pride guide 2013

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Exeter Pride is acelebration of ourLesbian, Gay, Bisexualand Trans communities.

It is about us havingpride in our contributionsto a vibrant and diversecity and county and thecity and county havingpride in us.

This guide containseverything you need toknow about the day'sevents, from a map ofthe parade route todetails about the eventsat the Exeter Phoenix andmuch more…

Throughout the day youwill see people sportingtshirts with the ExeterPride crew motif andlogo. These are the

people who have workedso hard to make thisevent possible, so dochat to them. They knowwhen, where and what isgoing on and are there tohelp, so please ask!

A massive thank you toall those who have madethis event possible, fromthe generous sponsors tothe splendid volunteerswho have given up theirtime and energy to bepart of the team.

Have a great day andenjoy!

Alan QuickChairExeter Pride

welcometo exeter pride 2013

Alan QuickChair

Keri RossSecretary

Andrea FaircloughTreasurer

Tom GrigorParade CoOrdinator

Vicky WorthingtonGrants Officer

Neil Clements & MikeWebsterEntertainment CoOrdinators

Philip MoirSocial Media

Gary McLachlan, RobertReevy & Terry WelchProgramme and Website

To all the volunteers, too many to mention, who help to make pride asuccess… Thank you!

www.exeterpride.co.uk @exeterpride /exeterpride

The Exeter Pride 2013Trustees and Committeewant you to have a fun filled,but safe day.

In order for you to fullyenjoy your day, pleasefamiliarise yourself with thefollowing points whilst atExeter Phoenix.

Know where the nearest fireexits are. In the event that afire alarm sounds, pleasemake your way to thenearest exit calmly, listen tothe Pride volunteers andExeter Phoenix staff and doas they ask you.

If you are in a workshop ordebate, please follow theinstructions of theworkshop/debate leader.

If you discover a fire, pleaseactivate the nearest firealarm point and advise aPride volunteer or a memberof the Exeter Phoenix staff,

then evacuate the building.

If at any time during the day,you are in need of First Aid,please make your way to theBox Office if you are able, orget the attention of one ofour volunteers or a memberof staff.

PRIDE VOLUNTEERS WILL BEVISIBLE BY THE DISTINCT TSHIRTS THEY ARE WEARING.

They are here to ensure youhave a great day, so pleasetalk to them!

THANK YOU VERY MUCHAND HAVE A FABULOUSAND SAFE PRIDE 2013

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The Exeter Pride 2013parade will see us allcongregate at the StSidwell's Centre onSidwell Street from 12noon on Saturday, March23, where we will have aHog Roast beforestarting the Pride Paradeat 1pm.

The roads will beclosed to traffic and thenthe Lord Mayor ofExeter, Cllr Rob Newby,will start the parade. Wewill have our 50 metre

rainbow flag, fire enginesand lots of musicalentertainment, so comealong and enjoy the firstSouth West Pride of2013! If you are walkingwith an organisation andyou want to carry abanner, please contact usthrough the website sowe know to expect you!

The Parade willtravel down SidwellStreet and the HighStreet before turningonto Queen Street before

arriving at ExeterPhoenix, where we havea wide range of activitiesand events planned forthe afternoon andevening!

This will be Exeterand the South West'sbiggest Pride Parade, todate, so please join us.

Please follow theguidance of the paradestewards who are thereto ensure your safety andenjoyment of the paradeevent.

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WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?

Young, fun and outgoing organisation withGSOH seeks:

Someone who can meet me once a month tobegin with, don’t want to rush these things!

Someone who wants to be make me evenmore fabulous that I already am.

Not fussy on gender, or sexual orientation orage, yup, I am pretty easy!

It would be great if you had some interests,some of the areas I am interested in are:

Entertaining people

Parading through the city

Trying new skills at workshops

Debating controversial and topical issues withfriends

Fundraising and getting local business to join inon the fun!

Am open to those who are unsure or questioningwhat their interests are – sometimes it is justnice to meet up and find out what you like!

Must enjoy the odd pub quiz and having funwhile getting some work done!

Exeter Pride is run solely by volunteers and itneeds more… Come along to a meeting and see

what your part in Pride could be.

Email – [email protected]

Facebook – /exeterpride

Twitter – @ExeterPride

Exeter Pride is committedto keeping Pride Day a FREE

event for everyone in theLGBT communities andtheir friends and family.

Exeter Pride 2013 would notbe possible without the

generous donationsreceived and the

fundraising efforts of somany local businesses andindividuals. These efforts,together with generoussponsorship from our

partners, all help to keepExeter Pride a free event.

Exeter Pride coststhousands of pounds to

run. You can help to keepExeter Pride a free and

accessible event foreveryone by showing yoursupport in several ways.

One way you can do this isby purchasing an ExeterPride wrist band for just£2.50 – or simply donatewhat you can on the day.

Exeter Pride would like tothank all participatingvenues, businesses,organisations and

individuals who havepartnered with us this year.

Help us to keepExeter Pride a FREE

event


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WE ARE PROUD TO BE SUPPORTED BY OUR SPONSORS

WITH THANKS ALSO TO:

VIP MARQUEES


FUSION CLUB NIGHTThe Vaults Bar and Club,Gandy Street, Exeter, 9pmto 2am

A club night to kick offExeter Pride. Free entry anddrinks promos.

UNIVERSITY PRIDE THINKAND ACTION DAYThe Forum, University ofExeter, 11am2pm

Performances by studentgroups, accapella singers,dance, music, plus a series ofmini lectures, all welcome,free.

UNIVERSITY PRIDEEMPORIUM DAYThe Forum, University ofExeter, 11am2pm

Market stalls and muchmore, free.

DISCO FEVER PREPRIDEPARTY NIGHTThe Vaults Bar and Club,Gandy Street, Exeter, 9pmto 3am

A disco stomping fantasticglammed up 70s style nite!Free entry before 11pm.

POW! WOW PREPRIDEBOPCity Gate Hotel, Exeter,8pm til late

Women on Wednesday'sPrePride Bop, featuring

comedienne Julie Jepson, £5 onthe door.

MARDI GRAS EVENINGThe Old Firehouse, 50 NewNorth Road, Exeter, 7pmto 3am

Mardi Gras Festivalfeaturing live music from 8pm Bands include Strangleberry,The Pookas, The Summertides,Tinderbox and James'sTechnicolour Waistcoat andfrom 1am, DJ Louie Louie.Carnival Fancy Dress.Homemade pizzas from 9pm.Free before 8pm, £1 after.

THE PRIDE PARADE, 1PMSt Sidwell's Centre,Sidwell Street, Exeter,gather from 12 noon.

Kicking off the main event,it's the Pride Parade!Congregate at the St Sidwell'sCentre from 12 noon for theannual parade through theCity. The parade will be startedby the Lord Mayor of Exeter,Cllr Rob Newby and will be ledby the Devon and SomersetFire and Rescue Service. Comeand join the parade and helpcarry the Pride flag. Theparade will finish at ExeterPhoenix, Bradninch Place,Gandy Street, where the day'smain events will commence.

THE MAIN EVENTExeter Phoenix, BradninchPlace, Gandy Street, 2pmto 2am

All Events are FREE thanksto our generous sponsors andfundraising by our dedicatedtrustees, committee members

and supporters.Food and drinks will be

available all day at ExeterPhoenix. Buy an Exeter Pridewristband (£2.50) fordiscounts at many local cafes,restaurants, bars and shops.

PRIDE MARKETPLACE2pm to 5pm

Sponsored by the Universityof Exeter, there will be manystalls with information aboutlocal LGBT services, and muchmore in the MarketplaceMarquee. There will be facepainting, freebies, leaflets, nicepeople, just go along and youare sure to find somethinginteresting.

DAYTIME EVENTS2pm to 6pm

Come and join in one, twoor more of the free workshopstaking place during theafternoon. These includeDrumming, Pole Dancing,Zumba, Strictly Same SexBallroom Dancing, VocalHarmonyand more.

There will be a workshopabout Recognising andReporting a Hate Crime byDevon and Cornwall Police anda Legal Advice Surgery whereyou can obtain free legaladvice from representativesfrom Cartridges Solicitors.

This year's Panel Discussion(3pm to 4.30pm), sponsoredby Cartridges Solicitors, willinclude various topicsincluding Equal Marriage andwhether it is appropriate tohave a Drag Queen beautycontest at a Pride event.

There will be a Youth Mock

Tuesday 19 March

Thursday 21 March

Friday 22 March

Saturday 23 March


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tail Bar, Morris Dancers, Transworkshops and a PenaltyShoot Out competition.

Those lovely people fromProud2Be will be there to tellyou about what they do andthere will be a chance torecord your own video.

If you want to haveago atfolk dancing, then you won'twant to miss the Ceilidh from3.30pm to 5.30pm, with theband Going Steady and caller,Martin Hodge. There will alsobe a floor spot from JimCausley and an appearance byyes, the Morris Dancers.

There will be DJs playingsome top tunes on the terracethroughout the afternoon andinto the evening.

This year there will be achance to really Come Out ofthe Closet!

There will be guerilla giveaways happening in thePhoenix...

All timings and roomlocations will be confirmed onthe Exeter Pride website and atExeter Phoenix on the day.

EVENING EVENTSMarquee, Exeter Phoenix,6pm to 10pm

Chill out on the settees and

Sunday 24 Marchlisten to some great acousticsinging from the likes of SteveHitching, Charlotte Ward,Darren Graham, PJ Taylor andAlex Kreid.

EXETER PHOENIX MAINAUDITORIUM7pm to 11.45pm

Live music with bands,singers and musicians andtribute acts will entertain andit will all be free of charge.

Don't miss the mostamazing Kylie tribute and LadyGaga tribute acts.

There will also be somegreat bands including StationRoad, Random Skies, King Land Lazy Lizards.

EXETER PHOENIX MAINAUDITORIUMMidnight to 2am

Following the bands andacts on stage, there will beclub night held in theauditorium with the fabulous"Magic Hatstand". You will notwant to miss this andadmission is free to thosewearing an Exeter Pridewristband. (Timings and artistsare subject to change)

PRIDE CANDLELIT VIGILExeter Phoenix, BradninchPlace, Gandy Street, 8pm

To round off thecelebrations we pause toreflect and remember. All arewelcome to this quiet momentto remember someone youhave lost, be it from AIDS or inwar, a family member orfriend. Whatever yourpersonal reason is, then pleasejoin us.Please note: This will not be anovertlyreligious event. Acandle will be supplied for you.

PRIDE KARAOKEThe Vaults Bar and Club,Gandy Street, 9pm

The Vfactor Karaoke GrandFinals Night. Who will win the£200 cash prize.

Listen to the Phonic FMPride Radio Show from 8am to10am on March 23 and a PrideUpdate Show from 2pm to3am with special guests andalso listen our for regularupdates throughout the day!These listings are correct atthe time of printing, howeverare subject to change.


You can keep right up to date withall the Pride events by visiting ourwebsite at: www.exeterpride.co.uk

You can also follow us onfacebook and twitter

You can email us at:[email protected]

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