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
Sunday 26th Feb 2012 - Gay Hertitage Walk around central Manchester - followed by a showing of Queer as Folk. LGF (Richmond St) at 2:15pm for a prompt 2:30pm departure.
Funded by Forever Manchester.
Future Events
As we now have our brand new Audio Visual System installed (kindly provided by The Big Lottery) we plan to have monthly Free FILM NIGHTS held on the second floor of Number 5 Richmond St (The LGF's Group Work Meeting Room). Please turn up between 7pm and 7:30pm for a PROMPT 7:30 start.
PLEASE NOTE - We can not guarentee entry after 7:30pm
Saturday 28th January 2012 FILM NIGHT
Heritage Walk on Sunday 26th Feb 2012
Saturday 31st March 2012 FILM NIGHT
Saturday 28th April 2012 FILM NIGHT
Saturday 26th May 2012 FILM NIGHT
Keep checking for info on other social events or sign up for our bi-monthly e-newsletters. .
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There is now a new men's social group - Out Mates - that is targeted at ex-Icebreakers. If you are interested in joining just turn up to one of their forth coming meetings.
They now meet twice a month, on the first and the third Wednesdays, in the comfy Group Room at the LGF.
Contact alanspencer74@gmail.com for more information.
Past events
Wednesday 28th Dec 2011 - FILM NIGHT - Mambo Italiano. 17 guys turned out for this great film about love, life and coping with a family. Popular Comedy.
Saturday 26th November 2011 FILM NIGHT - BEGINNERS - over 15 guys attended this great film
Saturday 24th September 2011 FILM NIGHT - another successful night.
Saturday 27th August 2011 about 40 guys marched with Icebreakers in the Manchester Pride Parade. We had a great a walking entry celebrating Icebreakers 25th anniversary and promoting the group. We are also pleased to say we were awarded the Best Community Entry too! Great work guys. Pictures will be added soon. If you have any please e-mail us at icebreakersmanchester@hotmail.co.uk
To view a video of Icebreakers on the parade please visit : HERE (from 2 minutes 50 seconds).
Saturday 30th July we held another one of our popular and FREE FILM NIGHTS showing BOY CULTURE. A successful male escort describes in a series of confessions his tangled romantic relationships with his two roommates and an older, enigmatic male client.
Over 20 guys attended the film them most of us went on to Taurus Bar for a few drinks and continued socialising.
Sunday 12th June 2011. 20 guys turned up in the rain for a fun filled day at the BellBoat Regatta. We didn't come last this time!
Saturday 9th April. We held a Silver Jubilee Celebration & Reunion Soiree at The Round in the Royal Exchange in St Ann's Square, Manchester. There were over 75 guys there who enjoyed the social gathering, good wine and great food in a fabulous location - all kindly subsidised by the Team at the Royal Exchange.
John Amaechi kindly supported us and drew the raffle that will be held on the night. There were 21 prizes in all and we raised several hundred pounds towards our Pride Parade entry this coming August. All monies raised will go towards the cost of entering the Pride Parade this August.
We would like to thank our supporters for their kind and generous
donations - The Royal Exchange, Granada, The Mint Hotel, The Lowry Restaurant, The Gentry Grooming Company, Thomson Holidays, RoB, and the many individuals who have donated prizes. On
Saturday 26th March 2011 there was a FILM NIGHT.
Saturday 12th Feb 2011 Patrick organised another of his very popular pub crawls around manchester's Gay Village. Over 15 guys joined in the fun - some were still partying whilst the sun rose!
Saturday 29th January 2011 FILM NIGHT
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18 guys joined us to watch Shelter. A really uplifting feelgood movie that shows how gay men can deal with difficult family situations whilst also trying to maintain a relationship. See the trailer HERE.
Friday 10th Dec 2010
There was a Festive Dinner and Drinks Night. Big thanks to group member Patrick for organising this event which saw over 18 guys have a really great night out.
Saturday 27th November 2010
12 guys joined our monthly FILM NIGHT to watch Mambo Italiano. A really good laugh about an Italian Canadian family coming to terms with their only son coming out as gay. Click HERE for trailer review link
Friday 29th October 2010
There was a well attended PUB CRAWL around Manchester's Gay Village - some managed to stay out until dawn!
There was a well attended PUB CRAWL around Manchester's Gay Village - some managed to stay out until dawn!
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.
Sunday 8th August 2010
'Out in the Past - A Gay History walk
'Out in the Past - A Gay History walk
Sunday 13th June 2010
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ver 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 that were kindly paid for by Sports Relief Community Cash Funds via the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester.
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 that were kindly paid for by Sports Relief Community Cash Funds via the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester.
Saturday 22th May 2010
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 CITY therapy. 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.
We were invited to a FREE Healthy Living day at CITY therapy. 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.
15th January 2010
Exhibition visit - an exhibition that recalls an infamous legal trial held in the North West in 1936.
Exhibition visit - 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.
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!
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!
26th September,2009
Pub crawl around the village.
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.
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!
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!1st August, 2009
Carlos hosted the 3rd Salsation Event. Great fun was had by all.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
- 16 guys joined us for this informative walk round central Manchester
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.