Pride in the Moorlands meeting + workshop with Dr Christopher Owen

OUTSIDE want to invite you to our third meeting to organise a Pride event for the Staffordshire Moorlands this summer! 

Pride and Youth pride groups, come along for a thought provoking workshop with Dr Christopher Owen, founder of Coliberate - inclusivity and liberation coaching, consulting, speaking and training, and previously Inclusivity Development Manager at Manchester Pride, a researcher, writer and speaker. We will carve out the future impacts of Staffordshire Moorlands Pride. Why are we doing this, what change do you want to affect.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will work collaboratively to identify what Pride means to you and what you want it to achieve for the Staffordshire Moorlands. By the end of the session, attendees will have a stronger understanding of their strengths and assets for driving meaningful change, and the opportunities your Pride event will have for improving the lives of queer communities in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Through Pride we want the LGTBQ+ community to feel an increase in a sense of community, confidence, pride in their area, and themselves. Along with this for people to feel more connected to local history and events that have shaped the place they live. We know that Pride is an important aspect of any area and would be honoured to support one in the Moorlands, in whatever form that may take. If you are from the Moorlands and have any ideas for a future Pride event, we want to hear from YOU! You don’t need any previous experience, this meeting is for anyone who is part of the LGTBQ+ community, along with those who are keen to support this community, who want to make something wonderful happen for, and with the local people.

 So why not come along and let us know what you would like to see? Refreshments will be provided.

Where: Buxton & Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffs, ST13 6DS - The Board room, meet at reception

When: Tuesday 11th March

Time: 5:45 for a 6:00pm start – 7:30pm

If you know anyone in the Moorlands that you think would like to attend, and contribute to the conversation, please feel free to send this over to them.

Any queries or questions, please get in touch at pride@outsidearts.org

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Access Information:

Is there disabled parking and how many spaces are available? Can I book a space? – There is a carpark with access spaces please email pride@outsidearts.org so that we can reserve additional spaces where required.

Is there step-free access to the building and to the event, like ramps and lifts? – There are ramps from the lower area of site, no steps into the building and a lift to access the 1st floor where the meeting will be held. There will be a member of the OUTSIDE team outside the door to the building to greet you.

Is there somewhere to borrow a wheelchair or other mobility aids? – No.

Is there a quiet room? – There will be a designated quiet space adjacent to the boardroom accessible at all times.
Is the canteen or restaurant area accessible? – We will provide drinks and snacks.

Will information be accessible? Will there be a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter, audio description or subtitles? – Please let us know if you require BSL and we would be happy to arrange for an interpreter to attend.
Is there a hearing loop, also known as an induction loop, or Infrared?
Please let us know if you require a hearing loop and we will provide on request.

Are the toilets accessible? If so, what size are the toilets and what equipment is available? – There is an accessible toilet 

For a virtual tour of the space (We will be in the board room): https://bauercreatevideo.viewin360.co/share/collection/7Y92G?fs=1&vr=1&sd=1&initload=0&thumbs=1&info=0&logo=0