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Some of the places that can provide those essential services for Trans-people, recommended by our members.
MAKE-UP - SKIN CARE - HAIR CARE - CLOTHES - NAILS
Inner Beauty
Let Penny help you to release your inner beauty, with options from make-up lessons and mini makeovers to special pamper days that can include confidential advice, facial, make-up, nail painting and even shopping for your own personal style!
Telephone: 07743 639759
email: penny-innerbeauty@hotmail.co.uk
MAKE-OVERS - DRESSING - ESCORTED SHOPPING
Transpose
A Cheshire based make-over & dressing service for all cross-dressers , TV's, TGirls, TS's et al, very discreetly located in a quiet area of Ellesmere Port with ample free parking. Other services include make-up lessons, manicure, pedicure, waxing, postal receiver service, alterations & wig washing.
Telephone: 0151 356 8555 (Mon-Fri 9-5)
07931 311 115 (out of hours)
email: teela@trans-pose.com
HAIR CARE - WIGS - NAILS - BEAUTY - PHOTOGRAPHY
Transfixed
4c Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester, M4 6JG
A transgender Hair & Beauty salon in Manchester, providing wigs, full range of beauty treatments, nails, hairdressing, makeovers and photography in a fully equipped studio.
Telephone: 0161 923 6870
email: info@trans-fixed.co.uk
DRESSING SERVICE - MAKEOVERS - PHOTOGRAPHY
Dress Me Up
A discreet, friendly, quality, Cross Dressing & Transgender Service in Cheshire, established by two friends, Evelyn and Jo. The team have years of experience and knowledge of working with those who wish to have their true feminine side revealed. Services include full colour co-ordinated makeover with choice of colour and style in wigs, nail polish or false nails, choice of dress styles, from French Maid, to that ever so sexy Secretarial look, Blushing Bride or Show girl, and a photo-shoot with a professional photographer.
Telephone: 07791 295682
email:
evelyn@dress-me-up.co.uk
www.dress-me-up.co.uk
BRA & BREAST FORM FITTING
Hour Glass Figure
A site where transgender or crossdressing shoppers can talk in complete confidence to a professional bra and breastform fitter. They also sell corsets and suspenders, hosiery, shapewear, swimwear and underwear.
Helpline (6pm-8pm): 07970 075964
email: sales@hourglassfigure.co.uk
Other on-line support can be found in the LINKS section
SUPPORT FOR WIVES, PARTNERS & FAMILIES
Women Of the Beaumont Society (WOBS)
WOBS runs helplines and a support and discussion Yahoo group for wives, partners, family members, SO's and close friends of TG people.
Helpline (Wales): 01684 578281
email: WOBSMatters@aol.com
Yahoo group: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/wobsmatters
COUNSELLING
Minerva Counselling & Training
Specialising in gender issues, sexuality, disability issues, grief and loss. Minerva Counselling offers a safe place to discuss difficult and personal issues, confidentiality, and honest feedback.
Telephone: 07789 534512
email: mailto:enq@minervacounselling.org.uk
Counselling Directory
A support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact details. This service is free, confidential and easy to use.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY GROUP FOR THE TRANSGENDERED
Sibyls
Sibyls is a UK wide Christian organisation for transgendered people. Weekends are hosted twice a year in different retreat houses throughout the country, plus other occasional meetings. Details from Jay Walmsley.
Telephone: 020 8763 0146
THE CHURCH FOR THE TRANS COMMUNITY
Metropolitan Community Church of Manchester
Regular weekly service on Sundays at 4.30pm - Wilbraham St Ninian's United Reformed Church, Chorlton, Manchester.
MCC welcomes everyone without bias or prejudice and seeks to provide an affirming and non-judgemental atmosphere. Trans members play a full and active part in the church, including leading worship, celebrating Holy Communion, and as members of the church board. MCC also sponsors a monthly trans discussion group which meets at 4.30 pm on the fourth Saturday of each month in the church (www.transforum.org.uk).
Pastor: The Rev Andy Braunston
email: revandy@mccmanchester.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 249 0649
ANNUAL TRANS FESTIVAL
Sparkle
A weekend festival of all things transgender, held each year in Manchester in June. A fun mix of social and support activities, including talks, workshops, meals, clubs, information and so much more.
DINING OUT IN WREXHAM
The Pink Parlour Dining Club
This club has been set up exclusively for Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgender Women and their female friends by the LGBT Wrexham and District. It normally meets on the 3rd Friday of every month.
To
reserve a place or for more information:
telephone Keith Drury on 07834776603
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