Cowbridge hosts its Pride Parade – supported by Specsavers
The Pride Parade on Saturday 16th June
COWBRIDGE PRIDE is an annual week of events that was launched in September 2022, aiming to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, provide education and raise funds for resources in Cowbridge and Vale schools.
Cowbridge Pride was founded by Ian H Watkins, a member of the band Steps, along with Tom Hope, and has subsequently received backing from the Welsh Government and The Vale Council.
🌈 A spokesperson said: “Across its numerous events, Cowbridge Pride has brought thousands of visitors to the area and has driven community and footfall to Cowbridge.
“It is crucial to have Pride in rural areas such as Cowbridge, as numerous LGBTQ+ individuals tend to relocate to major cities like Cardiff or London in search of their community. This migration leads to decreased visibility, hindering the opportunity for people to meet others who share similar identities, ultimately impeding the evolution of opinions and leaving LGBTQ+ people feeling isolated.
“Despite its conservative reputation, residents of Cowbridge have come together to show their support and paint the town rainbow.
“Cowbridge Pride has provided state of the art sound, stage, and lighting equipment for Ysgol Iolo Morganwg, as well as match funding those costs to Y Bont-Faen Primary School. In addition, Cowbridge Pride has financed tablets and a cinema screen for Cylch, along with new books and reading materials.”
Events taking place in town include: Raising the LGBTQ+ Flag on 10th June (11am); Trans In The City Speaker Stage on 15th June (1pm); The Pride Parade on Saturday, 16th June (12pm); and a Rainbow Disco for families in the Duke of Wellington after the parade (1.30pm).
🌈 For more information, visit www.cowbridgepride.com Please note that the Iris film festival listed on the website has been postponed.
Supporting the community at Specsavers Cowbridge
Specsavers Cowbridge is proud to support the Cowbridge Pride Parade 2024.
Specsavers Cowbridge has been providing expert eye health services to the local community since opening its doors in February 2018.
The store offers same day urgent eye health appointments, which can save trips to the GP at a time when the NHS is facing significant pressure, and hosts a plethora of state-of-the-art equipment, such as an optical coherence tomography (OCT) machine.
The OCT machine is a hospital-grade device that develops a 3D scan of a customer’s eye and can help detect sight-threatening eye conditions up to four years earlier.
The OCT scan is now available in-store for only £5 for a limited time.
Also, did you know that the store now provides a variety of audiology services, including professional ear wax removal?
To book an appointment with Specsavers Cowbridge, visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/cowbridge
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