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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LGBTQ+ Queer Fiction Book Club - Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
Waggon and Horses, 1 Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 4TW, Surbiton, GBQUEER FICTION BOOK CLUB!
Our next read will be ‘Stag Dance’ by Torrey Peters
Synopsis:
Book Description
The irresistible follow-up to the hit debut novel Detransition, Baby
A BOOK TO WATCH IN 2025 IN THE GUARDIAN, IRISH TIMES, ROLLING STONES AND THE BBC
'As innovative, insightful, funny, and confronting as we've come to expect from Peters' work' Independent, Best Books to Look Out for in 2025
'A shining talent' Stylist Best Books of 2025
'Hot, heartbreaking and thrillingly victorious' MIRANDA JULY
'Potent and surprising and takes no prisoners' CARMEN MARIA MACHADO
'Spellbinding. With pathos and wit, Peters explores characters on the brink of self-discovery' BRIT BENNETT
Deep in the forest, a group of restless lumberjacks working an illegal logging outfit plan a winter dance that some will volunteer to attend as women; the broadest, strongest axeman finds himself caught in a rivalry with a pretty, young jack that culminates in jealousy, betrayal and an astonishing spectacle of transition. Meanwhile, in other times and places, the gender apocalypse is brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend; an illicit boarding-school romance surfaces intrigue and cruelty; and a Las Vegas party weekend turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between a thrilling mystery man or a veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood.
In this quartet of tales, Torrey Peters' keen eye for the rough edges of desire reveals fresh possibilities. Acidly funny, boldly inventive and breathtaking in scope, Stag Dance provokes and unsettles, inspires and delights.
Purchase the book here:
At the end of the meeting we will set the next book, based on ideas and feedback from the group, giving everyone two months to read the book. All the books will be LGBTQ+ themed, by LGBTQ+ writers, or with themes likely to be of interest to LGBTQ+ people and communities.
Please read the book ahead of the meeting and come with a view to share your opinions and views.
If you would like to attend but are unable to afford the book, please email Chris on cwray@kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk who will be able to help out.
Support us: 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.
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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.
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LGBTQ+ Women's Social Evening
The Victoria, 28 Victoria Road, Surbiton, GBIf you would like to come and meet up with some LGBTQ+ Women who enjoy a get together then do come along to our LGBTQ+ Women's Social Night.
While this is a Women’s social, we don’t want to be too prescriptive for these events as some people who are, for example, non-binary, gender-fluid or questioning may wish to come along. If this event is something you fancy, we’d love to see you there.
Don't worry if you haven't been along before this is a warm & friendly group and we all enjoy getting to know each other.
We know it can be a bit unnerving coming to an event for the first time, especially if the bar is busy, so we will always make sure the bar staff know where we are.
If you would like some introductions, ask for either Lianne or Emma and say hello.
We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Accessibility information about the Victoria can be found here.
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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.
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Free LGBTQ+ yoga at Kingston Quaker Centre
Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston upon Thames, GBJoin Serge at Kingston Quaker Centre for a free yoga flow class for LGBTQ+ people. The class is suitable for all levels. Spend an hour connecting breath and movement, feeling grounded, strong and relaxed.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Kingston Quaker Centre is at Fairfield East, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PT.
When you arrive, press the buzzer for the Hall and we will let you in.
You can find accessibility information about Kingston Quaker Centre here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/kingston-quaker-centre
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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.
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Past events
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