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Meet the Committee / Lynn Tracy Durrant
Copywriter & Membership
When did you become a committee member?
At the AGM meeting in December 2009
What other volunteering
work have you done?
None — This is my first time volunteering
When/Where did you hear about Reading Pride?
I went to school with Lorna. I came back from Florida in
July 2009 after being out there since September 2003 just to enquire about dates, time, cost etc of pride. But I decided to actually help out and set up Pride. But as I never been to Reading Pride I decided to attented the event. However, in the future I
will help set up the event and help out on the actual day.
What have you done for Reading Pride in the past?
Volunteer to help set up Pride
What do you do for Reading Pride now?
I do the copywriting, checking text for grammer, spelling. Also I write small paragraphs on specific articles.
How has volunteering for
Reading Pride benefited your personal/professional development?
It has been a huge eye opener to how big the LGBT community is now in the UK, as before I left the UK in 2003 I wasn't aware of this. Also the dedication and committment of the
whole of Reading Pride Committee.
Would you recommend volunteering for Reading Pride?
Absolutley. This great event can only exist with dedication of all the volunteers with different
talents and ideas.
What is your best Reading Pride moment?
Has to be actually attending my first Pride event and meeting everyone involved.
