Hi there, these last two months have flown by. We thought we would share with you what we have been getting up to and let you know what is coming up...
pROUD2BE: 3 YEARS ON
At the end of last month Proud2Be celebrated it's third birthday. To mark the occasion Proud2Be published a short video featuring project founders Mat & Jon talking about their experiences with Proud2Be over the last three years. You can see it HERE.
SOUTH DEVON social group'S 2ND BIRTHDAY
Thanks so much to all who came to this months social group in South Devon. This month marked our social group's second birthday.
If you live in South Devon and are looking to be part of a welcoming, supportive and inclusive LGBTQI social group then please email Mat and Jon at info@proud2beproject.org to be added to the social group email list. Alternatively give us a call on 01803 861 083. Click
HERE for more details.
Last month, we were thrilled to announce
legendary human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell as the first Proud2Be Patron.
Peter has shown unwavering support to the project since its inception in 2011. He has recorded his own Proud2Be video, attended the launch and was guest of honour at Totnes Pride 2013 where he opened the event with a speech and took part in the live panel discussion.
Talking about his support for Proud2Be Peter Said:
“I’m very proud to be a Proud2Be patron. Congratulations on your wonderful work for the LGBT community. Much admiration and appreciation”On the 5th of this month, we hosted the second Totnes Pride Disco Fundraiser at The Barrel House in Totnes, South Devon. It was a great night with a DJ set and visual projections from Madame Souza and Lady Macadie. There were bubbles, rainbows, fairy lights and lots of dancing. To see some photos of the disco and all our previous events
CLICK HERE.
the listening project
The Listening Project is a partnership between BBC Radio and the British Library. Project founders Mat & Jon were asked to contribute to the fantastic initiative and they were thrilled to oblige. The result is a heartwarming dialogue between the brothers; speaking honestly with one another about their experiences of being gay and being identical twins. You can listen to the unedited version HERE.
This years event will be held on
Saturday 6th September 2014. There will be a huge host of activities starting with opening speeches and a street procession up Fore Street and High Street in Totnes. This will be followed by the indoor day event at Totnes Civic Hall with; a live panel discussion, community art projects, workshops, community stalls, a children's craft area, Dot's Diner and a cinema and a library. Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will be joining us this September, as well as political activist Christine Burns MBE and Charity Founder Suran Dickson.
There will also be an after-show party at The Barrel House in Totnes, with live music courtesy of ‘GoldDust‘, ‘Yourgardenday‘ and ‘Hummingbirds’. There will be a DJ set and inspiring projections from Madame Souza and Lady Macadie and a chill out area with hot and cold food available to buy.
Tickets for the after party are only £10 and available to
BUY HERE NOW.
To find out more information about Totnes Pride 2014
CLICK HERE. If you would like to volunteer for this years Pride, please contact Julie at: julie@proud2beproject.org
You can listen
HERE to the latest Proud2Be Podcast featuring an interview with trans activist Carol Steele.
To find out about all upcoming Proud2Be events
CLICK HERE.
Lots of love,
The Proud2Be Team xx
