Not Safe To Be Me
29 June 2022 at 12 p.m.
A few months ago, the UK Government cancelled its first-ever international LGBT+ conference, ‘Safe To Be Me’.
This followed the UK Government’s decision to exclude trans people from the ban on conversion therapy, and more than 100 organisations – including Stonewall – subsequently chose to boycott the conference.
Rather than actively working with the LGBTQ+ community to protect trans people in the ban, the UK Government has shown that we are not safe to be ourselves.
That’s why Stonewall is supporting the Trans Activism UK's protest to stand up and speak up for LGBTQ+ rights.
Join the protest in Parliament Square, London or get involved online via social media using the hashtag #NotSafeToBeMe
50th Anniversary of GLF Pride
1 July at 1 p.m.
The iconic Gay Liberation Front will be holding a 50th Pride Protest on Friday 1 July. It will start from St Martin's in the Fields steps at 1 p.m.
The march is on the 50th anniversary using the same route to Hyde Park for music, speeches and fun. A 1951 coach, an open top bus and a rickshaw will be available for transport if required.
Everyone is welcome to join this free event (with banners!). If you plan to attend please email nettiepollard@gmail.com
Pride in London 2022
2 July 2022
This year is a significant year for the Pride movement and the LGBT+ community as we commemorate 50 Years since the first Pride took place in the United Kingdom.
The campaign for 2022 will commemorate the past 50 years and as we look forward to the next 50 years, we’ll recognise the challenges still faced by our community nationally and globally.
Summer By the River
June 2022
The London Bridge City has organised a range of free events this summer.
See Full ProgrammeHighlights include:
- 2 June at 9.30 p.m. - Lighting of the Jubilee beacon.
- 4 June from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - BBC Platinum Party at the Palace. Also being shown on a big screen at The Scoop.
- 8 June from 7.30 p.m. to 9.20 p.m. – At The Scoop, the LipSinkers, a drag troupe who mime to pop songs. Kitchen sink drama, drag and dance for queers of all years.
London Festival of Architecture
1 to 30 June 2022
This year's festival running features a diverse line-up of over 400 events, aimed at anyone with an interest in London's architecture and spaces that surround us.
The festival features new specially commissioned installations, talks and debates, performances and tours, workshops and family events. It also sees the return of the festival at full power with the biggest programme of in-person events since 2019 and includes events in South Westminster.
Mayfair Art Weekend
24 to 27 June 2022
Mayfair Art Weekend is the annual celebration of the world’s internationally renowned gallery district.
The ninth edition has an extended programme of free events including the Mayfair Sculpture Trail in collaboration with Art in Mayfair; a curated artists’ moving image screening, the May Fair Showreel, and much more.
See Full DetailsThe Pride Tour
23 July 2022 at 7.30 p.m.
George Sansome and Sophie Crawford from Queer Folk curate a night of LGBTQIA+ musicians to celebrate Pride.
It will include songs from the archive celebrating LGBTQIA+ history and brand new music for Pride.
& Book Your TicketsJenna Laurenzo on Chosen Families
Jenna Laurenzo. filmmaker “believes our chosen family are the people who give us the permission to be our most authentic selves.”
With the help of her collaborators, Jenna brings the hero’s journey to life and is thrilled to encourage audiences to become their own hero.
Digital Inclusion
Age UK Westminster offer support for residents aged 50+ for digital devices, such as smartphones, tablets/iPads and laptops, to build their confidence and knowledge.
They offer group sessions and one to one support plus free computer guides.
Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest
20 to 25 September 2022
Fringe! is a LGBTIQA+ film and arts festival rooted in London's queer creative scene and welcomes everyone.
It hosts a multitude of diverse events to tickle every one of the senses.
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The LGBTQ+ Centre provides a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community to meet their friends and allies.
Every Story is Important
Throughout history, the experiences of LGBTQ+ people have often been erased, overlooked or marginalised, leaving a gap in our national story.
Queer Britain wants to change this so that future generations can see themselves represented in history.
Share Your Story
Workplace Inclusion Matters
Most of us rely on work for our financial livelihood. And for some of us, our work forms a fundamental part of how we see ourselves. But for lots of LGBTQ+ people, inclusion is far from being a reality.
Stonewall is celebrating the power of inclusive workplaces by inviting LGBTQ+ people to take centre stage and show how they Bring Themselves to Work.
Hating Peter Tatchell
Hating Peter Tatchell is a feature documentary on Netflix about the profound life story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose provocative acts of civil disobedience rocked the establishment, revolutionised attitudes to homosexuality and exposed tyrants in the fight for equality.
The film shows how his 54 years of activism began. It also highlights the vital role of the Peter Tatchell Foundation.
& Watch the TrailerOne Day in Heaven
A poem by LGBT+ Poet Laureate Trudy Howson to inspire our minds.
Listen NowImage: Trudy backstage at Trafalgar during London Pride 2019.
See Me: A Walk-Through London's Gay (Un)Seen (2020)
This film was made by Dr Lee Campbell (Poet/Artist/Researcher and Lecturer) during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in London in July 2020.
Westminster LGBT+ Forum Meetings
3 July 2022
A Walk from Molly Houses to Pride
Hosted by Forum member Richard Cohen
An invitation to meetings will be sent to all Friends and Supporters on our mailing list nearer the dates.
Not already a member of the Westminster LGBT+ Forum? Then Join Now. It is Free to join.
Although the Forum is run by a dedicated team of volunteers, it still incurs running costs. Since membership is free, the Forum relies on donations to pay for these costs. Please support us by making a Donation so the Forum can provide services to you and others. Making it a Regular donation is even better.
