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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 8, 2018 12:17:24 GMT
Thanks to everyone for their kind words about my health - nothing too serious to worry about. I just had to put myself first for once. It was a difficult decision but necessary. I will be back next year! Work for that has already started
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 8, 2018 22:10:38 GMT
I was in New York when they had their parade on, which all seemed quite fun and vibrant.
However I am going to be a very damp squib here about the London Pride, as a march that started by protest, now it should be less about equality and more about acceptance, So was very dissapointed to hear there has been transphobia reported, I am sure this is a very isolated matter, but still.
On a lighter note glad to hear Simon’s report, that he only suffered a minor ailment and will be back up front next year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2018 0:22:48 GMT
In Birmingham the Parade is free but the Entertainment Area/Gay Village is ticket only for Pride Weekend, does London do same principles.
I'm guessing the issue is with being in the parade not watching as such, then we had the sensible shoe mafia trying to highjack it over some bigoted viewpoint.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 9, 2018 0:43:02 GMT
No - all of London is free. There is a suggested donation of £3 to enter the main stage area at Trafalgar Square - but that is it.
Leicester Square is for women and curated by Diva magazine. Then there is a Cabaret area and a family area around Soho. All free.
For me, that is the strength of the event. It takes over central London - which is a strong statement in and of itself and it is free to anyone who wants to attend.
I have heard calls to return to the days of when it was held in a park - but that defeats the purpose for me. It should be right there in the centre of London - making a lot of noise and being noticed. Not tucked away where no-one can see.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 10, 2018 19:39:38 GMT
No - all of London is free. There is a suggested donation of £3 to enter the main stage area at Trafalgar Square - but that is it. Leicester Square is for women and curated by Diva magazine. Then there is a Cabaret area and a family area around Soho. All free. For me, that is the strength of the event. It takes over central London - which is a strong statement in and of itself and it is free to anyone who wants to attend. I have heard calls to return to the days of when it was held in a park - but that defeats the purpose for me. It should be right there in the centre of London - making a lot of noise and being noticed. Not tucked away where no-one can see. Yeah I agree. Didn't Pride but the atmosphere in London on Pride weekend is wonderful
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