Pride Day 2025
Stroud Pride is a small pride that is a safe space for LGBTQ+ people and ally's alike.
The Pride picnic sees over 500 people enter the event every single year, as well as a range of stalls selling goods, information stands and entertainment!
The details for Stroud Pride 2025 are as follows:
Date: 28th June 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 5PM
Address: Bank Gardens, Lansdown, Stroud GL5 1BB
We have been shocked and disgusted by the supreme court ruling. Alexandra from Trans Stars has a message below. To my trans siblings, in Stroud and beyond. I write this as I also come to terms with what has happened, and what this could mean for yourselves and myself. Like you, my head is a little spun. Many news articles and hypotheses running through my mind and trying to rob me of my senses. I hope you are all taking care of yourselves and keeping safe through this turmoil. With that in mind, I'm here to tell you, in Stroud and across the country, we have community! And with community comes solidarity, understanding, wisdom, resilience and safety! The road to equality has never once been a straight line, and this blind corner may have taken us by surprise, but the hard work carries on. To anyone reading this who is not LGBTQ, or even just not T, we need your voices now more than ever. This backslide of equality will only stop the day that the massess show it won't be accepted. Spread the word, tell friends and family, write to your MPs... tell the world this won't be tolerated. Speak up, or this will continue until they are knocking at your door, for your rights and freedoms. Please, speak up. Alexandra. We would like to also draw your attention to the peaceful protest happening in Cheltenham this weekend.
Do you want to perform at Pride? We are looking for performers for Stroud Pride. Please fill out the performer application on our Linktree https://linktr.ee/Stroud_pride (Also in our bio) Just to note: We will be taking extra care to not allow performers who hold harmful views. Such as LGB views. We will also be reaching out to local performers.
The countdown to Stroud Prides annual picnic has officially began with less than 3 months away till the big day! However this event would not be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers and committee members! We would love to have you join us, and help volunteer at our pride picnic on 28/06/2025 If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out a volunteer form (linked below) using either our Google form or Go Volunteer Glos https://www.govolunteerglos.org/o/Stroud-Pride/forms/3890 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbYpZcDyhJYq9xA1xpmfydS5GN1wPQG924gokVzmMXg2YtpA/viewform?usp=dialog To contact our volunteer coordinater please email - volunteers@stroudpride.com
That's right. Stroud Pride is having it's first ever march! 🏳️🌈 With the current state of the world, especially when it comes to trans individuals we believe a march is more important than ever. We do have a simple request though. If you are a business/organisation/charity that wishes to be involved in the march, please can you fill out the following form so we can manage numbers🏳️⚧️ March form: https://forms.gle/tMH8gM9hG9PuQyZA8
Nominate somebody important! Stroud News & Journal are holding their annual awards. There's some amazing categories to nominate a person or group so everyone can acknowledge their achievements!
*** Please read this in it's entirely and please share *** Hi all, Alexandra here who runs Trans Stars. There's a lot of talk lately about getting in touch with our CCG if you are currently having a hard time with accessing help between a gender clinic and your GP. I've had a small issue myself recently, and have once again turned to help from the CCG. It's not the first time I've needed to ask them for guidance either. At all times I've found them forthcoming, informative and helpful to their best extent. However this time, something is different. This time they are telling me they are building up a number of closely linked cases. They're telling me of a larger problem that needs a united response to it, to have enough impact to drive for change. And we've all seen it here. We've all panicked and checked if our repeat prescriptions are still running. We've all sent sympathies to our siblings who are being put through hell with healthcare... or rather a lack thereof. So I ask you. For the sake of us all. If you have been given problems by a GP in regards to your shared care... maybe you can't even get your GP to agree to shared care. Maybe you can't get your prescription, or blood tests, or your gender clinic discharged you... Please write to the CCG. Please make it known that we are being failed. They want to help, and they can unite our cases to give them the most impact. You can email them here: glicb.pals@nhs.net We must use what we can to stop things getting worse.
"Honouring Transgender Lives: Stroud Pride's Call to Action on Transgender Day of Remembrance" Every year, on November 20th, the global community comes together to honour and remember the transgender individuals whose lives have been tragically cut short due to violence and transphobia as well as those we've lost whilst on waiting lists for the help they deserved. For us at Stroud Pride, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is not just a day of mourning, but a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength within our community. Founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, TDoR began as a tribute to Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was brutally murdered in Massachusetts. Today, it serves as a vital part of Transgender Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness and understanding about the issues faced by transgender people. All across the world people are hosting candlelight vigils and sharing the stories of those we've lost, and at Stroud Pride we’re reaffirming our commitment to doing what we can to create a world where everyone can live their truth without fear. This day is a solemn reminder of the ongoing violence and discrimination that transgender people endure, but it's also a call to action for all of us to stand up, speak out, and support our transgender siblings. By remembering their names and telling their stories, we honour their memory and advocate for a future free from hate and prejudice. Join us as we come together to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance, to mourn, to remember, and most importantly, to act. Let's make our community a beacon of acceptance and love. In solidarity, Stroud Pride
Why not come and join us for a Christmas themed crafternoon? Help us to make some decorations for Stroud Pride's own Christmas tree, which will be on display at St Laurence's church for their Christmas tree festival! This is a free event that is open to everyone, and all age ranges. You can bring your own craft projects if you would prefer to work on those instead. Location - downstairs at Curio Lounge 9-11 King Street, Stroud, GL5 3BX Time 1PM onwards Date - Saturday 23rd of November
The wonderful @sachacoward will be at @thelongtablestroud to talk about his excellent new book, Queer As Folklore. The book delves into the hidden, forgotten, and misrepresented queer origins of folklore and mythology from around the globe. A great opportunity for those who love the mystical, the mythical and marvelous world of folklore. It will be on Friday 22nd November at 7pm The Long Table Brimbscombe Mills, Brimbscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN We will see you there! 😁
Healthwatch England are running a research project looking at adult trans and non-binary people’s experiences of NHS GP services, and changes to medical records as part of the trans experience. This survey shouldn’t take you more than 5-10 minutes.
Have you been wanting to get involved with your local queer community? Did you see Stroud Pride and think "I want to get more involved"? Well now is your chance! We are having our AGM! A chance to make your voice known and become a contributing member of our community. It'll be hosted at OPENhouse, The Old Painswick inn, Gloucester Street Stroud, GL5 1QG October 20th 2024 3:30pm - 5:30pm Can't wait to see you there and hear what ideas you have to bring. See you soon!
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