3000 Lesbians Go To York tells the extraordinary true story of how a lesbian bookseller (who also happened to be trans) created the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ women in the…
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We develop conversation, discussion, debate and activities.
We are building an ethical, inclusive, involved, collaborative, equitable and economically sustainable LGBTQ+ community in Leeds.
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We develop conversation, discussion, debate and activities.
We are building an ethical, inclusive, involved, collaborative, equitable and economically sustainable LGBTQ+ community in Leeds.
Our history
In the three years leading up to the founding of Leeds LGBT+ Forum, we researched local and national documentation and talked to many tens of people in Leeds to find out what was and had been going on, what the gaps were, and what the needs and wants of LGBT+ people were.
Over this period, we also:
- Supported the council’s LGBT+ History Month 2017, screening ‘Orlando’ at Seven in Chapel Allerton;at HEART in Headingley; and at Everyman in the city centre, along with LGBT+ History displays.
- Ran a series of relevant historical films to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the (partial) decriminalisation of homosexuality in October 2017 – having been involved with ‘Sage’ since 2014 (the first externally funded older LGBT+ people’s group in Leeds).
- Led on Leeds’ LGBT+ History Month in 2018
- Brought LGBT+ History Month’s ‘Outing the Past – Festival of LGBT+ History’ to Leeds for the first time in 2019.
- Found funding for and organised a series of workshops to recreate historical LGBT+ banners and placards, which were displayed at ‘Outing the Past’ at Leeds City Museum.
Our history
In the three years leading up to the founding of Leeds LGBT+ Forum, we researched local and national documentation and talked to many tens of people in Leeds to find out what was and had been going on, what the gaps were, and what the needs and wants of LGBT+ people were.
Over this period, we also:
- Supported the council’s LGBT+ History Month 2017, screening ‘Orlando’ at Seven in Chapel Allerton;at HEART in Headingley; and at Everyman in the city centre, along with LGBT+ History displays.
- Ran a series of relevant historical films to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the (partial) decriminalisation of homosexuality in October 2017 – having been involved with ‘Sage’ since 2014 (the first externally funded older LGBT+ people’s group in Leeds).
- Led on Leeds’ LGBT+ History Month in 2018
- Brought LGBT+ History Month’s ‘Outing the Past – Festival of LGBT+ History’ to Leeds for the first time in 2019.
- Found funding for and organised a series of workshops to recreate historical LGBT+ banners and placards, which were displayed at ‘Outing the Past’ at Leeds City Museum.
Mar
11
Tuesday 11 March, 5.30 – 7.30pmPride Place, Heatons Court, LS1 4LJ Open to LGBTQ+ people who live or work in Leeds … who support the values and best interests of…
Aug
30
The talks in early July were not well attended, however some useful conversations were had, and good insights – thankyou! People are generally very interested in the three main areas…
Get involved
Aug
10
3000 Lesbians Go To York tells the extraordinary true story of how a lesbian bookseller (who also happened to be trans) created the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ women in the…
Mar
11
Tuesday 11 March, 5.30 – 7.30pmPride Place, Heatons Court, LS1 4LJ Open to LGBTQ+ people who live or work in Leeds … who support the values and best interests of…
Aug
30
The talks in early July were not well attended, however some useful conversations were had, and good insights – thankyou! People are generally very interested in the three main areas…
Pledge your support
If you’re interested or would like to know more, please register on our pledge page.
We are LGBTQ+ people only *except for parents, carers and support workers accompanying people attending our activities.
In regard of our work with under 18 year-olds, we include ‘W’ for wondering, encouraging non-mainstream open-mindedness and fluidity, and supportive socialising.
Pledge your support
If you’re interested or would like to know more, please register on our pledge page.
We are LGBTQ+ people only *except for parents, carers and support workers accompanying people attending our activities.
In regard of our work with under 18 year-olds, we include ‘W’ for wondering, encouraging non-mainstream open-mindedness and fluidity, and supportive socialising.
