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Polyday

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "A Notice of Cancellation". Polyday London. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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