Polyday
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PolyDay was a one-day convention/conference held in the UK, celebrating polyamory. Polyday began in 2004 and had been held most years since until 2022. The event consisted of workshops and discussions during the day and social events in the evening. In 2012 it became associated with the international event, Poly Party Weekend. In 2016, Polyday became an unincorporated charitable association. It 2022, Polyday was indefinitely cancelled and there have been no subsequent events since the last one held in 2019.
The content of each Polyday differed slightly each year. Features that were consistent included a basic introduction to polyamory, useful literature, people to chat to, arts/crafts and cake. Other sessions such as activism, poly parenting, relationship styles and mental/sexual health have been offered.
Everyone was welcome, whether they are poly or not, partners, friends or allies of poly people provided they were open and accepting of other attendees. Strict rules applied to photography and members of the press who wish to attend, so as to protect the privacy of other attendees.
Polyday 2022 was scheduled to be held on 15 October 2022, at Resource for London in London. But, due to reported threats against speakers and controversy stemming from a committee member's close relationship with Franklin Veaux, Polyday was cancelled indefinitely. The organizers, who had been managing the event since 2015, stated in the cancellation statement that they are seeking a new team to carry on managing the event. [1]
Past events
[edit]The first Polyday, in 2004, was held at the Leicester LGB Centre. Following this, every other event happened in London, since 2006 – except for the 2010 event, held in Bristol. Polyday 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and Polyday 2022 was cancelled along with an indefinite pause on the event since.
| Event | Dates | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PolyDay – Leicester | 30 October 2004 | Leicester Lesbian Gay & Bisexual Centre | 60+ |
| Polyday 2006 | 14 October 2006 | Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London | 100+ |
| Polyday 2007 | 22 September 2007 | Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London | 100+ |
| Polyday 2008 | 13–14 September 2008 | Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London | 100+ |
| Polyday 2009 | 26 September 2009 | Dragon Hall, London | 100+ |
| Polyday 2010 | 20 November 2010 | The Trinity Centre, Bristol | 150+ |
| Polyday 2011 | 27 August 2011 | Dragon Hall, London | 200+ |
| Polyday 2012 | 16 June 2012 | Dragon Hall, London | ??? |
| Polyday 2015 | 17 October 2015 | Open Door Community Centre, London | 170 |
| Polyday 2016 | 8 October 2016 | Wilditch Community Centre, London | 160 |
| Polyday 2017 | 7 October 2017 | Wilditch Community Centre, London | 194 |
| Polyday 2018 | 13 October 2018 | Wilditch Community Centre, London | 254 |
| Polyday 2019 | 12 October 2019 | Wilditch Community Centre, London | 180+ |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "A Notice of Cancellation". Polyday London. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- Bernhardt, Colette (12 September 2009). "Meet the polyamorists – a growing band of people who believe". The Independent. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- Croydon, Helen (29 August 2011). "Polyamory: Sharing the love? Yes, we'll take that". Metro UK. Archived from the original on 29 August 2011.
External links
[edit]- Polyday – Official Website
- Polytical.org – UK-centric Poly ezine and activist hub
- Polyamory.org.uk – UK resource on Polyamory
- Polyday LiveJournal – An active online community