If you or someone you know thinks they have been spiked, support is available. Tell a friend, speak to staff or security, or call 999 if someone is unwell. Learn how we can help: bit.ly/3XxTcNf

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...

Every week, we turn the pitch into a space where everyone feels welcome – a place for queer and diverse communities to connect, play, and belong. It’s not just about the game; it’s about creating friendships, sharing laughter, and building a supportive community 🏳️‍🌈

Everyone reacts differently to spiking, know the signs. These can include sudden confusion or feeling unwell, vomiting, hallucinations and loss of balance or coordination. You may also experience blurred vision, difficulty speaking clearly and blackouts or memory loss. Find out more: bit.ly/3JTm4wo

now spiking Spiking is when someone adds alcohol or drugs to someone else’s drink or body without their knowledge or consent. This can happen through drinks, injections, cigarettes, vapes, food or other methods. Spiking is a criminal offence. Visit the Night Safe website: bit.ly/3LHljq

As the festive season approaches, Leeds is launching a new campaign to help tackle the issue of drink spiking and to keep people safe on nights out. Know the signs. Know your rights. Know spiking. Find out more and access support: bit.ly/4oIdVK6

TOMORROW!❣️The Viaduct Showbar proudly hosts the World AIDS Day Fundraiser 2025! Guest speakers, performers, stalls and hosts to keep the night going strong from 7pm.🕯️Candles, refreshments and ribbons will be available. Please come out and support this amazing cause. 🙏

Come with friends, or come along and make friends while discovering the queer history of the city. Event made possible with funding from the Small Sparks funding at Being You Leeds, supporting health & wellbeing in Leeds ❤️ Bookings via our MeetUp membership group www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...

Appreciation to Kelly from LGBT Partnership for engaging with our group to explore the critical issue of health inequalities impacting intersectional identities within the queer asylum system. Together, we are committed to work towards a future where every person can access the care they deserve.

Sport has the power to unite, and we’re proud to make that happen every week. Want to be part of it? Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious to give it a go, we’d love to welcome you! Come join our weekly sessions and help us keep growing this amazing community ⚽️

We’ve a lovely event happening next week, with spaces still available! www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...

I just wrote to my MP urging them to oppose the Government's cruel new asylum plans. The more letters we write, the more likely we are to make them listen and stand with us. Will you join me? actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

For those who grew up in countries where queer spaces don’t exist, or even criminalised, spending time in a queer bar can feel revolutionary. These venues become places to heal, connect, and celebrate identities that were once hidden for survival.

📜 Today we are launching the Transparent Pledge. Please read and sign it here: 👉 tinyurl.com/TransparentAction Transparent Action is a group of parents who want to take action in support of their trans, non-binary and gender diverse loved ones and the wider trans+ community.

We’ve just launched our first toolkit: Navigating trans+ healthcare pathways in England 📝 A first-of-its-kind, community-built resource designed to help trans+ people and allies navigate NHS and private healthcare pathways in England more confidently.

See you tomorrow for our final Angels LGBTQ+ Scene Social of 2025, as we take a break for December to avoid the festive crowds - if you can't make it, we'll be back on Wednesday 21 January 2026 (where we'll also be raising a mocktail to coordinator Rob to celebrate his 50th birthday!) 💝

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is a vigil held on 20 November each year to honour the memory of the trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence. This year, TransLeeds, TransPrideLeeds and the University of Leeds are hosting an event at Helix @universityofleeds.bsky.social

The theme for 2025 is Chronically Online - exploring how digital life impacts health and wellbeing both positively and negatively, and, recognising the importance of face to face services. Leeds Kirkgate Market Friday 28 November 2025 11am–3pm Free, drop in

ACT: Tonight! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/act-for-tr...

Our Saturday storm warriors! We never let the rain stop the game, so we still had a squad on the pitch for training yesterday. Back next weekend for our FREE queer football session. #Leeds #LGBTQplus #AsylumSeekersWelcome #LeedsLovesDiversity #QueerSports #MakeFriendsInLeeds #CompassionateLeeds

We’ll be in Queens Court this Wednesday evening - our final ‘Scene Social’ of 2025 (no event in December).. we’d love to see you there! www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...

We’re on the countdown to our festive break… but still lots of opportunities to get yourselves along to a fun & friendly non-competitive session with our group of The Bad Mittens. Sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 🏸🏸 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #MakeFriendsInLeeds #SocialBadminton

Big thanks to our weekend team, and the venues who host our stalls at Queens Court & Pride on Friday (6pm - 8pm) and Viaduct Showbar Leeds on Saturday (5pm - 8pm) ❤️ Come chat to the team and find out about our community activities 🏳️‍🌈

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

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

Quite the squad for our play yesterday! Back next Saturday for our 2 hour of FREE play from midday #Leeds #LGBTQplus #AsylumSeekersWelcome #LeedsLovesDiversity #QueerLeeds #QueerSports #CompassionateLeeds #CasualFootball

Today is Trans Parent Day - a day to celebrate both parents who are trans and parents of trans people. It’s also an opportunity for us to speak about the pride we feel for our loved ones. We’re a group of parents of trans children and adults who care about their future.

Join Angels of Freedom and help create a safe, welcoming space every Friday evening. Your time and kindness matter: ✅ Offer support and connection ✅ Spread positivity and safety ✅ Be part of something meaningful Volunteer today and help make our community shine! 🌈

🌈 Join Angels of Freedom – Make Friday Nights Shine! 🌈 Looking for a way to give back and support the LGBTQ+ community? Angels of Freedom is calling for volunteers to provide visible, compassionate support in the heart of the queer community every Friday evening.

Great time with the chosen family in Leeds ❤️ Our member Dola, from the Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 provided dinner for 35 people at our very first Cultural Kitchen evening - can’t wait for the next one! #Leeds #LGBTQplus #AsylumSeekersWelcome #LeedsLovesDiversity #CompassionateLeeds #QueerLeeds

A great way to round off the weekend, as we joined @leeds_lgbt_cc for the monthly queer swim & gym session at @bramleybaths 🏊🏽 🏋️‍♂️ Last Sunday of the month! #Leeds #LGBTQplus #AsylumSeekersWelcome #QueerSports #QueerLeeds #LeedsLovesDiversity #CompassionateLeeds

This evening we launched our Cultural Kitchen evening, with our member Dola providing traditional home cooked food from the Ivory Coast. Our appreciation to Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung for joining as special guest, along with the 35 others who got to enjoy a delicious jollof rice with veg stew ❤️

Session tomorrow with Battle Scars www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...

Great two hour session on the pitch, glorious sunshine fighting off the bitter chills, keeping active with our saturday FREE football session - all skill levels & experience welcome 🤗 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #CasualFootball #AsylumSeekersWelcome #LeedsLovesDiversity #CompassionateLeeds #QueerSports

Starting next week, a new session with the Gay City Bowlers in LEEDS! www.meetup.com/leeds-queer-...

Don’t be early.. Saturdays FREE football session starts at the new time of midday!

We’re in Queens Court until 8pm, before hitting the streets for a few hours - say hello if you see us, and stop for a chat if you have time 👋🏼 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #MakeFriendsInLeeds #QueerSports #AsylumSeekersWelcome #CompassionateLeeds #LoveLeeds #LeedsLovesDiversity

EXXY follows Dan Daw: a Queer disabled artist who journeys back to his childhood in the Australian outback to explore his imposter syndrome and fluctuating self-worth. EXXY will be at Transform festival, Leeds Playhouse from Weds 22 to Thurs 23 October transformfestival.org/programme/ex...

Well that was a fun Sunday session! We have several badminton sessions each week, so if you're looking to get some exercise, while having fun and making new friends - get yourself booked! www.thebadmittens.co.uk

There’s just a few days to go until the official launch of Touch Rugby Festival Leeds 2026, taking place on Thursday 23 October at the Royal Armouries. RSVP to [email protected] to secure your place.

New start time from today!

Join us this evening for our Angels LGBTQ+ Scene Social, from 6pm in Queens Court hosted by Ralph.

Our guys are at the World Mental Health Day 2025 community marketplace today, coordinated by the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service at Kirkgate Market ❤️ Lots of groups & services available until 3pm to chat about social and support in Leeds! #MentalHealthMatters #TacklingIsolation #MakeFriendsInLeeds

Along with a number of other epic community groups, we’ll be at Kirkgate Market tomorrow from 11am til 3pm for the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service event to mark World Mental Health Day 2025. Drop by to say hello & chat to us about all our social & volunteering opportunities in Leeds ❤️