Equality

A weekly in-person night for drinks and conversation. This is a relaxed evening for chatting, meeting new women, and building real connections. Women come from their 20s to their 60s – some brand new, some regulars. It is usually half new members and half returning, so you will never feel like the only newcomer. Most arrive solo, and we make sure you will not feel it. If you are nervous, the WhatsApp group is the best place to start. Many women join there first, so by the time they come along they already recognise a few names. It is also used for daily chat between events, which makes it easier to feel part of things straight away. Table booking is under the name Jenny. **Register for the Event** You must sign up to attend: [thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights](www.thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights) **Join the Network** Private WhatsApp group: for full members only. Free to join when you [Become a Member](https://thelcommunity.com/register/) **Support the Case** We are building the UK’s first female-only lesbian venue. Southwark Council blocked our lawful application. We are now taking them to court in a landmark Equality Act test case. What happens here will decide whether councils across the UK can keep excluding women-only services, or whether they will finally be forced to obey the law. Pledge your support here:[ www.crowdjustice.com/case/first-female-only-lesbian-venue/](http://www.crowdjustice.com/case/first-female-only-lesbian-venue/) Keep an eye out for updates across our social channels. Everything will be posted here first: **Facebook**: [https://www.facebook.com/LCommunityHQ](https://www.facebook.com/LCommunityHQ) **TikTok**: [https://www.tiktok.com/@lcommunityhq](https://www.tiktok.com/@lcommunityhq) **Instagram**: [https://www.instagram.com/LCommunityHQ](https://www.instagram.com/LCommunityHQ) **X**: [https://x.com/LCommunityHQ](https://x.com/LCommunityHQ)

Lampworking Workshop at SONG Art & Craft offers an immersive experience where you’ll shape vibrant glass using a flame. Discover the art of crafting intricate designs, guided by experts, in a welcoming studio setting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike.  **Price:** 2.5 hours glass Christmas tree workshop: £120 **Minimum Age Requirement** – For safety reasons, all guests must be at least **12 years old.** Guests **under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult** at all times. Unfortunately, our workshops are **not suitable for pregnant individuals** due to potential safety risks. Our Glass Christmas Tree Workshop is designed for beginner/intermediate creative makers who love hands-on artistry. Immerse yourself in the process of shaping delicate glass into a beautiful, three-dimensional Christmas tree—an elegant blend of craftsmanship and festive charm. Starting with a simple glass base, you’ll be guided through wrapping and layering techniques to form your own sculptural tree. Add a personal touch with twinkling stars, sprigs of holly, or even tiny butterflies for a playful accent. This relaxing, creative session offers the perfect balance between skill and imagination. All materials are provided, and by the end, you’ll have a stunning handmade glass tree to brighten your home or share as a one-of-a-kind holiday gift. **Guided Instruction:** We’re with you throughout the experience, starting with a demonstration and remaining nearby to help with any questions. Sometimes, multiple instructors are available to provide extra support when needed. **Materials:** We offer unlimited use of imported and some high-quality local materials—feel free to use as much as you need. **Equipment and Tools:** We provide a full range of equipment, including gas, safety glasses, and a variety of torch types to suit different techniques. **Packaging:** After creating your pieces, we’ll package them beautifully. You can select from thousands of yarns to tie your custom bow, adding a unique, personalized to your finished product. Workshop Policy – Complimentary Repair Service If your finished piece sustains damage due to non-human factors, we offer a one-time free repair service.

Nights are long. Day light is short. And in the deep caverns below the Earth, the great Goddess gives birth to the Sun-Child! We gather to mark this sacred event and celebrate Winter Solstice. The formal ceremony will culminate with us lighting a Yule-fire in a Cauldron, symbolising the returning of the Sun-child, where the Cauldron traditionally represents the womb of the Goddess. Each person may then light their candle from that flame, and take that magic to their own hearth & home as a blessing. **Outline & Ritual format (may vary on the day)**: * Meeting & greeting attendees at entrance to woods (On Queens Wood road) & walking all to ritual spot, where altar is set up. * Opening prayers & attunement, * Sacred space- Consecrations & Circle casting. * Calling of elemental quarters & spirit animals. then Element chant. * Calling of Father God . * Calling of Mother Goddess * Lighting of Yule flames & birth of SunChild .. * chants, drums, spiral dance. * Communal Blessing of Food & drinks * Closing circle & feasting & socials * Tidy up / departures. **\-\- PRACTICAL DETAILS\-\-** **Fee**: cash/ Concesssions £7. Or £10 (incl charges) via Eventbrite. (Link below ) * **Duration**: 3pm to 6pm * **Venue**: Queen's Woods, High gate, London. **Meeting point:** * Queen's Wood, High Gate. These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions . * Gather at The entrance to Queen's Woods . (Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU) . * Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252 Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space. **Woodland safety --** * If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of other socials that you can attend in the future. * The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, full of roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues. * Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support. * There are **no formal toilets** nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk). **What to bring?** * Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars.. * Torch light for safe walking at night. * Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ). * Small ground sheet to sit on for social. * Your own Cups/chalice to drink from. **\-\- FEASTING & SOCIAL \-\-** Please **bring food & drinks to share** (optional)...example: bread, butter, putting bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine. If there are unopened food items, please share them out and take them home. . **Tidying up**: please Take any rubbish out to bins on pavements. **\-\- POLICY / GUIDELINES \-\-\-** * The Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues. * NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual ! * No children allowed. * **Inclusivity**: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+ * All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety. **Contacting Organiser:** Please send us a private message if you need more info. Please avoid last minute/ day enquiries as our team get busy preparing for this big event. We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you. Bright Blessings -Mani & London Woodland Witches . **\-\-\- Our social media \-\-\-** **Facebook & messenger chats** [www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches](www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches)

**Welcome back to LCC's Trail Running Club! For our next outing we're heading to Hampstead Heath. This is a moderately hilly run, but we'll be making for the uplands and forests at the top of the Heath where the terrain evens out and doing most of our run there. We'll be looking at a roughly 45-60 minute run, covering between 4 and 5 kilometres or thereabouts.** Our route will take us from Gospel Oak Overground Station (on the Mildmay and Suffragette lines) through the east side of the Heath, up Parliament Hill (at a relaxed pace), around Hampstead Heath Woods and its ponds in the north, and then back down through the Vale of Heath into Hampstead itself, with transport at Hampstead tube station (Northern line) and Hampstead Heath Overground station (Mildmay line). All are welcome - we're a mix of skill levels and leg lengths, so I'll be maintaining a relatively relaxed pace and will make sure no one winds up too far behind. Afterwards we may hit a cafe or pub to refuel and potentially discuss strategies and next steps for this little project. I'll be bringing plenty of water along with me, so if you forget yours, fear not. I'll also have some misting sprays and microfibre towels if the day's weather feels over-hot for anyone. Our standard bit of info about our running group and why it's good is provided below: \-\-\-\-\- Humans evolved to run and sprint; no wonder then that when we do it regularly (within moderation and with plenty of rest days), our brains as well as bodies thank us. Running has recently been shown to [improve neuroplasticity,](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6148340/) heal [brain damage](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6148340/) in affected individuals, and foster [better mental health](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-truth-behind-runners-high-and-other-mental-benefits-of-running) including elevated mood at rest and enhanced task-switching ability. Doing all this in nature, as opposed to busy London roads dodging commuters and street cleaners, also helps deliver the well-known [benefits](https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/mental-health/the-mental-health-benefits-of-nature-spending-time-outdoors-to-refresh-your-mind/) of time spent in nature to mood, anxiety levels, cognition and memory. All these things matter a great deal in an age where burnout and exhaustion are a constant presence either in our own lives or those of the people we care about [who you should totally invite along]. It matters especially for people trying to eke out a percentage of their time and mental capacity for transformative social and political organising: the better we feel, the more we'll be able to do. In a nutshell, running is great for you and you should do it. Trail running is even better. Best of all is doing all this with a supportive group of comrades, especially one which includes knowledgeable folks who can provide some structure to what can be a puzzling sport to get started with if building up to something, like a 10k or half marathon, is your goal. Part of our running group's programming will be building a series of events aimed at building people up, slowly but surely, towards specific goals, using progressive programmes similar to the [NHS's Couch to 5k](https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/) system. \-\-\-\-\- Take care and see you on the trails!

It's that time of the year again! Join us for our final event of 2025- Our amazing Annual Christmas Social with London Social Walking Group **Date:** Saturday 20th of December **Time:** 6:00 pm **Location:** Waterloo Station, the concourse of Platforms 20-24 (this is near where the Krispy Kreme stand is). Join us as we get in the yuletide mood and take in this year's offerings from all the big stores and famous streets from Covent Garden to the South Bank! We will be meeting at **Waterloo Station** on the **station concourse of Platforms 20-24** at the at **6pm (this is near where the Krispy Kreme stand is). Please aim to arrive at around 5.30pm for the pre-walk briefing, and then we will depart at 6pm.** Come for the walk, atmosphere and dazzling light displays and meet fun people old and new in an informal setting where everyone genuinely gets along with one another. We will be stopping by Trafalgar Square to see this year's tree from Norway' 'see the Thames lit up on both sides as we cross the river' After the walk, we will be making the short trip on the tube down to Marble Arch for Ask Italian Park Street for something to eat. Our walking social group is aimed at those aged 18-35, who for whatever reason want to meet new people and make new friends in a laidback inclusive group of likeminded individuals. We do hope you join us for a fun filled evening. If you are attending, please can you confirm on our dedicated Eventbrite page. See link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-social-walking-group-annual-christmas-social-tickets-1972836117936?aff=oddtdtcreator **Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year From All Of Us At London Social Walking Group!**

Hi all Welcome to the squash Meetup! All levels are welcome, make sure you RSVP early if you want a spot as it fills up quick. Please bring a squash racket and indoor court shoes (no tennis/running shoes). If you want to cancel, please do so at least 24h in advance to give other people a chance to sign up. **The cost (as of Sunday 10th December 2023) is £6, cash payment only.** The session will start at 11am and finish at 12.30. Drinks in the bar afterwards optional! Free parking is available and the nearest tube stop is Acton Town. See you soon! Graham

**Beginner friendly mixed football** A friendly mixed gender football game in Regents Park. Equipment such as balls, goals and bibs will be provided. You will have the choice of playing in a beginner friendly or intermediate level game. **About Social Sports Mix** Social Sports Mix is for anyone interested in playing mixed gender sports and meeting new people in London. This event happens every Sunday throughout the Summer. You can join our events as an individual or with friends. There is no commitment to come weekly required and we welcome beginners. **How it works** We meet at the venue to organise teams and for everyone to get to know each other. Here is where we meet: [https://www.socialsportsmix.co.uk/regents-park-football-and-rounders](https://www.socialsportsmix.co.uk/regents-park-football-and-rounders) This is a friendly game with no hard tackles or aggression! We will play for 60-90 minutes depending on how we all feel and there will be a half time. There is no pressure to stay for the entire event and you can leave early if you need to. If there is no Goalkeepers, players who are willing to go in goal will rotate every 8 mins. We recommend you bring shinpads and water. We usually go for drinks in the pub or have a picnic in the park after. **Free or play for charity** Our Sunday football events are free for everyone. The organisers volunteer their time and fund for the equipment, public liability insurance, marketing and meetup costs to make this happen. We would like our events to raise awareness and money for worthwhile charities. If you appreciate our events, please consider making a donation on our fundraising page. To donate and for more info, please visit: [https://www.justgiving.com/page/social-sports-mix-warchild](https://www.justgiving.com/page/social-sports-mix-warchild) Here are our Terms and conditions [http://www.socialsportsmix.co.uk/terms-and-conditions](http://www.socialsportsmix.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)

**Christmas is all about giving and spreading joy and so this year, we'll once again be teaming up with [Evolve](https://www.evolvehousing.org.uk/), a leading homeless charity for another afternoon of festive giving.** Yep on Sunday 21st December, we're hugely excited to hosting our 3rd Charity Santa Challenge. If you've not been in previous years, this can be best described as a fun hybrid of a scavenger hunt, "Supermarket Sweep" and a fast-paced Christmas shopping trip. The aim of the game is simple: **build the best sack of presents for the homeless.** Using your best creativity, resourcefulness, and negotiation skills - you’ll have approximately 3 hours to source a selection of gifts that can help add some sparkle for homeless young people. To help you do this, each team will have a team present fund that will be supplemented with presents and vouchers very kindly donated by a number of major high street brands, including **TK Maxx, ZARA, Lush and Sainsburys.** Along the way - to spice the game up, there'll be a series of live challenges designed to test creativity and speed, that can earn your team extra presents for your sack. When the time is up, we will then finish up at a pub in Central London where we'll be judging the sacks and awarding prizes, before taking the presents over to one of Evolve's shelters in the centre of the capital. Last year, we were able to create **[10 incredible sacks full](https://www.evolvehousing.org.uk/2025/01/fighting-homelessness-spreading-festive-cheer-the-great-santa-challenge/)** of thoughtful gifts, treats and much-needed essentials. It was a truly special afternoon of Xmas giving and so hopefully you can join us for what will be another fun and festive afternoon again this year. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **ATTENDANCE FEE** Whilst the event is free to attend, you are asked to bring a **£5 donation to contribute** to your team's present fund and so please do come with your cash donation on the day. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE TO MEET** Meet Point: Golden Square, London, W1F 9JJ (Exact Location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/e6LhQTWnXLJVbM97A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/e6LhQTWnXLJVbM97A)) Closest Train/Tube stations: Piccadilly Circus (5 Min Walk) Oxford Circus (10 Min walk) Start Time: 1:30PM Finish time: 5:00PM **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?** **Last year, more than 118,000 young people approached their local council because they were at risk of homelessness - roughly one person every four minutes.** The cost of living crisis and rising youth unemployment have pushed even more young people into vulnerable situations and this Christmas, it’s estimated that over **23,500 young people will be without a home.** One of London’s amazing charities that are help tackling this issue is **[Evolve,](https://www.evolvehousing.org.uk/2025/01/fighting-homelessness-spreading-festive-cheer-the-great-santa-challenge/)** who help over 1,000 young people each year with both housing and support designed to break the cycle of homelessness for good. Their staff work daily with young Londoners who are rebuilding their lives under incredibly challenging circumstances. Sadly, demand for their services has never been higher and at Christmas, their already-stretched resources are pushed yet further, and increasingly have to seek external support. And for the young people themselves - whilst most of the city winds down, the festive period can be a stark and painful reminder of the year past and the challenges they’re contending with. And so our Charity Santa Challenge is a small and simple way to bring some joy and the sacks you create will go directly to young people that Evolve work with, and show them **they are not forgotten and that people out there care.**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42574 **Game Description:** Come and play in a social/mixed ability volleyball games session on a Saturday evening in King's Cross 🏐 This is a session for mixed ability players so please be positive and encouraging towards all players. Most importantly this is a session to play some fun games and meet some nice people 🧡 Please familiarise with the rules of the game below ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo Directions: 🚶‍♂️7 minute walk from Euston or King's Cross station 🚿Showers, toilets and changing rooms available Rules 3 teams 6, games to 15 points, max 2 games in a row.

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**