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Pride of Place Leeds
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A community-led organisation comprising Pride of Place Space a newly created LGBTQ+ community & arts space in central Leeds, and Pride of Place Living, developing Leeds' first LGBTQ+ housing project

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What's on this month?

The all new QueerLeeds.LGBT calendar showcases not only Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!

Full calendar: www.queerleeds.lgbt/events

@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Purple background with text and various illustrated graphics such as squirls and dots in contrasting colours: pink, green, orange, purple. QueerLeeds (text in white inside an illustration of a bridge using a rainbow of colours to represent the LGBTQ+ pride flags). LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR. A screenshot of the calendar showing events in detail - a more accessible version of this information can be found at www.QueerLeeds.lgbt/events At the bottom of the page: Visit the new central calendar to discover what’s on and stay connected: www.queerleeds.lgbt
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danielsohege.bsky.social
The thing which is so regularly forgotten about "non-crime hate incidents" is that the perpetrators escalate, not to mention the distress they cause victims. There is no such thing for those affected as a "low level hate incident". There is a pattern of behaviour.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
‘A disaster for disabled people’: Shabana Mahmood urged not to scrap recording of non-crime hate incidents
Home secretary confirmed this week that police in England and Wales would be scrapping category in its current form
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Inclusive Voices: Intersectionality & LGBTQIA+
Tuesday 3rd Feb 7.30 - 9pm, Flamingos LS1 6DX

A chance for our communities to discuss crossovers between being LGBTQIA+ and other characteristics for mutual support

@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
Pale yellow background with multiple speech bubbles in the Pride Place colours (pink, blue, green, yellow). Pride Place logo, poster text: Inclusive Voices: Intersectionality & LGBTQIA+. First Tuesday of the month 7.30-9pm PridePlace.org.uk, Flamingos Coffee House, Central Arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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ludovicparsons.bsky.social
Sex Matters lose twice: its judicial review is refused AND public opinion about trans swimmers is firmly against the 'gender critical' position

90% of 38,000 people oppose requiring trans swimmers to use separate changing rooms or swim in separate sessions
news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/consultation...
Consultation results published on Hampstead Heath bathing ponds
More than 38,000 people responded to the consultation86% felt the ponds should remain trans inclusive spacesResults will help inform an updated access policy for the pondsThe results of a consultation on future access arrangements at Hampstead Heath bathing ponds have been published, with 86% of respondents favouring keeping the current trans-in...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:11 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Pride Place's Open Mic !
Thursday 5th Feb, 7-9 pm 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
An inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community to come and share their talent: Comedy, music, poetry, magic.. the floor is yours! 🎤🎩😁🪩
All levels of experience welcome !
@mesmac.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Poster with dark blue background and neon style star and chevron shaped images. Pride Place @ Flamingoes in collaboration with Bite Back (logo of an open mouth with vampire teeth and red lips). Wording in a blue rectangular border: LGBTQIA+ Open Mic. 5/2/26 first thursday of every month. Flamingoes cafe. 7pm to 9pm £3 suggested donation
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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galopuk.bsky.social
Galop's helpline is here for LGBT+ people in the UK who have experienced abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, conversion practices or any other kind of abuse.
Bold text on a light blue background saying If you're LGBT+ and you've experienced any form of abuse and violence, Galop is here to help. Call our helpline on 0800 999 5428.
January 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social
We’re excited to kick off our Angels Community Stall this evening at Queens Court, 6–8pm!

Drop by for a warm welcome, friendly chat and a safe space to take a breather. Whether you’re out solo or with friends, we’re here to help you connect.
Friday 6 til 8 in Queens Court, Saturday 5 til 8 in Viaduct Showbar
January 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
New event!
Starting 30th Jan at Flamingos Café, 6 - 7.30pm

Created by the LGBTQIA+ community, Proud 2 Be is a relaxed, inclusive group for 18–25 year olds

Whether you’re looking to make new friends or simply spend time in a supportive space, Proud 2 Be is here for you
@forumcentral.bsky.social
Blue background with illustration of two hands under a rainbow creating a heart shape with the text “PRIDE SOCIAL GROUP” in the middle using rainbow colours. PROUD 2 BE 18:00 to 19:30. First group: 30/01. Music, crafts, games, chat, laugh, meet. Proud 2 Be is a relaxed, inclusive LGBTQIA+ group for 18-25 year olds, delivered in partnership with Our Way Leeds and Pride Place. Created by the LGBTQIA+ community, Proud 2 Be is all about connection, belonging, and being yourself. Flamingos coffee house, 10 central arcade, LS1 6UT. No need to register! Call 011339180000 or email wellbeing.referrals@ourwayleeds.org.uk for more info
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social
The Alphabet Collective+ for young queer people 18-25 in Leeds 🌈
For activity details email youthwork@alphabetcollective.org For activity details email youthwork@alphabetcollective.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Fed up trying to promote or find events online?
Join our new LGBTQIA+ networking evening!
Come along solo or with friends

Tell others about your event or hobby, or just hang out with people in your community 😊
Last Fri each month 7.30 - 9pm FREE
Info/register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pride-plac...
Poster background fades downwards from deep pink to pale pink , Pride place @Flamingos logo at top. Photo insert of people sitting around a table, cafe style, chatting and smiling. Text in yellow, blue and black. Networking social. Next one 30th January. Last Friday of the month. 7.30-9 pm. Open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. Location pin icon. Flamingoes cafe. Unit 10 Central Arcade, Leeds.
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
Fed up trying to promote or find events online?

Join our new monthly LGBTQIA+ networking evening!

Running an event or have a hobby to share?
Just looking to hang out with people in your community?
Come along solo or with friends 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Last Fri each month 7.30 - 9pm
More details to follow soon 🙂
Poster background fades downwards from deep pink to pale pink , Pride place @Flamingos logo at top. Photo insert of people sitting around a table, cafe style, chatting and smiling. Text in yellow, blue and black. Networking social. Next one 30th January. Last Friday of the month. 7.30-9 pm. Open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. Location pin icon. Flamingoes cafe. Unit 10 Central Arcade, Leeds.
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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wearequeeraf.com
“In an era when algorithms erase timelines and platforms decide which stories matter, archiving ourselves becomes a radical act.”

From the archive: Ella Osho on the important of a living queer archive 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/real-time-ar...
Real-time archiving is a radical act that protects Black queer history
TENz shows us cultural fluency is a form of journalistic ethics that allows care and credibility to coexist with play
www.wearequeeraf.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
What's on this month?

The all new QueerLeeds.LGBT calendar showcases not only Pride Place events but those from partner LGBTQ+ groups across Leeds!

Full calendar: www.queerleeds.lgbt/events

@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Purple background with text and various illustrated graphics such as squirls and dots in contrasting colours: pink, green, orange, purple. QueerLeeds (text in white inside an illustration of a bridge using a rainbow of colours to represent the LGBTQ+ pride flags). LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR. A screenshot of the calendar showing events in detail - a more accessible version of this information can be found at www.QueerLeeds.lgbt/events At the bottom of the page: Visit the new central calendar to discover what’s on and stay connected: www.queerleeds.lgbt
January 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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equitybd.bsky.social
T is our monthly 18+ peer support group for trans, non-binary & questioning people.
A welcoming space to share experiences, offer advice, and connect with community. 💙💗🤍

🗓️ Tuesdays monthly, 7:30–9pm
📍 Equity Partnership, Bradford
📧 admin@equitypartnership.org.uk

#Trans # LGBTQ #LGBTBradford
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
LGBTQ+ Open Mic!
Starting Thurs 5th Feb, 7 - 9pm at Pride Place @Flamingos, LS1 6DX

An inclusive space where members of the LGBTQ+ community may come and share their talents
Music, comedy, poetry, magic, you name it!

All levels of experience welcome
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtqia-op...
LGBTQIA+ Open Mic
Join for our monthly Open Mic event at Pride Place @ Flamingos First Thursday of the Month starting Feb 2026!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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campaignfdj.bsky.social
Cuts to #PIP must be off the table.

The Timms Review should focus on removing barriers - not reducing support. Financial cuts are never the answer.

✉️ Want to stay updated? Sign up as a supporter: buff.ly/4rpLq6N

#NoToCuts
Sign up to support
By signing up, you're adding your voice to a growing movement calling for Opportunity, Security and Respect for all Disabled people both in and out of work, without the constant fear of poverty & destitution.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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theyoungfdn.bsky.social
SEMINAR 💭 | Collaboration, trust, and community participation in place-based research

Join us to explore how to involve communities in place-based research effectively. Register 👇
https://bit.ly/4aPumAs
Community involvement in place-based research | The Young Foundation
Join this online seminar bringing together researchers and practitioners to discuss fair, meaningful, and rewarding community participation in place-based research.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
Thank you to all who joined our community social drop-in events in 2025!

Our first 2026 session is Weds 7th Jan! 🎉

For details of all events at Pride Place @Flamingos
See www.prideplace.org.uk
Or keep up with LGBTQIA+ events across Leeds at www.queerleeds.lgbt

@letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
Pride of Place at Flamingos. Wednesday drop in. Next session 7th Jan 2026. Please note there will be no social drop in on the following dates: 24 Dec, 31 Dec. Find out more at www.prideplace.org.uk. bookings@prideplace.org.uk. Graphic of two people speaking to each other via a tin can telephone, smiling. Background photo of a blurred Christmas tree with fairy lights. Text in pale yellow.
January 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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leedsautismaim.bsky.social
Our January timetable of #ActuallyAutistic-led groups is out now!

Please note that for this month, our in-person and online Mental Health #PeerSupport Groups have both been moved by a week due to New Year's Day falling on a Thursday.
The Advonet Group Leeds Autism AIM Our Autistic-Led Groups Timetable: January 2026 Group name Where? Date Time Mental Health Peer Support Group In-person Thursday 8th January 6pm-7pm Women-Aligned Group Online Tuesday 13th January 5:30pm-6:30pm Peer Support Group Online Monday 19th January 6pm-7pm Mental Health Peer Support Group Online Thursday 22nd January 6pm-7pm Our autistic-led peer groups are for autistic adults living in the Leeds area and free to join. For more info, please scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services/autistic-led-groups
January 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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fflaguk.bsky.social
If someone has come out to you over the holiday season, know that your response matters more than you may realise.

We have a range of resources designed specifically for families and friends of LGBT+ people.

Head to fflag.org.uk.

#FamilySupport #FriendsAndFamily #ComingOut #FFLAG #LGBT
January 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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wearequeeraf.com
"The notion that queerness is "un-African" is one of Britain's most successful lies, and most enduring exports."

www.wearequeeraf.com/the-colonial...
The colonial lie at the heart of Africa’s homophobic 'culture war'
The notion that queerness is "un-African" is one of Britain's most successful lies, and most enduring exports
www.wearequeeraf.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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consortium.lgbt
Happy New Year from the Consortium Team! 🎉

We wish all our members and the wider LGBT+ sector a brilliant start to 2026. We look forward to continuing to support and work with you throughout the year ahead.

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This image has a black background with illustrations of stars and fireworks. The yellow text reads: Happy New Year. Happy New Year from the Consortium Team! We look forward to continuing to support and work with our members throughout 2026. This image has a white background with a picture of a person holding the Intersex Inclusive Pride Flag. The blue and red text reads: Consortium Conference & Annual General Meeting. Friday 23 January 2026. Online via Teams Webinar.
January 1, 2026 at 1:27 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Wishing everyone a Happy 2026!
Just a reminder that Pride Place will be closed on 1st Jan

For social events coming up in Jan see www.prideplace.org.uk or www.queerleeds.lgbt for LGBTQIA+ events all across Leeds !

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@mesmac.bsky.social
Background photo of a blurred Christmas tree with fairy lights. PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. End of year opening hours. Pride Place @ Flamingos is available for event bookings through to Feb 2026! Reserve a table free of charge during cafe opening hours 10am - 6pm or book exclusive venue use weekdays 6-9pm (sliding scale hire charges). Please note the cafe will be closed on the following dates: Dec 25th, Dec 26th, Jan 1st. Find out more at: www.prideplace.org.uk, bookings@prideplace.org.uk
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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switchboard.bsky.social
Would you or your organisation like to promote the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ support service?

We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email admin@switchboard.lgbt to find out more!
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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change-people.bsky.social
CHANGE have been commissioned by @Macmillancancersupport to produce easy read, accessible guides to support people with a learning disability. 
If you would like to commission your own easy read you can contact us via our website  https://f.mtr.cool/omaxvurxrg

#easyread
December 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Queer Creatives: strolling and creating together, Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 2:45 PM | Meetup
Thanks to funding from **Being You Leeds**, we’re delivering a series of FREE monthly events from December through June to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities. These events ar
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December 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM