Europride

Juicelog Sat 010706: Ten years ago today was when I first went to London Pride. Luckily I still have the memory of my first time. Pride back then was different to what it is now. As a fairly naïve twenty year old I remembered how astonished I was by the whole thing. From getting onto a train carriage jam packed full of queers blowing their whistles to the actual festival at Victoria Park.

Back then I was quite a different person to the individual I am today. At that time I was a geeky looking chemistry student who never drunk any alcohol, was not very sociable and not a very confident person. Due to not being out at university I ended being dragged by the scruff of my white lab jacket by a languages lecturer at UCL into the world of hanky codes and Soho (which had around 8 gay bars / pubs). Unfortunately I have lost contact with this person and his lil’ posse but would love to see him again.

With the shift of the political arena, Pride itself has morphed itself into a day of colourful outfits and partying. A decade later I still find myself being looking forward to the day’s events. I hope to see many of you fantastic folks in ten years time.....

Christen & Juicy:


Londan, Claire, Joe, Nigel & Christen:


Clitty & Juicy:


Londan & Christen:

Leaf dude & Juicy:


Londan, Joe & Claire:


Juicy & Cute Copper: