Wotton Pride

11/12/2024

Wotton Pride wouldn't have been possible to get off the ground without the support of Under The Edge Arts so we have pledged to support this fundraiser.
They need just another £174 (at the time of writing) to reach the 50% mark, which in turn means that Stroud District Council will be able to support by donating £1500!
If you can, please donate, if you can't please share to help the algorithm. There's just 6 days left to go!

We’re delighted to say that Stroud District Council has pledged £1500 to our Spacehive campaign to raise funds for new lighting equipment for the Chipping Hall!
However, we will ONLY receive that £1500 if we reach our target for other pledges: we have currently raised £1432 out of £1791 so we really need your help to raise the final £359…
If you would like to help - and ensure that our performers can be properly illuminated for future gigs and events! – please visit our Spacehive project page:
https://www.spacehive.com/shine-a-light-at-under-the-edge-arts #/backers
And thank you so much to everyone who has already donated, including Wotton Blues Fest and the Lodge of Grace. Your support is very much appreciated!

20/11/2024

TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE - UUNITED IN OUR GRIEF

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️

Every year we take this opportunity to remember our dead and every year when we go to check the stats we hope to see that they have gone down from the year before.

At the time of writing the year October 1st 23-24 has 400 reported deaths of our trans siblings. A staggering 324 registered as violence, 42 suicides, and the remaining classified as uncategorised, medical or custodial. Brazil remains the country that reported the majority of murders, followed by Mexico and then the United States.

Please light a candle and take a minute out of your day to remember those lost this year.

07/11/2024

We're super proud to be supporting our friends at with this event.

**LAST CHANCE FOR ADVANCE TICKETS - ONLY 22 LEFT**

Saturday is set to be a brilliant night... drinks on ice, hottest music in town, dancing shoes at the ready. Advance tickets come with a free cocktail - so get them before they're gone! There will be limited tickets on the door - but advance tickets guarantee your spot, and come with a free cocktail!

Get them here: https://www.utea.org.uk/event-details/the-long-street-summer-social-launch-night-at-utea

09/09/2024

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16/08/2024

THANK YOU

We had a fab time at what was the last Nibley Festival and raised funds towards next year’s event. We would also like to say a big thank you for their donation to the continuation of Wotton Pride. Every penny counts so if you are able to donate then please do.

https://www.utea.org.uk/donate-to-wotton-pride

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09/08/2024

United in our Grief
We’ve been quiet of late whilst our Director prepares to bring a baby into the world. We wanted to put a statement out though that we have been watching the events going on in our country and couldn’t stay quiet any longer.
We remember Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar from Southport, as their families, friends and communities are grieving. Along with the others injured on Monday 29th July.
We also stand in solidarity with those communities directly and indirectly targeted in the violent, racist and Islamophobic extremism that has ensued in recent days and continues to play out across the UK.
We are thinking of those of you in our communities struggling with these events and are there for you as and when you need us.

09/07/2024

22/06/2024

Now that the dust, and glitter for that matter, has settled from last weekend.

We at Wotton Pride want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved. All those who supported us in the build up, on the day and over the last week whilst we have recovered.

We were absolutely blown away by the whole thing, and we've found it difficult to find the right words because thank you, doesn't seem enough.

For now, we'll just say thank you and let you know that we've got lots of ideas for next year.

22/06/2024

"UNITED IN OUR JOY!"

Wishing all our friends at a wonderful Pride today. We're sorry not to be there to celebrate with you!!

14/06/2024

We couldn't be more proud to be partnering with for Wotton Pride!

Not only are they serving some of the best food check out the drinks they have on offer.

Madame F Prosecco was created in collaboration with , so every glass you drink and bottle we buy supports this charity. Queergin is zesty and delicious, with yuzu notes, and makes a beautiful G&T. While .ales aren’t a gay brand, these lovely folks donated some My Little Sabrony ales, which happen to be in a rainbow can.

Finally, they are also serving a signature cocktail Proud Passion, a passionfruit, lime and mint mojito all day and night - and £1 from every cocktail will be donated to Wotton Pride.

We absolutely cannot wait to celebrate with you all tomorrow.

14/06/2024

🏳️‍🌈 📢 NEW EVENT ADDED TO THE LINE UP!! 📢 🏳️‍🌈

If you still have the energy after a whole day of events then get yourself to for a Piano Bar with Matt and Will.

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14/06/2024

📢 ANOTHER SOLD OUT EVENT!! 📢

But watch this space for a last minute event coming up at

14/06/2024

More wonderful additions to our beautiful rainbow town!

Thank you so much Blue Coat!

14/06/2024

So proud to be using as many local businesses as possible whilst trying to ensure our carbon foot print is as small as it can be.

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We very glad to be using the wonderful plant based balloons from Party On Up Stroud. Once the rainbow and glitter settles tomorrow these balloons will go straight in the compost.

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It’s the first Wotton Pride tomorrow and we have just delivered their balloons ready for the celebrations to begin.
Thank you for choosing us 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

14/06/2024

🏳️‍🌈 Wotton is alive with colour 🏳️‍🌈

Take a look at our wonderful town and all the rainbows!