Buxton Pride picnic was ‘such a lovely event’

The event took place on Saturday July, 18 and was part of Buxton Fringe and people gathered in the Pavilion Gardens for the picnic.

A spokesperson from High Peak Pride, which organised the event, said: “Thank you to everyone who came along to picnic and party with us.

The group thanked Flock Coffee for their ‘incredible pride themed drinks’ as well as Onnen in Buxton for the after party and said the town had never seen so much voguing.

Buxton’s very own celebrity Kate Butch was the hostess and the judge of the bake off.

Robbie Carnegie from Buxton Fringe said: “It was a special treat to have one of Buxton’s favourite exports, Kate Butch, on hand to open the event.

“It was obvious Kate wasn’t there as a local celebrity, but as part of the Buxton Pride community. She didn’t make it about her, but spent her time chatting to everyone, which was very much appreciated. She’s a class act.

“It was a mark of the warm nature of the event (as well as the good weather) that many people stayed for the whole time.”

The fringe described the picnic as a ‘true family event’, with games, crafts and face painting to keep the children entertained.

Robbie said: “The attendees were a very diverse group, not just from the LGBTQ community, enjoying the chance to catch up with like minded individuals and to make new friends. There were a number of information stands, with a commendable emphasis on mental health and wellbeing.

“Also a special shout-out to the person who removed the goose poo from the lawn before the Picnic. It is this kind of attention to the little details that makes the Pride Picnic such a lovely event.”

The Grapevine Well Being Centre added: “A fantastic day at the Fringe Festival's Pride in the Park.

“Thank you for having us, and thank you to all those who stopped and talked to us, crafted alongside us, and laughed the afternoon way with us.”

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