Latest news from PinkUk - our newsletter for October 2021

Painting the world Pink - PinkUk's newsletter, No. 18

Maspalomas Winter Pride, Gran Canaria, 5–14 November

Each of us (who have come out with their sexual orientation) have had to go through this initiation. It can be a challenging point in your life, but also something to look back on with pride if you are fortunate to live in a LGBTQ+ friendly country.

I thought I should share my initiation, which is a bit different to most people. For most people, coming out was telling others. Mine was to admit to myself that I was a gay man, before I could come out to others.

At the time, I could not come out. I was in the British Army for 12 years as a volunteer in 23 SAS squadron in the UK special forces; then I would have been dismissed with a dishonourable dis-charge. Fortunately, this homophobic rule was abolished in 2000. 
Read the full story here

Love & Pink Respect from Dave & the team,
PinkUk
PS, have a great Halloween.

Read this newsletter as a PDF? October 2021

Scene

Scene is the top UK, free to read, online, LGBTQ+ magazine. The magazine has relaunched with a new print version.
Here’s a video showcasing Scene’s latest edition

Competition:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the competition, which closed on 30 Sept. and to adult store Esmale for the prizes. We will announce the winner later in October. You will receive a range of prizes including sexy underwear from Red Hot and C-in2. You’ll look even more sexy.
More info

Rainbow baking kit
July: Robert; Hove, Cath; Caldicot and Bernard; Poole
August: Paula; Woodhall Spa, Martin; Okehampton and Louise; East Winch 

Featured Venue: Elmfield B&B Okehampton, Devon

Gay-run Elmfield B&B has established itself as an exceptional Bed & Breakfast guest house. It is ideally located for walking on Dartmoor and less than half an hour away from the River Tamar that leads you into Cornwall. The guest house is surrounded by the glorious Devonshire countryside and innumerable local walks. The one acre of garden looks south over Dartmoor and guests are welcome to wander at will or sit and relax over a cup of tea or coffee. Sounds heavenly.
Mention PinkUk and get 10% off.
Elmfield B&B

Featured Pride: Ellesmere Port Pride 2021

Ellesmere Port Pride takes from Saturday 2 –3 October to Monday 2021. The organisers say it’s a pride fun day. It will have live music, a dog show, stalls and lots of activities through-out the day. Very close to Cheshire Oaks designer outlet for all your clothes, Chester zoo and Chester. There are also a few gay pubs in Chester.
Ellesmere Port Pride, Cheshire

Covid travel rules change

According to the UK Government, from 4 am Monday 4 October 2021, the rules for international travel to England (the other UK nations have different rules) will move from the red, amber, and green system to a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the rest of the world.

The date also sees clearer rules for travellers with a fully vaccinated status.
For more info go to UK Government site

Prides/LGBTQ+ events

Making up for 2021 & 2002 Prides and other major LGBTQ+ events.
2021 PinkUk now has 160 prides and events in the UK and a total of 541 prides and events in 42 countries.
2022 we now have 34 prides in the UK and have a total of 122 prides and events in 24 countries.
If you have a venue or a Pride/Event why not add it to PinkUk?