Manchester Pride 2002: Monday
Monday, 26 August 2002

It's Monday morning, and you're well rested from a relaxing sunday spent reading the papers. You got to bed early and you're refreshed and ready for a new week. Either that or you'

Manchester Pride 2002: Sunday
Sunday, 25 August 2002

It's Sunday. A day of rest. Or, perhaps, a day of manic drinking and jumping around madly? Yes, I think that'd be more appropriate. So off to Velvet for a bit, then on to Essential.

Manchester Pride 2002: Petit Blanc
Saturday, 24 August 2002

We seem to be getting this Manchester Mardi Gras thing down to a fine art these days. Petit Blanc is our restaurant of choice not least because we get a private room, fantastic food and the staff put

Manchester Pride 2002: University Challenge
Saturday, 24 August 2002

The highlight of the gay calendar... or at least one of them. The student union gets converted into a superclub, with about five or six dance areas. Fan-bloody-tastic stage shows and heaving with gorg

Manchester Pride 2002: Arrival
Friday, 23 August 2002

The arduous journey from Brighton to Manchester is a disaster waiting to happen. What d'you mean you can't re-issue the ticket? Oh, bloody hell. I'll just buy another one then. Grrr.

Manchester Pride 2002: Friday Night
Friday, 23 August 2002

Essential then, anyone?

Manchester Pride 2002: The Parade
Friday, 23 August 2002

Like no other in the UK... The parade at Manchester Mardi Gras is always spectacular. Fantastic effort!