Coming events

Our annual trip to Brighton for members of all SLAGO groups. We'll be travelling in the fourth coach from the front of the 11.20 from Victoria, calling at Clapham Junction at 11.26, East Croydon at 11.35, arriving Brighton at 12.16. Lunch at 12.45 for 1.15 at the Melrose seafood restaurant, 132 King’s Rd, Brighton BN1 2HH (on the seafront, very near the i360 and the remains of the West Pier). The afternoon is free, meeting 5.30 for early evening meal at the "gay-friendly" Regency Tavern, 32/34 Russell Square, Brighton BN1 2EF.

Inter-group pub evening in Balham Food available until 10pm.

The play is about two gay men in a committed relationship with a twist, Luke, being devoutly religious and the other, Adam, an atheist. The South London Theatre, Stanley Halls, 12A South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB. Near Norwood Junction Station. Book your own ticket (see website) / or on 07701 055 602. £12/ £9 conc.

PLAY: The Importance of Being Earnest. Oscar Wilde's classic masterpiece looks at the how the institution of marriage was treated with trivialityas the characters pretend to be someone they're not to escape social obligations. £14, concs £10.

Stuart Feather describes his personal experience of this pioneering group in London 1970-74.

Come and discuss the group's activities over the last year and its plans for the future, vote on a constitutional amendment, and elect the officers and committee for the coming year. Spread Eagle (upstairs), 39-41 Katherine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX

Mix and Mingle For the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Matthew will lead us on a walk starting at Crystal Palace station tickethall at 10.30. Passing through the park, along quiet roads & disused rail line to Dulwich Park. Some small hills, mainly good paths and pavements. Refreshments should be available at the park café / nearby pub or bring a packed lunch and drink.Buses return to Crystal Palace/Croydon area.

The story of Captain Cook's three voyages through original documents, many of which were produced by the scientists and artists who accompanied the expeditions. Meet at 11.00am in the main entrance near the information desk. Tickets £14 Conc £11 Art Fund card £5.50. Optional lunch afterwards in Euston Flyer pub, 83 Euston Road, NW1 opposite the Library.

Optional lunch at 12.30pm at The Hour Glass pub, 279 Brompton Road, SW3 2DY a few minutes walk from South Kensington station (along Pelham Street, then turn left).followed by visit to see 'Ocean Liners – Speed and Style'.Discover the romantic and remarkable age of ocean travel. Meet At the Victoria and Albert Museum entrance Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 2:30pm £18 concs £17.

Annual General Meeting: presentation of Annual Report and Financial Accounts for 2017–18. Members only, except by invitation. For further information, please contact info@rainbowsacrossborders.org.uk .

Two-course lunch for LGBT people over 50. £7. Meals provided by UNACC (Upper Norwood Association for Community Care). Booking required: note....PHONE UNACC on 020 8771 6886 by 12 noon of the day before, saying whether you'd like the vegetarian option. Don't forget to mention you're with Silver Rainbow.

Outings in Art Plus: Looking Up.... staying curious with Outings in Art Plus, presented by Chris Barlow.

Croydon's Annual Peace Festival. Details yet to be announced. For further information contact festivalofpeacecroydon@gmail.com.

Informal lunch club for CAGS members and their friends. Sir Julian Huxley, Wetherspoons pub, Addington Road, Selsdon CR2 8LB (64 bus from East Croydon Station to Old Farleigh Road.)

We'll be discussing Gay Berlin-Birthplace of a Modern Identity by Robert Beachey.

Two-course lunch for LGBT people over 50. £7. Meals provided by UNACC (Upper Norwood Association for Community Care). Booking required: note....PHONE UNACC on 020 8771 6886 by 12 noon of the day before, saying whether you'd like the vegetarian option. Don't forget to mention you're with Silver Rainbow.

Details later

The festival this year will be in Wandle Park. More details later

The second in the series of quizzes for this year's SLAGO Cup.

Two-course lunch for LGBT people over 50. £7. Meals provided by UNACC (Upper Norwood Association for Community Care). Booking required: note....PHONE UNACC on 020 8771 6886 by 12 noon of the day before, saying whether you'd like the vegetarian option. Don't forget to mention you're with Silver Rainbow.

Informal lunch club for CAGS members and their friends.

Inter-group pub evening in Balham Wetherspoons, (opposite Balham tube and rail stations). Food available until 10pm.

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

We'll be discussing In A Hidden Room by Stella Duffy.

Two-course lunch for LGBT people over 50. £7. Meals provided by UNACC (Upper Norwood Association for Community Care). Booking required: note....PHONE UNACC on 020 8771 6886 by 12 noon of the day before, saying whether you'd like the vegetarian option. Don't forget to mention you're with Silver Rainbow.

Informal lunch club for CAGS members and their friends. The Sandrock, 152 Upper Shirley Road, Croydon CR0 5HA (466 bus from East Croydon Station or Croydon Library)

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

The 2019 theme is once again Geography.

Informal lunch club for CAGS members and their friends.

Two-course lunch for LGBT people over 50. £7. Meals provided by UNACC (Upper Norwood Association for Community Care). Booking required: note....PHONE UNACC on 020 8771 6886 by 12 noon of the day before, saying whether you'd like the vegetarian option. Don't forget to mention you're with Silver Rainbow.