About us
We are a safe, friendly, social environment for bisexual, biromantic, pansexual/romantic, polysexual, queer, fluid or other non-monosexual people (aka. m-spec, bi+). Bi-curious / questioning people and supportive partners, friends, allies also welcome: but please learn & understand (at least) the basics - don't ask the same biphobic questions we get outside this safer space or make equivalent assumptions of anyone here.
Come make bi+ friends, hang out, chat, have fun; see, learn and take part in some bi / LGBT+ culture, history, and activism; and feel part of a community in a (usually) free-to-attend, casual informal environment.
🟣 What do we do?
* Hosted Events
Most are social informal chatty hangouts on weekday evenings. We've always had monthly pub drinks evening in Soho on the same fourth Thursday (18+ age limit). In summer, picnics and walks, and we want to do dinners again.
Online events replace in-person when necessary (via Zoom/our Discord) without the age limit; the link is set as the location (sometimes in the event description).
Turnout is strong - pre-covid was 40+ in-person for monthly bar socials, now usually 25-ish; and 10-30 for other official meets, our online socials smaller.
* Attend External Events as a Group
Including things like clubbing, comedy, cabaret, plays, talks, and of course Prides.
Several regular events are shared here from other London bi groups/organisers, e.g. Bi Underground, Bi Coffee, Bi+ Brixton, Opening Doors' Bi the Way meets, and (yearly/occasional) CaBiRet, BiFest.
Members can suggest events too (but we'll remove+ban spammers of irrelevant commercial events; ask first) - either you can run them or an organiser may help if they have time/motivation. We prefer hosts to have previously attended our own events, so we've met you and each know what to expect.
We also publicise, attend, and/or run groups or sessions at the largest local/national bi events and Prides like Bi Pride, BiCon, Pride in London, London BiFest, BiCamp, Croydon and other local Prides (10 of them in 2019 including London, Croydon, Para Pride, Black Pride and Trans Pride).
We now have a Discord server under the group's name for text chat/updates between events (the Discord invite link is in your introduction email when you join, sometimes in event descriptions, or ask the organisers).
* Merch!
We support bi creators through our/their merch in our online shop.
🟣 Join in / Support Us!
Join and RSVP to try us out!
Besides our meetups, we invite you to follow and engage with our social network accounts for other discussions and what the organiser gets up to outside the group, plus wider community things (if you partake)!
See links page (bottom of): https://campsite.bio/londonbi
* Shop
Consider buying bi+/trans/pride/intersecting-identity supporting products (merch) or donating at our shop: https://londonbisexualsmeetup.sumup.link/
Organiser John produces the high quality, well-loved bi & trans pride full-size umbrellas ☂ (limited stock, currently awaiting enough orders for a production run); via shop (above).
* Donations
Organiser John covers Meetup/other service fees out-of-pocket (can afford to); but appreciates help for extra costs (e.g. pride stalls often need insurance, travel/material/equipment/volunteer costs) – donate via cash/card at our pub socials/some other events, via ko-fi online; or even PayPal directly, by request.
🟣 Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility
People of all abilities, religions, sexualities, ethnicities and genders welcome as long as you respect other members, their identities, and appearance. Some regular events require ability to use stairs and will have background music/noise.
🟣 Rules
• Keep your main profile picture for this group 'family-friendly' or you will be removed or (for repeated/unfixed offences) banned; we are not a swingers or nudists group. You get one warning ever (by private message), ~ 1 week to fix it (and offers of help if needed).
• Don't be a dick! ie. Respect others, especially their privacy, at all times. e.g. get permission for photos, & what you'll do with them; don't "out" anyone without permission; try to assume good intent – you don't know what (else) is going on in people's lives. Disabilities & mental health struggles are not always visible/obvious.
• Abuse at events or via Meetup messages/actions will not be tolerated (organisers may need to be notified, they cannot see your private messages). Infractions will lead to the perpetrator's removal from the event+group, possibly a ban; reports presumed honest until evidence otherwise. Trivial first instances (level decided by target of abuse or representative if available) may be warned instead. Meetup also has ways to block/report users in messages or via profiles.
🟣 Final Notes & Conventions
80% of getting anything out of being a member is about showing up and taking part, so turn up to a few events (or offer to run one - anything social, the main organiser John/others may offer help). You're sure to have fun! No need to be nervous about anything sexual, as its a regular social group; report and block anyone who is behaving inappropriately.
* Commercial event to advertise? - talk to the organiser first. Spam not tolerated - we block & remove it a.s.a.p.
* Show/researcher/casting agent wanting people? We have a Discord channel for that, or discuss with the organiser / post to our FB page.
* Member stars! Some members have 1-2 star(s) '★' under their name (in their title), they celebrate our best contributing and reliable members (who've run great events/are an activist here or externally); or a black mark '∎' hints of a failure to respect the group - e.g. not turning up for a limited-space ticketed event without letting us know or apologies, and shouldn't be relied on as much. Black marked members will not have guaranteed space at any limited-ticket event until they redeem themselves (getting the mark removed) by showing up enough, and would not be trusted to run events.
Upcoming events
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Join London Trans+ Pride 2026
Langham Place by BBC Studios & All Souls Church, Langham Place, Marylebone, W1B 3D, London, GBLondon Trans Pride creates a space for the London trans, non-binary, intersex and gender nonconforming communities to come together to celebrate their identities, connect, educate, and fight for rights. Can you bring ally friends/colleagues too?
⚫ Expected Schedule:
Comment/ask here to find us, or look for trans pride umbrellas (one other design exists, but is rare). Bi Pride UK (charity) are again marching as a group; to join them meet at 1pm, Cavendish Square Gardens (see their social media for more details). Biscuit may also meet for it. Other groups like the LGBTQ Community Centre are also marching and hosting placard making workshops before or on the day. Otherwise be at (but double check in case of change):1pm: Langham Place (Marylebone, W1B 3D), outside the BBC and All Soul’s Church
Expect pre-march talks- ~2-3pm: Protest march sets off (once road closures in place) down Regents St (southbound); arrive well in time
Expected route as follows (unknown details yet, released with short notice to minimise counter-protests/abuse):
- March Oxford St to Piccadilly (usu. pausing at Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain @ Piccadilly Circus, tube access)
- Veers west to Wellington Arch, (usu. pausing at Statue of Diana @ Green Park, seating, tube access)
- Finishes Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7JZ
*Speeches, performances - mostly trans/intersex people
Allies: show up! Add chanting voices & presence to boost numbers and experience this space without taking it over. Show solidarity, learn from talks, build community/make friends, support it any way you can. Even if you can't attend in person: donate, share posts about it, talk about it to friends. Normalise transgender experiences - don't let it be a taboo or erased. Counter the erasure or negativity from most traditional media sources. Invite other allies too. But don't speak for or over trans/intersex people, especially not disabled trans/people of colour or other minorities. Bring people from your social groups, your friends, your family, who believe in safety for all or to learn.
Can't spot us? (busy, crowded space): be safe, look after yourself. A small group of us often walk towards the back of the march but we're not a monolith.
⚫ Tips / Bring:
Bring/wear%- masks (dense crowds!) as appropriate - guessing most won't be, but Covid is still around, vulnerable-immune people march too.
*Placards, banners: short & snappy phrases in big plainly-drawn letters, contrasting colours (not too many) from their background, are most impactful & easiest to read from a distance/in photos - flowers (the theme)
*plenty of water / snacks - sunscreen / sunhat, thin clothing layers
*required medication - especially if you'll be away from facilities a while
Don't litter! If bins are full, take it home/find another on the way (suggest a securely-sealable rucksack/bag to carry anything too big for pockets, long handles allow over-the-shoulder carrying).
John's old Pride tips page.
⚫ Travel/Accessibility:
Public transport: bus stops nearby. The march pauses with space to sit (improvised at Piccadilly Circus, around the statue) as mentioned above, and toilets (albeit pay-to-use) at Green Park with a Tesco + M&S opposite; the Arch has accessible toilets and BSL interpreters. Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) has step-free platform access.⚫ Background:
Trans rights are basic human rights that cisgender people also expect. Trans people deserve them too. They're intrinsically connected to all rights: women's, abortion, children's rights. Bodily autonomy is core to all! Denying them to any groups allows denial to others too (& noone can always reliably tell who is trans by looks, actually).If trans people & questioning of (false) gender binaries/ stereotypes/ cis-hetero normativity (patriarchy) are restricted, other LGBTQ+ identities & all women are at risk. Right-wing attacks never stop at the most marginalised groups; they're leverage to chip away at until the next-most marginalised group is suitable fodder. Transphobia also harms cis girls/women, and everyone else to varying degrees - especially if they don't fit traditional patriarchal ideals. It especially worsens gender-non-conforming & LGBT+ people's lives in general.
[ footnote link has more]*.Follow/read (multiple!) trans activists to learn, especially racially marginalised/disabled/non-binary/other multiply targeted activists!
⚫ More Info:
A sober event; for all ages.
Facebook page/group with details.
Instagram (@londontranspride).Help/questions? Email londontranspride@gmail.com.
[* footnote: our gayhate page linking anti-gay lies of past decades with GC/TERF/transphobia. Follow+boost trans activists!]
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Waltham Forest Pride 2026
Fellowship Square & Fountain, London, GBWaltham Forest Pride is back! A free (ticketed) event (have tickets ready, gate-checked in some past years): community & food/drink stalls, picnic space, speakers, cabaret + more in (Lloyd Park?) on ???? July??
Grab a picnic pitch, check out the stalls, & from 5pm watch the entertainment! Street food/drink from stalls/shops (don't bring own alcohol on-site). Can you help at our stall a while too?
🟣 Schedule:
??? 3-8pm: info/community/food stalls, alongside street entertainment, picnic pitches, and water-fountain shows (ground level, on a regular schedule, with added lighting).Stalls with activities/information, food & drink.
Performances from 5pm include:
....Fun activities to join in - Hoola Hoop, Workouts & more.
Breakfasts, food/drinks, and after-partying/entertainment around Walthamstow (some towards Stratford/Leyton area) also makes a special effort for the day.
🟣 Tickets:
Via the Waltham Forest website at:
walthamforest.gov.uk/events/waltham-forest-pride
(details & ticketing at TicketSource).A (free) barcode is needed for entry via Forest Road to get a wristband; via phone or print it, libraries can often print (or John could print/send/arrange entry, ask here at least 3 days ahead).
🟣 Travel:
Walthamstow Central station is on Overground, also Victoria line northern terminus.
Blackhorse Road station is on the Overground.No on-site parking; surrounding roads are residential parking (check Saturday zoning/terms, or have a resident permit). Other parking is local and paid, such as the Feel Good Centre.
🟣 Accessibility/Inclusivity/Rules:
Previously this Pride has had gender-neutral and accessible toilets on-site and all performances were signing-interpreted but it is a new team from a new organisation running it this year, in a new location.
Do not bring alcohol in to the park (may be on sale).We aren't running a stall this year - too much going on the same weekend (Bi+ Pride Picnic, Croydon Pride)!
Don't know 2025 details yet, but 2022 had ELOP (+face painting), Sexual Health Outreach (free condoms, sex health info), The Body People (Health, wellbeing, group exercise classes + free vouchers), Mile Rainbow (health, wellbeing consulting, emotional intelligence, life science, acupressure, ...), Leyton Orient Trust (health/wellbeing education, youth, social action), Met Police LGBT+ Advisors, St. Andrews church (C of E), Adult Learning Service (info+arts workshop - print a tote bag), WF Employment, Business & Skills
Volunteering opportunities: email: volunteer@elop.org.
🟣 Around the Borough
Likely other things going on in Walthamstowe (TBC)🟣 More Info:
Socials (nothing yet, might be new ones this year) 2024: @wfpride (Twitter/Instagram) / Elop's Facebook.
OLD Email: walthamforestpride@gmail.com2 attendeesBi+ World Conference (Amsterdam)
Amsterdam, GBBi+ Netherlands and Bi+ Equal are working together to run a Bisexual+ conference in Amsterdam during World Pride - Euro Pride (which is July 25 - August 8 in the same city). It also marks 25 years of marriage equality in the Netherlands. The official language will be English, but there will obviously be people there who speak other languages. No translation/interpreting support is provided due limited resources.
They warmly invite bi+ people from around the globe to join them for this three-day conference, featuring engaging workshops, insightful panels, meaningful connection, and opportunities to explore the city during this exceptional time. It is a unique occasion to meet bi+ people from all corners of the world, exchange knowledge and lived experiences, and celebrate the strength and diversity of the bi+ community together.
### Registration is now open.
You can now officially register to join/attend the Bi+ World Conference. For people with limited financial means it was possible to apply for a scholarship (scheme now closed).
biplusworldconference.orgThere may still be time to submit a talk/workshop proposal - e.g. present your bi+ research, give a keynote, run a workshop, or perform a show with a suitable theme or story.
There are safeguarding policies and a code of conduct.
There are examples of session topics on the front page of the website, the venue will be shared to ticket holders.
🟣 Tickets:
Everyone must register beforehand, they will be reviewed by the conference team as part of the commitment to creating an inclusive and safer space, then they will invoice you for payment. Please only book travel once confirmed.Ticket Options:
€200 Euro - (no accommodation) full access to conference, lunch, snacks, and soft drinks included
€250 - support ticket (no accommodation)
€80 - single day ticketThere is help on the website to find your own accommodation. They recommend to arrive on Monday 27 July and leave 31st, or stay longer for World Pride / the Canal Parade on 1 August. Once registration is confirmed you can access the full schedule details, rooms etc., and contributor information; you may book the same hotel or another, and you can share a room if you wish. There is an ATM for cash (Euros) walking distance from the conference venue. Note that some local small stores/cafes may not accept credit/debit cards, and a few others may not accept cash.
🟣 Accessibility:
The conference hotel is wheelchair accessible. All session rooms and facilities are on the ground floor, there are multiple accessible rooms to stay in, in the same hotel (available from Monday 27 July afternoon).🟣More Info:
The conference website's FAQ may help with some questions;
direct any further questions by email to conference@biplus.nl.
No online live-streaming of conference sessions is expected, due the extra costs and effort (but check in nearer the time).There's a national pride march for World Pride from Amstelveld to Vondelpark on July 25 if you're there for that, see more details on the world pride portal website.
It's sponsored by the City of Amsterdam; the Minister of Education, Culture and Science; coc.nl; and On Derste Boven ("Foundation of top and bottom", best I can make out - they work from the inside out to increase the visibility of queer women: lesbian, biplus, intersex, trans women, and non-binary people)
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