The Q Word

17/12/2024

17/12/2024

In January, High Peak Pride will be launching twice-monthly swimming sessions for trans and other gender-nonconforming people. Supported by the Randal Charitable Foundation and Foundation Derbyshire, these sessions will be held in the New Mills Pool.

02/12/2024

30/11/2024

Our latest episode of The Q Word is out now! We speak with Sally from Body Positive and Josh and Jay from Sparkle. We discuss the support Body Positive offers to people living with HIV and AIDS, reflect on World AIDS Day, and celebrate 20 years of Sparkle. We also cover some of the challenges facing the transgender community today.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

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15/11/2024

31/08/2024

🏳️‍🌈 We are back this Sunday🎶

On this months show we have the brilliant Emma Goswell in to talk about her podcast & book “Coming Out Stories”. Plus we speak to Alsager Pride about the importance of grassroots charities. Not forget the latest LGBT news and fab music too.

Plus its time to spill the tea on your first music purchases:

1️⃣ What was the first single you ever bought?

2️⃣ What was the first full album you owned?

Drop your answers below! Include the year if you remember.
Did these tracks shape your identity? Are any q***r anthems? Share your story!

Don't miss this Sunday's Show LIVE! 1st September 8pm🏳️‍🌈

📻 Listen live on Churnet Sound - available on DAB across Staffordshire & Cheshire, your smart speaker or online at churnetsound.co.uk.

🎧 Missed previous shows? Catch up now! just search 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗤 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 wherever you listen to your podcasts. Visit our website at theqword.co.uk for additional content and information.

15/08/2024

🌈 The Q Word August Edition: It's a Big One! 🎉
PART 1 OUT NOW wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

Join Garry & Gordie for the first half of this epic two-part journey through LGBTQ+ life and culture,

Coming up in this episode:

🗞️ Latest LGBTQ+ news
🏳️‍🌈 Vibrant Congleton Pride highlights
⛵ We talk to a lovely couple who took the plunge for a life on the waves—well, the canals, Youtubers Foxes Afloat Colin and Shaun talk about mental health and living stress-free.🦊
👑 Also we find out about International Drag Day with Stella Black

And that's just the beginning! Tune in for an episode packed with pride, inspiration, and community spirit. Don't miss Part 2, coming soon! Like and subscribe, and we will notify you when the next episode is released.

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Welcome to The Q Word, your monthly dive into LGBTQ+ life and culture with your hosts Garry & Gordie. Coming up in part 1: On this month's show, we first talk to a lovely couple who took the plunge for a life on the waves—well, the canals. We speak to Youtubers Foxes Afloat Colin and Shaun about m...

10/08/2024

Wishing Stafford Pride all the best for their 1st Pride today from The Q Word 🫶❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🫶