We meet weekly at Cross Street Chapel, 29 Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL on Thursdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

However, we meet on the first Wednesday monthly at Manchester Central Library from 2.00pm to 4.00pm (see details below).

The meetings are a drop-in and there is no need to book.

OUT IN THE CITY: A Safe Space

Out In The City is a social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people over 50 years of age. Its purpose is to offer the opportunity to chat, share a joke or news, or to  make friends and strengthen companionship amongst those who attend the group's meetings and trips.

A safe space is one in which everybody is respected regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, political opinion, or cultural tradition. 

Respect means that nobody is misgendered, ridiculed, verbally criticised or attacked for their orientation, personal identification or opinions. Respect does not mean that we all agree with each other - our differences are our own.

The real cultural, religious, political and social differences between us represent the strength and rich diversity of Out In The City. This respect for difference makes our group safe. It makes our meetings and gatherings safe for everybody. This is because we are a diverse group and diversity is who we are.

On Wednesdays (and occasionally other days), there are different activities, but you do need to book. Please contact us here. You are welcome to attend on one or both days.

Next activities:

25 September – Bury Pride Rainbow Train – 4.30pm – (fully booked)

Meet at Bolton Street Station, Bury. All aboooaaard! We hope you’re excited to be joining us on the 3rd Annual Bury Pride Rainbow train on Sunday 25 September!  

Celebrate Pride, join us, and experience a trip on East Lancashire Railway’s Heritage Steam Engine whilst enjoying Pride performances at Bolton Street Station, Rawtenstall and then back at Bolton Street and the Trackside Pub Bury.

Wednesday, 28 September – Visit to Haworth

Meet at Victoria Train Station at 10.00am. Train at 10.21am to Hebden Bridge followed by B3 Bronte Bus.

Thursday, 29 September – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 5 October – Meeting – Manchester Central Library – 2.00 – 4.00pm

We are meeting in the Chief Librarians’s Office, Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD. Take the lift to the third floor and turn left through the doors signed “Meeting Rooms”.

Thursday, 6 October – Trip out during the daytime – Meal out at Catering College – To Be Confirmed ???

Thursday, 6 October – New Show “GROOVE” at Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6JA – 7.30pm – 8.40pm, followed by after party (Tony Openshaw is doing a DJ Set) – £10 concessions

The show is based on the real stories and testimonies of LGBTQIA+ people across generations and featuring a fierce and mighty intergenerational cast of dancers and actors, GROOVE explores the dance floor as a place of protest, identity, belonging and desire.

Please note, this production contains the kinds of lighting and special effects you would find in a nightclub; this may include roving, rhythmic flashing, scanning and haze.

Wednesday, 12 October – Chill Factor – To be Confirmed – ???

Thursday, 13 October – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 19 October – Mini Cini, Ducie Street Warehouse, Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2TP – 2.00pm – 4.00pm – free viewing of the 1961 film “Victim”.

Thursday, 20 October – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 26 October – Visit to Manchester Airport, The Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham WA15 8XQ (Limited to 15 persons)

Meet at Piccadilly Train Station at 10.00am – train to the airport followed by bus to the Visitor Park.

Limited to 15 persons, we will have a tour of Concorde including boarding the famous G-BOAC aircraft, sitting in the luxury leather seats as the Concorde tour guide tells the story of the aircraft’s years of history.

The tour includes a brief visit to the flight deck. Afterwards we can visit a local pub (The Romper) or the cafe on site.

Thursday, 27 October – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 2 November – Meeting – Manchester Central Library – 2.00 – 4.00pm

We are meeting in the Chief Librarians’s Office, Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2 5PD. Take the lift to the third floor and turn left through the doors signed “Meeting Rooms”.

Thursday, 3 November – Backstage tour of Central Library – 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Meet at The Waterhouse pub for lunch at 12.00 noon prior to the tour.

Wednesday, 16 November – Liverpool Town Hall Tour (limited to 15 persons) – details to be confirmed

Please contact us here if you are interested in attending the trips. There is no need to book to attend the meetings – just turn up. However, you may contact us if you wish.

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