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:

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 (only 3 seats left)

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

Free tickets are limited to 2 per person.

If you are able to, please support by selecting a donation ticket of your choice to help keep the event free. PinkPLUS tickets are also available for purchase with prices starting at £25.00.

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. Please confirm you are coming for catering purposes. Contact us here.

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

There will also be a cooking demonstration “Cooking On a Budget” with Alex Connell.

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”.

Thursday, 13 July – Hip Hop Chip Shop & Walk around New Islington

Wednesday, 19 July – Richmond Tea Rooms

Thursday, 20 July – Meeting at Manchester Central Library (2.30pm – 4.30pm)

Wednesday, 26 July – To be organised

Thursday, 27 July – Meeting at Manchester Central Library

Wednesday, 2 August – Meeting at Manchester Central Library

Thursday, 3 August – Drag Addict at HOME Theatre

Wednesday, 9 August – Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford

Thursday, 10 August – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 16 August – Harrogate

Thursday, 17 August – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 23 August – Bramhall Hall

Thursday, 24 August – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 30 August – To be organised

Thursday, 31 August – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 6 September – Meeting at Manchester Central Library

Thursday, 7 September – Gladstone Pottery Museum

Wednesday, 13 September – To be organised  

Thursday, 14 September – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 20 September – Backstage tour of Bridgewater Hall 1.30pm

Thursday, 21 September – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 27 September – 1853 Restaurant

Thursday, 28 September – Meeting at Cross Street Chapel

Wednesday, 4 October – Meeting at Manchester Central Library

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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).