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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Morning Yoga
DESCRIPTION:An hour of yoga for LGBTQ+ people of all abilities\n\n\nJoin us for an hour of yoga at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. \nYoga is held on an ad-hoc basis on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am – 12pm. Please check Eventbrite for any changes and ensure you have registered before attending. Yoga mats are provided but please bring your own if you wish. \nSessions are charged on a pay-what-you-can basis. All payments go towards supporting the ongoing work of the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. \n\nDiscover the meaning behind common yoga postures and their benefits\nBriefly explain foundational poses like downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)\, Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) and lunges\nYoga philosophy – gain insights into ethical guidances and inner observances of yoga known as the Yamas and Niyamas\nExplore the concept of Chakras (energy centres in the body)\nQ&A: your opportunity to ask any questions you have about yoga\, its practices and philosophy!\n\nAbout the facilitators \nMorning yoga is run by a rotating group of LGBTQ+ volunteers\, all of whom are professionally qualified yoga instructors. \nAccessibility: \nThe Centre’s accessibility statement is here. \nCovid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre: \nTo keep our community safe\, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling symptoms including headache\, fever\, sore throat\, consistent cough or chills. \nMasks and hand sanitiser are available for use free of charge. All yoga mats are cleaned between sessions. \nFor current information on Covid please visit the NHS website. \nDonate to the Centre \nWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come. \nTo donate or become a Friend of the Centre\, visit our website.
URL:https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/lgbtq-morning-yoga-88/
LOCATION:London LGBTQ+ Community Centre\, 60-62 Hopton Street\, Thames Path\, Bankside\, London\, England\, SE1 9JH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:40 and Up LGBTQI+ Women's Social
DESCRIPTION:A monthly social meetup for queer women\, trans and non-binary people over 40.\n\n\nJoin Sappho Events for a tea or coffee and conversation\, meeting fellow queer women\, trans and non-binary people over the age of 40. \nAbout the organiser \nSappho Events creates safe\, sober and social spaces for LGBTQIA+ women\, trans and non-binary people to connect over common interests in non-alcohol-fuelled environments. \nFor more information\, please visit www.sapphoevents.co.uk. \nAccessibility \nThe Centre’s accessibility statement is here. \nCovid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre: \nTo keep our community safe\, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache\, fever\, sore throat\, consistent cough and chills. \nYou can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre. \nFor current information on Covid please visit the NHS website. \nDonate to the Centre \nWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come. \nTo donate or become a Friend of the Centre\, visit our website.
URL:https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/40-and-up-lgbtqi-womens-social-8/
LOCATION:London LGBTQ+ Community Centre\, 60-62 Hopton Street\, Thames Path\, Bankside\, London\, England\, SE1 9JH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Write Your Own Novel (8-Week Course)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week course is for aspiring writers\, people stuck with writer’s block and anyone in the process of starting or finishing their novel!\n\n\nHave you always wondered what it’s like to write a novel? Do you have an idea that you dream of turning into a book one day? Are you ready to write your first novel now? \nThis 8-week course is for committed\, aspiring writers\, people stuck with writer’s block and anyone in the process of starting or finishing their first novel. \nDates: \n\nSaturday 16 April 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\nSaturday 25 April 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\nSaturday 9 May 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\nSaturday 16 May 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\nSaturday 23 May 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\nSaturday 30 May 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\nSaturday 13 June 2026 at 12-2pm\nSaturday 27 June 2026 at 12:30-2:30pm\n\nBy booking a ticket\, you confirm you’re available for all the dates listed above. \nDuring eight sessions from April 2026 until the end of June 2026\, you’ll gain the essential skills you need to finish your first novel\, from start to finish. \nYou’ll also explore how to make a writing career sustainable\, gain industry insights\, and use writing prompts alongside handouts for you to practice during your spare time. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to write regardless of whether you get inspired\nHow to create engaging\, complex and unforgettable characters\nHow to use story structure to shape your story\nHow to turn your first novel into a professional writing career\n\nLearn from your tutor’s years of expertise as well as the other writers attending\, in one of the most important places for the LGBTQ+ community in London. \nEach session will consist of quick writing prompts to get inspiration\, analysing novels to understand the writing principles used\, workshopping your writing\, and exploring technical writing tools. \nIn a holistic\, nurturing and supportive environment\, you’ll learn new creative skills\, thrive and use the power of writing to tell your own stories that matter to you. You’ll be supported by your tutor and your writing peers. The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre’s extensive queer library will also be an invaluable resource. All students will be invited to share part of their work at the end of the course. \nIn order for this course to be accessible\, there are two free spaces for low income writers as well as 10 spots at a heavily discounted price – so register fast. \nWe encourage QTIBPOC folks to register\, but the course is open to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. \nAbout the facilitator \nAude Konan is a writer and workshop facilitator. \nAude wrote My Little Sister (Ma petite soeur)\, her first novel\, at only 12 years old. It got published by the publishing company Dagan. She followed up by winning numerous children’s writing competitions. \nAs a playwright\, she is an alumni of Talawa TYPT 15\, Soho Writers Group and the Royal Court’s Introduction to Playwriting. \nAude is an award-winning writer and writes scripts as well as articles for magazines such as Complex UK\, Style Caster\, gal-dem\, Okay Africa and The Guardian. Her newest book has just been released\, a bilingual short stories collection called Solitudes. \nAude designs and leads creative communications training and workshops for organisations such as Expedia\, UK Black Pride\, Amnesty International\, Stonewall\, Livity\, etc. Aude’s workshops explore many themes such as writing as self care\, writing as a form of activism\, writing about hair\, etc. \nAccessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre \nThe Centre’s accessibility statement is here. \nCovid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre \nTo keep our community safe\, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including a headache\, fever\, sore throat\, consistent cough or chills. \nYou can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre. \nFor current information on Covid please visit the NHS website. \nDonate to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre \nWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come. \nTo donate or become a Friend of the Centre\, visit our website.
URL:https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/write-your-own-novel-8-week-course/
LOCATION:London LGBTQ+ Community Centre\, 60-62 Hopton Street\, Thames Path\, Bankside\, London\, England\, SE1 9JH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Genderqueer Buddhist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A monthly meetup to discuss extracts from Buddhist texts from different traditions through the lens of queerness\, gender\, race\, and climate.\n\n\nA monthly meetup to discuss extracts from Buddhist texts from different traditions through the lens of queerness\, gender\, race\, and climate justice. \nClick here for what we’re reading this month. \nThis event is for both practicing Buddhists\, who may find it difficult to bring these issues into more traditional Buddhist study settings\, and for anyone who would like to discuss daily life and philosophical issues through a Buddhist lens. \nGender-conforming queers and allies are also welcome! \nAbout the facilitator \nMatt (they/them) is a Buddhist and self-professed nerd who has been practicing meditation for 7 years. \nThey have had challenges studying in more gendered Buddhist spaces in the past and are looking forward to the opportunity to discuss the intersection between Buddhist practice and queer ways of being. \nRemi (they/them) started meditating four years ago\, while re-assessing life after becoming chronically ill and recovering from burnout. \nThey are particularly interested in how we can apply Buddhist practice and principles to create a joyous liberated future and more sustainable ways of living in the world. \nAccessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre \nThe Centre’s accessibility statement is here. \nCovid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre \nTo keep our community safe\, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache\, fever\, sore throat\, consistent cough and chills. \nYou can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre. \nFor current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website. \nDonate to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre \nWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come. \nTo donate or become a Friend of the Centre\, visit our website.
URL:https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/genderqueer-buddhist-book-club-16/
LOCATION:London LGBTQ+ Community Centre\, 60-62 Hopton Street\, Thames Path\, Bankside\, London\, England\, SE1 9JH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Thai Yoga Massage
DESCRIPTION:Thai Yoga Massage is conducted fully clothed on the floor on a futon mat. \nThania (they/them) uses compression and passive stretching in prone\, supine\, side-lying and seated positions. It is as wonderful as it sounds! Thania is offering two 50 min sessions every two weeks on Saturday from 1-3:30pm. \nSome benefits of Thai Yoga Massage can be: \n\nIncreases vitality\nImproves range of motion\nRelaxes\, de-stresses and reliefs from pain\nImproves physical performance\nImproves circulation\nBoosts the immune system\nPromotes inner peace\nPromotes body awareness\nDeepens the connection between body and mind\nTailored to your needs\nA passive yoga class\n\nWhen: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday\nTime: Between 1-3:30pm (space for two sessions)\nLocation: Quiet Room (at the Centre)\nCost: £35 (anything extra will go towards the Centre)\nBook: Email Thania at thaniatymp@gmail.com
URL:https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/thai-yoga-massage-4-2/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:London LGBTQ+ Community Centre\, 60-62 Hopton Street\, Thames Path\, Bankside\, London\, England\, SE1 9JH\, United Kingdom
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