TRANSCEND is a mutual support and discussion group, linked to Macclesfield Pride, for all Transgender/Gender Variant People (TG, TS, IS, NB, GQ, TV/CD) and their partners, families, allies, and supporters.
We hold monthly meetings at various locations in Macclesfield and surrounding areas, and invite anyone to join us for an informal chat. We encourage you to dress in whatever feels comfortable, as we aim to make this a group where we can ‘be ourselves’.
We have a supportive Facebook group and facilitators/co-ordinators of this group are a transwoman with personal experience of many of the areas focused on by the group, and an LGBTQ+ ally, with extensive experience of family support and vast knowledge of the local community.
Contact details: Kay: 07922 459200 Sue: 07881 725936
Email: Maccpride@hotmail.com Facebook Group: TRANSCEND
www.maccpride.org www.cheshireeast.cov.uk/livewell
We have a core group of members with a range of knowledge, experience, and skills, who are prepared to take telephone calls and speak 1-1 with people.
We are not a helpline but have lived through experiences which others may be able to relate to including:
- Knowledge of the effects of MTF/FTM gender affirming hormones and surgery options, and organisations able to offer timely treatment privately.
- Knowledge of equality legislation and rights, including around NHS for bridging care and access to “single sex spaces”.
- Advice on shapewear, clothing, everyday make up and grooming. • How to change government ID and to obtain gender recognition
- Advice on speech and language (with or without surgery) and around body language and gait • Motivation, confidence building, makeup skills
- Open to discussion about topics such as body issues, difficult home life, abandonment, and other social issues
- Working with disabled and older people
- Experience of mental health issues – we can talk to people and try to reassure them that there is help there and there are people who will listen.
- Mental Health professional knowledge.
- Deaf awareness and communication skills
We do welcome any age to the group, but given many of the places we meet are in venues where alcohol is served, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
MaccPride TRANSCEND Posts
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Mikki Tiamo Website
And article from one of our MaccPride committee members, Mikki Tiamo, on how to come out as Trans to your family and friends : I …
TRANSCEND planned events Feb-July 2023
TRANSCEND have organised planned events to ensure they have the chance to meet up each month as well as having support on line via FaceBook …
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022
A TIME FOR REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION Sunday 20th November 17:15 onwards, Sackville Gardens, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3WA Join Sparkle – The National Transgender Charity …
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Transgender Related Posts
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Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 by a small group, to memorialise the murder of black transgender woman Rita Hester and Chanelle Pickett …
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TRANSCEND Meet&Eat 29th March 2023
TRANSCEND Meet&Eat is Weds 29 March, 12 noon onwards at Rising Sun Macc. It’s a complete sell out so only those already confirmed and paid …
Mikki Tiamo Website
And article from one of our MaccPride committee members, Mikki Tiamo, on how to come out as Trans to your family and friends : I …
TRANSCEND planned events Feb-July 2023
TRANSCEND have organised planned events to ensure they have the chance to meet up each month as well as having support on line via FaceBook …
Transgender Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️
The Transgender Day of Remembrance or International Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day that is held annually on the 20th November to memorialise those …
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022
A TIME FOR REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION Sunday 20th November 17:15 onwards, Sackville Gardens, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3WA Join Sparkle – The National Transgender Charity …
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TRANSCEND Meet Up 🏳️⚧️October 2022
🏳️⚧️ TRANSCEND- celebrating 3 years of increasing visibility and reducing negativity. Kay Lomas and Sue Armitt would love to see you at the meet up Wednesday …
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
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