Come join us at MayDay Rooms, Fleet Street, London, UK for a fun and informative event on writing Queer characters and stories. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is for you! Learn how to craft authentic and diverse Queer characters that will resonate with readers. Get tips on creating compelling storylines that celebrate the Queer experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hone your craft and connect with other writers. See you there!
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Talk it out
Join our weekly online discussion group. Participants can connect with fellow LGBTQ+ people, while exploring a wide range of topics affecting the community.
Discussions will begin from Wednesday 13th March and every Wednesday for 8 weeks from 7-8.30pm.
To sign up email [email protected] quoting ‘Talk it out’
Queer East London Fest
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2024 at our Queer East London Fest!
You can look forward to film screenings, panel discussions, creative activities, food & refreshments, games and workshops and more!
This event is a partnership between the Positive East, elop & the Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Community Forum.
LGBTQ+ Intersections Conference
Working with LGBTQ+ people with intersecting marginalised identities
LGBTQ+ issues have been prominent in the media and political discourse in recent years and many of our organisations have had a greater focus on how best to support our LGBTQ+ service users and communities. Many of us have attended LGBTQ+ awareness trainings and worked to make our services more inclusive and accessible for LGBTQ+ people.
However, we frequently talk about the LGBTQ+ community, as if all LGBTQ+ people have a single similar experience, failing to recognise the diversity of our communities, or the specific experiences, needs and barriers faced by LGBTQ+ people with other intersecting marginalised identities.
Building on our previous See The Spectrums (SEND) and Faith and Sexualities conferences, the Intersections conference brings together professionals, academics and community members to discuss these issues, looking at the impact of being a minority within a minority and the unique needs faced by people with intersecting marginalised identities. We will have a range of speakers and workshops discussing the intersections of LGBTQ+ and disability, faith, class, race and family/parenting.
This conference will improve your service provision, recognising the unique experiences and needs of the diverse members of our communities. The conference will encourage collaboration in developing solutions to provide culturally competent holistic support for all who require it.
The event is open to anyone supporting LGBTQ+ people, with particular relevance for those working in frontline youth and community and support services, education, mental health, and LGBTQ+ organisations.
Conference Schedule
Speakers and workshops TBA. Times on agenda are subject to change anytime before event date.
Additional information
Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be provided, and a light vegetarian buffet lunch will be served. If you have any dietry requirements such as allergies, please email [email protected].
Car Parking: Parking is available (discounted) and is booked through the ‘Just Park Parking’ app, available on play store and apple store. Type ‘Victoria Hall’ in the “where are you going” box and then select a date and time. Click the best option for you. Britannia (Arundel Gate) car park is the shortest distance from Victoria Hall at £7.50 for the full day. Proceed to checkout to reserve and pay for your parking space.
Travel: The train and bus station is located 5-10 minutes from Victoria Hall if travelling by foot. The postcode of Victoria Hall is S1 2JB and is located opposite The Crucible Theatre.
Accesibility: The accesible entrance to Vicoria Hall is the main entrance on Norfolk Street.
Disabled parking bays are available along Norfolk Street.
There is step free and lift access throughout the building.
There will be a BSL interpreter for all talks in the main hall. Please contact us in advance if you require BSL interpreter in workshops so we can ensure this is available in the required workshops.
A quiet/sensory room and separate prayer room will be available for use throughout the event.
Please email [email protected] with any queries or to advise us of any additional support you may need to attend and fully participate in the conference. This may include arranging workshop handouts in different formats, reserved seating in certain rows/areas, space/water for assistance dogs or any other accessibility requirements that we can make advance preparation for.
Online: We will be live-tweeting throughout the event, using the hashtag #Intersections24, tag @SAYiTSheffield to join the conversation.
Photographs: Filming and photography will take place during the event. If you do not want to appear in any photos, please notify a member of staff at the event where they will provide a badge to wear.
🏳️🌈🎳🏓🥳 Gay Bowling and Ping Pong Party – Sun 21 January 2024 🏳️🌈🎳🏓🥳
We are delighted to invite you to our launch of Gay Bowling and Ping Pong Party at Brewdog Waterloo.
If you wish to bowl please purchase a ticket in advance, as bowling spaces are limited to a maximum of 48 bowling participants. Tickets are £13.50 per person and includes the ping pong party and regular table tennis too at no extra cost, which start after bowling.
If you do not wish to bowl or will be arriving later into the event, the ping pong party and regular table tennis commences around 6pm. The fee is £4.50 per person and can be paid upon arrival when checking in with us. We accept card, contactless and cash.
DETAILS:
We have exclusive use of the bowling lanes at Brewdog Waterloo, followed by exclusive use of the Table Tennis lounge at the same venue.
Two bowling games are INCLUDED in the ticket price.
So, join us for a not-to-be-missed Sunday afternoon – with great bowling, ping pong, socialising and even an adult slide, with additional options of drinks and delicious food!
ARRIVALS:
Please arrive between 3.30pm and 3.45pm to check-in. We will have a dedicated check-in area opposite the main bar on the lower level. You will be greeted by members of the GaySocial team, who will check you in and make sure you are all set for the event. You do not need to show a ticket, as we will have a guestlist printed.
Bowling commences promptly at 4pm, so everyone needs to be lane-ready by that time. You bowl in your own footwear.
BOWLING:
Brewdog Waterloo provide Duckpin Bowling, which is similar to, but not the same as, Tenpin bowling. Duckpin bowling has smaller pins and lighter balls, making it a fun, fast-paced game.
The ticket price includes 2x bowling games per person which will be consecutive games.
You will get to bowl with other friendly gay guys in an attitude-free and clique-free group. It will be a great opportunity to socialise, have fun and make some new friends!
PING PONG PARTY & TABLE TENNIS:
Once bowling is finished, we will relocate to the in-house Tennis table lounge. We will have an experienced Ping Pong games guru, who will be running fun and quirky Ping Pong party games; such as round the world, tornado and target.
In addition, we will also have other tables available that will not be hosted, and can be used for more regular table tennis.
IF YOU ARE NEW….
If you’re new, then you are very welcome to come along and join! Just buy a ticket and find us in the venue on the night and you’ll receive a warm welcome!
Your bowling ability, or lack of it, is not something to be embarrassed about when joining us, as we mainly play for fun, to have a laugh and to be social.
JOIN US…
…ON YOUR OWN: Don’t be worried about coming along on your own. You won’t be left feeling like billy-no-mates! We will make sure you’re in a group with others who, like you, found the courage to come along unaccompanied and join in the fun. On average, about 30% of our attendees at any of our events are newbies.
…WITH A FRIEND OR TWO OR MORE: Grab a friend or two and bring them along for a great evening out. We can make sure you bowl together – simply let us know at check-in when we put you on the bowling allocation list.
OTHER DETAILS:
♿ Disabled access and toilet facilities
🚻 Gender-neutral toilet facilities available
🥗 Vegetarian & Vegan menu options
🏳️🌈 Venue proud to be LGBT+ friendly
REFUND REQUESTS:
If you purchase a ticket, but wish to cancel your attendance and request a refund, we will accept requests up until midnight at the end of Friday 19th January 2024. Requests are to be submitted by email to: [email protected]
Sunday Social
Join us to create a short video to raise awareness of mental health in the LGBTQ+ community. During the summer we asked the questions: “What does mental health look like?” “How does poor mental health feel?” as we looked at how mental health can be shown in film. Now we are moving into the next phase and attempting to visualise some of the ideas that people shared with us. And we need your help! We are looking for people who can join us for a short programme of sociable workshops. The four weekly workshops run from Sunday 26th Nov to Sunday 17th Nov, 2.30pm – 4.30pm in the lovely surroundings of Greenwich’s National Maritime Museum.
These workshops are designed to be informal and sociable so you do not need to have any previous experience, and only need to get as involved as you want to. During the workshops we will be discussing how mental health is portrayed on film and experimenting with lo-fi video techniques to visualise the impact of mental health. The material we create will be edited into a short video campaign promoting self-care strategies and signposting further support for anyone affected.
Join us to meet new people and take part in a fun creative activity.
Its free.
There will be refreshments
And you can exercise your creative mind!