Torfaen Pride

Date Announced for 2025

jamie.wake@clubfod.org.uk (Jamie Wake) — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:16:00 GMT

We are please to announce that just as we end this years event, we can announce that next years Torfaen Pride event will take place on 7th June 2025

2 Weeks to Torfaen Pride

jamie.wake@clubfod.org.uk (Jamie Wake) — Sat, 18 May 2024 14:16:00 GMT

LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, are not only pleased to announce our 2 week countdown to Torfaen Pride which takes place at Pontypool Park on 1st June 2024 but are also pleased to release our full mainstage line up.

‘Pride Release’: 2 week Countdown to Torfaen Pride sees Mainstage Lineup Released

LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, are not only pleased to announce our 2 week countdown to Torfaen Pride which takes place at Pontypool Park on 1st June 2024 but are also pleased to release our full mainstage line up.

The mainstage will be filled with local and national performers from midday until 7pm and hosted by Drag Performer, Tammy Paxton, will feature:

Torfaen Pride is free to enter family friendly event that celebrates Diversity in Torfaen.

Jamie Wake, charity CEO, said that “..For the LGBT+ community, Pride is a celebration of identity, diversity, and inclusion and for a significant number of the LGBT+ community, an individual’s first pride literally can change their life: it’s empowering and exhilarating to discover that there are people just like you..”

The event was officially announced in July 2023 following a motion presented by Cllr Giles Davies to Torfaen Council to acknowledge the LGBT+ community in the borough of Torfaen as well as to acknowledge support by the local authority for a pride event in Torfaen. The motion was passed unanimously.

The event will consist of main stage, market stalls, community stalls, food and drink stalls and a fun fair. A parade route is currently being considered.

The event kicks off pride month in Wales which runs throughout June and for Club F.O.D its also a double celebration as the weekend also marks their 5th birthday.

Jamie Wake, Club F.O.D CEO, added “It’s not just Torfaen Pride – it’s Torfaen’s Pride”. Highlighting that this has been adopted as the events tagline.

More details of the event can be found at torfaenpride.co.uk or on facebook @torfaenpride

Note to editors

Act promotional images can be obtained from our website and/or social media

Club F.O.D is a registered charity that focuses on preventing and reducing social isolation for LGBT+ individuals

1 Month to Torfaen Pride

jamie.wake@clubfod.org.uk (Jamie Wake) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:16:00 GMT

LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, are pleased to announce our 4 week countdown to Torfaen Pride which takes place at Pontypool Park on 1st June 2024.

Torfaen Pride is free to enter family friendly event that celebrates Diversity in Torfaen.

Jamie Wake, charity CEO, said that “ ..For the LGBT+ community, Pride is a celebration of identity, diversity, and inclusion and for a significant number of the LGBT+ community, an individual’s first pride literally can change their life: it’s empowering and exhilarating to discover that there are people just like you.. ”

The event will consist of main stage, market stalls, community stalls, food and drink stalls and a fun fair. A parade route is currently being considered.

There is still space available for traders and community groups to part of Torfaen’s first pride and enquiries can be made via marketplace@torfaenpride.co.uk.

The event kicks off pride month in Wales which runs throughout June and for Club F.O.D its also a double celebration as the weekend also marks their 5th birthday.

Performers currently announced include Drag Performers such as Lady M, Tammy Paxton, as well as vocalists such as Kyle Finn and Petra Evans and a performance by the Rock Choir. More acts are being announced over the next week.

Pride weekend will also feature Drag Bingo on Friday 31st May at the New Inn, Abersychan with details of pride parties to be announced.

Jamie Wake, Club F.O.D CEO, added “ It’s not just Torfaen Pride – it’s Torfaen’s Pride ”. Highlighting that this has been adopted as the events tagline.

Torfaen Council to Respond to Motion

jamie.wake@clubfod.org.uk (Jamie Wake) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:16:00 GMT

On 18th July, Torfaen Council is being presented with a motion by Independent Councillor, Giles Davies, to acknowledge the LGBT+ community in the borough of Torfaen as well as to acknowledge support by the local authority for a pride event in Torfaen.

The motion reads:

This council notes that the LGBTQ+ community is an important part of our society and that it is important to support and celebrate diversity in all its forms.This council also notes that the LGBTQ+ community has faced significant challenges over the years, including discrimination and prejudice.This council therefore resolves to support LBGTQ+ Pride events across the borough in their communications including social media channels, highlighting the importance of Pride and why we must continue to support our LGBTQ+ family members, friends, colleagues, and constituents.This council also resolves to promote equality and diversity in all its forms and to work towards creating a more inclusive society for all.

The motion can be found on the Torfaen Council website (https://moderngov.torfaen.gov.uk/documents/s62541/LGBTQ%20Cllr%20Giles%20Davies%2018%20July%202023.pdf).

Inaugral Pride Event Announced for Torfaen

jamie.wake@clubfod.org.uk (Jamie Wake) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:16:00 GMT

We are over the moon to be able to now officially announce the date of the first Pride event to take place in Torfaen!

Yes you heard that right!

1st June 2024 will not only see the start of Pride month but it will also see the first pride event in the borough and will take place at the prestigious Pontypool Park.

Further details will be announced in due course.