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Hexham Pride is a registered charity tasked with bringing Pride to the town of Hexham, supporting LGBTQIA+ people of Tynedale and promoting artists who bring people together. https://www.justgiving.com/hexhampride

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · May 6

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 3d

Queer punk band, DREAM NAILS were phenomenal last night in support of Kid Kapichi at the Cluny 🤩

Did you miss it? 😱

Not to worry, they are coming again to Newcastle on Tue 17th Feb 2026 at Zerox (on the Quayside) 😍🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 3d

Hexham Pride signed the Newcastle-Gateshead declaration to work with others to defend LGBTQIA+ equality. Will you?

www.reportout.org/newcastlegat...

The Newcastle Gateshead Declaration

The Newcastle Gateshead Declaration is a world's first, which unites global voices in defending LGBTQI+ rights, dignity, and freedom, rejecting discrimination and affirming equality for all

www.reportout.org

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 4d

26 October - Intersex Awareness Day

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 5d

25th October - Hexham Spook Night

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 5d

6) WHEN APPROPRIATE, TO RAISE CONCERNS AND LEND OUR VOICE TO ISSUES THAT POTENTIALLY IMPACT THE LGBT+ COMMUNITY IN A NEGATIVE WAY."

And the declaration reaffirms the charity's commitment to working with other LGBTQIA+ organisations towards equality and inclusivity.

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 5d

Hexham Pride's governing constitution already states:

"3) BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER CHARITIES, EVENT ORGANISERS, AND LGBT+ ARTISTS WHO SHARE OUR VALUES (AS HIGHLIGHTED IN OUR OBJECT) IN ORDER TO INCREASE WIDER CO-OPERATION AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION.

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 5d

It was an honour to be attending on behalf of Hexham Pride as CEO. This evening Hexham Pride signed the Newcastle - Gateshead Declaration to work towards greater LGBTQIA+ unity across the globe and to commit to defending LGBTQIA+ human rights and equality.

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 5d

A big shout out to Drew Dalton who got the ball rolling and to every single person who volunteered to make it happen and to all of the speakers; especially Peter Darrant who was an amazing compere.

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 5d

The final day of the #SaferToBeMe conference today and it was as good if not better than yesterday. Absolutely well done to ReportOUT, Out North East & Pride Action North for putting on an incredible conference this week. It has been enlightening and a valuable experience.

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 8d

Ahead of bringing one person show Fixing back to Hexham audiences on 6 November, Matt Miller is running a Drag for Poets: Writing Workshop at Queen’s Hall next week on Friday 31 October at 1pm.

Combined workshop and performance tickets available

Find out more:
www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/dra...

Drag for Poets: Writing Workshop | Queen's Hall Arts Centre

www.queenshall.co.uk

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 8d

After presenting a work in progress of the show at Hexham Pride back in 2023, Matt Miller is bringing Fixing to Queen’s Hall on Thursday 6 November!

A drag show about family breakups, car breakdowns and how to get over them.

Grab your tickets: www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/fix...

Fixing | Queen's Hall Arts Centre

www.queenshall.co.uk

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 11d

17-24 October 2025
Genderfluid Visibility Week

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 11d

19-25 October 2025
Asexual Awareness Week

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 15d

SO, get with the times, don't be a fool, and respect people's preferred pronouns. It costs you nothing, and it means a lot to others when you show them respect.

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 15d

Whether it is I, You, Me, Mine, They, Them, She, Her, He, Him, WE use pronouns all the time. There are over 100 pronouns in the English language alone:
www.thefreedictionary.com/List-of-pron...

Only a poorly educated fool would claim they are against pronouns.

There are more than 100 pronouns. Here's the full list…

A list of all pronouns, plus definitions for each type of pronoun.

www.thefreedictionary.com

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 15d

Even the singular they/them.

"Someone left their coat in the library. I hope THEY realise and come back for it soon. I wouldn't want THEM to be inconvenienced."

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 15d

15 October - International Pronouns Day

Everyone, in every language, uses pronouns. To say you are against pronouns is to say you are against language itself. We use them everyday without thinking about it.

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 18d

SO, sort out your stompy boots and rainbow laces.
Find those pin badges, safety pins, and make those zines.
Hexham '26 is going Punk!

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 18d

However, we have an incredible line-up planned and all the slots were booked within 2 hours of making the decision. It is still too early to release band names as a lot can happen between now and June, and we still need to raise funds. But we will release names next year.

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 18d

The LGBTQIA+ community have had a strong presence in punk music for some time, with Queercore being a popular genre with the rise of bands such as the Lambrini Girls. We did ask the Lambrini Girls to play last year but sadly they never got back to us.

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 18d

2025 saw us celebrate some of the LGBTQ+ community's talented folk singers and singer-song writers. It was an incredible weekend of music and we threw in a couple of curve balls to test Hexham's appetite with PJ Taylor (pop) and Gender Envy (punk)

Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 18d

If you have not already guessed from the subtle hints...
Hexham Pride 2026 will be the North East's first Queer Punk Pride.

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 19d

11-18 October National Hate Crime Awareness Week

If we don't REPORT HATE, they will claim there isn't a problem

Galop: 0800 999 5428 [email protected] galop.org.uk
Or report hate on the Zoteria app

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Hexham Pride @hexhampride.bsky.social · 19d

11 October is National Coming Out Day!

However, nobody should feel pressured into coming out today. Rather today is an opportunity for others to share their experiences and offer advice.

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