Workshops run by PACE

PACE offers a wide range of FREE workshops and groups for gay and bisexual men in London. Workshops are a rare opportunity to meet other gay men in a non-scene environment. PACE workshops look at different aspects of gay life, from bars and cruising to sex and relationships and everything else in between. We run workshops in a safe, friendly and relaxed way, with a mix of activities that allow people to participate in a way that's right for them.

The PACE Groupwork service provides workshops addressing a range of issues. If you know the dates of the course you want to attend, just call 020 7700 1323 or email workshops@pacehealth.org.uk to book a place.

Otherwise, select from the following list for more information about specific PACE courses, including forthcoming dates.

Click for more information about PACE workshops, including details about the people who lead the workshops and answers to some frequently asked questions.

Workshops for Black and Asian men:

The Black Connection
MASTI

Workshops for HIV-positive men:

Positive Hub
When Positive Meets Negative
Positively Speaking
Sex Positive

Workshops for negative and untested men:

When Positive Meets Negative

Workshops about self-esteem and identity:

Friend Or Foe
MASTI
Sexual Debut
Twentysomething?

Workshops about sex and sexuality:

Out of Control
Risky Business
Sexual Debut

The Black Connection
Held on	3rd Sunday of the month
Next date	15th August picnic from 2.30pm at Soho square
Location	To be confirmed.
Facilitators	Dennis L Carney & Anthony Johnson
Booking	You can book online.

The Black connection is a monthly group where Black gay and bisexual men come together to meet, talk, socialise and share experiences about their lives in a supportive and attitude free environment. There will be opportunities for participants to network and connect with other Black men, exploring the challenges they face and issues affectiing their lives. All Black African, Black British and Black Caribbean men are welcome to attend this popular group. The group meets on the third Sunday of the month and is facilitated by experienced Black groupworkers Dennis L Carney and Anthony Johnson.

Friend Or Foe
If you would like to be informed when new dates have been set for this and other workshops, please subscribe to the PACE newsletter.

Are you a good friend to yourself or your own worst enemy? Friend or Foe is a weekend workshop on self-esteem, exploring how you can relate to yourself in more compassionate, supportive and constructive ways and move away from being critical, nasty or destructive to yourself. Participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshop.

MASTI
If you would like to be informed when new dates have been set for this and other workshops, please subscribe to the PACE newsletter.

MASTI is an opportunity for Asian Gay/Bi men to talk with other Asian Gay/Bi men. To discuss their experiences of sex, relationships and life, explore their culture, identity, religion and sexuality. The weekend will develop confidence to make stronger informed decisions by a mix of fun reflective activities in a confidential safe place. Participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshop before booking.

Out of Control
Begins	Friday 24th September at 6.30 pm
Continues	Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September (10am to 5pm)
Finishes	Sunday 26th September at 5pm
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, Islington, London N7 9JL
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst and Tim Foskett
Booking	You can book online.

Do you feel Out of Control about sex? This weekend is for gay men who are unhappy about the amount of sex they are having. The weekend will explore ways to gain control and develop a sex life that is right for you. Participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshop before booking.

Positive Hub
Held on	The last Sunday of the month from 6.30pm to 9pm
Next date	Sunday 26th September 2010
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, Islington, London N7 9JL
Facilitators	Sanjay Kumar
Booking	You can book online.

Positive Hub is a different space for positive men, where we can talk and engage in a new type of positive community. We will create this space together as positive men. It will be a place for connection, honesty, laughter and exploration. It will not be a place for invited speakers and dead-end conversations. Positive Hub meets on the last Sunday of each month. All positive men welcome.

When Positive Meets Negative
If you would like to be informed when new dates have been set for this and other workshops, please subscribe to the PACE newsletter.

To provide an opportunity for HIV positive, negative and untested men to talk about their experiences of mixed status sex and/or relationships and, where desired, gain ideas for managing difficulties or concerns. Please note that participants are expected to commit to all three workshops (i.e. Fri, Sat & Sun) PACE have booked two RAD registered Sign Interpreters for a deaf participant at this workshop so we have extra spaces reserved for other deaf/hearing impaired attendees - please contact workshops@pacehealth.org.uk for more info

Positively Speaking
Begins	Friday 29th October at 6.30pm at 6.30pm
Continues	Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st (10am to 5pm)
Finishes	Sunday 31st October at 5pm
Location	To be confirmed.
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst & Tim Foskett
Booking	You can book online.

Do you want to talk with other HIV positive men about sex, relationships and life? Positively Speaking is a weekend workshop for gay men living with the virus to talk with other men and find their own way forward. (Fri eve, Sat & Sun all day - participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshops)

Risky Business
1 day	Every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Location	Kairos in Soho Activities Space, Meeting Room, Archer Chambers, 9 Archer Street, London W1D 7AX
Facilitators	Dennis L Carney & Alfred Hurst
Booking	You can book online.

Do you find it a challenge to maintain safer sex? Is your sex life feeling out of control? Recently been prescribed PEP or used PEP in the past? Find it difficult to talk to someone? Risky Business is a weekly on-going group where you will be able to share and talk about your experience with other gay/bi men, gain insight and make changes in your life. Risky Business runs as a drop-in support group, meaning you do not commit to coming each week.

Sexual Debut
Begins	Thursday 7th October at 6.30pm
Continues	Every Thursday for 8 weeks to 25th November and Saturday 9th October (10am to 5pm)
Finishes	Thursday 25th November at 9.30pm
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, Islington, London N7 9JL
Facilitators	Dennis L Carney & Sanjay Kumar
Booking	You can book online.

Are you new to the scene or just coming out? Sexual Debut is a 8 week programme which will give you an opportunity to explore with other gay/bi men what coming out really means for you. Coming out, for most men, is an on-going process rather than a one-off event. You will gain skills on how to negotiate in the gay scene and build your confidence around sex & relationships in a safe and supportive environment. Develop your communication and assertiveness skills to help you make the right decisions. Participants are asked to commit to all the days of the workshop to get the most for themselves.

Twentysomething?
Held on	The third Monday of the month from 6.15 to 9.15
Next date	Monday 20th September 2010
Location	Kairos in Soho Activities Space, Meeting Room, Archer Chambers, 9 Archer Street, London W1D 7AX
Facilitators	Dennis L Carney & Sanjay Kumar
Booking	You can book online.

The gay world has changed beyond recognition over the last 40 years, and the options and life choices available to gay/bi men in their 20s are many and varied. Twentysomething? is a monthly drop-in group for gay/bi men in their 20s to talk about sex, relationships and gay life in the 21st century.

Sex Positive
If you would like to be informed when new dates have been set for this and other workshops, please subscribe to the PACE newsletter.

An opportunity for HIV positive men to talk with other men about their experiences of sex, relationshiops and life, with the purpose of gaining insight and understanding, and where desired, support and ideas for making changes in the future. Participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshop before booking.