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

However, we meet at Manchester Central Library usually on the first Wednesday monthly 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:

Tuesday, 6 June – Legacy of ’67, The Symposium, Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS – 10.00am – 5.00pm – Booking via Eventbrite £5.00/Free

Presentations, discussion and debate exploring changes in attitude towards LGBT+ people since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act.

Engaging, stimulating, conversational, discursive, thought provoking, funny, participatory and open to everyone.

Wednesday, 7 June – Working Class Movement Library (limited to 15 people – all spaces taken)

We are meeting in The Waterhouse Pub, Princess Street, Manchester for lunch at 12.00 noon. We will take bus to Salford at 1.30pm to visit the library for a tour including LGBT+ archives.

Thursday, 8 June – Meeting – Cross Street Chapel – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Thursday, 8 June, 7.30pm – Show: 30 and Out at 53two, Arch 19, Watson Street, Manchester M3 4LP (limited to 10 people – all tickets taken)

On her 30th birthday, Kit left her twenties, her boyfriend and the closet. While her friends marry, have babies and get mortgages, she is starting from scratch in a whirlwind of drugs, clubs and heartbreak.

Join Kit in this hilarious, sexy and painful portrayal of what it means to start life all over again. Is it too late to be a lesbian? Does she need a cat and an undercut? Will coming out complete her?

Using touching interviews, innovative projection and powerful storytelling, Sinclair takes us on a memorable journey about drawing your own blueprint, discovering identity and losing yourself along the way.

It’s a coming out story … decades late to the party.

Alongside the show is an online library of interviews with lesbians of all ages to celebrate the diversity of the lesbian community.

This show includes descriptions of sexual acts, homophobia and substance abuse. Every show will include captions which are embedded into the design of the show.

Wednesday, 14 June – Meeting at Manchester Central Library – 2.00pm – 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, 15 June – Coach trip to Llangollen

Meet National Express Coach Station, Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3JF at 10.00am. Coach leaves at 10.30am and returns at 4.30pm.

Saturday, 17 June – Salford Pink Picnic, Peel Park, Salford M5 4WU – to be arranged

Wednesday, 21 June – Exhibitions at School of Digital Arts (SODA), 14 Higher Chatham Street, Manchester M15 6ED (including photographs of Out In The City members)

Meet at Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station (Stand J) at 12.00pm. We will have lunch in On The Eighth Day Cafe. After lunch we will visit the exhibitions.

Thursday, 22 June – Party – Cross Street Chapel – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

We will be having a PARTY!!! Wolf will be performing, fantastic buffet and raffle.

Wednesday, 28 June – Blackpool Model Village & Gardens – to be organised

Wednesday, 5 July – Castlefield Viaduct – 12.00 noon

Meet at Deansgate / Castlefield Tram Stop at 11.45pm for visit to the Viaduct at 12.00 noon. Lunch afterwards.

Thursday, 6 July – Meeting – Cross Street Chapel – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 12 July – Meeting at Manchester Central Library – 2.00pm – 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”.

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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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Also have a look at our other pages: Trips & Adventures, Photos, Resources, Audios & Videos, Timelines (Dropdown menu to see: LGBTQ+ Timeline, LGBT+ History Timeline, Significant Events Timeline and LGBT+ History in Manchester).