Pride Party

Our annual Pride party was an amazing celebration of equality, diversity and inclusion, perfectly reflecting our themed quarter at the time.

Following last year’s success, we needed a bigger venue so we could welcome more people to join us! Thanks to the support across our services, so many people were able to attend and enjoy the party. Despite the rainy weather, spirits remained high as people came for a day of fun. 

The entertainment didn’t disappoint as DJ Macc got the party started, while a Whitney Houston tribute act, I_Wanna_Whitney, had everyone on their feet singing and dancing.

One of the highlights of the day was seeing so many smiling faces with vibrant rainbow face paint.

No party would be complete without great food: hot dogs and corned beef hash, prepared by IWDI Catering. Then to finish, plenty of cake!

Although it rained, it seemed fitting that the day ended with a rainbow, the perfect finishing touch to a memorable celebration!

Quotes from people who attended:

• Those who have attended previous years say the event “gets better every year and the new venue was fabulous”.
• Newcomers said “it was a lovely day and seeing people smiling, having fun and dancing was so lovely”.
• Carmen, manager of Learning Disability Day Services, said “it gets me emotional every time I think about the value it brings to us as an organisation, showcasing being different is our strength and people thrive from it.”
• Kat, our managing director said, it was "a celebration of people being happy in their own skin and supporting those around you to feel the same. Pure joy."