Family Network
A group for parents of LGBT+ persons in Reading and the Thames Valley
GROUP SUSPENDED
This group is currently not operating due to low turnout. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This group is an informal meeting for other parents of LGBT children/young people, who are looking for the opportunity to meet other parents and share feelings, thoughts and experiences, while also getting support, information and advice.
We welcome all questions you may have and no subject is taboo. This is a friendly place to discuss your child, without discrimination or judgement. We believe if you are reaching out to us, then you are open to understanding.
We also accept people from the wider family such as Grandparents. We would love it if you are comfortable in your child being LGBT+ and would like to be in on the conversation to help others. Contact us if you would like to know if this is the group for you.
The Family Network meetings take place in a safe and secure location at our wellbeing centre, located at 15 Castle Street in Reading.
Due to numbers, we do ask people to book for the Family Network group – to let us know you’re attending give us a call on 0118 321 9111 or use the contact us form.
Your privacy is of utmost importance. Our support group is based on mutual understanding and respect. We never disclose the details of attendees of our groups, or post any online content without explicit prior permission.
Free tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the meeting.
We wish all visitors to feel comfortable in themselves, we would expect our visitors to respect the views of other people within the group at all times.
If you have any questions about the Family Network or any of our groups, please contact us.
Our support groups are completely free. If you wish to donate to the running cost of the event, you’re welcome to make a small donation at one of the donation pots available across the centre.
Our next Events are scheduled FOR:
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Would you like to work with diverse individuals from your local area? ![]()
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We are looking for volunteers to join our growing Groups and Events Team as Group Facilitators for Support U's The Mix, Come As You Are and Gay 2 Grey. ![]()
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Our volunteers play an essential role in creating safe spaces for attending service users, encouraging them to share their experiences and make life-long friendships. ![]()
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If you see yourself as a group leader and would like to join our lovely team, apply on supportu.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=3c9f8ebc-f102-489e-8d83-6589e899635c. ![]()
We are looking forward to meeting you!![]()
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We encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented in our community.![]()
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Today is International Pronouns Day. Taking the time to ask about and use a person’s correct pronouns is an act of loving-kindness. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns, especially for transgender and non-conforming people, can negatively affect that person’s emotional well-being.![]()
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If you need help with gender pronouns, please call our helpline on 0118 321 911 or use our contact form www.supportu.org.uk/contact-us/. We are open Monday to Friday, 10am – 7pm.![]()
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#wellbeingwednesday #internationalpronounsday #pronouns #lgbtsupport
Continuing with our Black History Month posts, we wanted to celebrate Precious and Myles Brady Davies, a black trans, married couple.![]()
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#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2021 #ProudToBe #MotivationalMonday #blacktrans #lgbtsupport
For Factual Friday, we wanted to highlight Dr Cecil Belfield Clarke, an exceptional academic, civil rights activist and gay man who migrated from Barbados to the UK in 1914. ![]()
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#BHM2021 #BlackHistoryMonth #qpoc #lgbthistory #lgbtfacts