Thurrock Pride is on the horizon and I’m involved!
On Saturday 14th June, 2025 I’ll be heading to the Thameside Complex in Grays to sit on stage as part of the Pride panel line-up. They have kindly invited me along to be interviewed about my decade and a half of living as Fat Gay Vegan, the adventures that spring from that name, and the activism that keeps me going.
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For anyone who has followed my work, you will know the conversation seldom stops at vegan food. I am driven by a desire to tackle oppression in all its messy forms, whether that means shouting about food justice, creating inclusive queer spaces, or helping set up community events that give people a place to feel safe and seen. I suspect we will cover all of that and plenty more during the chat.
Local Pride events are the lifeblood of our movement. They make space for people who might not feel able or willing to travel to the bigger city celebrations, they highlight the brilliant queer folk already living and working in the area, and they remind everyone that LGBTQ+ lives do not begin and end in the inner city. I have stood in small town squares where a handful of stalls and a borrowed PA system felt as vital as any march down Oxford Street in Sydney for Mardi Gras. Thurrock Pride carries that same spirit of community and determination.
My interview kicks off at 2pm and entry to the daytime celebration is free, so if you are anywhere near Essex come along, grab a seat, and join the conversation. In the evening there is a ticketed after-party with plenty of fabulous entertainment for those who fancy keeping the celebrations going.
I am honoured to be part of Thurrock Pride and would love to see as many friendly faces as possible. Mark the date, show up for your local queer community, and let’s make 14th June a day to remember.
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