A welcoming place for everyone, all year round
Happy Pride! At Clarks Village, it’s very important to us that everyone feels safe and welcome all year round. We stand united in Pride with the LGBTQIA+ community and against discrimination. We see you. Read on to find out how we’re celebrating Pride 2024 and learn how we can all support our local LGBTQIA+ community.
Help our Tree of Pride grow
As part of this year's Pride celebrations, we'll be welcoming the return of the Tree of Pride on 13th-14th July.
This public art piece creates a powerful message – and you can contribute! We encourage you to drop by during the weekend of 13th-14th July and write a pledge to support the LGBTQIA+ community, which will then be tied to one of the tree's branches. The tree will grow with pledges as it travels up and down the UK, until it's in full bloom as a symbol of love and hope.
Make a pledge. Be the change.
Below are some ideas to help inspire you with your message of support to the LGBTQIA+ community:
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I’m going to read up about LGBT history to expand my knowledge of the subject
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Love is love
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Be bold, be brave, be wonderful…be you!
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You’re perfect just the way you are
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I’m going to remind my LGBTQIA+ family that they’re loved
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I’ll be at my next local Pride festival – see you there!
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Let’s normalise pronouns! I’m going to add mine to my social media bio
Support Bristol Pride
This year, the fabulous Bristol Pride Day takes place on Saturday 13th July on The Downs. A Pride event with the community at its heart, international headliners, and all without the high ticket price, Bristol Pride is determined to keep Pride accessible for everyone that wants to celebrate diversity, champion inclusivity, and protest prejudice. This year, The Human League is headlining the main stage, along with tons of other fantastic acts.
There are various ways to support Bristol Pride, including buying a Pride Supporter Wristband, which gets you free bus travel and other benefits on the day, and by online donations. Buy your supporter wristband and see how else you can help by visiting the website.
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ helpline and a safe space for anyone to discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional well-being and more. You can call the Switchboard team on 0800 0119 100 or visit the website >>