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Events Calendar

Many LGBT+ events take place across Nottinghamshire throughout the year.

From annual events like Nottinghamshire Pride, to regular group meetings and socials, you can use our calendar to plan the activities you’d like to attend.

If you’re hosting an event and would like to add it to our calendar, please contact us.

Events in December 2022

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 World AIDS Day World AIDS Day 1 December 2022 There are usually some local events for WAD Genderphoria Genderphoria 17:00 – 18:30 1 December 2022 Genderphoria is a Nottingham based community youth group supporting transgender people aged 13-18 years. This group offers a safe and supporting place to explore gender identity, find out about trans gender, meet other young trans youth and just be yourself. If you're interested in attending Genderphoria, email genderphoria@gmail.com or message on Facebook or Instagram at @genderphorianotts The Wellbeing Centre 73 Hounds Gate Nottingham, NG1 6bb View Location Singing Proud Singing Proud 19:15 – 21:15 1 December 2022 Singing Proud Nottingham is Nottingham’s only LGBTQ+ choir. We are a bunch of people with varied musical experience and talent. No auditions are necessary and some people have a better singing ability than others….but we enjoy singing together, learning and developing We meet term times on Thursday Nights at 7.15pm to 9.15pm at a venue in Carrington. We charge a fee of £20 a month (or £10 a month for low/no waged). Contact us at singingproudnottm@gmail.com or telephone 07448 464938. We look forward to hearing from you.	2 Silver Pride Silver Pride 14:00 – 16:00 2 December 2022 A social group for 55+ gay/bi men. Meets on the first Friday of each month For more details, e-mail silverpride55@gmail.com meetings include talks by visiting speakers, quizzes, film shows, walks, meals out	3 Outburst Juniors Outburst Juniors 13:00 – 15:00 3 December 2022 A social and support group for LGBTQ+ young people aged 11-14. It provides a safe space and a variety of activities. info@base51.org.uk 0115 952 5040 NGY Myplace 29-31 Castle Gate Nottingham, NG1 7AR View Location
4 Netherfield LGBT+ Connect Social Netherfield LGBT+ Connect Social 12:00 – 17:00 4 December 2022 Connect Netherfield opens it's doors to offer a free space for the LGBT+ community. First Sunday of each month at Connect Netherfield Connect Netherfield 1/3 Victoria Road Netherfield Nottingham , NG4 2LA 07854 301325 View Location World AIDS Day Service World AIDS Day Service 15:00 4 December 2022 World Aids Day Service! Sunday December 4th 3PM St Peters Church (Next To M&S) A service of remembrance for those who have been affected/died from HIV/AIDS All Welcome 0115 9483658 St Peter's Church St Peter's Square Nottingham, NG1 2NW Nottingham Lions Football Club Nottingham Lions Football Club 16:00 – 18:00 4 December 2022 Nottingham Lions (nottslions.com) train most Sundays, 4-6pm, at Gresham Sports Park (NG2 7YF). Interested people should get in touch via our FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/nottinghamlionsfc or email nottinghamlionsfc@gmail.com to check our training schedule, and to get info on what's required to attend. Everyone is welcome regardless of fitness, gender and football ability - we love meeting new people and helping them develop their skills and confidence on the pitch. We play in the national GFSN league, and a regional MUL league, and away games are often accompanied by nights out in the host city. First session is a free trial. 18+ only. Gresham Sports Park NG2 7YF View Location	5 Badminton Social Badminton Social 19:30 – 21:30 5 December 2022 Badminton Social - Nottingham, is an LGBT-friendly group that meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) to socialise and play badminton The group consists of mostly gay men, and aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone, LGBT or otherwise, who would enjoy socialising over a game of badminton. Badminton Social attracts players with a wide range of badminton ability, including those looking to improve their game. Sessions will involve you partnering different people in a variety of doubles games. It's an opportunity to meet new people in a social context, make friends and get some exercise Samworth Academy Bramhall Road Bilborough Nottingham, NG8 4HY View Location	6 Alfreton LGBT+ Youth Club Alfreton LGBT+ Youth Club 17:30 – 19:00 6 December 2022 An Inclusive Youth Club for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. Fortnightly on Tuesdays 5.30-7 PM Blackwell Community Centre Woburn Close, Blackwell, ALFRETON,, Derbyshire DE55 5HH View Location	7 Outburst 15-19 Outburst 15-19 18:00 – 20:00 7 December 2022 OutBurst has it all! We provide a safe space to express yourself, make friends and join in with a wide range of activities, as well as getting access to 1-2-1 support and signposting to a wider range of LGBTQIA+ focused services. outburst@base51.org.uk 0115 952 5040 NGY Myplace 29-31 Castle Gate Nottingham, NG1 7AR View Location	8 Genderphoria Genderphoria 17:00 – 18:30 8 December 2022 Genderphoria is a Nottingham based community youth group supporting transgender people aged 13-18 years. This group offers a safe and supporting place to explore gender identity, find out about trans gender, meet other young trans youth and just be yourself. If you're interested in attending Genderphoria, email genderphoria@gmail.com or message on Facebook or Instagram at @genderphorianotts The Wellbeing Centre 73 Hounds Gate Nottingham, NG1 6bb View Location BiTopia Nottingham BiTopia Nottingham 19:30 – 23:00 8 December 2022 Nottingham BiTopia is a social and support group for Bisexual people or those who think they might be Bisexual. Our socials are an opportunity to meet and speak to other Bi people in a relaxed, welcoming enviroment. All are welcome, whether you have been before or are coming for the first time. All ages are welcome! For more information e-mail nottinghambitopia@gmail.com Broadway Cinema - Mezzanine Bar 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham, NG1 3AL View Location Nottingham Chameleons 1 Nottingham Chameleons 1 20:00 – 21:00 8 December 2022 "We’re a social and support group for anyone on the transgender spectrum, their families, and friends. We started back in the early 80s when being Out just wasn’t an option. The group is one of the longest-running groups for the UK transgender community." Meetings are Second and Fourth Thursday of each month starting at 8pm Price: £7 (£6 concessions) and while there's no need to book, you may wish to contact the group first. Age limit: Group is 30s to 70s in age. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Temple Community Centre, Nottingham Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, , NG16 1DP View Location	9 Ripley LGBT Youth Club Ripley LGBT Youth Club 17:30 – 19:00 9 December 2022 An Inclusive Youth Club for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. youthclub@lgbtcollective.co.uk Greenwich Park Community Centre, Derbyshire,, DE5 3AY	10 Outburst Juniors Outburst Juniors 13:00 – 15:00 10 December 2022 A social and support group for LGBTQ+ young people aged 11-14. It provides a safe space and a variety of activities. info@base51.org.uk 0115 952 5040 NGY Myplace 29-31 Castle Gate Nottingham, NG1 7AR View Location
11 Nottingham Lions Football Club Nottingham Lions Football Club 16:00 – 18:00 11 December 2022 Nottingham Lions (nottslions.com) train most Sundays, 4-6pm, at Gresham Sports Park (NG2 7YF). Interested people should get in touch via our FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/nottinghamlionsfc or email nottinghamlionsfc@gmail.com to check our training schedule, and to get info on what's required to attend. Everyone is welcome regardless of fitness, gender and football ability - we love meeting new people and helping them develop their skills and confidence on the pitch. We play in the national GFSN league, and a regional MUL league, and away games are often accompanied by nights out in the host city. First session is a free trial. 18+ only. Gresham Sports Park NG2 7YF View Location	12 Badminton Social Badminton Social 19:30 – 21:30 12 December 2022 Badminton Social - Nottingham, is an LGBT-friendly group that meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) to socialise and play badminton The group consists of mostly gay men, and aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone, LGBT or otherwise, who would enjoy socialising over a game of badminton. Badminton Social attracts players with a wide range of badminton ability, including those looking to improve their game. Sessions will involve you partnering different people in a variety of doubles games. It's an opportunity to meet new people in a social context, make friends and get some exercise Samworth Academy Bramhall Road Bilborough Nottingham, NG8 4HY View Location	13 Amber Valley Over 18’s Peer to Peer group Amber Valley Over 18’s Peer to Peer group 17:00 – 19:00 13 December 2022 A safe space for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. Jack in a Box 1 Barclay Building High Street Ripley , DE5 3AE View Location Ashfield LGBT+ Hub Ashfield LGBT+ Hub 18:00 – 20:00 13 December 2022 Monthly Meet Up In the private room on the right-hand side from 6pm until 8pm-ish, so pop in and say hi https://www.facebook.com/AshfieldLGBTHub/ Cricketers Arms, 192 Nuncargate Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 9AG Cricketers Arms 192 Nuncargate Rd Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 9AG View Location Pride of Men, 30’s to 50’s Social Group - Saturday Catch Up Pride of Men, 30’s to 50’s Social Group - Saturday Catch Up 19:30 13 December 2022 Bizspace - Park Row, Nottingham 35 Park Row Nottingham, Notts NG1 6EE View Location	14 Belper LGBT+ Youth Club Belper LGBT+ Youth Club 17:30 – 19:00 14 December 2022 An Inclusive Youth Club for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. No 28 28 Market Pl, Belper, DE56 1FZ View Location Rainbow Carols, St Johns Church, Carrington NG5 2DP Rainbow Carols, St Johns Church, Carrington NG5 2DP 19:00 14 December 2022 A Christmas service for and with the LGBT+ community, our allies, and our friends St John's Church and Community Centre Mansfield Rd, Carrington Nottingham, NG5 2DP	15 Genderphoria Genderphoria 17:00 – 18:30 15 December 2022 Genderphoria is a Nottingham based community youth group supporting transgender people aged 13-18 years. This group offers a safe and supporting place to explore gender identity, find out about trans gender, meet other young trans youth and just be yourself. If you're interested in attending Genderphoria, email genderphoria@gmail.com or message on Facebook or Instagram at @genderphorianotts The Wellbeing Centre 73 Hounds Gate Nottingham, NG1 6bb View Location	16 Nottingham Invasion Social Nottingham Invasion Social 21:00 16 December 2022 Nottingham's ONLY 'Trans' night out. 3rd Friday EVERY month. 11 years and counting! This is a night which starts at the most friendly LGBT pub in town, 'The New Foresters'. We then crawl our way around a few pubs and clubs and then head back to the New Foresters for late-night food, drinks and eventually home... This night out is for TGirls, Boys, Partners, Allies and Friends! Come one, come all! Third Friday of every month starting at 9 pm till late! The New Foresters Pub St Anns St Nottingham, View Location	17 Jingle Ball Christmas Ex-Drag-A-Ganza Jingle Ball Christmas Ex-Drag-A-Ganza 18:00 – 04:00 17 December 2022 – 18 December 2022 These Ho-Ho-Hoe’s will be serving you their JINGLE BALLS CHRISTMAS EX-DRAG-A-GANZA!! They’ll be tucking their ‘Pigs in blankets’ for your festive pleasures!! Hosted by the formidable Tess Tickles Saturday December 17th 6pm until 4am at the New Foresters The New Foresters Pub St Anns St Nottingham, View Location
18 Jingle Ball Christmas Ex-Drag-A-Ganza Jingle Ball Christmas Ex-Drag-A-Ganza 18:00 – 04:00 17 December 2022 – 18 December 2022 These Ho-Ho-Hoe’s will be serving you their JINGLE BALLS CHRISTMAS EX-DRAG-A-GANZA!! They’ll be tucking their ‘Pigs in blankets’ for your festive pleasures!! Hosted by the formidable Tess Tickles Saturday December 17th 6pm until 4am at the New Foresters The New Foresters Pub St Anns St Nottingham, View Location Hyking Dykes Hyking Dykes 10:30 – 16:00 18 December 2022 Hyking Dykes walks are usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month. For details go to www.nottinghamhd.org.uk/ Nottingham Lions Football Club Nottingham Lions Football Club 16:00 – 18:00 18 December 2022 Nottingham Lions (nottslions.com) train most Sundays, 4-6pm, at Gresham Sports Park (NG2 7YF). Interested people should get in touch via our FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/nottinghamlionsfc or email nottinghamlionsfc@gmail.com to check our training schedule, and to get info on what's required to attend. Everyone is welcome regardless of fitness, gender and football ability - we love meeting new people and helping them develop their skills and confidence on the pitch. We play in the national GFSN league, and a regional MUL league, and away games are often accompanied by nights out in the host city. First session is a free trial. 18+ only. Gresham Sports Park NG2 7YF View Location	19 Trans Supporters' Group Trans Supporters' Group 19:00 – 22:00 19 December 2022 For friends, parents, partners of trans people to support each other and exchange information Broadway Cinema - Mezzanine Bar 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham, NG1 3AL Badminton Social Badminton Social 19:30 – 21:30 19 December 2022 Badminton Social - Nottingham, is an LGBT-friendly group that meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) to socialise and play badminton The group consists of mostly gay men, and aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone, LGBT or otherwise, who would enjoy socialising over a game of badminton. Badminton Social attracts players with a wide range of badminton ability, including those looking to improve their game. Sessions will involve you partnering different people in a variety of doubles games. It's an opportunity to meet new people in a social context, make friends and get some exercise Samworth Academy Bramhall Road Bilborough Nottingham, NG8 4HY View Location	20 Alfreton LGBT+ Youth Club Alfreton LGBT+ Youth Club 17:30 – 19:00 20 December 2022 An Inclusive Youth Club for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. Fortnightly on Tuesdays 5.30-7 PM Blackwell Community Centre Woburn Close, Blackwell, ALFRETON,, Derbyshire DE55 5HH View Location	21 Wolfpack Project LGBT+ Huddle Wolfpack Project LGBT+ Huddle 18:00 21 December 2022 We run an LGBT+ Huddle for young people aged 16-35 who are struggling with loneliness. It’s a safe space to come and meet new people, chill out and do some activities such as games or craft. We meet at Broadway Cinema either in the café or their Lounge. Currently, it’s on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3:30-5pm. This is under review and may change in the new year. Broadway Cinema Lounge/Cafe 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL View Location	22 Genderphoria Genderphoria 17:00 – 18:30 22 December 2022 Genderphoria is a Nottingham based community youth group supporting transgender people aged 13-18 years. This group offers a safe and supporting place to explore gender identity, find out about trans gender, meet other young trans youth and just be yourself. If you're interested in attending Genderphoria, email genderphoria@gmail.com or message on Facebook or Instagram at @genderphorianotts The Wellbeing Centre 73 Hounds Gate Nottingham, NG1 6bb View Location Nottingham Chameleons Social Nottingham Chameleons Social 20:00 – 21:00 22 December 2022 "We’re a social and support group for anyone on the transgender spectrum, their families, and friends. We started back in the early 80s when being Out just wasn’t an option. The group is one of the longest-running groups for the UK transgender community." Meetings are Second and Fourth Thursday of each month starting at 8pm Temple Community Centre, Nottingham Road, Nuthall, Nottingham, , NG16 1DP	23 Ripley LGBT Youth Club Ripley LGBT Youth Club 17:30 – 19:00 23 December 2022 An Inclusive Youth Club for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. youthclub@lgbtcollective.co.uk Greenwich Park Community Centre, Derbyshire,, DE5 3AY	24
25 Nottingham Lions Football Club Nottingham Lions Football Club 16:00 – 18:00 25 December 2022 Nottingham Lions (nottslions.com) train most Sundays, 4-6pm, at Gresham Sports Park (NG2 7YF). Interested people should get in touch via our FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/nottinghamlionsfc or email nottinghamlionsfc@gmail.com to check our training schedule, and to get info on what's required to attend. Everyone is welcome regardless of fitness, gender and football ability - we love meeting new people and helping them develop their skills and confidence on the pitch. We play in the national GFSN league, and a regional MUL league, and away games are often accompanied by nights out in the host city. First session is a free trial. 18+ only. Gresham Sports Park NG2 7YF View Location	26	27 Amber Valley Over 18’s Peer to Peer group Amber Valley Over 18’s Peer to Peer group 17:00 – 19:00 27 December 2022 A safe space for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. Jack in a Box 1 Barclay Building High Street Ripley , DE5 3AE View Location	28 Belper LGBT+ Youth Club Belper LGBT+ Youth Club 17:30 – 19:00 28 December 2022 An Inclusive Youth Club for young people who identify as LGBT+ plus allies to the LGBT+ community. No 28 28 Market Pl, Belper, DE56 1FZ View Location	29 Genderphoria Genderphoria 17:00 – 18:30 29 December 2022 Genderphoria is a Nottingham based community youth group supporting transgender people aged 13-18 years. This group offers a safe and supporting place to explore gender identity, find out about trans gender, meet other young trans youth and just be yourself. If you're interested in attending Genderphoria, email genderphoria@gmail.com or message on Facebook or Instagram at @genderphorianotts The Wellbeing Centre 73 Hounds Gate Nottingham, NG1 6bb View Location	30	31 Gladrags Club Night Gladrags Club Night 20:30 – 02:00 31 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 GLADRAGS is a Nottingham based LGBTQ+ club-night celebrating music, fashion & culture. 8 performers 2 drag shows Rough Trade 5 Broad Street Nottingham, NG1 3AJ View Location

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