Latest News! July 2010
A message from
Lynne Featherstone MP, Minister for Equalities
“I am sorry that I am not able to join you this year as Sparkle celebrates its sixth anniversary. Sparkle is an important occasion – where the trans community works together in celebration.
It's wonderful for the community to take time to celebrate the huge steps forward you have achieved ...
I wish Sparkle and everyone who is there a brilliant weekend”
A Successful sixth year!
Sparkle 2010 was the biggest and best to date - the weather was dry and warm and with more stalls and stands in the park the Saturday afternoon festivities were great fun - the talks and workshops went well too and we had lots of positive feedback from many attending. See our report/press-release for Sparkle 2010
Your Comments on Sparkle 2010:
" My first outing ever (after many many years dressing in private) ... I had the most brilliant time and met the most friendly, interesting, helpful thoughtful and wonderful people I could ever meet. The event is sensational and I hope it continues to be a huge success ..." Suzy
“ It was an incredible experience. I went this year for the second time and for me it was ten times as good as the first, and that was good too." Janella
“ This year was my first Sparkle and the welcome I received was overwhelming." Afon
" This year was my first Sparkle but it definitely won't be the last, I can't remember the last time I've had so much fun." Sarah W.
The Sparkle team are now taking a well-deserved rest, but we will be back at the start of 2011 to re-launch this web site with details of next years' event.
The Seventh Sparkle: 8th - 10th July 2011