Queer and Now
Dedicated pop-up queer spaces and events across the Isle of Wight for LGBTQ+ island folk and visitors
About us
Queer and Now CIC is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2023, by a group fabulous queers with one hope of providing safe spaces for fellow community members.
Founding members:
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Joe Lee & Kim Jeffs
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Peter Andrew (aka Proud Mary)
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Henry George (aka Quivers)
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Ashleigh Porter
Committee members:
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Kim Jeffs
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Nina Swallow
National Diversity Awards 2026
We are very honoured and grateful to announce that Queer and Now has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2026, for "Community Organisation Award for LGBT".
Building Queer and Now and Dorothy’s has always been about creating space, community, chaos, safety, laughter, and somewhere people feel like they belong. Knowing that what we do has meant something to someone is honestly the biggest win already.
And if the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s this: queer spaces matter, visibility matters, community matters… and sometimes the smallest ideas grow into something much bigger than you ever imagined. 🌈✨
Upcoming Events
We regularly arrange events for our community members - Dorothy's Community Hub is also now open every week!
