Proud Watford

Proud Watford A series of events celebrating Watford's LGBTQI+ community. We hope that you will be a part of this journey and thank you for being here.

Welcome to Proud Watford, where everyone is accepted and greeted with open arms no matter their identity, ability, or disability. We are working hard to achieve is a community where self-expression is celebrated and everyone takes active and ongoing steps toward a wholly inclusive local society that recognises the importance of individuality.

We're delighted that so many Watford residents have entered their artwork for the exhibition on Saturday at St Mary's.Do...
23/01/2025

We're delighted that so many Watford residents have entered their artwork for the exhibition on Saturday at St Mary's.

Don't miss your chance to come and see their interpretation of what 'A Place without Prejudice' looks like for them.

11.30-4.30pm, St Mary's Church, Church Road, Watford

🎨 We're thrilled to showcase our artwork this Saturday at Proud Watford's A Place without Prejudice: Artworks!

The people we support have been working hard creating art pieces that reflect their perspectives. Event details are as follows:

📍 St Mary's Church, Watford
📅 Saturday, 25th January 2025
⏰ 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
💫 Free Entry

Join us and see how our workshop members have interpreted this powerful theme through their unique artistic voices.

Dementia can be even more difficult for the LGBTQIA+ community.Imagine forgetting that your marriage is now legal.Or tha...
22/01/2025

Dementia can be even more difficult for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Imagine forgetting that your marriage is now legal.

Or that you can tell your family that you are gay.

Please fill out this survey to help to build knowledge and hence how we treat those who suffer from dementia in our community.

🌈 Help Us Understand and Improve Dementia Support for Trans+ and Non-Binary Communities 🌈

The Alzheimer’s Society is inviting anyone who identifies as trans+ and/or non-binary, as well as those who have supported a trans+ or non-binary person through dementia, to take part in an anonymous survey.

We want to hear your experiences, concerns, and thoughts about dementia care, diagnosis, and support. Your insights will help:
✅ Shape education in health and social care.
✅ Ensure Alzheimer’s Society provides inclusive and accessible support for everyone.

Your voice matters!

📲 Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/MpsYpD4K1Q
📷 Or scan the QR code to take part.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

If you haven't already been - whyever not?Our friend and yours, the multi talented Alex Williams is the host of the most...
20/01/2025

If you haven't already been - whyever not?

Our friend and yours, the multi talented Alex Williams is the host of the most friendly open mic night in Watford. Why not join the LGBT History Month special on 1st February?

Tickets free (suggested donation £5).

https://pumphousewatford.co.uk/events/lgbt-dial-up/

15/01/2025

***DEADLINE FOR ENTRY THIS SATURDAY***

You can work on your art until the exhibition date of 25th January, but we need your submission by Saturday so we can plan the display and easels.

Please enter here: www.proudwatford.com/artworks

Now the turkey has settled, how about trying something new for the New Year?Proud Watford are delighted to be working wi...
02/01/2025

Now the turkey has settled, how about trying something new for the New Year?

Proud Watford are delighted to be working with our friends St Mary's Church in curating an art exhibition on 25th January, and we are calling for everyone - artist or not, amateur, professional or budding, to create a piece of art to show what our vision means in *their* eyes.

What does "A Place without prejudice" mean, and look like, to you?

Deadline for entry is 18th January - just fill in the form on our website, and bring your masterpiece along on the 25th January.

https://www.proudwatford.com/artworks

19/12/2024

Are you, or do you know a budding or undiscovered artist?

Can you help us to show what our vision means to us and others?

We're calling for artists to create an original piece of art, on their interpretation of our vision "A Place Without Prejudice" to be exhibited in January in Watford Town Centre, giving them a chance to be seen by a wide audience of local art lovers and supporters.

Please share, and if you have an idea, allow your creative juices to flow over the seasonal slump.

Entries can be paintings, collages, photos, sculptures or another physical art form that can be exhibited and displayed in St Mary's Church.

Entry and more information on our website - look for "artworks".

We can't wait to see what you make!

Weds 4th Dec | from 7 pm | Pump House Theatre.Festive karaoke with our wonderful Proud Watford community, friends & alli...
02/12/2024

Weds 4th Dec | from 7 pm | Pump House Theatre.

Festive karaoke with our wonderful Proud Watford community, friends & allies.

1000's of songs, happy people, great raffle prizes & helping LGBTQIA representation across Watford.

£10 p/person

Buy tickets:
https://pumphousewatford.co.uk/events/proud-watford-karaoke/

01/12/2024

Today is World AIDS Day. Today especially, we remember those who died tragically from this horrible disease.

Thankfully HIV and AIDS is no longer the death sentence it once was in the UK, but the stigma still exists. Sometimes that stigma, long with lack of knowledge, can prevent people taking steps to prevent and treat infection.

Our friend Clive Duffey has been specialising in HIV and sexual health support for the last 20 years. In this video he shares some great advice and reassurance about prevention and testing, and how we can all work together to stop the stigma around HIV and AIDS.



Our very own Bryan has made quite a stir with his stories of serving as a gay man in the military.You can hear him being...
27/11/2024

Our very own Bryan has made quite a stir with his stories of serving as a gay man in the military.

You can hear him being interviewed on the Late Show on BBC Sounds tomorrow night at 10pm (Thursday 28th November).

🏳️‍🌈

20/11/2024

As Trans Awareness Week 2024 comes to a close and we mark Trans Day of Remembrance, Proud Watford’s Michelle Davidson has given us her view on the task ahead for trans perople and those who love and support them.

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Proud Watford promotes LGBTQ+ representation, recognition and reconciliation between everyone, as equal human beings, and we reaffirm our love and support for Michelle and every transgender person, both on this important day of remembrance, and everyday.

Useful contacts:
Mermaids: a charity supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families Mermaids

The Beaumont Society: a charity empowering transgender lives
https://www.facebook.com/groups/238236643000351/

18/11/2024

Just a reminder, this

If you want to find out more, without emotional culture wars, there are plenty of resources online, but first and foremost, be kind, and remember, someone else's gender identify has very little impact on your own life.

(Image copyright Mermaids)

https://glaad.org/transweek/

If you haven't already, it's time to book your tickets to our Q***r Christmas Karaoke night at the Pumphouse.Ticket link...
17/11/2024

If you haven't already, it's time to book your tickets to our Q***r Christmas Karaoke night at the Pumphouse.

Ticket link on our website events page

£10 per person

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Great raffle prizes

All profits go towards widening LGBTQIA+representation and inclusion in Watford and beyond.

Hero then, hero now.Our very own Bryan Timberlake telling his story, in ready for wreath laying on Remembrance Sunday. T...
08/11/2024

Hero then, hero now.

Our very own Bryan Timberlake telling his story, in ready for wreath laying on Remembrance Sunday. The first time the Watford ceremony will be joined by LGBTQIA+ veterans, honouring ALL those who served and died and still do.

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