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:

Wednesday, 8 February – Lowry Theatre

Meet at Piccadilly Train Station at 11.30am. Tram to Media City. Lunch at one of the venues in Media City and visit to the exhibitions at the Lowry Theatre.

Thursday, 9 February – Meeting – Cross Street Chapel – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 15 February – Whitworth Art Gallery – (Un)Defining Queer Exhibition

Meet at Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station (Stand J) at 12.30pm. We will take the bus to The Turing Tap in the university area. After lunch we will visit the Whitworth Art Gallery.

Thursday, 16 February – Meeting – Cross Street Chapel – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

There will be a falls prevention workshop including general mobility advice and walking stick MOT’s with Buzz Manchester Health & Wellbeing.

Wednesday, 22 February – Oldham Art Gallery, 35 Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL

Meet at Victoria Train station at 11.30am. We will take the tram to Oldham Central, have a bite to eat and visit the Art Gallery.

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Wednesday, 22 February – Launch of Creative Writing Art Exhibition – 5.30pm – 8.00pm

LGBT Foundation, Fairbairn House (2nd Floor), 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ

Come and see artworks by members of Out In The City produced with Manchester Street Poem.

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Thursday, 23 February – Meeting – Cross Street Chapel – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 1 March – 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”.

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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