H&F is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month this February with a programme of free events in our libraries and beyond.
Everyone is welcome, find out more below.
Creative writing workshops: Gay in the 80s
5 + 12 February, 2pm
Venue to be confirmed.
Two-part workshop for members of the LGBTQ+ community aged 60+ to come together and engaged in a project creatively exploring the past.
Gay in the 80's workshop details
LGBTQ+ History Month Quiz Night
6 February, 7pm
Fulham Library, Fulham Road, SW6 5NX
Join West London Queer Project and drag queen Vanity Von Glow for a night of fun, prizes and a feast of sing-alongs, all to celebrate those whose shoulders we stand on.
Tickets include 2 bottles of wine, one red and one white, a bottle of prosecco and various soft drink options per table of 5 people. Attendees can also bring their own drinks.
Book your tickets for the quiz night.
Festival of Football
15 February, 11.30am
Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club, Syon Lane, TW7 5PN
Football is for everyone. So come and support teams from across London as they celebrate the beautiful game and raise awareness of football v homophobia and transphobia.
Find out more about the festival of football.
Specialised LGBTQ+ support
There's lot of organisations in London who can offer guidance, support and help to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the below to find one that's right for you:
- West London Queer Project
- Spectra CIC – specialising in support for transgender communities
- Families Together London
- London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
- Black and Brown Rainbow – specialising in support for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ residents
For younger residents, also check out:
If you're looking for health and wellbeing support for LGBTQ+ residents, visit:
If you know a member of the LGBTQ+ community from a migrant or refugee background who is looking for support. You can direct them to:
For support around LGBTQ+ identity and faith, useful charities include:
- Keshet LGBTQ+ who support Jewish residents
- One Body One Faith who support Christian residents
- Naz and Matt Foundation who support residents of all faiths
- Switchboard, a telephone line that residents can call for information, support and referral services for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Or for help for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse of violence, please contact Galop.