First Malton Pride was a sell out success

The first Malton Pride event which was held at The Ham and Cheese, Scagglethorpe last Saturday, was hailed a huge success as tickets sold out days in advance.

The event organiser’s Claire Marsh from the Ham and Cheese, Lucy Alexander and Nicole Vogwill from Nicole Vogwill Photography pulled together the event in only a few weeks and the response was amazing.

Nicole Vogwill said. “What started as discussion for a small event to launch my new empowerment photography studio in Malton, turned into this amazing, first of its kind, Malton Pride celebration”

“We were a little nervous to see what the response would be, but in days of tickets going on sale we knew it was going to be great”.

The event saw performances from local singer, Em Louise, accompanied by Chris Austin, and entertainment from two larger than life Drag Queens, Clair Mydia and Sylvia Sukalot.

The event raised close to £2500 In aid of the Bring Out Dementia programme run by LGBT Foundation, with raffle tickets still on sale until July 31.

The charity was chosen by Claire Marsh due to personal circumstances.  The Bring out Dementia programme will provide specialised support and training for those caring for people living with Dementia in the LGBTQ+ community.

More information can be found at www.lgbt.foundation

Lucy Alexander said. “Thanks to the overwhelming response of raffle prize donations and the turnout at the event, we’re looking to do something bigger and better next year.”