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As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on what this year has meant for Pride in the Dales: the highs, the lows and everything in between. Highlights of 2025 Community coffee morning Connecting with local residents, allies and LGBTQ+ people over coffee and conversation reminded us exactly why we do this work. Seeing new faces and familiar ones come together was a real source of energy for our committee. Free kids’ party One of our proudest achievements this ye

Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Non-binary people are valid. Everyone deserves community, safety and celebration. Our events will remain explicitly trans-inclusive and welcoming to all gender identities and expressions.

Journalists, filmmakers and online creators have consistently shown interest in what makes Pride in the Dales unique: our grassroots origins, our all-volunteer team and our unwavering commitment to making rural queer spaces joyful and accessible.