Plymouth Pride 2008 – What happening at this year's event?
It's going to be a packed day, so to help you know what's on here is a brief guide. Free programmes will be available from venues and at the Guildhall on the day.
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10.45 am – The sounds of Mardi Gras with samba band Crooked Tempo.
10.45 am – The raising of the Rainbow Flag by Jo Monk
to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the rainbow flag.
11.00 am - Ribbon cutting ceremony and speech to offi cially open Plymouth Pride
Event 2008 by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress,
assisted by Miss Gay South West and Mr Gay UK (Plymouth).
Plymouth Sound Radio - live outside broadcast with the Black Thunder Crew
including music and interviews throughout the day.
Crooked Tempo with the lively sounds of samba music, playing throughout the day.
Circus Skills Entertainers.
Exhibitors Stands and Food Stalls.
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Entrance Foyer (Ground Floor) |
Plymouth Pride Event
Information Desk and Media Enquiries
First Aid Post
Indoor seating and rest area
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Licensed Bar - Open midday to 4.00 pm
Please drink sensibly www.drinkaware.co.uk
ENTERTAINMENT - Main Stage sponsored by Plymouth Sound
- Louise Parker who appears regularly on Radio 2’s Best of Jazz.
- Lizzy Drip voted top cabaret act 2005 by Boyz magazine.
- The outrageous Sarah Devonshire as Madonna.
- Line Dancing with Rocky come and join in the fun.
2.00 pm - Belly Dancers
3.00 pm - Billiam official support act for Girls Aloud, Tangled - Up Tour 2008. www.myspace.com/billiamboyband
Big Screen - LGBT History Exhibition.
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(age and height restrictions apply)
Bungee Run – Rodeo Bull – Sumo Suits - £1 per person
Children's Bouncy Castle - Free |
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Located in the first floor foyer with over 60 Exhibitors
Includes the Health Village, Trade Stands, LGBT Advice & Support, Wedding Show,
Legal & Financial Advisers & Plymouth City Council
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This year we have three sets of interactive workshops running. Why not drop-in?
Room A (Second Floor)
12.00 am – Legal Advice Workshop with Foot Anstey Solicitors. Everything you
need to know and ask about civil partnerships, inheritance, co-habiting,
next of kin status and more. www.foot-ansteys.co.uk
1.00 pm – Carry On Up The Tamar – Devon and Cornwall’s great gay history talk.
www.intercomtrust.org.uk
2.00 pm – Question Time - with representatives from Plymouth City Council, Devon
& Cornwall Police, Plymouth Primary Care Trust and Trade & Commerce.
3.00 pm – International Guest Speaker - the experiences of being a gay Muslim
in Iraq and as a refugee in the UK.
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Room C (Second Floor)
LGBT History Exhibition
Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition – Nazi Germany persecuted, incarcerated and
murdered millions of its own citizens and those of the countries it invaded, on the basis
of sexual orientation, disability, skin colour, ethnicity, religious belief, or political affi liation.
Gateway to Heaven – A play based on the memories of older lesbians and gay men. www.ageconcern.org.uk/openingdoors
Time Line & Gay Greats – Famous historic LGBT events and people throughout history.
Pop Music – a look at the influence the gay scene, lesbians and gay men have had
on the music and entertainment industry.
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Fringe Events
These events are not organised by Plymouth Pride Event but are put on by other LGBT organisations within city as part of Plymouth Pride.
04/06/08 Plymouth Pride Forum - Pride Social Evening for more information visit www.plymouthprideforum.org.uk |
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07/06/08 Pride Party at The Swallow for more information visit www.theswallow.co.uk
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07/06/08 Pride Party – the party continues at Zeros Nightclub for more information visit www.zerosnightclub.co.uk
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06/06/08 - 12/06/08 XXY (cert 15)
showing at Plymouth arts centre
Sat 7, Mon 9, Wed 11 June 6pm,
Fri 6, Sun 8, Tues 10, Thur 12 June 8.30pm and Matinees Sat 7, Tues 10, Thur 12 June 2.30pm.
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Oscar 2008 this Argentinean film sensitively explores the sexual awakening of Alex an intersex teenager and the difficult decisions she, or potentially he, must make about the future.
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Plymouth Pride Forum are going to arrange a group evening to see this film, see Plymouth Pride Forum website for more details or see the Plymouth Art Centre's website www.plymouthartscentre.org.uk.
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15/06/08 Plym Valley Walk, organised by Gay Outdoors Club (G.O.C) & Plymouth Pride Forum.
Please meet at the B & Q carpark, Marsh Mills, Plympton, Plymouth at 2.30pm
Grid Ref 521 568 <Click here to see B&Q's Multimap for directions>
2 1/2 - 3 hour circular walk around the Plym Valley
Please wear suitable footware, clothing and bring a liquid refreshment.
Don't forget your sun cream if its warm and sunny!
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17/06/08 Metropolitan Community Church http://www.mccchurch.org/Content/NavigationMenu/FindanMCC/Europe/Europe.htm
 PDF of A3 Poster
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Where is the Guildhall?
Click here to see a map.
Visiting Plymouth?
Rail links: First Great Western Trains, National Rail Enquiries
Bus services: First Great Western Buses, City Bus
Public transport information: Traveline - public transport information
Tourist Information:
Visit Plymouth, Plymouth Summer Festival
 Disabled parking available in adjacent Guildhall car park, maximum 3 hours stay.
Lift to all floors available in the Guildhall. BSL Interpreters available by arrangement.
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