LISTINGS FEBRUARY 2019
GET ACTIVE!
Spring is still a while away but there are plenty of opportunities to get moving! Being more active can give you better physical health, more energy to combat the winter cold, and can also be a great way to get out and meet people. So why not start getting into some positive routines? Did you know that some Camden leisure centers offer free swimming for over 60s? Just visit the Kentish Town sport center or the Swiss Cottage leisure center anytime between 7am and 12noon! Residents in Camden with health or medical conditions can also take advantage of the Exercise on Referral (EOR) programme to get back into exercise and fitness. Participants are referred from their GP or a health care professional to take part in a 12-week programme where you’ll get the chance to discuss your goals and make an action plan with a health coach. To find out more, visit camden.gov.uk/exerciseonreferral
If you’re looking for sports opportunities that welcome LGBT+ people of all ages, Out For Sport offer a range of activities across London. Why not try badminton, volleyball, or martial arts? Find out more about different sports clubs that are either specific or inclusive of LGBT+ people at outforsport.com/london-sports-clubs
READY TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE? For those of you really looking to challenge yourself, look no further! ODL are participating in a number of challenge events this year and are looking for our next champions: Hackney Half Marathon – 19 May: Complete a half marathon through some of Hackney’s most scenic parks and sights with cheering crowds and live music to keep you motivated on the way. Prudential Ride London – 3-4 August: Inspired by the 2012 Olympic Road Race, this challenge event offers the chance to ride a 100-mile closed road circuit through London and Surrey. Royal Parks Half Marathon – 13 October: This stunning central London Half Marathon, takes in some of the capital’s worldfamous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks.
Hackney Half Marathon 2018
Challenge events are a great way of staying motivated while fundraising for a cause you believe in. Set yourself a goal to complete a race and to give back to the community! To sign up or find out more, email: communications@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Make new friends and try new activities with members of the older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans community. ODL membership is free and is aimed at all who identify as LGBT+, and are over 50. We have members from across London and beyond. As well as our events, we also offer: •
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MAKING LGBT+ HISTORY For February, LGBT History Month, ODL wants to hear and share YOUR story of making LGBT+ history! Whether you have been involved in LGBT+ organising and activism or lived your truth through yourself and your personal relationships, you have been part of making history. This can be a short paragraph sharing anything from a particular experience you’ve had as a LGBT+ person, to the joys and challenges you may face today as a LGBT+ person over 50. You are welcome to reflect on how politics and attitudes may have changed over the years and your own part of paving the way for younger generations. To take part, please email your stories (and photo’s if you’d like) to communications@openingdoorslondon.org.uk or by post to: Making History Opening Doors London Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9NA We would like to share these stories on ODL’s social media and website for them to reach a wider audience, so please let us know if you would prefer to be quoted or remain anonymous.
ACCESSCare Research: better care for LGBT+ people ACCESSCare is a research project looking to understand and improve the experiences of LGBT+ people facing serious illness. They are currently recruiting LGBT+ people with serious illnesses as well as their friends, partners, family, and carers, to take part in a brief interview. The results will be used to improve health professional’s communication with LGBT+ people.
Second Sundays in February This month Second Sundays will not run due to a lack of suitable venue availability. We are actively seeking a new venue in West London from March and for the rest of this year. If you have suggestions please get in touch with juliet.chard@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Find out more on their website via bit.ly/2Fomt7S Or contact debbie.braybrook@kcl.ac.uk
Please note that addresses and transport information for all venues are now included at the end of the listings.
Do you have access requirements? If there’s an event you’d like to attend, but you’re not sure if you’ll be able to make it due to your access requirements, please, contact us so we can help make sure you get the most out of being part of Opening Doors London. Contact us on 020 7239 0400 or info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Feel free to share events, exhibitions and happenings with one another by including them in the Alternative Doors listings. Email: alternativedoors@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Hello to you all and a very happy 2019! The festive season over, its time again for LGBT History Month with the theme of Peace, Activism and Reconciliation. Its time for us to remember how we have changed the face of equality in England with brave acts, with discussion, argument and listening, Many battles fought and won and many lives made happier. And still a way to go, particularly in becoming firm allies for our trans communities. I’ve been a trustee of ODL since we became a charity on our own right, and its been a total privilege to see us grow and develop services for older LGBT members. I signed up as a volunteer to help people get together and form friendships that we hope will sustain us into a happy and healthy older age. And if you want to help, think about becoming one of our new member engagement volunteers who are around to introduce new members to groups and activities, to get over that initial hurdle of walking into the room and feeling welcome. So a big thanks from me to all involved and have a truly great year.
Annie Southerst Trustee and Vice Chair
FEBRUARY 2019
Friday 1st Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café Everyone is welcome to come along to our Friday cafe social. It is run by members for members and is always a busy and friendly place to meet new people and chat to exsisting friends. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please, feel free to bring your own cakes and biscuits.
Special for February 1st: Mark Smith choreographer will be at ‘Coffee and Cake’ to meet and interview any members who are interested about their experience as an LGBT+ person before homosexuality was partially decriminalised in 1967. It would be great to meet those who lived through the 1940s & 1950s at the same time as Alan Turing when he was alive and arrested for gross indecency in 1952.
Also, he is looking to meet any men who were pardoned ‘The Turing Law’ in 2017 by the government like Alan Turing who received royal pardon in 2013. Every Friday 10am – 12pm
Sunday 3rd Sunday Lunch & Film Club Henderson Court Resource Centre Join us for a lovely home cooked lunch and film. We will select the film on the day instead of in advance. Social: 12pm. Lunch: 1pm. Film starts: 2pm, Cost £5.
Monday 4th Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House Bridge and Scrabble is back! Join us for board games at Tavis House every Monday. Beginners welcome! Scrabble boards will be provided. 2pm – 4pm Peer-led coffee and tea social The Breakfast Club Battersea Rise The team from The Breakfast Club are providing free tea and coffee for ODL members at this peer-led monthly social. Just turn up to meet other ODL members.
Sometimes The Breakfast Club team will be able to pop in to say hello, too. 4pm – 6pm
Complete beginner to confident singer - everyone is welcome. See the first Monday of the month for more information.Adrian at ODL 020 7239 0400 to find out more. 3:45pm – 5.45pm
Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre Come along to a free and friendly singing course at the Mary Ward Centre run in partnership with Opening Doors London. Develop your singing voice and learn songs covering a range of material including traditional folk, songs from yesteryear (30’s-60’s) and Pop with the main focus being fun! Learning to sing in harmony, listen and blend our voices together.
FEBRUARY 2019
Tuesday 5th
Tuesday Group Havering LGBT over-50s Social Moon and Stars Pub Havering LGBT+ Forum is proud to present a new social group for LGBT+ older people in the east London/ Essex area. This is a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones from in and around the Havering area in East London/ Essex.
So, if you are age 50 or over and would like to experience some smashing social company within a safe and welcoming space, please, get in touch and come along. There will be free nibbles and drinks on offer, plus a great team of dedicated volunteers who will warmly greet you and introduce you to like-minded people also identifying as LGBT. Please, contact Alan Giles for more info on 07757 122 749 or info@ openingdoorslondon.org.uk
LGBT Creative Writing Group Tavis House Warm, constructive and supportive writing together. This group welcomes new writers for writing exercises and a chance to read your own work. First and third Tuesdays every month. With biscuits! 3pm – 5pm
2pm – 4pm
Wednesday 6th Men’s Pimlico Social Pimlico Room
Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court
Ivy House Pub Quiz Ivy House
In the mood for a night of laughter, a good chat while enjoying coffee and cake, a nice glass of wine and nibbles? Come join us at this popular and welcoming group!
Why not try this friendly and informal drop-in? Meeting at 2pm every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. All materials for a variety of activities and range of abilities are provided free, as are the refreshments.
A queer-friendly pub quiz with a range of subjects, hosted by ambassador Peter Scott-Presland. Many LGBT participants. Jackpot £180.
6pm – 9pm
8pm – 10.30pm
Advice and guidance are on offer from Philippa, the volunteer/artist. The venue is pleasant and fully accessible. Call Philippa for more info on 07951540640 2pm – 4pm
Thursday 7th 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project 50+ Coffee Morning in Wandsworth, at the Furzedown project for older people. The Wandsworth LGBT forum hosts this coffee morning with Vito from ODL. Every Thursday 10 – 12. A fee of £2 after your initial visit, which pays for room hire and drinks.
We hope you may become members and join in some of the other activities on offer. We sometimes have interesting speakers, visits from local councillors/MPs/community workers, etc. But if you just want to chat and have coffee that’s fine, too. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm
Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House Our Age UK Camden LGBT* friendly drop-in session provides you with an opportunity to receive IT assistance and guidance from knowledgeable volunteers and staff. For more information, please, contact Callum on 020 7239 0400. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
FEBRUARY 2019
Friday 8th Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
Mixed ODL Dinner Club At Positive East
See 1st Friday of the month for more info.
We look forward to welcoming you to the warm and friendly Positive East dinner club. As usual, we will have a tasty meal with a meat and veggie option for the brilliant price of £6.50. Please, let us know if you have any dietary requirements. See you there! Book online, by email or by calling the office.
Every Friday 10am – 12pm
https://februarydinnerclub.eventbrite.co.uk
6.30 – 9.30pm
Monday 11th Rainbow Memory Café Tavis House A supportive space for anyone from the LGBT`+ communities concerned about memory loss, anyone who cares for someone with memory loss or those with a dementia diagnosis.
There’s refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere with occasional guest speakers, time to talk about your concerns and the opportunity for carers to talk together about things that matter to them. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at Tavis House. 2pm – 4pm
Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House See the 4th for more info.. 2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See the 4th for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday 12th Cinema, Chats & Coffee Club Greenwich Picture House Please note that as from February 2019 that this event will now take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join Danny & Nick on the 1st Tuesday of the month for an afternoon Film Showing. Meeting at approximately 12.30, the actual time for meeting and film times will be advertised one week in advance of this event.
Free Tea & Coffee – Concessional admission (£6.90) & free Silver Screen membership. Please note attendance to this event MUST be through Eventbrite or by calling the office. 12.30pm – 5 pm
FEBRUARY 2019
Wednesday 13th London Friend tea & biscuits older LGBT* drop-in London Friend In partnership with London Friend, this social group is a place to meet friends for a coffee, chat and optional board games! 12.30pm – 2.30pm The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
Thursday 14th Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See 1st Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See 1st Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm 6 – 9pm
Women’s Film Night nonValentine’s Day Special The Miseducation of Cameron Post screening Join us as we screen 2018’s hotly tipped The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Cameron Post (Chloë Grace Moretz) looks the part of a perfect high school girl. But after she’s caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night, Cameron is quickly shipped off to a conversion therapy centre that treats teens “struggling with samesex attraction.”
At the facility, Cameron is subjected to outlandish discipline, dubious “de-gaying” methods, and earnest Christian rock songs-but this unusual setting also provides her with an unlikely gay community. For the first time, Cameron connects with peers, and she’s able to find her place among fellow outcasts. 6 – 8PM. Social from 6pm. Film starts promptly at 6.30pm
Friday 15th https://channel4pridescreening.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
Channel 4 Pride LGBT History Month film screening
See 1st Friday for more info.
Channel 4Pride would love to invite Opening Doors London members to Channel 4 for afternoon tea and a film screening of Can You Ever Forgive Me? which stars Richard E Grant and Melissa McCarthy and launches in cinemas next month. The film has just been nominated for three Oscars.
Every Friday 10am – 12pm
There will be time to socialise before and after.Please book via Eventbrite or by calling the office. 4pm – 6pm
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
FEBRUARY 2019
Sunday 17th LGBTQ stories: history month afternoon The Ladies of Llangollen and Alan Turing Oscar Wilde Temple To mark LGTBQ history month join us as we bring together two unique performances exploring the lives and stories of LGTBQ people.
Set against the backdrop of the incredible Oscar Wilde temple in Clapham, the afternoon will begin with the Ladies of Llangollen, which is a retelling of the lives and loves of two 18th-century women, Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler.
Following this, choreographer Mark Smith will share his manylayered project exploring the complex identity of codebreaker and mathematician Alan Turing. Book via Eventbrite or by calling the office. 3 – 6PM
https://queerstorieshistorymonth.eventbrite.co.uk
Monday 18th Women’s Breakfast at the Albany The Albany, Deptford
Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House
Start your day at the Albany community café meeting other women for a chat/discussion. Have a cuppa or breakfast. As the venue is near the Thames, we also have the option to go for a walk along the Thames occasionally.
See the 4th for more info.
10am – 12pm
2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See the 4th for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm
Tuesday 19th LGBT Creative Writing Group Tavis House
Gardening session with Rainbow Grow Hackney
See the 5th for more information.
Join our regular gardening group for the first group in 2019. This is Hackney’s premier and only LGBT+ gardening group. Get out into the green and enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cakes (sometimes).
3pm – 5pm
4pm – 6pm
FEBRUARY 2019
Wednesday 20th
Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court See the 6th for more information. 2pm – 4pm Far From The Madding Crowd - If it doesnt rain! Assemble Epping Underground Station Light Lunch or Snack at Epping or Theydon Bois. or later at High Beach. Followed by weather dependent options.
1) Direct return via Epping tube possibly checking a few Epping Shops. 2) Walk Through Epping and part of the Forest to enjoy snacks at Theydon Bois and return via tube from there. 3) Much longer walk to Chingford via High Beach if there is bright sunshine. People not hungry at High Beach could also eat at Chingford.
Weather can turn nasty so be prepared. The Green Path in the forest is mostly fairly dry. If you want to do the full walk from Epping to Chingford you will need something more substantial in your belly than a Malteser if the weather turns nasty. You will get thirsty. So “Be Prepared”. 11.30 – 4.30
If there is deep snow or heavy rain and grey skies Clive advises stay at home. Make sure you catch the Epping branch train on the Central Line.
Thursday 21st Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See the 7th for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See the 7th for more info.
LGBT+ History Month lunch event AIG Offices We’ve kindly been invited by AIG to attend a lunchtime panel event for LGBT History month around the theme of ‘Peace, reconciliation and activism’. Refreshments including sandwiches and soft drinks will be provided. Limited tickets so booking is required. 12.30 – 2pm
Every Thursday 10am – 12pm ODL Greenwich Pub Club Ye Rose & Crown Join Danny, Nick & Kyle for a sociable drink and chats. Social group for older LGBT* people to meet in a lovely LGBT* pub in the heart of Greenwich village. 7pm – 10pm
https://aiglgbtlunch.eventbrite.co.uk
Southwark Thursdays group Dan Vo from the V&A history month talk Stone’s End Day Centre This month we have Dan from the V&A museum visiting to share his personal research as well as the move to create more visible LGBTQ stories at the museum. A history month special event not to be missed! We’ll share snacks, teas and coffees as usual. New members always welcome. 5 – 7pm
FEBRUARY 2019
Friday 22nd Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See 1st Friday for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm Informal Art Group Tavis House Join Allan for an informal art group for all abilities - come and do your own creative thing, or improve and expand your drawing skills with gentle guidance from an experienced volunteer teacher.
Whether you are a traditional sketcher or an outrageous avant-gardist, this group will supply encouragement, support, plenty of dialogue.... and maybe an exhibition. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and nonmessy kit. Contact: juliet.chard@ openingdoorslondon.org.uk for more info. 12:30 for a 1pm start
https://southwarkqueerartweek.eventbrite.co.uk
Southwark Queer Arts Week Launch Night The Former Newington Library Join LGBTQ performers, artists and friends to celebrate the second arts week organised in collaboration with ODL and led on by artist, member and volunteer, Philippa Punchard. There will be a wide spectrum of artists and performers sharing their work, plus drinks and snacks available on the night. Performances begin at 7pm. The exhibition runs from Friday 22 February to Thursday 28 February, and is open daily for people to browse and buy work. 6pm – 8pm
Monday 25th Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House
Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre
Bi The Way Group Tavis House
See the 4th for more info.
See the 4th for more info.
2pm – 4pm
3:45pm – 5.15pm
This month the ODL bisexual group will be sharing the music that’s important to us. Come along with a song or two in mind – we’ll listen together and use the music as inspiration to talk about music and identity. There will be a speaker set up and we should be able to find most songs online so there’s no need to bring anything with you. All welcome. 6pm – 8pm
FEBRUARY 2019
Monday 26th
Men’s Film Night - Howl Henderson Court Howl is a 2010 American semiexperimental film which explores both the Six Gallery debut and the 1957 obscenity trial of 20thcentury American poet Allen Ginsberg’s noted poem Howl. Starring James Franco as Ginsberg, the film explores the life and works of 20th-century American poet. Constructed in a nonlinear fashion, the film juxtaposes historical events with a variety of cinematic techniques including extended animation sequences bringing to life his seminal poem. 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Walkabout, Talkabout, and Pig out; New Cross Gate to Greenwich We meet in the ticket hall of New Cross Gate station (Overground and trains from London Bridge etc.) Lift from platform to street. Toilets available at the nearby Sainsburys. Firstly we have a 1 mile walk to Deptford; we walk through Fordham Park, then under New Cross station (this is a walk for railway geeks!), through Margaret McMillan Park, where we can watch the pigeons and seagulls cooing and warbling, probably after some mischief. We can pause to feed the birds, but not white bread, as it is not good for them; much better some cereal, or muesli. We pass the Albany social centre (toilets here).
Secondly, lunch at Cafe Bianca (65 Deptford High St.), serving all day breakfasts (£6), hot meals, jacket potatoes, burgers, omelettes, salads and sandwiches. Thirdly (optional), a further walk of ¾ mile to Greenwich. We continue along Giffin St, into the Crossfields estate, and cross the Ha’penny Hatch footbridge across Deptford Creek. This is the continuation of the River Ravensbourne that we have seen twice already. Beside the footbridge is a railway bridge - the section was lifted vertically to give clearance, but it is no longer in use. We carry on to Greenwich station (train to London Bridge etc, and DLR). Meeting Time: 12.45pm for 1pm start
Wednesday 27th London Friend tea & biscuits older LGBT* drop-in London Friend See the 13th for more information. 12.30pm – 2.30pm Howl (2010)
Thursday 28th 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project
Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House
See 1st Thursday of the month for more information.
See 1st Thursday of the month for more information.
Every Thursday 10am – 12pm
Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
An Extraordinary Female Affection: the life and love of the Ladies of Llangollen & Mark Smith's Hut 8: Alan Turing's Machines Sunday 17 February 3-6PM Opening Doors London presents Queer Stories for LGBT+ History Month @ The Oscar Wilde Temple, Clapham
'The performance was superb an evocative, moving, and at times laugh out loud rendition of the stories of the Ladies of Langollen', Professor Matthew Jarvis , University of Wales
Mark Smith is founder and artistic director of Deaf Men Dancing (DMD) gaining critical acclaim. He bring his Arts Council funded research project on Alan Turing to life.
Oscar Wilde Temple, Studio Voltaire1A Nelsons Row London SW4 7JR . Book via Eventbrite.
This is a list of support and health services available for LGBT-people in London. Though we do not have direct connections with all of these organisations, we encourage our members to contact them for support with a range of issues. 56 Dean Street 56 Dean Street is a friendly, convenient and free NHS sexual health service run from 2 locations in Soho. (56 Dean Street and Dean Street Express). The service based in London’s West End also offers full outpatient HIV clinic services. http://dean.st/ 020 3315 6699 The Albany Trust The Albany Trust provides high quality therapy and counselling services, committed to improving the emotional and sexual wellbeing of our clients and of the community. http://www.albanytrust.org 0208 767 1827 Albert Kennedy Trust Working to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people are able to live in accepting, supportive and caring homes, by providing a range of services to meet the individual needs of those who would otherwise be homeless or living in a hostile environment. https://www.akt.org.uk/ 020 7831 6562 Antidote Antidote is the UK’s only LGB&T run and targeted drug and alcohol support service. http://londonfriend.org.uk/get-support/ drugsandalcohol/#.WtYCHC-ZPkI 020 7833 1674 (10am-6pm, Mon - Fri). Ask for one of the Antidote Team. CliniQ A team of friendly and open health & wellbeing professionals and trans* community members, dedicated to enhancing the lives of trans* people, their partners and friends. https://cliniq.org.uk/about/ 020 3315 6699 Elop Elop is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities, and our core services include counselling and young people’s services. http://www.elop.org/ info@elop.org / 020 8509 3898 Galop Galop is the LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Contact them if you have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. They also support LGBT and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. http://www.galop.org.uk/ London LGBT+ Advice Line: 020 7704 204 National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 help@galop.org.uk
Islington Mind: Outcome Outcome is a client-led LGBTQ+ servicet hat has been run by a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans team for 15 years and is one of the few LGBT mental health services in London. They meet every Tuesday between 10:30am and 4:00pm at Mind Spa at 35 Ashley Road, London N19 3AG. www.islingtonmind.org.uk/outcome.asp sigal.avni@islingtonmind.org.uk 020 7272 5038
Positive East Positive East has been on the forefront of HIV service and care for over 26 years; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care. Providing a holistic range of health and wellbeing programmes from counselling to workshops to HIV testing and prevention. http://www.positiveeast.org.uk/ talktome@positiveeast.org.uk +44 020 7791 2855
LGBT Consortium A national specialist infrastructure and Membership organisation focusing on the development and support of LGBT groups, organisations and projects so they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights. http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/ admin@lgbtconsortium.org.uk 020 7064 6500
Victim Support “An independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. Helping people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.” https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Domestic Abuse Forum A network of practitioners, activists, researchers, service providers, commissioners, funders and representatives from public sector departments working in or around the issue of LGBT* domestic abuse. http:// lgbtdaf.org/ info@lgbtdaf.org 0207 359 6242
Spectra Provides supportive, knowledgeable, non-judgemental and peer-based engagements to marginalised communities. https://spectra-london.org.uk info@spectra-london.org.uk 0800 587 8302 / 020 3322 6920
The Lesbian Therapist Directory www.thelesbiantherapistdirectory.co.uk/ London Friend London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. Here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGB&T community in and around London. http://londonfriend.org.uk/ office@londonfriend.org.uk +44 (0)20 7833 1674 Maytree Maytree is a registered charity supporting people in suicidal crisis in a non-medical setting. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from a one-off stay in a safe and confidential space. http://www.maytree.org.uk/ maytree@maytree.org.uk / 020 7263 7070 Metro Center Providing health, community and youth services across London and the South East for anyone experiencing issues around sexuality, gender, equality, diversity or identity. https://www.metrocentreonline.org/ hello@metrocharity.org.uk 020 8305 5000 Naz Project NAZ provides sexual health promotion and HIV support services to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in London. We specialise in providing culturally appropriate services and a supportive environment enabling people to access healthcare. http://naz.org.uk/ naz@naz.org.uk / 020 8741 1879
Stonewall Housing Stonewall Housing is the specialist lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) housing advice and support provider in England. http://www.stonewallhousing.org/ info@stonewallhousing.org Advice Line: 020 7359 5767 Switchboard – the LGBT+ helpline “We are here to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and we understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone.” https://switchboard.lgbt/ chris@switchboard.lgbt 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm every day) TAGS TAGS are a provider of body positive spaces for transgender and non-binary identified people. http://www.tagswim.co.uk/ robertatrans21@gmail.com megan.zoe.faulkner@gmail.com TransPALS TransPALS is a south London based social support group, providing a safe space for transgender people of all genders and backgrounds. http://transpals.org.uk info@ transpals.org.uk.
AIG offices 58 Fenchurch St, EC3M 4BE Train: Frenchurch Street, Monument, Bank Bus: 40, 42, 78 The Albany Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG Trains/Overground: New Cross and Deptford DLR: Deptford Bridge Bus: 41, 171, 172, 225 Art Academy Gallery Newington Library 155 Walworth Road, SE17 1RS Train: Elephant & Castle Bus: 12 35 45 68 148 171 176 468 Breakfast Club Battersea Rise 5-9 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG Underground/Overground: Clapham Junction Bus: 35, 37, 87 Channel 4 124 Horseferry Road, SW1P 2TX Underground: Victoria Bus: 11, 24, 36, 185, 211, 507 Chigwell Court 99 Ballance Road, E9 5SQ Overground: Homerton Station Bus: 26, 30, 388, 488 Community Garden Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ Overground: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland Bus: 21, 38, 56, 76, 141, 242 The Furzedown Project 93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ Train: 20 mins walk from Streatham Common Bus: 57, 249, 319, 333 Greenwich Picture House 180 Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8NN Station: Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Greenwich Pier Bus: 177, 180, 199 Henderson Court Resource Centre 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6NS (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road) Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 46 The Ivy House 40 Stuart Rd, SE15 3BE Train: Nunhead. Bus: P12, 343, 484
London Friend 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN Underground: King’s Cross. Bus: 17, 63, 91 Mary Ward Centre Room 13, 1st Floor 42 Queen Square, WC1N 3AQ Underground: Russel Square Bus: 59, 68, 168, 188 The Moon & The Stars 99-103 South Street, RM1 1NX Train: Romford Oscar Wilde Temple, Studio Voltaire 1A Nelsons Row, SW4 7JR Trains: Clapham Common/High Street Bus: 37, 50, 88, 155, 322, 345, 417 Positive East 159 Mile End Road, E1 4AQ Underground: Stepney Green. Bus: 25, 205 Stone’s End Day Centre 11 Scovell Road, SE1 1QQ Underground: Borough. Bus: 68, 168, 172, 344 Tavis House (Age UK) Tavistock Sq. 1-6, WC1H 9NA Underground: Euston Sq., Euston, Kings Cross Bus: 168, 59, 68 Ye Old Rose & Crown 1 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER Underground/Train: Cutty Sark, Greenwich Bus: 180, 199