Ethnic and cultural groups
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- Black African & Caribbean
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- South Asian & Middle Eastern
- Spanish Speakers
Black African & Caribbean
Kaleidoscope
This group meets once a month on a Tuesday and is aimed at black gay, bisexual and men who
have sex with men of Caribbean and or African heritage regardless of HIV status. Sessions
include discussions, workshops and social events.
It aims to provide educational/information based meetings with a strong emphasis on the social, community element in a fun, relaxed, informal way.
| Telephone: | 020 7791 2855 |
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| Email: | kaleidsoscope@positiveeast.org.uk |
| Website: | www.gaymenswellbeing.com |
| Address: | Positive East 159 Mile End Road London E1 4AQ |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Email, phone or check website for details |
| Where: | Positive East, Stepney |
| How much: | Free |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
rukus!
rukus! is a ground breaking cutting edge enterprise dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the best in challenging, provocative works by Black Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Queer artists nationally and internationally.
It delivers an innovative program of events including screenings, workshops, debates and forums, film projects, performances, exhibitions, live international link - ups, artists talks, work in progress, spoken word, new media and club based interventions.
If you are an artist, individual, organisation or business and would like to be added to the mailing list, or would like to find out about sponsorship, collaboration and investment in current or future projects, please get in touch.
| Telephone: | Ajamu on 07813 823 095 |
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| Email: | info@rukus.co.uk |
| Website: | www.rukus.co.uk |
| Address: | rukus! PO Box 53614 London SE24 0WS |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email, phone or check website for details |
| Where: | Local, Regional and National |
| How much: | Free |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Oriental
LYC London
Started in 1983, LYC London is the world's largest gay sports and social club offering a
safe space for both men and women from the East and West to meet and make lasting friendships.
The group meets for tennis every Friday evening, badminton every Sunday afternoon and karaoke and club night every Sunday from 19.30 at the Edge in Soho Square on the second and third floors in the Alfresco and Club bars – food is available until 9pm each week. Other special events include the LYC Factor singing contest. Finalists are selected from four qualifying rounds that take place on the last Sunday of each month from January to April. The final takes place in Heaven nightclub in May with over £1,000 of prizes to be won. There is also a ten pin bowling group that meets every fortnight at the Trocadero at Piccadilly Circus as well as various other special events that the group runs such as Chinese and Thai New Year parties and the annual badminton tournament – visit the website for latest information.
The group has over 800 members of all ages and welcomes people from all sections of the LGBT community – including a ‘first contact’ meeting service for new members.
| Email: | lycsecretary@hotmail.com |
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| Website: | www.lyclondon.com |
| Address: | BCM Wisdom, London WC1N 3XX |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | See website for details |
| Where: | See website for details |
| How much: | £5 per year. Entrance to the Edge is free to members who can also bring in one guest for £2 each week; non-members £5. The cost of the sports groups vary |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Portuguese Speakers
Grupo Vidas
This is a mixed sexuality social/support group for Portuguese-speaking people who are HIV-positive. The group meets once a month - call or email for details. It usually meets at the Soho Health Centre for Health in Soho Square. There are around 40 members, with no age restrictions. There is no membership fee and meals after the meeting are usually paid for by the Naz Project London. If you want to attend, contact Jose on the number or email below. You must be Portuguese speaking and HIV-positive to join this group.
| Telephone: | 020 8741 1879 |
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| Email: | vidas@naz.org.uk |
| Website: | www.naz.org.uk |
| Address: | c/o Naz Project London, Palingswick House, 241 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9LP |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
South Asian & Middle Eastern
Dost
This group is for South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African men who have sex with men. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month at a central London location and offers a mixture of support and themed workshops for men of all ages, addressing individual, community and faith concerns. Occasionally there are social events which may not fall on the scheduled date for the meeting (for example, a trip somewhere or a cinema or theatre outing). Please call or email to check before attending a meeting.
| Telephone: | 020 8741 1879 |
|---|---|
| Email: | ibrahim@naz.org.uk |
| Website: | www.naz.org.uk |
| Address: | c/o Naz Project, Palingswick House, 241 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | N/A |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Spanish Speakers
Amigos
A social support group for Spanish speaking HIV positive gay and bisexual men. The group meets at different venues and is open to men only; there are no age restrictions. You must be Spanish speaking and HIV positive to join.
| Telephone: | Carlos on 020 8741 1879 |
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| Email: | carlos@naz.org.uk |
| Website: | www.naz.org.uk |
| Address: | c/o Naz Project, Palingswick House, 241 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Second Saturday of the month |
| Where: | Phone for details |
| How much: | Free |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
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