Olympic Torch to Join Warren Cup in City Saturday 19th May
On Saturday 19th May 2012 the Olympic Torch will arrive in Plymouth There will be lots of places along the route to see the Olympic Flame beginning in Devonport at 7.40pm. As the torch makes its way to the Hoe it will pass close to Hawkins Meeting House at the junction of Brettonside and Buckwell Street. The pub will be open as usual so pop on down to this area to celebrate this once in a lifetime...
May 14th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
Pride in Our Past Exhibition opens in Plymouth
The Heritage Lottery funded Pride in Our Past exhibition at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery opened to the public on 28th April. Over 100 invited guest joined volunteers and contributors at an evening reception and private view held on Friday May 4th. This thought-provoking exhibition is based on new research into the City’s LGBT communities and includes personal stories, objects, photographs...
May 6th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
Arte Latte LGBT Coffee Group 3rd Wednesday of the Month – Plymouth Arts Centre
Arte Latte a coffee group for LGBT people and friends every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Plymouth Arts Centre meet between 5.30 and 7.30pm. Come along for chat, gossip or just to chill after work. Find out more about the Pride in Our past exhibition that opens on the 28th April or the Pride in the Park event happening on July 28th. The First Arte Latte will be on Wednesday 18th April and then every...
April 14th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
Announcing PRIDE in the PARK 2012
We are very proud to announce Plymouth will have a Gay Pride Celebration this year and it will be Plymouth’s first proper outdoor Pride. PRIDE in the PARK will take place on Saturday 28th July 2012 in the glorious grounds of Devonport Park. Pavilion Cafe The event will be centred around the new bandstand which will provide the main stage, there will be marquees for health, LGBT History and a...
March 25th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
South West MP called to break links with ‘gay cure’ organisation
Sign the petition calling on 16 MPs sever links with the charity CARE (Christian Action Research and Education)which co-sponsored a ‘gay cure’ conference in April 2009. Sign the Petition>>> A religious charity which provides free interns to MPs has been linked to a ‘gay cure’ event, and the MPs benefiting from its support are being called to distance themselves. CARE, a Christian...
March 18th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
St Patrick’s Day at Hawkins Meeting House – Free BBQ – Jo James on Stage
This Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day which can only mean one thing PARTY PARTY PARTY… Hawkins Meeting House are providing a FREE BBQ between 5 and 7.30pm. Then the fabulous Jo James will be on stage from 8pm. This is a themed night so turn up in your 80′s or Irish gear for a free shot. Join the event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/118006821662363/
March 14th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Warren Cup to be exhibited in Plymouth as part of the Pride in Our Past exhibition
The Pride in Our Past team with staff from the City Museum and Art Gallery has come up trumps with the British Museum in London agreeing to loan the Warren Cup to Plymouth for the Pride in Our Past exhibition. The Warren Cup is in the top 100 UK artefacts a museum can exhibit – An ancient Roman drinking cup made from solid silver with relief decoration of homoerotic scenes, this object takes...
March 13th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Good value home cooked food at Hawkins Meeting House
Hawkins Meeting House are providing a range of popular dishes and snacks daily from midday. All Day Breakfast consist of 2 eggs – 2 bacon – 2 sausages – 2 hash-browns – tomatoes – mushrooms – beans – 2 toast all for £ 4 Sunday Roast is amazing and there are many other favourites on the menu. Keep up to date with Hawkins Meeting House and their latest offers...
March 8th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Loving Men X – 26 May – 2 June 2012, Laurieston Hall, Southwest Scotland
The 10th Loving Men residential week for gay/bi men at Laurieston Hall in Southwest Scotland. Loving Men X is a once-a-year adventure for gay and bisexual men who want to develop more intimacy in friendships and relationships. Spend a week in a supportive and fun-loving community, using a range of activities to build deeper relationships with other men. There’ll be many opportunities to make connections,...
March 8th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Plymouth Rainbow Experience group for the over 50s now have their own website
The Rainbow Experience Plymouth’s LGBT social and support group for the over 50′s are building a website that will promote the group, its social calendar and link to interests groups and networks for the over 50′s. The Rainbow Experience meet at Hawkins Meeting House on the First Tuesday of the Month. Visit the website for more details and share the the link to help promote awareness...
March 6th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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