Today is International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) 

The object is to make a statement to demand improvements for the quality of life for all LGBT people.

The Rainbow Flag flew from the pole at Nottingham Castle to celebrate the cultural diversity in Nottingham and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community.

Richard Townsley, Nottingham Pride's Chairman, said: "'IDAHO day is an international day against homophopia and Nottinghamshire Pride is delighted to be working with Nottingham City Council to promote this day. We are proud to be able to fly the rainbow flag which is the symbol of the LGBT community, over the city of Nottingham, from the Castle site." 

"This is the most prominent flag pole in the whole of Nottinghamshire, it can be seen by many thousands of people. I hope that they will enjoy seeing our rainbow flying over the city"

The flag was produced by David Gibson, a student aged 23, who is in his first year studying costume design at Nottingham Trent University.

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Brian Grocock, attended the flag raising ceremony this morning said: "Flying the rainbow flag in Nottingham is a visible sign of our dedication to supporting and celebrating the LGBT community on this important day."

The City Council, Notts Fire and Rescue Service  and many collages and universities in the city had supported the day by flying the rainbow flag from prominent locations

...... on the other hand ...... NottS County Council has defended its decision NOT to fly the rainbow flag to celebrate IDAHO Day  ... http://bit.ly/iV23uk

What a supprise!!!

Flying the Rainbow Flag - Nottingham City Council

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14419

Nottingham Pride

http://www.nottinghamshirepride.co.uk

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ALAN LODGE 

Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham.  UK

Email:                 tash@indymedia.org

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