Tag Archives: Pride

Franco Labia: Space Pride

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Queer engineer and founder and president of Space Pride, Franco Labia is on a mission to diversify the space industry, which as it stands is an ‘elite old boys club’ with a serious lack of any visible LGBTQIA+ community. We got in touch with Franco to discuss Space Pride – an international charity dedicated to celebrating […]

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New Support Programme For Older LGBT+ Veterans

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Working in partnership with Fighting With Pride, Age UK is delivering the Operation Sterling programme to help older LGBT+ veterans, service personnel and their families.The Operation Sterling programme provides telephone-based support, advice and casework to older LGBT+ veterans through Age UK’s Advice Line. The existing expertise of Age UK’s Advice Line advisors and the knowledge […]

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Fighting With Pride Update

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Update from Craig Jones MBE (Executive Chair) and Caroline Paige (Chief Executive) As we approach the end of September, FWP is sharply focussed upon ensuring that the Government honours the commitments made to LGBT+ veterans and families in the House of Commons on 19th July.  In the coming weeks we expect the Government to bring […]

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Candy Kittens Collaboration With Artist Ashton Attzs

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Candy Kittens has partnered with artist Ashton Attzs and national LGBTQ+ charity The Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) to launch new multi-flavoured LOVES sweets. The gourmet sweet brand has also created a series of bonus episodes of the Private Parts podcast which will feature a range of LGBTQ+ voices. Candy Kittens believes that all love is […]

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OX Pride Gin Donates To The Oxford Pride Charity

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OX Pride Gin, distilled by the Chalgrove Artisan Distillery, the home of OX Gins wants customers to “raise a glass to diversity” and celebrate Pride in every season. The bottles are priced at £40 each and you can get them from www.oxhospitality.co.uk OX Pride Gin is a “gin on a mission” because £4 of every […]

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WorkPride 2023

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After a successful event last year, global LGBTQ+ professional networking platform myGwork returns with an action-packed WorkPride conference this summer. Themed #WorkingWithPride, this year’s five-day conference, boasting over 200 international speakers across more than 50 sessions (delivered in English and Spanish), is scheduled to take place between 19-23 June.    Each year, WorkPride welcomes thousands of virtual attendees from […]

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The Pride Guide

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We’ve gathered our favourite 2023 Pride Events spanning across the whole of the country. Take your pick this Pride Season; there’s certainly plenty to choose from…    Birmingham Pride   26-28 May 2023  Birmingham Pride held its first event back in 1997. Since then, it has become one of the most important LGBTQ+ festivals in the […]

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The Hypocritical Homophobia of The Extreme Right

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Do you ever wonder where the hatred in homophobia comes from, and what motivates people to spit such venom? Two university studies have shown that many homophobes tend to be bisexual, gay, or lesbian themselves, and therefore it may be the case that the extreme right’s homophobic supporters are repressing their true selves and channelling […]

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Oxford Pride Celebrates 20 Years

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Oxford Pride: a significant milestone. There have been many ‘gay’ societies and events over the years in Oxford; from the Oxford branch of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality (OCHE) to the Oxford Gay Action Group (OGAG) in the 70s and 80s. We even had our own Oxford Lesbian […]

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Lottie London Is Full of Pride

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Lottie London wants to create a safe space in which everyone feels free to express their authentic selves. For Pride month, Lottie London are supporting and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community where statistics show that 20% of Gen Z said they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Lottie London are championing the voices and skills […]

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The Art of the Hen Party: Crafting the Perfect Weekend Itinerary

Crafting the perfect hen party is akin to creating a masterpiece. It’s about blending the right elements to honour the […]

Katy Baird – Get Off

Self-proclaimed ‘hot-mess’ Katy Baird brings the London premiere of her latest work Get Off to Battersea Arts Centre this May. […]

Hits Radio Pride Increases UK DAB Distribution

Bauer Media Audio UK has today announced that it will increase the distribution of its LGBTQ+ dedicated station, Hits Radio […]

LGBTQ+ Musicians Experiences with Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Musicians from LGBTQ+ communities face significant barriers and issues relating to discrimination, sexual harassment and concerns around physical, mental and […]

WIN! A Storydo Family Storybook

Storydo is a ground-breaking platform that allows all types of families to tell their unique story and celebrate their family, […]

Military Charity Fighting With Pride Flies The Flag For LGBT History Month

Liverpool’s HMS Eaglet will host a special Veteran’s Pride event this month celebrating the service of LGBT+ veterans and serving personnel in […]

Franco Labia: Space Pride

Queer engineer and founder and president of Space Pride, Franco Labia is on a mission to diversify the space industry, which […]

Sacha Polak on Silver Haze

Screening at BFI Flare later this year, Silver Haze reunites Dutch writer/director Sacha Polak with British actor Vicky Knight. Having […]

Capturing People’s Truth: Anais Stupka

Anais Stupka is a London-based, Georgian-Italian multimedia artist who grew up in 14 different parts of the world.    Her […]

Philip Baldwin meets Adrian Trett

“It’s a real challenge to be non-binary and open about it in sport.”  Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett is a Liberal Democrat politician […]