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MISS TRANS GLOBAL 2023 ADVOCACY PAGEANT

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The world’s most prestigious advocacy pageant for transgender women makes Woking Town Centre their home in August. The participants will showcase their culture, intelligence, talents, and passion!

Finalists from England, Nigeria, Argentina, South Africa, Canada, Scotland, France, Thailand, and Wales will converge in Rhoda McGaw Theatre to showcase their talents, creativity, and intelligence in a bid to win the various coveted titles and crowns.

The participants of Miss Trans Global are the voice for local marginalised LGBTIQ+ communities using education and advocacy as a positive driving force in breaking down negative misconceptions.

Miss Trans Global 2023 events begins with the live recordings of the preliminaries taking place at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking Town Centre on Thursday the 3rd of August, and will conclude with the Grand Final taking place on Friday the 4th of August 2023.

Titleholders will be announced on Miss Trans Global official Youtube page during the grand final broadcast at 2pm on the 27th of August, 2023.

LGBTQ+ Hangout 05/04/23

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LGBTQ+ Hangouts is an online support and social group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ over 18.

What is this group?

LGBTQ+ Hangout is a online social and support group for LGBTQ+ people to come together and connect with one another in a safe and friendly non-judgmental environment. Over the course of the sessions, we will be chatting all things queer. You can talk about your day, current events, interests, whatever you like. We understand that the importance of meeting other LGBTQ+ people and want to create a safe space together to get to know each other.

What happens at the group?

You’re welcome to spend more time listening than speaking and you are not expected to tell us about your sexuality or gender unless you want to. At the end of the event, you will be asked to fill out a quick anonymous survey to help us improve for our next event

You will receive a link for the Zoom meeting after signing up, and a reminder shortly before the meet up. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or need any support attending.

Why Come To a Zoom Hangout?

Here are some reasons people have said the come to Zoom meet ups –

  • To meet new people who I would not encounter in person.
  • They are more accessible to me due to my health requirements.
  • I don’t have to worry about people I know seeing me while I am out.
  • I can fit them into my day easily and still come along when I’m busy.
  • Socialising can be really hard and awkward, I find it easier on Zoom.

 

Timings:

The sessions will be held on Zoom every other week between 7.00pm – 8:30pm.

Session guidelines:

  • Please add your pronouns to the display name on Zoom.
  • Please join the session with your mics on mute.
  • You do not have to have your camera on, you just do what you feel comfortable with. However, we believe to get the most out of the session, you might benefit from seeing some friendly faces.
  • When someone else is speaking, we ask that you keep yourselves on mute.
  • Please be respectful. We have zero tolerance for any kind of bullying/harassment. Anyone who exhibits this behaviour will be removed from the sessions.
  • You are welcome to leave at anytime if you feel uncomfortable or anxious, just let us know in the chat.
  • Do not attempt to contact other members outside the group unless they have made it clear they consent to this.

 

We are not a crisis service, we can do our best to support you or answer questions but we are primarily a social group. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please follow THIS link.

LGBTQ+ Hangouts is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of a joint mental health programme in partnership with London Friend and Elop. LGBT HERO is funded to deliver online support groups for LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ Hangouts is part of this work.

Trans+ Hangout 23/03/23

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Trans+ Hangouts is LGBT Hero’s Transgender, Non-binary, gender exploratory and gender non-conforming Zoom group for 18+. We run twice a month You can be out to everyone or questioning, we welcome everyone on the trans spectrum. You are welcome to communicate however you feel comfortable, with cameras on or off or just using text chat.

You will receive a link for the Zoom meeting after signing up, shortly before the meet up. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or need any support attending.

Why Come To a Zoom Hangout?

Here are some reasons people have said they come to Zoom meet ups –

To meet new people who I would not encounter in person.
They are more accessible to me due to my health requirements
I don’t have to worry about people I know seeing me while I am out
I can fit them into my day easily and still come along when I’m busy
Socialising can be really hard and awkward, I find it easier on Zoom

Timings:

The sessions will be held on Zoom every other Thursday of the month between 7.00pm – 8:00pm.

Session guidelines:

Please add your pronouns to the display name on Zoom.
Please join the session with your mics on mute.
You do not have to have your camera on, you just do what you feel comfortable with. However, we believe to get the most out of the session, you might benefit from seeing some friendly faces.
When someone else is speaking, we ask that you keep yourselves on mute.
Please be respectful. We have zero tolerance for any kind of bullying/harassment. Anyone who exhibits this behaviour will be removed from the sessions.
You are welcome to leave at anytime if you feel uncomfortable or anxious, just let us know in the chat.
Do not attempt to contact other members outside the group unless they have made it clear they consent to this.

We are not a crisis service, we can do our best to support you or answer questions but we are primarily a social group. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please follow THIS link.

Trans+ is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of a joint mental health programme in partnership with London Friend and Elop. LGBT HERO is funded to deliver online support groups for LGBTQ+ people. Trans+ is part of this work.

Trans+ Hangout 10/03/23

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Trans+ Hangouts is LGBT Hero’s Transgender, Non-binary, gender exploratory and gender non-conforming Zoom group for 18+. We run twice a month You can be out to everyone or questioning, we welcome everyone on the trans spectrum. You are welcome to communicate however you feel comfortable, with cameras on or off or just using text chat.

You will receive a link for the Zoom meeting after signing up, shortly before the meet up. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or need any support attending.

Why Come To a Zoom Hangout?

Here are some reasons people have said the come to Zoom meet ups –

  • To meet new people who I would not encounter in person.
  • They are more accessible to me due to my health requirements
  • I don’t have to worry about people I know seeing me while I am out
  • I can fit them into my day easily and still come along when I’m busy
  • Socialising can be really hard and awkward, I find it easier on Zoom

 

Timings: 

The sessions will be held on Zoom every other Thursday of the month between 7.00pm – 8:00pm. 

Session guidelines: 

  • Please add your pronouns to the display name on Zoom.
  • Please join the session with your mics on mute.
  • You do not have to have your camera on, you just do what you feel comfortable with. However, we believe to get the most out of the session, you might benefit from seeing some friendly faces.
  • When someone else is speaking, we ask that you keep yourselves on mute.
  • Please be respectful. We have zero tolerance for any kind of bullying/harassment. Anyone who exhibits this behaviour will be removed from the sessions.
  • You are welcome to leave at anytime if you feel uncomfortable or anxious, just let us know in the chat.
  • Do not attempt to contact other members outside the group unless they have made it clear they consent to this.

 

We are not a crisis service, we can do our best to support you or answer questions but we are primarily a social group. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please follow THIS link.

Trans+ is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of a joint mental health programme in partnership with London Friend and Elop. LGBT HERO is funded to deliver online support groups for LGBTQ+ people. Trans+ is part of this work.  

LGBTQ+ Hangout 22/02/23

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LGBTQ+ Hangouts is an online support and social group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ over 18. These sessions are a safe space for anyone who is looking for a friendly chat and a sense of community. Above all else, we want you to have fun!

Over the course of the sessions, we will be chatting all things queer. You can talk about your day, current events, interests, whatever you like. We understand that the importance of meeting other LGBTQ+ people and want to create a safe space together to get to know each other.

You will receive a link for the Zoom meeting after signing up, shortly before the meet up. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or need any support attending.

Why Come To a Zoom Hangout?

Here are some reasons people have said the come to Zoom meet ups –

  • To meet new people who I would not encounter in person.
  • They are more accessible to me due to my health requirements
  • I don’t have to worry about people I know seeing me while I am out
  • I can fit them into my day easily and still come along when I’m busy
  • Socialising can be really hard and awkward, I find it easier on Zoom

 

Timings: 

The sessions will be held on Zoom every other Wednesday of the month between 7.00pm – 8:00pm. 

Session guidelines: 

  • Please add your pronouns to the display name on Zoom.
  • Please join the session with your mics on mute.
  • You do not have to have your camera on, you just do what you feel comfortable with. However, we believe to get the most out of the session, you might benefit from seeing some friendly faces.
  • When someone else is speaking, we ask that you keep yourselves on mute.
  • Please be respectful. We have zero tolerance for any kind of bullying/harassment. Anyone who exhibits this behaviour will be removed from the sessions.
  • You are welcome to leave at anytime if you feel uncomfortable or anxious, just let us know in the chat.
  • Do not attempt to contact other members outside the group unless they have made it clear they consent to this.

 

We are not a crisis service, we can do our best to support you or answer questions but we are primarily a social group. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please follow THIS link.

LGBTQ+ Hangouts is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of a joint mental health programme in partnership with London Friend and Elop. LGBT HERO is funded to deliver online support groups for LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ Hangouts is part of this work.

Trans+ Hangout 09/02/23

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To sign up email: [email protected]

Trans+ Hangouts is LGBT Hero’s Transgender, Non-binary, gender exploratory and gender non-conforming Zoom group for 18+. We run twice a month You can be out to everyone or questioning, we welcome everyone on the trans spectrum. You are welcome to communicate however you feel comfortable, with cameras on or off or just using text chat.

You will receive a link for the Zoom meeting after signing up, shortly before the meet up. Please email: [email protected] to sign up, if you have any questions or need any support attending.

Why Come To a Zoom Hangout?

Here are some reasons people have said the come to Zoom meet ups:

  • “To meet new people who I would not encounter in person.”
  • “They are more accessible to me due to my health requirements.”
  • “I don’t have to worry about people I know seeing me while I am out.”
  • “I can fit them into my day easily and still come along when I’m busy.”
  • “Socialising can be really hard and awkward, I find it easier on Zoom.”

 

Timings:

The sessions will be held on Zoom every other Thursday of the month between 7.00pm – 8:00pm.

Session guidelines:

  • Please add your pronouns to the display name on Zoom.
  • Please join the session with your mics on mute.
  • You do not have to have your camera on, you just do what you feel comfortable with. However, we believe to get the most out of the session, you might benefit from seeing some friendly faces.
  • When someone else is speaking, we ask that you keep yourselves on mute.
  • Please be respectful. We have zero tolerance for any kind of bullying/harassment. Anyone who exhibits this behaviour will be removed from the sessions.
  • You are welcome to leave at anytime if you feel uncomfortable or anxious, just let us know in the chat.
  • Do not attempt to contact other members outside the group unless they have made it clear they consent to this.

 

We are not a crisis service, we can do our best to support you or answer questions but we are primarily a social group. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please follow THIS link.

Trans+ is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of a joint mental health programme in partnership with London Friend and Elop. LGBT HERO is funded to deliver online support groups for LGBTQ+ people. Trans+ is part of this work.

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