About this Event
Join Teddy Bear Josh (They/He) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with a variety of mini crafts that inspire activism and social change.
Hang out with fellow adults who identify under the queer and trans (LGBTQIA+) umbrella and their allies, enjoy yummy snacks and a chilled craft session!
Throughout history LGBTQIA+ people have been activists helping shape and create social change; advancing society for everyone using many different approaches. Join us at Aunty Social to explore the history of activism in the LGBTQIA+ community whilst getting crafty. Choose from one of the below, or have a go at all four:
- Posters for Protest: To honour the a rich tradition of posters and printmaking in social justice movements, we're going to create striking collage posters to share messages of solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people.
- Pride in the everyday: Make Hama bead coasters and keyrings featuring a variety of modern and historic LGBTQIA+ symbols and flags to use every day.
- Peg Doll Icons: There are so many inspirational people who have championed LGBTQIA+ rights, often acting as activists, spokespeople and community leaders. We'll chat about our favourite icons and create peg dolls that carry important messages that highlight and affirm the rights of LGBTQIA+ people today.
- Pride in Protest: Design your own pin badges inspired by designs of the Gay Liberation Front, Lesbian Liberation, Gay News Fighting Fund and Trades Unionists Against Section 28.
We'll supply
- All materials and tuition
- Hot/cold drinks and tasty snacks
This event was made possible with funding from Historic England.
Access
Important physical access info:
Please note that this session is upstairs. We are in the process of installing a lift, however due to unforeseen delays this is now due to be completed in Spring 2026, but could change. The event space is up a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the activity.
If you can't do the stairs and need to be on the ground floor, please let us know 10 days before the session and we will move the activity.
You can
- Email us using the 'contact organiser link; or
- Send us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.
If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) please let us know by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.
GETTING HERE
- Tram & Train to Blackpool North Station
- Bus: No 6 or 18 to Topping St., No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings), No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot Rd
- Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.
These sessions are supported by Know Your Neighbourhood funding from Historic England.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom
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