How is Congleton as a place to live, work and socialise for the LGBTQIA+ community… and how does the general public here feel about LGBTQIA+ people? We’re inviting everyone to take part in our new survey. Let us know of your experiences and views, so we can measure how Congleton Read more
Congleton Pride is celebrating after volunteer Jess Maddison was named Volunteer of the Year at Cheshire’s LGBTQ+ Awards held at the Radius Campus Building in Crewe recently. Jess has become a much‑loved and highly valued member of the Congleton Pride team, and this recognition highlights their dedication to creating inclusive, Read more
Congleton Pride invited members of the public to join a short vigil on World AIDS Day, Monday 1st December. The group lit their candles under umbrellas on a wet night in the Community Garden and spent some time together in reflection. Across the road, the Town Hall flew the World Read more
Congleton Pride Trust held its Annual General Meeting recently at which it elected a new Committee to take it into its seventh year. At a well-attended AGM in Trinity Methodist Church Hall, the Pride Committee presented the previous 12 months’ activities, including the successful annual Pride event in July, when Read more
We welcome everyone – supporters, committee members and anybody interested in becoming involved with Congleton Pride or seeing what we’re working on these days! This is your chance to: Held at Trinity Methodist Church, Wagg Street, Congleton. Join us there from 7 to 9pm on Wednesday 29 October 2025. We Read more
Starting in September 2025, we’re relocating Caffeine Connections to join our friends at Trinity Methodist Church. We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone at the United Reformed Church, our hosts for the last two years. Special thanks go to Murray, Marion and Della for providing a safe Read more
It’s official! Congleton Pride’s 7th annual event will be on Saturday 18 July 2026! 🖤🤎🧡💛💚💙🩵🩷🤍💜 Get ready for a day of fun, love, and celebration as our community comes together for our most inclusive and family-friendly event yet. Mark your calendars and get ready to shine with pride! Expect to Read more
The spirit of Pride shone through Congleton on Saturday 19 July 2025, despite spells of rain and grey skies. Thousands came together in celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity, allyship, and community resilience. Undeterred by the rain, attendees arrived in full force – showing once again how Congleton turns up for its Read more
On Saturday 19 July, Congleton Pride brings people together for a joyful celebration that champions inclusion and challenges inequality. The town centre will be filled with music, colour, and community as Pride returns for its sixth year, rooted in LGBTQIA+ solidarity and fuelled by local support. The full-day event kicks Read more
As Congleton gears up for its biggest Pride celebration yet, we sat down with Ronan Clayton, founder and vice chair of Congleton Pride, to reflect on the movement’s roots, its local impact, and why Pride remains as vital as ever. Why do we need Pride? “Pride is about visibility, safety, Read more