Raspberry Ripples: a social group for Queer Disabled People!
(Please note the event space entrance is on Beckett Street & clearly signposted.)
🌞 This is a casual meet-up for LGBTQIA+ Disabled People. Whether you’re a high-femme lesbian with Hypermobility, an Autistic Asexual, a No-bones Bisexual, a Disabled Dyke, or just a questioning babe with a mobility aid - we’d love to come together and share disabled queer joy!
✊ This group is created by and for Disabled Queer People. We run on the social model of Disability, meaning we won’t be checking your GP records at the door. If you feel disabled, you probably are disabled - and you can sit with us! We include neurodiversity and mental health conditions in our definition of disability. We do not expect you to share the details of your disability or medical history with us. The only thing we need is to know if you have any specific access requirements you’d like us to consider.
🔄 We aim to meet monthly in a rotation between Central Oxford, Didcot, and Online. There is no pressure to attend every session to be part of the group; just coming as and when is absolutely fine.
Please help to keep our community safe by testing for COVID-19 before attending. If you are showing symptoms of being contagious/unwell, please stay home to keep from spreading it on!
If you need additional access needs other than the ones listed below for the venue, please e-mail info@tartproductions.co.uk.
FAQ
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Raspberry Ripples is primarily a social group where we can meet, chat, and generally hang out! In some sessions, we might bring crafts or optional colouring or organise a games night online. The content of the meet-ups will be responsive to our member's ideas and wants! This is not a group where we can give legal advice or support regarding benefits.
If you need additional access needs other than the ones listed below for the venue, please e-mail info@tartproductions.co.uk.
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Of course, everyone is welcome. Please note that your carer should also adhere to our safer space policy and be aware that this space will centre on the experiences of Disabled Queer People.
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Not at all. Everyone is welcome, but you have to respect the fact that this is a space for queer people. Avoid assuming anything about a person’s gender or sexuality based on their body. Click here for a handy guide on how to be an ally to trans and gender non-conforming people.
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No - everyone is welcome, including allies, partners, and questioning people. Make sure you respect the fact that this meetup is centring queer disabled people.
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No, you are welcome to drop in! You are welcome to email us in advance and request a buddy or ask any questions.
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There aren’t a great deal of queer and accessible events in Oxfordshire. We need safer, inviting spaces where we can express ourselves without fear of harassment and be celebrated for what makes us different.
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We want to make this event as gorgeously accessible as below. Here is our accessibility checklist:
Level access & accessible loo
Allergen-free and vegan snack options
Gender-neutral loos
Sober event
Soft lighting & heating in the venue
Ear defenders & stim toys available
Facemasks encouraged, with disposable masks available
Lots of signage & seating available
Welfare officer and first aider on site
Written instructions for crafts
Visual story available on request
Guide dogs welcome
Please contact info@tartproductions.co.uk with any questions or access needs, we can also set you up with a volunteer buddy to ease you into the group.
🚌 How do I get there?
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The nearest car park is Oxford Station Main, it costs £7.90 for the day on Sundays and is ~82m away from the venue. The next closest is Oxford Station Short Stay which costs £3.80 for a maximum of 1 hour and is ~160m away. Free blue badge spaces are available at both, but you will need to register.
There are some on street Blue Badge spaces on Beckett Street.
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The venue is ~160m walk from Oxford Train Station.
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The nearest bus stop is at the train station, ~160m walk from the venue. The following bus routes go there:
400,
5,
1,
14,
X4,
3X,
X1,
X15,
and the S3.
🚗 Travel fund
We have a travel fund, so anyone who cannot get a lift can get a taxi. Keep your receipts and send them to us at directors@tartproductions.co.uk noting what session you attended, or we can book your taxi for you if you’re able to give us a few days advance notice.
If you would like help planning your journey, please get in touch on info@tartproductions.co.uk.
💖 SAFER SPACE POLICY
This inclusive space welcomes people of all ages (18+), genders, sexualities, races, religions and identities. We will ensure that the bathroom in the venue is gender neutral & accessible for the event.
We will not tolerate any kind of homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism, ableism, fatphobia, biphobia, femmephobia, interphobia, or non-consensual touching. Any behaviour of this sort will result in expulsion from the event. Treat everyone with respect, and we'll send that love right on back to you 🌈
If anyone at any of our events makes you feel uncomfortable or you believe they are in breach of this policy, please speak to the event staff or e-mail directors@tartproductions.co.uk.