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  • Beyond hello: building real connections | Wed 22nd July, 2026 | 6pm

    Beyond hello: building real connections | Wed 22nd July, 2026 | 6pm

    Pride season- we'll explore how we move beyond introductions and surface-level chats to build genuine friendships. Read more

  • What makes a connection last? | Wed 8th July, 2026 | 6pm

    What makes a connection last? | Wed 8th July, 2026 | 6pm

    In this session, we'll explore the connections that matter most, how they've changed over time, and what we're looking for. Read more

  • What helps you thrive? | Tue 28th July, 2026 | 6pm

    What helps you thrive? | Tue 28th July, 2026 | 6pm

    In this session, we'll share ideas, experiences, and practical ways we support our wellbeing. Read more

  • The soundtrack of our lives | Tue 14th July, 2026 | 6pm

    The soundtrack of our lives | Tue 14th July, 2026 | 6pm

    In this session, we'll share memories, stories, and the music that has shaped us over the years. Let's share together. Read more

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What makes you feel seen?| Thur 2nd July, 2026 | 11am

What makes you feel seen?| Thur 2nd July, 2026 | 11am

Sometimes, we are not fully seen. Bring along a favourite song, film clip, character, poem, quote, or story that resonates with you. Read more

Start: 2nd July, 2026 at 11:00am

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Finding belonging with faith, culture and queerness | Tue 7th July, 2026 | 6pm

Finding belonging with faith, culture and queerness | Tue 7th July, 2026 | 6pm

As part of South Asian History Month's theme of Unity and Diversity, join us for a conversation about the ways faith, culture, and queerness shape our lives. Read more

Start: 7th July, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 7th July, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 11th June, 2026

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What makes a connection last? | Wed 8th July, 2026 | 6pm

What makes a connection last? | Wed 8th July, 2026 | 6pm

In this session, we'll explore the connections that matter most, how they've changed over time, and what we're looking for. Read more

Start: 8th July, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 8th July, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 16th June, 2026

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The soundtrack of our lives | Tue 14th July, 2026 | 6pm

The soundtrack of our lives | Tue 14th July, 2026 | 6pm

In this session, we'll share memories, stories, and the music that has shaped us over the years. Let's share together. Read more

Start: 14th July, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 14th July, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 16th June, 2026

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Who’s in your support corner? | Thur 16th July, 2026 | 11am

Who’s in your support corner? | Thur 16th July, 2026 | 11am

In this session, we'll explore the people and communities that help us feel valued, supported, and connected. Read more

Start: 16th July, 2026 at 11:00am

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What makes you feel seen? | Tue 21st July, 2026 | 6pm

What makes you feel seen? | Tue 21st July, 2026 | 6pm

Bring along a favourite song, film clip, character, poem, quote, or story that resonates with you, to share. Together we can share what makes us truly seen. Read more

Start: 21st July, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 21st July, 2026 at 7:30pm

Published: 16th June, 2026

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Beyond hello: building real connections | Wed 22nd July, 2026 | 6pm

Beyond hello: building real connections | Wed 22nd July, 2026 | 6pm

Pride season- we'll explore how we move beyond introductions and surface-level chats to build genuine friendships. Read more

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Published: 16th June, 2026

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What helps you thrive? | Tue 28th July, 2026 | 6pm

What helps you thrive? | Tue 28th July, 2026 | 6pm

In this session, we'll share ideas, experiences, and practical ways we support our wellbeing. Read more

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Published: 16th June, 2026

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    Beyond hello: building real connections | Wed 22nd July, 2026 | 6pm

    Pride season- we'll explore how we move beyond introductions and surface-level chats to build genuine friendships.

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    What makes a connection last? | Wed 8th July, 2026 | 6pm

    In this session, we'll explore the connections that matter most, how they've changed over time, and what we're looking for.

  • What helps you thrive? | Tue 28th July, 2026 | 6pm

    What helps you thrive? | Tue 28th July, 2026 | 6pm

    In this session, we'll share ideas, experiences, and practical ways we support our wellbeing.

  • The soundtrack of our lives | Tue 14th July, 2026 | 6pm

    The soundtrack of our lives | Tue 14th July, 2026 | 6pm

    In this session, we'll share memories, stories, and the music that has shaped us over the years. Let's share together.

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