If you ever get the chance to come along to any LGBT events etc. please come along and support your community.