Big Gay Out

10/05/2026

🌸 Spring/Summer into Connection with Big Gay Out! ☀️

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and our calendar is officially packed! Whether you’re a regular or brand new to the community, we’ve got a massive line-up of events designed to get you away from the screen and into the real world. 🌈✨

From iconic London markets to coastal hikes and West End theatre, there is something for everyone.

🗓 THE MAY LINE-UP:
• Sun 10th May: Columbia Road Flower Market & Lunch [FREE/£5] 🌷
• Sat 16th May: Denbies Wine Estate: Secret Vineyard Trail + Tastings [limited spaces ] 🍷

• Sun 17th May: Monthly Bouldering & Lunch [FREE/£5] 🧗‍♂️
• Fri 29th May: Bend with Sam Clorley (Outdoor Yoga) [From £5] 🧘‍♂️
• Sat 30th May: Coastal Walk: Whitstable to Herne Bay [FREE/£5 + TRVL] 🌊

🗓 LOOKING AHEAD TO JUNE:
• Thurs 4th June: Monthly Mixer at The C**k Tavern [FREE] 🍻
• Sun 7th June: Riverside Hike: Marlow to Henley-On-Thames Loop [FREE/£5 + TRVL] 🍃
• Fri 12th June: War Horse at The National Theatre [£62/£68.50/£77] 🎭
• Sat 27th June: Shalford Three Peaks Hike (Guildford) [FREE/£5 + TRVL] 🥾

👋 NEW TO THE COMMUNITY?
Don’t be shy! Most people join us solo. Jump into the “NEW MEMBER’S INTRO” group on our portal to introduce yourself and get the ball rolling.

📍 THE NOTICEBOARD
Looking for tickets, local advice, or just want to see what else is happening? Pop a message into the “NOTICEBOARD” group to connect with the rest of the gang.

🔗 Ready to join us? Click the link in our bio to grab your tickets and secure your spot!
***rLondon

10/05/2026

🎬 Private Screening: The Devil Wears Prada 2 👠💅

We took over the beautiful The Arzner—London’s dedicated LGBTQIA+ cinema—for a private BGO screening of the movie everyone’s talking about. 🍿✨

There is something special about watching a film like this in a room full of your own community. No judgement, just great vibes, 48 BGO legends, and a proper shared experience. 🌈
Huge thanks to the team at The Arzner for hosting us and making the night run so smoothly.

From the pre-film drinks to the post-movie debrief, it was the perfect Tuesday night away from the usual scene.

Missed out on this one?

Our calendar is packed with everything from hikes to theatre trips. We build these spaces so you can drop the armour and find your crowd in London without the pressure.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to join the community for free and grab a spot at our next event.

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03/05/2026

Almost 50 beautiful qu**rs came hiking with us last weekend for our beautiful Bluebelle Bonanza hike in Whitchurch!

We walked, we connected, we made new friends and caught up with old friends.

Low stakes, just turn up and be yourself and be accepted for who you are - no facades , no need to be anything but your beautiful self.

That’s what BGO is all about

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10/04/2026

Spring is here, and our calendar is officially packed. ☀️🌼

Whether you want to get out of the city, get active, or just try something completely new, we’ve got a massive lineup of events running through April, May, and June.

Here is a taste of what’s coming up:
🥾 Escaping the city: The Bluebell Bonanza Hike in Wi******er, the New Forest Loop, and a coastal walk from Whitstable to Herne Bay.
🎨 Culture & Creative: Bare Life Drawing in Dulwich, the Dracula Ballet at Sadler’s Wells, and an immersive trip to Dennis Severs’ House.
🍷 Social & Chill: Wine tasting at Denbies Estate, Columbia Road Flower Market & Lunch, and our Walthamstow Sauna Social.
🧗 Active: Monthly bouldering and a ‘Bend with Sam Clorley’ yoga session.

Big Gay Out is about turning up exactly as you are and leaving with a real sense of community. No cliques, no pressure—just good company and great experiences.

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to join the community and secure your tickets before they sell out.

***rLondon LondonHikes Community First

20/03/2026

Spring is here and our schedule is packed. 🌦️✨

From sauna socials and Kent Downs hikes to West End theatre and life drawing, we’ve got your London social life covered.

BGO is about meeting new faces and finding your community without the ego. If you’re looking for a group that actually connects, there’s a spot here for you.

🔗 Link in bio to join.

***rLondon

20/03/2026

06/03/2026

A massive thanks to Marc Svensson, founder of You Are Loved, for leading a great discussion on the power of community.
We got into the “good and the bad”—the reality of how our spaces can both support us and challenge us.
To everyone who showed up, shared their thoughts, and interacted: thank you.
These conversations are so important. Big special thanks also to The C**k Tavern in Kennington for allowing us the space to do this, and for supporting our community so strongly.

📅 What’s Next?

If you missed this one, we’re back in April for our next Talk. We have some fantastic guest speakers lined up (to be announced very soon), so keep your eyes on our socials.

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30/12/2025

✨ WELCOME, NEW COMMUNITY + EVENTS LEADERS ✨

Big Gay Out just got even stronger.
Please give the warmest welcome to our new leaders:

Shahid • Victor • Bruce • Joe 🫶

These are the heroes generously volunteering their time to help run our vibrant community, support our members, and bring our events to life.

We’ve got BIG things coming in the new year 👀 so we’re going to need the extra help… and we couldn’t be more excited to have them on the team. 💥

Thinking about joining us?
Don’t wait. Tap the link in bio or visit our website to get set up.

Drop a ❤️ below to welcome the boys!

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07/12/2025

We showed up and made more friends 🧡 The rain just made Kent look even more magical.

Tunbridge Wells -> Pembury. 15km

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12/11/2025

🌈 Meet the BGO Board; the incredible team helping us shape the future of our community!
As we step into our next chapter as a CIC, we’re proud to introduce the leaders who will guide BGO with heart, integrity and purpose. 💛

✨ Owain — BGO’s founder and now Chair of the Board, brings years of community health experience and a bold vision to ensure BGO always puts its people first.
⚖️ Justin (Barrister) — a governance expert and community leader, committed to building an inclusive, transparent structure that strengthens BGO as we grow.
📈 Mehul — a growth strategist dedicated to creating a sustainable funding model that keeps BGO vibrant, accessible and powered by community connection.
💛 Marc — a leading LGBTQ+ mental health advocate and founder of You Are Loved, bringing deep expertise on wellbeing, stigma and community care.
📊 Justin (Accountant) — a chartered accountant passionate about building diverse teams and ensuring strong, reliable financial stewardship for BGO’s future.

Here’s to a stronger, braver, more connected BGO, shaped by the community, for the community. 🌟💛🌈

***rCommunity