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Isle of Wight Pride

The very first Isle of Wight Pride took place on the Island on 15th July 2017.

It was a hugely successful day attracting visitors from around the Island and across the water.

The 2018 event also incorporates UK Pride for the first time after winning a competition to host the event.

Below are some of the articles published through OnTheWight mentioning Isle of Wight Pride.

30, November 2016·1 min read

Your ideas will help shape plans for Isle of Wight Pride

Complete this quick and confidential survey and your views could help shape the plans for next year's Isle of Wight Pride.

14, December 2016·3 min read

CP comment piece on Isle of Wight Pride draws strong reaction

The response to Charlotte Hofton's opinion piece about IW Pride has drawn a very strong critical reaction, both from the Island and further afield. The CP has responded like never before.

12, January 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride announce committee and launch event

Isle of Wight now has a formal committee and have planned a launch event for 10th February in Ryde. All are welcome to join the party and find out more about how they can help with the main event in July.

15, February 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride launch events raise over £1,200

Over 400 people engaged with the Isle of Wight Pride team last weekend and over £1,200 was raised which will help ensure a safe, exciting event for the Island in July this year.

5, April 2017·2 min read

#LoveWins photographic competition launched by IW Pride

This competition invites photographers to take a photo inspired by the theme of either 'Pride on the Isle of Wight' or #LoveWins.

28, April 2017·2 min read

Homosexuality ‘wrong’ and ‘dangerous to society’ says Isle of Wight MP claims college students (updated)

While visiting A-level students today (that's 2017), Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner is said by one of the students there to have told them that Homosexuality was 'wrong' and 'dangerous to society'. Here's the detail.

28, April 2017·4 min read

The country responds to Andrew Turner’s comments on homosexuality

The response to OnTheWight breaking the story about Andrew Turner's 'homosexuality is wrong' comment have been rapid and furious. It's all over the nationals, raising much comment.

11, May 2017·3 min read

Isle of Wight Pride: Line up announced and VIP tickets on sale

The organising committee announce their headliners for the 2017 Isle of Wight Pride event, which takes place on 15th July in Ryde.

31, May 2017·1 min read

WightAid Foundation spreads the love

Three more organisations on the Isle of Wight have benefited from donations from the WightAID Foundation.

12, June 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride announce new Arts Festival

Fantastic news as Isle of Wight Pride team up with redTIE theatre and the Apollo theatre to create an amazing Isle of Wight Pride Arts Festival in the heart of Newport in the run-up to the main event next month.

19, June 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride Parade – register now to take part

Find out more about the Isle of Wight Pride Parade and how you can get involved.

14, July 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride: Volunteers needed to help set up and take down

Call for volunteers today (Friday) and Sunday to help set up and take down the first Isle of Wight Pride. Also see details of the handful of tickets that are still available for the VIP arena and the evening event.

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