Intersectionality is vital in the fight for equality. A person's overlapping social identities—such as being both Black and LGBTQI+—can create unique experiences of discrimination. Our aim: a truly inclusive & equitable Watford for everyone. A Place Without Prejudice. 🖤❤️🏳️‍🌈💛🏳️‍⚧️💚🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us in celebrating Bisexual Awareness Week, and proudly repeating our pledge that we will always support you. Always. Join us now by signing the Proud Pledge on our website www.proudwatford.com/the-proud-pl... #lgbtqiaplus #bisexualawarenessweek #inclusion

Wanted: the person who requested this cute free badge dedign. One lovely Herts Pride stall visitor yesterday asked for this cute design, but never came back to collect it. Please share so we can find them and reunite them!. @herts-pride.bsky.social @frankershaw.bsky.social

Hertfordshire's biggest & best LGBTQIA+ celebration - Herts Pride, Sat 30th August. While partying - do remember there are people in countries across the globe who are still unable to live and love openly. The fight is not over for us, until it's over for all of us. @herts-pride.bsky.social

🌈 Herts Pride 2025 is joyful, yes — but it’s also political. In an age of rising extremism and radical authoritarian populism, our theme is #Connections. Because we are far more connected — in blood and spirit — than hate would have us believe. 🗓️ 30 Aug | 📍 Watford 🔗 www.hertspride.org

🎉🌈😎🏳️‍⚧️🎊🏳️‍🌈🎶YOU'RE INVITED!!🎉🌈😎🏳️‍⚧️🎊🏳️‍🌈🎶 Come and join us on Tuesday 24th from 6.30pm in Atria for our 2nd anniversary party. Drinks & nibbles, meet the gang & be entertained by wonderful local talent. It's FREE but please RSVP: proudwatford.com/events #lgbtqiaplus #LGBTQIA #loveislove #pridemonth

In our continued series of 'Pride on Vibe' listen to Brian Timberlake and Michelle Davidson today at 11am. Listen today and hear more of their brilliant stories at 'Heels Off, Kettle On' at watfringe.co.uk

We keep winning And then we keep losing again We will continue to fight for the rights, representation and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people, at home and across the globe. Always hoping for the day when we no longer have to.

We're delighted to announce that in our continuing Pride Month series "Pride on Vibe" our co founder Lee Keogh will be talking to Alexinder Riyat on Intersectionality on Monday evening from 7-9pm. www.vibe1076.co.uk/news/local-v...

Pick a Side, Hate or Pride. Our social feeds will soon be full of corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling support for the LGBTQ+ community. You can’t say you support our rights and fund platforms that attack them. @goodlawproject.bsky.social @stopfundinghate.bsky.social‬ buff.ly/dxwz4II

We have all sorts of goodies planned for Pride Month this year, this Saturday we kick off Pride on Vibe with Vibe 107.6 from 1-4pm with the wonderful Tina Fuller talking to our own Ian Port and Louise Bates from the Alzheimer's Society. www.proudwatford.com/events

Our friends at the Alzheimer’s Society working together with Dementia Friendly Watford, have put together an innovative free event hosted by Watford FC, that will explore the needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community and their carers who live with dementia. www.proudwatford.com/event-detail...

Meet Dora Richter. Trans people were one of communities persecuted by the Nazis, and many of the famous images of book burning were taken at the Institute for Sexual Research where Dora was a patient. She was the first person known to undergo complete male to female gender affirming surgery.

In the words of our Proud Watford patron and veteran Bryan Timberlake – now 92: “...freedom and peace, won on the backs of the brave men and women we remember today is very precious. Hard won. Never given. In the years to come, please remember, it's our job to defend what's right. Human & Proud.“

Today we pay tribute to Dr James Barry, an outstanding doctor who undertook the first c-section where both mother & baby survived. Born female in Ireland, Barry lived both public & private life as a man. It was only after death that his birth gender was discovered. @transhistoryweek

Like so much LGBTQIA+ history, trans history has been hidden, but it is there. We can find lots of examples of people who were trans or gender non conforming, throughout history - for example the Gallus of Catterick. #alwaysbeenhere #alwayswillbe #transhistoryweek

You are not alone. We have resources and information that can help you to understand the news, and how it will impact you. www.proudwatford.com/lgbtqia-reso...

Media obsession with trans issues would have many people think that gender fluidity, questioning and transition is a new thing. Today we celebrate those who fight for equal rights & representation, and will continue to do so for Watford and our neighbours. #transpride #transrightsarehumanrights🏳️‍⚧️

Looking for a local role in Diversity and Inclusion? Why not join our friends at Vicarage Road and help to impact the local community: jobs.watfordfccsetrust.com/jobs/5745106... #jobvacancy #watford @watfordfc.bsky.social

Proud Watford, Watford Football Club, Proud Hornets, and Herts Pride present: The Big Queer Quiz 2025 Thu, 22 May | Players Lounge - Watford Football Club | 19:00 £10 per person ticket price includes snacks. Bring Your Own Booze/soft drinks. www.proudwatford.com/event-detail...

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes & discrimination. A world that's diverse & inclusive. A world where difference are valued & celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. #APlaceWithoutPrejudice❤️💛🩵💚🩷

Our very own Ian, nominated and highly commended for the Mayor's Award at the Watford Audentior Awards. We are so proud of him ❤️😍🙌🏆

We're flying the flag for the LGBTQIA+ community in Watford and beyond, but we don't have all the answers, so we've collated loads of helpful resources and advice for you. #lgbtqia+🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqia#lgtqiaplus🏳️‍🌈 www.proudwatford.com/lgbtqia-reso...

In honour of all victims of prejudice, today we renew our commitment to the Proud Watford Pledge: -to welcome all -to support all -to accept all -to be open to all -to be proud of all

A Place without Prejudice:Artworks exhibition. Our mission through your eyes Please come along on Saturday We've been delighted with over 30 pieces of artwork being submitted for display - can't wait to see them all #lgbtqia #art #watford

If you haven't already been - whyever not? Our friend and yours, the multi talented Alex Williams is the host of the most friendly open mic night in Watford. Why not join the LGBT History Month special on 1st February? Tickets free (suggested donation £5). pumphousewatford.co.uk/events/lgbt-...

Here's our own Ian talking us through his piece of art. If you haven't already, you can still enter your art here: www.proudwatford.com/artworks Enter by Saturday 18th. Exhibition: 25th January - St Mary's Church 11.30am-4.30pm. Everyone welcome. Absolutely everyone. #watford #lgbtqiaplus🏳️‍🌈 #art

***DEADLINE FOR ENTRY THIS SATURDAY*** You can work on your art until the exhibition date of 25th January, but we need your submission by Saturday so we can plan the display and easels. Please enter here: www.proudwatford.com/artworks

We are calling for everyone - artist or not, amateur, professional or budding, to create a piece of art. What does "A Place without prejudice" mean, and look like, to you? Deadline 18th January - fill in the form and bring your masterpiece along on the 25th January. www.proudwatford.com/artworks

Are you, or do you know a budding or undiscovered artist? We're calling for artists to create an original piece of art, on their interpretation of our vision "A Place Without Prejudice" to be exhibited in January in Watford Town Centre. https://buff.ly/3VLcyxO We can't wait to see what you make!

We are utterly delighted that the karaoke last night was so well attended, and such enormous fun. And even more delighted that creating joy is helping to raise money to expand LGBTQIA+ support and representation in Watford. #lgbtqia

Weds 4th Dec | 7.30 pm| Pump House Theatre. Festive karaoke with our wonderful Proud Watford community, friends & allies. 1000's of songs, happy people, great raffle prizes & helping LGBTQIA representation across Watford. £10 p/person Buy tickets: pumphousewatford.co.uk/events/proud...

Our very own Bryan has made quite a stir with his stories of serving as a gay man in the military. You can hear him being interviewed on the Late Show on BBC Sounds tomorrow night at 10pm (Thursday 28th November). 🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtqia #loveislove #lgbt

As Trans Awareness Week 2024 comes to a close and we mark Trans Day of Remembrance, Proud Watford’s Michelle Davidson has given us her view on the task ahead for trans people and those who love and support them. Useful contacts: -Mermaids -The Beaumont Society (see our FB & Insta for links)

We believe that inclusion is intersectional,.and one of our proudest achievements this year has been providing the accessible 'Loo for all of You' at this year's Herts Pride festival. Our Mission is to make Watford a Place Without Prejudice - across all sectors.

Just a reminder, this #transawarenessweek If you want to find out more, without emotional culture wars, there are plenty of resources online, but first and foremost, be kind, and remember, someone else's gender identify has very little impact on your own life. (Image copyright Mermaids)

The wonderful Bryan Timberlake, now 91, Patron of Proud Watford laid a wreath last weekend as part of the Watford Remembrance Day Parade, to recognise the LGBTQIA+ members of the forces who fought and still do, and whose lives were equally lost - yet often valued less.

If you haven't already, it's time to book your tickets to our Queer Christmas Karaoke night at the Pumphouse. £10 per person Pay bar Great raffle prizes All profits go towards widening LGBTQIA+representation and inclusion in Watford and beyond. Buy your tickets now: www.proudwatford.com/events