what's on
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Monthly Event Marlin Swim Group |
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| Levenshulme Health & Fitness Centre | |
| Marlin is a monthly recreational swimming group for all trans people (MTF and FTM). They have exclusive use of the pool, changing rooms are individual cubicles, and you can wear what you like – as long as it’s safe to swim in and won’t run in the water! | |
| Every second Monday of each month | |
| 7.30pm - 9.00pm. | |
| See club web site for details www.marlin.org.uk |
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Monthly Event 5k Run with Open Athletics |
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| Alexandra Park, Whalley range | |
| A friendly and regular running event open to all levels of experience and ability. Medals for fastest runners, free goodie bag raffle and banana and chocolate bar to all participants. The 5k course consists of 3 laps to the outmost paths inside the park (see 1 lap course in red). 5km = 3.107 miles. Door tax: £3 runners attached to uk athletics club, £5 unatached, £2 concessions. | |
| Every first Sunday of each month | |
| 11.30pm start | |
| See club web site for details www.openathletics.org/alexandrapark5k |
regular events...
- Every Monday
- Gay Gordons Manchester @ New York New York
- We are a group of Scottish Country Dance enthusiasts that felt the the Gay Community in Greater Manchester could benefit from something new and different. It is a great way to exercise, to meet new people and to learn a new skill. It is open to everyone within the LGBT Community and their friends - from complete beginners to the more advanced dancer.
www.www.gay-gordons-manchester.co.uk
view map - times: 7.30pm - 9pm. door tax: £1.50 per session. Annual membership is £7
- Ghap Badminton @ Manchester Leisure Sports Development Centre
- This group is for people who like to play badminton for pleasure rather than for competition. A great bunch of people and a friendly atmosphere. Also Wed & Sat.
www.ghapbadminton.org.uk
view map - times: 6pm - 8pm. door tax: £2.00 for one hour / £3.00 for two hours
- Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus @ The Thompsons Arms
- A medal winning choir, the LG Chorus is a large friendly group with a professional coach/conductor and an impressive track record. For more information on this weekly rehearsal, visit www.mlgc.org.uk.
view map - times: 7pm - 9pm.
- Every Tuesday
- Slam Dunkin Divas, women's basketball (Pride Games 2009)
- We are a group of LGBT women basketball players of a range of skills and experience. We play in a local league and are always on the lookout for new players. Some of our players had never bounced a ball before they joined the club. Our sessions are coached and we are passionate about player development. We hope we are a friendly bunch. If you want to have a chat before coming along, please phone or text Lou on 07949 604610 or Georgia on 07769691360. It’s always worth checking in with us before you turn up, as our training venue is affected by High School exams!
slamdunkindivas@googlemail.com - times: 7pm - 9pm. door tax: £5 for the first 3 sessions
- Northern Wave Swimming Club @ Moss Side Leisure Centre
- One of the most successful LGBT swimming and water polo clubs in Europe. For all levels of ability, from beginners and improvers through to masters. A friendly bunch with regular social events, great coaching, overseas trips and a nice atmosphere. The sky's the limit! www.northernwave.org
view map - times: 8pm - 10pm. door tax: £2.50 - £3.50. £1 concession for unwaged and full time students.
- Northern Flight Badminton @ Levenshulme Health & Fitness Centre
- Established 2004, Northern Flight is the Northwest's only competitive LGBT Badminton Club. Competing both nationally, internationally and in two local leagues one in Manchester and the other in Rochdale/Oldham.
The Club is committed to playing a high standard of competitive badminton, the development of individual players and providing a healthy lifestyle for LGBT individuals. It is very important to the club that LGBT individuals have a safe and supportive environment to play badminton without prejudice. www.northernflight.co.uk
e-mail info@northernflight.co.uk
view map - times: 7.30pm - 10pm. door tax: £5 per session
- Manchester Prairie Dogs @ The Thompsons Arms
- Manchester Prairie Dogs Line Dance Club was established over 17 years ago. The clubs membership is drawn mainly, but not exclusively, from the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Trans community, but membership is open to all - regardless of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age or gender.
The club provides weekly line dance sessions and organises a range of social activities. Tonight, they meet at the Thompsons Arms.
www.manchesterprairiedogs.co.uk
view map - times: 7.30pm - 10.30pm. door tax: £4 guests / £3 members. First visit free!
- Every Tuesday til 31st January
- Just Play Women only Football Fun and Fi @ Manchester City's Platt Lane Complex, Manchester
- A new weekly women only group by the FA, for football, fun and fitness. All abilities welcome. Delivered by female FA coaches on 3G turf.
Just come along and meet us or you can ring fiona on 0161 203 2990 (option2)
[/]fiona.callaghan@manchesterfa.com[/]
view map - times: 6pm - 7pm. door tax: £1.50 per session
- open flyer
- Every Wednesday
- Ghap Badminton @ Manchester Leisure Sports Development Centre
- This group is for people who like to play badminton for pleasure rather than for competition. A great bunch of people and a friendly atmosphere.
www.ghapbadminton.org.uk
view map - times: 6pm - 8pm. door tax: £2 for one hour £4 for two hours
- Northern Wave Women's Swimming @ Chorlton Leisure Centre (Pride Games 2009)
- Launched in 2008, Northern Wave Women's Swim is run by women for women. There is social swim and coaching available, with more opportunities for further training and overseas travel. Each session is followed by a social near the pool. Open to all abilities, with making new friends a priority. www.northernwave.org
e-mail women@northernwave.org
view map - times: 8-9 door tax: £3 & £3.50 for members. £1 concession available
- Open Athletics Middle Distance Sprints - Manchester Frontrunners @ Trafford Athletics Stadium
- A night on the running track with Anna, aimed at a wide range of abilities. Fun in the floodlights. The venue is set in the very beatiful, Longford Park. Turn up and try it. visit www.openathletics.org
view map - times: 6.30pm - 8pm. door tax: annual membership
- Manchester Stingers FC @ Trinity High School
- A very successful and highly competitive footy club, where the women are made of stainless steel and shine like stars! If you think you can hack it, go and try it out. The Stingers are in the North West Women's League, Division 1. For more information email helenamcdonald@hotmail.com, or visit www.manchesterstingers.co.uk.
view map - times: 6.45pm - 8.30pm. door tax: £4
- Ballroom Dancing @ Trinity Church of England School Ballroom
- A great teacher, Angela, and a very swish and dedicated group of talented (getting there!) dancers. This is for both experienced dancers and complete beginners. If you have two left feet, get an upgrade! This is just the start.. watch out Eurogames!
New term starts Wed 3 September. For more more information e-mail absolutelydancingmanchester@hotmail.com
view map - times: 8pm beginners & 9pm improvers door tax: £6 per session
- Village Spartans RUFC @ Old Salians Rugby Club
- Whether you're a seasoned player or interested in starting to play, an old hand or a new supporter, you'll be welcome during the Wednesday night sessions.
Just turn up and make yourself known!
view map - times: 7pm - 9pm.
- Every Thursday
- Running with Manchester Frontrunners @ Sugden Sports Centre (Pride Games 2009)
- Starting at 7pm so arrive by 6.45pm if you're changing beforehand. 15-20 runners attend each week. Two routes, one run March - late September (Summer Route) and the other October to March (Winter Route). Both are as 'off road' as possible, but given we live in the middle of Manchester, this isn't exactly guaranteed! Generally, there will be someone around to support new members. We make no charge for our weekly run, all we ask is that you join the club by paying the annual membership if you want to run with us regularly.
There are changing and shower facilities at the Sports Centre. You'll need 20p for the lockers (remember to get a token first!) but use of the showers/change rooms is free.
MORE IMPORTANTLY, after the run, we will all head to our favourite local eatery, Kro2 (www.kro.co.uk/two) for drinks and food Please feel free to make this a regular event in your diary (even if it's just for the pub bit!!).
www.manchesterfrontrunners.org
view map - times: from 6.45pm door tax: Annual membership fee £12
- Village Manchester Football Club VMFC @ Albert Park (Pride Games 2009)
- Formed in 1996, we are a Gay Men's football club with ambition and commitment in providing all players and supporters with a competitive, yet fun approach to the beautiful game. We meet up every week for training & compete in local & national leagues and international tournaments. Training takes place every Thursday 8pm till 9.30pm at Albert Park, Broughton. All details and directions can be found on our website www.vmfc.co.uk
view map - times: 8pm - 9.30pm. door tax: For more info get in touch via web site
- Northern Jump Volleyball @ Sugden Sports Centre (Pride Games 2009)
- A friendly LGBT volleyball group for men and women. We mainly play for fun but also enter local tournaments - coaching is provided. Regular sessions will be supplemented by additional sessions in local parks in the summer. Players of all abilities and experience welcome. For more information, visit www.northernjump.org or e-mail northernjump@googlemail.com.
view map - times: 8.30 - 10.30pm pm weekly door tax: £7 non members, £5 members, first session free
- open flyer
- Manchester Sharks Water Polo Club @ Miles Platting Pools and Fitness Centre
- Manchester's top LGB water polo team. Internationally renowned and a great bunch of people. Lots of training opportunities and now in the water polo league. As a Northern Wave club there are plenty of swim training opportunities to be had. If you can tread water for more than a minute, swim reasonably confidently and want to play water polo, then The Sharks would love to meet you. Try it out - the sooner you start the better!
There are monthly women only sessions too - see web site for dates.
www.manchestersharks.co.uk
view map - times: 6.45pm - 8.30am. door tax: £3.50
- Every Thursday til 31st January
- Out To Dance @ The Thompsons Arms
- The only Latin dance group for the LGBT & Friends in the village,is proud to offer your the chance to learn the basics of Columbian Salsa every Thursday with our terrific lessons! Taught by award winning Felipe Reyes (Salsa Cabana), you will learn how to lead and follow, whilst having fun and keeping fit! You don't need to bring a partner but feel free to bring as many friends as you want. Free social dancing after the last lesson.
For more more information visit [/]www.out2dance.org.uk[/] or e-mail info@out2dance.org.uk
view map - times: 7.30pm Beginners & 8.30pm Improvers door tax: £4 per session
- Every Friday
- Northern Re-Bound @ National Squash Centre, Manchester
- Northern Re-Bound squash club offers opportunities for play and practice against different people in a social environment. Coaching is provided monthly. This friendly group welcomes players at all levels.
www.northernrebound.org
view map - times: 6pm - 8pm. door tax: £5 for non members £3 members per session
- Every Saturday
- Northern Aces Tennis Group @ Sports City Tennis Centre
- With over 70 members, the Northern Aces Tennis Group organises excellent annual tournaments and offers professional coaching, as well as a range of social activities. It's the biggest LGBT tennis group outside London. See www.northernacestennis.com for more information.
view map - times: 2pm - 5pm.
- Running with Manchester Frontrunners @ Trafford Athletics Stadium (Pride Games 2009)
- We run around the Chorlton/Sale Water parks in the nature reserve. Following the River Mersey, this is a great way to start a weekend, or recover from a Friday night! Run at your own pace and for as far as you like! Usual route is c.10k but happy to suggest alternatives based on your ability. Just let one of the members on the day know how far you want to go.
The run is followed by (our now classic) breakfast at the Lead Station, 99 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EQ (Map)
PLEASE NOTE: Our Saturday run is the quieter of the two weekly sessions. If you are new to the club, please email us to let us know you are coming so we can make sure we look out for you.
www.manchesterfrontrunners.org
view map - times: we set off at 10am door tax: Annual membership fee £12
- Every Sunday
- Northern Aces Tennis Group @ Sports City Tennis Centre
- The Sunday session times can vary - check the web site for updates. With over 70 members, the Northern Aces Tennis Group organises excellent annual tournaments and offers professional coaching, as well as a range of social activities. It's the biggest LGBT tennis group outside London. See www.northernacestennis.com for more information.
view map - times: 2pm - 5pm.
- Northern Wave Sunday Swim @ Manchester Aquatics Centre (Pride Games 2009)
- Now in its 7th year, Northern Wave's Sunday swim is held in the fabulous 50m Training Pool, with wide lanes, great coaches and lovely people. Open to all, Sunday caters for swimmers of most abilities who want to improve their swimming strokes or train for competition. How fast and how far is up to you. Northern Wave ope to see you there!
The registration and pay desk is downstairs, next to the pool. You'll be welcomed.
Registration and pay desk is downstairs, next to the pool. You'll be welcomed.
www.northernwave.org
trevor@pridesports.org
view map - times: 7.30pm - 9pm. door tax: £4 on the door - £1 concessions for student and unwaged - ask for details
- Monthly Sunday Walk Out @ Manchester Students Union & Academy (Pride Games 2009)
- This is an easy-going LGBT group looking to welcome new weatherproof walkers. The group was born out of The University of Manchester LGBT staff network but now includes friends and partners. Every last Sunday of the month head for the hills and reward yourselves with a picnic or late pub lunch for a 10-12 mile walk. Trips by train or shared cars have in the past included the Peak District, the Lakes, the Ribble valley, North Wales and the Yorkshire Dales. The routes don't (normally) involve too strenuous scrambling or rock-climbing and you won't need any special equipment other than solid walking boots and waterproof layers. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact:
thomas.nuhse@manchester.ac.uk - times: Meeting point and destination by arrangement with group
- Out On Sunday @ Piccadilly Gardens
- Out On Sunday is a friendly walking group for men and women of all ages. The walks are led by different group members,and are usually moderate in difficulty, about 6 miles long and 1 hour in any direction from central Manchester. Walks take place every Sunday from May-Aug, and every other Sunday from Sept-Nov (there is a short winter break). There is also an annual walking weekend slightly further afield (for example, the Dales in June). Walk details: venue, distance, level of difficulty and meeting time are sent to members via e-mail by the group leader at the start of each week.
view map - times: 9am - 4pm.
- open flyer
