Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure is proud to celebrate 20 years of LGBT+ History Month, an annual observance dedicated to honouring lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, as well as the broader civil rights movements that have shaped equality and diversity in society.
A Month of Celebration and Reflection – Throughout February, Vision RCL will be hosting a vibrant programme of events, reinforcing its commitment to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and awareness in the Redbridge community. The theme for LGBT+ History Month 2025, Activism and Social Change, highlights the significant role LGBT+ individuals have played to help shape and create social change, advancing society for everyone.
Engaging Events and Partnerships – This year, Vision Libraries are collaborating with Redbridge Rainbow Community – an organisation dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals living, working, studying, or socialising in the borough – to present a diverse range of activities for all ages. We invite everyone to take part and celebrate this milestone with us!
Event Highlights
Laughable Comedy Evening
Award-winning Laugh-Able is back in February to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with an excellent lineup including Maria Bowden, Becky Jade, Ro Dodgson, Dian Cathal and Abigolah Schauman. Also featuring:
- Amazing headliner Stephanie Laing (Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year Finalist 2015)
- Guest MC Rabiah Coon (UK Pun Championship Finalist 2024/2025)
LGBT+ Themed Book Chat
Join our special book discussion featuring Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, or choose any LGBT+ History Month-appropriate book (under 200 pages) to share your thoughts and recommendations. Connect with fellow readers in an engaging online session on Tuesday 11 February.
Author Events & Storytelling for Families
As part of National Storytelling Week, Vision Libraries will host a range of exciting events during February half-term, including:
- Cat and Hutch – an interactive storytelling experience
- Robert Tregoning – Out of the Blue
- Gareth Peter – My Mummies Built a Treehouse
Redbridge Museum: Brilliant Badges
Children can take part in a fun, hands-on craft activity at Redbridge Museum, where they can create their own badges, t-shirt designs, and posters for Redbridge Pride 2025. The event also includes a guided tour of the museum’s latest exhibits, featuring LGBTQ+ historical artefacts, as well as an opportunity to share personal stories, find out more here.
Curated Reading Collection & Digital Library Access
The Redbridge Schools Library Service has put together a specially curated reading list featuring beloved authors such as Jacqueline Wilson, Bali Rai, and Malorie Blackman. These books are available for borrowing through Vision’s Virtual and physical libraries, offering members free access to thousands of books, audiobooks, and magazines.
Additionally, library members can explore Vision’s Kanopy streaming platform, which includes a curated collection of LGBTQ+ films, from critically acclaimed dramas to Hollywood blockbusters and independent cinema.
Join us in celebrating 20 years of LGBT+ History Month in Redbridge and take part in these fantastic events.
For more information, visit our dedicated LGBT+ History Month page.
