Transoup November 2025

Welcome to Transoup September 2025!

Transoup is a free-of-charge evening meal and safer social space, run by and for trans people in Durham in partnership with The Marra Project and Action for Trans Health. The event runs from 7pm-10pm and is alcohol free. A separate space is available in addition to the main hall to support attendees with their access needs.

Sharing food is a core part of the event, and all food made at the space will be vegan. We are skilled at working with complex dietary requirements. When you book your place, there is a question about dietary or other requirements. However, you are also welcome to bring your own food if you would prefer to do so.

We have chosen a large well-ventilated space and will have a medical-grade air filter running to enable vulnerable members of the community to attend. We ask you to help keep everyone safe and follow our illness guidelines. Do not attend the event if you feel unwell, even if you have a negative COVID LFT test. Even the common cold can have a huge impact on some people. We encourage attendees to take an LFT before the event, even if you feel well. LFTs will be available for free on the door, and you are welcome to take one home to use in advance of the next event. We will also have FFP3 masks for you to use if desired.

We are now holding a newbie half hour, starting at the hall at 6:30 before general admission at 7pm. If you've been to Transoup before, please turn up at 7pm. This is so that any newcomers have a chance to settle into the space and meet a few faces before the main event begins.

We are putting together an access guide for the space, but in the meantime, if you have any access requirements, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

No cops, no terfs, no swerfs ✊

Info: If you’ve never attended Transoup before, feel free to come and meet us and get settled into the space early. Please don't come until 7pm if you've been before!

Info: Feel free to chat with other attendees, relax in the space, or ask if any help is needed.

Info: We’re queer, so this is only an estimate.

Info: The event ends at 10pm and it really helps us out if everyone is out of the building by then.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham, United Kingdom

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