PinkUk's November Newsletter

Issue No. 55 – November 2024

Gandhinagar Pride, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, 1 December 2024

Pinkest best wishes to you for November and hope you had or are having a great Halloween.

Across the pond, where, with the US elections looming. Please remember the LGBTQ+ communities and their rights across the US when you vote. The vitriol against some in our communities, especially Trans people, is terrible. People are being targeted in the political crossfire. As we reminded folks in the UK, when we had our election, please don’t forget to make your voice heard. It’s vital that the LGBTQ+ communities show their PINK power at the ballot box, especially in the US, which affects the rest of the world. There’s a fascinating article on the Conversation news platform on how powerful the LGBTQ+ vote is in America. Use your Pink power on Tuesday.

This month, we have the first of three instalments of his heart attack story from PinkUk’s founder, Dave. You may recall that earlier this year, Dave fell seriously ill with chest pains and was hospitalised. Dave ended up spending 19 days in intensive care. Read what happened and how he coped without is adorable spaniel, Stanley. We think it’s such a moving story to perk you up in dark November.

International Transgender Day of Remembrance in November that honours the memory of the transgender people who died in acts of bigotry and violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999 as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was murdered in 1998.

Congratulations to Pliny Soocoormanee, who works tirelessly with human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell on global LGBT+ equality. Pliny won the 2024 UK National Diversity Award for Positive Role Model in the LGBTQ+ for his work, including campaigning in Mumbai, India, where he was placed under house arrest,      urging the International Olympic Committee against awarding the Games to countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Finally, some good news in Poland where the relatively new and more liberal government is proposing same-sex partnership rights, somewhat like the UK’s Civil Partnership option.

Love & Pink Respect team PinkUk xx

Featured pride: Trans Pride Bristol, England

Trans Pride Bristol 20-23 November. Although most of the main UK Pride festivals are over this year, we still have a jewel in the calendar this month, Bristol’s annual Trans Pride festival, with three packed days of fun and serious commemoration. Events include a vigil to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November as well as Queer skating, art workshops and a main parade on the Saturday.

More info on Trans Pride Bristol, England >>

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Featured venue: Bent online store, London, England

Bent online adult male store, aims to satisfy all your needs, offering products for beginners and the more experienced. Everything they stock is aimed towards pleasure. Whether it is more about fun and fetish items or a feel and look good with their huge range of underwear and other fashion wear. Not forgetting your 2025 calendars. They offer products at all price levels. If you have any questions, just get in touch - they are more than happy to help. They also offer fast and discreet shipping all over the world. With free UK delivery over £20 with a huge range of products in store at the best prices.

More info on, Bent online store, London >>

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Prides/LGBTQ+ events

We have broken our record for the number of global prides this year. Last year we had 1,093. In 2024, we have 299 prides/LGBTQ+ events in the UK, and 1,220 globally in 58 countries. In 2025, we have 42 in the UK, and 214 globally in 33 countries.

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