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Stonewall Equality Walk

Stonewall Equality Walk

title Stonewall Equality Walk
event: stonewall
review date Sunday, 2 May 2004

REALBrighton review

Finally, it was here - and the weather was perfect! A gathering of several hundred walkers, including Sir Ian McKellan, Sue Perkins, Simon Fanshawe and our own David Panter (Chief Executive of Brighton & Hove).

The walk started from the Peace Statue in Hove, along the seafront to the King Alfred Centre, then doubling back - past the burning Essex flesh on the beach to the Palace Pier, stopping for a few beers at Charles Street, Amsterdam or Legends (a few not materialising again). Then up to Sussex Square (where a few short cuts were apparently made) and down through Kemptown and St James' Street to the Pavilion and the glorious beer tent in the gardens. Phew!

latest captions who was snapped?

"Ben's speech on gay rights, was so inspiring and so true it made the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, to think you'd been a part of this!!! (sigh) x"

Said by star_boi on Wed, 5th May 2004.

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The Afterparty...

The Afterparty...
photos by James Brooks

...after the walk, a party upstairs at Envy. One or two glasses of kindly donated bubbly helped to sooth corns and bunions.

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The Walk...

The Walk...
photos by James Brooks

It was rather odd, but rather good that it was just a stroll. No fanfares, placards or gathered crowds to watch the spectacle. Although a map was provided, the route proved to be a bit hit-or-miss. We lost Sue Parkins altogether and think that she may still be wandering aimlessly around Worthing...

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Walking the Walk

Walking the Walk
photos by Jamie Norman

Long-time supporter of Stonewall and recent walker of the Equality Walk in New York, Jamie puts on his t-shirt and walks the Brighton walk with his REALBrighton camera...

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The Big Bright Yellow Sun

The Big Bright Yellow Sun
photos by Bec

Scorching sun, clean, crisp seaside air and plenty of good cheer made the afternoon a special one for everyone who took part.

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Celebs & locals join force

Celebs & locals join force
photos by Doug Craib

Sir Ian McKellan, Sue Perkins, Simon Fanshawe, David Panter... the celebs happily mingle with the crowd in support of lobbying group Stonewall.

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The next Stonewall date for your diary:

Brighton Marathon
Sunday, 15th April

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