Speaker's Corner
12:00 - 18:00
Speaker's Corner at Pride in Gloucestershire 2024 promises to be one of this year's most dynamic and engaging features. Speaker’s Corner is a vibrant forum where voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum come together to ignite powerful conversations, share personal stories, and spark change. Expect a line-up of passionate speakers, activists, and community leaders who will delve into the most pressing issues facing the community today, from equality and representation to the challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ+ life.
Unison proudly sponsors Speaker's Corner at Pride in Gloucestershire 2024.

List of Services
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Opening Speech with Michael Hunt (Unison Union)Opening Speech with Michael Hunt (Unison Union)
Join Michael, the Treasurer for Unison's Gloucestershire Local Government branch. Unison are sponsoring Pride in Gloucestershire this year as it is Unison's Year of LGBT+ Workers. Michael identifys as AroAce, and outed himself as not straight at Unison's National Conference back in June.
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Meet Your MP - Surgery with Alex MacintyreMeet Your MP - Surgery with Alex Macintyre
Alex McIntyre is the Labour MP for Gloucester, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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LGBTQ+ Law Q&A with WillansLGBTQ+ Law Q&A with Willans
Join Willans LLP Solicitors who will be answering your questions about law.
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GGLCGGLC
The Gloucestershire Gay and Lesbian Community is a friendly social group that welcomes people of all sexualities and ages. The group aims to provide a meeting place for people who want to meet others similar to themselves in a relaxed social environment without the pressures associated with the gay bars and clubs.
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Ask Me Anything Trans* Edition with Emma Mawby & Trans* in GloucestershirAsk Me Anything Trans* Edition with Emma Mawby & Trans* in Gloucestershir
Join Emma Mawby and the Trans* in Gloucestershire team for an "Ask Me Anything" for the Trans* community.
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Pride Politics UK, Europe, and Beyond with Richard Stevens and JayJay Potter-PeacheyPride Politics UK, Europe, and Beyond with Richard Stevens and JayJay Potter-Peachey
Join our Chairperson Richard Stevens and JayJay Potter-Peachey for a discusison on Pride Politics in the UK, Europe and Beyond.
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Demystifying Mental HealthDemystifying Mental Health
Join Christopher Auker-Howlett of Gloucester Community Networking for a talk on Mental Health. Learn more about mental health, why it's important to understand it, and the basics of supporting yourself and others in maintaining mental health.
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Battling Addiction with Robert MeeBattling Addiction with Robert Mee
Robert Mee started Lancaster's first LBGT+ charity, but his past has seen him battle addiction. Join Robert to discover more about his story and how he took back control.