New Fitness Class Timetable

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July 2018 saw the official conclusion of the Sport England funding for the Activate programme at Birmingham LGBT, which has funded hundreds of fitness classes in the Vault and activities as diverse as fencing, kayaking, climbing, roller derby and cycling across the city, as well as offering support to Birmingham’s LGBT sports groups. A reduced programme […]

Rainbow Ramble – Excitement in Perry Barr!

11am, Saturday 11th August The Rainbow Rambles’ summer walk will take us along the River Tame into green landscapes, on to the site of the next Commonwealth Games and then along the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal and finally back to Hamstead station where we started. Though there are some steps this is basically an easy […]

New LGBT Indoor Climbing Group in Birmingham

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Climbing Out Birmingham: Birmingham’s LGBT Indoor Climbing Group Climbing Out Birmingham started in July 2018. To give the group a great start, Birmingham LGBT funded entry to sessions throughout July, thanks to Sport England. Around 30 people took advantage of this and had fun climbing together at Redpoint. Climbing Out Birmingham plan to continue to meet […]

Come and see the Move in Movies performance: Emotion Pictures

Emotion Pictures

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Ambassadors and Birmingham LGBT present an exciting and new community dance performance inspired by popular movies. EMOTION PICTURES will take you on a unique journey through many genres of film; ranging from Sci-Fi to Thrillers, Romance through to Musicals. The catalyst for the piece came from the participants’ most-loved films and from working alongside Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Ambassadors – a talented team of […]

Activate’s Final Fabulous Summer of Sport

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Activate’s Final Fabulous Summer of Sport is on its way. After four fantastic years, the Sport England-funded Activate programme at Birmingham LGBT will come to an end on 31st July 2018. We’re finishing with some brilliant free events for you! Don’t miss out on your last opportunities to take part in LGBT exclusive activities this […]

Cycle to Stratford this June

Get on the road with our summer cycle from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon. What: A free led cycle ride for confident road cyclists When: Saturday 23rd June, 10:15 meet for 10:30 departure Where: Meet at the Cannon Hill Park side of the mac, Edgbaston, look out for Simon in his BRAT top. Register: On Eventbrite here. […]

Paddle with Pride: Two days of activity on the water in July

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Get active outside with two days on the water this July! Enjoy the summer weather, develop a skill and meet new people with these free sessions at Edgbaston Reservoir as part of Activate’s Final Fabulous Summer of Sport. What: Stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking and rowing taster days Where: Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham When: 15th July […]

Play touchtennis with us this summer

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As part of Activate’s Final Fabulous Summer of Sport, we are thrilled to partnering with the Tennis Foundation to offer free touchtennis sessions for anyone identifying as L,G,B or T in Cannon Hill Park during June and July 2018. Come along on any or all of the Sundays to experience this fun version of tennis. […]

Day of Dance – one day, four styles to try, all free

This June, get your dancing shoes on with our free day of dance at the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Covering ballet, ballroom, contemporary and commercial dance, there’s something for everyone, whatever your style! Your Day of Dance Programme: 10.00-11.00 Ballet 11.30-12.30 Ballroom 13.00-14.00 Contemporary 14.30-15.30 Commercial Find out more about each style below. You can choose […]

Conference LGBT Inclusion in Sport

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A must attend event for those working in physical activity, sport, health and educationBirmingham LGBT are proud to be hosting a conference on Friday 13th July at Villa Park in Birmingham, 9am to 4pm. Plenaries and workshops offer the latest insight into motivations and attitudes of LGBT+ people to sport and physical activity & strategies […]