June marks Pride Month, a time for celebration, awareness, and continued allyship. We proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ Community, acknowledging both the progress made and the ongoing challenges that need to be addressed. 

Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of love, identity, and diversity. However, it is crucial to recognise that LGBTQ+ lives are still in danger. As highlighted in the research conducted by Libby (our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Manager) in her doctoral research proposal, "During pride month, the UK is bombarded by messages from well-meaning companies and individuals of ‘love is love’ and ‘don’t hide your pride’; yet they fail to address or acknowledge the core issue facing the LGBTQ+ community: LGBTQ+ lives are in danger.” 

At Weston College, we are dedicated to supporting our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and the wider community. We do this by listening, creating safe spaces and constantly re-evaluating our practices and training to ensure it is up to date and progressive. Our strong links with the North Somerset LGBT Forum provide a great place for local meetups, support groups, and coffee drop-ins at their venue on 68 Meadow Street in Weston-Super-Mare. These connections are vital in creating a sense of belonging and support within our community. 

This month, we are raising awareness and showing our allyship through several exciting events. We are proud to present the upcoming queer musical 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie,' a powerful story that champions diversity and acceptance. Additionally, we are hosting a Pride Prom for learners on June 21st at Loxton Campus and a Pride Silent Disco for the entire community on the same day. These events aim to celebrate diversity, encourage inclusivity, and provide a safe and welcoming space for all. 

As we celebrate Pride Month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ community in solidarity and reaffirm our dedication to making Weston College a place of safety, support, and empowerment for all. 

Below are some College and external events you can get involved in this LGBTQ+ Pride Month: 

Our Events: 

LGBTQ+ Prom: 

• Loxton’s Performance Space 
• Friday 21st June 
• 6pm – 8:30pm 
• Get your free tickets here!

Pride Silent Disco:

• Loxton Campus 
• Friday 21st June 
• 8:30pm – 10pm
• Get your free tickets here!

‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’:

• Weston Playhouse 
• June 6th and 7th 
• 7pm 
• Read more here 

Local Events: 

Beautifully Proud Exhibition:

• Weston Museum 
• 25th – 29th June 
• 10am – 4pm 
• Read more here 

Bristol Pride:

• Multiple events running between 29th June and 14th July 
• Read more here 

Broadoak Academy’s Festival of Culture:

• Broadoak Academy playing fields 
• Saturday 15th June 
• 11am – 4pm