LGBT Croydon

Resources and support groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans people in the London Borough of Croydon

Coming events

Monday, 27 May 2013 (All day)
Spring Bank Holiday

Bank holiday

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Wednesday, 29 May 2013 - 12:00pm
Silver Rainbow lunch

for lesbians and gay men over 50. Booking required: 07594 572 623 or info@silverrainbow.org.uk.

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The Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road, London SE25 4DX
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Menu: Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, peas and gravy.
Veggie option: Broccoli, cheese and onion quiche with the same vegetables.
Rhubarb crumble with either custard or ice cream for dessert.

Thursday, 30 May 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Monday, 3 June 2013 - 1:00pm
Monopoly afternoon

£2 with refreshments.

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With Steve in South Norwood.
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Tuesday, 4 June 2013 - 10:30am
CAGS Women's Coffee Morning

Contact Tina for details.

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Clocktower Cafe, Katherine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
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Wednesday, 5 June 2013 - 6:00pm
Meeting of London's LGBT Organisations

The Mayor of London's half-yearly meeting of London's LGBT Stakeholder Group. Contact Ross for more details.

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City Hall
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Wednesday, 5 June 2013 - 9:00pm
CAGS pub evening

Our regular Wednesday evening get-together.

Venue:
The Dog and Bull, 24 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG
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Friday, 7 June 2013 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Rainbows Across Borders meeting

For all LGBT asylum seekers. The first of our regular meetings at our new venue. Bring sandwich lunch.

Venue:
CVA resource centre, 82 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TB (near West Croydon Station)
Saturday, 8 June 2013 - 8:00pm
Croydon Trans Group Pub Evening

Our regular monthly pub evening. Contact via the Trans Group website for details.

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Sunday, 9 June 2013 - 11:00am
CAGS walk: Mottingham and Eltham

A short walk through Mottingham and Eltham (Green Chain) and an afternoon visit to Eltham Palace (English Heritage: £8.90).

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Meet outside Mottingham station at 11am.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013 - 8:00pm
SLG meeting Capital Gays

Dr Matt Cook, senior lecturer at Birkbeck College, University of London, traces shifts and ruptures in London's gay life since the war.

Venue:
The Bread & Roses, 68 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6DZ
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Wednesday, 12 June 2013 - 9:00pm
CAGS pub evening

Our regular Wednesday evening get-together.

Venue:
The Dog and Bull, 24 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG
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Thursday, 13 June 2013 - 12:00pm
Silver Rainbow Lunch

for lesbians and gay men over 50.

Venue:
The Rectory, 908-912 Brighton Rd, Purley CR8 2LN (next to the United Reformed Church).
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Friday, 14 June 2013 - 7:30pm
CAGS Music Evening

An evening of classical CDs, hosted and arranged by Peter, 7:30 for 8pm.

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With Geoff in Selsdon. Please note new parking restrictions.
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Saturday, 15 June 2013 - 8:00pm
CAGS Wine and Cheese Party

Bring a bottle and £3.

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With David in Park Hill.
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Monday, 17 June 2013 - 8:00pm
CAGS Committee Meeting

All members welcome.

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With David in Park Hill.
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Wednesday, 19 June 2013 - 9:00pm
CAGS pub evening

Our regular Wednesday evening get-together.

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The Dog and Bull, 24 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG
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Saturday, 22 June 2013 (All day)
Clapham Street Party

The annual south London fundraiser, co-hosted by Kazbar and the Two Brewers.

Venue:
in the side street next to Kazbar in Clapham.
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Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 12:00pm
Silver Rainbow Lunch

for lesbians and gay men over 50. Booking required: 07594 572 623 or info@silverrainbow.org.uk.

Venue:
The Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road, London SE25 4DX
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Wednesday, 26 June 2013 - 9:00pm
CAGS pub evening

Our regular Wednesday evening get-together.

Venue:
The Dog and Bull, 24 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG
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Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Shameless by Paul Burston.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 6:30pm
Pre-Pride Stroll

We'll be joining the Gay Outdoor Club for this easy-going walk through Regent's Park to the Black Cap. 2-3miles, linear walk, easy going, good paths.

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Meet at Regent's Park Underground Station to leave for 6:30pm.
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(from GOC) Our regular mid summer, midweek, evening stroll! Smack bang in the middle of the London LGBT Community Pride week. This walk is able to accommodate large numbers.
Regent's Park is a lovely space at any time of year, but in June it is at its best! Michael Buckland takes us through the many lovely pockets of gardens, including the Rose garden, which should be in it's glory, along the Canal, up to Primrose Hill, with stunning views over London (only a bit of a gentle climb), and finishing at the Black Cap, Camden High St, Camden (from about 8:45 pm for those not able to make the walk).

Saturday, 29 June 2013 (All day)
London Pride

Pride is now to be run, for five years, by London LGBT+ Community Pride, a Community Interest Company. Silver Rainbow plan to take part in the parade under the Opening Doors banner. Contact Ross for more details.

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Central London.
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Tuesday, 2 July 2013 - 8:00pm
SLAGO pub evening

The regular get-together for members of the SLAGO groups. Now on the first Tuesday of alternate months.

Venue:
The Moon Under Water, 194 Balham High Road, SW12 9BP
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Sunday, 7 July 2013 - 1:30pm
CHE AGM

Annual general meeting and conference of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality. Refreshments provided. Speakers will include Daniela Hermann, Head of Policy and Research at the Kaleidoscope Trust, which works to promote diversity and freedom from unlawful discrimination for LGBTI people around the world.

Venue:
The Marchmont Community Centre, 62 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AB
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Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 7:00pm
Aurora meeting

Croydon's LGBT Police Consultation Group (provisional date).

Venue:
Room F11, Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
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Tuesday, 9 July 2013 - 8:00pm
SLG meeting The Quest

Members of the organisation describe their work promoting greater self awareness and understanding among gay men, and introduce their book, Love Me As I Am: Gay Men Reflect On Their Lives.

Venue:
The Bread & Roses, 68 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6DZ
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Monday, 15 July 2013 - 8:00pm
CAGS Committee Meeting

All members welcome.

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With Ross and Roger in Purley
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Tuesday, 16 July 2013 - 8:00pm
The Brief Encounter Terry Cooling

CAGS' bi-monthly programme of meetings with speakers. Free of charge and open to all. More details to follow.

Venue:
The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX
Friday, 19 July 2013 - 8:00pm
SLAGO Liaison Committee

Representatives of the SLAGO groups will discuss the programme for the months ahead.

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South Wimbledon
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Thursday, 25 July 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Love where it Falls by Simon Callow.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Saturday, 10 August 2013 - 7:00pm
CAGS Wine and Cheese Party

Bring a bottle and £3.

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With Pat in South Croydon
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Monday, 26 August 2013 (All day)
August Bank Holiday

Public holiday.

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Monday, 26 August 2013 (All day)
GMFA/RVT Sports Day 2013

Back again for another year, this event is one of the biggest and most important in the GMFA calendar. Expect more fun, frolics and frivolity with events such as the drag relay, the handbag throw and the fabulous 50m mince!

Venue:
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
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Thursday, 29 August 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Affinity by Sarah Waters.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Tuesday, 3 September 2013 - 8:00pm
SLAGO pub evening

The regular get-together for members of the SLAGO groups.

Venue:
The Moon Under Water, 194 Balham High Road, SW12 9BP
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Friday, 6 September 2013 - 8:00pm
SLAGO Party

£5 entrance to include food. More details nearer the time.

Venue:
The Calthorpe Arms, 252 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8JR
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Monday, 9 September 2013 - 7:00pm
Aurora neeting

Croydon's LGBT Police Consultation Group. Provisional dated

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Croydon Town Hall (to be confirmed)
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Saturday, 14 September 2013 (All day)
Awayday to Southend / Leigh on Sea

Details to be announced nearer the time.

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Southend / Leigh on Sea
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Sunday, 22 September 2013 (All day)
Gay Outing to Charleston

Charleston Farmhouse, former country home of the Bloomsbury Group, is having its annual "Gay Outing", this year with a musical theme. Contact Ross for more details.

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Charleston, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LL
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Tuesday, 24 September 2013 - 8:00pm
The Brief Encounter The Bishop of Croydon

CAGS' bi-monthly programme of meetings with speakers. Free of charge and open to all. More details to follow.

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Thursday, 26 September 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Thursday, 31 October 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Tuesday, 5 November 2013 - 8:00pm
SLAGO pub evening

The regular get-together for members of the SLAGO groups.

Venue:
The Moon Under Water, 194 Balham High Road, SW12 9BP
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Tuesday, 19 November 2013 - 8:00pm
The Brief Encounter

CAGS' bi-monthly programme of meetings with speakers. Free of charge and open to all. Speaker and other details to be announced.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2013 - 12:45pm
Trans Day of Remembrance

Commemorating trans people worldwide who have been murdered over the last 12 months.

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Worldwide
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 (All day)
LGBT History Month Pre-launch

Pre-launch event for LGBT History Month, Februaray 2014. More details later.

Venue:
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16 8AE
Thursday, 28 November 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

Croydon's LGBT reading group. We'll be discussing Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Thursday, 12 December 2013 - 2:30pm
Rainbow Reading Group

General discussion about our favourite LGBT authors and books.

Venue:
Level One, Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Saturday, 5 April 2014 (All day)
Cutting Edge Consortium Conference

Time, place, speakers etc to be confirmed.

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The Cutting Edge Consortium comprises different organisations working for the elimination of any faith-based homophobia/transphobia and institutionalised prejudice towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.

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