make the yuletide gay
We’re excited to announce our Crafting Cornucopia, packed full of holiday activities for LGBTQIA+ people and our allies!
When: 16th December, from 2 to 5 PM.
Where: The Medway Centre Medway Road, Barton, Torquay, TQ2 8SA.
Accessibility: Ramp to venue entrance, and accessible toilet (without hoist). The venue has its own car park and is on a bus route.
Admission: Free to attend
Who: LGBTQIA+ people and our allies aged 16+ (under 16s welcome when accompanied by parent/guardian)
What: Crafts & chatting, badge & card making, make-your-own festive tree & table decorations, cookie decorating, and community creations
No need to book – just come along!
We are hosting our Even Stranger Things Halloween Party, for LGBTQIA+ monsters and all our spooky allies!
When: 6 – 10 PM, 28th October 2023
Where: The Medway Centre, Medway Road, Barton, Torquay TQ2 8SA
Accessibility: Ramp to venue entrance, and accessible toilet (without hoist). Venue has its own car park, and is on a bus route.
Admission: Free to attend
Who: LGBTQIA+ people and our allies aged 16+ (under 16s welcome when accompanied by parent/ guardian)
What:
🎃 Best Costume Competitions
🦴 Spooky tunes from DJ Ray’diance
🍭 Food for hungry zombies, gremlins, vampires and witches!
🏚️ Ghoulish games for the kids
No need to book – just come along!
Join us online for our LGBTQ+ Movement Medicine Workshop!
When: 7 – 8.30 PM, 28th July 2023
Where: Online (via Zoom)
Accessibility: There is no pressure to be on camera or talk at our groups – join in as much or as little as you like!
Admission: Free to attend
Who: For LGBTQ+ people, hosted by our lovely facilitator Brollie (they/them)
What: A workshop integrating movement practices including movement therapy, gestalt therapy, yoga and mindfulness, and flow arts for participants to find safety and creativity within our bodies, facing and overcoming difficulties this can bring whilst exploring alternative strategies useful for navigating challenges.
If attending please bring a song (approx 4 mins long) and a prop (an item that brings you comfort)!
We’re hosting a community beach day! 🏖
Come along for some fun on the beach with friends 🙂
When: Saturday 27th May, 1 – 5 pm
Where: Exmouth Beach
Accessibility: Beach wheelchairs can be rented through Exmouth Council, and there is accessible parking and toilets at the beach.
Who: LGBTQ+ people as well as our allies (16+). Those under the age of 16 are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent/carer/guardian.
What: Sandcastle competition, beach scramble, pebble painting and games. Bring your own picnic!
*Please note this event replaces the Social Saturday in May unless the weather is bad (If it is forecast to rain, the Social Saturday will take place at our Newton Abbot venue as usual)
Come join us at our free Krafting Kindness event! A day for LGBTQ+ people and our allies to gather, create, and spread kindness through our community!
When: 18th February 2023, 11am – 3pm
Where: The Courtenay Centre, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA
Venue accessibility: step-free access, off-street parking, kitchen facilities, accessible toilet
Who: LGBTQ+ people as well as our allies (16+). Those under the age of 16 are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent/carer/guardian.
What: Chatting, pride baking (featuring rainbow-topped pancakes), crafting little tokens of love and appreciation, and creating kindness in our community
To find out more you can:
If you would like to have a chat about any of our community services, feel free to pop along to the Paignton Community Hub at Paignton Library (Great Western Rd, Paignton TQ4 5AG) on the 2nd Monday of every month, from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, where you will find Mel, our Youth Services Coordinator (left of image), and Jules, our Adult and Families Services Coordinator (right of image).