Lesbian Wellington

A Rainbow in the Village - Paekākāriki PRIDE Festival 2022

Labour Weekend - Thurdsay 20^th to Monday 24^th October

It's coming ... the 5^th Paekākāriki Pride and it's bigger, better and wilder than ever with some of the popular staple events like the (World's Shortest) Pride Parade, dance party - the theme this year is 'Old Skool' - and the queer quiz, and we've added some new ones such as the incredible theatre piece, Man Lessons and a concert featuring local legend, Coral Trimmer. Follow the Festival facebook page for programme details and updates.

• Thurs 20^th 7pm Man Lessons/Theatre piece - St Peter's Hall - Eventfinda and door sales
• Fri 21^st 6pm True Colours Mix & Mingle - Finn's Hotel - free entry
• Sat 22^nd 10am-1pm Paekākāriki School Rainbow Gala and Plant Sale
• Sat 22^nd 1pm-5pm Rainbow Stalls - St Peter's Hall - free entry
• Sat 22^nd 3pm Pride Parade - Campbell Park to St Peter's Hall
• Sat 22^nd 4pm-5pm Kids' Disco - St Peter's Hall - free entry
• Sat 22^nd 7pm-11pm Pride Dance Party - St Peter's Hall - door sales $20 and eventfinda
• Sun 23^rd 12pm - Plunge for Pride - Paekākāriki Surf Club
• Sun 23^rd 4pm-6pm Joyful & Defiant Pride Concert - St Peter's Hall - tix @ aekākāriki Fruit Supply $30 and eventfinda
• Sun 23^rd 7.30pm Quiz Night - Finn's Hotel - teams of 4-6, $10 p/p (entries to paekakariki.pride@gmail.com)
• Mon 24^th - Picnic and Puppy Pride Dog Show - Campbell Park Playgroung - KOHA - entries on the day

Elder voices online survey

Elder Voices is an online survey about life for Takatapui and Rainbow Elders, developed by Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura and Rainbow Hub Waikato. The findings from this survey will be used to create a report to inform plans and services for Takatāpui and Rainbow Elders.
The survey is open to everyone over 55 who knows they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, non-binary, intersex or Takatāpui. People do not need to be “out” to anyone else to take part. The survey will be open until 20 December 2022. You can go to the survey via this link: bit.ly/3qdLK9A.

You can find out more about Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura and Rainbow Hub Waikato by visiting their websites: kahukura.co.nz and rainbowhubwaikato.org.nz.

Armstrong & Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians

The Armstrong and Arthur Charitable Trust for Lesbians was established in 2001 by the late Bea Arthur for the benefit of lesbian community groups in the Wellington region. The Trust is named to recognise and remember the 57 year relationship of Bea and her partner the late Bette Armstrong. The Trustees invite applications for funding assistance, as grants, for projects and activities that will benefit all or part of the lesbian communities in the Wellington region. Visit the Trust website www.armstrong-arthur-trust.nz for information about how to apply for grants, and how to donate or make bequests to the Trust.

Application forms and guidelines are available from the Trust's website.

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