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They developed in 2020 to become more drag-centred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Otley, 38, said: \u201cWe just wanted to create a space where everyone could be themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We saw something special and took the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drags and Slags as previously collaborated with Sayit on other charity events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antony Carr, 26, member of Drags and Slags said: \u201cIt all started as a group of friends, so you can definitely see a growth in these events. It\u2019s nice to see more and more people happy to donate and participate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAYiT gives young people the ability to go on trips, events, campaigns and other projects to help them feel supported and seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Otley said: \u201cIt\u2019s so important to have places like this that young people can rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to make sure they know they are supported and loved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More events targeted towards the LGBTQ+ scene in Sheffield will continue to take place throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Otley said: \u201cThere are other events that will be happening to show the gay scene in Sheffield does exist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinknic, for example, an event created by the organisation LGBT+ Sheffield, will be going ahead for another year on 15th July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin Ward, 40, graphics designer for the Pinknic event said: \u201cIt is not easy to organise things like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople want to have more queer events in Sheffield, but it is hard to make some time. But for Pinknic we had so many volunteers to the point I had to say no.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drags and Slags said they would continue creating events to support the SAYiT charity as well as create a safe place for people in Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Otley said: \u201c No matter who you are once you go through that door you are free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/04\/IMG_8752-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51484\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adam Otley (left) with one of the hosts at the bingo night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Sheffield drag group has put on its first ever bingo event to gather money for the SAYiT&nbsp;charity. 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