“The Pride Picnic Blanket”

Name: official opening of this vibrant and meaningful exhibition
Start: Friday 12 June
Location: Charnwood Museum in Queen’s Park, Loughborough

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Discover the story, colour, and community spirit behind “The Pride Picnic Blanket”, now

on display in the Spotlight Case at Charnwood Museum in Queen’s Park, Loughborough.

Loughborough Pride is delighted to invite members of the media and the wider community to the official opening of this vibrant and meaningful exhibition on Friday 12 June from 13:00 to 15:00.

Created through a powerful community collaboration, “The Pride Picnic Blanket” celebrates Pride, creativity, and connection. Each square reflects the voices, experiences, and individuality of the people and groups who came together to make it, creating a striking patchwork of identity, inclusion, and shared pride.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy a specially commissioned short film from Loughborough Pride, highlighting the inspiring community effort behind the project.

The film features participants sharing why they created their squares and what being part of the project has meant to them.

The opening event will be hosted by Charnwood Museum and Culture Leicestershire, with

Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, World Record Swimmer and Former Mayor of Charnwood, attending as guest speaker.

Guests will have the opportunity to view the remarkable craftwork up close, meet local

community groups involved in the project, and enjoy refreshments while celebrating

Pride month.

Local media are warmly invited to attend and help share the story of this unique community

achievement.

The exhibition, together with the accompanying film, will remain on display until the end of August coinciding with Loughborough Pride Celebrations.

Loughborough Pride takes place on Saturday, 22 August in Queen’s Park.

“The Pride Picnic Blanket” is a shining example of what can be achieved when communities come together in creativity, visibility, and support.

Loughborough Pride, Fearon Hall, and Culture Leicestershire are proud to be working alongside Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council to support a range of community Pride programmes throughout the year.