Basildon Council will be hosting its annual Christmas switch on event, ‘Basildon at Christmas’, on Saturday 16th November 2024 from, 10am to 6pm.  

The event will feature a community stage in St Martin’s Square from 4pm to 6pm, hosted by Gateway Radio, please come and see Basildon Prides Chamonix to perform  from 4:50pm to 5:05pm. 

Join us for our Bi-Monthly Transcend event as we create a safe space for the Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse community on Friday 15th November at The Craft Shed from 18:30 until 20:30.

This monthly we will be sharing experiences to help others in the community by 'Telling your Story'. 

Join us for our first LGBTQ+ Family Networking Event on Friday 25th October from 7pm at Campanile Hotel, Basildon. A safe monthly forum established for families of those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Join us for our Monthly adult networking event where we will have guest speakers Essex Pedal Power.

Join us for a night filled with laughter as we welcome Alex Gibbon, a unique comedian with a twist on Saturday 21st September at Orleto Lounge, Basildon.

Part of our Basildon Pride Together events, we aim to get LGBTQ+ adults together for community togetherness once a month.

Alex Gibbon faces a challenge unlike any other - he cannot speak. This distinctive trait sets him apart in the world of comedy, making his performances both intriguing and hilarious. Despite losing his ability to verbally communicate in 2018, Gibbon has mastered the art of conveying humor through gestures, expressions, and actions, proving that comedy knows no bounds. Audiences can expect a one-of-a-kind experience with Gibbon, as he brings a refreshing and innovative approach to stand-up comedy. Don't miss the chance to witness this fantastically funny non-verbal comedian in action.

As always, our Basildon Pride Together events are always free to attend. Food and drinks are available to purchase at the venue.

Join us for our Bi-Monthly Transcend event as we create a safe space for the Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse community at The Craft Shed, Basildon on Friday 19th July from 18:30 until 20:30.

This monthly we will be sharing tips on applying make-up with Basildon Pride committee member and professional beautician Helen!

Soft drinks and snacks provided.

Get ready for the Basildon Pride Festival with our Pre-Festival Warmup at Orleto Lounge on Saturday 24th August!

Part of our Basildon Pride Together events, we aim to get LGBTQ+ adults together for community togetherness once a month.

We’ll have great Pride anthems playing along with our special guest, the fabulous drag queen Ruby Violet!

As always, our Basildon Pride Together events are always free to attend. Food and drinks are available to purchase at the venue.

Join us for our Trans & Non-Binary Quiz Night on Saturday 27th July at The Craft Shed, Basildon!

Part of our Basildon Pride Together events, we aim to get LGBTQ+ adults together for community togetherness once a month.

Along with our super fun quiz, this event aims to offer a platform for learning and empathy, shining a light on the unique experiences and obstacles faced by individuals in the Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse community.

As always, our Basildon Pride Together events are always free to attend. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided.

Our Bi-Monthly Transcend events are back, creating safe spaces for the Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse community, now at The Craft Shed, Basildon on Friday 19th July from 18:30 until 20:30.

This month come along and find out more about the journey to gaining Gender Recognition.

Soft drinks and snacks provided.

Pop by our stall at Eastgate Shopping Centre and join us in celebrating Pride Month on Sunday 23rd June from 12:00 until 15:00.

Our stall is filled with resources, educational materials, and our friendly team ready to let you know all there is to know about Basildon Pride. We’re also fundraising for the Basildon Pride Festival, so we’ll have lots of pride merchandise to purchase so you can get ready for Basildon Pride.

Stop by to learn more about the history of Pride Month, the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and how you can be an ally. Together, we can create a more supportive and understanding environment for everyone. See you there!

Join us for the annual Basildon Pride Curry & Karaoke Fundraiser night on Friday 14th June at Mintoo, Basildon!

For just £25 per person, enjoy a selection of delicious Indian and South Asian food and take to the mic to belt out your favourite songs, all to support Basildon Pride and it’s LGBT+ projects in the Basildon Borough.

Basildon Pride Administrator and Artist Maxine Newell will be delivering a fun Workshop which will help you explore your creativity through mindfulness and drawing. Mindfulness drawing is a practice that focuses on the process of creating art as a form of meditation, helping you centre your thoughts and find calmness through artistic expression. Unlike traditional artmaking, the emphasis is less on the outcome and more on the experience of drawing itself. This practice is beneficial for calming the mind, reducing stress, and enhancing present moment awareness – no drawing skills necessary and all art materials will be supplied.

Workshop Outline

• Introduction to Mindful Drawing, including a short sitting meditation

• Mindful drawing exercises to explore our experience of the body and the breath

• Mindful doodling

Where and when?

Friday 17th May 2024 from 18:30 until 20:30

At The Craft Shed, Basildon Town Centre

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND

Do you or your organisation have an interest in the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community?

Join us at our Mental Health Summit on Thursday 16th May 2024 from 10am to 3pm at The Towngate Theatre.

• Explore what mental health awareness and support provisions currently exist for the LGBTQ+

• Help identify gaps in provision based on the needs of the community

• Work with us to agree potential realistic solutions we may be able to implement to address the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ Community

Register your interest to join us using the link below by Friday 26th April 2024. 

Successful delegates will be confirmed by Tuesday 30th April.

Come along and take to the microphone at our first Open Mic Night on Saturday 27th April, from 7pm to 10pm at Orleto Lounge, Basildon.

Part of our Basildon Pride Together events, we aim to get LGBTQ+ adults together for community togetherness once a month.

Whether you’re a singer, comedian or poet, you can get involved by filling out the form to register below.

Our next LGBTQ+ adult networking event is Easter Bingo at the Towngate Theatre with Panto’s Dame Dolly!

Saturday 30th March from 7pm with free entry!

Reserve your place with a £1 deposit, that you’ll get back on the night.

Introducing Basildon Pride Transcend, our new trans support group in association with Transpire Southend.

It’s a safe space for trans people to talk about their journeys, get advice or information and connect with other trans people in the local community.

Trans people and people in their support network are welcome.

Where and When

The George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL
Friday 22nd March 2024
From 19:00 until 21:00

Join us for our LGBTQ+ History Month Quiz Show on Saturday 24th February at Orleto Lounge, Basildon!

It’ll be a night of laughs as we play this interactive quiz show with live DJ music throughout the night and a special performance by by the hilarious Drag Queen Chamonix Aspen.

It’s free to attend, forming part of our new Basildon Pride Together programme, an adult LGBTQ+ networking group.

Come along and visit us at Eastgate Shopping Centre for our Basildon Pride Launch Event on Saturday 17th February between 11am and 3pm.

We’ll be promoting the festival along with celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.

Come along to our very first Basildon Pride Together, a new adult networking group to get together and mingle with others in the local LGBTQ+ community!

This month’s meeting is ‘Beat the January Blues’ is taking place at The Craft Shed on Friday 19th January from 6:30pm until 8:30pm where we’ll get together with Motivated Minds for positive tips to manage your mental wellbeing. You can also take part in some crafting for a fee.

There will also be free drinks and nibbles available.

Join us for a night of fun as we celebrate Pride Month, at Basildon Pride’s Pride Month Party on Friday 23rd June. Starting at 7pm, we’ll have brilliant live entertainment all night!

Featuring hilarious Drag Queen Wilma Fingadoo!

Best part, it’s totally FREE to attend!

It’ll be taking place at Orleto Lounge, Basildon Town Centre.

Come and join Basildon Pride for our annual Curry & Karaoke Night, where we’ll be combining delicious food with cringe-inducing karaoke for a fun night for all!

It’ll be taking place at Mintoo Indian Restaurant, Whitmore Way, Basildon on Friday 21st April, starting at 7:15pm. Tickets are only £25 each, which includes your meal and karaoke. Drinks are available to purchase from the bar.

If you have any questions about dietary requirements or food allergies, please email us at info@basildonpride.co.uk.

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Basildon Pride’s Santa Sack is well and truly overflowing and we want to share some Christmas delights with you!
Our Colourful Basildon Pride Extravaganza will start at 7pm and continue into the early hours with an incredible line up of Christmas goodies, including Drag Sensation - Wilma Fingadoo, a top tribute to the Pop legend herself - Cher, and a banging DJ as we get Christmas off to a cracking start.

VIP Booth reservations including Christmas Treats and other table reservations also available.


Please note that last admission will be at 10:30pm and the event will finish at 1am.
Photo ID will be required - if you are unable to provide this then entry will be refused and no refund given.

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Join us for Basildon Pride's first World's AIDS Day Candle-Lit Vigil which will be taking place on World's AIDS Day on Thursday 1st December outside St Martin's Church Belltower in St Martin's Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1DL from 6:30pm.

We hope to be joined by representatives from a variety of health, community and charity organisations for a moment of pause and reflection to the many people that have sadly died, or who have been affected by this dreadful disease and their families. The Vigil will be a way for us to also come together in the hope that research and treatment continues to advance so that we can once and for all irradicate its existence and end people's suffering.

The Basildon Pride Festival is back on Saturday 3rd September 2022, starting with the Basildon Pride Parade through Basildon Town Centre, all the way to our Festival site.

Come along to the Jolly Friar Christmas market and visit the Basildon Pride stall, where you can enter our Christmas raffle, buy Basildon Pride merchandise and find out more about the charity’s work!

Join us for an evening of delicious Indian food and some Karaoke whilst raising money for Basildon Pride 2022. Tickets just £20

Ticket Price includes:-

Poppadoms

Mixed Starter

Shared mixed main courses

Sides

Rice

Naan

Drinks available to purchase on the evening.

Karaoke, Raffle and a chance to purchase Basildon Pride Merchandise

Tickets are £20 each. Pre-register here and ensure payment sent to Basildon Pride by 1st December 2021.