QTIPOC Meal
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Are you LGBTQIA+ and a Person of Colour? Do you want to meet others of similar backgrounds, in a relaxed and welcoming space? Look no further!
After the successful turnout at UK Black Pride, it has come to our attention that there is still demand for specific QTIPOC (Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour) spaces. It can be hard to find people of shared experiences across intersections, so we're trialling this space with that in mind.
Join Aaron and Tash for a friendly, relaxed meal at Afrikana, located in the Bentalls Shopping Centre, Kingston. No agenda - just food, fun and friends!
While respectful allies have been welcomed as guests in certain spaces, we kindly ask that this event is a Safe Space for QTIPOC only. POC explicitly includes Mixed Race People Of Colour.
This will be our *first ever* QTIPOC group meal, so if all goes well, there is capacity for future meetups. If you have any ideas for what you would like to see for local QTIPOC, we will be more than happy to hear your suggestions.
Nervous about not knowing anyone? Try not to be! Nobody knew each other initially at our UK Black Pride social, but everybody left smiling and feeling more connected to community. We do exist!
Meal is at Afrikana, Bentall Centre, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TP
Our table is booked from 18:30, please arrive by 18:00 by the restaurant so we can order and eat together.
Spaces are limited, please confirm attendance by:
1.) Messaging Aaron to confirm you're attending.
aaron@kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk
2.) Confirming whether you have any allergies and/or access requirements to pass on to the restaurant.
Please note, your place is not secure without this communication with Aaron. If you can no longer make it, please inform Aaron asap and change your RSVP. QTIPOC events are few and far between and this ensures that everyone can access a much-needed, valuable space.
Access: Please note, Afrikana does not list explicit access information. However, please see below links regarding access information to the Bentall Centre where Afrikana is located. Please do not hesitate to reach out regarding any access queries and we shall do our best to get these answered. We strive to make our events as inclusive as possible and understand the additional difficulties faced by disabled QTIPOC.
https://www.euansguide.com/venues/the-bentall-centre-kingston-upon-thames-767/#page-content
We look forward to seeing you!
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