METRO’s Wonderful Land of Oz: Creative community workshops!

For this year's Pride in London, we will be marking our 40th ruby anniversary in style by tapping our heels together three times with a fabulous ‘METRO’s Wonderful Land of Oz' theme!

To ensure this theme truly comes to life and celebrates our rich history, community and LGBTQ+ culture, we want to create fabulous Ozian-themed accessories and costumes that can be worn by folks marching with us in this year's parade.

The free workshops will be led by our friends at Staying Out and supported by the METRO Charity team. You can embrace your creativity by constructing your own outfit or by making one or all of our fabulous designs, including a sparkly Tin Man fascinator and a yellow brick road hat! All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring some of your own too if you would like.

Free refreshments will be provided throughout each workshop. Plus, we will be watching and listening to all things Wizard of Oz related for oz-tastic inspiration!

The workshops are open to all ages, and will be relaxed, safe spaces where you can meet new people, get your parade outfit pride ready, and hear more about our exciting float plans!

Not booked to join us in the parade yet? What're you waiting for! Book your free space here - Pride in London 2024 Parade! Tickets | 29 Jun @ Park Lane, London | FREE | OutSavvy

Want even more pride filled fun? Then book your ticket to come aboard METRO's Pride Boat Party 2024, and travel to the parade in style! - Pride Boat 2024 Tickets, Sat 29 Jun 2024 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Friday 10th May 2024

Times

• Arrive and welcome: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
• Workshop: 5:30pm -7:30pm
• Wrap up: 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Sunday 9th June 2024

Times

• Arrive, welcome and brunch treats: 10:00am - 11:00am
• Workshop and movie screenings: 11:00am - 3:30pm
• Wrap-up: 3:30pm - 4:00pm

If you can not make it to the start of each event, don't worry! You are welcome to drop-in at any time and enjoy the workshops. However, we recommend attending for as much as you can to get the most out of the session!

METRO Lambeth (formerly The Royal Oak), 78 Fitzalan Street, London, SE11 6QU

• 17 minute walk from Waterloo and Waterloo East stations.
• 15 minute walk from Elephant and Castle stations.
• 11-12 minute walk from Lambeth North and Kennington stations.

Nearby bus stops: Stops KG or KF for 3, 59, 159, 360

Unfortunately, the property only has step-free access to the ground floor, which is where we will be hosting our workshops. We are currently fundraising and applying for planning permissions to extend the property, allowing us to add a lift, giving access to all three floors of the property.

An accessible bathroom is available on the ground floor.

A quiet space will be available on the first-floor, should you require it.

If you have any access needs, including around neurodiversity to ​support your participation in the event, please let us know.

Host or Publisher METRO Charity