# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Six weekly sessions exploring LGBTQ+ identity, belonging and self-acceptance in a polarised world. Starts Wednesday 28 October.About this EventExploring Identity, Belonging & Self-Acceptance in a Polarised World Queer & Now is a warm, reflective, community-centred programme for LGBTQ+ adults who want space to explore who they are, where they belong, and how to feel more at home in themselves. At a time when our world seems more divided than ever, this six-week journey offers a gentle blend of guided discussion, shared storytelling and supportive group connection. Each session focuses on a different aspect of LGBTQ+ identity and lived experience, helping participants deepen self-understanding, strengthen resilience and build meaningful community. DATES AND TIMES Six Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 4:00pm (90 minutes) - 28 October 2026 - 4 November 2026 - 11 November 2026 - 18 November 2026 - 25 November 2026 - 2 December 2026 Each session builds on the last, so we ask participants to commit to all six weeks. HOW TO JOIN: BOOK AN ASSESSMENT Everyone joining the group starts with an assessment session. This gives us both a chance to explore whether the group feels like the right place for you at this time.Assessing suitability isn't about gatekeeping - it's about care. Each participant brings their own history, pace and needs, and a thoughtful assessment helps make the group a safe, supportive environment for everyone. By understanding where you are in your journey, we can make sure you're matched with support that fits your readiness, protects your wellbeing and allows the group to flourish. It's how we honour both the individual and the collective. To book, simply reserve an "Assessment request" ticket below. Someone from Project 93 will be in touch soon to arrange a time for you to meet the group facilitator, Steve Barlow. Reserving a ticket does not guarantee a place in the group. There is no cost to take part. ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR: STEVE BARLOW Steve Barlow is a highly experienced therapist, clinical supervisor and group facilitator with over 22 years' experience, working both within organisations and in private practice. As a therapist and supervisor, Steve has worked in educational, hospice and substance misuse/addiction settings, including Turning Point, Antidote LGBTQ+ Addiction Service and Terrence Higgins Trust. He has designed and delivered groupwork programmes for Terrence Higgins Trust, Antidote and Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. ABOUT PROJECT 93 Project 93 is a specialist LGBTQ+ and HIV support charity based in Stoke-on-Trent (registered charity no. 1184021).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hanley/queer-and-now-a-six-week-lgbtq-group-experience/100002001398545927
- **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, nonprofit, charities, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 18+
  - Doors Open At: 2:20 PM
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Project 93
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hanley
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Project 93
- **lat**: 53.0291726
- **long**: -2.1798419
- **full address**: Project 93, Hope Street, Hanley, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience being held?
  - **A:** Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Project 93, Hope Street, Hanley, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience?
  - **A:** Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience is organized by Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hanley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Queer & Now: A Six-Week LGBTQ+ Group Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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