The Pride House Podcast

Pride House at the Commonwealth Games: What can Birmingham 2022 learn from Glasgow 2014?

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In Episode 1 of 'The Pride House Podcast' - the place for conversations about sports and LGBTQ+ rights in the Commonwealth - we unearth stories from Pride House Glasgow, the first venue of its kind to be held during the Commonwealth Games.

A Pride House is a welcoming hub devoted to inclusion and culture that is established at a sporting event. Guests include competing athletes, fans and spectators, VIP visitors, and people fulfilling other roles in the event itself.

Pride House Glasgow co-organisers Hugh Torrance and Katherine Burrows join host Jon Holmes to discuss what they set out to achieve in 2014 and how the space that they helped to create brought together a diverse mix of people from across the member nations.

Hugh and Katherine also share special memories of the activities they put on in Glasgow and pass on advice for those interested in volunteering at Pride House Birmingham which will open its doors and welcome visitors in July 2022.

To learn more, contact us via social media - search for @PrideHouseBham

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