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SUMMARY:University of Chester Hosts Warrington Pride Event at Time Square
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chester is set to host a Warrington Pride eve
 nt at University Centre Warrington\, Time Square\, on Saturday\, June 8\, 
 as part of the vibrant celebrations for Pride Month. This exciting event\,
  running from 10am to 3.30pm\, promises a day filled with art\, talks\, an
 d community activities.\n\nVisitors will have the chance to get hands-on w
 ith a variety of creative sessions\, including the opportunity to make ban
 ners and badges for the parade\, as well as other engaging arts and crafts
  activities. These sessions are designed to encourage self-expression and 
 community participation\, allowing everyone to contribute to the colourful
  celebration of Pride.\n\nThe event will also feature a series of inspirin
 g talks and poetry readings as part of their Speakers Corner. Attendees ca
 n look forward to hearing from a Warrington-based poet and writer\, the le
 ad trustee of Liverpool Pride\, and one of the University’s postgraduate
  students. These speakers will share their experiences and insights\, fost
 ering a deeper understanding of the importance of persity and inclusion wi
 thin the community.\n\nCulture Warrington will host a number of sessions i
 n the University on the day as part of their Pride programme including:\
 n\nPlace to Pause – Conversation Space (10am to 3:30pm) – a quieter p
 lace to really get those thoughts wondering. With stimulating creative act
 ivities\, displayed consultation feedback\, and a bundle of opportunities 
 to discuss thoughts\, as a group or as an inpidual\, this is a welcoming\,
  friendly and safe space to take that much needed deep breath.\n\nI put my
  love in your hands by Rachael Pirie (10am – 3:30pm) – An audio walk
 ing tour about identity\, sexuality and what it means to hold hands with a
  stranger. The performance debuted earlier this year in Lancaster and is n
 ow coming to Warrington\, featuring all new voices and participants from t
 he Warrington queer community. On the day of Warrington Pride\, people wil
 l have the chance to receive their headphones and player to pe into the wo
 rld of hand holding. If that isn’t for you\, then a QR code will be avai
 lable to listen to when you wish. Just don’t forget your headphone and p
 hone with internet access.\n\nGuests will also have the opportunity to tou
 r the University Centre Warrington’s Time Square building. During the to
 ur\, visitors can stop by various stalls to chat with staff and learn more
  about the University’s programmes and community initiatives.\n\nThe War
 rington Pride event at Time Square is free to attend\, making it accessibl
 e for everyone to join in the celebration. For more information and to boo
 k your free place\, please visit the booking link.\n\nProfessor Hannah Ba
 con\, the lead organiser of the event\, said: “We’re delighted to play
  a key role in Warrington Pride 2024 as it returns to the town centre this
  June\, with a renewed focus on persity and community inclusion.”
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CATEGORIES:Warrington Pride
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