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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
Slide 1: Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events - December. For more information, venue accessibility, or to see our full events calendar please visit: www.PridePlace.org.uk. Please note: Some groups may require membership or advanced booking. Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes. Dec 2 leedsfurs, coffee meet up, 5.30-7.30. Dec 2 Pride Place Inclusive voices: intersectionality & LGBTQIA+, 7.30 - 9pm. Dec 3 out together coffee and cake meet up, 10.30 - 12. Dec 3 Community social LGBTQIA+ drop in, 2.30-4.30. Dec 5 Pawsitive action leeds, bring you own dog and eat cake, 7-9 pm. Dec 8, Foster 4 Leeds, chat with the team, 12-2. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info. Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes. Dec 9. Board Game Social. 6.30pm-9pm. Dec 10 Out together. Coffee and Cake meet up, 10.30 a.m - 12. Dec 10 Community social. LGBTQIA+ drop in. 2.30-4.30. Dec 10 Spoken Word society, writing workshop, 4-6pm. Dec 11, Flamingoes comedy night, 6-9pm. Dec 12, Queer Leeds, calendar launch event 6-8pm. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info . Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes.Dec 15, black cats and unicorns, celebrancy, 4.30 - 5.45. Dec 17, out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Dec 17 Community social, LGBTQIA+ drop in, 2.30-4.30. Dec 18, Bi+Leeds social group, 5.30 - 7pm. Dec 24, out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Dec 31 out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info.
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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 💛
Your support matters! Donate today and help us support more LGBT+ victims and survivors.
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...
Queer Leeds tour with the Biro Guy (Clifford Stead)
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
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!
Background photo of a blurred Christmas tree with fairy lights. PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. End of year opening hours. Pride Place @ Flamingos is available for event bookings through to Feb 2026! Reserve a table free of charge during cafe opening hours 10am - 6pm or book exclusive venue use weekdays 6-9pm (sliding scale hire charges). Please note the cafe will be closed on the following dates: Dec 25th, Dec 26th, Jan 1st. Find out more at: www.prideplace.org.uk, bookings@prideplace.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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mesmac.bsky.social
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 💜
Claire and staff from Castle Hill Hospital stand together wearing red AIDS awareness ribbons and smiling. They're beside a stall with a banner promoting MESMAC support for people living with HIV. Behind them bunting reads: HIV Awareness
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
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
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Red poster with an illustration of a sun and three people with the the text: Foster 4 Leeds
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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hopenothate.org.uk
​​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
popleeds.bsky.social
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
Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events - December. For more information, venue accessibility, or to see our full events calendar please visit: www.PridePlace.org.uk. Please note: Some groups may require membership or advanced booking. Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes. Dec 2 leedsfurs, coffee meet up, 5.30-7.30. Dec 2 Pride Place Inclusive voices: intersectionality & LGBTQIA+, 7.30 - 9pm. Dec 3 out together coffee and cake meet up, 10.30 - 12. Dec 3 Community social LGBTQIA+ drop in, 2.30-4.30. Dec 5 Pawsitive action leeds, bring you own dog and eat cake, 7-9 pm. Dec 8, Foster 4 Leeds, chat with the team, 12-2. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info. Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes. Dec 9. Board Game Social. 6.30pm-9pm. Dec 10 Out together. Coffee and Cake meet up, 10.30 a.m - 12. Dec 10 Community social. LGBTQIA+ drop in. 2.30-4.30. Dec 10 Spoken Word society, writing workshop, 4-6pm. Dec 11, Flamingoes comedy night, 6-9pm. Dec 12, Queer Leeds, calendar launch event 6-8pm. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info . Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes.Dec 15, black cats and unicorns, celebrancy, 4.30 - 5.45. Dec 17, out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Dec 17 Community social, LGBTQIA+ drop in, 2.30-4.30. Dec 18, Bi+Leeds social group, 5.30 - 7pm. Dec 24, out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Dec 31 out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info.
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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microrainbow.org
🎉 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
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Bramley Mermaids Make a Splash with Winter Swim Challenge

https://westleedsdispatch.com/bramley-mermaids-make-a-splash-with-winter-swim-challenge/
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Bramley Mermaids make a splash with winter swim challenge - West Leeds Dispatch
 By Lucy Meredith  Bramley Mermaids have just launched a winter fundraising swim challenge.  Classes run on Sunday afternoons at Bramley Baths and they often perform at events like the Bramley […]
westleedsdispatch.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
‪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
"poster with a purple background and various shape icons such as stars and squiggles in different colours such as pink, blue and yellow. Text: QueerLeeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY. Save the date! Friday 12th December 2025 6-8pm. Pride Place @ Flamingos. Central arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX "
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
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
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. Tuesday 9 December 2025. 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
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 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
Two hands meet and fingers touch in the centre of the image, one person is wearing a bright pink furry coat and the other, red nail polish and a fluffy bright orange coat. A collage of two images, showing the Tonic@Bankhouse bar area filled with people (Tonic residents and volunteers), mingling and talking.
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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heatherpaterson.co.uk
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
popleeds.bsky.social
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
Slide 1: Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events - December. For more information, venue accessibility, or to see our full events calendar please visit: www.PridePlace.org.uk. Please note: Some groups may require membership or advanced booking. Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes. Dec 2 leedsfurs, coffee meet up, 5.30-7.30. Dec 2 Pride Place Inclusive voices: intersectionality & LGBTQIA+, 7.30 - 9pm. Dec 3 out together coffee and cake meet up, 10.30 - 12. Dec 3 Community social LGBTQIA+ drop in, 2.30-4.30. Dec 5 Pawsitive action leeds, bring you own dog and eat cake, 7-9 pm. Dec 8, Foster 4 Leeds, chat with the team, 12-2. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info. Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes. Dec 9. Board Game Social. 6.30pm-9pm. Dec 10 Out together. Coffee and Cake meet up, 10.30 a.m - 12. Dec 10 Community social. LGBTQIA+ drop in. 2.30-4.30. Dec 10 Spoken Word society, writing workshop, 4-6pm. Dec 11, Flamingoes comedy night, 6-9pm. Dec 12, Queer Leeds, calendar launch event 6-8pm. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info . Yellow background with text and sparkle graphics in pride place colours (pink, green, blue). PRIDE PLACE @ FLAMINGOS by Pride of Place Leeds. Upcoming events. individual events listed in rectangle boxes.Dec 15, black cats and unicorns, celebrancy, 4.30 - 5.45. Dec 17, out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Dec 17 Community social, LGBTQIA+ drop in, 2.30-4.30. Dec 18, Bi+Leeds social group, 5.30 - 7pm. Dec 24, out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Dec 31 out together coffee and cake meet up. 10.30 - 12. Please see the calendar on www.prideplace.org.uk for more info.
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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thirdsector.co.uk
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
Photo of Arthur Britney with white text in blue-pink textboxes reading "Now I know how freedom tastes, I know what is the real me, what it's like to be myself. Arthur Britney" White text on a blue background reading "Arthur Britney is a non-binary person from El Salvador. In 2020, they made history as the first non-binary person granted asylum in the UK on the basis of their gender identity." White text on a blue background reading "Arthur Britney has been involved with our campaigns to improve the asylum system for LGBTQI+ people for many years. We are very grateful for their time and support! You can read Arthur Britney’s story via the link in our bio."
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
popleeds.bsky.social
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
Misty pale purple blue and pink background, images of candles burning with blue pink and white flames. A vigil for transgender day of remembrance. 20th November 2025. 6.30pm - 8pm. Message for location
November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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popleeds.bsky.social
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
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. Wednesday 12th November 2025. 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! 6.30-9.00 £3 entry. More info: www.PridePlace.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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popleeds.bsky.social
Queer Quiz Night!
Join us for a night of socialising and fun quizzes
Fri 21st Nov 6 - 8 pm
Flamingos Café
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @volactionleeds.bsky.social
Pride Place @Flamingos. Queer Quiz Night. 21st November. 6 - 8 pm. £3pp, pr pay as you feel. Join us for a night of socialising and fun quizzes. Flamingos Cafe, Unit 10, Central Arcade, leeds. Blue background, lettering in green blue pink and purple, graphics of questions marks and a microphone.
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
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
"poster with a purple background and various shape icons such as stars and squiggles in different colours such as pink, blue and yellow. Text: QueerLeeds LGBTQIA+ Community events calendar LAUNCH PARTY. Save the date! Friday 12th December 2025 6-8pm. Pride Place @ Flamingos. Central arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX "
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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philippaeast.bsky.social
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
popleeds.bsky.social
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
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. Wednesday 12th November 2025. 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! 6.30-9.00 £3 entry. More info: www.PridePlace.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
popleeds.bsky.social
Queer Quiz Night!
Join us for a night of socialising and fun quizzes
Fri 21st Nov 6 - 8 pm
Flamingos Café
@leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @letstalklgbtqia.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @mesmac.bsky.social @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social @volactionleeds.bsky.social
Pride Place @Flamingos. Queer Quiz Night. 21st November. 6 - 8 pm. £3pp, pr pay as you feel. Join us for a night of socialising and fun quizzes. Flamingos Cafe, Unit 10, Central Arcade, leeds. Blue background, lettering in green blue pink and purple, graphics of questions marks and a microphone.
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
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