RESOURCES FOR TRANSWOMEN

Some of the places that can provide those essential services for Trans-people, recommended by our members.

STYLE & IMAGE CONSULTANT

Makeover Girl - Gill Springgay
Makeover Girl is about helping the transgender community to feel confident about their looks.
email: msmakeovergirl@yahoo.co.uk  Web: www.makeovergirl.co.uk

COSMETICS - NAIL & BEAUTY PRODUCTS - JEWELLERY

Sylvia Parry, Virgin Vie Consultant
Virgin Vie sell a wide range of cosmetics, skincare from Switzerland, make-up from Milan, and bath and body treats. They also offer a selection of chic jewellery. Sylvia can assist you with choosing the products that are right for you.
email: sylparry@aol.com  Web: www.myvirgincosmetics.co.uk/sylviaparry

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.
email: evelyn@dress-me-up.co.uk  Web: www.dress-me-up.co.uk

SUPPORT & GUIDANCE

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.
email: WOBSMatters@aol.com  Yahoo group: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/wobsmatters 
Web: www.gender.org.uk/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.
email: enq@minervacounselling.org.uk  Web: www.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.
Web: 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: 0208-763-0146 Web:www.sibyls.co.uk  email enquiries@sibyls.co.uk

THE CHURCH FOR THE TRANS COMMUNITY

Metropolitan Community Church of Manchester
Regular weekly service on Sundays at 4.30pm - Wibraham St Ninian's church, Wilbraham Rd / Egerton Road South, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0XJ. .
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 the monthly meetings of Transforum Trans Discussion Group which meets at 4.30 pm on the fourth Saturday of each month in the church hall and is a discussion and mutual help and support group for all transgendered people.
Pastor: The Rev Andy Braunston
email: revandy@mccmanchester.co.uk   Web: www.mccmanchester.co.uk

COSMETIC SURGERY

Agave Clinic, Marbella, Spain.
This is the only maxillofacial centre which specialises in Full Facial Feminization (FFS) Surgery in Europe.
Dr. Bart van de Ven, who studied under Dr. Douglass Ousterhoust in California, works closely with a team
of plastic and maxillofacial surgeons to develop individualised treatment plans.
The clinic also provides a patient coordinator for each client who will assist along the way with all the minute details in
planning for surgery. Free consultations are conducted monthly in London and Dublin.
Contact: Lilia Koss, Patient Coordinator ++34-952-864-191
email: lilia@agaveclinic.com  Web: www.agaveclinic.com

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) 07931-311115 (out of hours)
e-mail: teela@trans-pose.com  Web: www.trans-pose.com

HAIR REMOVAL, COUNSELLING, HYNOTHERAPHY, Etc

Millie Ashton
I work from home so offer a safe and privet environment for the following treatments;
Hair Removal (Intense Pulse Light), Counselling (person centred), Hypnotherapy, Swedish Body Massage,
Hopi Ear Candling, Reiki, Thai Herbal heat packs.
 
Telephone - 07506 250671
e-mail: memyselfanditherapies@gmail.com
Web: www.cheap-hair-removal.co.uk or www.memyselfanditherapies.co.uk

ANNUAL TRANS FESTIVALS

Sparkle
A weekend festival of all things transgender, held each year in Manchester in early July. A fun mix of social and support activities, including talks, workshops, meals, clubs, information and so much more.
Web: www.sparkle.org.uk 

Some Book Recommendations From Our Transforum Group Members

At the March 2005 meeting of our discussion group, the following books were put forward as having been of particular interest in the areas of gender, identity, sexuality and transition.

Many of these titles are still in print and available for purchase via online booksellers such as Amazon. In some cases, used copies of out-of-print titles can be obtained from re-sellers through your Amazon account.

Copies of these titles should also be available through the public library service for those who would prefer to borrow rather than buy. Remember, by placing requests for these books and encouraging libraries to stock them, you are helping to put these titles within reach of other readers who may themselves be dealing with trans issues and are seeking good material.