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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 6h

Our guys are at the World Mental Health Day 2025 community marketplace today, coordinated by the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service at Kirkgate Market ❤️ Lots of groups & services available until 3pm to chat about social and support in Leeds! #MentalHealthMatters #TacklingIsolation #MakeFriendsInLeeds

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 22h

Along with a number of other epic community groups, we’ll be at Kirkgate Market tomorrow from 11am til 3pm for the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service event to mark World Mental Health Day 2025. Drop by to say hello & chat to us about all our social & volunteering opportunities in Leeds ❤️

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 1d

Another wonderful evening at our monthly LGBTQ+ Social Space & Support Hub. We’re really humbled to be able to curate this powerful environment to bring our diverse communities together each month, sharing a meal and a few hours with excellent company #MakeFriendsInLeeds

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 3d

Some of the Sunday team! Our three midweek sessions are already fully booked, but we have capacity on our three hours this Sunday to welcome you along - free membership, pay as you play, fun & friendly focus on the courts 🏸 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #SocialBadminton #MakeFriendsInLeeds #AsylumSeekersWelcome

Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 3d

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Angels LGBT+ Social Space & Support Hub, Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 5:00 PM | Meetup

Join the Angels of Freedom for our monthly FREE café social, serving up hot food (usually hearty homemade veg soup & a roll), snacks, cakes hot & cold drinks. We have lots

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 4d

Saturday squad! We beat Storm Amy by finding a gap in the rain, shortly before the skies opened at 1pm ⛈️

We’re on the pitch every Saturday delivering our FREE two hour LGBTQ+ social football training, and you are invited to join us!

#Leeds #LGBTQplus #AsylumSeekersWelcome #MakeFriendsInLeeds

Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 4d

Our Angels Abdul & Afsatu are covering the pop up stall this evening, so drop by to say hello if you’re in the Viaduct & find out about our sport, support and social activities in Leeds 🏳️‍🌈 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #CompassionateLeeds #AsylumSeekersWelcome #MakeFriendsInLeeds

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 5d

Join us on the pitch today for our weekly FREE two hour football training session, open for all skill & fitness levels - have fun & make friends ⚽️ Training starts at 11am @ PowerLeague Leeds Central 🏳️‍🌈

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 5d

We’ll still be on the pitch tomorrow! Join us at 11am tomorrow for our FREE 2 hour LGBTQ+ led football session, all skills and fitness levels welcome ⚽️

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Pride of Place Leeds @popleeds.bsky.social · 6d

Part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Looking to meet new people?

Pride Place are seeking volunteers to meet & greet at our community social events, Wednesdays 2.30 - 4.30pm

Interested? Email [email protected]
@outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈 @markumpleby.bsky.social · 7d

It was a fabulous Pride Church Leeds service last night at Leeds Minster as we celebrated the start of #blackhistorymonth 🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ It was wonderfully led by Rev Heston and Lydia, with amazing input by friends of @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social & others! Our next service is Wednesday 12th Nov 7pm #lgbti+

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 10d

That was so much fun! We’ve teamed up with Leeds LGBTQ+ Consortium to offer swim & gym session to our group members. We witnessed so much joy splashing around in the pool ❤️ #Leeds #LGBTQplus #QueerLeeds #AsylumSeekersWelcome #LeedsLovesDiversity #InclusiveLeeds #QueerSports #MakeFriendsInLeeds

Group of 10 standing outside Bramley Baths

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 11d

Our Saturday stall at Viaduct is in place until 8pm - here to chat about all our community activities in Leeds (and beyond) - say hi 👋🏼 #Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #RefugeesWelcome #QueerLeeds #MakeFriendsInLeeds

Volunteers George, Greta & Diana at the stall

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 12d

Every week we see football bringing people together across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.. creating a space for connection, joy & belonging.

From asylum seekers to long-time locals, from first-timers to seasoned players, thank you to everyone who shows up, supports, and makes this happen ❤️

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 12d

Come say hello if you’re about! Our Angels are in Queens Court until 8pm, then out & about in the area until around 11pm. Friendly faces, community information and a bag full of sweets!
#Leeds #LGBTQplus #LeedsLovesDiversity #InclusiveLeeds #AsylumSeekersWelcome #BeSafeFeelSafe #MakeFriendsInLeeds

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Pride of Place Leeds @popleeds.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on Weds 15 Oct for our regular LGBTQ+ social games night!

6.30 - 9 pm at Pride Place @ Flamingos LS1 6DX

Come with friends, or on your own, bring a game or play ours!

£3 entry (concession tickets available - pay-as-you-can)

@outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social

poster with a yellow background and various gaming icons such as dice, figurines and counters all in the pride place colour themes of pink, blue, green and yellow. Text: Pride Place @ Flamingos by pride of place. Wednesday 15th October 2025. Games Night. BYOBG - Bring your Own Board Games! Join us for an LGBTQ+ social gaming evening at Pride Place @ Flamingos. Come alone or with friends, bring a game to play or enjoy one of ours! 6.30-9.pm £3 entry. More info: www.PridePlace.org.uk

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 13d

#SomeoneIKnew online campaign launch this Saturday www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/someoneikn...

Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 13d

We’re joining the community marketplace next week to mark World Mental Health Day — come say hi and find out what we’re up to in Leeds, building a healthier, more connected queer community!

Leeds Kirkgate Market, Thursday 9 October 11am til 3pm

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 15d

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Providing LGBTQ+ community safety and support in the compassionate city of Leeds

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Bisexual Visibility Day #BiVisDay #BisexualPride #ProudBisexual ❤️

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 17d

Join us at The Bad Mittens - Tuesday @ GRYPHON www.meetup.com/the-bad-mitt...

The Bad Mittens - Tuesday @ GRYPHON, Tue, Sep 23, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Find Meetup events so you can do more of what matters to you. Or create your own group and meet people near you who share your interests.

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 17d

@queersportsleeds.bsky.social

QR code for group - visit tagged account for info

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 18d

We spent two joyful hours dancing in the rain yesterday, showing off our fancy footwork as we sashayed across the pitch. Rain never dampens our spirits—when our community comes together for some friendly football, we embrace every moment ⚽️ #Leeds #LGBTQplus #MakeFriendsInLeeds #AsylumSeekersWelcome

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 18d

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Dykes Against Airstrikes – Hiking the Length of Gaza Strip

Help Dykes Who Hike raise money to support Amos Trust

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Angels of Freedom CIC @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social · 18d

The Grassroots Sport Lottery results are in!

A winning ticket is potentially a week away, we thank you for your continued support.

If you haven't signed up yet visit our page - www.thegrassrootssportlottery.co.uk/support/ange...

Have a great weekend everyone!

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