Hi Folks,
About time I dipped my toe into this blogging malarkey.
Last weekend I took a group of 14 down to Brighton for National Student Pride, a fantastic event that is held every year at the end of February or the beginning of March. We took a minibus down and made it in time for a meal before heading out to the ‘Pre-Pride Party,’ a wonderful welcome to Brighton! On Saturday 25th February, there was the main event, with a stalls and job fair giving out loads of freebies (got more than my fair share of free condoms I can tell you), a panel debate with a very interesting mix of celebrities, a question and answer session with the cast of My Transexual Summer and live music.
Peter Tatchell (LGBT rights campaigner), Dan Sells (from the Feeling), John Amaechi (psychologist and former NBA player), Steven Davies (England international Cricketer), James Wharton (openly gay soldier), Jane Hill (BBC news icon) and Sophie Ward (actress) discussed issues ranging from gay marriage and homophobia in sport to trans representation and women in business. Really interesting and easily the best panel in the last three years that I have been.
I even managed to catch some of the rugby as well, so I was kept happy. Until Williams’ try of course.
Anyway… The event culminated in a great big party in the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and much fun was had by all. By the time we all trooped onto the minibus on Sunday afternoon we were more than a little tired. I encourage you to get involved with the LGBT here at Reading and make sure you get on the trip to Student Pride next year!
David
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