#08 - Andy Train: Pandemic, Performing, Self Employment, Alcohol, Addiction, the LGBT+ Community & Pride in Hull

Matt talks to Andy Train, chair of the Hull & East Riding LGBT+ Forum, the Co-Founder and Co-Chair UK Pride Organisers Network, Trustee, Creative Director & Co-Vice Chair of Pride in Hull, an InterPride Global Advisory Council Member for the British Isles, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, The president of the Joint War Organisation, Hull's Gold man and Sir Topham Hatt, a fictional character in The Railway Series books, featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, written by the Reverend W. Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry.

Andy candidly talks about his nursing background, working during the pandemic, coming out at 32, gender pronouns, alcohol and addiction, the LGBT+ community and the upcoming Pride in Hull festival.

Pride in Hull is a registered charity, run by a small committee of volunteers on a not-for-profit basis. Members of the team have been involved in Pride in the city since the very first event in 2002. This year Pride celebrates its 21st Birthday! with two amazing celebrations happening on one day, in Queen’s Gardens- Hull.

For more information visit: https://prideinhull.co.uk/

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