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Well Proud Edinburgh is the Edinburgh social programme of LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing is Scotland's health and wellbeing charity (SC034216) for LGBTQ+ adults. We provide support services and a programme of events in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and online, including a national helpline.
Who our events are for?
You have to be 16 and over to join to our events. If you are under 16, you can look for events and groups with our friends at LGBT Youth Scotland.
We welcome the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community including non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual people, and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. This includes if you are questionning your sexuality or gender identity, or don't use labels for either.
Some of our events are open to the whole LGBTQ+ community and others are for specific sections of our community like trans people, older people, families, etc. We will make this clear in all events listings under 'who we welcome'.
How to join our events?
For most of our events, we ask that you register through Eventbrite which is our central booking system. RSVP on Meetup will not secure you a space, please use the Eventbrite booking links provided.
If no registration details are included, this means the event welcomes drop-ins.
For online events, we will either ask you to:
- Register through Eventbrite or Zoom to get the access details.
- Contact the event organiser through the contact details provided.
You can find out more information about our events here.
Safer spaces
All events are delivered under a safer spaces commitment. We ask everyone to follow our safer spaces commitment. Our staff and volunteers are here to support you if the space does not feel safe for you.
Read our guidelines and commitment to safer space before joining an event.
We welcome your feedback on our Safer Space Commitment, and are happy for you to ask any questions about it. Speak with staff or contact us by email at admin@lgbthealth.org.uk, or phone 0131 564 3970.
COVID-19
We know that not everyone feels totally comfortable at in-person events yet and that COVID-19 precautions still feel relevant to many in our community. With that in mind, we are continuing to have measures in place to reduce risk:
- Face coverings are optional but we will support you if you wear one
- Good ventilation in all indoor spaces
- Hand sanitiser available
- Distance Aware badges and lanyards available
Bevorstehende Events (1)
Alles ansehen- Open Book Creative WritingLGBT Health and Wellbeing, Edinburgh
FREE monthly creative writing sessions for LGBTQ+ people (16+) in Edinburgh.
Delivered in partnership with Open Book Reading, we’ll be reading stories and poems aloud and using them to create our own writing in a gentle, guided session with Lead Reader, Jess Orr.
No experience required! Just a willingness to have a go in a safe and affirmative setting.
You can book for each session individually, with the booking details made available each month via www.lgbthealth.org.uk or via Queer Creative Writing ScotlandWho we welcome
All LGBTQ+ people over 16 in Edinburgh are welcome to join us.
We welcome the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community including non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
We also welcome people who aren't sure about their sexual orientation/gender identity, or who do not use labels for either.
Registration
Spaces are limited to 20 people per session so we need you to register in advance.
Please use the Eventbrite registration form to register. RSVP on Meetup is not a registration, please register on Eventbrite to get the access details. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with full access details.
You can also contact the event organiser Jules at jules@lgbthealth.org.uk, or phone 0131 564 3970 and leave a message for Jules.
If something changes and you can no longer attend the event, please cancel your space on Eventbrite or let Jules know as soon as you can so your space becomes available for someone else.
PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete booking forms or repeat non-attendance will result in cancellation of your place. Please contact Jules at jules@lgbthealth.org.uk or leave a message for Jules on our admin phone 0131 564 3970 should you wish to discuss the form or need help registering.
The venue
The event is hosted at LGBT Health and Wellbeing in Duncan Place.
We will send more information about the venue and how to access the event after you register.
Access
The venue and our event features:
🅿️ 2 disabled parking spaces on the grounds
♿️ Wheelchair access with ramp access and automatic doors, and lift to access the different floors of the building
🚾 Accessible gender neutral toilets availableIf there is anything you need to talk to us in advance of the event, please contact Jules:
📧 email jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
📞 phone 0131 564 3970How to get more involved
For information on further queer creative writing communities, join LGBT Health and Wellbeing's Queer Creative Writing Scotland Facebook group here or check our calendar of events on our website.
For more information about Open Book, visit: https://openbookreading.com
The LGBT Health and Wellbeing Events Team in Edinburgh organise arts event throughout the year, with opportunities for performance and to share work you've created if interested.
These sessions are part of the Edinburgh Community Programme delivered by LGBT Health and Wellbeing.