The 2007 Parade saw a massive 80 floats taking part, and we hope to see even more next year!
Age Concern In The North West
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Proud to be supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people over 50. This year the theme is Circus and they will be presenting an array of colourful circus characters both on and around the float.
Albert Kennedy Trust
www.akt.org.uk
The Albert Kennedy Trust float is themed around the 18th Anniversary of the organisation. It focuses on 3 decades of proud service to young LGBT people from the 80’s to now
Amnesty International Manchester
www.amnesty.org
"Love is a human right" is Amnesty International's message this year - showing us that love should be for all!
Baa Bar
www.baabar.co.uk
Funky little bar on the edge of Manchester
Barclays Bank
www.barclays.co.uk
Spectrum is the LGBT network for Barclays. This is the fourth year Spectrum has been involved in Manchester Pride. Barclays were the first bank to get involved in Manchester Pride back in 2004. Barclays actively promotes equality and diversity both within the workplace and for their customers.
Biphoria
www.biphoria.org.uk
BiPhoria is a social and discussion group for bisexual people and those questioning their sexual orientation who think they might be bi.
blueSCI
www.bluesci.org.uk
Bolton Metropolitan Council
www.bolton.gov.uk
Bolton Metro Council with their theme Gods and Goddesses. This is their first time here proactively celebrating and supporting the LGBT community. Bolton council have branded themselves “The Bolton Family” to embrace the diversity of their town.
B.P.N.W.
www.bpnw.org.uk
Body Positive North West is all aboard the Diversity bus, celebrating 21years of supporting every body infected or affected by HIV and AIDs in the North West.
Changing Attitude Inclusive Church
Changing Attuitude England, founded in 1995, is a network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual members of the Church of England. We welcome as members everyone whose concern is to work for change in the church's understanding of human sexuality.
Christie Hospital
www.christie.nhs.uk
Connexions
www.connexions-manchester.com
Connexions is the information, advice and support service for all 13-19 year olds, and if you have learning needs, up to the age of 25. They can help with issues such as education, jobs and learning, careers, money, health, relationships, volunteering, housing.
Cruz 101
www.cruz101.com
Essential
www.essentialmanchester.com
Fairfield Materials Management
Fairfields Materials Management (FMM) is Manchester's first commercial compost producer. Fairfield is a social enterprise focused on bringing real environmental benefits to Manchester.
Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club
www.gaybikers.co.uk
Manchesters Gay Bikers Club is for gay men and women bikers in the UK, and with a current membership of around 500, are the biggest gay biking club in Europe
George House Trust
www.ght.org.uk
George House Trust is the largest HIV charity for the North West of England. They've been around since 1985 and are now supporting over 1600 people with and affected by HIV in the region. They are the UKs second oldest HIV charity and the largest provider of support outside of London. George House Trust is committed to promoting the best quality of life for ALL people living with HIV through high quality support services and campaigning."
GLYSS
www.freewebs.com/glyss/
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Services
www.manchesterfire.gov.uk
Greater Manchester County Fire Service (GMCFS) is a single-purpose authority with statutory responsibilities to attend emergency calls to fires and provide advice and enforcement on fire safety matters. Greater Manchester is the second largest fire service in the country covering an area of approximately 496 square miles, containing a culturally diverse resident population of over 2.5 million people, 1 million domestic properties, and a wide range of commercial and industrial risks
HM Prison Service NW Area
www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk
Hollywood Studio
www.thehollywood.net
Headstart
Headstart is a berry flavoured hypotonic drink delivering a unique blend of nutrients, scientifically proven to help overcome the side-effects of alcohol.
Icebreakers
2007 is Icebreakers 21st successful year and this is their first year at Pride
LGBT Youth
www.lgym.org.uk
Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester (LGYM) is a Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual (LGB) Project based in the city centre for LGB's aged 14 to 25.
LGBT Unitarians
www.unitarian.org.uk
Highlighting their support for Tyddyn Bach, a respite centre for people with HIV/AIDS and their partners, families and children.
Manbears
cms.manbears.co.uk
This year we have “construction bears” with “Building a Bigger Community”. Bob the Builder meets Xanado!
Manchester City Council Staff Group
www.manchester.gov.uk
Please welcome the Manchester City Council (open topped) bus with Manchester City Council Councillors who have helped make Pride possible! Special thanks to Councillors Mary Murphy and Paul Fairweather who are lead Councillors on Lesbian and Gay issues. On and around the bus are members of the Employees Group who have helped Manchester be the Stonewall Number 1 council employer for the 3rd year running.
Manchester Art Gallery & LGYM Lesbian and Gay Youth
Manchester is the city of Manchester's LGBT youth group - their float "space age disco" reflects the optimism of youg LGBT people
Manchester City Council Waste & Recycling
www.manchester.gov.uk
Manchester City Council's Waste & Recycling team are proud to be supporting the LGBT community and are taking part in the parade for the first time this year to promote home composting with green fingered partners Debdale Eco Centre, Fairfield Materials Management, WRAP and Greater Manchester Waste (Manchester collections) ltd.
Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus
www.mlgc.org.uk
Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus exists to give people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in and around Greater Manchester the opportunity to make music in a friendly, safe environment
Manchester Long Yang Club
www.longyangclub-manchester.org
Manchester LYC is a social club for European and Asian gay people.
Manchester Parents Group
www.manpg.co.uk
Proud to be celebrating 21 years of supporting parents of lesbian, gay & bisexual sons and daughters. They have accepted their sexuality and want to help other parents and family members do the same. For the past 21 years they have run parents support group meetings, run telephone help lines, educated and campaigned for equality for ALL their children.
Manchester Prairie Dogs
www.manchesterprairiedogs.co.uk
Manchester Prairie Dogs was formed some 8 years ago and has grown to become one of Manchester's best known and best loved line dancing groups. Their memebership includes all age groups, sexes, orientation and ability
Manchester Sharks
www.manchestersharks.co.uk
The Manchester Sharks is the north of England's first gay and lesbian polo club.
Manchester Triangle Club
http://www.manchesterdeafcentre.com/groups.aspx?page=84
The Manchester Triangle Club present “Miss Triangle World” – promoting the LGBT deaf group based at Manchester deaf centre
Mission Malawi 3 Action Aid
http://www.actionaid.org.uk/index.asp?page_id=1212
Mission Malawi is a charity event that takes place every 2 years, giving people the chance to put their fitness to the test in long cycling challenges in Africa. These guys are now preparing for Mission Malawi 3, and are aiming to add to their fantastic fundraising total of £175,000 for the previous 2 events. Please visit them in the market stall and expo to pledge your support, or sign up to take part...
Museum of Science & Industry
www.msim.org.uk
The Museum of Science and Industry present Doctor Who up close! Their float is themed to their current exhibition at the Museum.
NACRO
www.nacro.org.uk
Pride in NACRO theme is “Famous Gay Icons”
NASUWT
www.nasuwt.org.uk
NASUWT is the largest trade union representing teachers and headteachers in the UK. They wish to express solidarity with both their LGBT members and all LGBT teachers abd to support LGBT rights.
National Probation Service, Greater Manchester
www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk
This year the National Probabtion Service celebrates 100 years with a HUGE party and a birthday cake made by offenders on unpaid work community orders. How many fashions can you spot on the float?
Newcastle Ravens
www.newcastleravens.co.uk
Newcastle Ravens Rugby Club
NHS
www.nhs.uk
The boys and girls from the NHS wishing you all a happy MANCHESTER PRIDE. They are delighted to be here for this year’s parade with their Health themed float.
NUS LGBT
www.nusonline.co.uk
The NUS LGBT Campaign is the national representative voice for LGBT students, campaigning for LGBT Liberation. They provide support to LGBT societies in Students' Unions and organise campaigns and training at local and national level - from lobbying the government to producing guidance to help develop strong, active and vibrant LGBT student groups.
Oldham LGBT Forum
Oldham LGBT with their cabaret and circus theme.
Oz Promotions
www.ozpromotions.co.uk
People Like Us Stockport
www.stockportplus.org
Plus is a social group for LGBT persons of all ages throughout Stockport. They welcome new faces and look forward to seeing you at the Arden Arms on the second Wednesday of every month. Here they show “Prisoner: Cell Block H” in all its glory!
Police With Pride
www.gmp.police.uk
Greater Manchester Police with other UK Forces, family, friends and partners are Police With Pride.
Poptastic
www.poptastic.co.uk
Pride Sports
www.pridegames.org
Hosts of the Pride Games
Purple Chris
Quest LGB Catholics
www.questgaycatholic.org.uk
Quest is a national organisation, ran by Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Catholics for Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Catholics and their friends. They have a range of friendly local groups across England, that hold monthly meetings, all are welcome. The closest local groups are Manchester and Liverpool. Visit the Quest stall at Manchester Pride for more information.
Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
Their message this year is "Make discrimination history" and "Pride in nursing" - a group of nurses and their friends and supporters.
Salford Ladies United Temperance Society
A group of twin-setted ladies who have taken it upon themselves to protest once again at the sad decline in standards of public decency
SARP
An Asian LGBT project showing their traditional clothes
Selfridges
www.selfridges.com
SM Dykes Manchester
www.smdykes.org.uk
Aim to support lesbian and bisexual SM-ers through meetings and play parties. We welcome all women who live full-time as women, and FTM and intersexed persons who feel that they still have links to the women’s community.
Sparkle
www.sparkle.org.uk
An unmissable entry complete with pink tank and Sparkle army! Supporting and promoting Transgender issues.
Stephen Oliver & Friends
With their Stars in their Eyes theme Stephen Oliver and friends are camping it up to show we can all break barriers and fulfil dreams
The Base Youth Project
From Stockport, famous for its mat making, the Base Youth Project is saying “Make Your Mat – Stand Against Homophobia”
The Environment Agency
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
The Environment Agency a proud to be at pride this year and are promoting the need to protect our environment – complete with a bio-fuelled vehicle!
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation
www.lgf.org.uk
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is unique. The UK's largest lesbian, gay and bisexual health and community charity and they are based in Manchester - the queer capital of the North.
The Palace Theatre
Promoting the new musical "Never Forget", featuring the music of Take That
The Queen
Her Majesty is gracing us with her presence once more this year - don't forget to bow and curtsey!
The Rembrandt
www.rembrandtmanchester.com
One of the oldest pubs in the gay village.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group
www.rbs.co.uk
The Royal Bank of Scotland present the “RBS Factor” aiming to show that RBS is a diverse company and that everyone is a star!
Trafford Council
www.trafford.gov.uk
Trafford Drug and Alcohol Team
Vanilla
www.vanillagirls.co.uk
The bar where the girls are!
Village Manchester Football Club
www.vmfc.co.uk
Manchester's only gay men's football club.
Village Spartans
Manchester Village Spartans Rugby Football Club, we are in a the full time RFU league playing schedule matches as well as gay teams in the UK, Europe and America. Experienced or novice come along to their training session in Sale, home ground
Wigan MBC - B.you project
B.yoU young LGB project is a youth project for young people who live across the borough of Wigan aged 11-25 years old, it is run by Wigan youth Service and is part of Wigan Children & young people’s service.
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