After a very eventful year in the UK, for LGBTQ+ people, for Rainbow Bedfordshire, and in each of our lives it is time to take a break from [the illusion of] normality for Christmas and New Year.

We are aware that there are people within our community who find the festive period really hard. Some of you might be spending this time with people who do not accept you for who you are. Some of you may have been rejected and have found yourself alone. We have not stopped our groups for the entire festive season. We have paused for three days this week and three days next week. We can see we already have a busy year ahead, with both new and continuing projects in 2026.

We hope that Christmas is how you each need it to be. Our support pages provide links and contact details of specific services for if you are experiencing any kind of crisis.

For anyone who has not registered with us we encourage you do using this form so we can give you opportunities to make connections with like-minded people. Registration costs you nothing, and helps us to keep the spaces safe for all of our members, we can support any access needs new members may have, and ensure you have the information you need. We also have a WhatsApp community that members can join.

If you are struggling to complete the form you can come to a session/group and one of us would be happy to help.

Our email inbox will not be monitored 23rd December-1st January

Registration form notifications go to an alternative email address, and will reach us.