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SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS
We are back in person (as well as continuing our online sessions)!
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TRANS RIGHTS
We're proud to have signed this joint statement and stand in solidarity with our trans colleagues, supporters and trans people who use our services.
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PINK INK
A creative writing group open to all LGBT people. There is no need to book, just come along. Second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm.
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COUNSELLING
Refer yourself to our 12 weeks counselling service.
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ANTIDOTE
If you have questions or concern regarding your drug, alcohol or chemsex use, come to one of our drop-ins.
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ENGLISH CLASSES
Join our Conversational English class, all levels welcome.
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T-TUESDAY
T-Tuesday is our social support group for trans and non-binary people or anyone questioning their gender.
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VOLUNTEERING
Have you thought about volunteering in the LGBT community? Apply to be a volunteer at London Friend.
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Happy 30 Anniversary to our friends @LdnGMC 🎂🎉🏳️‍🌈

⭐️We're so proud to be part of the remarkable history of Europe's largest male voice choir ⭐️

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The London Gay Men’s Chorus is Europe's largest male voice choir.

It was formed during the dark days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and now has almost 200 members.

As it turns 30 this year, we look back at its remarkable history

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NEWS

Social Support Groups

PLEASE NOTE: We gradually are introducing our groups back in-person and so some will run a mixture of online and in-person sessions. Find out ore information here.

December 2021

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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • InterWednesday (in-person)
  • Turning Point (online)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
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  • The Antidote Social (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
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  • Antidote Evening Out/Festive Lights (in-person)
  • T-Tuesday (online)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • Opening Doors London (in-person)
  • Turning Point (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (online)
  • Pink Ink (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
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  • LBT Women's Social (in-person)
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  • Beaumont Society (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Changes (in-person)
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  • T-Tuesday (in-person)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • InterWednesday (in-person)
  • Turning Point (online)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
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  • T-Tuesday (online)
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  • Conversation English Classes (in-person)
  • Opening Doors London (in-person)
  • Turning Point (in-person)
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  • Antidote Drop-In (online)
  • Mattrix (online)
  • Pink Ink (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café (in-person)
  • Kenric
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  • Antidote Mince Pie Social (online)
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