London LGBTQ Community Centre

LGBTQ+ Spanish Language Meetup
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
An open conversation group for LGBTQ+ Spanish speakers and learners

An open conversation group for LGBTQ+ Spanish speakers and learners.
Practice your Spanish and meet new people in an LGBTQ+ space! Please join us for an open chat for all language levels.
Conversation will be led by our facilitator Fran, and will include questions and small exercises.
Please note this is not a formal lesson. Beginners should already be engaged in their own learning elsewhere, though our facilitator will help in correcting errors and sharing new vocabulary.
About the facilitator
Fran Sanchez (he/him) is a Spanish physiotherapist living and working in Hackney. He has lived in London for 17 years and was born and grew up in Cartagena (Murcia), Spain.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

50+ Friday Social
2025-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.

Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ French Language Meetup
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
An afternoon of French language for LGBTQ+ speakers and learners

Join us for an afternoon of LGBTQ+ French conversation for speakers of all levels. If you’re a newer learner looking to improve or a native speaker looking to reconnect this group is for you.
Conversation will be guided by a volunteer facilitator who is able to help learners improve and make sure conversation flows smoothly. Please note this is not a formal lesson and beginners should ideally be learning elsewhere.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and monkeypox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or monkeypox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and monkeypox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Writing Group
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Come along to write, share, plot and plan with your creativity! Any experience or writing interest is welcome.

Looking to write and share your story? Are you thinking more in poetry than prose? Did you overhear a snippet of dialogue you want to write?
Join us at a new LGBTQ+ writing workshop group!
Open to anyone writing or wanting to write; those with work to share for feedback, or those seeking motivation to write.
This space is open to all genres and all levels of experience are welcome.
We will write, share prompts, and provide feedback in a positive way centering care for the writer.
Together we will form a community of writers nurturing our work and ourselves as LGBTQ+ artists. Sharing and feedback will default to English but we can adjust as we go along.
For more information and whatsapp group link for attendees, email: lgbtqwritersgroup@gmail.com
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre:We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Melanin Vybz (BPOC 50+ Meetup)
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A monthly group for LGBTQ+ Black people and people of colour over 50.

Formally organised by Opening Doors, Melanin Vybz is a regular group for LGBTQ+ Black people and people of colour over 50.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Centre closed
2025-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. If you’re attending E.H. Counselling in our Quiet Room during this time, your session will take place.
We’ll reopen to the public at 4pm.

E.H Counselling
2025-06-12 12:30 - 18:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
LGBTQIA+ and polyamory knowledgeable, racially conscious, sex-positive, intersectional therapy with therapist, Eunice Hung.
Eunice is a BACP registered integrative therapist, offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach.
She aims to help you explore and process any significant life issues, traumatic history, unwanted thoughts and beliefs, and compulsive behaviours that are holding you back. Eunice provides an environment which is kink, sexuality, and consensual non-monogamy/polyamory positive, and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
She’s committed to creating a space that’s welcoming to anyone from a marginalised identity, especially those who are racially or culturally minoritised.
Eunice uses a combination of therapeutic strategies and specialises in working with people exploring Gender, Sex(uality), and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) issues in a trauma-informed, racially-aware context. She provides counselling for individuals, pairs and polycules of all sexualities and genders.
Find out the times Eunice is available here.
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid symptoms including a headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough or chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

E.H Counselling
2025-06-12 12:30 - 18:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
LGBTQIA+ and polyamory knowledgeable, racially conscious, sex-positive, intersectional therapy with therapist, Eunice Hung.
Eunice is a BACP registered integrative therapist, offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach.
She aims to help you explore and process any significant life issues, traumatic history, unwanted thoughts and beliefs, and compulsive behaviours that are holding you back. Eunice provides an environment which is kink, sexuality, and consensual non-monogamy/polyamory positive, and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
She’s committed to creating a space that’s welcoming to anyone from a marginalised identity, especially those who are racially or culturally minoritised.
Eunice uses a combination of therapeutic strategies and specialises in working with people exploring Gender, Sex(uality), and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) issues in a trauma-informed, racially-aware context. She provides counselling for individuals, pairs and polycules of all sexualities and genders.
Find out the times Eunice is available here.

NA Queer to Stay
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm.
There’s no need to register a place. You can drop by any time from 6:30pm.
To retain privacy, the Centre will be closed during the meeting.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre:
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Grow London Local: Queer Business Networking Event
2025-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Grow London Local is hosting a Queer networking event for LGBTQ+ small business owners and entrepreneurs in London.
This inclusive gathering aims to help you grow your circle, share resources, and inspire collaboration among queer professionals from various industries. Whether you’re a start-up founder, freelancer, or even have a business idea brewing, this event offers a supportive and friendly space.
Expect inspiring conversations, insights from speakers, and the opportunity to share your venture, all whilst enjoying some complimentary nibbles and hot drinks. Grow London Local is dedicated to empowering the queer business community, creating safe spaces where everyone can meet like-minded founders. Join us for two hours of inspiration, community, and growth.
We will also be welcoming the Business Queers Community who promote advice sharing, connection, and collaboration. Joining their online community is a great way to access advice and support once the event is over.

LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
2025-06-11 11:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homers

Join us for coffee, a desk and queer business!
Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone that work remotely.
At 1pm we’ll have a social lunch hour so we can have an arranged time to break for lunch and have a chat. It can be tricky to fit in a proper lunch break and we are hoping this will help.
If you don’t want to join, that’s okay! It’ll just be an hour with slightly more chatting and background noise, no pressure at all. On sunny days we’ll eat outside.
This coworking space is run in partnership with Business Queers, a network of freelancers and small business operators. For more information click here.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Ballet
2025-06-11 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.

Learn the foundations of ballet in the beautiful surroundings of the Southbank.
A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination, flexibility and mindfulness.
Open to all body types, races, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Taught by two friendly professional performers and dance enthusiasts from Ballet in the Park.
Come dance your way to fitness with us!
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Queer Weekday Minyan
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Weekday Shacharit service for queer Jews and allies.

Hosted by Jewish Autonomous Queers, Queer Weekday Minyan is a weekly service and a way to start your Tuesday with fellowship and blessings!
7:30am start:

7:30am – Doors open. People can arrive and wrap tefillin (we have one set to lend
7:45am – The service starts
8:15am – We hope to reach kaddish around this time
8:30am – We must be out at this time

7pm start:

7pm – Doors open. People can arrive and wrap tefillin (we have one set to lend
7:15pm – The service starts
7:45pm – We hope to reach kaddish around this time
8pm – We must be out at this time

We ask that everyone follow our code of conduct.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

50+ Trans and Non-Binary Group
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A monthly meetup for trans and non-binary people over 50.

Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a monthly meetup for trans and non-binary people over 50.

Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Bi The Way (Over 50s)
2025-06-09 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A monthly 50+ social meetup for bisexual and pansexual folks at an intersectional, intergenerational and safer LGBTQ+ haven.

Bi the Way is a dynamic monthly social group designed for bisexual and pansexual individuals to come together and connect.
Our gatherings offer a warm and supportive environment where you can meet new friends, share your experiences, and celebrate your identity. The group gathers one Monday a month to host a variety of activities, discussions, and community events to foster a sense of belonging and fun.
Whether you’re seeking meaningful conversations or just a good time with like-minded people, Bi the Way is the perfect place for you.
Please note Bi the Way is taking place in May on Tuesday 13 at 6:30-8pm.
About the facilitators:
Sophie (she/her) lives in north London with her partner, in a flat filled with houseplants and books. Sophie has been working in policy and politics for almost ten years. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, hiking, going to the gym, and cooking while singing along (off-key)to music from the 60s and 70s.
Mackenzie (she/her) lives in south London. She’s a graduate student working towards her PhD in Computer Science. Outside of her studies, she loves to run, swim, walk neighborhood dogs, cheer on Arsenal, listen to podcasts, read books, and eat her way around the city.
Tiarna (she/her) lives in east London. She’s a PhD candidate working in biomedical engineering. She enjoys baking, watching films, listening to podcasts, and supporting Watford FC (not always enjoyable watching!).

Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

BSL Practice Meetup
2025-06-08 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A place for LGBTQ+ people who are learning British Sign Language, or curious to start, to meet up and practice conversation.

BSL Practice Meetups are for LGBTQ+ people learning BSL, or curious to start, to get together and chat in a semi-structured environment.
We welcome people of all levels to come along and have a go, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been signing for a while.
We won’t have a teacher, it’s more of an informal learning environment- as much a place to meet other queer people who share your interest as it is a place to learn a language.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
2025-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.

The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also be sharing and connecting, poetry and more. Through this, we’ll cultivate a warm awareness of our own experience and go beyond the individual to explore how we can grow and flourish as a community. There’ll also be the option to socialise in the cafe area after.
No prior meditation experience required. Also suitable for those who are trying to establish a regular practice within a supportive environment.
Sessions are free, with an optional donation towards establishing a permanent LGBTQ+ community centre. Please note that we are unable to refund donations.
During this session, the cafe will be closed.
Please ensure that you register before attending.
About the organisers
Community Meditation is led by a group of rotating facilitators who come from various backgrounds and practices.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Improv Workshop
2025-06-07 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A drop-in workshop for LGBTQ+ people. No experience necessary!

A drop-in workshop for LGBTQ+ people of any experience level. Improv is all about collaboration and saying yes to people’s ideas. Follow your spontaneity, trust your gut and you’ll be surprised at what worlds you can create.
Improv is not just about being funny; improv is an amazing way to help people dealing with social anxiety or for people that want some practice feeling a little more free in their public speaking.
This is a low-stakes workshop where we can share some laughs and maybe even make some new friends. Through games and exercises we’ll create stories, characters and learn the fundamentals of improvisation.
Note: Please ensure that you arrive on time for this workshop. We will cover our code of conduct and accessibility in the first five minutes.
Unfortunately we aren’t able to permit anyone who arrives late as it’s mandatory to take part in the first part of the session.
Please get in touch with us if you know you’ll be running late and we will try to accommodate where we can!
About the facilitator
Sam Roulston (he/him) is an award winning Comedian and Writer based in London.
He recently returned to the UK after living in Toronto for several years where he worked as a comedian and member of faculty at the Second City comedy theatre. Sam also performs/teaches at comedy festivals all over the world. Some of the most recent festivals include Mama City Improv Festival (Capetown), Hell Yes Fest (New Orleans), The Del Close Marathon (New York City), Detroit Improv Festival and Improv Fest Ireland (Dublin).
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To 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.
Masks and hand sanitiser are provided free of charge.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.

Queer Chat and Craft
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun and laid-back chat with other LGBTQ+ crafters!

This is a meetup for everyone interested in crafting and who would like to meet and chat with other craft lovers.
Bring your own craft project, and meet us at the LGBTQ+ Centre for a chat and craft time. We will share what we are crafting, ideas, tips but also just enjoy being together.
Accessibility
The Centre is wheelchair accessible but does not have wheelchair accessible toilets. However, wheelchair users are able to be escorted to a nearby off-site toilet (less than a 2 minute journey) by Centre staff.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chlls.
For current information on Covid, please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Love Empowerment Lounge
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Monthly relationships and sex workshop—a sanctuary thoughtfully designed to rediscover your authentic self within a supportive community.

Discover your authentic self in our monthly Love Empowerment Lounge — a safe and supportive space.
We start with icebreakers to build connections, then explore the calming effects of breath and guided meditation for a peaceful beginning.
Dedicated to self-discovery, our sessions focus on personal growth through introspection, fostering resilience. Engage in open discussions to share experiences, creating a supportive community that values diverse perspectives.
Each session ends with unity, gratitude, and connection, leaving us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and a strengthened community bond.
About the facilitator
Imale, an accredited Relationships and Sex educator and artist, passionately guides transformative journeys, intertwining support for sexual, sensual, creative, and wellness needs.
Creating communal safe havens for exploration, fostering mycelium-like connectivity, where the personal and collective merge in harmony against the chaotic canvas of life’s challenges. Facilitating inclusive supportive environment for holistic wellness.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Intro to LGBTQ+ Fostering Drop-in
2025-06-07 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
This drop-in session is aimed at LGBTQ+ people interested in starting the fostering process.

Hosted by fostering agency, Banya, this session will introduce information and skills to foster for any LGBTQ+ people looking to build their families.
We’ll share stories on LGBTQ+ fostering, what support is offered to LGBTQ+ carers, how we can support LGBTQ+ youth and answer any questions you might have on this journey.
This is a drop-in session where folks can join any time between 1:30 and 3:30pm.
About the facilitator
Chido Poe (she/her) is a social worker, workshop leader and Managing Director for Banya, with 14 years of experience in social care. Her master’s in social work focussed on social justice and promoting young people’s right to a decent life.
Banya is an independent fostering agency, empowering young people since 1997. Run by women of colour, Banya aspires to uplift underrepresented voices from different communities and share the message that a loving and stable family can take many forms.
Banya was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024 and is a two-time winner at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Thai Yoga Massage
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Thai Yoga Massage is conducted fully clothed on the floor on a futon mat.
Thania (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 50min sessions every two weeks on Saturday from 1-3:30pm.
Some benefits of Thai Yoga Massage can be:

Increases vitality
Improves range of motion
Relaxes, de-stresses and reliefs from pain
Improves physical performance
Improves circulation
Boosts the immune system
Promotes inner peace
Promotes body awareness
Deepens the connection between body and mind
Tailored to your needs
A passive yoga class

When: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Time: Between 1-3:30pm (space for two sessions)
Location: Quiet Room (at the Centre)
Cost: £35 (anything extra will go towards the Centre)
Book: Email Thania at thaniatymp@gmail.com

Online Tarot Chats
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | England
Join AJ for a magical tarot coven meetup to deepen your relationship with tarot and explore a different topic online every other month!

Join AJ for a magical online tarot meetup to deepen your relationship with tarot and explore a different topic in each session!
Upcoming meetups:

June 2025: Queering Tarot

What you’ll need:
Bring your favourite tarot deck and get ready to self-reflect and chat! No knowledge of tarot is needed, but you will need to bring your own deck with you plus a pen and paper.
Want to join an in-person workshop? Check out dates here.

About the facilitator
AJ (they/them) is a queer life coach and witch, guiding individuals on transformative journeysthrough tarot readings, workshops, and rituals that foster connection with the self and thecommunity, exploring our hopes and dreams as a collective.
Blending life coaching, witchcraft, and tarot wisdom, AJ invites others to embrace authenticity, find strength in vulnerability, and live a life true to their unique identity.
With a dedication to queering tarot, AJ challenges traditional interpretations, encouraging folks to find confidence in their intuition and reimagine archetypes through their own perspective and experience.
Accessibility
We will have the following accessibility requirements in place:

Closed captions
Scheduled breaks
Mix of solo reflection and interaction in small groups
Visual materials for more in-depth information
Suggested grounding activities at the beginning of each session
A plan of the session can be shared in advance for those who would find this helpful – contact us via Eventbrite if you’d like this shared with you

Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Queer with OCD
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A chance to meet other people with OCD in a friendly setting.

We are a peer-led group for those who’ve experienced OCD or related disorders (BDD, BFRBs) and their loved ones.
Please DM @queerswithocd on Instagram for more information, a comfort agreement for sessions and resources.
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Writing Club for QTIBPOC
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A monthly Writing Club for all queer, trans and intersex Black and people of colour.

Are you a QTIBPOC writer with a idea in mind? Or someone who has ideas but never had the chance to write them? Welcome to our club, where you will meet like minded people and move forward with your project with the guidance of award-wininng novelist and screenwriter Aude Konan.
These writing sessions aim to create a space where you can tap into your creativity, try new ideas, find inspiration with unique and thought-provoking writing prompts and get the advice you need to move further in your creative writing practice. It is open to all QTIBPOC writers, regardless of experience or age.
About the facilitator
Aude Konan is an experienced workshop leader who based her work on prioritizing the voices of underrepresented voices from different communities.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Class
2025-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Class featuring LGBTQ+ models, facilitated by Sophie Kathleen.

LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Classes featuring LGBTQ+ models facilitated by Sophie Kathleen (they/them). This event is for people over 18.
Basic materials will be provided (such as paper, clipboards, pencils, pastels etc.) but bringing your own is encouraged.

We will begin with an intro to the space and the model
We will explain the prompts/techniques to try, give you some guidance and we’ll get into the creating!
We will have a short break mid way and also time for sharing and socialising at the end
The class is open to all abilities (even if you think you can’t draw – you CAN!) and our aim is to create a brave and vulnerable space for us to connect and enjoy the creative process together.
For more info or any questions please email Soph at sophiekathleenstevens@gmail.com.

About the facilitator
Sophie Kathleen (they/them) is a queer Illustrator/Artist based in Surrey, whose vibrant and often political work focuses on their passion for LGBTQ+ empowerment and taboo-tackling subjects.
They use their art as activism and aim to highlight the need for inclusivity and queer representation. They aim to build community, promote equality and inspire others by sharing their work online, running creative workshops in the community and working with like-minded clients as a freelance Illustrator.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid-19 safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Grab a pritt-stick and join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia, crafting & chance to create your own personal Queer Teenage History Zine!

Design the teen mag you wish you’d read
Collage your fantasy prom-night
Create a fanzine for your first crush
Write a letter to your younger self
Draw a coming-of-age cartoon

Or simply sit and doodle with a friendly queer crowd, to a throwback soundtrack.
Bring your pals, your date, or come alone to meet some new friendly faces.
All crafting materials are provided by us:
Paper + pritt stick + scissors + felt-tips + gel pens + pencils + stencils 🖍
+ a load of old teen mags to cut up & re-cycle into your own queer-tastic zine ✂️✂️
We also provide instruction (how to fold a basic zine) and zine-spiration in the form of some zines we’ve enjoyed, and some we’ve made before, along with a collaborative playlist, where you can add your own fave throwback tracks from your teenage years.
If you wanna use your own life as inspiration, we invite you to bring something you’ve kept from your past: a favourite object, a picture, a song, or treasured memory* to use as inspiration on turning them into a Queer-tastic Zine (this is not required – just if you want to!)
🎟 All tickets to this event are Pay What You Can – booking is essential and spaces are limited, if you can no longer make it, please let us know in advance so we can free up a place for somebody else.
This event is brought to you by the team behind Queer Diary (the night where LGBTQIA+ adults read their teenage diaries on stage). Find out more about us here: Instagram | TwXtter | Facebook | Linktree | TikTok
If you have any questions, concerns, or access needs you’d like us to know about, please email Beth & Josie at: hello@queerdiary.org.uk (we often miss messages sent through Outsavvy).
Queer Diary Zine-making sessions at the LGBTQ+ Community Centre are supported by funding from Southwark Council.
*Non-treasured memories also welcome! Teenage troubles, angst & cringe are all part of life. Please look after yourself & consider others if choosing to explore or share anything difficult or sensitive.
Location and access:

The LGBTQ+ Community Centre is in Central London, near the Tate Modern. The nearest stations are Blackfriars, Waterloo, London Bridge, and Southwark tube.
LGBTQ+ Community Centre has a quiet room with weighted blankets and sensory toys.
LGBTQ+ Community Centre cafe serves non-alcoholic drinks only, with Pay What You Can options available.
There is blue badge parking a few metres from the entrance.
The venue is step-free, and entirely on the ground floor with a wide entrance and a lowered counter in the cafe. However, the toilet is not wheelchair accessible. The Centre has an agreement with several nearby venues (less than 2 min away) that guests can use accessible toilets at Blackfriars Station, Starbucks, and the Founders Arms, and staff can provide an escorting service for anyone using these.
Dogs are welcome.
The LGBTQ+ Community Centre is a shared community space. During our session there may be other visitors using the centre, or other activities going on – you’ll find us by the Queer Diary signs & table of craft materials.

Full information about access at the LGBTQ+ Community Centre is on their website, and we recommend contacting the Centre directly if you have any specific questions about physical access to the building.
Covid safety:
Event organisers are fully vaccinated and use lateral flow testing regularly.
We also welcome the wearing of masks.
Do not attend this event if you have either Covid symptoms or a positive test result.
Inclusivity and community safety:
Please note this event is themed around memories of teenage years gone by, and is aimed at adult audiences.
This is an-LGBTQIA+ centred space. As hosts of this workshop, we will not assume your gender or sexuality, or apply gendered pronouns or honourifics (until we learn which ones you use). To make sure everyone feels welcome in this space, we ask attendees to do the same.
Toilet signage will be gender-neutral.
Discriminatory language or behaviour will not be tolerated (including – but not limited to – transphobia, biphobia, homophobia, sexism, racism, xenophobia, classism, ableism, fatphobia).
If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable in the space, please tell the event organisers.
We may take a few photos at this event, to publicise future workshops like this – if you’d prefer not to be in photos, or want to be anonymised in any pictures we publish on our social media, etc, please let us know, we want to make sure we respect your privacy.

Tension and Trauma Release Exercises
2025-06-05 12:30 - 18:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Discover the transformative power of TRE!
TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) are a set of exercises that can release long-held tension patterns and promote new feelings of embodiment and ease.
Shaking is a new stimulus to the nervous system and when approached with curiosity and conscious awareness can support resilience and growth.TRE® is a safe, natural process to relax, reset and reframe overprotective reflexes.
Certified TRE® Provider, Michael Peck, is offering one-on-one sessions in Tension/Stress/Trauma Release Exercises.
This body-based therapy releases pent-up stress and tension stuck in the body and resets your nervous system through natural neurogenic tremors and shaking.
Connect with your body’s natural ability to release tension and anxiety through shaking and gain valuable tools for self-regulation and grounding.
The cost is £60 per one-on-one session. Discounts are available for anyone who is on a low income or no income.
The session is an hour long. Email mjpeck@me.com to book and embark on a journey towards balance and empowerment today.
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre:
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Pilates
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
All levels LGBTQ+ Pilates class

A pilates class for all levels, from beginners to advanced.
This class is designed to activate your core muscles, keep your joints mobile and give you time to focus on your body-mind connection. It will leave you feeling calm, energised and happy for having done it!
Mats are provided but please feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Please note, the facilitator is not qualified to teach pre and post-natal clients. As client safety is their number one concern, she asks pre and post-natal people considering this event to seek a class tailored to that instead.

About the facilitator
Roo (they/she) is a qualified pilates instructor.
They believe everyone can benefit from doing a little bit of pilates in order to feel connected to your body and ready for the day ahead!
She’s always excited to share this practice with new and experienced participants alike.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To 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 and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.
