What we’re about
Welcome to the Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup! This is a group geared towards ALL in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome, including our fabulous allies! 🌈❤️
We try to create a safe, welcoming space for anyone who wants to get acclimated to the area, find friends with whom to enjoy social activities, and make lasting connections. If you don't have many lgbtq+ acquaintances yet, are isolated or lonely, or feel you are unable to be your true authentic self for fear of being judged by straight friends and acquaintances then you are the MVP here! If you feel comfortable to do so, please feel free to make yourself known to one of the organisers so we can make especially sure you will feel comfortable and welcomed here. Or if anyone feels nervous about coming to such a meetup, feel free to send one of the organisers a direct message via meetup, and we can discuss any reservations you may have.
This group has a zero tolerance for gatekeeping. The LGBTQ+ community includes (but is not limited to) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Asexual, Intersex, and Pansexual. We assume everyone who joins has the best intentions and will do their own research and learning. If you promote hateful opinions, this isn't the group for you.
🤝 Accessibility
We want everyone to be able to get something from this group. If you have a disability that you feel may affect your ability to attend or enjoy our meetups, we would really appreciate a direct message with your thoughts on how we can improve. At the moment we have a mix of events that are accessible or inaccessible. All events hosted by Steph-Lani are accessible. Please contact them if you have any access needs or concerns.
Where known, accessibility information is included in the event description. If you have suggestions for places where we can host an accessible Meetup, then please please get in touch with Steph-Lani or Rae!
❤️ Help and support
We created a full list of links and resources to lgbtq+ charities for anyone who is struggling or experiencing any difficulties (it's a bit outdated now though), please check them out and don't be shy to get in touch with any of them!
Welcome to the group, we look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️🌈
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Kiki Family: Weekly Queer Meet-upFairfield Social Club, Greater Manchester
Our besties at Manchester Kiki Family host a queer meetup every Thursday. Some of us from this meetup group will be going, come join us, more the merrier!
Follow the Manchester Kiki Family on Instagram here to keep up to date: https://www.instagram.com/manchesterkikifamily/
From the Kiki Family IG:
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Let’s have a Kiki! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
You guessed it! We’re back again Thursday from 7pm - Come Kiki with us 💃
New to Manchester? Been here a while but still looking for your people?
Most of our regulars first came along solo - you'll find your chosen family in no time 🤗Just look out for the table with the vase bursting with pride flags - promise, you can't miss us! 😜
📍 Fairfield Social Club, 6 Irk Street, M4 4JT
⏰ 7-9pm officially, but lots of us stay until close - don't worry about being fashionably late either
♿ Step-free access and wheelchair-friendly toilets
🚻 All toilets are gender neutral
💬 Keep in the loop, join our WhatsApp community or instagram group chat - links in our story highlights
- Community CafeLGBT Foundation, Manchester
We are joining up with the LGBT Foundation for their next Community Café! Come along for refreshments, chats, and board games in a friendly and chilled out space.
LGBT Foundation is a national charity based in Manchester working to empower LGBT+ people and communities.
Event information
We know how important connecting with other members of the LGBTQ+ community is. That’s why our café runs the first Saturday of every month from 12pm-4pm and is open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. We provide a warm, welcoming and friendly space for you to come together, and have a brew.
Whether you want to play boardgames and make new friends, have a quiet space to work, or even find out more about the support and services we offer as a health and wellbeing charity – the safe is place for you.
Come along and join us, our café is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and we’d love to see you there.
Freebies are provided!!
Hosts
Gareth will be hosting the Café alongside some lovely LGBT Foundation volunteers.
If you have not visited the LGBT Foundation before or would like to pre-meet before going to the Café please drop me a direct message and we can arrange.
- Kiki Board Game Family meet up @ Peaky Blinders! ʕ•̀ᴥ•́ʔっ🎲🎲Peaky Blinders, Manchester
Are you a newcomer interested in boardgames but don't know where to start? Or are you an old timer with board games looking for people to play with or looking to try some new games? Or simply looking for something chill and exciting to fill your Monday evening? Well, fab! There is a weekly meetup for board games which we occasionally invade (some of us are regular attendees of the event)!
This event is suitable for inexperienced and experienced players - lots of games to choose from to suit all styles!
This event has a good number of regulars, so don't be discouraged by low numbers on the event page, people tend to only RSVP the first time!
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The event is held upstairs, there is lift access
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- What we normally do:
We will be at Peaky Blinders from 6:15 pm, to socialise before board games start at 6:30 pm. The event lasts typically 4 hours, however, people do come and go whenever they want!
- Who to look for:
We will be hanging around from 6:15 pm for food, drinks, and some kiki. You will find Dan there dressed in a nerdy T-shirt, usually to the right of the bar area in a small enclosed container area reserved for the event.
- Fee:
There is a fee of £2.50 to come to this (it doesn't go to us, but to the people who hire the venue and supply the games).
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This is a regular event run by the D&F Games Nights and not directly by us, however, we are a bunch of regulars (LGBTQ+ & Allies) who go weekly and think it would be really cool to have you join us! You can follow D&F Games Nights on social media:
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