Welcome to PRIDE IN SOLIHULL!
Solihull is making history with the launch of our very first Pride event, bringing a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and diversity to the town centre.
The event, being organised by Solihull Business Improvement District (BID), promises to be a spectacular weekend of inclusivity, joy, and unity for people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.
Solihull Pride has been made possible thanks to support from Headline Sponsor npower Business Solutions (nBS) and Associate Sponsors BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Davisons Law, John Lewis & Partners, Muse, Paragon Bank, Solihull BID, Solihull College & University Centre and Touchwood. CGI, David Wilson Homes, Howden and the National Lottery Community Fund are also providing backing as Support Sponsors.
The two-day extravaganza will offer a series of events and activities, including a colourful parade, live music performances and special guests including award-winning cabaret artist Fatt Butcher and celebrity hairdressers Royston Blythe and Nick Malenko. The event will be compered by esteemed local presenter Phil Oldershaw, and feature musical tributes to Madonna, Cher and Elton John.
The event will attract thousands of attendees from the local community and beyond, aiming to celebrate diversity while promoting acceptance and equality for all. The Continental Street Market, organised by RR Events, will also be in town, adding delicious market delights to the offering.
Melanie Palmer, Chief Executive of Solihull BID, said: “We are absolutely delighted to host the first-ever Solihull Pride event right here in
I am honoured to be part of Solihull Pride. The journey to get here over the past 14 months has been emotional and at times exhausting but always driven along by the overwhelming support from everyone involved. Our Steering Group have guided me, our sponsors have made the whole thing possible, and the love and support from the hundreds of community groups and individuals wanting to help means that Pride has become much more than I could have ever imagined.
Thank you to you all. Let’s continue to make Solihull a shining example of an inclusive town that welcomes everyone. We can only shine our brightest when we are confident in our own skin, knowing we are safe being who we want to be, and loving who we want to love.“
Melanie Palmer
Chief Executive, Solihull BID
the heart of our town centre. This celebration is a vibrant reflection of Solihull’s diversity, inclusivity, and community spirit.
“It will be wonderful to see people from all walks of life coming together to share in the joy, pride, and unity that this event represents.”
Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer (COO), nBS, added: “We are delighted to be Headline Sponsor of Solihull’s inaugural Pride event which is taking place right on our doorstep.
“At nBS, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, ensuring everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves, so it is very important to us to raise awareness and celebrate Pride within the local community. We are certain the event will be a great success, and one that truly champions equality for all.”
FAT BUTCHER
Fatt Butcher is an award-winning cabaret artist, vocalist, and professional hot mess.
Heralded by critics as an ‘incredible vocal powerhouse’ (West End Best Friend) and ‘the accelerating decline of humanity’ by trolls on twitter, their work explores queerness, joy, healing, fatness, spirituality and the body. They describe their work as full-fatt, saturated with music, song, dancefloors, movement, drag, pastiche, bold visuals, parody, and occasional profundity.
Fat icon, fashion influencer, and delusional character actress, Fatt is the illegitimate love child of Elton John and Pam St. Clement, their work has been described as ‘anarchic campery’ (Reviewsgate) and ‘a tender moment of queer celebration’ (lastminutetheatretickets.com).
A rising star of the UK cabaret scene: Fatt is the creator and host of Send In The Clowns (a drag celebration of musical theatre) & Fatt Butcher’s Disco Bingo. They are the 2022 winner of Drag Idol UK and a regular performer on the UK’s cabaret, festival, and pride circuits.
Fatt has featured in a number of television and theatrical productions across the UK, they have also written features for Attitude Magazine and The Metro. Recent credits include The Voice UK (ITV), A Christmas Carole, Southend Palace Theatre (Trafalgar Entertainment/Tuckshop), Ginny Lemon & Friends (Garrick Theatre), Fister Act (The Turbine Theatre), Send In The Clowns (Old Joint Stock Theatre), More More More How You Lycett, How Do You Lycett (National Tour), Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party (Channel 4), Come Dine With Me: The Professionals (Channel 4), and Britain’s Got Talent for about 2 seconds (ITV/Thames TV).
MEET PHIL OLDERSHAW –your host of solihull pride
We welcome Phil Oldershaw, who is a celebrated broadcaster, presenter, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Birmingham Pride.
Phil is definitely no stranger to the LGBTQIA+ community and brings his trademark energy, charm, and deep knowledge of the UK’s Pride events and their audiences, to our first Solihull Pride.
With a career spanning over three decades, Phil has hosted major national events including ‘HRH’ Jubilee’s & King’s Coronation celebrations, and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. He’s also a familiar face from TV appearances like winning Channel 4’s ‘Come Dine With Me’, appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, and is a presenter on Birmingham’s own BRMB Radio.
Known for his professionalism, humour and flair, Phil makes every festival moment feel memorable. His love for Solihull, the town and its people shines through, making him the perfect ambassador for Solihull Pride.
Phil said: “I am really honoured and excited to be working with Solihull BID and the team to help create this colourful event in its first year of infancy. I know we shall have an incredibly expressive time and the people of Solihull, and the businesses, shall prosper under the blanket of this gathering of equality, diversity, inclusion, unity and love. I look forward to hosting the main stage and having a good time with everyone.”
ROYSTON BLYTHE & Nick Malenko
Joining us at Solihull Pride are two of the hairdressing industry’s most colourful and celebrated hairdressers.
The duo worked in hairdressing for 50 years, during which they tended to the tresses of celebrities and royalty alike, their work has graced front covers of Vogue, Hello, OK and countless other magazines
Royston and Nick travelled the world for L’Oréal as Global Ambassadors for the brand, presenting shows and demonstrating to hairdressers from India to Dubai, Paris and throughout the UK, whilst regularly appearing on TV shows including Katie Price & Peter Andre’s Wedding, Tamara Ecclestone’s Tamara’s World, Coleen’s Real Women with Coleen Rooney, Lorraine and Real Housewives of Cheshire.
They were recognised globally for their creativity, receiving awards from all corners of the world along with four British Hairdressing Awards.
With a clientele from billionaires to bingo players, the duo are to this day two of the most grounded, warm, and friendly people you could meet. A huge part of their success is that they treat everyone the same, no matter who you are, what you do or where you live.
Royston and Nick will be on stage in Mell Square and joining in with the Pride Parade on Saturday 6th September!
Royston said: “Thankfully we have evolved from the days when gay people were treated like criminals, but sadly there are still elements of hostility towards the gay community. Pride events are key to helping drive the positive changes still needed.
“We are looking forward to being part of Solihull Pride. We attend many Pride events across the country and it’s so wonderful to see families and everyone together being who they want to be. The first Pride event in Solihull will give everyone the opportunity to celebrate their individuality alongside the love and strength of the gay community and allies.”
Meet the acts
JIMMY LOVE AS ELTON JOHN
Regarded as one of the best Elton John tributes in the UK, Jimmy Love’s tribute to Sir Elton John is a pleasure to behold.
Sir Elton John is a national treasure, and one of the longest running, successful singer songwriters of his generation. Join Jimmy as he uses the music of Sir Elton John to tell the story of this British music icon. Featuring over 40 years of hits and the stories behind them.
Now, with years of experience under his belt, Jimmy Love IS Sir Elton John!
VOGUE
MADONNA
Bringing us all the biggest hits from Madonna’s phenomenal 25 years of world domination, Vogue Madonna leaves no stone unturned in attention to detail in this spectacular stage show. The voice, the moves and the image are all perfectly recreated by uncanny lookalike, Elly Jarmain, who, often backed by her fabulous dancers, reminds us all why Madonna is the biggest selling female artist of all time.
The show is based around the Queen of Pop’s sell out tours and has created such a buzz around the country that audiences frequently turn up in full Madonna costume, not unlike a night out at the Rocky Horror Show!
Vogue Madonna touches the heart of 80s nostalgia with songs such as Like a Virgin and Holiday. She entices us to the dance floor with Vogue, gallops on into the noughties with Music and just when you start to wonder how many more instantly recognizable songs Madonna could possibly have released, launches into her more modern chart successes, such as Hung Up – she even wears the leotard!
BELIEVE IN CHER
Believe In Cher is a high energy tribute show paying a spectacular tribute to one of the world’s great superstars.
Cher’s endless back catalogue of hits and outrageous costumes ensure that this lady’s appeal endures – in fact she’s still performing sell out shows in Las Vegas!
From her duet with Sonny, “I Got You Babe“, through her success in the 80s with songs such as “Turn Back Time” she then returned to mega stardom in the 90s when her Grammy Award winning dance track “Believe” sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Fast forward to the noughties and Cher’s success is still going strong, recently starring alongside Christina Aguilera in the hit musical “Burlesque”.
EL SAM
El Sam is an award-winning independent artist known for his dark, theatrical blend of electronic pop and soulful storytelling. With a sound that fuses the drama of Lady Gaga Loreen, the vulnerability of Lana Del Rey and Sam Smith, and the edge of modern pop music, El Sam crafts bold anthems for the misunderstood. Celebrated by BBC Introducing and praised for his striking visuals and unapologetic artistry, he brings queerness, power, and emotion to the centre stage.
IVORY GLAM
Ivory Glam the ginger scare with a whole lot more down there… is the live singing cabaret act with a largerthan-life personality and larger than life pads (they’re real I promise!). This queen will sing your pub classic sing alongs while using insult comedy to keep the bar roaring! You don’t want to miss this!
PROSSIE TOT
The Princess of the UK... Prossie is here! Her siren singing voice and gorgeous looks will leave you begging to take this feisty pocket rocket home.
BIG LIZ
She’s never had nits but she has had worms. She is the one and only Big Liz. A voluptuous queen with a hysterical wit, the voice of an angel and very aggressive stretch marks.
If you’re in need of a good laugh, Big Liz is your gal!
npower Business Solutions (nBS) is a leading player in the UK business energy market, with the knowledge, expertise, and technology to help businesses build resilience and profitability while lowering their carbon impact. We provide energy contracts that support business aims for security and stability in a volatile marketplace, and offer a range of flexible products and services to help our customers better understand and manage their energy consumption. For more information,
As a major employer in Solihull, nBS is a proud Headline Sponsor of the town’s first ever Pride event.
We’re committed to workplace and community inclusion where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.
Championing inclusivity and diversity is vital in ensuring that we can attract and retain a wealth of talent across our organisation. And our support of Pride is essential in enabling us to celebrate and support acceptance and equality for all, every single day.
We look forward to celebrating Pride with you all at this history-making event.
PROUD TO CELEBRATE PRIDE
TODAY AND EVERYDAY
As a local Solihull employer we’re proud to stand with the local LGBTQIA+ community – not just during Pride, but every single day.
We celebrate identity, inclusion and equality. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion builds stronger teams.
We’re here to support a future where everyone is free to be who they are –today, and every day.
HAPPY PRIDE!
Solihull College & University Centre renews prestigious Rainbow Flag Award
Solihull College & University
Centre is proud to announce the renewal of its Rainbow Flag Award, a prestigious national recognition for its commitment to positive LGBT+ inclusion and visibility.
First awarded in 2021, the College continues to foster an inclusive environment by meeting high standards across six areas: teaching, parental support, policies, curriculum, pastoral care, and student voice.
“I admire the number of opportunities your young people have to celebrate LGBT+ identities…”
Notable feedback from the Rainbow Flag Award report.
The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework that celebrates educational providers’ dedication to LGBT+ inclusion. To achieve the award, institutions must demonstrate excellence across six key areas: skilled teaching, supportive parents and governors, effective policies, inclusive curriculum, pastoral support, and student voice.
Student EDI & Enrichment Manager, Grace Wynne Willson, expressed her pride in the achievement: “We are thrilled to see our Rainbow Flag Award renewed. This recognition highlights the College’s dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our students. It reflects the hard work of our staff and the incredible contributions of our students, particularly those involved in our Pride Club and enrichment events.”
The award audit praised the College’s vibrant LGBT+ community, inclusive outreach, and student involvement, describing it as “a safe and respectful place that supports you in bringing your whole self to college.”
The College remains dedicated to strengthening its inclusive culture, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.
PROUD SPONSORS OF SOLIHULL PRIDE 2025
UNI Y
OUR PROUD TO BE SELVES
SUPPORT Sponsors
Thank you to our Support Sponsors for their support, enabling Solihull Pride to be even bigger and better.
CGI
Pride is more than a celebration. To us, it’s about visibility, connection and a sense of belonging for CGI Partners, clients and the communities we serve.
At CGI UK, we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves.
We are more diverse than ever before, but we understand that there is still a way to go. We are committed to actively listening, driving real change, and creating opportunities for all our CGI Partners, as well as across the broader industry.
We know that being truly inclusive is all about community. We’re proud to support some amazing local Pride events and LGBT+ charities through a range of activities, from fundraising and sponsorships to partnerships and joint events.
CGI have kindly supplied the volunteer t-shirts for the Solihull Pride event.
www.cgi.com
DAVID WILSON HOMES MERCIA
Barratt and David Wilson Homes are part of Barratt Redrow PLC, a FTSE100 company. Barratt Homes was awarded a maximum five-star rating for the 15th consecutive year in the 2024 Home Builders Federation Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Site managers working for Barratt won 89 awards for quality workmanship in the 2024 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. Barratt has won more Pride in the Job awards than any other housebuilder for the past 20 years
Helen Lewis, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Mercia said: “We are proud to support Solihull Pride, as events like this are the key to bringing the country and its communities together.
“We hope that this donation will help make the celebrations in September bigger and better so everyone in the town can enjoy celebrating over the weekend.”
www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/west-midlands/
HOWDEN
There is a lovely, famous quote about diversity being invited to the party, and inclusion being asked to dance. At Howden, we like to take things one step further and give everyone a chance to play their part in organising the party.
We’ve always been committed to the idea that everyone’s voice should be heard. Every employee should feel valued and respected. We want everyone to feel that they belong.
RESPECT is a large group of employee volunteers who are passionate about nurturing and developing Howden’s inclusive culture. It is an employee-led initiative - this is highly unusual in a large company, so we are told - and it goes far beyond box ticking. Inclusion is something Howden people genuinely care about and support.
The LGBTQ+ and Allies Resource Group helps create a safe and inclusive culture within Howden where all employees feel safe and able to bring their full self to work.
www.howdengroup.com
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Solihull BID is one of many organisations that has been supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, to deliver vital work uniting our communities.
The National Lottery Community Fund are proud to support the good work organisations do, using funding raised by National Lottery players for good causes. It’s thanks to them that they give out more than £600 million to charities, community and voluntary groups each year.
www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
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THE MASON'S ARMS
MASON'S ARMS
WHAT’S ON
SEPTEMBER
Mell Square Stage SATURDAY 6TH
from 09:00
Pride Parade Wristband Collections (Pre-Booking Necessary)
Collect your wristband for the Pride Parade in Mell Square. Please note that you must have pre-booked to join the Parade.
from 10:00
Compere Phil Oldershaw Phil has worked within the LGBTQ+ domain for many years and co-created and developed ‘Birmingham Pride’, in 1997, which he developed as a community project and worked on for 14 years. He is an experienced all-round versatile presenter.
10:45
Official opening of Solihull Pride by Cllr Karen Grinsell, leader of Solihull Council.
11:00
Pride Parade begins
12:15 – 13:00
Vogue – Tribute to Madonna
Bringing us all the biggest hits from Madonna’s phenomenal 25 years of world domination, Vogue Madonna leaves no stone unturned in attention to detail in this spectacular stage show.
13:00
Royston Blythe and Nick Malenko from The Real Housewives of Cheshire
Award winning stylists Royston and Nick are two of the hairdressing industry’s most colourful and celebrated hairdressers having worked in the industry for 50 years. With a clientele from billionaires to bingo players, the duo are to this day two of the most grounded, warm, and friendly people you could meet.
13:15 – 14:15
Big Fatt Dance Party with Fatt Butcher, Alanna Boden & Blü Romantic
Big Fatt Dance Party with Fatt Butcher, Blü Romatic & Alanna Boden will bring powerhouse vocals and wall to wall disco, dance and queer club classics to get audiences dancing and singing their hearts out.
14:30 – 15:15
Believe in Cher - Tribute to Cher
Believe In Cher is a high energy tribute show paying a spectacular tribute to one of the world’s great superstars.
15:30 – 16:45
Jimmy Love as Elton John
Regarded as one of the best Elton John tributes in the UK, Jimmy Love’s tribute to Sir Elton John is a pleasure to behold.
17:15 – 18:25
Last Orders – The Pub Party
The Pub Party - a night down the pub like no other! This immersive experience invites every audience to sing-a-long to foot-stomping anthems from across the decades. Think Party Band meets Theatre!
Activities In Venues
11:00 – 16:00
Birmingham Mind Artwork in The Core
Join Birmingham Mind and Sophia Moffa during Solihull Pride for a quiet place and our collective art project. We have a listening ear and plenty of signposting. To celebrate the local queer community, we would love you to join in with our collective art project. Make your mark and help build something beautiful.
12:00 - 12:40 & 13:30 - 14:10
Sound bath & Meditation in The Core
A sound bath can promote deep relaxation and reduce stress. Join us at The Core for two sessions that can help improve sleep, decrease anxiety, enhancing overall mental and emotional well-being.
13:00 – 14:00
Teena Bizkit Meet & Greet in the Touchwood Atrium Snap, crackle and pose with Teena at Touchwood Shopping Centre’s Selfie Stand in the Atrium. Filter? Who needs it when you’re this fabulous!
15:00 – 16:00
Teena Bizkit’s Cheesy Music Bingo in The Mason’s Arms
Then shimmy over to The Mason’s Arms where Teena serves up Cheesy Music Bingo — sprinkled with standup sass, cheeky songs, and a riotous round of Play Your Cards Right. Expect giggles, bangers, and more cheese than a stuffed crust pizza!
SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
Square Stage
from 11:00
Sing Solihull Choir
Sing Solihull is a friendly weekly choral group that meets at The Core under the direction of the talented Anya Small. This choir is aimed at new or existing adult singers of any age or ability. Sing Solihull is co-funded by Solihull BID.
12:00 – 16:00
Andeejay DJ
A firm favourite at our events, Andeejay gets the crowds going with a varied mix of musical classics from all eras!
19:30 – 20:15
Traditional British Cabaret with Big Liz at The Mason’s Arms
A classic cabaret set featuring vintage showtunes, cheeky humour and crowd interaction, tailored to an older or mixed-age audience.
20:15 – 21:00
80s vs 00s Themed Drag Party with Ivory Glam at The Flute & Flagon
A fun, nostalgic musical battle between two iconic decades, featuring audience participation and big pop bangers.
21:30 – 22:15
ABBA v Little Mix with Prossie Tot at Slug & Lettuce Solihull
A themed pop set that pits disco classics against modern girlband anthems, with high-energy performances, camp comedy and crowd singalongs.
from 21:00
Drag & Disorderly Club Night at Popworld Solihull Big Liz and Ivory Glam will be on site from 9:00 PM, greeting guests and building atmosphere. Performances will begin at 10:00 PM and rotate every 15 minutes, featuring high-energy sets, games, dance-offs and chaotic feel-good pop performances until late.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Birmingham Mind Christians at Pride
Join Birmingham Mind and Sophia Moffa during Solihull Pride for a quiet place and our collective art project. We have a listening ear and plenty of signposting. To celebrate the local queer community, we would love you to join in with our collective art project. Make your mark and help build something beautiful.
Visit The Core between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, 6th September to make your mark on our co-produced mural, “Proudly Solihull”.
Always wanted to get married in a church? You can!
Dorridge Methodist Church
Lyndon Methodist Church
Shirley Methodist Church
Solihull Methodist Church
Are all registered to conduct same sex marriages, as are many other Methodist Churches across Birmingham and the rest of the country. To find out more contact your local Methodist Church.
Jaguar Land Rover
At JLR we are passionate about our people. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and unified culture that is representative of our customers and the society in which we live; a culture where every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential.
PRIDE is our LGBT+ & Allies network which aims to support and foster a safe and open environment for all, and to promote
To book tickets for The Core’s films and shows, visit www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0121 704 6962
PRIDE at THE C O RE
THE BIRDCAGE
WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPT (2PM)
1996 comedy. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s right-wing, conservative parents.
Shows Films
DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS!
THURSDAY 16TH OCT (7.30PM)
Starring Divina Di Campo!
Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before! Dragged to the Musicals - All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fierce and fabulous world of Drag!
A night of sassy showstoppers, where the divas are anything but dull! If you can’t handle the ‘T’ then sashay away cos the dolls are really gonna slay!
PRIDE
WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPT (7PM)
2014 comedy-drama based on a true story. A group of LGBTQ+ activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984.
TEENA’S TINSEL TIME TUNNEL
SATURDAY 13TH DEC (2.30PM & 7.30PM)
Teena Bizkit returns to The Core for a Christmas cabaret with a time-travel twist, packed with laughs, games, and retro fun!
PRIDE Prizes
BUSINESS PRIZE
Solihull businesses unite in celebration of Pride with community giveaways.
To mark this year’s Solihull Pride, local businesses across the town centre are coming together to spread joy and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community with a series of exciting prize giveaways. These generous offers aim to celebrate love, inclusion, and the vibrant spirit of Solihull.
To enter the competition, visit the Solihull BID website at www.solihullbid.co.uk (or scan the QR code on this page), answer the question correctly and you could win one of the following prizes:
Afternoon Tea for 2 people, including Tea, Coffee and entrance fee.
Win a two-course meal for two people from the set menu.
Complimentary passes for two adults.
Complimentary passes for a family of four (two adults and two children).
Win Lunch (main course) for six people with one cocktail per person on any Sunday in September.
Five free lunches for one person. Maximum value £7.00 per day. Valid Monday - Friday.
Win an Exclusive Birthday Party at Mirabella’s.
2 x Single Combo Meals - any single main meal with regular sides.
£20.00 gift voucher to be used at O’Neill’s Solihull.
Win one of three gift vouchers. One for £100, one for £70 and one for £40.
PRIDE offers
Celebrating Pride with Pride
Solihull is set to burst with colour and community spirit as town centre businesses come together to celebrate Solihull Pride with a series of special offers.
From vibrant window displays to exclusive Pride-themed deals, the town’s shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants are showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community in style. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s never been a better time to explore what Solihull has to offer – and celebrate love, inclusivity, and unity along the way.
Offers are available ONLY on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September unless otherwise stated. Please note that
The Snooty Pooch Drury Lane, Mell Square ‘Pride Up’ your fur baby!
Join us between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 6th September for rainbow- themed bandanas, bow ties, and our fabulous photo booth. Come and enter your pooch into the Solihull “Pride Pup” competition! Need a break? Take advantage of their pooch-sitting service.
Visit www.thesnootypooch.co.uk for more details or WhatsApp 07858 587 028.
10% off food and drink
Cacao Coffee, Crescent Arcade, Touchwood
Valid for Saturday 6th September only. You must show the Pride Guide to get the discount.
Pride Breakfast- £18.95 per person
Crowne Plaza Solihull Homer Road
Available on Sunday 7th September until 11.30am.
Guava Colada cocktail (rum, guava and coconut) – just £7.00
Sabai Sabai, Station Road
FREE glass of Crémant with purchase of any à la carte main course
Côte Solihull, High Street
Valid for the 6th - 7th of September
Bottomless Sushi £34 for adults, £17 for kids
KIBOU Solihull High Street
Available on Sunday 7th September from 12 noon - 15.00pm. Must be booked 24 hours in advance.
10% off Pride themed offers
Crowne Plaza Solihull Homer Road
Valid for the 6th - 7th of September
10% off in store when you show the Pride Guide
Magical Story
Mill Lane Arcade, Touchwood
Valid for the 6th - 7th of September
Small Pride flash tattoos for £40 and selected piercings for £20
Breakfast served from 08.00am - 12.00 noon
The White Swan Station Road
Valid for the 6th - 7th of September
Valid for the 6th - 7th of September
Studio 7 Tattoos Warwick Road
Offer valid for Saturday 6th September only. Pre-booking is preferred.
20% off food
Zizzi Poplar Road
Max 6 people. Table can’t be split for greater discount. For dine in only.
STEERING GROUP Solihull Pride
For almost two years, our Solihull Pride Steering Group have regularly met to share ideas and help lead us into the first ever Solihull Pride event.
Following an invite for an LGBTQ+ networking event sent out to the town centre business fraternity, it was immediately clear to us, Solihull BID, that there was work to be done to help people from the LGBTQ+ community feel more welcome in Solihull town centre.
This is when the journey to Solihull Pride really began and after reaching out to potential sponsors, the first ever Pride event in Solihull was set in stone.
We’d like to thank all members of our Steering Group – many who were at that first initial networking session at the beginning of last year – for giving up their time. Here are some of the 25+ that have, and will continue to, guide us in making Solihull a welcome and inclusive place for all.
GARETH HEWSON (HE/HIM) CGI
“I’m co-chair of the CGI LGBT+ Allies Network and it is really important for us to reach out to community events that are local to us and help them grow. That is why we are supporting Solihull Pride – it is a locally led grassroots community event.
“I can’t wait to experience the atmosphere, see all of the acts throughout the event and just have a really good weekend. It will be a great weekend for the whole family where everyone is welcome.
“I hope the legacy of Solihull Pride is that it becomes an annual event and keeps getting bigger and bigger. It is all about the Solihull community coming together to celebrate love and diversity and show people that they will be loved and accepted for who they are.”
EMMA (SHE/THEY) PARAGON BANK
“I’m supporting Solihull Pride because it is important that we celebrate everybody’s pride. I wanted to be part of this historic moment for Solihull.
“I’m looking forward to seeing all the acts at the event and seeing everyone celebrating themselves. It’s going to be one big party of happiness.
“I’m hoping this will be the first of many Pride events in Solihull and brings all of the community together.”
SARAH BRESLIN (SHE/HER) SOLIHULL COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY CENTRE
“I’ve lived or worked in Solihull my whole life and I think it’s really important that Solihull has a Pride event – it’s something that we have been missing. Supporting this event supports the whole community – it’s about inclusivity, diversity and it will bring a sense of belonging and visibility for people from the LGBTQ+ community.
“It will be great to see people from across the Solihull borough enjoying a vibrant and celebratory event in Pride, showing people that they belong and can be their authentic selves.
“We hope this will not just be a one-off event and we won’t just be celebrating Pride Month or LGBT History Month, this will be woven into the fabric of Solihull and demonstrate who we are as a community –that people can feel comfortable and safe across Solihull.”
MIKE TAYLOR LUSH
“It’s nice to see a smaller town get involved and host a Pride event as sometimes the really large events in city centres can be quite overwhelming for people – especially if you’re new to it. This is more community based and about people coming together and enjoying themselves.
“We’ll be making free bath bombs at Lush so we’re really looking forward to that and also the iconic Fatt Butcher – how can you not be excited?!
“Hopefully Solihull Pride will help create a closer community and a better community presence for anyone and everyone.”
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