Pride month is about acceptance, equality and celebrating the work of LGBTQI+ people. It is also about increasing education of LGBTQI+ history and raising awareness of issues affecting the wider community. We know that it’s not simply a time of celebration, it’s also a chance for people to find the support they need in a helpful and inclusive environment.
Bracknell Forest Pride is taking place on Saturday 10 June from midday to 7pm in Bracknell town centre.
Visitors will have a chance to visit the tent and speak to a number of partners there to help anyone who needs it. You might use the area to chill out, take a selfie, or speak to a number of organisations.
There will be a number of helpful organisations at Bracknell Forest Pride this year.
My Umbrella
MyUmbrella LGBT+ is a volunteer-led project of Reading Pride to raise awareness of the lesser known identities across the LGBTQI+ spectrum.
Support U
Support U are a leading LGBTQI+ help and support service helping people across the Thames Valley and beyond.
Involve Community Services
Involve Community Services are the local support organisation for voluntary, community and faith groups. They have worked extensively with Bracknell Forest Council on a number of projects.
South Hill Park
South Hill Park is, arguably, the centre of arts in Berkshire.
Bracknell LGBTQI+ Facebook
Bracknell LGBTQ+ is Bracknell Forest's own Facebook youth group.
It is a safe space in the often hostile online world for those seeking solidarity.
Bracknell Forest Council Fostering
Bracknell Forest Council Fostering is the council's not-for-profit fostering service in Berkshire. Their foster carers help change children’s lives who can no longer live with their birth family.
Activate Learning
Bracknell Activate Learning provide students with a career pathway and clear, practical steps to help them achieve their career dream.
Frimley Integrated Care System
Frimley Integrated Care System provides helps bring NHS, social care, local authority and other sectors together to work more closely with each other for the benefit of the communities.
Youthline
Youthline provides a free, confidential counselling service for young people. This is for those attending secondary school and adults who care for and support young people.
There will also be a number of acts on the main stage keeping visitors entertained. Visitors can also opt to get their face painted or try one of the many luxuries of a Pride set right in the heart of The Lexicon.
You can read the full line-up on The Lexicon's Bracknell Forest Pride webpage.
