About us
Activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people in Kingston upon Thames.
Join us if you'd like to hang out, take part in some interesting events and make a difference to the lives of local LGBTQI+ people.
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This is the Meetup group of Kingston LGBT Forum, operating under the name 'Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum'. Our charity number is 1184645.
Upcoming events
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Pride of the Royal Opera House Tour
Royal Opera House, Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD, GBJoin us on this guided tour, where we will be exploring the rich contributions made by the LGBTQ+ icons who have helped shape The Royal Ballet and Opera.
We shall meet in the building foyer at 15:00, ready for the 15:15 tour. The tour itself is hosted by the ROH and is also open to members of the public.
Tour tickets are £25 and can be purchased on the ROH website here: Pride of ROH ticket Please ensure you have booked your ticket before the event. If you would like to attend, but costs are prohibitive, please contact Aaron via email and/or Alice on Meetup.
aaron@kingstonlgbtforum.org.ukFrom the ROH website
Suitable for ages 12
This tour contains mild sexual references and adult themes. It is designed for those aged 12 and upwards. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult and have their own ticket. Children aged 5 and under are not permitted
The tour will last approximately 1 hour 15 minuteACCESS: This tour takes you through different areas of the Royal Opera House, including long corridors, stairs, escalators and lifts. The flooring is also different depending on where you are in the building – some floors are smooth and tiled or wooden, some are carpeted
Because we are a working theatre, there are areas that won’t always be available to us, which means each tour will take a different route. The spaces we travel through can sometimes be busy and loud
Our tour guides use descriptive language which helps to paint a picture for blind and partially sighted visitors
Please get in touch at boxoffice@roh.org.uk after booking to let us know your access requirements so we can make sure you have the best experience on your visit. We can help plan the tour if you require step-free and wheelchair access, if you prefer to avoid areas with views from a height, if you need to use the hearing loop or if you need to take regular breaks. Unfortunately, our hearing loops aren't compatible with BluetoothThe venue's access information is listed above, as they are providing the tour. However if you have any access requirements you wish to let us know about, we will be happy to welcome you
Not in a rush? Feel free to stay after the tour for a coffee and chat
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Virtual Pub Quiz
·OnlineOnlineSee you on Zoom for our virtual pub quiz. There will be general knowledge questions, picture rounds, music rounds, mystery voices, and spot questions. No prizes, it's just for fun.
You must have a working microphone to take part.
If you would like to join, please be ready by 8pm. Once the quiz is started, the room will be locked and you may not be allowed in.
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Donate: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, please click here.
1 attendee
LGBTQ+ Sunday Roast Club
Canbury Arms, 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston, GBJoin us for our LGBTQ+ Sunday Roast Club!
No agenda, just enjoying great company and food together. Look out for Alice and Sharon on the day!
We’ll be meeting regularly over a traditional Sunday lunch at a local pub in the Kingston/Surbiton area. This month we’re going to the Canbury Arms, 49 Canbury Park Rd, Kingston KT2 6LQ.
Our table is booked from 13:00, please arrive by 12:45 so we can eat together. A pre-order is required at this venue so please do email/ message the hosts to confirm this - orders must be in by 19 May!
Spaces are limited, please confirm your attendance & pre-order by emailing Sharon.
sharon.dann@kingstonlgbtforum.org.ukCheck out the sample Sunday Roast menu below:
Donate: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, please click here.
7 attendeesVirtual Pub Quiz
·OnlineOnlineSee you on Zoom for our virtual pub quiz. There will be general knowledge questions, picture rounds, music rounds, mystery voices, and spot questions. No prizes, it's just for fun.
You must have a working microphone to take part.
If you would like to join, please be ready by 8pm. Once the quiz is started, the room will be locked and you may not be allowed in.
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Donate: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, please click here.
1 attendee
Past events
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