LISTINGS JULY 2018
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Register for Sunday Lunch and Film Club on the 5th August: https://augustlunchandfilm.eventbrite.co.uk ODL Annual Lecture with Lisa Power on The Legacy of Section 28 Monday 2 July, 3-5pm Tavis House A special one-off lecture given by Lisa Power on her experiences and reflections of campaigning around Section 28, and the legacy of this legislation 30 years on. More info to come. Refreshments provided. https://lisapowersection28.eventbrite.co.uk Join us for the ODL Summer Party! Last year we threw a bash to celebrate Opening Doors London’s first birthday and to mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. This year we’re throwing a bash because the last one was so good. There will be onstage entertainment, live music and dance acts, an auction of fabulous money-can’t-buy prizes hosted by Simon Fanshawe and a disco. To keep it swinging there will be FREE drink and delicious canapes. Get your tickets via eventbrite by calling the office. And please circulate to all your friends, colleagues and family! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/odl-summer-party-tickets-44186535116
Pride in London, 7 July - all day (or part of the day) Grab the last few tickets for Pride. Join us at our Pride Brunch near to the start of the march on Regents Street; join the march and ride the bus, and/or enjoy the post-Pride tea at St Anne’s in Soho. Book online below or call the office to book. Please state any support you might need on the day, and if you wish to attend all or part of the day. Sign up here: https://odlpridelondon2018.eventbrite.co.uk UK Black Pride festival, Sunday 8 July, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens This year ODL will have a stall at UK Black Pride in Vauxhall. We are still looking for volunteers on the day who are people of colour/BAME. Please contact Chryssy Hunter if you are interested: Chryssy.Hunter@openingdoorslondon.org.uk Trans Pride, Saturday 21 July, all day ODL will be at Trans Pride in Brighton. The main event will take place in Brunswick Park, Hove with a parade from the Marlborough Pub. ODL will have a stall - come and say hello! More info on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/238823770022929/ Romford Pride, Saturday 28 July For the first time, Romford will hold its own Pride, and ODL’s Tuesday Group will be attending. Join Alan Giles, the lead volunteer. You can find out about their plans here: http://romfordtuesday.simplesite.com/437540843
Black Pride 2017
Our second annual meeting was generously supported by the international legal firm Norton Rose Fulbright, in their offices near London Bridge, with a splendid panoramic view of the river. This provided an excellent venue for what turned out to be a very convivial event, which provided a great opportunity to exchange information, express views about the direction of ODL, and socialise over cakes and other refreshments. Membership has increased by 50% to 1700 members. Income has increased by a similar percentage, thanks to the hard work of staff and the generosity of various funders. Several staff had moved on, but overall staffing had increased, with excellent new colleagues. There are now almost 300 volunteers without whom the 50 or so events each month, the 70+ befriending relationships and our training would be impossible. Some members were worried that it was often difficult to contact staff, but with so much going on and a relatively small staff team it is impossible for every meeting to be covered and every call or email to be replied to immediately. It was here that volunteer help was so crucial. Staff agreed we needed to find ways of keeping members better informed about meeting changes. In the round table discussions members raised a number of concerns. A major worry was about inaccuracies in the Listings. Some of these arose from late information coming in, but efforts were being made to check accuracy more rigorously. Some members complained that Eventbite events were often taken up by non-members, while many members did not turn up despite booking to do so. We are hoping that our new website, to be launched later this year, will ease some of the problems. There was an interesting discussion about the role of Listings. Some members complained that the editorial information often distracted from event information. On the other hand, some wanted more general information about ODL. The role of Listings would be taken up in a general review of ODL’s future plans that would begin in the summer, and members would be involved in this in various ways.
A major issue that concerned many members was the gender balance within the membership. Despite strenuous efforts to attract more women (and trans, bisexual and BME members), events were still often not inclusive enough. The chair pointed out that many women were put off by the male predominance, and we are anxious that there continue to be safe spaces for women. This remain a key issue that we will continue to give priority to in the coming year, and perhaps hold a focus group on the topic. A related issue was the privacy of meetings, and the intrusion caused by filming occasionally taking place. ODL in fact now has strict guidelines on this and filming and photography should not take place without the explicit agreement of members. We were also taking active steps to protect data, in line with new legal guidelines. Over all, members were very satisfied with ODL services and this echoed the findings of the recent members’ survey and the comments by members at the event : ‘We would be lost without ODL’. We will work hard over the next year to ensure continuing improvement and where possible expansion of our services. Finally as chair of the trustees, I would like to warmly thank our sponsors for the day, Norton Rose Fulbright, for their hospitality, our director, Alice Wallace, and her staff, for their dedicated work, our volunteers, who make so much possible, and above all, you, the members, for your involvement and commitment. It makes everything worthwhile.
Jeffrey Weeks Chair Board of Trustees
JULY 2018
Sunday 1st
Monday 2nd
Against the odds afternoon stroll or NOT that Abbey Road.
Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café
The Innuendo Walk with Clive (picnic snack advisable). A gentle stroll Approx 4 miles
Every Monday the wonderful Black Olive Cooks at the lovely Lumen Café will provide space for ODL members to play Bridge and Scrabble. Beginners welcome! Scrabble boards will be provided. Lumen Café are offering ODL members discounted tea for 50p and filter coffee for 80p.
Leaving the Abbey, Passing beneath The Greenway path on the Northern Outfall Sewer. Down the Bow Backwaters to Three Mills Island. Crossing Bow Locks. Going down The Cut to The Basin.…. Lots of Innuendo creative choices there! A chance to pass beneath major roads and see local landmarks in traquility. IF we stick to the planned 40 minutes for lunch and relaxation at Three Mills Island Park and 30 minutes resting at various points along the Limehouse Cut we should easily finish by 5.00pm (no excessive dawdling) Meeting Point: Stratford Station on the old Stratford Centre side (Not Westfield) As you leave the station with the bus garage in front of you turn a short distance left to meet outside Preta A Manger. 1.30
2pm – 4pm 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 (30s-60s) and Pop with the main focus being fun! Learning to sing in harmony, listen and blend our voices together. The Singing group will not be held from the 16th July until September because of the college holidays.
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 ODL Annual Lecture: Legacy of Section 28 with Lisa Power Room downstairs, Tavis House To mark the 30-year anniversary since Section 28 passed, Lisa Power, who co-founded Stonewall in response to Section 28 at the time, will share her insights and reflections on this legisaltion and its impact. Refreshments to be provided. Book via Eventbrite or by calling the office. 4 – 6 pm
https://lisapowersection28.eventbrite.co.uk
Complete beginner to confident singer - everyone is welcome. Adrian at ODL 020 7239 0400 to find out more. 3:30pm – 5pm
Lisa Power MBE
JULY 2018
Tuesday 3rd
Tuesday Group Havering LGBT over-50s Social 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
LGBT Creative Writing Group Tavis House
Everyone is welcome to join us for a movie, chats and coffee at Greenwich Picture House. Those attending can also join us afterwards at LGBT pub Ye Old Rose & Crown for a sociable drink and chat.
Warm, constructive and supportive writing together.
We meet in the Cinema’s cafe at 2.30pm for a film showing at approximately 3pm – 3.30pm for an afternoon social with free hot drinks and concessional entrance price of £6.20 and free Silver Screen Membership. Silver Screen membership gives you access to regular Tuesday and Thursday Silver Screen film shows.
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
Film choice will be advertised a week in advance and you will receive an email the week before the screening about which film we will be watching. You must sign up via Eventbrite to receive information about the film or contact the office. Call the office for information if you do not use email. 2.30 – 5 pm https://greenwich-july.eventbrite.co.uk
Wednesday 4th Men’s Pimlico Social Pimlico Room
Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court
In the mood for a night of laughter, a good chat while enjoying coffee and cake, a nice glass of wine and nibbles? Come join us at this popular and welcoming group!
Why not try this friendly and informal drop-in? Meeting at 2pm every 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.
6pm – 9pm
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
JULY 2018
Thursday 5th 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. Every Thursday 10 – 12. A fee of £2 after your initial visit, which pays for room hire and drinks.
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
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
Friday 6th 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
Sunday 8th Pride BBQ in association with Peter Bedford Housing Association Kingsland Hub ODL members are invited to join the Peter Bedford Housing Association Pride summer celebration. There will be free food stalls, live music, theatre and performances. Member Services coordinator Juliet Chard will be attending to share ODL’s services and hopefully have some fun! Book on Eventbrite or call the office so we can give an idea of numbers.
Sunday Lunch & Film Club Henderson Court Resource Centre Join us for a lovely homecooked lunch and film. We will select the film on the day instead of in advance. Booking for lunch essential via:
https://hendersoncourtjuly.eventbrite. co.uk or by calling 020 7239 0400 Social: 12pm. Lunch: 1pm. Film starts: 2pm, Cost £5.
12 – 4pm https://pridebbqpeterbedfordhouse.eventbrite.co.uk
JULY 2018
Monday 9th
Tuesday 10th
Rainbow Memory Café Tavis House
Cake, Cuppa & Cha Cha Tea Dance 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.
Join us for our early evening tea dance in the Tavis House café at 5.30. We will provide the tea, the snacks and the music to dance to with some lessons for those who are beginners and want to get up on the floor and experienced dancers, too.
There’s refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere with occasional guest speakers, time to talk about your concerns and the opportunity for carers to talk together about things that matter to them. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at Tavis House. To book, please click on https://rainbowmemoryjuly.eventbrite.co.uk or call on 020 7239 0446 2pm – 4pm Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café See first Monday for more info. 2pm – 4pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See the first Monday of the month for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm
Come and join in with our new format, get some exercise and meet friends over a cuppa and a cha cha. 5.30pm – 7.30pm Men’s Speakers Night: Henderson Court Resource Centre: Jason Moore, Wellbeing Consultant & Coach Self-Belief and Self-Doubt: how both are equally important and can be the greatest gifts to trusting intuition again? Jason will speak of his journey from performing in the West End to bankruptcy to being asked to speak about well-being around the world. Jason has the unique ability to engage with people who wish to gain and rediscover their own self-awareness. In the past decade, he has combined his experience in Theatre with Coaching and Mentoring both privately and with various organisations, amongst others Future Foundations. Jason is often invited to speak about the benefits of self-belief and self-doubt, he is also often asked to be part of discussions on podcasts about our life purpose. 6pm
JULY 2018
Wednesday 11th 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 Creative Writing Workshop with Eve Harris Barbican Centre Is there a letter you have always wanted to write to someone? Is there a letter that you have always wanted to write to yourself? This workshop will be led by published author, Eve Harris, who’s debut novel ‘The Marrying of Chani Kaufman’ was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Eve will help us create a piece of writing that speaks to either our past selves, our future selves, friends and relatives, or the many people who have carried us along to where we are today. Participants do not need any experience of creative writing and this workshop is open to all. There will also be the chance to record your letters and messages in private. A light lunch will be provided after the workshop. Limited spaces. Book by calling the office or via eventbrite. Information about exact location will be provided shortly for those signed up.
Our Contribution to the Prostate Cancer UK March for Men. Join us for another joyous visit to meet Chelsea and the crew at Breakfast Club East who are so welcoming. This location is within the Olympic Park, From Mile End we will first go over the Green Bridge and enter Mie End Park alongside the Regents Canal. We will walk up as far as Victoria Park and continue along the Lea- Hertford Union Canal towards Old Ford and Hackney Wick. From There we will cross the canalised River Lea and join our companions who have chosen to go direct to Breakfast Club East. For those unable to take longer walks: Take The train to Hackney Wick overland (one stop from Stratford). Look north east for the orange “Here East” sign if possible. Leave the station turning right. Ask locals for directions over the canal. Work out your way to the bridge crossing the canal. You will see the Here East sign. Walk canal towpath. And arrive at Breakfast Club East at 3pm. This “Stroll” is in support of the Prostate Cancer UK efforts to increase research and find effective detection methods for Prostate Cancer. This is now a bigger cause of death than breast cancer. 12.45 for prompt 1.00 depart at Mile End Station. Leaving Breakfast Club east by 5pm
10.30 – 1pm https://eveharrisworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk
Special Outing to LGBT Pride Art exhibition, Canary Wharf Clifford Chance Clifford Chance have kindly invited a limited number of ODL members to an afternoon reception and viewing of the “Arcus Annual Pride Exhibition” being held at their Canary Wharf office. “Arcus” is Clifford Chance’s LGBT global network of colleagues and their friends. Afternoon tea provided. Meeting point: Ground floor, Clifford Chance Booking essential due to limited numbers by calling ODL on 020 7239 0400. 2pm – 4pm
Thursday 12th Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm 6 – 9pm
JULY 2018
Friday 13th
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See first Friday for more info. Every Friday 10am – 12pm
Out and About at the Barbican Barbican Centre
Positive East Positive East, Stepney
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).
We look forward to welcoming you to the warm and friendly Positive East dinner club. As usual, we will have a tasty meal with a meat and veggie option for the brilliant price of £6.50. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. See you there!
This month we will watch “Before Stonewall” (1985) A documentary by Greta Schiller, which takes a look at the sometimes oblique American acknowledgment of homosexuals in the decades before a historical flashpoint in 1969. No booking needed.
6.30 – 9.30
https://positiveeastjuly.eventbrite.co.uk
2pm – 4 Before Stonewall (1985)
Saturday 14th UCL Urban Laboratory London Lesbian & Gay Centre Museum of London UCL Urban Laboratory are hosting an oral history event. Afternoon tea will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring memorabilia. This event forms part of research Dr Ben Campkin is leading as part of a wider University College London Urban Laboratory research project on LGBTQ+ spaces in the capital. More info here.
Sunday 15th Following tea and conversation, there will be a launch of a publication,Urban Pamphleteer #7, ‘LGBTQ+ Nightlife in London: Past, Present and Future’, supported by the Museum of London. All are welcome to stay for this celebration (6-8pm). Please let us know by replying to this email (joseph.alloway12@ ucl.ac.uk) as an RSVP stating your link to the centre. 3 – 5pm
https://secondsundaysjuly.eventbrite.co.uk
Third Sunday one-off for July Chelsea Theatre As it’s the day after Pride and many people are busy with other Pride events on the Second Sunday, we are rescheduling for the Sunday after. Join us this month for the Third Sunday of July in West London. This month we will cross the river (weather dependent) to take a stroll in Battersea Park and have a picnic lunch BYO food. If it’s raining then the plan is to head to the Saatchi Gallery as a dry option. Meet at Chelsea Theatre at 1.30pm and the group will make a decision! Please, book online if possible. 1.30pm – 4.30pm
JULY 2018
Monday 16th 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 Lumen Café See first Monday for more info. 2pm – 4pm
From Barking to Benfleet and back again (from Leigh on Sea) Barking Station In support of Prostate Cancer UK’s campaign ‘March for Men’ led by member Clive. This will be a serious but very pleasant walk with some slight uphill slopes. These will give views across the Thames Estuary. We will visit Hadleigh Castle and rest on its slopes, where you may choose to enjoy a picnic. Alternatively we will be walking down to Leigh on Sea where there are excellent pubs where you can enjoy a meal.
We will return by train from there. People can choose to continue to Southend should they so wish. Donations to Prostate Cancer UK at your discretion. Clive will be attending the Official March For Men on Saturday 16th at 10.00 from Olympic Park completing 10 Km. Please pray for sunshine and BRING WATER as, although parts of the walk are beneath trees, dehydration is not good for us if the sun shines. Meeting point is The Barking Dog. Adjacent to Barking Station Assemble from 10.00 for prompt departure 1045 o as to catch the 11.03 train to Benfleet
Tuesday 17th LGBT Creative Writing Group Tavis House See the third for more information. 3pm – 5pm Gardening session with Rainbow Grow Hackney LGBTQ gardening Join Hackney’s Rainbow Grow to try some light gardening, socialise with a friendly group of LGBTQI+ people and sample some homemade cake. We have kindly been invited to contribute to this project, which happens every Tuesday across two sites in Hackney. This month we will join them at Hackney CVS garden on Dalston Lane. 5 – 7pm
https://hackneygrowgardening.eventbrite.co.uk
JULY 2018
Wednesday 18th Non Zero One Workshop Tavis House. Bloomsbury room We have been invited to take part in interactive theatremakers, non zero one’s new project, ‘put her forward’, supported by National Trust’s Heritage Open Days, inspired by public statues. There are 925 public statues in the UK, yet only 25 of these statues are non-royal, non-mythical women. There are more statues of goats. There are more statues of men called John. But together, we can change that and double the number by September. Which women do you think are inspirational? Who have positively impacted the lives of those around them? Who would you nominate to inspire younger generations? This workshop will encourage discussions around the area’s local history and historical women, as a point of entry to consider women who have positively impacted their own lives.
Book your place by calling the office or via Eventbrite: https://nonzeroone.eventbrite.co.uk 10.30am – 1pm. Anchor Housing/ ODL Art Group Chigwell Court See the fourth for more information. 2pm – 4pm
Summer Party Fundraiser Skyline Bar, NBC Universal Live entertainment, free drinks and barbecue, auction and raffle at ODL’s big Summer Party fundraiser. All at NBC Universal’s amazing roof top bar with stunning views. Wednesday July 18. Tickets £40 available on Eventbrite. 5.30pm – 9pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-doors-london-odl-summer-party-tickets-44186535116 Millicent Fawcett, Parliament Square
100 years since the first British women got the vote is time for a celebration, and 100 years on it’s time for more change. It’s time for some new heroes to be unveiled in the parks, palaces and public places of England. ‘non zero one’ are travelling England to ask you to nominate women who have positively impacted your life and the lives of others. From these nominations 25 women will have state-of-the-art 3D printed figures created of them, to be unveiled across the country as part of the National Trust’s Heritage Open Days between the 6th and 16th of September 2018.
JULY 2018
Thursday 19th Rainbow Surfers’ 50+ LGBT* computer drop-in Computer Suite, Tavis House See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 1pm 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday for more info. Every Thursday 10am – 12pm
Women’s Film Night Tavis House We will be showing: ‘But I’m A Cheerleader’ (1999) Confident and opinionated, 17-year-old Megan is far too strong-willed for her unsuppportive parents, who begin to worry she is a lesbian. Their solution is to send Megan to ‘True Directions,’ a “rehabilitation camp” run by homophobic counselor Mary Brown. Soon Megan meets the equally defiant Graham, and the two form a fast friendship. Ironically, the more time Megan spends at the camp, the more she begins to question just how fixed her sexuality really is.
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
5:30 - 6:30 Socialising 6:30 Film screening & discussion 8:45 Event finishes
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Friday 20th
Monday 23rd
Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café
Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café
Bi The Way Group Tavis house
See 1st Friday of the month for more information.
See first Monday for more info.
Bisexual researcher Martha Robinson Rhodes discusses the history of bisexuality in general, as well as the importance of oral histories of sexuality, and what she hopes to find out from her study of bisexuality and attraction to multiple genders in 1970s and 1980s Britain. Martha is also seeking more people willing to be interviewed, so if you are interested in taking part she will explain a bit about what that would involve and answer any questions you might have.
2pm – 4pm
Every Friday 10am – 12pm Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See first Monday for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm Cake, Cuppa & Cha Cha Tea Dance The Two Brewers See the 9th for more info. 7pm – 10:30pm
All welcome. Snacks and drinks available or bring and share. 6 – 8pm
JULY 2018
Tuesday 24th
Join Tony for a visit to The Rookery, part of Streatham Common. Picnic area at The Rookery, Streatham Common SouthHere’s hoping for some sun! Enter the common to the right of the paddling pool, along Streatham Common South, pass to the left of the cafe, past the Rookery notice board. Carry on downwards, past the wooden shelter on the right, past the drinking fountain on the left (sadly not working), past the White Garden on the left, to the picnic area on the left. (Unfortunately, it’s uphill on the way back! Toilets: There are toilets beside the cafe at the entrance of the park. (uphill, sorry) What to bring: Food and drink to share, picnic plates, cups and cutlery as needed, perhaps a cushion to sit on. Sadly, dogs are not allowed in this part of the park. There is no drinking water available. In case of rain: We will adjourn to the Wooden Shelter, previously noted.
Time: 2pm onwards
Men’s Film Night: ‘Call Me by Your Name’ Henderson Court
Creative writing workshop aimed at women - Full of Life offers participants an opportunity to explore the older years of life and ageing in the present day. As we age there’s an increasing treasure trove of memories. By tapping into these we can explore what we have seen, heard, lived, and continue to dream of and experience. Using the metaphor of light, the workshop will add dimensions to our lives and/or the lives of our characters.
‘Call Me by Your Name’ is a 2017 coming-of-age drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by James Ivory. Based on a novel of the same name by André Aciman.
Jocelyn Watson aims to guide you with fun writing exercises, group discussion, and group feedback on a creative adventure. Whether you’re creating prose from what you remember or imagine, this creative fiction workshop will help you move forward. In a constructive, creative, and friendly space you will unpack gifts, whether from yourself, to yourself, or those left behind by others for you to (re-)discover!
Set in northern Italy in 1983, ‘Call Me by Your Name’ chronicles a romantic relationship between 17-year-old Elio Perlman and his professor father’s 24-yearold graduate-student assistant, Oliver. The film was selected by the American Film Institute as one of the top 10 films of the year and nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards. Movie in English with English subtitles. Running Time: 127 Mins 5.30 – 8.30 pm (film at 6pm)
5 -7
https://fulloflightcreativewriting.eventbrite.co.uk
The Rookery, Streatham
Attractions: The Old English garden, including a Herb Garden, original well, sundial, wisteria, pond with water lilies; the White Garden; the Arbour, covered in Roses; the Rockery Garden with the cascading waterfalls (at present under renovation); and of course, our company!
Creative writing workshop - Full of Light Tavis House Jeffrey 2
JULY 2018
Wednesday 25th London Friend tea & biscuits older LGBT* drop-in London Friend
AIG Film Night Screening of ‘In Between’ Henderson Court Resource Centre
In partnership with London Friend, this social group is a place to meet friends for a coffee, chat and optional board games!
AIG have kindly offered to host a film and some refreshments for Opening Doors members in their offices. They will be screening acclaimed film ‘In Between’ which is set in Tel Aviv focusing on three Palestinian-Israeli women. There will be drinks and snacks before the film followed by some time to meet and discuss the film as a group. Book via Eventbrite or by calling the office.
12.30pm – 2.30pm
5.30 – 8.30 pm (film at 6pm)
https://aiginbetweenfilm.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 26th 50+ LGBT Coffee Morning in Wandsworth The Furzedown Project See first Thursday for more info. 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
Music fundraiser King William IV Pub Live music, nibbles on the bar and a lot of love in the room for Opening Doors London at this fundraiser at the legendary King Willie in Hampstead. 7pm – 11pm 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
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
JULY 2018
Friday 27th Friday Coffee & Cake Club Café Tavis House Café See 1st Friday of the month for more information. Every Friday 10am – 12pm Informal Art Group Tavis House Join Allan for an informal art group for all abilities - come and do your own creative thing, or improve and expand your drawing skills with gentle guidance from an experienced volunteer teacher.
Saturday 28th
Monday 30st
Southwark Weekend Outings Fun Home Matinee Young Vic
Bridge and Scrabble Club Lumen Café
Join us for a matinee performance of Fun Home, a poignant portrayal of the complexities of queer family life by Alison Bechdel. We have 20 free tickets as part of our work in Southwark, all welcome. Meet Alison at three stages of her life. Memories of her 1970s childhood in a funeral home merge with her college love life and her coming out.
Whether you are a traditional sketcher or an outrageous avant-gardist this group will supply encouragement, support, plenty of dialogue.... and maybe an exhibition. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbooks and nonmessy kit. Contact: juliet.chard@ openingdoorslondon.org.uk for more info. 12:30 for a 1pm start
See first Monday for more info. 2pm – 4pm
Singing for fun! Room 13, Mary Ward Centre See the 1st Monday of the month for more info. 3:45pm – 5.15pm
Looking back on her complex relationship with her father, Alison finds they had more in common than she ever knew... Book your tickets via: https://funhomeodl.eventbrite.co.uk or by calling the office. 2.20pm – 4.30pm
Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home
AIG Building, 14th Floor 58 Fenchurch Street, EC3M 4BE Underground: 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 Chelsea Theatre World’s End Place, 7 King’s Rd, SW10 0DR Underground: Sloane Sq., Earl’s Court Overground: Imperial Wharf Bus: 11, 22, 328, C3 Chigwell Court 99 Ballance Road, E9 5SQ Overground: Homerton Station Bus: 26, 30, 388, 488 Clifford Chance 10 Upper Bank Street, E14 5JJ Underground: Canary Wharf. Bus: 135, 277 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 Hackney CVs Garden The Adiaha Antigha Centre 24-30 Dalston Ln, E8 3AZ Overground: Dalston Junction/Dalston Kingsland Bus: 30, 38, 56, 73, 149, 242, 277
Kingsland Hub 242 Kingsland Road, E8 4DG Overground: Haggerston Bus: 149, 242, 243 London Friend 86 Caledonian Road, N1 9DN Underground: King’s Cross. Bus: 17, 63, 91 London Lesbian & GUCL Urban Laboratory Centre Museum of London Underground: Barbican, Moorgate Bus: 8, 17, 21, 25, 45, 46, 55, 100, 141, 388 Lumen Café 88 Tavistock Place, WC1H 9RS. Underground: Russell Square, King’s Cross 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 Tavis House (Age UK) Tavistock Sq. 1-6, WC1H 9NA Underground: Euston Sq., Euston, Kings Cross Bus: 168, 59, 68 Picnic area. The Rookery, Streatham Common South, Streatham, SW16 3BX Train: Streatham (20 min walk) Bus: 249, 417 Pimlico Room and Church Hall (Back of St. Saviour’s Church) St George’s Square, SW1V 3QW Underground: Pimlico. Bus: 87 Positive East 159 Mile End Road, E1 4AQ Underground: Stepney Green. Bus: 25, 205 NBC Universal, 1 Central St Giles, St Giles High Street, WC2H 8NU Underground: Tottenham Court Road Bus: 10, 24, 29, 68, 73, 172, 168, 390
Henderson Court Resource Centre 102 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, London NW3 6NS (Entrance on Prince Arthur Road) Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 46
Stone’s End Day Centre 11 Scovell Road, SE1 1QQ Underground: Borough. Bus: 68, 168, 172, 344
HOPWA House Inskip Drive, Hornchurch Essex, RM11 3UR Hornchurch is on the LUL District Line
Ye Old Rose & Crown 1 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER Underground/Train: Cutty Sark, Greenwich Bus: 180, 199
King William IV Pub 77 Hampstead High Street, NW3 1 RE Underground: Hampstead Bus: 46, 168, 268
Young Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1 8LZ Underground: Waterloo, Waterloo E., Southwark Bus: 1, 59, 63, 168, 171, 172, 188, 521
This is a list of support and health services available for LGBT-people in London. Though we do not have direct connectiins 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 & well-being 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+ servicethat 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 well-being 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.