LGBTQ+
Pride by the Harbourside returns to Whitehaven – Sat 16 Aug!
Pride by the Harbourside returns to Whitehaven Bigger, louder and prouder for 2025! by Danielle Murphy Proud and Diverse Cumbria are bringing Pride by the Harbourside back to Whitehaven for the third year in a row, with a full day of celebration planned for Saturday 16th August, 2025. The event, which runs from 12pm to […]
Tags: Community FestivalCumbriaDJentertainmenteventfamilyGlenn AndersonKatherine EllisLGBTQ+live musicPhats & SmallPridepride by the harboursideProud & DiverseRussell SmallsupportThe Freemasons
Cumbria Fostering & Adoption Welcomes LGBTQ+ Carers During Pride Month
Cumbria Fostering & Adoption Welcomes LGBTQ+ Carers During Pride Month As Pride Month unfolds across the UK, Cumbria Fostering & Adoption is encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider becoming foster carers or adoptive parents. We believe that every child deserves a safe, loving, and affirming home—and our service is committed to supporting applicants […]
Tags: adoptionadoptive parentsChris EarleycouplesCumbriaCumbria FosteringDan Bellfamilyfoster carersFosteringhomeindividualsLGBTLGBTQ+Pride Monthsupport
Loud & Queer: A Celebration of Youth and Creativity in Whitehaven
Loud & Queer: A Celebration of Youth and Creativity in Whitehaven A collab between Proud and Diverse Cumbria & Sound Wave are thrilled to announce their inaugural event; Saturday 29th March, Whitehaven This free event is open to everyone and features live music, an art exhibition showcasing the creativity of local young artists, and engaging […]
Tags: eventFree EventLGBTQ+Loud & QueerPrideproud and diverseSound WaveWhitehaven
LGBTQ+? Change lives in ’25 through adoption or fostering
LGBTQ+? Change lives in ’25 through adoption or fostering New call for community to explore both routes to building their families With an urgent need for more adoptive parents and foster carers in the county, Cumbria Fostering & Adoption is asking residents to find out more about both routes to building their family during LGBTQ+ […]
Tags: adoptionChange lives in '25FosteringLGBTQ+
Whitehaven to see a splash of colour this Summer!
Whitehaven to see a splash of colour this Summer! This summer Proud and Diverse Cumbria will be bringing three days of fantastic FREE events to Whitehaven in a bid to bring a smile to the town! by Danni Murphy Last year, Whitehaven saw the inaugural Pride by the Harbourside take place, a fantastic event enjoyed […]
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Prospective foster carers encouraged to attend an event during LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023
Prospective foster carers encouraged to attend an event during LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023 As part of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023, which returns from 6 to 11 March, Cumbria County Council’s fostering service is holding a series of face to face and online events next week. ‘1, 2, 3, or more?’ is […]
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Pioneering Abuse Research Launched By University
An appeal is being made for victims of abuse from the LGBTQ+ community to contact a researcher at the University of Cumbria who is looking to carry out what is thought to be the first detailed piece of research of its kind. Philippa Laskey, a psychology lecturer based in Carlisle, aims to investigate the experiences […]
