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 (see below for past events).
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......
We have yet to decide what social we will be doing in Sept. Aswe have the building move we still have to sort a lot of stuff out. Keep checking here for info or sign up for our monthly e-bulletin.
Future Events......
Keeping checking out this site for more events.
ALSO -
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:
Saturday 7th & 28th August 2010 - some of us joined the LGF's Enough is Enough! Action Against Homophobia campaign at Liverpool Pride & then Manchester Pride. All of us had a really great time and the weather was kind too! Click HERE for a video resume of the Parade.
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Sunday 8th August 2010 -- 'Out in the Past - A Gay History walk - 16 guys joined us for this informative walk round central Manchester.
Manchester Pride Community Fund kindly funded this event.
Sunday 13th June - over 35 guys joined the fun of Pride Games and entering the Bell Boat Regatta - below are a few pics. We had enough rowers for 2 teams and had 3 races each. Needless to say we didn't win - as we took the 'fun' option and dressed up in Hawaiian shirts, Leis and sunglasses! Good laugh. We also introduced Icebreakers new T-shirts.
Saturday 22th May - 22 guys attended another FILM NIGHT - we showed The BIG Gay Musical - then retired to Canal Street for drinks and socialising. Great film with loads of laughs.
Click HERE for a link to the trailer.
24th April, 2010 - Pub Crawl around Manchester's Gay Village. Over 12 guys joined us on this crawl. Great night! There were a few hangovers the day after!
20th March, 2010 - Salsation / Out To Dance over 20 guys and gals came along to shake their bootie. Well done to all involved.
27th February, 2010 - 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.
20th February, 2010 - Salsation Dance night at Princess House. 17 attendees had a great evening. Keep up the moves 'n' grooves guys!
30th January, 2010 - 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.
16th January 2010 - Salsation Dance night at Princess House. 14 attendees had fun. Keep up the moves guys!
15th January 2010 - 8 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.
14th November, 2009 - Salsation dance night with Carlos and his crew. 15 attended and all enjoyed themselves. Well done guys.
31st October, 2009 - 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, 2009 - 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.
26th September,2009 - pub crawl around the village.
5th September, 2009 - Carlos and his crew held Salsation 4 at Princess House. Great fun was had dancing Salsa etc.
29th August, 2009 - Manchester Pride Parade,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.
1st August, 2009 - Carlos hosted the 3rd Salsation Event. Great fun was had by all.
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.
20th June, 2009 - following on from last months successful night Carlos hosted another Gay SALSA class at Princess House. Salsation 2 proved as popular.
13th June, 2009 - Walk Against Homophobia. This event saw hundreds of anti-homophobia supporters walk 5km through the streets of Manchester in the presence of a few MPs and Corrie stars.
7th June, 2009 - 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!
30th May, 2009 - 23 guys attend a funfilled SALSA dance night at Princess House, organised by Carlos. We suspect Carlos will start doing these regularly.
25th April, 2009 - film night at Princess House. 12 guys, good food, great film (Urbania), followed by drinks at Taurus Bar.
29th March, 2009 - city walk. 12 of us met at Princess House on a beautiful sunny day. 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.