Out Together hubs
Friendly, accessible meet-ups in coffee shops, village halls and community venues — no scene, no pressure, just a cuppa and company.
See the hubs →Connect locally
Find LGBTQ+ people near you
There are thousands of us living and working in rural communities. Meet people through local groups, countryside events and welcoming online spaces.
Togetherby, our online village
A private, safe social network built to feel like a Yorkshire village, designed so it's easy to use whatever your age or confidence with tech.
Visit Togetherby →Out in the Country
The Out Together project trialling rural community hubs and countryside events, from Farm Days to walks.
Read about the project →Out Together Spaces
Find businesses, venues and services near you that have committed to being welcoming to LGBTQ+ people.
Find a safe space →Social events
Walks, meals, quizzes and days out across the region — most are free or low cost, and lifts can often be arranged.
See what's on →Start something in your village
A monthly coffee morning is enough to change someone's year. Out Together can help with venues, publicity and safeguarding.
Get in touch →When getting there is difficult
Tell us what gets in the way. Out Together arranges lifts to some events, runs free digital inclusion sessions near rural hubs, and keeps a phone befriending line for people who would rather talk than type.
Talk to Out Together