What is Queer Digital Detox?
Queer Digital Detox is a couple of hours where you get to put your phone away and just... exist.
It's a space for queer people who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by life online, who are craving genuine connection, or who just fancy spending an evening with other queer people without everything revolving around alcohol, dating, networking, or having to be "on" all the time.
No pressure. No expectations. Just good people, good company, and a chance to give your brain a bit of a breather.
This is for you if...
- Your brain feels like it's got 47 tabs open and none of them are loading properly.
- You're a bit fed up with how much of your life happens through a screen.
- You're craving queer connection that doesn't revolve around bars or dating apps.
- You'd love more queer community, but don't always have the energy for big social events.
- You want somewhere you can properly relax without pressure, expectations, or having to be anything other than you.
- You miss real-life queer community... or maybe you've never really had it and want to see what it could feel like.
This month's Queer Digital Detox
This month we're doing things a little differently.
Instead of meeting at the Lion's Den, we're heading to Chapelfield Gardens on Wednesday 29th July, 7.30–9.30pm, for a relaxed queer picnic.
It also happens to be the Wednesday after Norwich Pride.
So whether you'll be recovering from a weekend of celebrating, feeling a bit socially hungover, or Pride just wasn't your thing this year, this is a chance to slow everything back down again.
Bring whatever you'd like to eat or drink, a blanket if you've got one, and anything you'd enjoy doing offline. A book. Your knitting or crochet. A sketchbook. Cards. Colouring. A frisbee. Whatever makes you happy.
I'll bring a speaker for some background music and any garden games I can get my hands on.
And if Norfolk weather decides not to play ball, we'll simply head to a nearby pub instead.
What happens?
Honestly... not much.
And that's kind of the point.
Some people chat for the whole evening. Some quietly colour. Some read. Some knit. Some play games. Some just enjoy sitting in the company of other queer people without feeling like they have to be anywhere else.
Come on your own or bring a friend.
Stay for ten minutes or the whole two hours.
No awkward icebreakers.
No pressure to socialise.
No need to explain yourself.
No one asking what you do for work.
Just a couple of hours to slow down, put your phone away, and spend time with other queer people.
I'd love to see you there.