Lochaber charity gets set to host Pride without prejudice

Keen to involve young people, the group already have support from Lochaber High School and will be contacting the secondary schools in Kinlochleven, Ardnamurchan and Mallaig too.

Now retired, Rebecca Machin was previously head teacher at Kinlochleven High School before becoming the first head of the 3-18 Campus and said that supporting Pride events within the community is something she feels "very passionate about". 

Committee member and councillor Sarah Fanet agreed, saying: "I have been so impressed by the amount of work put into this project by past and current members of the Lochaber Pride Committee over the last two years.

"I have repeatedly told them how important what they are doing is as it addresses a public wellbeing matter.

"According to a report, more than six in 10 rurally based LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland feel that their local area is not a welcoming place.

"A Pride in Lochaber is long overdue and this group of hardworking volunteers deserves all our support. Thank you Lochaber Pride."

Lochaber Pride is an inclusive charity organisation supporting the rights of LGBTQ+ people and their allies in the local community. They work to promote equality, celebrate diversity, and create a safe and welcoming space for all - and they need volunteers to help make a difference.

The group are currently looking for stewardship volunteers to ensure their events are safe, welcoming and well-organised.

To volunteer and for more information email: lochaberpridecom@yahoo.com or get in touch through the Lochaber Pride Facebook page.

Lochaber Pride meets on the first Tuesday of every month at New Connections from 5.15pm-6.15pm.