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Events

We draw on our extensive experience to host events that foster inclusion and diversity, tackling issues like racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination.

By providing safe, welcoming spaces for open dialogue, shared learning, and respectful discussion, our gatherings bring communities together and help participants develop greater understanding, empathy, and stronger connections across differences.

LGBTQ+ Barnstaple Social Group

We organise regular LGBTQ+ groups. It’s an opportunity to meet others and be yourself. No need to book, just come along! 🙂

1st Saturday of every month.
2-4pm in the Castle Centre main hall.

admin@sunrisediversity.org.uk 
01271 328915
WhatsApp: 07522 604738

LGBTQ+ South Molton Social Group

We organise regular LGBTQ+ groups. It’s an opportunity to meet others and be yourself. No need to book, just come along! 🙂

2nd Saturday of every month.
1-3pm in the YMCA South Molton.

admin@sunrisediversity.org.uk 
01271 328915
WhatsApp: 07522 604738

LGBT+ Breakfast Club

Come and go as you please, chat listen and be part of a relaxed informal breakfast club for all the LGBT+ community.

Pannier Pantry, 1 Bridgeland Street,
Bideford, EX39 2PS

admin@sunrisediversity.org.uk 
01271 328915
WhatsApp: 07522 604738

'Out In The Woods'

Monthly ‘in-nature’ social group for the LGBTQIA+ community. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Free use of the roundhouse with free refreshments.

Look out for dates on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Hakeford Woods, between Chelfam Mill and Stoke River, Barnstaple, EX32 7LB

admin@sunrisediversity.org.uk 
01271 328915
WhatsApp: 07522 604738

Bideford Pride 2025

Speeches, protest and Pride March around the park from midday in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Hot food, drinks and stalls selling craft goods from 11am until 4pm.

Saturday May 31st, 11am to 4pm at Victoria Park, Bideford.

admin@sunrisediversity.org.uk 
01271 328915
WhatsApp: 07522 604738

Barnstaple Pride 2025

Food and drink available from 11am with cultural activities and crafts to experience and buy until 4pm.

Meet at 10:45am in Library Square for the Pride March through the town centre in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Saturday June 21st, 11am to 4pm at Castle Green, Barnstaple.

admin@sunrisediversity.org.uk 
01271 328915
WhatsApp: 07522 604738