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
The Dancing Marquess of Beaudesert
Henry Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey is celebrated as an LGBT+ icon of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras whose life has recently been featured in a film called Madfabulous. In this post we explore Henry’s local connections to Staffordshire where he owned the once magnificent Beaudesert Hall on Cannock Chase.
2026 – National Memorial Arboretum
Photos from our recent visit to the National Memorial Arboretum which included a welcome talk, a tour by land train and laying flowers at the new LGBT Armed Forces memorial.
2025 – Our Year of Celebrations Presentation Video
On Monday 15th December 2025 we hosted a special celebration event in the ballroom at Fenton Town Hall. This video was created to present highlights of the past year and some of the fabulous things we have made in our workshops.
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.
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.