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 groupworks@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
Positive Lives
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:

Getting Intimate
Out of Control
Risky Business
Sexual Debut
Sex Programme

The Black Connection
Held on	3rd Sunday of the month from 6.00 to 9.00
Next date	Sunday 21st February 2010
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, London, N7 9LJ
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 from 6-9pm (doors open at 5.30pm) at PACE and is facilitated by experienced Black groupworkers Dennis L Carney and Anthony Johnson.

Friend Or Foe
Begins	Thursday 18th February at 6.30pm
Continues	Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st 10am to 5pm
Finishes	Sunday 21st February 5pm
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, London, N7 9LJ
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst and Tim Foskett
Booking	You can book online.

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. Please make sure you can attend all three days of the workshop (Thurs eve, Sat & Sun all day) before booking your place.

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

Do you want to get more intimate? Do you find getting close difficult, confusing or scary? Getting Intimate is a weekend workshop exploring the art of intimacy and relationship skills. All gay/bi men welcome, whether or not in a relationship.

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 about their experiences of sex, relationships and life, with the purpose of gaining insight and understanding, and where desired, support and ideas for making changes in the future. Delivered in Association with The Naz Project

Out of Control
Begins	Friday 26th February 2010 at 6.30 pm
Continues	Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th Feb (10am to 5pm)
Finishes	5 pm, Sunday 28th Feb 2010
Location	Kairos in Soho Activities Space, Meeting Room, Archer Chambers, 9 Archer Street, London W1D 7AX
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst and Dennis L Carney
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 or kind of sex they are having. The weekend will explore ways to gain control and develop a sex life that is right for you. (Thur/Fri eve, Sat & Sun all day - participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshops)

Positive Hub
Held on	The last Sunday of the month from 6.30pm to 9pm
Next date	Sunday 28th February 2010
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, Islington, London N7 9JL
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst & 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.

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

Do you want to talk with other HIV positive men about sex, relationships and life? Positively Speaking is workshop for gay men living with the virus to talk with other men and find their own way forward.

When Positive Meets Negative
Begins	Friday 12th February 2010 at 6.00 pm
Continues	Sat 13th & Sun 14th Feb (10am to 5pm)
Finishes	5 pm Sunday 14th February
Location	The Soho Centre, 29-30 Soho Square, London W1D 3QS
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst and Tim Foskett
Booking	You can book online.

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 19th March 2010 at 6.30pm
Continues	Sat 20th & Sun 21st Mar (10am to 5pm)
Finishes	Sunday 21st March 2010, 5pm
Location	To be confirmed.
Facilitators	Alfred Hurst and 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) 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

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 4th March 2010 at 6.30pm
Continues	Sat 6th Mar (10am-5pm) and 5 Thurs 11th, 18th, 25th Mar & 8th, 15th April (6.30-9.30pm) and finishes Sunday 18th April (10am-5pm)
Finishes	Sunday 18th April 2010, 5pm
Location	PACE, 34 Hartham Road, London, N7 9LJ
Facilitators	Dennis L Carney and Sanjay Kumar
Booking	You can book online.

Are you new to the scene or just coming out? Sexual Debut is a 7 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. 6 Thursdays: March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & April 8th, 15th (i.e. not 1st Apr) 6.30 to 9.30pm plus Saturday 6th Mar & Sunday 18th Apr 10am to 5pm. Book online now or email/call us (groupworks@pacehealth.org.uk 020 7700 1323) to find out more and register your interest.

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

The Sex Programme is an opportunity to explore your own sexuality with other gay/bi men in a safe, fun, respectful and challenging environment. Using individual and group exercises and assignments to do at home, you will focus first on how you relate to yourself sexually, and then move on to your sexual relationships with other people.

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.

Last spaces available - please email anthony.johnson@pacehealth.org.uk or call 020 7700 1323 now rather than booking online! An opportunity for HIV positive men to talk with other men about their experiences of sex, relationships and life, with the purpose of gaining insight and understanding, and where desired, support and ideas for making changes in the future. (Fri eve, Sat & Sun all day - participants are asked to commit to all three days of the workshop before booking)

Twentysomething?
Held on	The third Monday of the month from 6.15 to 9.15
Next date	Monday 15th February 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.