TAUNTON GAY GROUP - INFORMAL PUB SOCIAL MEET-UPS
Please see the events calendar for dates and venues.
Unless otherwise indicated pub evening socials will be at either: [PLOUGH] THE PLOUGH INN, 75 Station Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PB [HIDEOUT] THE HIDEOUT, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AE. Join LGBTQ+ friends for an informal pub social meet up. We welcome people not only from Taunton but outlying areas and visitors - people have attended from all over Somerset and surrounding counties. Our aim is to just bring LGBTQ+ people together at the same time, at the same place and enjoy socialising together, like a 'pop up gay pub' within a pub. Just turn up and come and find Stephen & Steve - you'll hopefully recognise some of us from pictures on facebook or the website, and we usually stick a rainbow flag somewhere near! At THE PLOUGH: We will aim to reserve tables in the main seating area on left as you enter the main door, but will indicate if otherwise. Please note the Plough is an old building and quite quirky - apologies for those this may impact, but the pub is tight access wise and not very accessible for wheelchair users in terms of bathroom facilities. If in doubt please check with the pub directly re any access concerns/questions. There is a gender neutral toilet on floor level near gents, female toilets are upstairs. The main pub seating area is street level but access is via alleyway also used as smoking area. Arrive early as seating is limited! The Plough is a long time supporter of TGG and is LGBTQ+ run. At the HIDEOUT: We will aim to be in or near the Snug area, to the left of the pub rear as you face the bar (same side as the Shufl tables). This is so there is a meeting point, but naturally we don't have control over how busy the pub is so may need to spread out in the venue depending on numbers, and obviously you can sit where you prefer in the pub. The Hideout have been supporters of Taunton Pride and welcome LGBTQ+ people. Let's get together for a fun social evening and escape life online! And remember EVERYONE is welcome no matter how you identify (or if you don't), if you fit somewhere in or around the LGBTQ+ 'boxes' and allies/partners. We have had some events mostly men, some mostly women, some mixed, trans women, non-gender specific, bi men/women.... hopefully you get the picture! We also have a wide range of ages of people which fluctuates every time, so please don't expect it to just be one age group or another (we were all young once and we'll all be old too!) - so think of us like a mini gay pub within a pub! Together we are stronger. * Please also note the following information: > Events are held subject to any changes in Government covid-19 guidance for England and may be cancelled or amended at short notice. > Please respect the staff and follow any directions given with regards to Covid safety measures on arrival if applicable. > If you feel unwell, or think you may have any possible symptoms of Covid-19 we kindly request that you do not attend as the illness can still be impacting whether vaccinated or not. > Attendance is at your own risk assessment (particularly if you have underlying health issues and/or have not yet been vaccinated), the same as your decision to enter any public space where other people will be. TGG cannot advise or take responsibility for any subsequent illness. > Please use common sense, be respectful to others and their choices, and continue to take care such as hand cleanliness. If you use them please follow posts via Facebook or Twitter to keep up to date with any event news. See our past events here. Please also read our event guidelines. |