LGBTQIA

*[Please follow this link for your ticket before RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-tour-with-kpf-tickets-1989232542082)* 17:45 Meet our group 18:00 Walk starts 19:30 Pub social Join KPF Architects for a walking tour that explores what it means to belong to a city in constant evolution. Learn about key projects and consider London’s evolution over this period. From the birth of Canary Wharf to the growth of the City, and the celebration of the Thames at the South Bank. KPF will take you past some of their most significant projects and consider them within the broader scope of London’s built history. The tour will start at KPF’s offices in Covent Garden and finish at a pub for anyone who wants to continue the conversation. This event is part of the [London Festival of Architecture](https://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/programme/) *See comments below for updates*

**Workout with PRIDE (Functional Strength) at Marshall Street, just around the corner from Carnaby S**treet! 💪🌈 Join us for our weekly **WorkOUT With PRIDE** class, designed to boost your functional strength and improve your body’s ability to move efficiently as a whole. Our sessions focus on exercises that engage all planes of movement, incorporating both bodyweight and equipment-based resistance to build strength and coordination. This class is suitable for all fitness levels, so if you’re new, no worries! We’ll break down the big compound movements step by step, ensuring you feel confident before diving into the full workout. Engineered for endurance. Built for power. HYROX fuses functional strength with high-intensity cardio to push your limits every session. Whether you’re fine-tuning for race day or throwing yourself into something new, expect serious graft, smart programming, and a session that demands everything you’ve got. At *Workout with Pride*, our goal is for you to leave feeling accomplished, empowered, and more knowledgeable about your fitness journey. **Class Details:** * **Location:** LSBU ACTIVE **Time:** Please arrive by **6:30 pm** (changed and ready to go) * **What to Expect:** Full access to changing rooms and showers post-class. Don’t forget to bring a towel and some change for the lockers! When you arrive, just head to reception and let them know you’re there for **Workout with PRIDE**.

We're hosting our regular peer support group for lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer and questioning women. We look forward to welcoming you if you can make it. Our attendees are a diverse mix of women and are friendly, non-judgmental and inclusive of new people. During the session we talk over topics by sharing our own experience. We cover any topics our attendees would like to raise (we write them down anonymously at the start of the session) they might be things like "how do I find queer friends?" , "managing the holiday season with an unsupportive family", "coming out at work", "bi invisibility" , "internalised homophobia" , "lgbt book recommendations?", "any dating app recommendations?". The session is facilitated by volunteers from the charity London Friend. Our group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7pm to 9pm. We're aware it can sometimes be intimidating to join a group like this for the first time, so please reach out to our friendly volunteers if you'd like more information. We can be contacted via Meetup or by emailing changes@londonfriend.org.uk. If you'd like to join and listen without participating further that's ok too. MeetUp is one of the many platforms where people can find this event, and so the number of meetup RSVP's doesn't match the actual number of attendees. If you'd like to join without RSVPing on Meetup you can simply turn up 7pm at the London Friend location.

*Since 2009, 15‑40 men meet in a warm, inclusive space near Leicester Square to meditate, relax and make friends. No experience needed – we guide you step‑by‑step, and seasoned meditators are welcome.* **Why gay‑men choose this space** * **Safety & belonging** – a private, affirming environment where you can be yourself without judgment, the core need identified by LGBTQ‑focused mindfulness programmes . * **Minority‑stress relief** – mindfulness reduces the chronic stress that many gay, bi and queer men face, boosting self‑acceptance and emotional regulation . * **Community‑driven growth** – connecting with others who share similar experiences lowers isolation and fosters resilience. [Click here to book](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) or simply turn up and pay at the door. **What you’ll get** * **Breath‑work & gratitude tools** – instant stress relief and mood lift. * **Guided meditations** that develop emotional intelligence, self‑compassion and resilience. * **Trauma‑informed compassion practices** – self‑compassion exercises and body‑scan work to ease reactivity and promote safety. * **A supportive peer community** – improve social skills and build lasting friendships. **Evening flow (7 pm‑9 pm)** 1️⃣ Grounding movement & body‑scan 2️⃣ First guided meditation (focused attention or self‑compassion) 3️⃣ 20‑minute tea break for informal chat 4️⃣ The second meditation changes week by week and follows a rotating weekly theme (loving‑kindness, self‑compassion, gratitude, etc.) **Practical details** * **When:** Every Monday (doors 6:45 pm, meditation 7 pm) – we run the session even if there are no Meetup RSVP. No booking required - just turn up. * **Where:** 52 Saint Martins Lane, WC2N 4EA (near Leicester Square/Charing Cross) * **Seating:** Chairs provided; mats & cushions available for floor sitting. **Teacher** Nick – 30 years of practice and 7 years as a Buddhist monk, teaching from a non‑reactive, freedom‑focused perspective. **Fees** * **First‑timer:** £10 * **Regular:** £16 per session * **Concessions:** £13 (students, low‑income, refugees, disability support – ask on arrival) **Join us** [Click here to book](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) or simply turn up and pay at the door. “The connection here is transformative – stress‑free, supportive, genuinely inclusive.” – member testimonial.

Golders Queens is a newly established LGBTQ+ choir meeting weekly at Golders Green Unitarians, offering a supportive and joyful space to explore singing in community. It's a place to grow in confidence, discover your voice, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making music together, Whether you've sung in a choir for years or are just beginning, you'll find a welcoming group ready to build something new.

*Time to hit the South Coast again 😎* The plan: Meeting at 9am sharp on Saturday 27th June at London Victoria to catch the 9:24am train to Seaford. Arrive at Seaford station at 10:48am, set off to climb the Seven Sisters cliffs and take in the beautiful views! When we arrive at Eastbourne, the plan is to have a few drinks at spoons (just opposite the station) and then be on our way back to London. We don't want to be leaving any later than 8pm. Best suggestion is to book a flexible ticket from Eastbourne to London. **IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE:** Kate and Paty are not professional hike leaders, we obviously won't be ditching anyone, but please keep this in mind! 😂 **The Seven Sisters cliffs are stunning but also potentially dangerous as the chalk cliffs are constantly eroding and can collapse without warning.** **For your safety, remain 5 metres back from the edge of the cliffs.** There is the option to book your tickets individually or as a group to get a discount. Whatever you prefer, please organise the train tickets for yourselves based on what works for you. It will be a single ticket from London to Seaford, and then a single ticket from Eastbourne to London. **Recommended tickets:** Single from London Victoria - Seaford Time: 09:24 - arrive at 10:48. Cost £13 but may change. Single from Eastbourne - London Victoria: Time: 19:33 - arrive at 21:06. Cost £26.40 but may change. **FOOD** Bring a packed lunch, but we will visit the spoons pub in Eastbourne after the hike for drinks. **DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY** Distance: 14 miles (22km) Grading: Intermediate/Challenging Ascent: 580m Hiking time: 5.5 to 6.5 hours **WHAT TO BRING** • Hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket. Sensible clothing basically. • Sunscreen • Water (2 litres) • Lunch • Optional: dogs can come along! Please only bring if you feel confident of your dog's capability and safety, this will be a long day and we cannot take responsibility for any pets. **TOILETS** • We highly recommend to use the station toilets before we set off, there are limited toilets along the way and often very busy as it's a popular hike! This link has more information on the Seaford to Eastbourne route: [https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/east-sussex/seaford-to-eastbourne](https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/east-sussex/seaford-to-eastbourne?sh=p8znlp&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality)

Forest Gayte Pride is a grassroots Pride in Newham, with stalls, entertainment, speakers, and other events from Friday to Sunday (but no parade). Its grown from 1 market stall & queer pub night in 2017, then a 2019 parade; though the primary aim is still giving a voice to LGBTQIA+ Newham residents; events and education, a platform for the community to express themselves in a safer, inclusive space, during pride and beyond; and educating the local community on queer issues. The previous organisers stepped down so a new committee will be running it for this 9th year. We don't yet have a stall on the main Saturday, but if you can help host one during the day do tell us and maybe it's not too late. We've had stickers, badges, and info sheets/leaflets; and badges, flags, books/booklets there in past years. The regular Saturday Market continues as normal around the Pride stalls. ⚫ Events Overview: FG Pride are working with their favourite local venues and some of East London’s most influential Queers to bring a celebration of LGBTQIA+ Culture to Newham once more. Check the website for latest updates. There are also fundraising events in the run up, see their [Eventbrite events list](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-gayte-pride-33691105349#events) for all details. (a map and list for Saturday's events at [forestgaytepride.com/virtualmap](https://forestgaytepride.com/virtualmap)) Details are sparse yet, but there is usually a Gala opening event on Friday, stalls and music/speeches on Saturday, some quieter events/pub hanging out on Sunday. Saturday, 11am-4pm: Community Hub (stalls) + Entertainment, speakers all day (and a DJ in between speeches) — Woodgrange Market Place, on the A114 road. The Community Gardens will be open if you need a space away from the bustle for a while. \- Main Evening Event at ???? til late \- Sunday afternoon at ???? \- Sunday Evening at ???? ⚫ Help Out: Can you volunteer to help make a stall happen on the Saturday? An hour or two or more? Especially early afternoon (lunchtime) when its busiest, or 10.15-11am/near 4pm to setup and pack up at the start and end? You would meet a load of people, conversation ice-breakers ready to go; hang out with other bi/lgbt organisers+activists with experience, help our community. There'd be a seat. I can offer a badge/flag/similar from the stall as thanks depending on your support. If you can only afford to volunteer if paid travel expenses, I can help with that from elsewhere in/near London (please check with us in advance if not via TfL services). They also need volunteer help for the whole festival (setup starts from 8am on Saturday but doesn't have to be then, Fri/Sun also wanted) — and maybe make new LGBTQ+ friends in the area too: via this form [https://forestgaytepride.com/volunteer-](https://forestgaytepride.com/volunteer-) ⚫ Accessibility: • Woodgrange Market (for the Hub): recently refurbished, fully wheelchair accessible (https://www.facebook.com/woodgrangemkte7/). • [Forest Gate Station](https://tfl.gov.uk/tflrail/stop/910GFRSTGT/forest-gate-rail-station?lineId=tfl-rail): across the road from the Hub. Renovated as part of TfL/Queen Elizabeth Line updates to include a lift and fully accessible trains • No bar at the Marketplace itself (though not a designated Sober space) • Nearest Quiet Zone: 200 yards away at the Community Garden • Forest Gayte Pride pledged for **all of their events to be fully accessible**, including the Hub (ask if more questions) ⚫ More Info: Updates / Details, Website, Social media: [forestgaytepride.com](https://forestgaytepride.com/) Twitter: [@fgpride](https://twitter.com/fgpride) Instagram: [@forestgaytepride](https://instagram.com/forestgaytepride) All profits go to Forest Gayte Pride CIC non-profit to fund the Pride and work throughout the year. You can help them by [donating](https://forestgaytepride.com/donate) (anytime), or [volunteering](https://forestgaytepride.com/volunteer-) (**we also need help** to setup/run stall during the day) Events/map page link page: [forestgaytepride.com/events-1](https://forestgaytepride.com/events-1)

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 6.30pm every Tuesday outside The Javan Coker Foundation Centre (47 Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood, London SE2 9EU, 10 minutes walk from Abbey Wood station) The lake loop is about 5-6 KM and don't worry about your pace! We support runners of all speed. The course will pass Lesnes Abbey Woods, around the Southmere Lake and return to the start. Afterwards, there may be a chance for a bit of a social if people feel like doing so. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌈 Follow us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gayzelles/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/gayzelles

Pride in Southwark marches from the London LGBTQ Community Centre in Blackfriars (meet from 12pm) to Mint Street Park, 14 Weller Street on Saturday 27 June where (from 1-6pm) there is live music, drag shows, community stalls, and of course food/drink trucks. Performing is Kate Butch, Anna Toni, Son of a Tutu, Ada Campe, Samba Sisters Collective, Alpha Dancers, and more. An after-party at The Rising (SE1) starts at 6pm, til 2am. ⚫ Tickets: [https://www.outsavvy.com/event/36189/pride-in-southwark-2026](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/36189/pride-in-southwark-2026) ⚫ More Info: Further details at their website [prideinsouthwark.org](https://www.prideinsouthwark.org/) Instagram @[pride_southwark](https://www.instagram.com/pride_southwark/?hl=en-gb)

**Meeting Location:** At the entrance of Woolich **Elizabeth line Station** What3words for the meeting location - ///trick.splash.bunny ( or simply click the link - https://w3w.co/trick.splash.bunny ) **Meeting time: 10:30 AM.** We will gather by the entrance to the Woolwich Elizabeth Line station and head South towards Shooter Hill where we aim to arrive in approx 3.5hrs covering approx 6.5 miles. We will be passing through some historic buildings before arriving at Oxleas woods. Oxleas Wood is *one of the few remaining areas of ancient deciduous forest in Eltham* in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Some parts date back over 8,000 years to the end of the last ice age. We will also walk past the Severndroog Castle, a folly, located in the woods. Plan is to grab a drink or more at the wonderful Oxleas wood cafe situated at an elevation known for its panaromic rolling views of South London and beyond. The walk ends here. There are near by bus stations - buses heading to & from different tube/train stations. **Please note: This walk involves conquring a few elevations!** **Things that I usually consider for my walks:** * Food and drink to get through the walk. * Water: Aleast two litres. * Day rucksack: That is comfortable to wear and allows free arm movements. * Walking Boots: waterproof and breathable. trainers are OK if the ground is dry. * Gaiters: recommended for wet weather conditions. * Socks: proper walking socks to keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters. * Layered clothing: helps to quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. A base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather additional outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece) * Trousers: Ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK. * Waterproof jacket: An essential in wet weather. * Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer * Sunglasses: Essential for any summer walk * Sun cream: when the weather dictates. Note: Please be advised this is a free, self-guided trip organised by a community group. All trip details, travel advice, and planning come from personal knowledge and suggestions and is not a professional service. The community group seeks to offer the space and opportunity to enjoy activities with others led by a host, but is not a guided tour in the business sense. While trips are planned with care, participants are entirely responsible for their own safety, as well as any travel, insurance and accommodation, (as necessary). The group and its organisers do not take responsibility for any injury, damage or loss of any kind. While we will do our upmost to provide trips which go ahead based on published plans and will seek to notify members of any changes to plans, it should be noted that trips may be confirmed or postponed short notice due to on weather conditions, logistical difficulties or any other reason for which the group and its organisers do not accept any loss be that financial or otherwise. In agreeing to attend and/or attending a trip or part thereof you confirm understanding of and agreement to the above terms and conditions.

**Do you like reading and want to meet up to discuss books? Would you like to discover more LGBTQ+ books & authors? Then why not join our Book Club? This social evening will give you the opportunity to meet other book lovers and discuss what you liked, or disliked, about our book of the month.** **West London Queer Project is a LGBTQ+ group that has been hosting events and activities for the local LGBTQ+ community for over three years. Please note that a lot of our regular members don’t use Meet Up, so the numbers of people attending our events will be substantially bigger than the amount you will see here as registered to attend.** **For full details of this months book club, please visit: https://www.wlqp.org/event-details/book-club-the-safekeep**

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.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.