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11 Jul 2013

Go back to the 80s with the University’s prizewinning parade pack

UoM Pride team in 2012

The University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Staff Network Group (LGBT) is recruiting colleagues for this year’s entry for the Manchester Pride parade.

Pride events have been taking place in Manchester for over 22 years and the current Manchester Pride organisation is in its tenth year of organising the festival. Their main goal is to raise money for a variety of LGBT organisations and groups within Greater Manchester.

This year’s parade will take place on Saturday 24 August.

Last year, the University entered the parade for the first time – and won the award for best public sector entry with our tribute to Alan Turing.

This year, the theme is Acceptable in the 80s and the University is planning a fantastic University Challenge float that not only features members of our teams from the last two year’s University Challenge but also some rather dubious characters from that classic 80s episode of The Young Ones.

Equality and Diversity Advisor and organiser Paul Marks-Jones says: “It's spiked with 80s nostalgia in every direction you can imagine, plus bang up to date with our own recent success on the gameshow. Matching classic 80s retro against a proper local Mancunian pride and glory? It's got to be a winner!”

Karen Heaton, Director of HR and LGBT Champion, added: "This is a great opportunity for all staff and students to be involved in an important event for the University and the city of Manchester. Being a part of our walking entry demonstrates inclusivity and support for LGBT colleagues, students and future recruits."

Paul added: “We had a wonderful time last year – we had a lot of fun and won the award too – so come and join us this year. You won’t regret it.”