Coming events

Meeting with local Police LGBT consultation group to discuss any issues. Do help support these meetings. Turn up at the Town hall before 7pm and ask for the Aurora Meeting room.

Join SLG members to see a recently renovated manor house by architect Sir John Soane in 1804, which incorporates sculptures by Anish Kapoor. At Mattock Lane, W5 5EQ.( Ealing Broadway train and tube.) Meet at the manor house entrance at 11am. Entry to both house and gallery costs £7. Followed by optional lunch about 1pm at the Osteria del Portico, 7a The Green, Ealing,W5 5DA.

Join SLG for a play visit .There has been a murder and only Dirk Gently suspects the butterfly. In time, you will understand many things. Even, eventually, the plot. Southside explore the fundamental interconnectedness of all things in this spectacular version of Douglas Adams’ other masterpiece. Presented by the Southside Players at Chestnut Grove Academy, 45 Chestnut Grove, Balham, SW12 8JZ. Tickets £12 concs £9.

The music of some of the great contemporary jazz pianists, including Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Gwilym Simcock and the incredible young Indonesian pianist Joey Alexander, illustrating both their improvisational skills and their ability to listen and interact with their fellow musicians. The venue is small, so if you would like to come, please call Peter on 020 8777 1898 to book your place. £2.00 contribution for tea, coffee and light refreshments. Bring your own alcohol if desired.

Join CAGS members for a cheap friendly lunch at The Boulevard, Ruskin Parade, South Croydon CR2 6PW

Annual General Meeting 2018/19 Monthly meeting for LGBT asylum seekers only, except by invitation. For further info, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk .

Monthly committee meeting at David's, near East Croydon Station. All members are welcome to come and join in with new ideas etc. Please be prompt and let David know you are coming.

Louis invites CAGS members to a beautiful garden surrounded by woodland, with flowers, trees, shrubs, water feature, plants for sale, and outdoor cafe. Admission £4. Part of the National Open Garden Scheme, raising money for charity: https://www.ngs.org.uk/ Meet at 2 Springhurst Close, Shirley Church Road, Shirley, CR0 5AT, from 2.30 pm. It’s in a cul-de-sac, opposite the entrance to Addington Golf Club. Take Bus 194 to Benson Primary School, then short walk up Shirley Church Road, alongside woodland. If you want a lift there, or if you can offer a lift, contact Louis at: maingardlouis@gmail.com / 07730 811 406.

7.00 for 7.30pm Aldgate . Revd Mark Kenny, Director of Spiritual Care at the Francis Holland School will be talking about ‘living out faith and love in a school context’. Meeting at St Botolph’s Church, very near Aldgate tube.

2:30 pm Victoria .Leonardo da Vinci ‘A Life in Drawing’. To mark 500 years since his death, over 200 of Leonardo’s drawings will be on view at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, covering an amazing range of his artistic and scientific studies. Tickets can be booked ahead at £13.50 / £12.20 for Seniors. Otherwise, meet at the Gallery entrance (Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA) from 2.30pm, or the JD Wetherspoons pub inside Victoria station from 12.30pm for (optional) lunch.

Thursday, Friday , Saturday 27th,28th & 29 June.19:45 starts. Not to be mist ! David comes out of the shadows in this version of Hamlet performed by Sutton amateur dramatic club.Tickets £10 (unreserved). www.ticketsource.co.uk/sadc or contact 07910 649208 (after 5pm). Tickets available on the door from 7.15 cash only. St Mary’s Beddington is a beautiful historic church with links to Sir Walter Raleigh and William Morris.

All members welcome to eat and drink together in a friendly mixed pub.

Monthly meeting for LGBT asylum seekers only, except by invitation. For further info, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk .

The festival this year will again be in Wandle Park, preceded by a march through the town centre. More details have yet to be announced.

Croydon host the SLAGO quiz round. Teams of 3 people arranged at the start so nobody left out.

Monthly meeting for LGBT asylum seekers only, except by invitation. For further info, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk .

Join CAGS members for a cheap friendly lunch at Coombe Lodge, Coombe Lane, Croydon CR0 5RB

Speaker to be announced.

All members welcome to eat and drink together in a friendly mixed pub.

Monthly meeting for LGBT asylum seekers only, except by invitation. For further info, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk .

Monthly meeting speaker and date to be announced.

SLAGO group party. Meet at the Calthorpe Arms at 19:00 for nibbles and hot food at 20:30.Last year 35 people attended... so do make the effort.to attend everybody.

Monthly meeting for LGBT asylum seekers only, except by invitation. For further info, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk .

Speaker to be announced.Date to be confirmed.

Monthly meeting for LGBT asylum seekers only, except by invitation. For further info, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk

Our regular event for all trans people at our usual venue.

3F group host the SLAGO QUIZ at St Botolphs church close to Aldgate Tube station.Teams of 3 are arranged on the night..All members of SLAGO groups welcome.

Join CAGS members for the Christmas lunch at The Boulevard restaurant, Ruskin Parade, South Croydon CR2 6PW

We will be discussing Genet: Biography of Janet Flanner by Brenda Wineapple.