Pride in the Moorlands Meetings – 11 Feb 2025

at Buxton & Leek College

Rainbow Flags

Buxton & Leek College, Stockwell Street, ST13 6DS - 11 Feb, 5pm-6:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm

Group Of People Talking Around Tables Indoors

We are holding two meetings for Pride in the Moorlands on Tuesday 11th February at Buxton & Leek College (Leek Campus), one being a general Pride steering group and the other a youth group (ages 13-25) who will work together to co-organise a spectacular and inclusive Pride event in the Staffordshire Moorlands this summer!

Sammy Bishop is the project lead and will be facilitating these meetings.

OUTSIDE’s Creative Director Sarah Bird said: “LGBTQIA+ young people in the rural Staffordshire Moorlands are often very isolated. This project will bring them together to explore and celebrate local queer history and share stories with the wider community. It’s a great opportunity for young people to make new connections, build confidence, and gain new skills and expertise. We hope the project will shine a light on the hidden histories of LGBTQIA+ communities in the Moorlands and the Pride celebration becomes an annual event in the district’s calendar for many years to come.”

So why not come along and let us know what you would like to see, anyone within the LGBTQ+ community along with those who are keen to support the community are welcome.

Refreshments will be provided.

 

Youth Pride Group (13-25):

Tuesday 11th January, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Buxton & Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6DS

BOOK HERE: https://buytickets.at/supportstaffordshire/1536972

 

Pride in the Moorlands Steering Group:

Tuesday 11th January, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Buxton & Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6DS

BOOK HERE: https://buytickets.at/supportstaffordshire/1536971

 

Photo (Rainbow Flags) – Delia Giandeini (Unsplash)

Access Information:

  • Is there disabled parking and how many spaces are available? Can I book a space? – There is a car park with access spaces, please email pride@outsidearts.org so that we can reserve additional spaces where required.
  • Is there step-free access to the building and to the event, like ramps and lifts? – There are ramps from the lower area of site, no steps into the building and a lift to access the 1st floor where the meeting will be held. There will be a member of the OUTSIDE team outside the door to the building to greet you.
  • Is there somewhere to borrow a wheelchair or other mobility aids? – No
  • Is there a quiet room? – There will be a designated quiet space called the print room adjacent to the main studio room accessible at all times.
  • Is the canteen or restaurant area accessible? – We will provide drinks and snacks.
  • Will information be accessible? Will there be a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter, audio description or subtitles? – Please let us know if you require BSL and we would be happy to arrange for an interpreter to attend.
  • Is there a hearing loop, also known as an induction loop, or infrared? – Please let us know if you require a hearing loop and we will provide on request.
  • Are the toilets accessible? If so, what size are the toilets and what equipment is available? – There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor between the entrance and the lift.

For a virtual tour of the space (we will be in the Art & Design studio): virtual tour