Christmas Queer Swim Club

Queer Swim Club is back at Northgate Arena on Sunday 6 December, with a Christmas special for queer and trans people in Chester. It's a dedicated swim session running from 3:45pm to 5:15pm, and as the name suggests, it's for the queer community.

If you've never come across it, the club is a safe swimming space for queer people, and especially for trans people, who often face a high barrier to entry when it comes to the pool because of safety concerns. The whole point is to provide a welcoming place where all queer people can swim, whether you're there to get your laps in or just to splash about. It's a session for over-18s only, and it's run as a not-for-profit event.

There's a bit more to this one than just the swim. The ticket covers the pool booking fee and includes a donation to Trans Forward, so your spot goes toward supporting trans people. If you're able, you're also invited to bring a physical donation for CATH (Cheshire Aid to the Homeless) along with you. If you're coming as a carer, you'll need to book a ticket for yourself and then contact the organiser to reserve a carer's spot.

It's at Northgate Arena, Chester, CH2 2AU, on Sunday 6 December from 3:45pm to 5:15pm. For updates, you can follow them on Instagram @queer.swim.club.