diff --git a/layouts/index.gmi b/layouts/index.gmi
index 867b6b5b..ca63f5e5 100644
--- a/layouts/index.gmi
+++ b/layouts/index.gmi
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Some of my recent (and more substantial) writing.
 
 ## Upcoming events
 
-{{- $upcomingEvents := partial "upcoming-events.obj" }}
+{{ $upcomingEvents := partial "upcoming-events.obj" -}}
 {{- if ge (len $upcomingEvents) 2 -}}
 Maybe you'll see me at **{{ (index $upcomingEvents 0).Title }}** on {{ (partial "year-relative-date.html" (index $upcomingEvents 0).Date) | plainify }}, or **{{ (index $upcomingEvents 1).Title }}** on {{ (partial "year-relative-date.html" (index $upcomingEvents 1).Date) | plainify }}.
 Get in touch if you'd like to go to these, or any other events⁺, together!