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Pride of Place Leeds
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A community-led organisation comprising Pride of Place Space a newly created 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 this month at Pride Place @ Flamingos

Absolutely loads of public and private events run by community members and Pride Place

All of these, and more, can be found on our website www.PridePlace.org.uk 🥳

Please note that Flamingos Café will be closed on 25th & 26th Dec & 1st January
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Are you looking to make a positive difference for LGBT+ victims and survivors this #16DaysOfActivism?

If you can, please donate to Galop at galop.org.uk/donate.

Every donation makes a huge difference in helping us support more LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence 💛
December 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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We’re kicking off a series of FREE monthly events designed to bring our diverse LGBTQIA+ communities together this Saturday!

Expect fresh air, fun activities, and the chance to connect with amazing people; because everyone deserves to feel welcome.

Bookings www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Pride Place @Flamingos end of year opening hours:

The café will open 10am - 6pm daily (from 9am on Saturdays) Except for:
25th Dec - Closed
26th Dec - Closed
1st Jan - Closed

See our pinned post for all December events 😊

Email us at [email protected] to host your event in our space!
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Did you spot Claire at Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary this week?

We've joined forces with the psychology team to raise awareness of HIV and tackle the stigma that still exists

We'll be back on Monday and Tuesday next week - so do come along for a chat 💜
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer and have questions?
Come along to this pop-up information event, grab a brew and have a chat with the Foster4Leeds team !

Monday 8th Dec 12-2
Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX

www.foster4leeds.co.uk
@forumcentral.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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"Welsh advocate launches UK’s first organisation for rural trans communities.

A Welsh advocate has launched the UK’s first national organisation dedicated to improving the lives of transgender people in rural, remote, and semi-rural areas."

nation.cymru/news/welsh-a...
Welsh advocate launches UK’s first organisation for rural trans communities
A Welsh advocate has launched the UK’s first national organisation dedicated to improving the lives of transgender people in rural, remote, and semi-rural areas. Rural Trans Alliance CIC, founded in 2...
nation.cymru
December 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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​​Reform UK just received a record £9m donation.
Meanwhile, many of the communities they target feel forgotten.
Support our Christmas Appeal to help us reach more towns in 2026.
👉 secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/182892/...
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
December events! 🥳
Pride Place @ Flamingos Café
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
For more info see website www.PridePlace.org.uk
Please note Flamingos will be closed 25 & 26 Dec & 1st Jan
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Nadir, a bisexual man from Algeria in our community, who has just been granted refugee status!

Now he can begin rebuilding his life in safety and dignity 🌈 💜

Help us support more people like Nadir 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al...
#ChangingLGBTQILives
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
‪Just one week to go!
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY
Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Leeds LS1 6DX

@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
December Games night is on Tuesday!
Join us 9th Dec 6.30 - 9pm
We'll bring a selection of games, but please bring your favourites to share with others in the community too!
We welcome anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, either solo or as a group
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Today we celebrate International Volunteer Day, recognising our volunteers & thanking them for the work they do 🩷

Volunteers are fundamental to Tonic’s community and rich culture, we are very lucky & proud to have so many creative, compassionate & committed volunteers within the Tonic family 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy
LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS electric shock therapy
More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
What's on this month at Pride Place @ Flamingos

Absolutely loads of public and private events run by community members and Pride Place

All of these, and more, can be found on our website www.PridePlace.org.uk 🥳

Please note that Flamingos Café will be closed on 25th & 26th Dec & 1st January
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Girlguiding and Women’s Institute could face legal challenge over trans exclusion decision
Girlguiding and Women’s Institute could face legal challenge over trans exclusion decision
The Good Law Project says the plans to exclude trans women and girls might be unlawful
www.thirdsector.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Arthur Britney was granted asylum in 2020 after 3 difficult years and several rejections. Now, they speak about and advocate for other LGBTQI+ people in the asylum process. Thank you Arthur Britney for all the ways you have supported our work over the years!

Read their full story: buff.ly/bPGOylh
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Honouring the memory of trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence
Thurs Nov 20th 6.30 to 8.00pm

Message for location:
Email [email protected]
Instagram @TransLeeds or @Trans_Pride_LeedsInsta Facebook www.facebook.com/TransLeeds
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Games Night this Wednesday! Pride Place @Flamingos
Weds 12 Nov 6.30 - 9
Join us for LGBTQ+ social gaming!
£3 (or pay-as-you-can)

@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @volactionleeds.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Save the date!
Queer Leeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar
LAUNCH PARTY Fri 12th Dec 6-8pm
Pride Place @Flamingos café, Central arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX

@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Heads up 😅

Sex Matters have launched their own MP letter-writing campaign insisting on trans segregation, an exclusionary Code etc etc

📝Let’s make sure our letters outnumber theirs+++

Template here!
If you’ve already written, grab a mate & get them to write too 🤗
actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
actionnetwork.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Games Night this Wednesday! Pride Place @Flamingos
Weds 12 Nov 6.30 - 9
Join us for LGBTQ+ social gaming!
£3 (or pay-as-you-can)

@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social
@mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @volactionleeds.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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To find out more about who we are, what we plan to do and how we are looking to support the LGBT+ charitable and voluntary sector check out our brand new website www.lgbtfund.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM