About this Event
End your January on a high and walk your winter blues away with our Queer Walking Group! We will be venturing to Richmond to take in the wonderful views along the Thames Path and the fantastic nature reserves, and hopefully see some deer. This will be a beginner-friendly walking experience aiming to build confidence in the outdoors and in walking, and provide members of the LGBTQ+ with the opportunity to connect with new friends and nature, all while getting their steps in.
Conditions may be muddy, so you will need suitable footwear to prevent injury, as well as extra layers and a raincoat. Please also bring snacks and lunch with you although we will pass some cafes for the coffee and matcha lovers out there!
Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised.
Schedule (please note that these estimated times):
9:30am - Meet at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
10am - Coach pickup from the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
11am – Estimated arrival at Richmond (drop-off point Sheen Gate Lodge Fife Road London SW14 8BJ)
11am-4pm – Walking activity (including breaks)
4pm – Coach pickup from Richmond (pick-up point Church House 139 Petersham Road RICHMOND TW10 7AB)
5pm – Estimated arrival at London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
If you have any concerns/questions on the day, please refer to any of our staff members who will be wearing name and pronouns badges.
About the facilitator:
Gavin is a transgender neurodivergent gay man who is passionate about the outdoors and its powerful impact on mental health and wellbeing. He has professional experience in leading walking groups, including working at an outdoors centre, as well as extensive personal experience in hiking all over the UK, especially in London and the South East.
Accessibility:
More information on accessibility will be provided as soon as possible.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all participants to not book a ticket if they are feeling any COVID-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
