Opening Doors London June listings by Opening Doors London

LISTINGS JUNE 2019

Join Rainbow Grow at their grow space on Dalston Lane. Beginners and seasoned gardeners are welcome alike. A great way to get outdoors, get your hands dirty and meet new people. New faces always welcome. Lead by volunteers Clair and Kad. 1 June – planting activity at Hackney Pride in the Park Family Picnic TBC (Kad) 12 – 5pm Tuesday 4 – HCVS Garden Fungi Focus (w/ Darren Springer) Saturday 8 June – Ticketed training session with Capital Growth 10:30 – 1:30 Boots, Boxes & Balconies: Growing edibles in confined spaces https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boots-boxes-balconies-growing-edibles-in-confined-spaces-tickets-57096094957

A small number of subsidised tickets are available to members of the LGBTQI+ community via OutSavvy. https://www.outsavvy.com/event/2492/boots-boxes-and-balconies-growing-edibles-in-confined-spaces-tickets

Tuesday 11 – HCVS Garden (24-30 Dalston Lane) 5-7pm Tuesday 18 – HCVS Garden (24-30 Dalston Lane) 5-7pm Tuesday 25 – HCVS Garden (24-30 Dalston Lane) 5-7pm

Book ahead! Henderson court – Lunch and film Sunday 2 June https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-lunch-and-film-club-tickets-54522862349

Creative Writing Group This group will not run in June but will start again on July 2nd. Look in the July listings for information.

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

ODL is a vibrant community of 2000 people from across London and beyond. Membership is free and for anyone who identifies as LGBT+, and are over 50 – you just need to sign up here: openingdoorslondon.org.uk/membership – form Make new friends and try new activities with us! As well as our events and activities, we also offer:

• A Befriending Service • The ODL Rainbow Memory Café • Lots of exciting volunteering opportunities For more information about activities and events: info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk For more information about our befriending service: befriending@openingdoorslondon.org.uk for information about volunteering: volunteering@openingdoorslondon.org.uk For organisations we offer:

• A wide range of training to raise awareness of the needs and experience of older people from the LGBT+ communities

• A national quality standard: Pride in Care • Organisational support to organisations wanting to improve their services to our communities

For information about our training, Pride in Care quality standard or organisational support: training@openingdoorslondon.org.uk www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk twitter.com/OpeningDoorsLdn facebook.com/openingdoorslondon

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Pride in London, book now! Summer Masquerade Party and Fundraiser We’re excited to announce that the ODL fundraiser this year will be at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern - the historic London LGBT+ venue - which we hope to transform into a daring masquerade party on Thursday the 18th of July, 7 until late. This is a key date in our year to celebrate with supporters, including yourselves, and fundraise generously to support the services we provide. The tickets are normally £30 each, but we have a special member’s discount that can be claimed for the first 40 tickets, meaning you can attend for just £10. This includes entry, one free drink, canapes and access to some awesome entertainment. Once the first 40 tickets have gone, don’t worry you can still buy a ticket at £20 early bird rate until the 15th of June.

It’s nearly Pride in London time! We have less tickets available for this year than we did last year, but the booking hotline is almost open! Tickets will be available from the end of May via Eventbrite or calling the office. We will be at Pride in London again this year. We have limited wristbands available so, please, don’t delay in booking your place. There will again be a brilliant Breakfast Club pre-Pride brunch, opportunity to join the march or take a seat on the bus (priority will be given to those who have a disability or health issue that might mean they can’t walk long distances), as well as an after-Pride tea at St Anne’s in Soho. It’s going to be a fun, friendly and high-spirited day - and we hope to see many of you there! Full timings and addresses to come later in June.

Book here:

Please, let us know if you need any extra support on the day - there are some options on the Eventbrite, but feel free to call us at the office to discuss what we might be able to support you with. Saturday 6 July with times tbc

https://masqueradepartyodl.eventbrite.co.uk?discount=Members

Book here: https://pride2019odl.eventbrite.co.uk

Juliet will also be at the Friday coffee morning over June selling tickets directly, if anyone would rather buy one that way. We can also take card payments over the phone.

Women & non-binary people football taster session for over 50s The next beginners' taster session for women and non-binary people is on Saturday 22nd June at the Arsenal Hub from 14.00-15.30. The session is free to attend. Players can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWm5QkK79__ogCRZp8FZh37_ H96YAkebQeJXHTQDOlkc_1Iw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0cFZQ0mVbiG_ rBziCDnIdWgLNFvf00hnONtNn-lYYdGZWzDXs20UDRtqM

And the Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/433858400494562/

As an added incentive, here are some of the comments they received after the last session: 'As a complete novice to football I had no idea what to expect. I was surprised at how much fun we had and how positive and encouraging the coaches were! I will come back for the next event.' 'I enjoyed the session sooo much more than I expected to. I had been quite anxious about going but that anxiety instantly disappeared when the coaches got us started. The coaches were amazing: so supportive and they made everything easy to understand.' 'I genuinely felt that I learnt some skills - I felt challenged but definitely not overwhelmed, so much fun. It was great meeting a group of women by whom I felt supported; the coaches were absolutely fantastic.' 'It was a very friendly environment, a great workout and lots of fun.'

One–to–one IT sessions Wednesday weekly Tavis House Problem or question about your laptop, mobile phone or tablet? Are you having any problems getting to grips with your new technology? Is your laptop, mobile phone or tablet not doing what you want it to? ODL is running weekly one– to–one sessions with our IT expert Alan. Each session will last an hour and can be booked by getting in touch with ODL. 1pm – 5pm

It’s June … and we’re launching our annual member survey! As you know, ODL membership is free. One of the reasons is that we get funding from a range of charitable trusts … and they want to know what difference their support is making to you. If we want to improve our chances of getting further funding then we need to have your input. And we want to know what difference being a member of ODL has on your life and if we could improve the way we do things and what we offer. This is an opportunity for you to tell us what we are getting right and how we can continue improving our services. We have reduced the number of questions and are also only asking questions about your experience of ODL. We’d really appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes to complete the survey online here or by completing your paper copy if you receive printed listings – and encourage all your ODL friends to do the same! We’ll also be engaging with members on a one–to–one basis at activities and events in June with the support of staff and volunteers to support you completing the questionnaire. This year the Annual Members Event will happen in October – and we will use part of this event to feedback comments from the survey and one–to–ones. Details will be in the September Listings. Summer Party Fundraiser I am really excited that our Summer Party is being hosted by the Royal Vauxhall Tavern this year on Thursday the 18th July, 7 until late. This is our big annual fundraiser – and this year the theme is a Masquerade Party. This is a key date in our year to celebrate with supporters, including yourselves, and fundraise generously to support the services we provide. The tickets are normally £30 each, but we have a special member’s discount that can be claimed for the first 40 tickets, meaning you can attend for just £10. This includes entry, one free drink, canapes and access to some awesome entertainment. Once the first 40 tickets have gone, don’t worry, you can still buy a ticket at £20 early bird rate until the 15th June. Book online and select the member early bird tickets, or call the office and we can assist you over the phone https://masqueradepartyodl.eventbrite.co.uk Kew and NBC Cares Day It was lovely spending time with some of you at NBC Cares Day event in May and the trip to Kew Gardens – and fantastic seeing so many people enjoying themselves! We have another month of fabulous activities and events in June including Kew on the 11th June – and of course we are gearing up for Pride in London, Black Pride, Trans Pride and Bi Pride (more info can be found on the next page: about Prides). I am really pleased that there will be an ODL presence at all of these important events this year – and hope you are able to join in some of the activities.

Annual Member Survey Now Open!

Alice Wallace

You can complete the annual member survey online from now until the end of June. The online form can be found here on Survey Monkey. It is only 14 questions and should take no longer than 10 minutes. Return your paper copies to the office with FAO ODL on the envelope. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RH7H2MK

JUNE 2019

Sunday 2nd 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 3rd Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Cafe Join us for board games at Tavis House every Monday. Beginners welcome! Scrabble boards will be provided. 2pm – 4pm

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-lunch-and-film-club-tickets-54522861346

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.

Tuesday 4th

Wednesday 5th

Havering LGBT over–50s Social Havering Volunteer Centre

Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court

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.

Why not try this friendly and informal drop–in? Meeting at 2pm every first and third Wednesday of each month. All materials for a variety of activities and range of abilities are provided free, as are the refreshments. 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

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

2pm – 4pm

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. Complete beginner to confident singer everyone is welcome. See the first Monday of the month for more information, call Adrian at ODL 020 7239 0400 to find out more. 3:45pm – 5.45pm

JUNE 2019

Thursday 6th

Men’s Pimlico Group Pimlico Room 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! 6pm – 9pm 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

Friday 7th 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 existing friends. Hot drinks can be purchased in the café. Please, feel free to bring your own cakes and biscuits. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project

Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop–in Computer Suite, Tavis House

50+ Coffee Morning in Wandsworth, at the Furzedown project for older people. The Wandsworth LGBT forum hosts this coffee morning with Vito from ODL.

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.

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

Every Thursday 10am – 1pm

JUNE 2019

Monday 10th Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Cafe

Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre

See first Monday of the month for more info.

2pm – 4pm

3:45pm – 5.15pm

Rainbow Memory Café Tavis House

Lee Krasner: Living Colour exhibition free view Barbican Art Gallery

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 are 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 second Monday of the month at Tavis House.

‘I like a canvas to breathe and be alive. Be alive is the point.’ This exhibition celebrates the work and life of Lee Krasner (1908– 1984), a pioneer of Abstract Expressionism. The first major presentation of her work in Europe for more than 50 years, Lee Krasner: Living Colour tells the story of a formidable artist, whose importance has too often been eclipsed by her marriage to Jackson Pollock.

There will be a reception in the Garden Room and will include: Workshops curated and led by Action Space, other participatory activities, and soft drinks and nibbles. Meet an ODL volunteer outside the main exhibition space promptly at 6PM to enter as a group. Book via Eventbrite below or over the phone at the office. You do not need to print Eventbrite tickets; your name will be taken on arrival by the volunteer. https://leekrasnerbarbican.eventbrite.co.uk

6 – 9pm

2pm – 4pm

Tuesday 11th

Wednesday 12th

Thursday 13th

Trip to Kew Gardens Victoria Gate, TW9 3JR

London Friend tea & biscuits older LGBT* drop–in London Friend

Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop–in Computer Suite, Tavis House

In partnership with London Friend, this social group is a place to meet friends for a coffee, chat and optional board games!

See first Thursday of the month for more info

Another chance to visit Kew. Volunteer Richard Wilson will lead this visit. Please meet promptly at the Victoria Gate at 11am. If you are later than 11.15am, you may not gain entry as the group will enter as a large group. You don’t need to print your tickets as Eventbrite tickets will not work on the main gate. It is a community pass scheme we use so you will need to be with the group leader Richard to gain entry. Please, only book if you missed out on May’s trip – we have limited tickets so are striving for fairness in letting those who haven’t been yet attend. 11am – 4pm

Every Thursday 10am – 1pm

12.30pm – 2.30pm Union Chapel Drop–in hosted by The Outside Project Union Chapel Join the regular monthly Camden LGBT Forum/Islington Pride drop–in with cake, tea and interesting talks, led this month by The Outside Project who are an LGBT+ homelessness project. 12 – 2pm

50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday of the month for more info Every Thursday 10am – 12pm

JUNE 2019

Trans-and-Non–Binary Film Night Jeffrey 1, Tavis House Come along to a trans-and-non– binary-centred film night. We’ll be voting on one of three movies for the night and have snacks! Please, go to Eventbrite or call the office to book and learn about the movie options. 6 – 8.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trans-nonbinary-over-50s-film-night-tickets-61785099897

Friday 14th

Saturday 15th

Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café

Southwark River Walk

See first Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm Positive East dinner 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 £7. We have a new chef who will cook three courses each month. Please, let us know if you have any dietary requirements. See you there! Book online, by email or by calling the office. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ positive-east-dinner-clubtickets-61288060238

6.30 – 9pm

Monday 17th

Wednesday 19th

Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Cafe

Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court

See

first Monday of the month for more info. 2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See first

Monday of the month for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm

2pm – 4pm

Meet at 2pm at Barrowboy and Banker, 6–8 Borough High Street, London SE1 9Q We’ll take a leisurely stroll along the river’s Southside heading east towards Bermondsey. Meet at the Barrowboy and Banker, the pub on the left just before London Bridge proper, 6–8 Borough High Street, London SE1 9QQ. We’ll stop off at Derek Jarman’s blue plaque at Butler’s Wharf where he once lived, share some Jarman words and then continue on along the river. We’ll look to do a tea stop if there’s appetite. Call Juliet on 07970 305486 if you are going to be late or lost. Book online to let us know you’re coming. https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/southwark-river-walktickets-61645931641

2 – 4pm

JUNE 2019

Thursday 20th Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop–in Computer Suite, Tavis House See first Thursday of the month for more info Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday of the month for more info Every Thursday 10am – 12pm Trip to Edvard Munch exhibition at the British Museum, Norton Rose Fullbright are very kindly sponsoring members to attend the current Edvard Munch exhibition. There will be a group from the company attending on the afternoon to meet and greet attendees. Meeting details are tbc but likely to be at the entrance of the exhibition inside the British Museum. If you can no longer attend please make sure to let us know as soon as possible as there are limited tickets. Register through Eventbrite or by calling the office. https://munchexhibitionodl.eventbrite.co.uk

Barbara Hosking CBE in conversation & launch of her memoirs State Street Join State Street and ODL for this special evening during which Barbara will share her views on gender equality, the LGBT+ community, politics and communication, and will talk about her latest book, “Exceeding my brief, Memoirs of a disobedient civil servant” that will be for sale during the event. Barbara Hosking, CBE, served as a Press Officer to two Prime Ministers, Harold Wilson and Edward Heath, before becoming Deputy Chairman of West country Television, an ITV company. 18:00 - Registration and refreshments 18:30 - Readings and conversation, followed by Q&A 19:30 - Networking reception with drinks and canapés Register below: barbarahoskingmbeinconversation. eventbrite.co.uk

Map below for State Street location. 6-8pm

2 – 4pm

Women’s film night Tavis House This month we are screening Freeheld (2016). This moving true story conveys the human drama at the heart of a key LGBT rights issue. When New Jersey police lieutenant Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) is diagnosed with terminal cancer she faces an unexpected battle on a second front – to fight a group of pension freeholders to ensure her pension benefits are transferred to her long standing legal partner Stacie (Ellen Page) in the event of her death. Social from 6pm Screening at 6 – 8.30pm Greenwich LGBT+ Pub Night, Ye old Rose and Crown Social group for older LGBT+ people to meet in a lovely pub in the heart of Greenwich village. Join volunteers Kyle and Nick for some good company in a very supportive LGBT+ venue. New members always encouraged and welcome. 7 – 10pm

JUNE 2019

Friday 21st Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See first Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

Monday 24th Women’s Breakfast at the Albany The Albany, Deptford

Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Cafe

Bi The Way Group Tavis House

Drive away those Monday blues! For a great start to your week, we look forward to welcoming you to the friendly Albany Theatre café. A place to meet other women for a chat/ discussion over a cuppa, or enjoy a breakfast.

See first Monday of the month for more info.

This month, we’re taking a Skype call from archivist Mel Reeve to talk about the work she is doing to create a bi history archive. Mel runs the Bi History account on Instagram (https://www.instagram. com/bihistory/) and is currently working on establishing a physical archive. Join us to hear more about the project and find out how you can get involved. All welcome.

Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm on the third Monday of the month. As the venue is near the Thames, we have the option for an occasional walk if the weather is decent. We look forward to meeting you.

2 – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See first Monday of the month for more info. 3:45 – 5.15pm

6 – 8pm

10am – 12pm

Tuesday 25th Picnic at Eltham Pleasaunce Park Well Hall Rd, Greenwich, SE9 6SZ Sadly, no dogs are allowed in this park. Attractions: The Formal Gardens, the Italian Garden, the Rockery, the Moat, the Nature trail and our company! What to bring: Food and drink to share, picnic plates, cups and cutlery as needed, a cushion to sit on. In case of rain: We hide in the shelter in the walled garden. Toilets: There are toilets in the park.

How to get there: Eltham station (zone 4: trains from Victoria, Charing X, Waterloo East, London Bridge). Exit railway station, go through bus station, go over main road, turn right under railway bridge. Enter park at gate opposite Marmaris cafe. Turn right through rockery and floral shield garden; left through gap into walled garden, right through iron gates (toilets here) then left through iron gates, over moat. Across courtyard, over moat again, veer left to picnic area. 2pm

Pride in London Film Screening for older LGBT+ people. Ivy House “Cloudburst” (2012), dir. Thom Fitzgerald. With Olympia Dukakis, Brenda Fricker and Ryan Doucette. An exhilarating, crazy older–dykes– on–the–run movie, as Stella (Dukakis) liberates her blind lifepartner Dot (Fricker) from an old people’s home where she’s been entered by Dot’s daughter. They flee to Canada to get married, in order to give Stella rights; on the way they pick up a male stripper (Doucette)... Something for absolutely everyone. FREE 8 – 10.30pm

JUNE 2019

Wednesday 26th 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

Thursday 27th

Jewel’s Catch One (2016)

Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop–in Computer Suite, Tavis House

Men’s Film Night A Fantastic Woman (Una mujer fantástica) - 2017

See first Thursday of the month for more info Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday of the month for more info Every Thursday 10am – 12pm Southwark Thursdays Stone’s End Day Centre Our regular group on a Thursday, will again host an interesting speaker. More info to come. 5 – 7pm

After being harassed and threatened by her late boyfriend’s vengeful relatives and the police, she must defend her rights as both Orlando’s partner and as a human being. 6.30 - 7 - Exercise with Cheryl 7pm - Film

https://bamelgbtover50sjune.eventbrite.co.uk

Friday 28th Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See first Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

A Fantastic Woman is an equally moving & entertaining film which won the 90th Academy Awards for best foreign feature. Marina (Daniela Vega), a transgender nightclub singer, comes under suspicion when her much older lover Orlando (Francisco Reyes) dies suddenly.

BAME LGBT+ Film Screening Tavis House Join our sessional worker Rachael this month to watch a free film screening of the ‘Jewel’s Catch One’ with light refreshments. ‘Jewel’s Catch One’ is the story of famed L.A. nightclub Catch One and owner Jewel ThaisWilliams, who defied all odds and provided a safe space for black LGBT communities. It is a complex historical record of a once-in-a-lifetime nightclub. It’s a document of a physical space as well as a portrait of its stalwart and generous owner. It also captures a time when L.A. society roiled with changes around race, sexuality and music. The event is on the ground floor via the front entrance. The ground floor has same-level access to all areas. The event has on-site parking, which you will need to book for. You can book via Eventbrite, calling the office or emailing rachael.hinds@ openingdoorslondon.org.’ 6pm – 8.30pm

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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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.

The Albany Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG Overground/Rail: New Cross, Deptford DLR: Deptford Bridge Bus: 41, 171, 172, 225 Fully wheelchair accessible with café on the ground floor and full lift access. Accessible toilet and parking at the rear of the building with limited dedicated parking. The Aon Centre The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V 4AN Underground: Monument, Liverpool Street, Bank Bus: 25, 35, 47, 48, 149, 344 Breakfast Club Battersea Rise 5 – 9 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG Underground/Overground: Clapham Junction Bus: 35, 37, 87 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 Rail: 20 mins walk from Streatham Common Bus: 57, 249, 319, 333 Fully wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. 2 dedicated parking spaces. Havering Volunteer Centre 32 – 34, High St, Romford RM1 1HR Rail: Romford Bus: 86, 128, 165, 252 Fully wheelchair accessible on the ground floor. Accessible are toilet available, and public parking available within 200m. Henderson Court Resource Centre 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6NS (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road) Underground: Hampstead Bus: 46 Fully wheelchair accessible on the group floor and with accessible toilets. Parking is available on the road in front (meter), but there are no dedicated parking spaces. The Ivy House 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE Rail: Nunhead Bus: 343, 484 London Friend 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN Underground/Rail: King’s Cross. Bus: 17, 63, 91 Fully wheelchair accessible, on the ground floor and with accessible toilet. Non-dedicated parking available on the street corner.

Lumen Cafe 88 Tavistock Pl, WC1H 9RS Underground/Rail: Euston Sq., Euston, Kings Cross Bus: 168, 59, 68 Mary Ward Centre Room 13, 1st Floor 42 Queen Square, WC1N 3AQ Underground: Russel Square Bus: 59, 68, 168, 188 Wheelchair accessible through the side door with a lift to room 13. Accessible toilets and parking spaces out the front, but no designated or reserved parking. Pimlico Room (Back of St. Saviour’s Church) St George’s Square, SW1V 3QW Overground: Pimlico Bus: 87 Fully wheelchair-accessible via ramp from the outside. Accessible toilets, but no on site or dedicated parking spaces. Street parking is available at the front of the building. Positive East 159 Mile End Road, E1 4AQ Underground: Stepney Green. Bus: 25, 205 The building is fully wheelchair accessible with lifts. There are accessible toilets and on-site parking. State Street 20 Churchill Place, E14 5HJ Underground: Canary Wharf Bus: D3, D6, D7, D8 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/Rail: Euston Sq., Euston, Kings Cross Bus: 168, 59, 68 Fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts between levels. A disabled toilet on the ground floor and parking available at the back of the building. Union Chapel Compton Terrace, N1 2UN Overground/Underground: Highbury & Islington Bus: 30, 43, 271 Ye Old Rose & Crown Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER Underground/Rail: Cutty Sark, Greenwich Bus: 180, 199 Step access to entrance and within the venue. No accessible toilets or designated parking.