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Nantwich salon flies rainbow flag raising cash for LGBT+ cause

Nantwich salon flies rainbow flag raising cash for LGBT+ cause

A Nantwich salon is totting up the proceeds after staging a special event to raise money for a South Cheshire based LGBT+ cause.

Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street welcomed clients and neighbouring businesses to an open evening where collections were made for the charity Body Positive in Crewe.

July 6, 2023
Nantwich Museum to stage LGBT History of Cheshire talk

Nantwich Museum to stage LGBT History of Cheshire talk

A “Pride in the Provinces: an LGBT History of Cheshire” talk will take place at Nantwich Museum on Saturday July 16.

The talk coincides with the planned Nantwich Pride event on the same day.

July 6, 2022
From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to host “From Prejudice to Pride” exhibition throughout February to mark LGBT History Month.

With the earliest recorded marriage in 1707 of Hannah Wright and Anne Gaskill in Prestbury to the game changing contribution to modern equal rights of Antony Grey, Cheshire has many things to take pride in.

January 29, 2022
Cheshire East Pride in Park events cancelled amid pandemic

Cheshire East Pride in Park events cancelled amid pandemic

The Cheshire East “Pride in the Park” events are the latest to be cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Crewe/Nantwich event was due to take place in Queens Park on September 12.

May 20, 2020
Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall

Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall

Cheshire Fire Service has been hailed by Stonewall as among the best LGBT+ friendly organisations in the UK.

The service is one of seven organisations from the North West to make the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity’s Top 100 Employers list for inclusivity.

January 30, 2020
Pride in the Park held at Queens Park in Crewe

Pride in the Park held at Queens Park in Crewe

Young and old enjoyed the free ‘Pride in the Park’ event at Queens Park in Crewe yesterday (June 29).

The event was held with the aim of bringing communities together, supporting diversity and celebrating all aspects of the LGBT+ community.

June 30, 2019
Chair of Cheshire Police watchdog told to resign over “outdated” LGBT comments

Chair of Cheshire Police watchdog told to resign over “outdated” LGBT comments

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The chairman of Cheshire’s police watchdog is facing growing calls to resign following ‘outdated’ remarks about officers supporting LGBT equality.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has published an open letter to Bob Fousert, chairman of the Cheshire police and crime panel, urging him to step down.

June 18, 2019
Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

A powerful theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement will visit South Cheshire as part of a UK tour.

Riot Act embarks on a Pride season tour and comes to Crewe Lyceum on Thursday June 27 for one performance only.

June 14, 2019
Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now third in the LGBT charity Stonewall’s prestigious Top 100 Employers list for 2019.

The Service jumped another place from its 2018 position and is the highest performing public sector organisation in the UK.

January 25, 2019