June 2026 welcomes Matlock’s first ever PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈

Last year, in response to a pride flag being removed nearby, we ran this same fundraiser and people travelled from far and wide to chalk a rainbow on our courtyard cobblestones the spread messages of LOVE 🌈

We will be doing the same thing again this year! On Saturday 27th June come and grab a chalk and add some rainbow magic to the courtyard. This is the day of Matlock’s PRIDE so come and watch the parade and explore the stalls and entertainment in the park too!

A few followers who couldn't make it in person asked if we could set up this page so people can virtually sponsor a cobblestone and raise money for an LGBTQ+ charity - AKT 🏳️‍🌈

A bit about the charity - Albert Kennedy Trust

Lots of young people come out as LGBTQ+ to their families and are embraced and supported. But that’s not always the case. Coming out, or being outed as LGBTQ+ can lead to young people being made homeless. This is the reality for 77% of the young people akt supports. Sometimes families are unaccepting and abusive. The locks changed. Possessions destroyed. akt exists to support these young people and can offer safety and hope in an open and accepting environment.

They help with housing and also to help them celebrate their identity.

Moments like this prove why pride is still a protest 🏳️‍🌈