PROUD AMPTHILL & FLITWICK

Welcome to Proud Ampthill & Flitwick

Proud Ampthill & Flitwick (Proud AF) is a grant-funded joint initiative with Ampthill Town Council, which offers a range of services and events for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Working together with LGBT Bedfordshire, Proud AF was officially launched in February 2023 at a LGBTQ+ History Month Reception at The Rufus Centre.

It was great to see many people attend the event which was a fantastic opportunity to bring our local LGBTQ+ community together. It was something that had never been done before and we were delighted to be able to serve another group of residents in our community. The reception was the perfect opportunity to meet new people, talk about our community's past, present and future and hear from different speakers on their experiences.

In our launch year we celebrated LGBTQ+ History Month in February with two Meet the Author events sessions organised in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Libraries and a special songwriting residency at Redborne Upper School. In June we had a fantastic turn out for our Pride picnic in Ampthill Park.

TOWN MAYOR'S BLOG

Read the blog written by Town Mayor, Cllr Andy Snape, for the National Association of Local Councils about the Ampthill & Flitwick Proud initiative,

PROUD AF EVENTS IN 2024

There are a number of exciting events planned throughout the year!

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

We have two great events planned to celebrate Pride month this June.

DRAG BINGO

Fabulous fun to be had at the Drag Bingo Evolution night on Saturday 1st June.

Combining the excitement of bingo with the glamour and humour of drag performances. Our talented drag queens will keep you laughing and entertained throughout the night, while you play for the chance to win amazing prizes.

Licensed bar. Over 18s only. Tickets £17. Early bird £15. Book your tickets here.

drag night poster