Our past activities

These are just some of the things we have done in the past

LGBT WELLBEING FESTIVAL

We hosted a LGBT+ Wellbeing Festival at the University of Bedfordshire (Bedford campus)

This was a space for LGBT+ artist to show their stuff and for people to meet others from the community.

we also invited local wellbeing services that shared how they can support local people.

LGBT+ history month 2023

Each year The Higgins Museum and art gallery host the LGBT+ history month with each year having a different theme.

2023 theme was behind the lens, the Higgins asked if the Craftivism group wanted to be involved, as a group we did some art piece's to be displayed in the museum during February (LGBT+ history month).

Trans and non-binary sports sessions

These were multi sports sessions for trans people of all ages and all abilities held once a week.

Clothing swap/shop

We Did a Gender variant Clothing swap/shop where you can come along and pick out a new outfit.

we will be more of these in the new year (2024) but with a new name due to feedback

Variety Show

variety night held at The Green Earth Cafe by Bell Make with collaboration with local performers. With every date it was Pay what you can and then a 10% of donation was given to Rainbow Bedfordshire, which all gets redirected to community for projects we run.

dates are that the show was on
31st October 7pm

28th November 7pm

2nd January 7pm

27th February 7pm

26th March 7pm

LGBTQ+ history month 2024

The Higgins Museum held various events for LGBTQ+ History month 2024 this years theme was under the scope this was celebrating those who are LGBTQ+ and who work in the medical field. The museum invited our Craft group to have a display in the foyer area. these a few photos of that display in the display our art work people show there experience of the NHS and being LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ history in the medical field.

Quiz night Fundraiser

We held a fun filled Quiz night to raise funds in support of Rainbow Bedfordshire in doing a LGBTQ+ Festival.

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