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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 1d

It's #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek 11th -18th October

At forum+ we stand against hate and for the LGBT community forumplus.org.uk/news-item/na...

Our charity is proud to work in #Camden & #Islington, two boroughs with a long history of inclusion & commitment to LGBT rights 🏳️‍🌈

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 5d

#NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek is from 11th – 18th October.

On Tuesday 14th October join online with forum+ to mark #NHCAW. Learn about hate crime, LGBT rights and the law 🏳️‍🌈

🎟️More info & booking at eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-h... 💻

#camden #islington #nationalnhcaw #nhcaw2025

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 8d

🚣🏽‍♀️Paddlesport is shown to improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress & enhance emotional wellbeing

We love our visits to the Pirate Castle in the heart of Camden & October is a wonderful month to join as the leaves change colour along Regent's Canal 🍂

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-at-r...

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 9d

Gardening is a great way to engage in the outdoors🌱

Our friends at Green Gaynes are running LGBT gardening sessions on Saturday 4th & 18th October. forum+ loved taking part in September & we’re so excited to be joining again on the 18th October🪴

🎟️ forumplus.org.uk/news-item/lg... 🏳️‍🌈

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 9d

forum+ is proud to join with St Luke's Community Centre for Cooking With Pride!

At the cookery class & social support group we learn culinary skills, how to cook low-budget nutritious meals and enjoy dining together👩🏽‍🍳

🎟️ More info & booking for Tue 7th October www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cooking-wi...

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 11d

Welcome to the forum+ October Newsletter

bit.ly/forumplusOct...

This month we're connecting across #Camden & #Islington at Cooking With Pride, LGBT Gardening Sessions, Rainbow Paddlers & at our online event for National Hate Crime Awareness Week.🏳️‍🌈

More info at [email protected]

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 16d

forum+ enjoyed a fun and fascinating day at Freshers Fair at London Met Uni

Thank you to everyone who visited our stall & to our friends at the Rainbow Room for the amazing opportunity to connect with so many students & staff during Welcome Week @londonmetuni.bsky.social🏳️‍🌈

#lgbt #connect #community

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 19d

💖💜💙Happy Bi Visibility Day 💖💜💙

Today and every day we celebrate our beautiful Bi community

Wishing all the Bi community in Camden & Islington a wonderful day of celebration and visibility 🎉

#bivisibility #bivisibilityday #camden #islington #bicommunity

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 20d

The forum+ autumn programme has got off to a busy start

Upcoming social support groups include all year round favourites Cooking With Pride & Rainbow Paddlers, alongside new autumn activities - gardening, museum tours & cosy indoor events 🍂

More info at www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2544905...

'So much to look forward to this autumn at forum+'

Tessa Havers-Strong from forum+ reveals what the organisation has planned for the LGBT+ community this autumn.

www.hamhigh.co.uk

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 23d

Connecting with nature for as little as 20 minutes a day can do wonders for your wellbeing

Our friends at The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are running LGBT gardening sessions🪴

forum+ is so excited to be joining on Sat 27th & places are available for tomorrow www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/argyle-pri... 👩🏼‍🌾

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · 27d

Are you an LGBT+ unpaid carer in Camden?

Camden LGBT+ Unpaid Carers Support (CLUCS), in collaboration with Camden Carers, is delighted to invite you to the September Social: Art & Creativity👩🏽‍🎨

🎟️ More info & registration at eventbrite.co.uk/e/camden-lgb... 🏳️‍🌈

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚣‍♀️Exercising near water and greenery has been shown to reduce anxiety, improve mental health and enhance emotional wellbeing.

We love our visits to the Pirate Castle in the heart of Camden and joining together for a peaceful paddle & friendly social

🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-at-r... 🏳️‍🌈

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢Contribute to Camden State of the Borough Report!

Camden Council is gathering insights about life in Camden - community, social connections, accessibility & safety

On Mon 22nd Sept Camden Council & forum+ are hosting a focus group discussion with LGBT+ residents forumplus.org.uk/news-item/co... 🏳️‍🌈

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Sep 3

forum+ enjoyed a recent visit to Kentish Town City Farm

We wandered by the gorgeous gardens & had so much fun meeting various animals happily enjoying their day on #KentishTownCityFarm👩🏽‍🌾🐐

At forum+ we love engaging outdoors and connecting with nature. Join with us bit.ly/Joinwithforu... 🏳️‍🌈

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Sep 3

This Sunday enjoy delicious street food, live music & boat themed fun at the Angel Canal Festival! 🎉

forum+ will be joining the festivities & if you would like to connect with our group please email [email protected]

More info on #AngelCanalFestival at angelcanalfestival.co.uk 🛶

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Sep 1

Welcome to the forum+ September Newsletter

bit.ly/September202...

This month we're connecting across #Camden & #Islington with activities & events at Camden Town Hall, Islington Museum, Rainbow Paddlers and at the Angel Canal Festival!

More info at [email protected]

#connect #community 🏳️‍🌈

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 27

forum+ works to connect LGBT people in #Camden & #Islington, improve wellbeing & combat social isolation in our local community

The forum+ September Newsletter, out on Friday, will have details of our upcoming social support groups🏳️‍🌈

Join with forum+ this September bit.ly/Joinwithforu...

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 13

forum+ hosts social support groups in #Camden & #Islington

Our charity works to connect LGBT people in Camden & Islington, improve wellbeing & combat social isolation in our local community 🏳️‍🌈

For more info visit bit.ly/Joinwithforu... or email [email protected]

#connect #community #charity

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 11

📣Share your Camden story for new LGBTQ+ Artwork!

Join with artist Ted Tinkler for an oral history & quilt-making project to celebrate Camden queer communities past & present!

To be part of this exciting project fill out forms.gle/epEGCG1fKETa... or email [email protected] by 15th August🏳️‍🌈

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 11

Connecting with nature for as little as 20 minutes a day can do wonders for your wellbeing

At forum+ we love engaging outdoors and exploring the beautiful green spaces across Camden & Islington🍃

On Thursday 21st August join our visit to Kentish Town City Farm eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-visi... 👩🏽‍🌾

forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 8

Paddlesport is shown to improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress & enhance emotional wellbeing

We love our monthly visits to the Pirate Castle in the heart of Camden and joining together for a peaceful paddle & social

🎟️More info & registration for Fri 15th August at bit.ly/AugustRainbo... 🛶

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 5

forum+ is so excited for our visit to Kentish Town City Farm!

On Thursday 21st August we will wander by the community gardens, wildlife pond & animal pasture areas where we'll see a variety of farm animals including cows, goats and pigs🐄🌱

🎟️ More info & booking at eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-visi...

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 4

forum+ is proud to join with St Luke's Community Centre for Cooking With Pride!

At the cookery class & social support group we learn culinary skills, how to cook low-budget nutritious meals and enjoy dining together👩🏽‍🍳

🎟️ More info & booking for Tue 5th August - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cooking-wi...

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Aug 1

Welcome to the forum+ August Newsletter

bit.ly/forumplusAug...

This month we're connecting across #Camden & #Islington at Cooking With Pride, Kentish Town City Farm, Rainbow Paddlers and at Queer Britain X Summer Sounds!🌞

For more info email [email protected]🏳️‍🌈

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forum+ @forumplus.bsky.social · Jul 31

It's almost August!🌞

The forum+ August Newsletter, out tomorrow, will have details of our upcoming social support groups: active, creative, nutritious and engaging!

This August join with forum+ & connect with the LGBT community in Camden & Islington bit.ly/Joinwithforu... 🏳️‍🌈

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