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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 8, 2018 9:23:28 GMT
I will raise the idea of a non affiliated parade group with the core team.
It will take some working out to make it possible in terms of accreditation and management. But it should be possible.
It is very true that many of us don't fit into a particular group or organisation. So it is a valid idea.
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Post by n1david on Jul 8, 2018 9:28:18 GMT
There does seem to be an unaffiliated group at the moment - it's referred to on the Pride website. But the two of us have applied two years running and been told that we didn't get a place. I don't know how big this group is. prideinlondon.org/parade/apply-to-be-in-the-parade/ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2018 9:32:05 GMT
I will raise the idea of a non affiliated parade group with the core team. It will take some working out to make it possible in terms of accreditation and management. But it should be possible. It is very true that many of us don't fit into a particular group or organisation. So it is a valid idea. Thank you- even if not possible it's worth raising just as something to keep in mind. Thanks! (also hope you're feeling better soon) |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 8, 2018 9:39:01 GMT
There does seem to be an unaffiliated group at the moment - it's referred to on the Pride website. But the two of us have applied two years running and been told that we didn't get a place. I don't know how big this group is. prideinlondon.org/parade/apply-to-be-in-the-parade/I wasn't aware of that. But I can still press for that to be given a greater priority. |
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Post by glossie on Jul 8, 2018 9:51:59 GMT
Ah, I have such fantastic memories of my 'first' Pride march. I'd won a Radio Times comp in 1999 I think it was, to see Les Mis with an overnight stay in the Grosvenor House Hotel and dinner at Soho Soho. My one and only ever competition win - oh, unless you count the Toblerone I won in Junior school for a papier mache mask. Got National Express to Victoria and as we were walking up towards Hyde Park we noticed many helicopters overhead, loads of police cars, vans and motorcycles and taped off areas.
Having grown up with IRA bombs, even in Bristol, that was our immediate thought - our weekend ruined by some bar stewards trying to make a 'statement'. Then we heard whistles, drums, music, cheers... We stopped at one of the tapes wondering what the hell we'd walked into...and were treated to the most joyous, funny, entertaining and sheer bloody marvellous hour or so. Later that evening, as we sat in Soho Soho in Frith Street (?), we watched the party carrying on below us. It's one of our most happy memories - and was far more entertaining than Les Mis was that particular evening.............
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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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