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PolyDay is a one-day convention/conference held in the UK, celebrating polyamory. Polyday began in 2004 and has been run most years since. The event consists 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. As of 2016, Polyday became an unincorporated charitable association.

The content of each Polyday differs slightly each year. Features that have been consistent so far include 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 is welcome, whether they are poly or not, partners, friends or allies of poly people provided they are open and accepting of other attendees. Strict rules apply to photography and members of the press who wish to attend, so as to protect the privacy of other attendees.

Polyday 2022 will be held on 15 October 2022, at Resource for London in London.

Past events

The first Polyday, in 2004, was held at the Leicester LGB Centre. Following this other events have happened in London every year since 2006 – except for the 2010 event, held in Bristol. Polyday 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with Polyday set for 15 October 2022 at a new London venue.

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

References

  • 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.
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