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
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
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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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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International Women’s Day 2012 – CONNECTING GIRLS, INSPIRING FUTURES
Each year around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. IWD provides a common day for globally recognising and applauding women’s achievements as well as for observing and highlighting gender inequalities and issues. IWD 2012 Plymouth There...
March 2nd, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Campus Market – Open to the Public – Thursday 1st March
The Roland Levinsky Building at Plymouth University will be transformed into a market hall this Thursday with a range of local produce such as Devon Cider and handmade soaps. There will also be a selection of international foods to choose from. This is open to the public so an ideal time to get your mum something nice for Mothers Day, or pop in for a tasty hot lunch. Roland Levinsky Building Thursday...
February 26th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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L-Fest 2012 – The UKs No. 1 Weekend Lesbian Festival
IT'S ONE 'L OF A WEEKEND! 13th - 16th July 2012 L-Fest returns to the Shropshire County Showground for another weekend of Life, Love, Laughs and Ladies. Camping is included in the fantastic weekend ticket price. If you want to bring a Camper, that’s fine, it won’t cost you a penny more. Tents, campers and touring caravans are all welcome to this large showground in Shropshire. Set...
February 24th, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
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Patrick Gale to visit Plympton Library 21st March 2012
Openly gay author Patrick Gale will be visiting Plympton Library to talk about his new book ‘A Perfectly Good Man‘ on Wednesday 21st March at 7pm. There will be refreshments and books will be available for signing or Pre order your copy from Amazon to receive it in time to take with you. The new novel, a companion volume to the Richard and Judy bestseller ‘Notes from an Exhibition‘,...
February 22nd, 2012 by Pride in Plymouth
Pride in Plymouth website updates February 2012
I have been squirrelling away on the Pride in Plymouth website bringing content up to date and doing a bit of general housekeeping. Theatre and Performing Arts page: A selection of shows coming up at the Theatre Royal are featured with a link to the Spring 2012 season brochure Ceri Dupree – ‘The Ladies I Love’ show added Barbican Theatre – Flourish Fridays http://www.prideinplymouth.org.uk/our-city/theatre-performing-arts City...
February 18th, 2012 by Mark
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