Notts LGBT+ Network

Trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Month is here. Be proud, be loud and celebrate 🎉

Pride is a celebration of identity, love, and the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, but it's also a time of remembrance and activism. It honours those who came before, activists who risked their lives and livelihoods to demand basic human rights and acknowledges those still fighting for equality today.

While significant progress has been made in many parts of the world, including marriage equality, anti-discrimination protections, and greater social acceptance, LGBTQ+ people continue to face challenges including violence, discrimination, legal persecution, and barriers to healthcare, particularly transgender individuals.

Let us continue our fight for equality. Happy Pride Month, June 2026 💖🏳️‍🌈

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We’re so excited to be raising money for Notts LGBT+ network on not one, but two Pride Special events this July now!!

After lots of requests for an all-ages event, a second date has now been added on 8th July, alongside the 21–35 Pride Special on 22nd July

These relaxed social events are all about helping LGBTQ+ people connect, build community, and meet new people in a welcoming space ahead of Nottingham Pride 💛

Even better, 100% of profits from both events will be donated to Notts LGBT+ Network, helping us continue supporting our local LGBTQ+ community!!

🎟️ Tickets available via bio

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The Network was honoured to have attended the wonderful opening of the Rainbow Quarter! 🌈🌈

Hearing Nana Arthole, Marilyn Sane, CJ De Barra, Leigh Ellis, and Sam Harvey speak at the event was deeply inspiring. Nottingham is so lucky to have so many people working hard to make this city a safe and welcoming space for the community, and I know we at the Network are proud to be here with you all.

A theme that came back many times was the celebration and highlighting of q***r joy, and that is a sentiment we wholeheartedly share, and something that shines brightly out of every picture taken at the event.

We absolutely cannot wait to see everything unfold for the new Rainbow Quarter!

.cic is currently on a campaign tour together with .gregory and his new play SMOKE from April to June 2026. We are coming to in Nottingham on Saturday the 20th of June. Tickets can be bought directly from the theatre (link in You Are Loved’s bio)

https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/smoke

Join us for an evening (8pm to 10pm) of theatre and a panel discussion about issues affecting our community, including mental health, substance use, discrimination, loneliness, grief and wellbeing. This two-part event consists of a stripped back new comic thriller from Alexis Gregory, followed by a panel discussion with local q***r activists, researchers, and support organisations hosted by You Are Loved.

We are proud to announce our four fantastic expert panel speakers for Nottingham:

Katie Neeves (she/her)
Founder,
Katie came out publicly as being transgender in 2018, after living for 48 years as a man. She formed Cool2BTrans to support and inspire other trans people and to educate others, using humour to deliver trans awareness training and inspirational talks. She has won many awards, including National Diversity Awards Positive Role Model for LGBT 2025.

Maurice Nagington (he/him)
Academic Researcher, University of Manchester
Maurice’s work explores chemsex, q***r cultures, care, ethics, and public health. He is the author of The Moral Lessons of Chemsex and is currently developing a new research project on how artists represent chemsex in contemporary contexts.

Sam Harvey (he/him)
Co-Director,
Sam is an LGBTQ+ rights activist and campaigner who’s work over the years has been centre around making Nottingham a safe and inclusive city for the q***r community.

Alexis Gregory (he/him)
Performer & Playwright
Alexis is a London-based q***r playwright, performer, director and producer documenting hidden LGBTQ+ narratives with sharp wit and emotional honesty. He is the writer and star of SMOKE, Riot Act, FutureQ***r, Sex/Crime, Safe, and Slap.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2 days left till Trans Pride Nottingham, we cannot wait to see you there 💕🏳️‍⚧️ Here is our full line up! Also a reminder that both Trancesexuals, our official after party, and Slur fest are ticketed events

Rainbow Quarter, the LGBTQ+ friendly area in Hockley, Nottingham, is now officially open 🌈 📣🎉

Thanks to the efforts of Sam Harvey, co-director of the Notts Pastel Project, the area which combines Broad Street, Heathcote Street and Carlton Street in Hockney will be a safe and welcoming space for the community, allies and everyone visiting 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Cogs Pride is back and kicking of with their Q***r Quiz and Big Gay Bingo. 🌈 The events will take place at Copper Cogs, 73 Market Place, Long Eaton, NG10 1JQ.

Firstly, the Q***r Quiz will take place on the 16th of July, starting at 7 PM! Tickets are five pounds per person. This will include an LGBTQ+ themed quiz and Bingo with rude call out numbers.

Secondly, on the 17th of July, starting at 7:30 PM, there will their beloved Musicals Cabaret Night, featuring several acts from local theatre groups and hosted by drag Queen Sassy Stryker.

All the ticket funds from both events will be donated to the Hurricanes, a Nottingham LGBT+ rugby team.

Not suitable for under 18s. Booking required, and can be done on coppercogs.co.uk by choosing 'quiz' or 'event' as your booking type!

The venue is fully accessible, and has single occupancy toilets available for all to use.

We have always been here 🌈 Pride Month is here. Be proud, be loud and celebrate 🎉

Pride is a celebration of identity, love, and the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, but it's also a time of remembrance and activism. It honours those who came before, activists who risked their lives and livelihoods to demand basic human rights and acknowledges those still fighting for equality today.

While significant progress has been made in many parts of the world, including marriage equality, anti-discrimination protections, and greater social acceptance, LGBTQ+ people continue to face challenges including violence, discrimination, legal persecution, and barriers to healthcare, particularly transgender individuals.

Let us continue our fight for equality. Happy Pride Month, June 2026 💖🏳️‍🌈

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There is a new social group in Nottingham! 🎉

Man Club is a space for trans male, trans masculine, and masculine spectrum non binary people to meet, network, skill share and decompress in a freeform and non-hierarchical environment.

The group meets monthly, on the last Wednesday of every month, from 7 PM until 9 PM in the Studio Space at the Carousel in Nottingham. The venue is fully accessible and there are gender neutral toilets available.

Sessions are laidback and activities are member dictated and lead - this is a space to seek solidarity and support!

If you have any questions about Man Club, please feel free to reach out to the organiser: [email protected].