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UK LGBT EVENTS - UK Pride 2023 Pride In Weston
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UK Pride 2023 Pride In Weston

UK Pride 2023 takes place in Pride in Weston-super-Mare over the weekend 1/2 July 2023. Weston recognises and celebrates LGBTQ+ Civil rights protections afforded to us today by those who fought yesterday. We are #ProudToBe the torch bearers who will continue to build upon those foundations and push forward with transformational engagements that further advance inclusion, equality and justice for all LGBTQ+ people within and around our community. We share and uphold a world vision in which all LGBTQ+ people live openly and safely as their true selves in the community they call home. OUR PRIDE BATTLES Fight hate crime LGBTQ+ education & awareness Prevent isolation KEY VALUES Integrity: Transparent, Accountable and Honest Innovation: Take Chances, Collaborate, Do Better Brave: Speak Up, Be Present, Unapologetic #PROUDTOBE We are #proudtobe Pride in Weston Pride in Weston is #proudtobe part of the UK Pride Network We are #proudtobe a voice for our community

Address : Beach Lawns

Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1AT

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  • 01 May – Romaine Brooks (1874–1970), American painter
  • 01 May - Mary MacLane (1881–1929), Canadian-American writer
  • 01 May – Enoé Uranga (1963–), Mexican politician
  • 02 May – Lesley Gore (1946–2015), American pop singer
  • 03 May – Sandi Toksvig (1958–), Danish–British comedienne & TV personality
  • 04 May – Keith Haring (1958–1990), American artist
  • 05 May – Del Martin (1921–2008), American feminist & gay rights activist
  • 07 May – Angélica Lozano Correa(1975–), Colombian lawyer, politician & LGBT rights activist
  • 08 May – Jessica Platt (1989–), Canadian professional hockey player
  • 09 May – Wendy Crewson (1956–), Canadian actress & producer
  • 09 May – Marieke Wijsman (1975–), Dutch Olympic speed skater
  • 11 May – Eleanor Butler(1739-1829), Irish aristocrat & socialite
  • 12 May – Margaret Cuthbert (1887-1968), Canadian-American radio broadcaster & NBC producer
  • 15 May – Stella Maxwell (1990–), Belgian-New Zealander fashion model
  • 15 May – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762), English aristocrat & writer
  • 16 May – Adrienne Rich (1929–2012), American poet, essayist & feminist
  • 17 May – Annise Parker (1956–), American politician and Mayor of Houston
  • 18 May – Miriam Margolyes (1941–), English-Australian actress & voice artist
  • 18 May – Felicia Pearson (1980–), American actress, author & rapper
  • 21May – Anika Moa (1980–), New Zealander singer-songwriter
  • 21 May – Kathleen Wynne (1953–), Canadian politician & former Premier of Ontario
  • 23 May – Lotte Hahm (1890-1967), German activist for lesbian & transgender movement
  • 23 May – Lea DeLaria(1958–), American comedian, actress & jazz musician
  • 23 May – Guinevere Turner 1968–), American actress & screenwriter
  • 23 May – Maya Keyes (1985–), American social & political activist
  • 25 May – Anette Trettebergstuen (1981–), Norwegian politician
  • 26 May – Ulrike Lunacek (1957–), Austrian politician & Vice President of European Parliament
  • 26 May – Mathilde de Morny (1863–1944), French noblewoman & artist
  • 26 May – Sally Ride (1951–2012), American astronaut
  • 27 May – Marijane Meaker (1927–), American novelist (aka Vin Packer & Ann Aldrich)
  • 28 May – Corine Mauch (1960–), Swiss politician & Mayor of Zurich
  • 29 May – Laverne Cox (1972–), American actress, reality TV personality & LGBT advocate
  • 29 May – Melissa Etheridge (1961–), American singer-songwriter
  • 29 May – Beatrice Lillie (1894–1989), American actress & singer
  • 30 May – Christine Jorgensen (1926–1989), American transgender advocate, 1st person to become known for having sex reassignment surgery
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