LISTINGS NOVEMBER 2018
Did you suffer at the hands of the police after ’67? I am currently studying for a degree in History at Reading University and the focus of my research is ‘Experiences of police brutality and discrimination against members of the LGBT community, since the enactment of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act’. I am really interested in hearing your reminiscences of ‘interactions’ with the police, particularly in the backlash that occurred in the wake of the ’67 legislation. This research and my dissertation will not be seen beyond the confines of the university. I would be extremely grateful if you could spare me some time to share your memories and would be happy to interview you at your convenience, please contact me on e.shewell@student.reading.ac.uk. Anyone who contributes will be accorded full anonymity.
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
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FUTURE EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
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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Register for Sunday Lunch and Film Club on the 2nd December: https://decembersunday.eventbrite.co.uk
We would like to introduce our BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) members to the new elected sessional worker, Rachael. I have previously done work within BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) LGBT+ groups whilst at university which included campaigns and running workshops to raise awareness around the different issues that black LGBT+ people face both within the LGBT+ community and society at large. This included self-care workshops, focusing on the different terminologies and language we use, organising film screenings and discussion workshops and trips. I look forward to the opportunity to meeting ODL’s current BAME members and wider members. I look forward to developing some amazing social groups and events that cater to the variety of people and would love for the process to be as much of a two way street as possible so please do send in queries or concerns or any ideas for future events on rachael.hinds@ openingdoorslondon.org.uk or call the office. I am hoping to see as many of the BAME members for my first social on the 10th November in Brixton. https://bamelgbtover50s.eventbrite.co.uk
We would also like to introduce our members to Bella who just started working at the ODL office. Bella is our new addition to the ODL team working with communications and member services administrative support. They are at the ODL office twice a week and are also studying towards a Master’s degree in Media and Communications. They have various creative hobbies, love to cook and care for their plants. You can reach them on isabella.normark@openingdoorslondon.org.uk or by calling the office.
Every Wednesday 1-5pm 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 it tablet not doing what you want it to? ODL is running weekly one-toone sessions with our IT expert Alan. Each session will last an hour and can be booked by getting in touch with ODL.
to all those who came along to an amazing evening hosted by our corporate partners State Street Bank at the end of September to celebrate the lives of older lesbians. We had a fabulous panel of ODL members, including author Dr Jane Traies. All the participants had stories featured in her latest book: Now You See Me. “It truly was our pleasure to host this book launch and I’ve personally enjoyed very much working alongside Jane, Evelyn and Juliet to organise it. I found all of the participant stories really captivating and moving”. As you know, part of what Opening Doors London does is to work with mainstream organisations to raise their awareness of the needs and experience of older people from the LGBT+ communities. Over recent months this has included being on panels at events hosted by Age UK; delivering workshops at the Larger Almshouses Charities Networking Group; talking to volunteer managers in a range of local charities; delivering in-house training; and providing workshops in a number of boroughs. We have also been working with Skills for Care to deliver three workshops called “Confident with Difference” around the UK [Bradford, Bristol and London] aimed at those working in the care sector. We are also working with Skills for Care to develop some resources to go on their website. By doing this work we hope that we are improving the experience we – as older LGBT+ people – can expect from mainstream care organisations. Here is one of the comments we received: “I attended the event in Bradford yesterday and wanted to express my thanks for what was a fabulous and inspirational afternoon … The ambassadors were also a high point, and their stories really brought to life what people have gone through and how this can impact on their expectations and experiences now. … [they] all seemed so vital and aspirational, I really came away with a strong sense of wanting to do what I can to promote a more positive view of older people in general, but in particular the additional difficulties people can sometimes face as a result of their sexual identity”.
Participant at the Bradford workshop ODL has also worked with Compassion in Dying to develop an award winning resource: Planning ahead for the LGBT community It was given the Special Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at this year’s BMA Patient Information Awards. The booklet was described by its reviewer as ‘a really valuable resource which adds to the body of patient literature on end of life decisions/ LGBT-specific healthcare resources. Congratulations on producing this: I’m sure it will take the complexity out of a very hard to understand but important aspect of healthcare decision making.’ You can order your copy by going on Compassion in Dying’s website https://compassionindying.org.uk/library/planning-ahead-lgbt-community/
It is free! The ODL Rainbow Memory Café celebrated it’s first anniversary in style in October – it was shortlisted for a national award! We are in the category Outstanding Dementia Care Innovation 2018 in the 9th Dementia Care Awards - so fingers crossed. So if you are worried about your memory – or someone you care for don’t forget to come along at 2pm on the second Monday of every month. As usual the Member Services team have developed a fantastic array of events and activities for ODL members to enjoy this month. Highlights include a trip to the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the V&A, our first new BAME social group, and the Hi-Tech High Tea at Macquarie. We are also starting to plan our winter holiday activities. Enjoy!
Alice Wallace Director of ODL
Women’s forum update by Member Services Coordinator, Juliet Chard I would like to thank those members who attended the women’s forum at the end of September for their time and valuable contributions. For us it what was the first step in creating more opportunities and conversations around the involvement of women in the work of ODL. The evening provided some excellent ideas for what we might do in the future, including work in the following areas: Communications
• Improve contact and communications with Age UKs in London • Re-establish Meetups account for ODL – list of those attending including women may encourage others • Intros of group leads in listings – Highlight women sessional workers and volunteers vols and their • • •
groups in the listings Marketing of our groups - women and diverse imagery is important Build links with other women’s organisations in London Use listings to communicate a positive statement around inclusivity and how we tackle incidents between members to build trust
Events and activities
• Commitment to plan more women-focused events talks or screenings etc. Review member journey
• How do we support women and other members from under-represented groups who are new to ODL – follow up process with new members to be reviewed
We are committed to taking steps in these areas and welcome any further reflections or input from those of you who weren’t able to make it.
Southwark Queer Arts Week LGBT+ History Month February 2019 In February 2018 we had the Queer Arts Weekend at the Shortwave Gallery. I have booked the Art Academy Gallery from the 22nd to the 28th February. It’s at the former library building on Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle. The themes for 2019 are Peace, Reconciliation and Activism. The aim is to particularly celebrate two anniversaries: the end of the first world war and the Stonewall riots. More details are available on the website ( lgbthistorymonth.org.uk ). Artists are welcome to submit artwork of any kind using their own LGBTQ+ themes, as well as the official ones. We also want performers for our opening night show. I run an informal art group for Opening Doors London (ODL) in Homerton and help with the social group in Southwark. If you are interested in more information about the 2019 Queer Arts Week or the groups, please email me, Philippa, at phildpunchard@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 079 515 406 40.
Rainbow Grow fundraiser on World AIDS Day , Friday 1 December, 8 – 1 pm Our/London vodka Ltd. Arch 435 & 436 Spurstowe Rd, Hackney Downs, E8 1LS Back by popular demand… Rainbow Grow will be hosting another FUN(d)raising evening. They will be taking over one of East London’s newest and classiest venues for an evening of fun & games, socialising, music and whatever else. You will also have an opportunity to hear about what we have been up to and how the plans for a London LGBTQ+ Centre are coming along. In recognition of World Aids Day we are asking everyone to wear something red. And more practically - half of the money raised on the evening will go to The Food Chain with the other half supporting our work with ODL. Included in the ticket price is a free vodka cocktail or soft drink courtesy of Our/London Vodka. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rainbow-grow-fundraiser-tickets-50822416215
We would like to invite you to participate in a series of free intergenerational workshops on the importance of community, connection and family for LGBTQ+ people. This is an opportunity to explore the differences and similarities of attitudes and experiences across generations. Facilitated as creative coming togethers, the workshops will informal and with the opportunity for collaging and other creative activities. The workshops will take place at the Barbican Centre between December and March and are hosted by Opening Doors London. Please email linnea.frank@openingdoorslondon.org.uk to register your interest and receive more information.
NOVEMBER 2018
Thursday 1st 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 will 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
Friday 2nd
Sunday 4th
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
Sunday Lunch & Film Club Henderson Court Resource Centre
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.
Join us for a lovely home-cooked lunch and film. We will select the film on the day instead of in advance.
Every Friday 10am – 12pm
Booking for Sunday Lunch & Film Club essential via eventbrite or by calling the office on 020 7239 0400. https://novembersunday.eventbrite.co.uk
Social: 12pm. Lunch: 1pm. Film starts: 2pm, Cost £5.
https://britishmuseumprivateviewnovember.eventbrite.co.uk
Community View at the British Museum: I am Ashurbanipal king of the world, king of Assyria exhibition Join us for an outing to the British Museum Community Private View. This major exhibition tells the story of Ashurbanipal through the British Museum’s unparalleled collection of Assyrian treasures and rare loans. Step into Ashurbanipal’s world through displays that evoke the splendour of his palace, with its spectacular sculptures, sumptuous furnishings and exotic gardens. Marvel at the workings of Ashurbanipal’s great library, the first in the world to be created with the ambition of housing all knowledge under one roof. Come face to face with one of history’s greatest forgotten kings. Meet at the Lion statue in the Great Court at 2pm for a 2.10pm entry. 2 – 4pm
NOVEMBER 2018
Monday 5th Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House Every Monday 2pm – 4pm ODL members get together to play Bridge and Scrabble, drink tea, coffee and socialise. Beginners always welcome! 2pm – 4pm
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.
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. 3:30pm – 5pm
Visit to Charterhouse in September
NOVEMBER 2018
Tuesday 6th The Autumn Leaves – Epping Forest outing Loughton Underground
Tuesday Group Havering LGBT over-50s Social
The forest can be glorious in autumn with varying shades of copper and gold and sunlight streaming through trees. This walk may simply become a visit and snack at Loughton if weather is bad returning via Loughton tube. If things are better we will vary the length of the walk accordingly. We will also assess numbers and abilities of walkers and see who needs to finish early. We could get to Chingford easily in two hours finishing by 1.30. But we will take a longer walk to a more picturesque route if the weather is fine and those attending are keen. The most beautiful parts of the forest are remote. Return via Chingford station is quick. You can change to Victoria line from Walthamstow or continue to Liverpool Street enjoying the trip across the marshes and reservoirs. Good footwear needed and a rainproof coat. This is Great Britain after all. Eat a good breakfast or bring a sandwich. Meet and depart soon after 11.30 from Loughton Underground. End time depends on length of walk and weather, 4.00 at very latest.
New location! The Moon & The Stars at 99-103 South Street, London RM1 1NX A popular group established with support from Havering LGBT Forum. Lead by volunteer Alan Giles, join the group for a relaxed drink and chat at their great new venue The Moon and Stars in Romford town centre. Please contact Alan Giles for more info on 07757 122 749 or info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk 2pm – 4pm Cinema, Chats & Coffee Club Greenwich Picture House Join Danny & Nick on the 1st Tuesday of the month for an afternoon Film Showing. Where: Greenwich Picture House (near Greenwich DLR or Greenwich mainline) Free Tea & Coffee – Concessional admission (£6.40) & free Silver Screen membership. Film choice and meet up time will be advertised approximately a week in advance. Please note this event must be booked in advance. Please only reserve one ticket per named person and should you decide to cancel your booking then please call or cancel through Eventbrite. Meet in the Greenwich Picture House foyer approx. 12.30, the actual film choice and meeting time will be confirmed approximately one week in advance of the film showing event. 2.30 – 5 pm
http://greenwichnovemberfilm.eventbrite.co.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 ‘Older Than What?’ - Film screening and filmmaker’s Q&A Tavis House Join Opening Doors London for a screening of the short documentary film ‘Older Than What?’ + a discussion with the filmmaker Steen Star. Steen Star is bringing us her award winning short documentary all the way from Canada! ‘Older than What?’ brings LGBT+ elders sharply into focus with humour, frankness, wit, and charm. We get to know 12 seniors who respond to questions about aging and share stories about how they made history. After the screening we will have a special opportunity to discuss the documentary with the filmmaker. 6-8pm https://olderthanwhat.eventbrite.co.uk
NOVEMBER 2018
Wednesday 7th
Men’s Pimlico Social St Saviour’s Hall Following some issues with the new venue around member safety, it was felt by volunteers Alex and Evrol that it’s best the group return to St Saviour’s hall where it previously met. From this month - November this will again be the regular venue for Pimlico Social. We hope to see you there with coffee, cake and snacks as usual.
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!
Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court
One-to-one IT sessions Tavis House
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.
Problem or question about your laptop, mobile phone or tablet?
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
6pm – 9pm
Thursday 8th Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House
Hi Tech High Tea - a transatlantic link up! Macquarie Group
See first Thursday for more info.
A chance to connect with our transatlantic cousins! This is an opportunity to link up with members of SAGE in New York. SAGE is an organisation for older LGBT+ similar to ODL, but a lot larger. We will have afternoon tea in Macquarie’s offices in London and they will be having breakfast in their offices in New York. Last year we had a great discussion!
Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT+ Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm
2 – 4.30pm
https://hitechhightea.eventbrite.co.uk
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
NOVEMBER 2018
Friday 9th Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
Out and About at the Barbican Barbican Centre
See first Friday for more info.
Join us for this group at the Barbican Centre for afternoon tea and activities. Meet at the Block Space, a.k.a the old shop, on the ground floor of Barbican Centre (opposite the Terrace). See map.
Every Friday 10am – 12pm
This month we will watch Fried Green Tomatoes (1991). Two storylines of past and present are skillfully woven together in this charming film. A memorable southern yarn about friendship, food and murder starring Oscar-winning actresses Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates.
Positive East Positive East, Stepney We look forward to welcoming you to the warm and friendly Positive East dinner club. We will share a delicious three course meal for the brilliant price of £6.00. Please, let us know if you have any dietary requirements. See you there! 6.30 – 9.30pm https://positiveeastnovember.eventbrite.co.uk
2 – 4pm
Saturday 10th BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Meet & Greet Brixton Pound Cafe & Black Cultural Archives Join our new BAME Sessional Worker Rachael for her first event at Brixton Pound Cafe to come together to enjoy great food, discussion and community building. The cafe is a pay-whatyou-can community café who offer a delicious variety of veggie and vegan options. Afterwards, we will take a leisurely walk to Black Cultural Archives, a centre that celebrates the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain to view the latest free exhibition on display. I will be standing outside of the cafe from 11.45am.
This group is only targetted towards those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Please book via the eventbrite or call the office on 020 7239 0400 if you have any concerns or reservations. 12 – 3pm
https://bamelgbtover50s.eventbrite.co.uk
NOVEMBER 2018
Monday 12th
Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House Every Monday 2pm – 4pm ODL members get together to play Bridge and Scrabble, drink tea, coffee and socialise. Beginners always welcome! 2pm – 4pm
Rainbow Memory Café Tavis House
Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre
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.
Complete beginner to confident singer - everyone is welcome. See the 1st for more information.
There is 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. To book, please call on 020 7239 0446 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday 13th
Wednesday 14th
Men’s Speakers night Henderson Court
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Following on from our culture series, we’ll focus on British culture this month. We’ll celebrate what is special about living in the UK. Bring something with significance for you; food, drink or an object. 6 – 9pm
One-to-one IT sessions Tavis House See 1st Wednesday for more information. 1pm – 5pm
3:30pm – 5pm
NOVEMBER 2018
Thursday 15th
Friday 16th
Women’s Film Night Tavis House, Room ‘Jeffrey’
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
Film showing: Reaching for the Moon (2013)
See first Friday for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm
this is a 2013 Brazilian biographical drama directed by Bruno Barreto, based on the book ‘Flores Raras e Banalíssimas’ (in English,“Rare and Commonplace Flowers”), by Carmem Lucia de Oliveira. The film dramatizes the love story of the American poet Elizabeth Bishop and the Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Set largely in Petrópolis between the years 1951 and 1967, the film tells the story of Bishop’s passionate and often tumultuous life with Soares in Brazil. Watch the trailer:
Reaching for the Moon (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp-K2C0-Z8M
6 – 6:30pm Socialising 6:30pm Film screening & discussion. 8:30pm Event finishes Opening Doors London Pub Club Ye Old Rose & Crown Social group drop-in for 50+ LGBT+ people to meet in a lovely LGBT pub in the heart of Greenwich Village. Please, note that the toilets for men are down one flight of stairs and the toilets for women are up one flight of stairs. For people using wheelchairs there are toilets just across the road at the Ibis Hotel. 7pm to late
Loose Women live screening ITV, 6 Television Centre ITV Pride have invited 10 members to watch Loose Women live at the studios. They will have a little area for teas, coffee and cake for members to pre-meet with ITV Pride members and then we’ll walk you over to the live show. Please arrive promptly for 11.30 at reception. Book by calling the office or emailing Juliet. First come, first served as there are very few places! 11.30am – 1.30pm
https://loosewomenscreening.eventbrite.co.uk
NOVEMBER 2018
Monday 19th
Sunday 18th Second Sundays - new venue Meeting at The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, off Portobello Road, London W11 2AY (nearest station Westbourne Park) Second Sundays will be at a lovely venue called The Tabernacle this month. It’ very close to Westbourne Park tube station, as Chelsea Theatre is undergoing refurbishment. Join us for teas, coffees and snacks. We’ll have our usual volunteer team with us to welcome you for chats. See you there! Booking not required. 1-4pm
Tuesday 20th
Women’s Breakfast at the Albany The Albany, Deptford
Rainbow Grow gardening sessions
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. 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.
Now that the nights are drawing in, our regular session with Rainbow Grow Hackney will be at the earlier afternoon slot of 3-5pm. It’s a great way to get outside and be active, as well as enjoy some conversation plus tea and cake if you’re keen! The gardening takes place at Hackney CVS on Dalston Lane. Beginners and new faces always welcome.
10am – 12pm
LGBT Creative Writing Group Tavis House
Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House Every Monday 2pm – 4pm ODL members get together to play Bridge and Scrabble, drink tea, coffee and socialise. Beginners always welcome! 2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre Complete beginner to confident singer - everyone is welcome. See the first Monday of the month for more information. 3:30pm – 5pm
Wednesday 21st Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court
One-to-one IT sessions Tavis House
See the first Wednesday for more information.
See 1st Wednesday for more information.
2pm – 4pm
1pm – 5pm
3pm – 5pm
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 Tuesday of every month. With biscuits! 3pm – 5pm
NOVEMBER 2018
Thursday 22th
Friday 23th
Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
See first Thursday for more info.
See first Friday for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm
Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT+ Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm Southwark Thursdays Group Stone’s End Day Centre Join us for our regular Thursday night group at the welcoming Stone’s End Day Centre near Borough with guest speakers to be confirmed. 5 – 7 pm
Albert Birkle The Acrobat Schulz V 1921 Modern Magic Realism: Art in Weimar Germany 1918 – 1935
Sunday 25th
Monday 26th
Trip to Tate Modern Magic Realism: Art in Weimar Germany exhibition 1918 – 1935
Bridge and Scrabble Club Tavis House
Bi The Way Group Tavis House
Every Monday ODL members get together to play Bridge and Scrabble, drink tea, coffee and socialise. Beginners always welcome!
This month 5 Rhythms teacher Jane Belshaw introduces the ODL bisexual group to Open Floor, a dance inquiry for any body. How can we move and include it all - feelings, limitations, thoughts, passions? No experience necessary; wear loose layered clothes and soft trainers if you need them. All welcome.
Meet at 12pm at the West Entrance on the slope down to Turbine Hall. Juliet from ODL will be leading the visit and will be wearing an ODL tee shirt to be recognisable. We will make our way to the exhibition as a group and then also visit some of the other installations in the newer part of the gallery. Ending with a cup of tea and chat in the café. See you there! 12 – 3pm
2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre Complete beginner to confident singer - everyone is welcome. See the 1st for more information. 3:30pm – 5pm
https://southwarkoutingsnov.eventbrite.co.uk
6pm-8pm
NOVEMBER 2018
Tuesday 27th Gentle Exercise Class Henderson Court
Walkabout, Talkabout, and Pig out, Lewisham
London Friend tea & biscuits older LGBT+ drop-in London Friend
Exercise is free medicine! Come and join a class to stretch, energise and have fun.
In partnership with London Friend, this social group is a place to meet friends for a coffee, chat and optional board games!
You don’t need to bring any kit, just come along and give it a go. Suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Free to attend.
Alight at Deptford Bridge DLR station, we assemble by the ‘Broadway Fields’ sign across the river from Distillery Tower, a tall grey tower block of flats.
12.30pm – 2.30pm
6.15pm – 6.45pm Men’s Film Night Henderson Court We will be screening: Orlando (1993) English. 94 Mins On one hand, a sumptuous costume drama, on the other, a gender-bending look at British society with a distinctively queer perspective – Orlando is a fascinating film with a stellar central performance from Tilda Swinton. Orlando will take you on a (400 year) journey, defying expectations, genre and gender along the way. And it has nice costumes. What’s not to like? 6.45pm – 9.30pm
Orlando (1993)
Join Tony, firstly for a 1¼ mile walk, from Deptford Bridge to Lewisham. We assemble by the ‘Broadway Fields’ sign across the river from Distillery Tower, a tall grey tower block of flats; then walk through the little known Broadway Fields and Brookmill Park alongside the River Ravensbourne (seen previously in September). Secondly, lunch at Maggie’s Cafe, in Lewisham, serving all day breakfasts, other hot meals and sandwiches. I recommend the ‘Create Your Own Breakfast’ - choose a few or a lot from a selection of twenty different items, for £7.95. Enormous portions and bottomless tea or coffee! Thirdly (optional) a walk along the Lewisham Promenade (yes, really) to the open air fruit, vegetable and trinket market, or the shopping centre, returning to Lewisham station (DLR and train), (a further 1 mile).Toilets at the cafe. Meeting Time: (NOTE earlier start time) 12.45pm for 1pm start
Wednesday 28th One-to-one IT sessions Tavis House See 1st Wednesday for more information. 1pm – 5pm
London Friend tea & biscuits older LGBT+ drop-in London Friend See the 14th for more information. 12.30pm – 2.30pm
NOVEMBER 2018
Thursday 29th
Friday 30th
50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
See first Thursday for more info.
See first Friday for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm
Every Thursday 10am – 12pm Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT+ computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm
· Are you feeling lonely or isolated? · Can’t get out so easily anymore? · Are you finding yourself spending more and more time alone?
Living in London can become a lonely experience as you get older, especially as you can’t get out and about as you used to. Having somebody to spend time with and talk to can make all the difference. The Opening Doors London Befriending Service might be able to help you. The Befriending Scheme aims to reduce the stress of loneliness and isolation, increase people’s confidence and enable older people to maintain their independence. The service matches a volunteer Befriender with an older person for regular social contact. So if you feel you could benefit from the regular visits of a volunteer befriender, or if you have any friends, neighbours or relatives who could benefit, or if you would like to become a Volunteer Befriender please contact the Befriending Service on 020 7239 0400 or befriending@openingdoorslondon.org.uk
The Albany Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG Trains/Overground: New Cross and Deptford DLR: Deptford Bridge Bus: 41, 171, 172, 225 Barbican Centre Silk St, EC2Y 8DS Underground: Barbican. Bus: 153, 214 Battersea Rise Breakfast Club 5-9 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG Underground/Overground: Clapham Junction Bus: 35, 37, 87 British Museum Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG Undergrround: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn Bus: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242 Brixton Pound 77 Atlantic Rd, Brixton, SW9 8PU Overground: Brixton Bus: P4 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 ITV 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, White City, W12 7FW Underground: White City, Wood Lane Bus: 31, 94, 148, 316, 607
London Friend 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN Underground: King’s Cross. Bus: 17, 63, 91 Loughton Underground Underground: Loughton Bus: 20, 167, 397 Macquarie Group 28 Ropemaker St, EC2Y 9HD Underground: Moorgate, Liverpool Street Bus: 21, 43, 55, 76, 141, 243 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 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 St. Saviour’s Hall Lupus Street, SW1V 3QW Underground: Pimlico. Bus: 87 Tate Modern London, SE1 Underground: Waterloo, Southwark Tabernacle 35 Powis Square (off Portobello Road), W11 2AY Underground: Westbourne Park, Notting Hill Gate Bus: 7, 23, 27, 28, 70, 328 Tavis House (Age UK) Tavistock Sq. 1-6, WC1H 9NA Underground: Euston Sq., Euston, Kings Cross Bus: 168, 59, 68 Victoria & Albert Museum Underground: South Kensington Bus: 14, 74, 414 Ye Old Rose & Crown 1 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER Underground/Train: 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/#.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.