Opening Doors London March Listings by Opening Doors London

OPENING DOORS LONDON LISTINGS MARCH 2019

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 http://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 ODL is supported by:

This year is marching along rapidly and as usual we have a fabulous array of activities, events and opportunities to encourage you to get out and get involved! But first, some organisational news: We want to make sure that we hear the voices of our members: so we are dedicating June as Member Feedback Month. This will be when we send out our Annual Member Feedback Form and advertise a number of focus groups. It is really important to us to hear your views – and hope everyone will participate. Our Annual Members Event has moved to October where we will share highlights both from the survey and our future plans. We are looking for more members to join our team as Member Engagement Volunteers. As we grow, it is important to us that we find new ways to ensure that we stay in touch with members – and with nearly 2000 people now part of the ODL community, that is becoming increasingly challenging for our small staff team! So, if you could spare a few hours a week to make some phone calls – please, check out the role description on our website and apply. You will be joining an amazing volunteer team and really making a difference to our community.

Please note that addresses and transport information for all venues are 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

Please book ahead for April Sunday lunch: https://sundaylunchfilmapril.eventbrite.co.uk

ODL is an increasingly diverse community and it is really important to us that we represent and serve a wide range of older people who define themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, gender fluid, asexual and related terms. Our commitment to inclusivity can be found on our website: http://openingdoorslondon.org.uk/odl-inclusivity-commitment/ I am delighted to welcome two new members of the team: Rachael who is leading our work engaging with people from BAME communities, and Jess who will be leading our work engaging with trans and non-binary people. They are both currently working part-time, but we are hoping to bring in more resources to develop this work. We are committed to the achievement of full human rights and social justice for all LGBT + people - so it is fitting that the Barberfellas' annual concert is taking place at Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre on Saturday the 23rd of March. ODL is one of two LGBT+ charities that will benefit from any funds raised, so please spread the word and get your friends and family to buy tickets! I went last year and it was a great event. As we continue to develop new services & activities – we are continuously looking to raise new funds. One way you can support us is by making a will. During Free Wills Month, you can have a will written or updated for free with a participating solicitor. We hope you'll consider supporting ODL with a gift in your will, although there's no obligation to do so. The campaign pays for simple wills – if it’s more complex and needs additional work, the solicitor may ask you to pay the balance yourself. It's best to check this when booking your appointment in March. From the first of March, you can visit the Free Wills Month website to see if there are participating solicitors in your area and to find out more about booking an appointment. The campaign is very popular so I recommend booking an appointment as soon as you can in March. Your gift could ensure that ODL continues to support older people from the LGBT+ communities well into the future – what a lovely way to be remembered! Your legacy is our community. ☺ In the meantime we have a month packed with fabulous things to do – enjoy!

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MARCH 2019 FRIDAY

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. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

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SUNDAY

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. Book via: https://marchsundaylunchandfilm.eventbrite.co.uk Social: 12pm. Lunch: 1pm. Film starts: 2pm, Cost £5.

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

Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House 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

Tuesday Group: Havering LGBT over-50s Social Havering Volunteer Centre (new venue!) Havering LGBT+ Forum is proud to present a new social group for LGBT+ older people in the east London/ Essex area. It's a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones from in and around the area. 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

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY Men’s Pimlico Social Pimlico Room Moved to Tuesday for March 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

Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court 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. 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 Outing to John Ruskin The Power of Seeing exhibition Join us as we visit the John Ruskin exhibition and take a guided tour of the very interesting Two Temple Place. Two Temple Place is one of London’s architectural gems, an extraordinary late Victorian mansion built by William Waldorf Astor on the Embankment. The exhibition John Ruskin: The Power of Seeing will bring together over 190 paintings, drawings, daguerreotypes, metal work, and plaster casts to illustrate how Ruskin’s attitude to aesthetic beauty shaped his radical views on culture and society. Please, book in advance: https://johnruskinouting.eventbrite.co.uk 4-6pm

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. 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

THURSDAY

50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project 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 3

MARCH 2019 FRIDAY

Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See 1st Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm Mixed ODL Dinner Club At Positive East Join us for our regular dinner club with three courses for the bargain price of £6. With a marvellous volunteer team including long-standing volunteer Antonio who has been invaluable to its continued success. Please, let us know of any dietary needs in advance. Please, book: https://marchpositiveeast.eventbrite.co.uk 6.30 – 9.30pm

TUESDAY

Greenwich Film Club Greenwhich Picture House Please, note that this event takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Film Choice will be advertised and confirmed through Eventbrite one week in advance of this event. Your cinema tickets will need to be purchased at Greenwich Picture House on the day on a first come first serve basis. Meeting at approximately 1pm, the actual time for meeting will be announced with the film choice. Free Tea & Coffee – Concessional admission (£6.90) & free Silver Screen membership. Please, only reserve one ticket per named person unless you are being accompanied by a carer. Booking required. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-doors-london-marchgreenwich-film-club-for-older-lgbt-people-tickets56472352326 1pm –

SUNDAY

Second Sundays – Sunday Hyde Park Walk Meet at The Lodge Café near Hyde Park Corner station We are still working on finding a permanent new venue for the Second Sundays group, but in the meantime join us for a walk around one of London’s best known green spaces: Hyde Park. We’ll take a stroll around the park and hopefully take in some sunshine, spring flowers and historic monuments. Then we’ll head to the Will to Win tennis café, which is moderately priced for the park and quieter than some of the other cafes. Meet volunteers Kate, Gerry and Paul at 12pm at the Lodge Café, just outside Hyde Park Corner. Book via: https://secondsundayshydepark.eventbrite.co.uk 12 - 2pm

WEDNESDAY

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

LGBT Drop in with Galop Union Chapel Join the monthly drop in held by Camden LGBT forum and hear from Galop on the support they provide to victims of hate crime. Enjoy a cuppa and meet likeminded people. 12 – 2pm

MONDAY

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 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 2nd Monday of the month at Tavis House. 2pm – 4pm

Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See 1st Monday of the month for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm

Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House See 1st Monday of the month for more info. 2pm – 4pm

THURSDAY

Rainbow Surfers 50+ LGBT+ computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See 1st Thursday of the month for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See 1st Thursday of the month for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm

MARCH 2019 FRIDAY

Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See 1st Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

TUESDAY

SUNDAY

Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic LGBT+ Over 50s 'Under Your Nose' Film Screening + Discussion Bruce Castle Museum Join our BAME LGBT community engagement worker Rachael this month to an film screening and discussion on the documentary 'Under Your Nose'. This month we will be collaborating with Haringey Vanguard which is a project focusing on BAME LGBTQ+ activism in Haringey during the 1970s –1990s. This event is a safe space for our Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic members. This event will give people the opportunity to socialise and discuss BAME LGBTQ activism and history within Haringey. There will be a free screening of Veronica Mackenzie's documentary 'Under Your Nose', which is a documentary focusing on a group of activists who came together with one aim: to open a center for black lesbians and gay men.

Gardening session with Rainbow Grow Community Garden Hackney 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). 2pm – 4pm 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

WEDNESDAY

Against the backdrop of 1980s politics, the rise of Thatcherism, and HIV, they started their journey. There will be refreshments provided.There is same-level access to the Museum via the front entrance. The ground floor has same-level access to all areas. There are 24 stairs or a stair-lift to the first floor. Wheelchair access to toilet facilities is possible on both floors. The event is on the ground floor. 2.30pm – 5pm

Women’s Breakfast at the Albany The Albany, Deptford 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. 10am – 12pm Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House See 1st Monday of the month for more info. 2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See 1st Monday of the month for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm

THURSDAY

Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See 1st Thursday of the month for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See 1st Thursday of the month for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm Women's film night - screening of 'In Between' Tavis House Join our monthly women's film night as we screen In Between, which follows three independent Palestinian women in Tel Aviv, who find themselves ‘in between’ the free lives they aspire to lead and the restrictions imposed by a blinkered society. We have some keen and friendly volunteers, who along with member coordinator Juliet are looking to refresh the night. 6pm Social. 6.30pm Film starts. 8pm finish

ODL Greenwich Pub Club Ye Olde Rose & Crown Social group for older LGBT* people to meet in a lovely LGBT* pub in the heart of Greenwich village. Join Danny, Nick & Kyle at Ye Olde Rose & Crown Social group for older LGBT* people to meet in a lovely LGBT* pub in the heart of Greenwich village. 7pm - 10pm

In Between ( 2016)

The March March... OK Stroll along the Roding The George Assemble at 11.30 at The George Wanstead. We will take the tube one stop to Redbridge and walk along the Roding to Charlie Browns Roundabout. There we can take numerous buses (679 179 123 W14 or 549), a short journey to local stations or continue on to have lunch together at a J D Weatherspoons. (either back to the George or the Walnut Tree at Leytonstone depending on first bus). Early arrivals could have breakfast or a cheap coffee at The George before we set off if they choose. Breakfast is usually served till 11.00. This will be a shorter walk of 2.5 miles and together with any afternoon meal or shop browsing will finish by 4.30. 11.30am - 4.30pm Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court See the 6th for more information. 2pm – 4pm

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MARCH 2019 FRIDAY

Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See 1st Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

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SUNDAY

Southwark outings trip to The Cinema Museum This month we'll visit the fascinating Cinema Museum and watch a classic Carry On film 'Don’t Lose Your Head' (1967). The film starts at 5pm so we'll meet earlier at 4.30pm to get good seats. Meet inside the cinema. There is a small cost of £5 for a ticket. More info: http://www.cinemamuseum.org.uk/2018/screening-of-dontlose-yourhead1967/ The cinema museum is signposted from the main road. Nearest station is Kennington tube. Please book via: https://cinemamuseumouting.eventbrite.co.uk 4.30pm - 7.30pm

THURSDAY

MONDAY

Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House See 1st Monday of the month for more info. 2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See 1st Monday of the month for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm Bi The Way Group Tavis House The ODL bisexual group is an informal space to chat, share stories and explore our identities. Come along for a cup of tea and a biscuit and tell BTW facilitators Lisa and Louise what you'd like them to organise for the rest of the year... All welcome. 6 - 8pm

Rainbow Surfers 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See 1st Thursday of the month for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See 1st Thursday of the month for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm Southwark Thursdays group Stone's End Day Centre This month we’ll be joined by author Ian Emslie who will share a reading from his new book 'Marvellous Party'. Follow the tale of a gay man's journey, from childhood crushes to the challenges of adolescence, from the cabaret stage to the classroom, in a heartfelt tribute to those who inspired, influenced and held the torch that lit the way. You can find out more about the book here: https://www.amarvellousparty.com 5 - 7pm

Trans Coffee Social London Friend Come along to a relaxed coffee social at London Friend for a chat over a cuppa. Join our Trans & Non-Binary Sessional Worker for a new specifically dedicated trans and nonbinary meet and greet. A space to meet other trans and non-binary people, come along anytime between 2pm to 4pm on the last Thursday of the month. The event is on the ground floor and is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions or would like a chat, email jess.k-barnes@ openingdoorslondon.org.uk, or phone the office at 020 7239 0400. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trans-non-binary-over-50scoffee-social-tickets-56509932730 2pm-4pm

TUESDAY

Walkabout, Talkabout, and Pig out; Colliers Wood to Morden Meet at Colliers Wood station (Northern line). Toilets available at the nearby Burger King. Paths may be muddy if wet- wear suitable footwear. Firstly we have a one-mile walk alongside the River Wandle to our lunch spot; during the scenic stroll we see remnants of the Wandle's industrial past, including the water wheel at Merton Abbey Mills, formerly a textile printing works. Secondly, lunch at the Britannia Cafe (17 Lyon Road, SW19 2RL), serving all day breakfasts (£6), hot meals, jacket potatoes, omelettes, pies, salads and sandwiches. A gem in the middle of an industrial estate. Toilets here. Thirdly (optional), a further one-anda-half-mile walk, via Deen City Farm and Morden Hall Park (National Trust), to Morden. We continue alongside the Wandle, cross the tramway, along the recently opened Wetland Boardwalk, through the park, then a short road walk to Morden station (Northern line). 12.45 - 4pm Men's Film |Night A Fantastic Woman (Una mujer fantástica) - 2017 Henderson Court 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. 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. 6pm - 9.30pm

MARCH 2019 FRIDAY Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See 1st Friday of the month for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm

One-to-one IT sessions at 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 on a Wednesday afternoon. Each session will last an hour and can be booked by getting in touch with ODL by email info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk or by phoning the office on 020 7239 0400

Please note that the Informal Art Group and the Out and About Group at the Barbican are no longer running. Call out for women who were at Greenham Common from Kate Hancock for the Thanet Power of Women festival Kate who was our previous members’ coordinator has asked if any anyone who is a member and lived at Greenham Common would like to be part of a panel on Saturday 9 March, 3.30 -5.30pm at the Palace Cinema, Broadstairs after the screening of documentary Carry Greenham Home. Please email Kate if you would like to attend: k.hancock1@btinternet.com

Thank you to everyone that came to the Intergenerational workshops at the Barbican in December and January! Thank you also to Orlando Myxx and Karen Fisher for their participation and presentations during the second session. You can find more information about Orlando's work here: http://www.orlandomyxx.com/ And catch Karen's show 'Rebel Dykes' coming up:

The film is directed by Beeban Kidron and documents the lives of those at the women’s peace camp at Greenham Common, Berkshire. Filmed in 1983 its depiction of the women involved in the peace movement contrasts greatly with media portraits of the time, and subsequent collective memory. The screening will be followed by a discussion with special guests on women and protest. More info can be found below: https://www.powthanet.com/events/2019/3/9/carr y-greenham-home-film

1. The Albany Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG Station: New Cross, Deptford, Deptford Bridge Bus: 41, 171, 172, 225

12. Henderson Court Resource Centre 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6NS (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road) Station: Hampstead. Bus: 46

2. Breakfast Club Battersea Rise 5-9 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG Station: Clapham Junction Bus: 35, 37, 87

13. The Lodge Cafe 1 Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7NT Station:Hyde Park Corner Bus: 13, 36, 52, 148, 390

3. Bruce Castle Museum Lordship Lane, N17 8NU Station: Bruce Grove Bus: 123, 243

14. London Friend 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN Underground: King’s Cross. Bus: 17, 63, 91

4. Chigwell Court 99 Ballance Road, E9 5SQ Station: Homerton Station Bus: 26, 30, 388, 488 5. Cinema Museum 2 Dugard Way (Off Renfrew Road), London SE11 4TH Station: Kennington, Elephant & Castle Bus:133, 333, 415 6. Colliers Wood Station (Nothern line) Bus: 57, 131, 219 7. Community Garden Hackney CVS 24-30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ Station: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland Bus: 21, 38, 56, 76, 141, 242 8. The Furzedown Project 93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ Station: 20 mins walk from Streatham Common Bus: 57, 249, 319, 333 9. The George 159 High St, E11 2RL Station: Wanstead Bus: 308 10. Greenwich Picture House 180 Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8NN Station: Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Greenwich Pier Bus: 177, 180, 199 11. Havering Volunteer Centre 32-34, High St, Romford RM1 1HR Station: Romford Bus: 86, 128, 165, 252

15. Mary Ward Centre Room 13, 1st Floor 42 Queen Square, WC1N 3AQ Station: Russel Square Bus: 59, 68, 168, 188 16. Pimlico Room (Back of St. Saviour’s Church) St George’s Square, SW1V 3QW Station: Pimlico Bus: 87 17. Positive East 159 Mile End Road, E1 4AQ Station :Stepney Green. Bus: 25, 205 18. Stone’s End Day Centre 11 Scovell Road, SE1 1QQ Underground: Borough. Bus: 68, 168, 172, 344 19. Tavis House (Age UK) Tavistock Sq. 1-6, WC1H 9NA Station: Euston Sq., Euston, Kings Cross Bus: 168, 59, 68 20. Two Temple Place Two Temple Place, London, WC2R 3BD Station: Blackfriars, Temple Bus: 4, 15, 341 21. Union Chapel Compton Terrace, N1 2UN Station: Highbury & Islington Bus: 4, 19, 30, 43 22. Ye Old Rose & Crown 1 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER Station: Cutty Sark, Greenwich Bus: 180, 199

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/ 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. help@galop.org.uk http://www.galop.org.uk/ London LGBT+ Advice Line: 020 7704 204 National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 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 peerbased 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.