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 of Queer & Now CIC:

Joe Lee & Kim Jeffs
Peter Andrew (aka Proud Mary)
Henry George (aka Quivers)
Ashleigh Porter

Heart shaped petals on a Queer and Now table cloth

Upcoming Events

We regularly arrange events for our community members - Dorothy's Community Hub is also now open every week!

Tue 03 Mar
Follow the Lionesses - Ukraine vs England - Tuesday 3 March
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03 Mar 2026, 14:30
Dorothy's Community Hub, Sandown Station, Station Avenue, Sandown, PO36 9BN
Join us at Dorothy's Community Hub to support the Lionesses in their match against Ukraine!
Sat 07 Mar
Follow the Lionesses - England vs Iceland - Saturday 7 March
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07 Mar 2026, 12:00
Dorothy's Community Hub, Sandown Station, Station Avenue, Sandown, PO36 9BN
Join us at Dorothy's Community Hub to support the Lionesses in their match against Iceland!
Fri 13 Mar
Drag Quiz Night - Friday 13 March
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13 Mar 2026, 19:00
Dorothy's Community Hub, Sandown Station, Station Avenue, Sandown, PO36 9BN
Join us and Isla Wight at Dorothy's Community Hub for a quiz night!
Sat 14 Mar
St Patrick's Day - Saturday 14 March
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14 Mar 2026, 19:00
Dorothy's Community Hub, Sandown Station, Station Avenue, Sandown, PO36 9BN
Join us at Dorothy's Community Hub to celebrate St Patrick's Day!
Tue 31 Mar
International Trans Day of Visibility - Tuesday 31 March
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31 Mar 2026, 18:30 – 23:00
Dorothy's Community Hub, Station, Station Ave, Sandown PO36 9BN, UK
Celebrate International Transgender Visibility Day with Your Family 💙🩷
Sat 11 Apr
Oops I Quizzed It Again (Music quiz) - Saturday 11 April
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11 Apr 2026, 19:00
Dorothy's Community Hub, Sandown Station, Station Avenue, Sandown, PO36 9BN
Join us at Dorothy's Community Hub for a music quiz, hosted by Open House!

Dorothy's Community Hub

Dorothy's is a dedicated queer hub, home to our regular events and is also open every Friday and Saturday.

Find out about Dorothy's Community Hub

Queer and Now even with queer themed decorations and banners. A pride flag is in the background featuring the text "every one is welcome here".

Become a member!

Join over 200 other queer folk enjoying the benefits of being part of our community, for just £5 a year!

Become a member

Venue set u for a Queer and Now event. Art has been added to the wall as decoration, and Queer and Now tablecloths have been added to the tables.

Become a venue!

If you’re a welcoming space that values community, connection, and inclusivity, let’s join forces to bring more joy!

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Contact us

queerandnow@outlook.com