Queer Walk & Talk with Rainbow Mind Greater Manchester

Join Rainbow Mind Greater Manchester for a moment of calm, connection, and community 🌈

Thanks to funding from the Marcus Movers campaign, we’re delivering our Queer Walk & Talk programme, a series of mindful walks across Manchester designed to support LGBTQIA+ mental wellbeing through movement, nature, and shared space.

What is Marcus Movers?

Marcus Movers is a Mind initiative that funds local walking and running groups focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by Marcus Skeet’s journey, the programme supports people to come together, get moving, and connect with others in a safe and supportive environment, with guidance from trained mental health practitioners.

Why Attend?

  • Take time to reconnect with yourself
  • Feel more energised and grounded
  • Build a healthy routine
  • Connect with other LGBTQIA+ people in a safe, welcoming environment 
  • Enjoy nature and movement without pressure

Things to note when participating in a walk:

– We understand that our identities and lives change and evolve and there is no need to feel you have to be a certain way, or fit a certain box.

– All parts of you are welcome.

– Our team are experienced in creating safe spaces for people who are LGBTQIA+.

– All activities within the session are invitational, go at your own pace and participate as much as feels right for you.

If you have any questions, or want to find out more about Rainbow Mind and what other support we offer contact our team at – rainbowmind@mindinsalford.org.uk

Please note: this session is intended for LGBTQIA+. Participants that do not fit this demographic will respectfully be asked to re-book on to a more suitable event.

This session is not a mental health crises support service. If you need more immediate crisis support, please see below for further information.

Register on Eventbrite to secure a spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any queries about the sessions or bookings please email: rainbowmind@mindinsalford.org.uk 

Dates, time, venues and booking links:

Walk Date Time Location Booking Link

Found Poem Walk

Wednesday 1st April

12:30pm – 2:30pm

Fletcher Moss

Community Walk with Dykes Who Hike

Sunday 26th April

12:30pm-3:30pm

Valehouse Reservoir

Photography Walk

Wednesday 6th May

12:30pm-2:30pm

Peel Park

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Mindful Walk

Friday 22nd May

12:30pm-2:30pm

Castlefield Urban Heritage Park

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Mindful Walk

Friday 5th June

12:30pm-2:30pm

Peel Park

Mindful Walk with George House Trust

Thursday 18th June

12:30pm-2:30pm

New Mills

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Colour Trail

Saturday 4th July

12:30pm-2:30pm

Ashton Canal to Clayton Vale

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Wellness Walk

Wednesday 15th July

12:30pm-2:30pm

TBC

 

Mindful Walk

Friday 24th July

12:30pm-2:30pm

Peel Park

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