Plans Announced for Pride Event in Scarborough

Friday, 30 September 2022 06:00

By Matthew Pells

For the first time since 2011, Scarborough will be hosting its very own Pride, celebrating its diverse LGBTQ+ community.

The event is going to take place this time next year and will be the first Pride event in the town for over a decade.

George Wakely is one of the organisers and says they have a number of aims.

The event will take place in exactly a year's time, today the event organisers have launched their new website, http://www.ScarboroughPride.co.uk, and the committee have begun preparations and fundraising for next year's event.

Lucy Bastock - Chair of the Scarborough Pride committee said

"Since moving to the area recently, it was disappointing to find there was nothing for the LGBTQ+ community, so a few like-minded individuals got together and decided to do something about it! Support networks are really important, along with feeling welcome and safe.

A Pride event will be a really important event for many. There is a really strong committee who are already working hard behind the scenes.

Part of our aim is to create a lasting legacy for Scarborough's LGBTQ+ community, with businesses showing active allyship and advertising safe spaces, along with a number of events that will hopefully continue for years to come to help combat loneliness and improve mental health. "

George Wakely says it's important for towns like Scarborough to have Pride events as there is currently a lack of LGBTQ+ events outside the big cities

George says it's been a long time since a Pride event took place in Scarborough

There is still a year to go before the event takes place but George says some plans are already well developed.

Following the parade a variety of activities and entertainment are planned within the Spa complex. The committee say they will also be working on ongoing community work to support both young and older members of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the remainder of the year.

Lucy says:

"We are still fundraising, so if you would like to donate or volunteer, please head to our website to find out how. Businesses can donate by becoming a Pride Ally, more information about this is available on our website under the 'Business Ally' section"

Scarborough Pride will be on Saturday 30th September 2023, for more details visit http://www.scarboroughpride.co.uk/