What we’re about
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE MASSIVE PRICE HIKES IMPOSED BY MEETUP, THIS GROUP WILL BE CLOSING IN FEB 2025
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salisburylgbtsocialmeetupgroup/
This is a Private group - The group description and admin/moderators can be seen by non-members
Posts on the page, events and the members list can only be seen by group members - group activity will not be visible to others unless they are also in the group.
This group is for LGBT+ people in Salisbury and surrounding areas wanting to meet up and socialise in a coffee shops or pubs etc
There will be meetups as a minimum on a monthly basis - usually on a Sunday afternoon - this is currently the second Sunday of the month.
There are other LGBT+ groups/events in the Salisbury/South Wiltshire/South Hampshire area - events may be promoted or joint events suggested however the focus of this group will be a tea and coffee conversation social.
Discussion is welcome and suggestions for meet ups, activities, locations, dates etc are also gratefully received.
Please see the group policy for the rules that we expect all members to follow. This can be found below.
There is a cost implication to running the meetup group there is therefore a moneybox on the table at each meetup for members to make a donation towards the cost.
If each member that attends an event donates £1 at each event this spreads the cost between us all however donations are voluntary.
I look forward to meeting you!
Andy
If you would like to feed back to the group admins and moderators about suggestions, ideas and issues you can do so using the form below. It can be anonymous if you want. Just fill in the form and it will find its way to us. Remember though, it may not get an immediate response and we are volunteers!
https://forms.gle/fuvVmcCE5dnHrMLF9
There is an overspill FB group to allow a larger number of people to keep in contact with events.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/salisburylgbtsocialmeetupgroup/
https://www.meetup.com/Salisbury-LGBT-Socia...
These rules are to be abided by on the Meetup page as well as at the events. We will warn/remove people from the group if they do not abide by them:
1. We only accept LGBT+ members aged 18+
This group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people or anyone of a non-binary sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, who are 18+. This group also welcomes people who are questioning any of these things.
2. No hate speech or bullying
Make sure that everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed at events or on the group. Below are examples of things that will result in a warning or ban: Homophobia, biphobia, panphobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, acephobia, asexualphobia, sexism, disablism, classism, agism, body shaming, discrimination against sex workers, racism, objectifying, harassment, creating a hostile atmosphere, ridiculing members, aggression, phobia towards different relationship structures (e.g. poly)
3. Respect everyone's privacy
If you are told something on the group or at an event, don't assume that it's general knowledge and tell other people without their consent. If you fear for someone's safety because of something that you have been told, then please inform the appropriate authorities.
4. This is not a dating/hook-up group
We hope that people are going to make some awesome friends here, but this is not dating or hook-up group. While people may meet at events and a friendship may develop into a relationship, repeatedly approaching a group member or a number of members will result in you being removed from the group.
5. Keep posts appropriate
This group is a group about LGBT+ issues and events. While you may have some really funny meme or exciting post, if it's not relevant to the group then we won't permit it. The same goes for any posts of a sexual nature or with lots of offensive language or behaviours. Repeatedly posting things like this will result in you being removed from the group. Long video posts may also be rejected as admins and mods don't have time to watch them!
6. Events are for members only
Events are organised for members of the group only UNLESS the event is specified as open for allies. For people who need additional support at events for mental or physical needs, a carer can accompany a member. Please let the event host know in advance if possible.
7. Take care of your own safety
If you meet somebody at the group and choose to meet them privately or exchange messages or other communication means, make sure you are doing this safely. While admins of the group could potentially support you in the event of something going wrong outside of the group, it is unlikely that any direct action will be taken unless a group rule is broken. If something serious has happened, contact the relevant authorities.