About this Event
Join other COVID-safe cuties this Pride for an evening of speed dating and mating!
You asked, and we listened! Breathe Easy London is hosting a COVID-safe speed dating + mating event for London Pride!
With such a strong need to connect COVID-safe people in London, our community members asked us to host speed dating (and mating) events to help them get to know one another. This Pride, we're hosting our first!
Anyone of any gender or sexuality is welcome to come and participate. You can either come to speed date with everyone, speed date with just a few people to your fancy (and "mate" the rest), or just do the speed mating to make new friends!
Tables will be set up to give everyone 5 minutes to get to know one another before moving on to the next, followed by some time to socialise as a group.
The Breathe Easy London team will be there to break the ice, smooth conversations, make connections, and make a welcoming environment for all.
We are specifically welcoming:
- Disabled people (4x higher COVID mortality rate)
- People of colour (32% long COVID rate)
- Women (36% long COVID rate)
- Trans people (48% long COVID rate)
- Neurodivergent people (30% long COVID rate)
- People with HIV (58% long COVID rate)
or anyone else at increased risk (or those who don't want to spread such a disease to the greater London community).
Governments and the public have decided to abandon infection control and endanger those around them, putting already-marginalised communities at risk of Long COVID, social isolation, and death.
We want to create spaces for people to socialise, find community, and have fun without putting themselves or others at risk of damage to their immune, cardiovascular, or nervous systems.
Pricing
This event is pay-what-you-can, with various ticket options available so that you can choose the best option for you (free options included). We strongly recommend a £10 donation for this additional event we're hosting over the summer. The costs of putting on an event are currently more than ticket sales cover (we've made an average loss of £28 for each event so far) so all donations are welcome to help Breathe Easy London become more self-sustaining! No profit is being made as 100% of donations will go towards putting on more COVID-safe events in London. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can find a full breakdown of our running costs at www.instagram.com/breatheeasyldn.
Covid safety at the event
Attendees will be greeted and asked to provide photo proof of a negative COVID test in the last 24 hours.
If attendees don't have the opportunity to take one beforehand, they will be provided and asked to take them away from the group.
After confirming negative tests, attendees will be provided an FFP2/3 mask (if they do not have their own) and invited to socialise with other attendees before the speed dating + mating egins.
For everyone's safety, please do not attend the event if you are unwell or have any unusual symptoms, especially signs or symptoms of respiratory illness such as a sore throat, runny nose, fever, etc. We can provide a refund on your donation at any time in the lead up to the event if you contact [email protected].
Attendees are welcome to ask organisers for an introduction to anyone to break the ice.
Standing will not be required for any portion of this event.
If you have any additional access needs (e.g. BSL interpreter, lip reading masks, etc.), have a medical mask exemption, have a medical requirement to wear a valved mask, or have any other questions about the event, please email [email protected]. Those with mask exemptions and who medically need to wear a valved mask will be requred to take PlusLife test, which we will provide.
About the organisers
We are Breathe Easy London, a group of immunocompromised / COVID-conscious Londoners organising monthly events for members of our community to safely socialise.
Visit our website or Instagram page to find out more, and support our GoFundMe to help make more events happen!
About the venue
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Donate to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre relies on donations to keep its doors open for many years to come. To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit their website.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 54.88
