Clare Project
The Clare Project is a self-supporting group based in Brighton. Our main activity is a weekly drop-in on Tuesday afternoons which is open to anyone who wants to explore issues around gender identity. The drop-in is from 2.30 to 5.30 pm every Tuesday, except the first Tuesday of each month. On the first Tuesday of each month it takes place from 5 to 7.30 pm, and then from 7.30 pm onwards everyone is welcome to join us in a visit to a local pub or restaurant for a meal. A facilitator and a psychotherapist are at the drop-in each Tuesday. Whilst the group is mainly attended by transgender, transsexual and gender dysphoric people, we aim to be all-inclusive as we recognise the complexities surrounding the issue of gender identity. More information can be found on the website: www.clareproject.org.uk
'Crafty Art'
'Crafty Art' is a small client-led art group of between two and ten adults with learning disabilities. We meet on Mondays in the Small Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. We are run and supported by Buzz Club and subsidised by Dorset Gardens Methodist Church. For more information about this group please contact Terri Thompson at info@buzzclub.co.uk
Lunch Positive
Every week we get together and offer a healthy and enjoyable meal and a safe and supportive space for all people living with and affected by HIV. The Lunch Club is welcoming, informal and supportive of everyone who visits. We serve a healthy starter, main course, vegetarian option and dessert. You’re welcome to come along any time during opening hours – and there’s no need to ‘book’ ahead. More information can be found on the website: www.lunchpositive.org
AA
The Methodist Church has a long tradition of direct contact with and ministry to women and men who are alcohol dependent. As such "Alcoholics Anonymous" meets every Monday morning at 7.30 am and every Thursday evening at 8 pm at the church and is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. More information can be found on the website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
CA
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem, and help others to recover from their addiction. The members of CA are all recovering addicts who maintain their individual sobriety by working with others. We come from various social, ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds, but what we have in common is addiction. We meet every Saturday morning at 10.30 am and every Sunday evening at 6.30 pm at the church. Anyone who wants to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances (including alcohol and other drugs) is welcome. More information can be found on the website: www.cauk.org.uk
NA
Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. We meet every Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm at the church. More information can be found on the website: www.ukna.org
Throughout the year we work alongside several other groups who access our building on regular basis, they include:-
Dance for Parkinsons: A dance and fellowship group for people affected by Parkinsons disease.
Sussex Defend the NHS: The group brings together NHS Workers, Campaigners and Communities. They are concerned with what is really happening to our NHS. Their aim is to protect the NHS for Patients and Staff through campaigning and raising awareness.