We are delighted to be celebrating our fifteenth anniversary. We have a very special celebration event for our members and supporter in the ballroom at Fenton Town Hall, 1.00pm on Monday the 16th December. If you haven’t already received an invitation and would like to join us on our day of celebration please Contact Us
For more information see our recent post here
Welcome to North Midlands LGBT Older Peoples Group
We are a friendly group of local older LGBT+ people who support each other through regular meetings and social activities. Most of our physical meetings currently take place in or around Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. We also have weekly online social meetings on Zoom.
Our social meetings and activities help reduce isolation and loneliness for older LGBT+ people. We provide opportunities to make new friends and to expand your social network. We also offer health information and workshops to learn new skills.
Following a recent successful application we have been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. This will cover our running costs for the next two years including a fabulous programme of events and activities to celebrate our fifteenth year anniversary!
Timeline of Local LGBT+ History
We are creating a new timeline of local LGBT+ history for Stoke and Staffordshire. Please take a look and get in touch if you have any information or photos that we could add.
News, Information and Upcoming Events
Celebrating Fifteen Years
We are delighted to be celebrating our fifteenth anniversary. We have a very special celebration event for our members and supporter in the ballroom at Fenton Town Hall, 1.00pm on Monday the 16th December. Find out more about this event and how to book
2024 – Trip To Manchester
Photos of a fabulous trip exploring our LGBT+ history and heritage including a guided tour of Manchester Art Gallery and a visit to the archives.
Look After Your Mental Health
Mental health problems can affect anyone, but they’re more common among people who are LGBT+ Here are some ways to get help.
Beat the Cold
Beat the Cold are a local charity, whose aim is to reduce fuel poverty, and cold related ill health in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, and surrounding areas, They can help you access grants and support payments and give you helpful tips and advice.
Free Sighted Guide Training
Sighted guide training teaches you how to guide a person with sight loss, with confidence, skill and empathy. This free one hour training session offered by the Guide Dogs charity will give you the basic skills you need.
Deaf Awareness
By learning basic signs, you can communicate with deaf people around you, such as deaf colleagues, family or friends. If you’re interested in learning some basic British Sign Language (BSL) from home – here are some free resources!
Partnerships
We work with a number of local and national partners including those listed below.