Former mining village's Pride returns for second year

Image source, South Wingfield Pride

Image caption, South Wingfield hosted its very first Pride last year
  • Author, Jude Winter
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Derby

A former mining village's Pride event has returned for a second year.

The three-day event, which started on Friday, will include a parade, stalls, drag acts and music in the grounds of South Wingfield social club.

Organiser James Peach said creating a Pride event in the village will "bring change" for the LGBTQ+ community.

Mr Peach said: "It was very nerve wracking last year, but it did really well so we are doing it again."

'Bigger and better'

Despite last year's event being a success, Mr Peach said some posters and flags were ripped down this year.

He added: "We have a lot of support from local businesses and people in the community, but there is still a minority who do not welcome it."

Mr Peach told the 大象传媒 more than 600 people attended last year's event, and he wants to increase those numbers in the future.

Fellow organiser Peter Hitchcock said he wants the event to keep getting "bigger and better" every year.

"We've had a few ups and downs but we will keep going, this event is being held to make people known in the village and the community. "

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