It was an emotional moment for LGBTQ+ campaigners when the Rainbow Flag was raised to herald the start of a town's first ever Pride festival.
At Shirehall to mark the start of Shrewsbury Pride were, from left: Phil Davies, Lezley Picton, Jens Bakewell and Mark Barrow
"It was quite moving," said Phil Davies, who has organised the festival with Jens Bakewell."The sun came out and the wind blew to make sure the flag was fluttering. Phil added:"We have over 40 performers, with 15 venues involved over two days brought together by one community." The SAND organisation - Safe Ageing No Discrimination - will be out to show that LGBTQ+ people have always been a part of society but have not necessarily felt safe to announce themselves.
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