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Pride of Place Leeds
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A community-led organisation comprising Pride of Place Space, an 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!
Recurring LGBTQ+ weekly and monthly events
Pride Place @ Flamingos Café
Plus loads more..!
See also Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ community calendar www.queerleeds.lgbt/events
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Pride Place @ Flamingos. By Pride of Place Leeds. What's On poster, yellow background with each event in a panel in green, blue or pink. All events are free unless stated. Community Drop-In Weekly on Wed | 2.30 - 4.30pm Low-pressure socialising over coffee, tea, and cake! Bring-Your-Own-Boardgames Night Third Wed of the Month | 6.30 - 9pm Come alone or with friends, bring a game to play or enjoy one of ours. £3 suggested donation. Open Mic Night First Thurs of the Month | 7 - 9pm Come & share your talent: the floor is yours. Beginners welcome! £3 suggested donation. Queer Networking Social Last Friday of the Month | 7.30 - 9pm Meet new people, get involved and learn what’s happening across Leeds. Looking for more? Visit www.QueerLeeds.lgbt to browze through tons of queer events around Leeds. Visit www.PridePlace.org to learn more
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anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
❓️ Want to support #AntiBullyingWeek online? Join our free social media stakeholder event on 8 October, 2–3pm.

👉️ Explore the campaign's plans, ways to get involved and tips for amplifying your own work.

🌐 Book now: buff.ly/jlu7P04
A photo of a computer surounded by heart symbols. The text on the screen say: #AntiBullyingWeek Social media stakeholder event: When 8 Oct, 14:00-15:00.
October 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
LGBTQ+ social gaming!
Wed 14th Oct 6.30 - 9pm

We bring a selection of games but please bring and share your favourites too
We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community - solo or as a group
The café will be open ☕ See you there!

Booking:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtqia-bo...
Poster with a yellow background and various gaming icons such as dice, figurines and counters all in the pride place colour themes of pink, blue, green and yellow. Text: Pride Place @ Flamingos by pride of place. Second Wednesday of the month. Games Night. BYOBG - Bring your Own Board Games! Join us for an LGBTQ+ social gaming evening at Pride Place @ Flamingos. Come alone or with friends, bring a game to play or enjoy one of ours! 6.30-9. pm £3 entry. More info: www.PridePlace.org.uk
October 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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September 30, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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leedsautismaim.bsky.social
In two weeks' time, Leeds Sanctuary's Sip and Social - Creative Storytelling Edition group is taking place! It's on at Scope in #Leeds and for disabled people.

More information is available at www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/events/sip-a...
September 30, 2026 at 8:02 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
Tomorrow! Thurs 1st Oct
Pride Place LGBTQIA+ Open Mic 7 - 9 pm at Flamingos
An Inclusive space for our LGBTQIA+ community
Come, share your talent: comedy, music, poetry, magic - the floor is yours
All levels of experience welcome!
£3 suggested
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtqia-op...
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Dark blue background with neon arrows and stars. Pride Place @ Flamingos logo. Poster Text: LGBTQIA+ Open Mic. First thursday of the month. 7 til 9pm £3 suggested donation.
September 30, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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lgbtqnation.com
Hungarian gay couple trying to adopt for 5 years finally making headway under new government - buff.ly/9F7qRyk
September 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Leeds Queer Heart Circle
Weds 7th Oct 6.30 - 8.30 pm
A warm and welcoming gathering
Connect, share, speak from the heart
No set topics or expectations
You can't get it wrong
Silence is as welcome as speech
Come along, grab a cuppa

Free, no booking required
1st Wednesday of the month at Flamingos
Queer Heart Circle: An intentional gathering where LGBTQ+ people can speak from their heart, share their truths openly, and practice deep listening. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm, Flamingos Coffee House, Leeds. Free. For more information visit cormorantcares.co.uk/workshops. Image has a blue background with a purple heart outline around the header, and a banner of small hearts filled with various pride flags across the bottom.
September 26, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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johnbarnes.org
It was wonderful to lead the Preston Pride parade today as the Town Crier and Bellman of the city and to make the opening proclamation.
Love is love my friends.
September 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
What's On!
Recurring LGBTQ+ weekly and monthly events
Pride Place @ Flamingos Café
Plus loads more..!
See also Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ community calendar www.queerleeds.lgbt/events
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social
Pride Place @ Flamingos. By Pride of Place Leeds. What's On poster, yellow background with each event in a panel in green, blue or pink. All events are free unless stated. Community Drop-In Weekly on Wed | 2.30 - 4.30pm Low-pressure socialising over coffee, tea, and cake! Bring-Your-Own-Boardgames Night Third Wed of the Month | 6.30 - 9pm Come alone or with friends, bring a game to play or enjoy one of ours. £3 suggested donation. Open Mic Night First Thurs of the Month | 7 - 9pm Come & share your talent: the floor is yours. Beginners welcome! £3 suggested donation. Queer Networking Social Last Friday of the Month | 7.30 - 9pm Meet new people, get involved and learn what’s happening across Leeds. Looking for more? Visit www.QueerLeeds.lgbt to browze through tons of queer events around Leeds. Visit www.PridePlace.org to learn more
September 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Pride Place's LGBTQIA+ Open Mic!
Thursday 1st Oct, 7 - 9 pm at Flamingos Café
An Inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community
Come & share your talent: comedy, music, poetry, magic - the floor is yours. All levels of experience welcome!
£3 suggested donation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtqia-op...
"Dark blue background with neon arrows and stars. Pride Place @ Flamingos logo. Poster Text: LGBTQIA+ Open Mic. Thursday 1st October Flamingos Cafe, 7 til 9pm £3 suggested donation.
September 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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marchingout.bsky.social
#LUFC Women showing how to do it ✊🏽
LUFC graphic, players hugging & 0-2 final score v Bradford Div 1 N table, LUFC top 15 pts over Halifax 12
September 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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pinknews.bsky.social
It really is that simple.
September 19, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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andywpoliver.bsky.social
One of the three key aims of our coverage strategy at @brokenfrontier.bsky.social is a focus on socially relevant, conscious and inclusive work. We tag all reviews/interviews to create resource lists that you can browse in one dedicated place here at BF: www.brokenfrontier.com/resource-lis...
Resource Lists – Broken Frontier
Broken Frontier's resource lists are designed to provide information on socially relevant comics in a variety of subject areas.
www.brokenfrontier.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
Sip & Sketch!
If you love art, socialising, really like tea or all of the above then join us at Flamingos Café on Fri 9 Oct 6-9 pm
Casual vibes with coffee and cake available at the café
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Tickets £3: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sip-sketch...
Blue background with pale yellow and black text. Pride Place @ Flamingos logo in the top left corner. Sip & Sketch. Illustration of a hand holding a pencil and a person with short hair and glasses. 6 - 9. Friday 9th Oct. A Casual event for drawing and meeting people in an inclusive environment. www.prideplace.org.uk.
September 18, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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canopyrobin.com
Do I know any journalists or folks with large platforms who might be up for promoting the launch of some new trans-inclusive fieldwork guidance from researchers at a UK university? It's almost ready for launch and I want to make sure they're seen and used by as many people as possible...
September 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
We are looking for a Chairperson!
This is a voluntary position with a flexible workload
prideofplaceleeds.org.uk/job/chairper...
26 Sept - last date to express interest
2 Oct – last date to apply (only a few bullet points)
@forumcentral.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social
Yellow poster with an illustration of a communal housing set up including flats, people, garden and Pride flag. In the top left is the Pride of Place leeds logo in red, followed by text: "We are looking for a chairperson! Pride of Place Leeds is a unique, community-led organisation seeking to create safe, accessible and inclusive community spaces for LGBTQ+ people in the Leeds area. Established since 2020, the organisation has won national awards, secured funding and has strong support from LGBTQ+ communities in the City and from the Council and business community. Check the link in our bio or email Susan.Phillips@prideofplaceleeds.org.uk to apply today! Closing date: Midnight 26th Sept 2026
September 18, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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goodlawproject.org
Back at school, some trans kids and their families are being threatened with discrimination. But trans kids still have rights – and schools must protect them:
https://goodlaw.social/4acv
It’s still unlawful to discriminate against trans kids | Good Law Project
Back at school, some trans kids and their families are being threatened with discrimination. But trans kids still have rights – and schools must protect them
goodlaw.social
September 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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switchboard.bsky.social
Bi visibility matters.

Bisexual people make up the largest part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They deserve to feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

Switchboard is by the LGBTQIA+ community, for the LGBTQIA+ community. We are here, 365 days a year, offering support from 10am to 10pm.
September 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
LGBTQ+ social gaming!
Wed 14th Oct 6.30 - 9pm

We bring a selection of games but please bring and share your favourites too

We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community - solo or as a group

The cafe will be open. See you there!

Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtqia-bo...
Poster with a yellow background and various gaming icons such as dice, figurines and counters all in the pride place colour themes of pink, blue, green and yellow. Text: Pride Place @ Flamingos by pride of place. Third Wednesday of the month. Games Night. BYOBG - Bring your Own Board Games! Join us for an LGBTQ+ social gaming evening at Pride Place @ Flamingos. Come alone or with friends, bring a game to play or enjoy one of ours! 6.30-9. pm £3 entry. More info: www.PridePlace.org.uk
September 13, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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sportsmedialgbt.com
🎾🌈 Joao Lucas Reis’ coming out in 2024 paved the way for Mika Brunold to do the same the following year.

They’re both conscious of the impact they are making as gay men in pro tennis. Now in a twist of fate, the two men will contest an ATP Challenger Tour final in Austria…

Why it matters.

#LGBTQ
Why Mika Brunold facing fellow out gay tennis pro Joao Lucas Reis in a final really matters
Brunold and Reis will make LGBT+ sports history when they contest an ATP Challenger Tour final on Sunday.
sportsmedialgbt.substack.com
September 13, 2026 at 8:16 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
Sorry everyone - but tonight's LGBTQIA+ Open Mic is sadly CANCELLED
Sorry for the short notice, we hope to be back as usual next month Thursday 1st October - but check on our socials for updates 😊
Cancelled in bold lettering on a red banner. Background is a poster with dark blue background and pink and silver neon arrows and stars. LGBTQIA+ Open Mic. Flamingos Cafe, 7 til 9pm. £3 suggested donation.
September 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Melded Faces!!
One week today!
Unique decoupage workshop upcycling items into functional art pieces using LGBTQ+ magazines & funky paper!
You may be a creative or just want to socialise and learn a new skill - you're welcome!

Sept 5th 6:30-9pm
Tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/melded-fac... £13.70
Poster with black background and vivid neon green half moons, eyes, stars and thorns along the vertical sides. Melded Faces, also in neon green. Illustrations of torn magazine pages with images of people's faces, hands and legs, wearing bodices, stockings and crowns. Some are kissing. A workshop led by artist Goda Stan upcycling preloved items through the art of decoupage using LGBTQ+ and alternative magazines + funky paper. Poster with black background and vivid neon green half moons, eyes, stars and thorns along the vertical sides. Melded Faces, also in neon green. Illustrations of torn magazine pages with images of people's faces, hands and legs, wearing bodices, stockings and crowns. Some are kissing. A workshop led by artist Goda Stan upcycling preloved items through the art of decoupage using LGBTQ+ and alternative magazines + funky paper. Flamingos cafe. Sat Sep 5th. £6.30 - 9pm. £12 plus eventbrite booking fee)
August 29, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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nionwomen.bsky.social
Maybe you've watched the debate about trans people and quietly thought: “this doesn't represent me!”

If you believe in fairness, treating people with kindness, and don't think making life harder for trans+ people makes life better for women - that's a voice worth hearing too.

✍️ notinourname.org.uk
"I want to help platform voices of all those women who do not wish to see trans people segregated in our society and who believe in kindness and human rights for all." #WhyWeSigned NION logo Image of two women clapping
August 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
ICYMI: Earlier this year, PinkNews announced a move to what insiders said was being called a "reporter-free newsroom". 

Read more 👉 https://www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-the-lgbtqia-news-what-are-the-challenges-facing-queer-journalism/<a href="/hashtag/%25F0%259F%2593%25B0-pinknews-redundancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#%F0%9F%93%B0-pinknews-redundancies
The struggling LGBTQ+ media brand is asking staff to take voluntary redundancies PinkNews has announced proposals to make up to 11 of its remaining 25 staff redundant and close its offices. The move follows changes to the Snapchat Discover page, where the publisher has 2.8 million followers. In a document sent to staff, it sets out that they anticipate that changes to the platform will lead to a fall in revenue by 80-90%, which represents a large majority of the publisher’s overall revenue
August 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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transactualuk.bsky.social
Can you help us reach more people than ever before? Respond to our Trans Lives Survey today, and share on your social media, so we can get a full picture of the experiences and views of trans people in the UK.

Take the survey here: form.typeform.com/to/BRppksJ3

#TransLives #TransSurvey #Trans
A pink and blue graphic with a black and white cartoon of some people on the bottom. Text reads: TransActual is launching its biggest survey for the trans community yet! TRANS LIVES SURVEY 2026 We want to hear about your experiences as a trans person living in the UK. It's quick, anonymous, and will help us campaign for our community!
August 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM