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of links and resources to lgbtq+ charities for anyone who is struggling or experiencing any difficulties (it's a bit outdated now though), please check them out and don't be shy to get in touch with any of them!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
- Rock Over (Central) LGBTQIA+ Social ClimbRock Over Climbing, Manchester
*This event is hosted entirely by Rock Over Climbing (Manchester Central)*
- These nights are bi-weekly, and are led by one or two of the instructors from the centre
- £10.00 entry includes shoe hire, a hot drink and cake! Pay on the door, or via the Rock Over website (look for "LGBTQIA+ Social Night")
- If you've not been to Rock Over before you will need to register - you can do this in advance or just turn up and register at the reception desk
This is a relaxed social climbing night for anyone identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is for you to learn new skills, make new friends, get coaching from our amazing and friendly staff and most of all HAVE FUN!
See the Facebook page for extra details: https://facebook.com/groups/405389818440991/
Accessibility
Accessibility details here - TALES OF THE CITY BOOK CLUB: ‘MONA OF THE MANOR’ AND ‘LOGICAL FAMILY’LGBT Foundation, Manchester
Our book club event brings together LGBTQ+ readers from across generations to discuss Armistead Maupin's celebrated series.
NB Please note that this event is organised by the LGBT Foundation and I am not running a sign up list on Meetup. To attend please visit Eventbrite and book a ticket for the event.
Info.:
LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Ageing programme is bringing generations of LGBTQ+ readers together to discuss the Tales of the City series, at our social book club discussion space. In August for our final event of this series we will be discussing the final Tales of the City novel ‘Mona of the Manor‘, published in 2024. We will also be discussing ‘Logical Family’ Armistead Maupin’s funny, poignant and unflinchingly honest memoir published in 2018 and reflecting back across all of the books in the series.
This event is open to anyone aged 18+, participants can choose on the day to join online via the zoom link provided or in person at LGBT Foundation’s Community Hub at Fairbairn House. To be part of this session, please book a ticket via Eventbrite and read the books before the event.
The Tales of the City series and Logical Family are widely available from local booksellers and libraries as a paperback and online as an ebook or audiobook. We welcome new readers to the group, you do not have to attended previous events.
This event has been produced by the Pride in Ageing programme at LGBT Foundation. If you have any questions about accessing this event please contact prideinageing@lgbt.foundation.
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