Events
Although we are not a social group Icebreakers volunteers always try to organise a social event for the last weekend of every month. Previous events have included pub crawls, theatre visits, film nights and walks.
Icebreakers now has a mobile phone that is for use on the day of events only - just phone up to make sure the event is still on. This number is not for general use (although it will be checked every Wednesday between 7:30 and 8:30pm ) 07925 567 537
The next social......
On 21st March we will be joining Out On Sunday for a WALK around the Medlock Valley.
See their website for more details HERE or call Derek on the Out On Sunday phone = 07849 837653.
Future Events......
Keeping checking out this site for more events.
On 25th April we will be organising a Pub Crawl around Manchester's Gay Village. Meet at 8:30 in Taurus Bar.
On Sunday 13th June we will be joining the fun of Pride Games (Sunday 6th - Sunday 13th June) and entering the Bell Boat Regatta - scroll down for pics from last years event.
On Saturday 31st July we will be visiting Oldham Pride - the full details of which has yet to be confirmed - but the Parade will be at 12 noon followed by others events.
Salsation is now OUT TO DANCE!
Latin dance nights are being held EVERY 3rd Saturday of the month throughout 2010. From 7pm at Princess House.
For more info e-mail out2dancemanchester@gmail.com or join their facebook group here.
Past events include:
On Saturday 27th February we hosted a very successful FILM NIGHT with 24 guys attending. We showed 9 Dead Gay Guys. A great non PC comedy about 2 Irish guys finding their way on the London Gay Scene. After the film some of us went to Taurus Bar for drinks and others went to Queer for a dance.
Check out the trailer by clicking HERE.
On Saturday 20th February there was another successful Salsation Dance night at Princess House. 17 attendees had fun. Keep up the moves 'n' grooves guys!
On Saturday 30th January we were invited to a FREE Healthy Living day at CITYtherapy. The guys at CITYtherapy gave the 10 attendees a one day course on healthy living -including how to give a really good back and shoulder massage, understanding the body's need to regenerate and maintain itself, great techniques to tackle stress and inspiring ways of looking at simple methods to improve your health.
For more details about City Therapy, please click HERE.
On Saturday 16th January there was another successful Salsation Dance night at Princess House. 14 attendees had fun. Keep up the moves guys!
On Friday 15 January, 2010, 8 of us attended the opening of an exhibition called - Untitled (on a day unknown . .) Queer artist Jason E. Bowman has worked with Manchester's OUT in the CITY - a social group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people over the age of 50 - on an exhibition that recalls an infamous legal trial held in the North West in 1936.
On Saturday 14th Nov we held a Salsation dance night with Carlos and his crew. 15 attended and all enjoyed themselves. Well done guys.
On Saturday the 31st Oct we had a well attended film night when 15 guys came along to watch MILK. Following the film most of us had a few drinks in Taurus Bar, before the call to the Queer dance floor became too much for some. Thanks Damien for the chocolate cake!
A special event was held on Wednesday 14th October - John Amaechi came to the group to give a talk about his life one of only a handful of major sports stars who have come out in the USA. The evening was a great success and over 35 guys attended. It was inspiring, interesting and very entertaining. A huge thanks to John for attending.
On Sat 26th Sept. we had a pub crawl around the village.
On Saturday 5th Sept Carlos and his crew held Salsation 4 at Princess House. Great fun was had dancing Salsa etc.
On Saturday 29th August we did Manchester Pride Parade when a few of the Icebreakers Group Users and Volunteers joined the LGF's walking entry, themed Homo Heroes. We all enjoyed the day - and it didn't rain!
Check out the amazing 4 minute video based on a montage of people singing along to Lily Allens F**K YOU via this link - can you spot anyone you know? or direct to YouTube here.
On Saturday 1st August Carlos hosted the 3rd Salsation Event. Great fun was had by all.
On Sunday 26th July 2009 we hired a 35 seater coach and went to the popular Pink Picnic on the side of Castle Hill near Huddersfield. This was a sell out event and although it was wet and windy a good time was had by all.
Big thanks go to Grassroots Grants & Community Foundation for Greater Manchester for funding this event.
On Saturday 20th June - following on from last months successful night Carlos hosted another Gay SALSA class at Princess House. Salsations 2 proved as popular.
On Saturday 13th June we joined the Walk Against Homophobia. This event saw hundreds og anti-homophobia supporters walk 5km through the streets of manchester in the presence of a few MPs and Corrie stars.
On Sunday 7th June we entered the Pride Games Bell Boat race. We had a fun attempt, but failed to beat anyone. Thanks for all those who took part. Next year we will be better I'm SURE!
On Saturday 30th May 23 guys attend a funfilled SALSA dance night at Princess House, organised by Carlos. We suspect Carlos will start doing these regularly.
On Saturday 25th April we held a well attended film night at Princess House. 12 guys, good food, great film (Urbania), followed by drinks at Taurus Bar.
On Sunday the 29th March 2009 we had a city walk. 12 of us met at Princess House on a beautifully sunny day, from where we walked along the canal to Castlefields, explored the history of the area, visited the Museum of Science and Industry for a pee & coffee stop before exploring Spinningfields and China Town, where we had a meal. Some Icebreakers rounded off the day with a visit to Canal Street.