Congleton Pride - The Podcast

Welcome to ‘Mind the Gap’ for Congleton Pride. In this episode, we're talking about our furry ersatz children - our pets! We’re thrilled to have Congleton Pride's lead sponsor, Millies Vets, as our generous sponsor for this episode - celebrating Congleton’s Pride week. So, grab your headphones, grab a snack, and let's explore the world of pets together on ‘Mind the Gap.’

In this Mini Podcast Congleton Pride is proud to announce a collaboration with Congleton Museum to celebrate LGBT History Month.

We catch up with Anna Maluk from Congleton Museum and find out more about The Congleton Pride LGBT History Month POP UP Exhibition on Saturday the 18th February 2023, for one day only, as we will host a ‘takeover’ of the museum – celebrating our diversity and inclusion with an exhibition open to all.

The usual fascinating museum exhibits will be displayed alongside many of the LGBTQIA+ flags from our community as well as a few surprising exhibits that have been specially donated to the museum’s permanent collection.

There will be an evening event from 5.30 pm - open to all - which will provide visitors with a more intimate experience of the exhibition after-hours to announce a special archive project titled - ‘OUR STORY’. The project aims to collect stories and experiences to raise awareness and will be undertaken by Congleton Museum and Congleton Pride. The talk will take place upstairs with complimentary beverages and nibbles.

More will be announced about the project in the next few weeks.

It's Pride season.. ahead of Congleton Pride's main event in this Micro Pod we sent Little Bear Gordie over to Macclesfield Pride for their big day....

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We're well and truly into Pride season or as we know it Gay Christmas, it's only 2 weeks to Congleton Pride and the team is working nonstop to make it a day to remember. In this episode, we find out about MaccPride and their drop-in Hub in The Grosvenor Shopping Centre and met two of the MaccPride team Kay and Lindsay busy gearing up for this year's MaccPride on Saturday 9th July.

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In this episode, we find out just how important Allies are to the LGBTQ+ community to help fight homophobia and transphobia, and personally advocate for equal treatment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. Richard Walton is just one of the many allies of the LGBTQ+ community and Congleton Pride and explains how and why he became an ally.

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Congleton Pride is Saturday the 23rd of July and the Daytime is a FREE DAY LIVE EVENT

In this month’s show, we talk to Trans activist, Business women, performer, and currently on the committees of both Macc Pride and Transcend in Macclesfield the wonderful Kay Lomas. Also, we catch up on the latest Congleton Pride news, plus find out how rehearsals are going for Collateral Damage. All presented by your Congleton queen’s Fonda Dixx and Stella Black.

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In this month’s Bit On The Side, we talk to the amazing Emma Goswell who is a Radio Presenter, Podcaster and Co-Author of Coming Out Stories.

Emma Goswell Socials

In this month’s show, we talk to the amazing Emma Goswell who is a Radio Presenter, Podcaster and Co-Author of the book Coming Out Stories. Plus we speak to Congleton Cllr Kay Wesley about International Women’s Day. Not forgetting your Congleton queen’s Fonda Dixx and Stella Black talk all things drag.

Emma Goswell Socials

This is a little bit on the side, a chance to listen to a longer interview/chat between two members of the LGBT+ community as they talk about their experience of what it was like growing up in the 80s and being LGBT. 

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Yes, it's LGBT History Month and in this, our first ever episode, we discuss iconic figures with local students and hear from the… more mature LGBTQIA+ community to find out who their heroes and heroines are. Plus, Fonda and Stella reveal some of their backstage requirements - ooooh! So put ya feet up, grab a brew and enjoy our brand new podcast wherever you're listening.

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Coming soon is Congleton Pride's next new exciting project for 2022. Let the countdown begin to the launch of Congleton Pride - The Podcast.