Events
We are proud to host friendly and sober events for LGBTQIA+ people and our allies in Devon (and beyond).
Follow our Eventbrite page to keep up to date on all our upcoming and future events
Write As You Are: FANFICTASTIC!
Join us for our second free Write As You Are LGBTQIA+ writing workshop, this time focused on fanfic – with our hosts, Keats (they/she) and Evel Burdett (she/her) ✍️📖🌈
🗓️ 6-9pm, 24th April
📌 Online (zoom)
🏳️🌈 Open to LGBTQIA+ folk and our allies aged 18+
🎟️ FREE (donations welcome) book HERE.
In this workshop, we’ll explore fanfic through an LGBTQIA+ lens; looking at the history of fandoms and fan creations, the cultural impact of fan-made queer representation, and fanfic’s role in LGBTQIA+ self-expression & affirmation (and more). You’ll have opportunities to learn, discuss, and have a go at writing your own stories (if you’d like to!)
Whether you’re an avid author ✍️, a ravenous reader 📖, or just a fabulous fan of all things queer creativity 💭, we invite you to come and explore queer storytelling with us in FANFICTASTIC!
For more info check out the event listing (linked above), or contact us:
✉️ hello@proud2be.org.uk
📱 0333 772 1187
Hope to see you there!
Connect & Care – A Wellbeing Event
Join us in January for a free day of connection, care, & uplifting community 🌞🌈
When: 1-4 pm on Saturday 25 Jan 2024
Who: LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies (under-16s welcome if accompanied)!
What:
💛 Pamper sessions
🌱 Self-care workshops
🎨 Creative activities
🍿A film for younger guests (with bean bags, blankets & hot chocolate) ☕
Where: Join us at The Station YC, Wain Ln, Newton Abbot TQ12 2SH
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This venue has free parking, step-free access, kitchen facilities, and an accessible toilet ♿
No need to book – just come along! ✨
Proud2Be Sustainably Green
🌿 Join us in September for a day of free eco-friendly fun! 🌈
❤️ When: 12 – 4pm on 28 September
🧡 Where: The Station Youth Centre, Newton Abbot (accessibility info)
💛 Who: LGBTQIA+ people & allies 16+ (under-16s must be accompanied by an adult)
In September we’ll be hosting Proud2Be Sustainably Green, an event all about caring for our environment and saving money along the way! We’ll have information stalls, two wonderful workshops, creative activities with recycled materials, money-saving meal tips, and a clothes swap ♻️👚
Our Sustainably Green workshops:
🪴El from Coming Home will guide us to explore our relationships with plants, and introduce ways of bringing them into our homes as food, medicine and friends 🌿
🔥 @firebug_torbay will be offering introductory tasters to greenwood working. Learn how to use a shave horse and draw knife, and how to whittle safely; then have a go at making your own magic wand, crochet hooks, coat hooks, and whammy diddles 🪲
No need to book – just come along! ✨
Write As You Are (Online)
Join us 25 JULY for Write As You Are, a writing Q&A and workshop empowering LGBTQIA+ voices with Tal Frost & Ember Wyres-Smith
Date: 25 July 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (BST)
Location: Online/ Zoom
Who: LGBTQIA+ people & allies, 18+
TO BOOK YOUR SPACE email: jules@proud2be.org.uk
What’s on:
18:30 – 18:35 arrivals & introductions
18:35 – 19:40 Writer’s Q&A with Tal Frost
19:40 – 19:55 15 minute break
19:55 – 21:00 Writing workshop with Maya Price
Share your work with us for a shout-out or to be part of a print collection of stories at our Proud2Be Hub 
To learn more about our facilitators please CLICK HERE
Picnic in the Park
We are excited to be hosting our Picnic in the Park for LGBTQIA+ people (and allies) of all ages!
When: 11AM – 3PM, 25th May 2024
Where: Borough Park, Totnes
Accessibility: Car park next to the park, train station next to the park, toilets in the train station and leisure centre.
Changing Places accessible toilet at Rushbrook Centre nearby. (Radar Keys can be used if the centre is closed).
Who: LGBTQIA+ people & allies, all ages. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
What: Bring your own picnic, treasure hunt (win prizes), cake stall, beat the goalie, football, cornhole games, outdoor toys
No need to book – just come along! ✨
Festive Get Together
We’re opening our doors to LGBTQIA+ folk and our allies this Dec 25th
Whether you find this time of year challenging or you’d just like to spend time chatting over mince pies with friends, you’re welcome to stop by our Festive Get Together! 
When: 25th December 2023, from 3 to 6 PM
Where: Proud2Be Hub, 1 Sheila Robb House, Oak Place, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EX
Accessibility: ramp access, on-street parking, accessible toilet, kitchen facilities, quiet room
Admission: Free to attend
Who: LGBTQIA+ people and our allies aged 16+ (under 16s welcome when accompanied by parent/guardian)
What: Festive food, games, quizzes & lovely company 
No need to book – just come along! 
Crafting Cornucopia – A Proud2Be Festive Event
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We’re excited to announce our Crafting Cornucopia, packed full of holiday activities for LGBTQIA+ people and our allies!
When: 16th December 2023, 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!
Even Stranger Things – A Proud2Be Halloween Party
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!
LGBTQ+ Movement Medicine
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)!
Community Beach Day
We’re hosting a community beach day! 🏖
Come along for some fun on the beach with friends 🙂
When: Saturday 27th May 2023, 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)
Krafting Kindness
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:
- Join the Proud2Be community Facebook group
- Become a member of our Meetup group
- Email hello@proud2be.org.uk or call 0333 772 1187
- Get in touch with Jules, our Adults & Families Services Coordinator below
