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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

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+

References

^ "A Notice of Cancellation". Polyday London. 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

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

[1] "A Notice of Cancellation". Polyday London. Retrieved 17 July 2024.

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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.
+'''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 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.
+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 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.
+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. <ref>{{Cite web |title=A Notice of Cancellation |url=https://polydaylondon.uk/2022/ |access-date=17 July 2024 |website=Polyday London}}</ref>
-'''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.
+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.
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 *{{cite web |last=Bernhardt |first=Colette |title=Meet the polyamorists – a growing band of people who believe |website=The Independent |date=2009-09-12 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/taboo-tolerance/meet-the-polyamorists-ndash-a-growing-band-of-people-who-believe-that-more-lovers-equals-more-love-1785263.html |access-date=2022-08-19}}

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