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South Wales Argus
12 hours ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Bishop of Llandaff joins celebrations for Pride in Wales
The Rt Revd Mary Stallard presided over the Pride Eucharist at this year's event in Cardiff, which also marked a decade of the Faith Space at Pride Cymru—a partnership between Llandaff Diocese and The Gathering Cardiff, an ecumenical church for LGBTQ+ people and allies. Ms Stallard said: "It has been so special to be here at the Pride Eucharist. "Pride is just such a wonderful, welcoming festival, and I feel a great sense of being welcomed myself, as well as having an opportunity as Christians together to offer a welcome to everyone who is here." The Faith Space offers a place for prayer, reflection, and community during Pride, and is supported by volunteers from Anglican, Methodist, URC, Quaker, and other faith backgrounds. It also provides resources for LGBTQ+ people of other faiths. Revd Rosemary Hill from Open Table East Cardiff, Diocese of Monmouth, said: "It was a joy and a privilege to be part of Pride in Cardiff this year. "It was wonderful to be able to demonstrate how far the Church in Wales has come in terms of inclusion in the last 10 years, but also acknowledge how far is left to go and to be a hopeful presence for LGBTQ+ people, both within and outside the Church." The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Andrew John, also welcomed the church's involvement, stating its commitment to inclusion and learning from past mistakes.
Business News Wales
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Principality Building Society Celebrates Pride Cymru with Breakfast Event
(L-R) Gemma Bowen, Chief People Officer and Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer for Principality Building Society Headline sponsors of this year's Pride Cymru event, Principality Building Society, saw an impressive turnout at its annual colleague breakfast event to kick off Wales' biggest celebration of equality and diversity. Ahead of this year's Pride march, Principality hosted a breakfast event at the Parkgate Hotel to bring together colleagues, friends, and family and show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Principality's Chief Customer Officer, and Executive Sponsor of the building society's internal Pride Network, Vicky Wales, the breakfast celebration attracted more than 100 attendees. Guests heard a speech from Duncan Alexander, founder of Principality's Pride network before they represented the society in the march with branded Pride t-shirts. Principality employees and their friends and families took part in the mile-long parade, reaffirming the society's ongoing commitment as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and its pledge to creating a fairer society. This year marked the second year of Principality's third-year partnership deal with Pride Cymru as the headline sponsor. Looking forward, Principality's branch network across Wales will further support local Pride events in Newport, Abergavenny and Torfaen. One highlight will be the return of the Rainbow Roundabout at this year's Cardiff Half Marathon's on Sunday, 5th October, located between miles 10 and 12 of the course in Penylan. Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer at Principality Building Society, said: 'Our partnership with Pride Cymru is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure everyone feels seen, heard and valued. I am especially proud of our internal Pride network, whose passion and commitment made this year's Pride event another success. 'As we mark our 165th year, we're proud to continue to strive for inclusivity and a fairer society within the communities we proudly serve. Our Pride breakfast was a vibrant and meaningful way for our colleagues, their friends and family to celebrate before joining the parade and the festivities across the weekend.' Dan Walsh, Chair of Pride Cymru said: 'Pride is about joy, celebration and unity and it's always a pleasure to see Principality Building Society embrace that so wholeheartedly. We are grateful for their dedication in championing inclusivity and creating spaces where everyone feels valued. A household name across Wales, Principality's active allyship to the LGBTQ+ tells people, whichever city, town or village they live in Wales that there is a place for them in a modern, inclusive Wales.'
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
South Wales fire service staff at Pride Cymru 2025
Firefighters, control room staff, corporate teams, and senior leaders from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) took part in the parade in Cardiff, offering fire safety advice and recruitment information while promoting the service's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Chief fire officer Fin Monahan said: "It is important that we demonstrate our commitment to respect, inclusion, and equality for everyone across all our communities. "Attending Pride is just one of the ways we show that we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the wider community, celebrating diversity and ensuring everyone feels seen, valued, and safe." SWFRS said that taking part in Pride is part of their wider effort to create a workplace culture that is 'inclusive, respectful, and reflective of the diverse communities we serve.' Kirsty Williams, commissioner, said: "It was a pleasure to join colleagues at Pride Cymru and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our communities. "Supporting events like this shows our shared commitment to inclusion and progress." Matthew Collins, DICE business partner, said: "Being part of Pride Cymru is a key part of showing our support and allyship for LGBTQ+ colleagues and the wider community."
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government announces new partnership to support Pride
The Welsh Government has joined forces with Pride Cymru to manage the successful Grassroots Pride fund for 2025-2026. This aims to ensure that LGBTQ+ communities in Welsh towns and villages continue to benefit from local celebrations. The fund, which has been running for three years, has £38,250 available for the latest round of funding. This financial backing has helped many communities hold Pride events throughout Wales. One of these events was Brecon Pride, which was supported by the Welsh Government. The celebration brought together hundreds of people and featured performances, community stalls, and family activities. Michael Price, chair of Brecon Pride, said: "Pride events like ours have a truly transformative impact on rural communities. "They create spaces where people feel seen and celebrated, while boosting community spirit across our region. "With this funding support, we've been able to reach more people and create a stronger sense of belonging." The Welsh Government's decision to partner with Pride Cymru aims to improve the delivery of the fund and make it more responsive to the needs of local Prides. This collaboration is expected to help local Prides put on high-quality and safe events that do justice to their communities.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Llandeilo celebrates Pride with lively street party
Held on Saturday, June 21, the event was organised by Flows on Market Street cafe and bar. This group enjoyed the street party (Image: Stuart Ladd) Pride at Our Place transformed Market Street into a lively party venue with an outdoor stage, rainbow bunting, and flags. Performances were given by Lola Lemont, Demi Morcom, and Megan C. The event coincided with Pride Cymru in Cardiff, ensuring Llandeilo was part of the festivities. Attendees had fun (Image: Stuart Ladd)
