Queer Orcades
@queerorcades.bsky.social
[Formerly Orkney Pride] Promoting diversity and equality throughout the Orkney Isles. Home of the Annual Pride Event, and so much more...
It's Pride History Month!
There's plenty to do, starting with a Movement Workshop at Move Orkney - hosted by Lauren Jamieson. Thats Wednesday 4th at 6:30pm, so make sure to book a space if you're keen!
Then, the Phoenix Cinema is screening The History of Sound - a queer...
There's plenty to do, starting with a Movement Workshop at Move Orkney - hosted by Lauren Jamieson. Thats Wednesday 4th at 6:30pm, so make sure to book a space if you're keen!
Then, the Phoenix Cinema is screening The History of Sound - a queer...
February 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It's Pride History Month!
There's plenty to do, starting with a Movement Workshop at Move Orkney - hosted by Lauren Jamieson. Thats Wednesday 4th at 6:30pm, so make sure to book a space if you're keen!
Then, the Phoenix Cinema is screening The History of Sound - a queer...
There's plenty to do, starting with a Movement Workshop at Move Orkney - hosted by Lauren Jamieson. Thats Wednesday 4th at 6:30pm, so make sure to book a space if you're keen!
Then, the Phoenix Cinema is screening The History of Sound - a queer...
Thank You, Next...
It's now been a full week since our 90s/00s disco and we'd like to give our sincerest thanks to those of you who came along. It seems a good time was had by all!
We're still working on our next event, but...
It's now been a full week since our 90s/00s disco and we'd like to give our sincerest thanks to those of you who came along. It seems a good time was had by all!
We're still working on our next event, but...
January 25, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Thank You, Next...
It's now been a full week since our 90s/00s disco and we'd like to give our sincerest thanks to those of you who came along. It seems a good time was had by all!
We're still working on our next event, but...
It's now been a full week since our 90s/00s disco and we'd like to give our sincerest thanks to those of you who came along. It seems a good time was had by all!
We're still working on our next event, but...
New year, new interview!
Our very own Beatrice was back in the recording booth to discuss our rebrand, what it means for the team and what pride means to her.
Check it out at 26 mins, be sure to follow all the socials (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky) for future updates...
Our very own Beatrice was back in the recording booth to discuss our rebrand, what it means for the team and what pride means to her.
Check it out at 26 mins, be sure to follow all the socials (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky) for future updates...
January 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
New year, new interview!
Our very own Beatrice was back in the recording booth to discuss our rebrand, what it means for the team and what pride means to her.
Check it out at 26 mins, be sure to follow all the socials (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky) for future updates...
Our very own Beatrice was back in the recording booth to discuss our rebrand, what it means for the team and what pride means to her.
Check it out at 26 mins, be sure to follow all the socials (Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky) for future updates...
ORKNEY PRIDE - AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
ORKNEY PRIDE - AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
We're full of festive joy🎄
More importantly, we want to thank you for a fantastic year! It's been a non-stop whirlwind of excitement and we do hope you'll join us for more in the year to come...starting with our 90's/00's Disco on January 17th. (1/2)
More importantly, we want to thank you for a fantastic year! It's been a non-stop whirlwind of excitement and we do hope you'll join us for more in the year to come...starting with our 90's/00's Disco on January 17th. (1/2)
December 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We're full of festive joy🎄
More importantly, we want to thank you for a fantastic year! It's been a non-stop whirlwind of excitement and we do hope you'll join us for more in the year to come...starting with our 90's/00's Disco on January 17th. (1/2)
More importantly, we want to thank you for a fantastic year! It's been a non-stop whirlwind of excitement and we do hope you'll join us for more in the year to come...starting with our 90's/00's Disco on January 17th. (1/2)
Another new year, another party!
That's right. We had so much fun dancing the night away to Chappell Roan at the start of 2025, that we've elected to begin 2026 with a night of non-stop classic hits.
We'd appreciate a little money at the door, but whatever you donate we'll make sure to bring...
That's right. We had so much fun dancing the night away to Chappell Roan at the start of 2025, that we've elected to begin 2026 with a night of non-stop classic hits.
We'd appreciate a little money at the door, but whatever you donate we'll make sure to bring...
December 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Another new year, another party!
That's right. We had so much fun dancing the night away to Chappell Roan at the start of 2025, that we've elected to begin 2026 with a night of non-stop classic hits.
We'd appreciate a little money at the door, but whatever you donate we'll make sure to bring...
That's right. We had so much fun dancing the night away to Chappell Roan at the start of 2025, that we've elected to begin 2026 with a night of non-stop classic hits.
We'd appreciate a little money at the door, but whatever you donate we'll make sure to bring...
A little good news!
The lovely Michele Nicholls made and auctioned off this adorable bear (crafted using the colours of the trans flag) and raised £120, which she has generously donated to us
We are so grateful for this gift, especially given how rough this year has been for those in our community
The lovely Michele Nicholls made and auctioned off this adorable bear (crafted using the colours of the trans flag) and raised £120, which she has generously donated to us
We are so grateful for this gift, especially given how rough this year has been for those in our community
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A little good news!
The lovely Michele Nicholls made and auctioned off this adorable bear (crafted using the colours of the trans flag) and raised £120, which she has generously donated to us
We are so grateful for this gift, especially given how rough this year has been for those in our community
The lovely Michele Nicholls made and auctioned off this adorable bear (crafted using the colours of the trans flag) and raised £120, which she has generously donated to us
We are so grateful for this gift, especially given how rough this year has been for those in our community
This TDoR, like so many days before, we mourn those we have lost and recognise those who are still with us.
It's our sincerest hope that, someday soon, the fight for the right to exist will cease and that there will be enough of us around to appreciate it.
Take care of yourselves.
💙💖🤍💖💙
It's our sincerest hope that, someday soon, the fight for the right to exist will cease and that there will be enough of us around to appreciate it.
Take care of yourselves.
💙💖🤍💖💙
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This TDoR, like so many days before, we mourn those we have lost and recognise those who are still with us.
It's our sincerest hope that, someday soon, the fight for the right to exist will cease and that there will be enough of us around to appreciate it.
Take care of yourselves.
💙💖🤍💖💙
It's our sincerest hope that, someday soon, the fight for the right to exist will cease and that there will be enough of us around to appreciate it.
Take care of yourselves.
💙💖🤍💖💙
Today, on Remembrance Day, the lovely and considerate Angela laid a wreath to honour all those who were affected by the war.
We remember them today and always.
We remember them today and always.
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today, on Remembrance Day, the lovely and considerate Angela laid a wreath to honour all those who were affected by the war.
We remember them today and always.
We remember them today and always.
Important update from our friends over at the St Dragnus Committee regarding next week's show!!
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Important update from our friends over at the St Dragnus Committee regarding next week's show!!
"Keep 'em peeled! 👀
Our promo gremlins have been on the street today, handing out these gorgeous posters to anyone who'd have them. They feature QR codes that'll take you straight to the e-tickets and all the other details you could possibly need.
See you soon,
The St Dragnus Committee"
Our promo gremlins have been on the street today, handing out these gorgeous posters to anyone who'd have them. They feature QR codes that'll take you straight to the e-tickets and all the other details you could possibly need.
See you soon,
The St Dragnus Committee"
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"Keep 'em peeled! 👀
Our promo gremlins have been on the street today, handing out these gorgeous posters to anyone who'd have them. They feature QR codes that'll take you straight to the e-tickets and all the other details you could possibly need.
See you soon,
The St Dragnus Committee"
Our promo gremlins have been on the street today, handing out these gorgeous posters to anyone who'd have them. They feature QR codes that'll take you straight to the e-tickets and all the other details you could possibly need.
See you soon,
The St Dragnus Committee"
Have you heard the good news???
October 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Have you heard the good news???
UHI Fresher's Fair!
We're in the theatre at the end of the corridor this year. Here until 3pm so come say hi 😊
We're in the theatre at the end of the corridor this year. Here until 3pm so come say hi 😊
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
UHI Fresher's Fair!
We're in the theatre at the end of the corridor this year. Here until 3pm so come say hi 😊
We're in the theatre at the end of the corridor this year. Here until 3pm so come say hi 😊
Early start for our chairperson, who is attending a conference on the charity's behalf today.
While she's doing that, you can learn more at SuicidePrevention.scot
While she's doing that, you can learn more at SuicidePrevention.scot
September 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Early start for our chairperson, who is attending a conference on the charity's behalf today.
While she's doing that, you can learn more at SuicidePrevention.scot
While she's doing that, you can learn more at SuicidePrevention.scot
UPCOMING PROTEST:
- Orkney Vigil in solidarity with the Stop Trump march
- Wednesday 17th September, 5.30pm outside St Magnus Cathedral
Oganisers are asking that you bring banners and flags that represent the variety of causes that you feel Trump and the MAGA Republicans are destroying...
- Orkney Vigil in solidarity with the Stop Trump march
- Wednesday 17th September, 5.30pm outside St Magnus Cathedral
Oganisers are asking that you bring banners and flags that represent the variety of causes that you feel Trump and the MAGA Republicans are destroying...
September 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
UPCOMING PROTEST:
- Orkney Vigil in solidarity with the Stop Trump march
- Wednesday 17th September, 5.30pm outside St Magnus Cathedral
Oganisers are asking that you bring banners and flags that represent the variety of causes that you feel Trump and the MAGA Republicans are destroying...
- Orkney Vigil in solidarity with the Stop Trump march
- Wednesday 17th September, 5.30pm outside St Magnus Cathedral
Oganisers are asking that you bring banners and flags that represent the variety of causes that you feel Trump and the MAGA Republicans are destroying...
...We're very excited for the year ahead and can't wait to share it with you!
(Pictured L-R: committee members Beatrice Copland, Kevin Johnston, Charlie Stead, Esmeémiljia Mackenna)
💕
(Pictured L-R: committee members Beatrice Copland, Kevin Johnston, Charlie Stead, Esmeémiljia Mackenna)
💕
September 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
...We're very excited for the year ahead and can't wait to share it with you!
(Pictured L-R: committee members Beatrice Copland, Kevin Johnston, Charlie Stead, Esmeémiljia Mackenna)
💕
(Pictured L-R: committee members Beatrice Copland, Kevin Johnston, Charlie Stead, Esmeémiljia Mackenna)
💕
QUEER CINEMA NEWS!!
You know the story, you know the songs, you know the heckles...now experience them in your local theatre!!
Celebrate 50 gaily glorious years of Richard O'Briens marvelous musical - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!
Screening next Friday 👄🥂
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
You know the story, you know the songs, you know the heckles...now experience them in your local theatre!!
Celebrate 50 gaily glorious years of Richard O'Briens marvelous musical - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!
Screening next Friday 👄🥂
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
August 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
QUEER CINEMA NEWS!!
You know the story, you know the songs, you know the heckles...now experience them in your local theatre!!
Celebrate 50 gaily glorious years of Richard O'Briens marvelous musical - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!
Screening next Friday 👄🥂
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
You know the story, you know the songs, you know the heckles...now experience them in your local theatre!!
Celebrate 50 gaily glorious years of Richard O'Briens marvelous musical - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!
Screening next Friday 👄🥂
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
The AGM is THIS MONTH!
If you've ever wanted to get involved, there's no better place OR time. We're looking to expand our charitable efforts over the next year, so we're looking for some new committee members to make our dreams come true!
...
If you've ever wanted to get involved, there's no better place OR time. We're looking to expand our charitable efforts over the next year, so we're looking for some new committee members to make our dreams come true!
...
August 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The AGM is THIS MONTH!
If you've ever wanted to get involved, there's no better place OR time. We're looking to expand our charitable efforts over the next year, so we're looking for some new committee members to make our dreams come true!
...
If you've ever wanted to get involved, there's no better place OR time. We're looking to expand our charitable efforts over the next year, so we're looking for some new committee members to make our dreams come true!
...
AGM PROMO BEGINS!
Yes, that's us in this weeks Orcadian letting you know where you can find us next.
If you'd like to see what we've been up to, see what we've got coming up, or even get involved (volunteers more than welcome) then please do pop along to the back bar of The Ola in a month's time.💕
Yes, that's us in this weeks Orcadian letting you know where you can find us next.
If you'd like to see what we've been up to, see what we've got coming up, or even get involved (volunteers more than welcome) then please do pop along to the back bar of The Ola in a month's time.💕
July 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
AGM PROMO BEGINS!
Yes, that's us in this weeks Orcadian letting you know where you can find us next.
If you'd like to see what we've been up to, see what we've got coming up, or even get involved (volunteers more than welcome) then please do pop along to the back bar of The Ola in a month's time.💕
Yes, that's us in this weeks Orcadian letting you know where you can find us next.
If you'd like to see what we've been up to, see what we've got coming up, or even get involved (volunteers more than welcome) then please do pop along to the back bar of The Ola in a month's time.💕
CINEMA SCREENING
As Pride Month comes to a close, The Phoenix Cinema have one more treat up their sleeves...
Incidentally, the beloved classic happens to be turning thirty this year.
How very!
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
As Pride Month comes to a close, The Phoenix Cinema have one more treat up their sleeves...
Incidentally, the beloved classic happens to be turning thirty this year.
How very!
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
June 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
CINEMA SCREENING
As Pride Month comes to a close, The Phoenix Cinema have one more treat up their sleeves...
Incidentally, the beloved classic happens to be turning thirty this year.
How very!
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
As Pride Month comes to a close, The Phoenix Cinema have one more treat up their sleeves...
Incidentally, the beloved classic happens to be turning thirty this year.
How very!
pickaquoy.co.uk/events/whats...
Award-winning sci-fi anyone?
Harry Josephine Giles' Deep Wheel Orcadia, winner of the 2022 Arthur C Clarke Award, has been adapted for the stage and is making its way home.
You can catch this live performance, as part of the St Magnus Festival, on June 26th at 9pm in the Orkney Theatre...
Harry Josephine Giles' Deep Wheel Orcadia, winner of the 2022 Arthur C Clarke Award, has been adapted for the stage and is making its way home.
You can catch this live performance, as part of the St Magnus Festival, on June 26th at 9pm in the Orkney Theatre...
June 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Award-winning sci-fi anyone?
Harry Josephine Giles' Deep Wheel Orcadia, winner of the 2022 Arthur C Clarke Award, has been adapted for the stage and is making its way home.
You can catch this live performance, as part of the St Magnus Festival, on June 26th at 9pm in the Orkney Theatre...
Harry Josephine Giles' Deep Wheel Orcadia, winner of the 2022 Arthur C Clarke Award, has been adapted for the stage and is making its way home.
You can catch this live performance, as part of the St Magnus Festival, on June 26th at 9pm in the Orkney Theatre...
An unexpected gift!
A huge thanks to the two lads who poped along on Saturday with a box of goodies for us.
Amidst the chaos, we lost your names, but if you're out there please to give us a shout so we can shill you properly.
Little things like this are appreciated a whole lot so thank you!
A huge thanks to the two lads who poped along on Saturday with a box of goodies for us.
Amidst the chaos, we lost your names, but if you're out there please to give us a shout so we can shill you properly.
Little things like this are appreciated a whole lot so thank you!
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
An unexpected gift!
A huge thanks to the two lads who poped along on Saturday with a box of goodies for us.
Amidst the chaos, we lost your names, but if you're out there please to give us a shout so we can shill you properly.
Little things like this are appreciated a whole lot so thank you!
A huge thanks to the two lads who poped along on Saturday with a box of goodies for us.
Amidst the chaos, we lost your names, but if you're out there please to give us a shout so we can shill you properly.
Little things like this are appreciated a whole lot so thank you!
CINEMA SCREENING
"A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for IVF treatments for her. What could go wrong?
THE WEDDING BANQUET, the fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, Award-winning rom-com, is showing TODAY at 1pm and THURSDAY at 8pm!"
"A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for IVF treatments for her. What could go wrong?
THE WEDDING BANQUET, the fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, Award-winning rom-com, is showing TODAY at 1pm and THURSDAY at 8pm!"
June 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
CINEMA SCREENING
"A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for IVF treatments for her. What could go wrong?
THE WEDDING BANQUET, the fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, Award-winning rom-com, is showing TODAY at 1pm and THURSDAY at 8pm!"
"A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for IVF treatments for her. What could go wrong?
THE WEDDING BANQUET, the fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, Award-winning rom-com, is showing TODAY at 1pm and THURSDAY at 8pm!"
3...2...1...DRAW!
The winners of our raffle have now been selected at random and contacted regarding delivery/collection.
Congratulations to those lucky few and thank you to those who purchased tickets!
50% of the proceeds have been gifted to our friend Esméemilja to help fund their top surgery.
The winners of our raffle have now been selected at random and contacted regarding delivery/collection.
Congratulations to those lucky few and thank you to those who purchased tickets!
50% of the proceeds have been gifted to our friend Esméemilja to help fund their top surgery.
June 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
3...2...1...DRAW!
The winners of our raffle have now been selected at random and contacted regarding delivery/collection.
Congratulations to those lucky few and thank you to those who purchased tickets!
50% of the proceeds have been gifted to our friend Esméemilja to help fund their top surgery.
The winners of our raffle have now been selected at random and contacted regarding delivery/collection.
Congratulations to those lucky few and thank you to those who purchased tickets!
50% of the proceeds have been gifted to our friend Esméemilja to help fund their top surgery.
