LGBT Friendly

Join the **Gayzelles Running Club** for a fun way to both keep fit and socialise with other LGBTQIA+ people in our local area! We meet at 8.45am every Saturday by Woolwich Works (The Fireworks Factory 11 No. 1 Street London SE18 6HD, 5 minutes walk from Woolwich station) The Parkrun is called [Thamespath Woolwich](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thamespathwoolwich). Make sure you have your Parkrun ID handy. It is a 5KM run or walk, but we encourage you to run your best! Afterwards, we regroup for a hot drink at a nearby cafe. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈 Follow us Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gayzelles/](https://www.instagram.com/gayzelles/) Strava: [https://www.strava.com/clubs/gayzelles](https://www.strava.com/clubs/gayzelles)

Student Pride is this weekend - today and tomorrow 13-14 February. Details and **tickets** at [https://www.studentpride.co.uk/](https://studentpride.co.uk/ "https://studentpride.co.uk/"). Evening parties for 18+, daytime for all students - whether the careers fair at LSE / Uni of Westminster events. **Tickets** **mostly free** (via StudentPride site). **FRIDAY NIGHT (13th)** A welcome party with drag performances, the #STUDENTPRIDE Awards then afterparty, all at **G-A-Y Heaven**. Awards 7-10:30pm at GAY, hosted by Mason Blake (TikTok star) & Brad Riches (Emmerdale, Heartstopper, BBUK). Performances by Benji James, Imperial Musical Theatre Society, UCL Drag Society, Leeds Uni Drag Society & Rory Roar **SATURDAY DAY & NIGHT (14th)** The main Festival on Valentine's day at the **University of Westminster, Marylebone**; hosting the UK’s largest LGBTQIA+ student event, including celebrity stage panels, the community marketplace and so much more! They close with LGBTQIA+ club nights in Soho (at **GAY Heaven**). 35 Marylebone Road, 12:30-5:30pm * **Main Stage** and Bar * **The Traitors Meet & Greet** * **Music Stage** and Quiet Zone * **Therapy Puppy Hub** * **Upskill Careers Fair (at LSE -** panel discussions from businesses, careers fair, workshops, professional headshots, skills sessions\*\*)\*\* * **Community Marketplace** with 40+ creators and charities (Bi Pride UK have previously been here) PINK CARPET hosted by Tiara Sky * Main stage hosted by Charlie Craggs & Big Brother star Zelah Glasson * Queer Dating: Love, Lust & Labels, hosted by LBC’s Natasha Devon, Max Hovey (writer, creator & activist) Ruben Bo Dwyer (BBC’s I Kissed A Boy) * Trans 2030: Beyond the Culture War, partnership with Queer AF & Not a Phasehost Juno Dawson (bestselling author & screenwriter), Zelah Glasson (Big Brother UK), Munroe Bergdorf (model & activist), Fizz Sinclair (actor, model, writer) and Lars Fellows (BBC’s I Kissed A Boy) * DRAGSTRAVAGANZA with The Traitors season 4 stars Jessie & Amanda, plus drag royalty Rhys’ Pieces, Miss Leigh Ding, Sophia Stardust a finale full of drag & queer chaos, with live performances, interactive games and more fun than you can shake a stick at. Another evening party at GAY Heaven with other performers. Also: * Therapy Puppies * Celeb Meet & Greets * Photo Moments * All Day Bar * Safe Space **Accessibility:** Uni of Westminster Marylebone campus has step free access everywhere. Registration, marketplace, fairs are ground floor, via ramp from street. Main stage and bar in the basement, with a lift. Live **BSL** interpretation for main stage + next stage. No strobing but lighting on both stages which will vary, sometimes rapidly. All toilets are gender neutral, there are disabled access toilets. Further details at [studentpride.co.uk/accessibility](https://www.studentpride.co.uk/accessibility)

Join Serge at Kingston Quaker Centre for a free yoga flow class for LGBTQ+ people. The class is suitable for all levels. Spend an hour connecting breath and movement, feeling grounded, strong and relaxed. Please bring your own yoga mat. Kingston Quaker Centre is at Fairfield East, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PT. When you arrive, press the buzzer for the Hall and we will let you in. You can find accessibility information about Kingston Quaker Centre here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/kingston-quaker-centre *** **Donate**: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, [please click here](https://www.kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk/donate).

Join us for a free 5km timed run, walk or jog around Bushy Park. The event starts at 9:00 am sharp, so meet and Lewis and Chris near the coffee shop by the Diana car park in Bushy Park for 8:45 am (by the gate from the nearby car park), then we will walk over to the starting line together. Afterwards, we'll head to the Pheasantry for a coffee and some well-deserved breakfast. If you would like to be timed, make sure you register on the Parkrun website, here: [https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bushy/](https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bushy/) *** **Donate**: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, [please click here](https://www.kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk/donate).

**One quick note on how the community works** **L Community is member-funded.** The standard contribution is **£13 per month** to cover the platform, events, moderation, and safeguarding. If £13 isn’t workable for you right now, you can opt out for now. Support can be changed or cancelled at any time. Support the platform: [www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now](www.thelcommunity.com/back-us-now) **What this is** A relaxed weekly night for drinks, conversation, and meeting other lesbian and bisexual women in real life. Women usually range from their 20s through to their 60s. Most weeks it’s a genuine mix of new faces and returning women, so you won’t be the only person arriving for the first time. Most people come on their own. That’s normal here, and we make sure you don’t feel it. Hosts introduce people, keep things flowing, and make it easy to settle in without pressure. There’s no requirement to drink, talk constantly, or impress anyone. You can arrive quietly, chat a bit, sit back, or leave early. All of that is fine. If you’re feeling nervous, you won’t be the only one. Many women feel that way before their first event and end up staying longer than they expected. **Important** This is a **female-only lesbian space**. That boundary is clear and upheld at events. If that doesn’t work for you, this won’t be the right event. **How to attend** You must register in advance to attend. Register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights](http://www.thelcommunity.com/events/lesbian-offline-nights) **Arriving and support** Table booking is under the name **Jenny**. If you’re nervous, arriving alone, can’t find us, or have any difficulty at all, you can message at any point — days before, on the day, or during the event. If it helps, we can have someone come outside to meet you. **WhatsApp Jenny** WhatsApp only (calls or messages): **+44 7591 386019** Normal calls or texts will not go through on this number. **Staying connected** Registering for an event is separate from joining the wider community. If you’d like to stay connected between events, access the private WhatsApp group, and join the wider network, you can register here: [www.thelcommunity.com/register](http://www.thelcommunity.com/register)

**Three solo plays. One night. Decades of voices.** Join Muse for our first Culture Club outing of 2026! In partnership with the Unearthed Theatre Company, all Muse attendees will benefit from discounted tickets to this event, so grab your ticket now 🙏 When: Sunday 15th February at 7pm Discount code: **UNEARTHED** **Please book your discounted tickets here:** https://canalcafetheatre.com/our-shows/roots/ If you have any questions, please message the organiser for this event. We'll be meeting for pre-drinks at the venue for 6pm, and the show starts at 7pm. Flying solo? Come and say hi to the organisers and we'll make sure to introduce you to the others and that you're comfortable with us cultural beings 😌 **These Roots Are Made For Walking** Three original solo plays illuminate untold stories from reimagining the past and reigniting hope for the future. This collection of new works covers themes of queerness, feminism, bodily autonomy, gender roles, and activism throughout the 20th century. Unearthed Theatre Company is a London-based theatre collective of international artists and the creators of The Lesbians of Forest Gate. Through intentional research and honest storytelling, Unearthed strives to dig deeper and shed light on those often written out of history. Written and Performed by Emily Wollenberg, Caro Vinden & Isabel Hees Running time: Approx 70 minutes Ages Guidance: Ages 16 and above Contains bomb and gun sounds, strong language, fake blood, suggested nudity, suggested sexual violence, discussion of HIV/AID, homophobia & death.

**Big Gay Balham** is a social group for LGBTQ+ folks in Balham and the surrounding areas. Now entering our second year, we’ve already had a run of sold-out events, from quiz nights to comedy nights, and we’re just getting started. We’re excited to launch our **Big Gay Social**, with our very first event taking place on **Saturday 14 February**. Come along to make new friends, meet other LGBTQ+ locals, and maybe even spark a cute connection 👀✨ Hosted at **Exhibit Balham**.

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**In March we will be making protest signs form carboard, paper, thick markers, and more! All supplies are provided, seats are limited! Come As you are, when you can; hope to see you there!**

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!

This Month's Book: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

In April WQC's Creativity Circle will be making beaded bracelets and keychains! All supplies provided, open to all, bring yourself (and a friend or two) for when you are able to make it in the two hour window. Note: Seats are Limited to the provided space at the Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

Join us for our February Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *A Master of Djinn* by P. Djèlí Clark in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.