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HERe NI

A place for Lesbian and Bisexual Women

About us

Welcome to HERE NI

HERe NI is a community organisation and registered charity based in Belfast. We are here to support lesbian and bisexual women and our families and improve the lives of L & B women across Northern Ireland. We do this in lots of different ways: through providing information; peer support; facilitating training; lobbying government and agencies on your behalf, offering a community space for meeting and much more.

Our impact

At HERe NI, we offer a wide range of services. The services we offer range from offering a safe, community space, to training organisations, to running a number of groups.

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Events

We organize inclusive events for Women

Upcoming Events

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			Thursday August 1	Friday August 2	Saturday August 3	Sunday August 4 11:00 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together (ages 3-7) Family Group 11:00 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together (ages 3-7) Family Group 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Please see attached flyer for further details. Start Together is a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers and their children (age 3-7), hosted within the LGBTQIA+ Centre in Belfast on the first Sunday of every month. This group has a variety of events and activities including, games, arts and crafts, cookery, and more! We additionally run Start Together Rhyme Time, a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers and their children (age 0-3). Rhyme Time runs on the third Friday of every month and is hosted within the LGBTQIA+ Centre in Belfast. To register, or for more information, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org start together 3-7 august.png
Monday August 5	Tuesday August 6	Wednesday August 7 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm HERe NI: The LGBTQIA+ Movement in the North of Ireland: Where Are We Now? 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm HERe NI: The LGBTQIA+ Movement in the North of Ireland: Where Are We Now? St Mary's University College Belfast, 191 Falls Rd, Belfast BT12 6FE, UK This event explores the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement in the North post-1998 and addresses where the movement stands today. The panel will take a deep-dive into campaigns over the past 25 years, hearing from those involved in the early stages of the movement, to those covering policy issues today. For more information, please visit: https://buff.ly/4fqvavp The LGBTQIA+ Movement in the North of Ireland Where Are We Now (Instagram Post).png 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Everybody's Talking About Jamie 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Everybody's Talking About Jamie 14 College Square N, Belfast BT1 6AS, UK The WOW Group invites you to ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’, produced by The Rainbow Factory! Thank you to the Rainbow Factory who have provided us with reduced cost tickets (£5 per ticket)! The WOW Group are attending on Wednesday the 7th of August (meeting at 7:10 for a 7:30 show opening). If you would like to attend this event, please contact Jennifer to purchase a ticket at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org Tickets are limited, so please purchase ASAP if you wish to attend. This event is open to all lesbian and bisexual women aged 30+, new members welcome! 1.png	Thursday August 8	Friday August 9	Saturday August 10	Sunday August 11
Monday August 12 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm HERe NI: Start Together Paediatric First Aid Training 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm HERe NI: Start Together Paediatric First Aid Training 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Start Together are holding a Paediatric First Aid Training session on the 12th of August at 6:30pm in the Belfast LGBTQ+ Centre. This training session is open to LGBTQIA+ parents/ carers of children age 0-7. Spaces are limited, so registration is essential. To register, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org *Please note that this is an adult-only event! Start Together Paediatric First Aid Training August.png	Tuesday August 13 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour Online 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour Online Online If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman, why not log on, grab a cuppa and have a chat? Our online coffee hour is hosted via Zoom. Our online coffee hour runs on the second Tuesday of each month. We also host an in-person coffee hour on the fourth Tuesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org August Online Coffee Hour.png	Wednesday August 14	Thursday August 15	Friday August 16 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK *Please see attached flyer for more information* Start Together Rhyme Time is a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 0-3). Rhyme Time runs on the third Friday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. Additionally, Start Together runs a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 3-7) on the first Sunday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. To register, or for more information, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org August START TOGETHER SONG AND RHYME TIME.png	Saturday August 17	Sunday August 18
Monday August 19	Tuesday August 20 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI: Here Together Group (7+) 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI: Here Together Group (7+) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK *Please see attached flyer for more details. The Here Together Family Group is open to LGBTQIA+ parents/ carers and their children (7+). This month we are creating grass head friends! To register, or for more information, please contact Gráinne at: grainne.gibson@hereni.org _Grass Head Friends August Here Together.png	Wednesday August 21 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HEReNI Online WOW Group 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HEReNI Online WOW Group Online The WOW Group (Wednesday Older Women) is a space for older women (30+) who identify as lesbian or bi-sexual to meet, talk about important issues and have a laugh! The online WOW Group is hosted on the third Wednesday of each month. The WOW Group also runs in-person sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org August online WOW Group.png	Thursday August 22	Friday August 23	Saturday August 24 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm HERe NI: Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm HERe NI: Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon Guildhall Street, Guildhall St, Londonderry BT48, UK Did you spot us in the Foyle Pride 2024 Programme? Come join us at the Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon at the embankment behind Guildhall! Includes Face Painters, Arts & Crafts and MakeyUppers interactive storytelling performance of Mystery Bag. Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon Saturday 24th August 3pm - 5pm.png	Sunday August 25 All Day HERe NI: Here Together Clip 'n Climb Trip HERe NI: Here Together Clip 'n Climb Trip Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XT, UK The Here Together group is going on a trip to Clip ‘n Climb! Come join us for some climbing fun and food! The Here Together group is open to LGBTQIA+ parents/ carers and their children (age 7+). This event has a reduced cost per child, to pay/ register please contact Gráinne at: grainne.gibson@hereni.org *Time TBC Clip n' Climb here together august.png
Monday August 26	Tuesday August 27 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman, why not call in for a cuppa and chat over some biscuits? Our coffee hour is hosted in the community space of the Belfast LGBTQIA+ Centre. Our in-person coffee hour runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We also host an online coffee hour on the second Tuesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org August IP Coffee Hour.png 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project: LGBTQIA+ History Club 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project: LGBTQIA+ History Club The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project’s LGBTQIA+ History Club is the perfect opportunity to engage in local LGBTQIA+ history and heritage. The History Club is hosted on the last Tuesday of each month. For the Zoom link, or for more information, contact Joe at: joe@hereni.org August LGBT History Club Flyer.png	Wednesday August 28	Thursday August 29	Friday August 30	Saturday August 31

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	Tuesday October 1	Wednesday October 2	Thursday October 3	Friday October 4	Saturday October 5	Sunday October 6
Monday October 7	Tuesday October 8	Wednesday October 9 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Let It Out Breathwork 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Let It Out Breathwork 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Learn breathing techniques that will help to relieve stress and achieve a state of deep rest! The WOW Group is open to all lesbian and bisexual women age 30+ To register this session, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org Copy of Elevate Funding Flyer WOW.png	Thursday October 10	Friday October 11	Saturday October 12	Sunday October 13
Monday October 14	Tuesday October 15 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI Here Together Meet Up 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI Here Together Meet Up 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK The Here Together Group is open to all LGBTQIA+ families and their children (age 7+)! This group is great for you and your children to engage with other LGBTQIA+ families and take part in fun activities such as cooking, crafting and more! To register for this session, please contact Gráinne at: grainne.gibson@hereni.org june Here Together Family Picnic.png	Wednesday October 16 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group Online 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group Online 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK The WOW Group (Wednesday Older Women) is a space for older women (30+) who identify as lesbian or bi-sexual to meet, talk about important issues and have a laugh! The online WOW Group is hosted on the third Wednesday of each month. The WOW Group also runs in-person sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org October online WOW Group.png	Thursday October 17	Friday October 18 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK *Please see attached flyer for more information* Start Together Rhyme Time is a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 0-3). Rhyme Time runs on the third Friday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. Additionally, Start Together runs a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 3-7) on the first Sunday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. To register, or for more information, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org October START TOGETHER SONG AND RHYME TIME.png	Saturday October 19 11:00 am – 1:00 pm HERe NI Young Women's Group Coffee and Patches Check-In 11:00 am – 1:00 pm HERe NI Young Women's Group Coffee and Patches Check-In 2 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1DA, UK The Young Women’s Group are making patches to create a quilt that represents the issues of lesbian and bisexual women in the North of Ireland. Join us for coffee at 2 Royal Avenue to get crafting supplies and to discuss your patch ideas with us! New members are more than welcome to join us and to get involved in this project! The Young Women’s Group is open to all LGBTQIA+ women aged 18-30. If you would like to take part in our quilting project, or if you are planning to attend upcoming sessions, please contact Sophie at: policy@hereni.org Young Womens Group All Patches Posts (1).png	Sunday October 20
Monday October 21	Tuesday October 22 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman, why not call in for a cuppa and chat over some biscuits? Our coffee hour is hosted in the community space of the Belfast LGBTQIA+ Centre. Our in-person coffee hour runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We also host an online coffee hour on the second Tuesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org October IP Coffee Hour.png	Wednesday October 23	Thursday October 24	Friday October 25	Saturday October 26	Sunday October 27
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Come join us

Whether you want to connect with other lesbian and bisexual women through one of our peer support groups, link up with other same sex families through our family group, find out about your rights, or get involved as a volunteer, just get in touch or drop into our office in Belfast city centre.

You can also explore this website to find out more about the services we offer and you will find lots of useful resources to help with any questions you might have.

Latest News

February is LGBT+ History Month

Have a look at the LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project’s events during February. Email joe@hereni.org or maryellen@hereni.org for more information.

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			Thursday August 1 1	Friday August 2 2	Saturday August 3 3	Sunday August 4 4 11:00 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together (ages 3-7) Family Group 11:00 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together (ages 3-7) Family Group 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Please see attached flyer for further details. Start Together is a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers and their children (age 3-7), hosted within the LGBTQIA+ Centre in Belfast on the first Sunday of every month. This group has a variety of events and activities including, games, arts and crafts, cookery, and more! We additionally run Start Together Rhyme Time, a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers and their children (age 0-3). Rhyme Time runs on the third Friday of every month and is hosted within the LGBTQIA+ Centre in Belfast. To register, or for more information, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org start together 3-7 august.png
Monday August 5 5	Tuesday August 6 6	Wednesday August 7 7 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm HERe NI: The LGBTQIA+ Movement in the North of Ireland: Where Are We Now? 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm HERe NI: The LGBTQIA+ Movement in the North of Ireland: Where Are We Now? St Mary's University College Belfast, 191 Falls Rd, Belfast BT12 6FE, UK This event explores the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement in the North post-1998 and addresses where the movement stands today. The panel will take a deep-dive into campaigns over the past 25 years, hearing from those involved in the early stages of the movement, to those covering policy issues today. For more information, please visit: https://buff.ly/4fqvavp The LGBTQIA+ Movement in the North of Ireland Where Are We Now (Instagram Post).png 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Everybody's Talking About Jamie 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Everybody's Talking About Jamie 14 College Square N, Belfast BT1 6AS, UK The WOW Group invites you to ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’, produced by The Rainbow Factory! Thank you to the Rainbow Factory who have provided us with reduced cost tickets (£5 per ticket)! The WOW Group are attending on Wednesday the 7th of August (meeting at 7:10 for a 7:30 show opening). If you would like to attend this event, please contact Jennifer to purchase a ticket at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org Tickets are limited, so please purchase ASAP if you wish to attend. This event is open to all lesbian and bisexual women aged 30+, new members welcome! 1.png	Thursday August 8 8	Friday August 9 9	Saturday August 10 10	Sunday August 11 11
Monday August 12 12 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm HERe NI: Start Together Paediatric First Aid Training 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm HERe NI: Start Together Paediatric First Aid Training 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Start Together are holding a Paediatric First Aid Training session on the 12th of August at 6:30pm in the Belfast LGBTQ+ Centre. This training session is open to LGBTQIA+ parents/ carers of children age 0-7. Spaces are limited, so registration is essential. To register, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org *Please note that this is an adult-only event! Start Together Paediatric First Aid Training August.png	Tuesday August 13 13 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour Online 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour Online Online If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman, why not log on, grab a cuppa and have a chat? Our online coffee hour is hosted via Zoom. Our online coffee hour runs on the second Tuesday of each month. We also host an in-person coffee hour on the fourth Tuesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org August Online Coffee Hour.png	Wednesday August 14 14	Thursday August 15 15	Friday August 16 16 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Please see attached flyer for more information Start Together Rhyme Time is a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 0-3). Rhyme Time runs on the third Friday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. Additionally, Start Together runs a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 3-7) on the first Sunday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. To register, or for more information, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org August START TOGETHER SONG AND RHYME TIME.png	Saturday August 17 17	Sunday August 18 18
Monday August 19 19	Tuesday August 20 20 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI: Here Together Group (7+) 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI: Here Together Group (7+) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK *Please see attached flyer for more details. The Here Together Family Group is open to LGBTQIA+ parents/ carers and their children (7+). This month we are creating grass head friends! To register, or for more information, please contact Gráinne at: grainne.gibson@hereni.org _Grass Head Friends August Here Together.png	Wednesday August 21 21 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HEReNI Online WOW Group 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HEReNI Online WOW Group Online The WOW Group (Wednesday Older Women) is a space for older women (30+) who identify as lesbian or bi-sexual to meet, talk about important issues and have a laugh! The online WOW Group is hosted on the third Wednesday of each month. The WOW Group also runs in-person sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org August online WOW Group.png	Thursday August 22 22	Friday August 23 23	Saturday August 24 24 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm HERe NI: Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm HERe NI: Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon Guildhall Street, Guildhall St, Londonderry BT48, UK Did you spot us in the Foyle Pride 2024 Programme? Come join us at the Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon at the embankment behind Guildhall! Includes Face Painters, Arts & Crafts and MakeyUppers interactive storytelling performance of Mystery Bag. Foyle Pride Family Fun Afternoon Saturday 24th August 3pm - 5pm.png	Sunday August 25 25 HERe NI: Here Together Clip 'n Climb Trip HERe NI: Here Together Clip 'n Climb Trip Dundonald International Ice Bowl, 111 Old Dundonald Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1XT, UK The Here Together group is going on a trip to Clip ‘n Climb! Come join us for some climbing fun and food! The Here Together group is open to LGBTQIA+ parents/ carers and their children (age 7+). This event has a reduced cost per child, to pay/ register please contact Gráinne at: grainne.gibson@hereni.org *Time TBC Clip n' Climb here together august.png
Monday August 26 26	Tuesday August 27 27 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman, why not call in for a cuppa and chat over some biscuits? Our coffee hour is hosted in the community space of the Belfast LGBTQIA+ Centre. Our in-person coffee hour runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We also host an online coffee hour on the second Tuesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org August IP Coffee Hour.png 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project: LGBTQIA+ History Club 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project: LGBTQIA+ History Club The LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project’s LGBTQIA+ History Club is the perfect opportunity to engage in local LGBTQIA+ history and heritage. The History Club is hosted on the last Tuesday of each month. For the Zoom link, or for more information, contact Joe at: joe@hereni.org August LGBT History Club Flyer.png	Wednesday August 28 28	Thursday August 29 29	Friday August 30 30	Saturday August 31 31

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Monday October 7 7	Tuesday October 8 8	Wednesday October 9 9 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Let It Out Breathwork 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group: Let It Out Breathwork 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Learn breathing techniques that will help to relieve stress and achieve a state of deep rest! The WOW Group is open to all lesbian and bisexual women age 30+ To register this session, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org Copy of Elevate Funding Flyer WOW.png	Thursday October 10 10	Friday October 11 11	Saturday October 12 12	Sunday October 13 13
Monday October 14 14	Tuesday October 15 15 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI Here Together Meet Up 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI Here Together Meet Up 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK The Here Together Group is open to all LGBTQIA+ families and their children (age 7+)! This group is great for you and your children to engage with other LGBTQIA+ families and take part in fun activities such as cooking, crafting and more! To register for this session, please contact Gráinne at: grainne.gibson@hereni.org june Here Together Family Picnic.png	Wednesday October 16 16 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group Online 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm HERe NI WOW Group Online 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK The WOW Group (Wednesday Older Women) is a space for older women (30+) who identify as lesbian or bi-sexual to meet, talk about important issues and have a laugh! The online WOW Group is hosted on the third Wednesday of each month. The WOW Group also runs in-person sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org October online WOW Group.png	Thursday October 17 17	Friday October 18 18 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm HEReNI Start Together Rhyme-time & Song (age 0-3) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK Please see attached flyer for more information Start Together Rhyme Time is a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 0-3). Rhyme Time runs on the third Friday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. Additionally, Start Together runs a family group for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, and their children (age 3-7) on the first Sunday of every month within the LGBTQIA+ Centre, Belfast. To register, or for more information, please contact Sabrina at: earlyyears@hereni.org October START TOGETHER SONG AND RHYME TIME.png	Saturday October 19 19 11:00 am – 1:00 pm HERe NI Young Women's Group Coffee and Patches Check-In 11:00 am – 1:00 pm HERe NI Young Women's Group Coffee and Patches Check-In 2 Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1DA, UK The Young Women’s Group are making patches to create a quilt that represents the issues of lesbian and bisexual women in the North of Ireland. Join us for coffee at 2 Royal Avenue to get crafting supplies and to discuss your patch ideas with us! New members are more than welcome to join us and to get involved in this project! The Young Women’s Group is open to all LGBTQIA+ women aged 18-30. If you would like to take part in our quilting project, or if you are planning to attend upcoming sessions, please contact Sophie at: policy@hereni.org Young Womens Group All Patches Posts (1).png	Sunday October 20 20
Monday October 21 21	Tuesday October 22 22 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HEReNI Coffee Hour (In-Person) 23-31 Waring St, Belfast BT1 2DX, UK If you’re a lesbian or bisexual woman, why not call in for a cuppa and chat over some biscuits? Our coffee hour is hosted in the community space of the Belfast LGBTQIA+ Centre. Our in-person coffee hour runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We also host an online coffee hour on the second Tuesday of each month. To register, or for more information, please contact Jennifer at: jennifer.mckinnon@hereni.org October IP Coffee Hour.png	Wednesday October 23 23	Thursday October 24 24	Friday October 25 25	Saturday October 26 26	Sunday October 27 27
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