Bergþórugata 20, 101, Reykjavik andrymi@riseup.net

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Aug
7
Wed
Andrými housing group meeting // Andrými hús hópur fundur
Aug 7 @ 19:00

Meeting of the housing group or anyone interested in joining the accessibility project.

Important tasks for the month are organising fundraising for the rent and taking the next steps in improving accessibility; starting with a ramp, a rented moveable toilet, checking the specific grants and making a reconstruction plan.

Current accessibility:

There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).

The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.

Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral.

Aug
13
Tue
Trans Support Group (closed event for trans/questioning folks)
Aug 13 @ 19:00 – 22:00

English-speaking trans support group meets the third Tuesday of every month in Andrými (Bergþórugata 20, 101 Reykjavík) 7-10 PM.

Do you want to share your experiences or to find out information about trans related healthcare, information resources or legal processes here in Iceland? Do you want to find support to organise a trans specific event? Would you simply like to relax and have a casual chatty evening and drink tea without the pressure of misgendering and cissexist assumptions? Come to the meeting!
Tea, coffee, zines & revolution.

This is an unprofessional trans-organised group intended for trans and questioning individuals* of all ages, not (cis) family members or allies.

*This means that trans women, non-binary/genderfluid people, trans men, and people questioning their gender identities of all ages are all very welcome! The group is not intended exclusively for foreigners but English is the main language of communication because trans people not fluent in Icelandic are already disadvantaged in accessing care and community support. Of course, if everyone present feels confident speaking Icelandic, the meeting can also be in Icelandic.

The structure of the meetings and discussions is very free and based on everyone’s preferences and needs. If you have an idea you’d like to discuss or any questions related to the support group, please don’t hesitate to send me an e-mail at transsupportgrouprvk@riseup.net.

Name + pronoun tags are available. Washrooms in the space are gender-neutral. The event is meant to be accessible to people with various levels of fluency in English. The entire house is booked for as much privacy as possible.

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Andrými space is unfortunately currently not accessible (we are working on improving that as soon as possible). There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door), and the washrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most doors in the building).

The meeting is held on the second floor, but can be moved downstairs in case it’s easier to access for someone, just let me know in advance! It is always possible to leave the room anytime, and there is a quiet room just next door. There are both soft, quite low, sofas and chairs to sit on. Andrymi has water, tea, and coffee for everyone.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
–  Privacy.
What is said in the room stays in the room. We should not to assume that others go by the same name/pronouns/identity outside the group. We don’t take photos during the meetings.

– Mindfulness that everyone’s journey is different.
There is no hierarchy of being “more genuine” or “more trans,” and our journeys as well as goals and aspirations can be very different. We should always try to speak from personal experience (“I feel…,” “I am affected by…”) instead of speaking on behalf of others.

– Inclusivity.
I want to offer support for as much of the trans umbrella as possible. Trans women, trans men, gender fluid, gender queer, non-binary, dual/multi gender, and those questioning their gender identity – and anyone else seeking support for gender identity. Intersex people who identify as trans are especially welcome!

It’s always really nice and empowering to speak to other trans people and spend time together – this event is meant to make you feel more confident and calmer, not the opposite! Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions/concerns/anything else that would help you to come to the meetings.

Sep
18
Wed
Freelancer’s union / Stéttarfélag Frílansara – union building meeting
Sep 18 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Let’s talk name, logo, bylaws, how to sign up members and everything else we need to build the union!

Tölum saman um nafn, merki, lög, hverning við viljum skrá meðlimi og allt annað sem þarf að gerast til þess að byggja stéttarfélag!

Sep
22
Sun
IWW internal meeting
Sep 22 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Internal meeting of IWW working groups

Oct
13
Sun
IWW General Assembly // Allsherjarfundur Heimssamband Verkafólks (Private)
Oct 13 @ 13:00 – 15:00

General Assembly of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Ísland.

Allsherjarfundur Heimssamband Verkafólks á Íslandi.

Oct
17
Thu
Rojava solidarity / Samstaðafundur fyrir Rojava
Oct 17 @ 20:00

This is a meeting to discuss setting up a solidarity group for Rojava in co-operation with members of the local Kurdish community.

Accessibility: It is as accessible as Andrými is; if people have specific needs, they can get in touch.

Andrymi’s accessibility: https://andrymi.org/accessibility/

Oct
30
Wed
Bookbinding – workshop // bókagerð – vinnustofa
Oct 30 @ 20:00 – 21:30

Katrín, Salome and Victor (partýforlagið) will teach their ways of making books.
They will bring all tools and materials. The workshop is free of charge but all donations for Andrými are appreciated! There will be limited space so please register by sending an email to partyforlagid@gmail.com

Accessibility:

There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral. The event takes place upstairs.

Nov
10
Sun
IWW General Assembly // Allsherjarfundur Heimssamband Verkafólks (Private)
Nov 10 @ 13:00 – 15:00

General Assembly of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Ísland.

Allsherjarfundur Heimssamband Verkafólks á Íslandi.

Dec
18
Wed
Bookbinding – workshop // bókagerð – vinnustofa
Dec 18 @ 16:30 – 18:30

Katrín, Salome and Victor (partýforlagið) will teach their ways of making books.
They will bring all tools and materials. The workshop is free of charge but all donations for Andrými are appreciated! There will be limited space so please register by sending an email to partyforlagid@gmail.com

Accessibility:

There is a step before the garden gate and then 5 steps leading to the main entrance, each 17 cm high, door widths in the building vary between 50 cm (upstairs washroom door) and 80 cm (entrance door).
The bathrooms are so far only on the upper floor and in the basement. The door to the meeting room is 75 cm wide (as most other doors in the building). There is no bathroom on the ground floor.
Both washrooms in the building are gender neutral. The event takes place upstairs.

Jan
9
Thu
Monthly Happiness Get Together Group / Mánaðarlegur hamingjuhittingur
Jan 9 @ 18:00 – 20:00

A monthly group get together to discuss and work on increasing personal and community happiness.

Free admittance. Anyone interested welcome. Icelandic and English language accommodated.