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Rhyl Journal
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
North Wales drag queen completes 10-mile walk in heels for charities
Opal Rose, from Holyhead, embarked on the walk on Anglesey in aid of two charities - Stonewall Housing and Halton Haven hospice. After completing the four-hour challenge, Opal Rose said: "What a day!" They added: "Not once did I take them heels off. Every step taken today was for two extremely important charities. "The pain I felt half way through was horrendous. But I battled through and four hours later we were done! I'm exhausted! But most of all I'm proud. I'm proud of myself for pushing boundaries, challenging myself and raising money for life changing charities. "I'm also extremely grateful for my family and friends who took part in the walk with me. Kept me going and walked every step by my side." Opal Rose raised more than £900 by doing the walk. MORE: Colwyn Bay Pride 2025 to feature The Vivienne tribute – what to expect They added: "Drag is art, drag is performance, and drag brings a lot more to this cruel world that what people think!" It has been an eventful year for Opal Rose, having been crowned the 2025 North Wales Cabaret Crown winner last month, earning a spot on the line-up of a future Evening with Royalty show hosted by The Royal Serenity. After the competition, The Royal Serenity said: "Opal Rose is such a worthy winner. She carried herself with such grace and genuine kindness throughout the competition which is so important to the Evening With Royalty family. "Watching her perform you would never have guessed it was her first (semi-final) and second (final) time performing. She treated that stage like it was her second home." Both The Royal Serenity and Opal Rose will be at The Station Inn on Sunday to perform at the official Colwyn Bay Pride After Party organised by Wackadoo Events.
North Wales Chronicle
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
North Wales drag queen completes 10-mile walk in heels for charities
Opal Rose, from Holyhead, embarked on the walk on Anglesey in aid of two charities - Stonewall Housing and Halton Haven hospice. After completing the four-hour challenge, Opal Rose said: "What a day!" They added: "Not once did I take them heels off. Every step taken today was for two extremely important charities. "The pain I felt half way through was horrendous. But I battled through and four hours later we were done! I'm exhausted! But most of all I'm proud. I'm proud of myself for pushing boundaries, challenging myself and raising money for life changing charities. "I'm also extremely grateful for my family and friends who took part in the walk with me. Kept me going and walked every step by my side." Opal Rose raised more than £900 by doing the walk. MORE: Colwyn Bay Pride 2025 to feature The Vivienne tribute – what to expect They added: "Drag is art, drag is performance, and drag brings a lot more to this cruel world that what people think!" It has been an eventful year for Opal Rose, having been crowned the 2025 North Wales Cabaret Crown winner last month, earning a spot on the line-up of a future Evening with Royalty show hosted by The Royal Serenity. After the competition, The Royal Serenity said: "Opal Rose is such a worthy winner. She carried herself with such grace and genuine kindness throughout the competition which is so important to the Evening With Royalty family. "Watching her perform you would never have guessed it was her first (semi-final) and second (final) time performing. She treated that stage like it was her second home." Both The Royal Serenity and Opal Rose will be at The Station Inn on Sunday to perform at the official Colwyn Bay Pride After Party organised by Wackadoo Events.
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Swindon and Wiltshire Pride: Volunteers and stall-holders needed
Volunteers and stall-holders are needed for this year's Swindon and Wiltshire event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community will return to GWR Park in Swindon on 9 say they need volunteers to help run the event, with applications for stall-holders now open.A "wide-ranging" line-up has been teased for the event, which is in its 17th year. One of the event's organisers, Andy Midwinter, said more people have been attending each year, with 10,000 people going in 2024."Pride has become more important," Mr Midwinter said. "We're always looking for a safe space for people to be themselves among like-minded friends." Mr Midwinter said organisers are not yet at the stage where they can announce the line-up, but said it will be "very wide-ranging".Last year's event saw performances from Sonia, The Cheeky Girls and The Royal Serenity among others. 'Busy and vibrant' Volunteers are needed to join the event's committee, helping with event coordination, communications, social media and community are also open for cold food and snack vendors, retail, crafts and activities, as well as stalls for business, public services, charities and other Midwinter said: "Last year our marketplace area was such a busy and vibrant area, this year we're looking for any local charities or businesses to get involved again."Charities and businesses have until 28 April to apply for a stall.
