I was dead proud to attend today's Gay Pride event in Canterbury. It was extremely well attended, and received coverage on the BBC1 Regional News programme at tea time today. It was a moving and remarkable event. In fact, a milestone in Gay Liberation for the Kent LGBT community.

Hundreds turned out for the march from Westgate Gardens to the Dane John, and the waving flags were really spectacular. It was a friendly and relaxed event - heartwarming. LGBT people from all over Kent turned up. There was a Pirate from Folkestone, under the guise of a horse, as well as sundry colourful folks from Deal, Broadstairs, Thanet, Canterbury, etc..

Thanks to those who organised this. PLEASE can we have one every year? I felt that it was so worthwhile, and really fulfilled a need. Perhaps business people will take the hint and provide Canterbury with a decent gay bar now!