Congleton Pride invited members of the public to join a short vigil on World AIDS Day, Monday 1st December. The group lit their candles under umbrellas on a wet night in the Community Garden and spent some time together in reflection. Across the road, the Town Hall flew the World Read more
For the first time in a couple of years, we’re celebrating an awareness event for part of our community by publishing new content in our maze exploration game Prideworld. The game is part of this website so you can play it in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone. Read more
LGBTQIA+ pride – in Congleton and worldwide – is about many things, including community. We all remember how much – and how suddenly – the world seemed to change in 2020 when we were locked down for the covid pandemic. We created as much community as we could online, but Read more
On 1st December we came together as a community to honour those we have lost and to support those living with HIV. The vigil, led by Murray George, featured heartfelt words from Richard Walton and Ronan Clayton, reminding us of the importance of compassion, understanding, and solidarity. We were honoured Read more
We are excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition at Congleton Museum, in collaboration with Congleton Pride, to celebrate LGBT History Month! ‘OUR STORY – Pride of Place’ showcases the art and creativity of the LGBTQIA+ community in Congleton and beyond. From paintings and photography to poetry and Read more
As the year draws to a close, let’s come together to honor and remember on World AIDS Day. On Friday 1 December 2023, join us at the Congleton Community Garden from 7:00 to 7:30 pm for a special vigil led by Murray George, Minister for Alsager & Congleton United Reformed Read more
Today (20 November) is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We introduce the event, it’s history going all the way back to the late 1990s, and why it matters so much in today’s world.
For International Nonbinary People’s Day we present our video about the idea – and the reality – of nonbinary gender. What does it mean to be more – or less – than just a man or a woman? How does our world, our society, help or hinder us in finding Read more
Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness Day is on May 24th every year, to raise awareness of and celebrate pansexual and panromantic identities. Here, Jake explains some basic information about what it means to be Pan.
A few words about agender – and pride – by Gordon Self. When I was growing up, everyone told me I was a boy. That there were boys and girls and… nothing else! Whenever I noticed girls and boys doing different things… having different interests and expectations of their own, Read more