We see you, this Pride and all year round
Happy Pride! It’s important to us that everyone feels safe and welcome at Clarks Village – not just during Pride Month, but all year round. We stand united in Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and against discrimination. We see you. Read on to find out how we’re celebrating Pride 2025 and how we can all support our local LGBTQ+ community.
We See You
Our message for Pride 2025 is We See You.
Everyone should feel welcome, seen and heard in all the places they spend their time. Clarks Village is proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and experiences, promoting acceptance and celebrating diversity. It's important to us that our centre is safe and welcoming to all.
There’s lots of wonderful Pride events happening all over Somerset that you can get involved in. Just take a look below! 🎉
🌈 Bristol Pride
Bristol Pride runs from 28th June-13th July, with Pride Day taking place on Saturday 12th July. Featuring a whole calendar of arts and culture events, a parade through Bristol city centre, and a Pride Day festival, there’s so much to look forward to.
This year’s packed festival lineup features headliners Allie X, Kim Wilde, Cascada, Ultra Naté and Brook Lynn Hynes. You don’t want to miss it!
🌈 Yeovil Does Pride
Yeovil Does Pride, Yeovil’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration, is taking place on Saturday 6th September. Head to their website to stay updated!
🌈 Glastonbury Pride
Glastonbury Pride takes place on Sunday 27th July, with partnered events happening throughout the town the weeks before and after.
A small, grass-roots event, Glastonbury Pride celebrates the diverse local community and provides a platform for LGBTQ+ artists, performers and services. With a march, activities, entertainment and performances, it’s a day you’ll want to get involved in.
🌈 Weston-super-mare Pride
Beautifully Proud: Pride Month in Weston-super-mare is a whole programme of events taking place in in May, June and July. Including theatre, comedy, drag nights and much more, Beautifully Proud is set to showcase and celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community.
La Voix, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be even be performing at Blakehay Theatre on 29th July. It’s one not to be missed!
LGBTQ+ organisations in Somerset
2BU Somerset
Group sessions, community outreach and events for young LGBTQ+ people in Somerset.
Gay West
A safe and supportive social group for the LGBTQ+ community in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Somerset Lesbian Network
A network creating opportunities for adult LGBTQ+ women in Somerset.
Taunton Gay Group
A friendly LGBTQ+ group in Taunton organising informal meetups and activities.
Queer Space Bristol
Creating joyful spaces and creative arts and wellbeing events for LGBTQ+ people in Bristol.
Advice and Support
Try these organisations if you need advice, support, or simply a listening ear.
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ helpline and a safe space for anyone to discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and more. You can call the Switchboard team on 0800 0119 100 or visit their website.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering a helpline, health and wellbeing services, and support to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You can call their helpline on 0345 3 30 30 30, email them at helpline@lgbt.foundation, or visit their website.
Mindline Somerset
Mindline Somerset is a 24-hour emotional support and mental health helpline, providing a safe space for you to talk. You can speak to Mindline anytime on 01823 276 892 or 0800 138 1692. Or you can visit their website to access Mindline’s online live chat.
You can also contact Mindline Trans+, a helpline offering support and signposting services for people who identify as trans, agender, gender fluid or non-binary. Just call 0300 330 5468 or visit this page.