Pride report

We attended Worthing Pride with the National Education Union. We were right behind the Unison LGBT group. There were people from a variety of political parties and of none. The West Sussex fire brigade provided three fire engines which were a spectacular addition to the parade.

We were marching to the beat of the Celebration Samba Band. I am very pleased so many people turned out including the police and the scouts.


No event in Worthing would be complete without the town crier, Bob Smytherman and he was there in full voice with his bell.


It is a coincidence that the Commander in Chief was visiting the UK at the same time but it is one in the eye for his prejudiced attitudes. If Pride has reached a traditional Conservative stronghold like Worthing it denotes a sea change in attitudes and it shows how homophobia is widely opposed in the UK.

There was a drone overhead and we assumed it was being used to take photos for local media. The couple from "Inspired by the Sea" were taking photos and a good percentage of the marchers had their mobile phones out too to record the event.

The parade was a lovely colourful, good-natured event and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

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