Peterborough Pride John Lewis Queensgate Shopping Centre
8pm - Late
Thursday 27th June
The Ostrich Inn, North Street, PE1 2RA
FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK
27 JUNE
Ritzy Crackers invites you to join
EMBRACE
at The Ostrich Inn to kick
off Peterborough Pride 2019 with
a Pre Pride Party! Gracing the stage
for this special event will be the
one and only Proud Mary as seen
on ITV’s game show Tenable.
Come along and join in all
the madness and mayhem
EMBRACE has to offer!
Networking - 9.30am
Business March – 12.30pm
Friday 28th June,
The Marriott Hotel Lynch Wood, PE2 6GB
NETWORKING £40 + VAT,
BUSINESS MARCH & BBQ FREE
9.30am – Marriot Hotel – DRAG Networking
Business networking - with a twist! To set off Peterborough Pride
week with a BANG, B2B Networking is holding a networking for
businesses hosted by some gorgeous Drag Queens to get you
in the Pride spirit. Businesses from all over Peterborough will
be there to schmooze, get educated and have some fun.
All profit will go to Peterborough Pride.
12.30pm – Lynch Wood Business Park Pride March
Following on from DRAG Networking there will be a business
Pride March around Lynch Wood Business Park. Come and
show solidarity and march with your fellow colleagues
and friends to celebrate the start of Peterborough Pride
week. The Business Pride March will end at YBS for an
inclusive BBQ with a selection of food, tunes and games.
Booking / Info: info@peterboroughbiscuit.co.uk
WHEEL OF FORTUNE WITH TIMBERLINA
7.30pm - 10pm
Friday 28th June
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, PE1 1EF
£6.50 BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Want to know what the future holds? For one night only join
London’s RVT favourite Timberlina, the world’s number one
environmentally friendly bearded drag lady to flirt with fate…
or just flirt… and above all pit your wits against the wheel
of fortune in this high lolz low frills game show parody
spectacular that gives a sh*t.
Joined by ravishing assistant Vikki H, your glamorous hirsute
hostess presents 3 rounds of highly tuned shambolic hilarity
in this world premier Peterborough Pride celebration.
It’s a sensational way to start your Peterborough Pride
weekend-deep in the heart and mind of a bearded
lady who cares in a world that doesn’t.
Booking / Info: www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239
7.30pm - 9pm
Friday 28th June
Westgate Centre 68 (behind Westgate Church) Westgate, PE1 1RG
VOLUNTARY DONATION £5
DOES GOD LOVE EVERYONE?
Presented by ‘Pizza & Politics’ - an open
discussion evening with Richard Kirker.
Guest speaker Richard Kirker, a retired Chief Executive of
the ecumenial Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM)
continues to campaign with the LibDems against homophobia
and for human rights, challenging fundamentalism across the
faiths. Prior to his 30 years leading LGCM, Richard worked
in ordained ministry in our neighbouring Diocese of St Albans
and looks forward to joining us in Peterborough from
his current home in East London.
Booking / Info: beki.sellick.libdem@gmail.com
MIXOLOGY
10pm - 5am
Friday 28th June
Red Room, Broadway, PE1 1RS
£5 - £12
For Peterborough Pride’s opening party,
Mixology welcomes legend of the
Garage scene, Elvin Zedo.
Elvin is regarded as one of the greatest UK DJs for
the past 25 years. Predominately performing as DJ
EZ, his fast, technical mixing abilities whether it
be vinyl or digital are nothing short of astonishing.
Elvin Zedo brings with him a collection of the
finest contemporary House and Techno cuts along
with a vast library of productions from yesteryear.
You can be sure to be taken on a full-throttle
musical journey powered by amazing technical
mixing ability and precision.
Joining Elvin on the night will be our trusty trio
of resident DJs: Tom Skinner, Dan Clare (Maur)
& James Chan, who will be warming things up.
After the success of last year’s, first ever Mixology
PRIDE celebrations we hope you’ll join us for
what’s set to be another incredible night of music
with one of the UKs most revered DJs for the
past quarter-of-a-century at Red Room.
Come dance ‘til dawn with the guys!
Booking / Info: www.mixologyuk.com
LGBTQIA+ FOSTERING
AND ADOPTION SEMINAR
10am - 1pm
Saturday 29th June
The Fleet High Street, Fletton, PE2 8DL
FREE - PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
TACT Peterborough is hosting an information event to give the
LGBTQIA+ community the opportunity to find out more about
fostering and adoption. At the event, members of the TACT
Peterborough service and existing LGBTQIA+ foster carers and
adopters will be on hand to answer your questions and challenge
some of the misconceptions around fostering and adoption.
TACT Peterborough is a partnership, between Peterborough
City Council and TACT, that aims to improve the lives of
children and young people in care.
Booking / Info: www.tactcare.org.uk/peterborough
AFTERNOON TEA WITH
PETERBOROUGH LESBIAN GROUP
2pm Saturday 29th June
The Lightbox Café Bar, Bridge St, PE1 1HA
£12.50 – BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Join Peterborough Lesbian Group for afternoon tea at The Lightbox
Café! Dedicated to women loving women, this social group was
created to provide a safe and comfortable place to meet new people,
make friends, share interests and have fun! Learn about the group’s
future plans over a selection of sandwiches, mini scones with clotted
cream/jam and a slice of rainbow cake – all included in the cost!
Booking / Info: 01733 894444
WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION
TO PLAYWRITING
11am - 1pm, Saturday 29th June
The Undercroft, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre,
Hampton, PE7 8BE
FREE - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Led by Sadie Clark, an award winning writer, actor & comedy
improviser, this two-hour workshop will look at the basics of
creating a new short play: Character, Action, Location and Time.
Through discussion and writing exercises participants will
leave with a sense of how to create characters, how to write
a scene and how to structure a short (or longer) play.
Part of the workshop discussion will also focus on bisexual
representation on stage (or lack of it) and how we can create
dramatic conflict without resorting to many of the stereotypes..
Workshop participants will also be eligible for a £2 concession
for Sadie’s show ‘Algorithim’, which is on at 6pm
at The Undercroft on Saturday 29th June.
Booking / Info: www.easternangles.co.uk / 01473 211498
THE PINK PICNIC
12pm - 3pm
Saturday 29th June
The Green Backyard, Oundle Road, PE2 8AT
FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK
The Green Backyard invites you to a community Pink Picnic
in their bright and beautiful gardens to celebrate diversity
in Peterborough and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Bring a dish or something to share; meet new friends and catch
up with old ones over a bite to eat. This is a relaxed and informal
afternoon where people can sit down to eat and chat together,
or simply enjoy taking a stroll around the gardens.
Please list ingredients in your dishes - it is really helpful for people
with allergies. *Under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult.
Info: www.thegreenbackyard.com
Q GROUP
4pm – 6pm
Every Saturday
Message for info and venue
FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK
Are you a gay, bisexual or transgender teenager? Do you want to
meet others like you, find response to questions no one else will
answer, or just have a good time without worrying about all that?
Q Group is a weekly social meet up for LGBT teens in
a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Supported and
facilitated by experienced youth leaders.
Contact: toby@east-support.org.uk / Whatsapp 07523 723780
PETERBOROUGH PRIDE
PARADE 2019
Following the success of last years Peterborough Pride March,
Embrace events are back again to help lead the parade!
The meeting point is the north end of Stanley Rec Park behind
the city Market. Meet 12 noon ready to leave at 12:30pm.
We will parade through Peterborough city centre along
Broadway and Long Causeway and then on to Cathedral
Square heading towards the Town Hall. Dress to impress
and bring your flags, banners and whistles. All are welcome
at this inclusive public celebration and show of solidarity!
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Full Pride Programme https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c0512a91aef1d742343beb6/t/5cfd388a3122540001e9bcd7/1560098989728/PeterboroughPride_2019Programme.pdf
