Equality

🌈 *Yas Queen! at Pride Parade*♟️ We’re SO excited to share that Yas Queen! Chess Club will be participating in Pride this year 🎉 If you’d like to join us: 👉 Please sign up via this Google Form https://forms.gle/VB2CnBFENohj3VvB7 Meetup RSVP is not sufficient. You must sign up using the form. It’s free! 🎯 We have 75 spots available to walk together as a group 👕👚We have some t-shirts available for purchase at £10 (optional). Last order **17 June**. See form for more details. ✨ Sign up before all the spots are gone! We’d LOVE to have you there 🫶 *Supported by Pride in London Unity Fund.*

**Come try quadball - a mixed-gender sport open to anyone and everyone regardless of gender, ability, or background.** Quadball, formerly quidditch, features players on each side aiming to outscore their opponents by throwing a volleyball through one of three opposing hoops, whilst defending their own hoops with tackles or knocking out opponents with dodgeballs - all while on a broom. **[Short Video on How To Play Quadball](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKUZ9LLH-_c)** These sessions are open training days with the **Werewolves of London Quadball Club** who train every week in Clapham Common ## Despite our quidditch origins, quadball is very much a sport unto itself and has no relation to or any involvement with Harry Potter or JK Rowling. We celebrate the inclusion of members of the LGBTQ+ community and welcome people of **all** backgrounds and gender identities to get involved. **These sessions are training sessions, and are for beginners and experienced players alike!** * Training is organised and managed by the Werewolves of London. * Expect a mix of drills, followed by games and socialising afterwards. **Please bring** * Suitable athletic or outdoor footwear * *Trainers or Football Boots* * Suitable clothing for exercise Whether you’re brand new to sport, a seasoned athlete, or just wanting to give something new and interesting a go - this is the place to be!

**What this is** A lot of women have said the main Pride event doesn't really feel like their thing anymore, so this is just a simpler alternative. It’s a group of women meeting in the park, having a drink, chatting properly, and spending a few hours outside. Most women come on their own. That’s completely normal here and we make sure you don’t feel it. Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. It’s normally a mix of new and returning women, so you won’t be the only new person there. If you’re feeling nervous, that’s very common. You can message beforehand or on the day and we can help you settle in. **Where to find us** Regent’s Park, Outer Circle (Baker Street side) 📍 51.5279, -0.1540 **What to bring** Bring whatever you want for a picnic. Most people bring a blanket and something to eat or drink. Cafés are nearby if needed. **Important** This is a female-only lesbian space. That boundary is clear and upheld at events. **How to attend** You must register in advance to attend [www.thelcommunity.com/events](www.thelcommunity.com/events) **One quick note on how the community works** L Community is member-funded. The standard contribution is £13 per month and covers the platform, events, moderation, and safeguarding. If £13 isn’t workable right now, you can opt out. Most people just come to a few things first and decide later. Support can be changed or cancelled at any time [www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now](http://www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now) **Arriving and support** If you’re nervous or can’t find us, message and we can come and meet you WhatsApp Jenny +44 7591 386019 **Staying connected** To access WhatsApp groups and stay part of the network: [www.thelcommunity.com/go](www.thelcommunity.com/go)

The Forest Row Non-duality Cafe runs from 11.00 till 1.00. For regular attendees there is a WhatsApp group - if you would like to be added to that please email Kate: kate@vinecottagehartfield.co.uk . Occasionally we meet elsewhere so please do check with Kate. Do feel free to pop in and leave at any time. At these meetings there is no set agenda or focus, but we try to keep within the singularity of non-duality (advaita); we are open to whatever emerges.Occasionally we meet elsewhere so please do check with Kate Occasionally we meet elsewhere so please do check with Kate. Some say: “….we are a down-to-earth and friendly bunch of people with a relaxed and light-hearted attitude to questions of ‘truth’ and ‘reality’ since we are aware that nothing that we can say, and none of our opinions, can ever really capture the essence of non-duality or of this present moment in awareness. There is no wish to impose any particular belief or approach since neither can ever be conclusive. Please do come along and share your thoughts and understandings with us….” "Here is not a location in space, just as Now is not a moment in time. Here is the dimensionless point at which all experience takes place and is identical with Now. These two points are the same dimensionless point called 'Now' or 'Here' - the eternal Now and the infinite Here." *From The Light of Pure Knowing by Rupert Spira* *Thirty Meditations on the Essence of Non-Duality.*

**MINT hosts: PRIDE NIGHT AT THE MINISTRY 🩷 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 🩵 💙 💜 🤎** [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lwiredevents/2202201/r/lez](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lwiredevents/2094089) Skip the queues, grab a cocktail and settle into Mint's very own Pride playground. **❄️ Air conditioning - just the right amount of cool** **☀️ Outdoor seated terrace for sunset drinks** **🛋️ Comfy sofas, lounges and social spaces + seating** **🪩 Five unique spaces including two dancefloors** **🎧 6 DJs playing everything from house and club classics to Pride anthems and old-school R&B, plus a dedicated house music room** **📸 Pride photo booth** **🍕 Arrive early for wood-fired pizza on the terrace** 🎤 Fresh from the **Mighty Hoopla Main Stage**, the icon that is **Don One** brings games, entertainment and plenty of laughs to Pride Night at The Ministry. And who knows... i**f you've arrived single, you might just leave with a date. ❤️** Whether you want to **dance all night, kick back with friends, meet new people or simply soak up the atmosphere,** there's a space for you at The Ministry. After a day in the sunshine, there's no better place to celebrate Pride than The Ministry — the **stylish sister club to the iconic Ministry of Sound.** Whether you're arriving from the Parade, the Soho celebrations, or straight from home, we can't wait to celebrate Pride with you. Come with your crew, your partner, your wife, or fly solo and meet some new faces. Just bring the love and the energy — we'll do the rest. Let's celebrate Pride together. ❤️ ***The Ministry 79-81 Borough Rd London SE1 1DN* -** Look out for the melting glitter ball above the door. **📍 6-8 min walk from Borough Underground — just 4 stops from Soho.** **⏰ Last entry 1AM** **🎟️ Tickets always move fast for this one. Round up your crew early** **🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Inclusive event, gay best boy buddies must arrive with you.** No refunds unless the event is cancelled. [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lwiredevents/2202201/r/lez](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lwiredevents/2202201/r/lez)

This week we will be delving into a real hot topic of the modern moment: immigration. Often, it is viewed as a black and white social issue, drawing a deep chasm between left and right, but is that really the true story? Crime, lack of housing, lack of jobs, strain on the NHS and benefits: What really are the impacts of immigration on our towns and communities? Economic theory is generally positive on migration, pointing towards increased GDP, employment and overall growth. However, many blame immigrants for various social ills. One of the important questions of this discussion could be: do those people have any point at all? Are the broad effects of migration the full story? Can the overall increases in GDP and employment rate really speak for migration on the whole? This promises to be a spicy one. Your reading materials are below the following starter questions for 10: 1. What do we mean by "migration"? Who are “migrants”? 2. Who benefits from migration, and in what ways? 3. What challenges, if any, do you think are caused by migration? 4. What is integration, and what aims should we have, if any, for the integration of migrants into our society? This week, we have no singular article to draw upon. Rather, a summary sheet has been pulled together from a few sources: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lltuwyfxfTJvEy861LzlZK_kuzEbL8rdSGbfsMDwiEI/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lltuwyfxfTJvEy861LzlZK_kuzEbL8rdSGbfsMDwiEI/edit?usp=sharing) This is from where we shall draw our discussion. Extra to the sources in the summary are the following: [https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-payrolled-employments-by-nationality-region-industry-age-and-sex-from-july-2014-to-december-2025/uk-payrolled-employments-by-nationality-region-industry-age-and-sex-from-july-2014-to-december-2025#payrolled-employments-by-nationality-and-age-group](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-payrolled-employments-by-nationality-region-industry-age-and-sex-from-july-2014-to-december-2025/uk-payrolled-employments-by-nationality-region-industry-age-and-sex-from-july-2014-to-december-2025#payrolled-employments-by-nationality-and-age-group) This is a release from the government on changes to numbers on payroll by various slices to citizenship categories.. [https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/internationalmigration/bulletins/longterminternationalmigrationprovisional/yearendingdecember2025](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/internationalmigration/bulletins/longterminternationalmigrationprovisional/yearendingdecember2025) The latest Office for National Statistics bulletin on migration, discussing the provisional figures for 2025. [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7590fee5274a545822c836/occ109.pdf](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7590fee5274a545822c836/occ109.pdf) Paper from 2014 on the topic of migration, seems to suggest that growing economies can absorb migrants easily, but recessed ones mightn’t be able to.

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

🏳️‍🌈The SWANA Pride Picnic, We're Back!🏳️‍🌈 Last year, we started something special, and we're doing it again this year. The SWANA queer groups - SQN, SQC, GAG, Bledi, Queer SWANA Parents, and SWANA Trans - are coming together for the second year running for a celebratory brunch, marking Pride the way we like! Good food, great company, and a moment to find your people before the day takes over. Bring something to share if you can: food, drinks, a picnic blanket, good energy. Keep it light, we'll be on the move after 🌞 Lesbian, trans, queer, bi, gay, asexuals and beyond, bring friends, families, partners, and allies; everyone is welcome! Many of us will be heading to parties after, so come say hello, and join a bunch for after! If you're still figuring out your day, say no more! Want more reasons to come to the SWANA Pride Picnic on 4th July! You have one 👇 You get a 10% discount from Ta’mini Lebanese Bakery on Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB Come get your manaqeesh and coffee before you head off! (We'll announce the discount on the day) 📍 Brunswick Square Garden, WC1N 1AX ⏰ From 11:00 am 📅 Saturday 4 July 2026

Pride in London is back and we'll be part of the parade again this year. The Pride in London parade will be held on Saturday 4th July and we have a limited amount of spaces to join us in our parade group. **_Everyone in our group will need an official Pride in London Parade wristband._** To register for a wristband, please complete your registration on the page below: [FORM](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5ShcwKyuPN) We’ve been told to join the parade area at 12:45pm as a group. Please meet in Berkeley Square from 12:00-12:30pm to collect your wristband and ensure we all join the Pride section together from South Street. We’ll gather on the west side of the square. What3Words: ///laptop.boss.trial You can find more information about Pride in London [HERE](https://prideinlondon.org)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/50673 **Game Description:** Come and play in a mixed gender casual 8 aside game ⚽️ Super chill game with some fun football 🙌 Directions: 🚶‍♂️7 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station. **Rules** -No aggressive behaviour \- No slide tackles \- Change keeper every 6 minutes \- Be positive\, respectful and have fun\!

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.

Want to see your work shine and put your pride on display? Then come to July's Creativity Circle! We will be making simple Suncatchers with tissue paper! Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

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

Come join us for lunch together at Bendi Wok, one of my favorites!

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

**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!**