SOCIAL GROUP(INC NEWBIES' INTRO MEET)TUE 17 MARCH,6.30-11."LIME STREET CENTRAL".

MEETS EVERY 4 X TUESDAYS.

"LIME STREET CENTRAL", 51 LIME STREET, LIVERPOOL L1 1 JQ, between Lime Street station and Lidl.

In FEBRUARY, WE HAD 65 PEOPLE AT OUR MEET:)

So come to our big, fab, friendly SOCIAL MEET(established. 14 years).

All ages(18+); right across the beautiful rainbow family.
Come and make friends and build community:)

NEWCOMERS AND REGULARS ALWAYS WELCOME:)

*A SAFER-SPACE group; for LGBTQ people(ONLY), 18+*.

TRANS-AFFIRMATIVE.
TRANS, NGB AND GENDER-NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE VERY WELCOME:)
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Includes: A WELCOME MEET-at 6.30- FOR FIRST-TIMERS (see below), so that you are gently eased into the group :)

(eg if you have just come out as lgbtq, new to the area, want an addition/alternative to the "scene")

PLEASE TRY TO ARRIVE AT 6.30 IF YOU ARE NEW AND WANT TO ATTEND THIS FIRST-TIMERS' MEET:)
(but you can arrive later -upto 8.30-and will still be warmly welcomed)
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Our Socials are LIGHTLY hosted(with the small facilitated welcome/intro meet(s) for first-timers)

**They are SOCIAL groups, plus an initial support (the welcome meetings))for newcomers!**
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WHERE WE ARE IN THE VENUE:

Although the venue is LGBTQ-friendly,it is mixed; though we are in a SEMI-SEPARATE area: the big FUNCTION ROOM, and the area by the window, which LEADS to the big room.

Go through main door, and turn left and you will see one of the hosts sitting by the front door of the venue

LOOK OUT FOR OUR COLOURFUL "MERSEYSIDE LGBTQ(18+) GROUPS" FLIERS.

Our Main area(the big function room)area is shown in the PICTURE on this post

One of the Hosts will be sat by the MAIN FRONT DOOR to direct you to our space; but only upto 7.15.
If you arrive after 7.15, and cannot see us, ask at Bar for "Social Group"

See "HOW TO FIND US" for exact directions to our room.
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The lay-out::
1. BIG ROOM:alcove tables, seating 4/5.

Plus one long-linked central set of tables.

Space to mingle, and to change tables.

2.A quieter space(by the window) with tables for about 8 people.

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NEWCOMERS; AND WELCOME/INTRODUCTION MEETS, AT 6.30*:

If you are new,TRY NOT TO BE TOO NERVOUS: one of our hosts will be seated NEXT TO THE MAIN VENUE FRONT DOOR( from 6.20 till 7.15; after that, please follow the directions -in the text-to our area).

The host(s) will welcome you, and point you to our sections, and to the Welcome Meet:)

*If you have just come out as lgbtq, or have not been to an lgbtq event before, or to this particular group, or our new to Merseyside,we strongly recommend this introduction/welcome meet:)*

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME MEET, at 6.30;so you gently relax into the evening; and chat to a smaller group of people, and share interests:)

The intro meet is not obligatory; but strongly recommended!

**NB THE WELCOME MEET
IS ONLY FOR PEOPLES' FIRST TIME AT OUR GROUP**
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THE VENUE:

FACILITIES:
*THERE IS A SELF-CONTAINED TOILET-FOR-ALL, ie A SEPARATE CUBICLE*

ACCESS-FRIENDLY:
The venue is wheel-chair accessible throughout, and is all on the flat (ground floor)
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There is a (recommended)MINIMUM SPEND OF APPROX £6(TOTAL, for the whole evening)PER PERSON.

You pay, at the bar, directly, per person, per item.NO group bills!

The (recommended)minimum spend is to make it worthwhile for the venue to host us.Any money, therefore, goes direct to the venue, not to our group!

*We are wholly non profit-making; and unfunded*
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"Lime Street Central" sells alcohol drinks(beers, spirits, wine, etc ); soft drinks; tea and coffee and hot chocolate (served all evening)

There is a tapas menu; plus a general menu, with veggie/vegan options throughout. SERVED TILL ABOUT 8.
but NO PRESSURE TO EAT! You can just buy a drink or two!
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WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING NEW ATTENDERS, AND REGULARS,AT OUR FRIENDLY, POPULAR and BUSY SOCIAL GROUP:)