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Drag Queen Story Hour at Queer Lit
Proud 2 b are running a Drag Queen Story Hour at Queer Lit in August, and It’s £5 a ticket.All of the money goes straight to Proud 2 b Parents to support the charity, and their Proud Fest over Pride weekend, Queer Lit and Aida H Dee have kindly offered us their space, time and energy for free, a massive help to us as a growing charity. Ticket link – Drag Queen Story Hour UK with Aida H Dee Tickets, Sunday 9 August • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Eventbrite Card holders will also enjoy 10% discount at the bar too via https://vip.canal-st.co.uk/
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Drag Queen Story Hour at Queer Lit
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