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The
first ever North Wales Pride will take place between the 5th and 7th
October this year. The event is organised by Cymru Pride Wales, a small group
of volunteers who aspire to make a difference for the LGBT community by
bringing events of this kind to the area. North Wales Pride 2012 will be hosted
at Hendre Hall, Bangor, flanked by the picturesque Snowdonia National Park and
the stunning North Wales coastline.
The
event aims to celebrate diversity and break down the barriers of discrimination
by reaching out to as many members of the community as possible. Organisers say
that the event has attracted UK wide interest and it is hoped that North Wales
Pride 2012 will be the first of many to come.
Organisers have confirmed that
Samantha Brookes, 2011 X Factor finalist, is one of their headlining acts. Local girl Sami, from Rhyl, shot to fame
on the popular Saturday night entertainment show despite the controversial
decision by judge Louis Walsh to send her home in favour of Goldie the lap
dancer.
Another confirmed act is the
resident DJ of Garlands in Liverpool, Dave Booth.
The main event is also playing host to a number of
local performers, artists and activities for all ages including Yoga, Salsa and
Zumba taster sessions.
North Wales Pride has a limited number of trade stands
available for organisations and businesses who wish to attend the event. If you
have spare time on your hands and would like to volunteer at North Wales Pride,
please email: northwalespride@hotmail.co.uk
Check out the website, www.northwalespride.com for tickets
and further information.
There are a limited number of
early bird weekend tickets priced at only £15!
You can also keep up to date
with latest information on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/groups/cymrupridewales/
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