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Posted by Tony Flynn on 27th August 2010 at 01:48 PM Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service support Manchester Pride Festival 2010
The 20th Manchester Pride festival is taking place on Saturday 28th August celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life.
The event is attended by tens of thousands of people each year. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service takes part in the event each year supporting the festival and promoting fire safety messages to the local community.
Manchester Pride is an action-packed 78 hour festival full of music, film, arts events and theatre organised in aid of charities and community groups across Greater Manchester.
This year the Big Weekend runs from Friday 27th to Monday 30th August but the undoubted highlight is the Pride parade, which will travel through the heart of the city centre on the afternoon of Saturday 28th August.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service staff will be accompanying the engines which will take part in the main parade.
This year the parade starts from the Museum of Science and Industry in Castlefield at 1pm and follows the same route as last year along Deansgate, winding its colourful way through the city centre. The streets will be full of thousands upon thousands of spectators, young and old, gay and straight, friends and family.
By undertaking an active role in the parade it enables us to put across crucial fire safety messages to the public in a fantastically fun way. It also helps to demonstrate our commitment to equal opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff and members of the public.
Fire Authority Chairman Cllr Paul Shannon welcomed GMFRS’ participation in the 2010 Pride event:
“The annual Pride parade is a tremendous celebration where many people come to relax and enjoy the festivities; we’re delighted to once again take part in the Pride parade. It’s a real opportunity to get across a serious message in a fun way to thousands of people.”
Source: GMF.
 Comment by Guest 31st August 2010
just heard they are cutting jobs at gmf about time too walk down bolton rd its like picnic time,the time these firemen get off is ridiculous |
Comment by Guest 31st August 2010
don't think anyone really cares that much |
Comment by Guest 31st August 2010
I seem to smell the odour of rodent if you get my drift with this Asian lady's complaints, her grammar, "and am big Man Utd fan", I would look into this one a little more closely in case you are left with egg on your face by mischief makers, ask her to phone the office to confirm what she says? |
Comment by Guest 31st August 2010
Love perhaps the salford councillor you wrote to was gay? i read one sight where he keeps telling every one he is straight,I thought how strange perhaps he might be hiding someething, Come on ducks amd join us. |
Comment by Guest 30th August 2010
Thank you admin |
Comment by Guest 30th August 2010
And I am as British as they come lol! went to summerville primary, Moorside and am big Man U fan! |
Comment by Guest 30th August 2010
I do not know how to do that...I am a little fearful that the Labour party may find out I am doing this so I will contribute but I can#t do it myself. Thank you. |
Comment by Editor ( member ) 30th August 2010
Good point, this could make an interesting debate. Please start a new thread perhaps as a blog or article |
Comment by Guest 30th August 2010
I am a British Muslim woman I cannot 'stand' for anything but my husband could. Who should he align himself with? |
Comment by Guest 30th August 2010
try standing as an independent, but what has the below got to do with firemen? |
Comment by Guest 30th August 2010
Went on twitter for the first time today. I am a Salford born lady of Pakistani descent. My Muslim faith does not allow homosexuality and I put that to all the Salford councillors on twitter. They all blocked me off and would not respond. I have always voted labour but NEVER again... I am so angry with them. Thank you...Mevesh Panesar ..Broughton. |
Comment by Guest 28th August 2010
If my house was on fire I don't think I'd split hairs about the way the fireman was dressed. What would you tell him, fourth last guest? "Thank you but I'd rather burn to death"? |
Comment by Guest 28th August 2010
I can't recall a gay fireman in the Village People group, or have you been studying it a little closer than most of us? |
Comment by Guest 28th August 2010
a fireman is a fireman it does not matter about his sexuality you are the bigoted one trying to force peoples sexuality on the agenda |
Comment by Guest 27th August 2010
Mind you he might do a good job of the cleaning up afterwards, and pop a quiche in the oven to boot. |
Comment by Guest 27th August 2010
Not if he come dressed as one of the village people in fireman guise and big furry moustache i wouldn't. |
Comment by Guest 27th August 2010
So if your house was on fire and let us assume that you have children, you would not let a gay fireman come to your aid?. You are so bigoted, it's unbelievable, grow up. |
Comment by Guest 27th August 2010
why do gay people have to flaunt their sexuality,they invite criticsm most people couldnt care less |
Comment by Guest 27th August 2010
How sad. Tragic. |
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