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:

Thursday, 30 June – PARTY! – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Compere Ken with Wolf headlining. RSVP for catering purposes.

Friday, 1 July and Sunday, 3 July – 7.30pm – “The Day The World Came To Huddersfield”

The story of the 1981 Pride Parade, The Kings Arms Theatre, 11 Bloom Street, Salford M3 6AN – £10 / £8

Wednesday, 6 July – Meeting – Chief Librarian’s Office, Manchester Central Library – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Take lift to 3rd Floor, turn left towards Meeting Rooms

Thursday, 7 July – Bee Corner – Visit to an apiary, Regent Trading Estate, Salford M5 4DE – 2.00pm

Meet for lunch at The Waterhouse, Princess Street, Manchester at 12.00 noon. We will take the bus to Salford at 1.30pm.

Wednesday, 13 July – Lytham St Annes – details to be confirmed

Thursday, 14 July – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 20 July – James Barr, Frog & Bucket Comedy Club – 8.00pm

People keep telling James he’s ‘too gay’. ‘Straight Jokes’ is his fabulous reply – an hour of hilarious jokes. We have a limited number of tickets (just 3 left).

Thursday, 21 July – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 27 July – Coach trip to Speedwell Cavern and Chapel-en-le-Frith

Meet at Chorlton Street Bus Station at 10.00am. Coach leaves at 10.30am and returns at 4.00pm.

Thursday, 28 July – Meeting – Cross St Chapel – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday, 3 August – Meeting – Chief Librarian’s Office, Manchester Central Library – 2.00 – 4.00pm

Take lift to 3rd Floor, turn left towards Meeting Rooms

A DATE FOR THE DIARY …..

25 September – Bury Pride Rainbow Train – Please let us know if interested as soon as possible, so we can make a group booking

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.

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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).