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.
LGBT+ Lives
Photography & Heritage Project
We are inviting individuals and groups to join us in sharing stories, recalling memories, identifying photographs and ephemera, that illustrate their LGBTQ+ lives and identities, set against the backdrop of the city and region. Tap here to find out more…
News, Information and Upcoming Events
LGBT+ History in the Staffordshire Moorlands
Following the first Moorlands Pride a group of young people are researching local LGBT+ history. Here are a few things I can offer from my own research which I hope may provide some inspiration about where and how to look…
2025 Pride in the Moorlands
The first ever Pride in the Moorlands took place over three days in June, ending with a big celebration in Leek on Sunday where we took part in the parade and had a stall
LGBT+ Lives Photography & Heritage Project
Workshop dates for our new heritage and photography project in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire that explores, shares and celebrates the identities and histories of LGBT+ lives.
Timeline of Local LGBT+ History
We are creating a timeline of local LGBT+ history for Stoke and Staffordshire including press reports, photos and in depth articles. Please take a look and get in touch if you have any information or photos that we could add.
Rainbow Threads Book of Pennants
To celebrate our fabulous Rainbow Threads project we have created a booklet that features all of the pennants made so far. You can pick up a copy of this booklet at Pride events or at any of our in person meetings.
Memory Fair Zine
At the end of March 2025 OLGBT+, in partnership with GRAIN, ran memory fairs at two local libraries. The events were really popular and GRAIN have created a Zine with some of the material that was gathered
Our core activities are currently supported by grants from the following, thank you for all your support
Partnerships
We work with a number of local and national partners including those listed below.