Contributing


If you have written a story, poem or academic article, or if you read something that you think older dykes would like to read, email your contribution to contact.

Our policy is not to publish email addresses for social groups identified on our website to prevent them from being spammed.

 

So here's how to get in touch with groups that run social activities for older dykes, including ones that don't have their own websites:

 

Sydney

 

Dinner and Discussion evenings (bi-monthly)
Organised by Ten Forty Matrix at Summer Hill.
For location details please email contact@olderdykes.org with your name and a phone number.

 

Dykes for Dinner
Organises restaurant dinners on the second Thursday of every month.
If you are interested in joining this group email
contact@olderdykes.org

 

Women in the Bush
A lesbian bushwalking and social group based in Sydney.
For more information email info@womeninthebush.org.au or go to their website www.womeninthebush.org.au

 

Retiring Women
A social group offering a variety of events including coffee mornings, lunches and theatre nights.
Email contact@olderdykes for the Retiring Women email address

 

The Women's Library
Book discussion, library volunteers, musical groups, art exhibitions 8-10 Brown Street Newtown Tel: 9557 7060
www.thewomenslibrary.org.au

 

Sydney Lesbian Open House
A free, informal discussion/social group ideal for anyone just coming out or for people who have been out for ages but have just lost contact with their community.It is sponsored by the Women's Library in Newtown, Sydney.
http://sydneyopenhouse.freeservers.com/

 

Feminist Bookshop
Special events such as book launches plus useful information and resources
www.feministbookshop.com/index.html

 

JJ's Dance School
Lesbian-run same-sex ballroom and Latin dance school that offers both classes and occasional open dance parties. JJ's also organizes the annual Gay & Lesbian Dance Championship every August.
Email contact@olderdykes to join the JJ's Dance School email list

 

Queer Screen
These are the bent boys and girls behind a whole slew of homo cinema events in Sydney, from the annual Mardi Gras film fest to the yearly Queer Doc fest. To make sure we don't die of gay movie thirst during the rest of the year they have (somewhat) monthly showings of some gay and lesbian film classics.
www.queerscreen.com.au

 

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir
Just for fun singing group that prides itself on a high level of performance. They usually present a few shows a year in Sydney.
www.sglc.org

 

LOTL
Check listings in Lesbians on the Loose - LOTL - they have a monthly magazine and online listings www.LOTL.com

 

Blue Mountains

 

Bush Lemons
Blue Mountains bushwalks and outdoor activities for lesbians
www.pinkmountains.com.au

 

Albury Wodonga

 

LAWS
LAWS (Lesbians of Albury Wodonga) is ten years old. We are basically a very friendly social group. The group is not restricted to any age group. We meet at regular dinners & other functions. Email contact@olderdykes for the LAWS email address.

 

If you are running a social group that you would like to have listed on this page please email details to contact@olderdykes.org

 

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