Volunteers needed for Swindon and Wiltshire Pride 2024

A call has been made for volunteers to support this year’s Swindon and Wiltshire Pride.

The event will take place on August 10 at GWR Park and the call for volunteers has been made to ensure the event can run safely.

They are needed between August 9-11 and will help with site set-up and demolition, gate monitoring, stall support and litter pick-up.

Mark Wheeler, Volunteer Manager, said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our event and we appreciate everyone who supports us.”

Acts announced so far include drag star Victoria Scone, Sonia, Livin’ Joy, Cheeky Girls, Olivier Award-nominated Amie Atkinson from the musical SIX and a Taylor Swift tribute act by Katy Ellis.

Event chairman Paul Stewart said: “Volunteering at Swindon and Wiltshire Pride 2024 isn’t just about supporting an incredible event, it’s about being part of a vibrant, inclusive community.

“Your contribution helps make this celebration possible and being part of the Pride family.”

Swindon and Wiltshire Pride is a charity that was a finalist in last week’s British LGBT Awards 2024.

After launching in 2008, its first Pride festival was held in Swindon. The following year the Pride event was expanded to include Swindon and Wiltshire Pride.