Join with forum+ this October and connect with your community in Camden and Islington. We hope to see you in October as we commemorate National Hate Crime Awareness Week and connect at Rainbow Paddlers and at Cooking With Pride. For further information please email info@forumplus.org.uk
Friday 9th October
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
forum+ at Rainbow Paddlers
Join the final forum+ visit of 2026 to Rainbow Paddlers at the Pirate Castle. Connecting near water and greenery has so many proven benefits including reducing anxiety, improving mental health and enhancing emotional wellbeing. Autumn is an amazing time to enjoy a peaceful paddle as the sun sets and leaves are changing colour along Regent’s Canal. Pre-booking is essential and registration with forum+ closes 72 hours before each session. Please register via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/forum-at-rainbow-paddlers-lgbtq-kayaking-social-tickets-2002454627696
Tuesday 13th October
6 pm – 9 pm
Cooking With Pride
forum+ is proud to join with our friends at St Luke’s Community Centre for Cooking With Pride. At the cookery class and social support group we learn culinary skills and enjoy a delicious meal together. We have fantastic fun in the kitchen at St Luke’s and it’s amazing to have the opportunity to learn how to cook low-budget, nutritious meals. Pre-booking is essential (no walks-in accepted) and our October class is currently fully booked. You may join the waiting list via the booking page at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cooking-with-pride-tickets-1999022823076
Thursday 15th October
1.30 pm
National Hate Crime Awareness Week – Online Information Session
On Thursday 15th October join an online information session marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week. The session will include a presentation on the definition of hate crime and an update on LGBT rights in the UK, including the latest LGBT hate crime statistics released from the Home Office. We will share information on forum+ support services and attendees will be invited to ask questions and share comments. To register for your place visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-hate-crime-awareness-week-online-information-session-tickets-200244323662
Saturday 10th – Saturday 17th October
National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026
forum+ is proud to be participating in National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026. From 10th – 17th October our charity will be engaging in action and education across Camden and Islington. We will join community partners at the Arsenal Community Hub where local primary and secondary school pupils will learn about hate crime, understand the impact it can have and how we can all encourage respect, inclusion and positive community relations. On Thursday 15th October join our online NHCAW information session and learn about LGBT rights and the law in the UK. For more information email info@forumplus.org.uk
Please note that pre-booking is essential and required to secure a place at all forum+ activities and social support groups . No same day bookings are available and walk-ins are not able to join. For more information please email info@forumplus.org.uk
