RCT Pride

05/09/2026

Supporting Pride in the Port — Hosts of UK Pride 2026
Yn cefnogi Pride in the Port — Lletywyr UK Pride 2026

05/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 GOOD LUCK, NEWPORT PRIDE! | POB LWC, PRIDE CASNEWYDD! 🏳️‍🌈

RCT Pride would like to wish everyone at Newport Pride a fantastic day as they host UK Pride across Newport today!

We hope the organisers, volunteers, performers, community groups and everyone attending have an incredible and memorable celebration. Have an amazing Pride, Newport! 🌈

🏳️‍🌈 Pob lwc, Newport Pride!

Hoffai RCT Pride ddymuno diwrnod gwych i bawb yn Newport Pride wrth iddynt gynnal UK Pride ledled Casnewydd heddiw!

Gobeithiwn y bydd y trefnwyr, gwirfoddolwyr, perfformwyr, grwpiau cymunedol a phawb sy’n mynychu yn cael dathliad anhygoel a chofiadwy. Mwynhewch Pride, Casnewydd! 🌈

04/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ PLEASE SIGN & SHARE | LLOFNODWCH A RHANNWCH 🏳️‍⚧️

A Senedd petition is now live calling for the immediate unfreezing of gender-affirming surgeries in Wales and protection for patients whose care through the Welsh Gender Service has been disrupted.

RCT Pride stands firmly with our trans community. Every signature matters — please sign and share as widely as you can. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/247110

🏳️‍⚧️ Mae deiseb i’r Senedd bellach yn fyw yn galw am ailddechrau llawdriniaethau cadarnhau rhywedd yng Nghymru ar unwaith ac amddiffyn cleifion y mae eu gofal drwy Wasanaeth Rhywedd Cymru wedi’i amharu.

Mae RCT Pride yn sefyll yn gadarn gyda’n cymuned draws. Mae pob llofnod yn bwysig — llofnodwch a rhannwch mor eang â phosibl. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/247110

We call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to direct the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to: Immediately unfreeze scheduled and approved gender-affirming surgeries for patients who have already completed assessments. Ensure that any ongoing clinical review is conducted concurrently w...

03/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Proud to stand together.

We’re proud to stand alongside Merthyr Pride, Squirrel Friends and Keelan Williams in support of our trans siblings during this incredibly difficult time.

To every trans person feeling worried, uncertain or let down right now: RCT Pride stands with you. Always. 🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍⚧️ Yn falch o sefyll gyda’n gilydd.

Rydym yn falch o sefyll ochr yn ochr â Merthyr Pride, Squirrel Friends a Keelan Williams i gefnogi ein brodyr, chwiorydd a’n cymrodyr traws yn ystod y cyfnod anodd iawn hwn.

I bob person traws sy’n teimlo’n bryderus, yn ansicr neu wedi’i siomi ar hyn o bryd: mae RCT Pride yn sefyll gyda chi. Bob amser. 🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍⚧️ The message from Merthyr Tydfil is clear: Trans rights are human rights!

Thank you to Keelan Tre Williams for organising tonight’s protest over the stoppage at the Welsh Gender Service.

We stand with our trans siblings.



Squirrel Friends - A Transgender Network Pride Cymru European Pride Organisers Association InterPride - The International Association of Pride Organizers UK Pride Organisers Network

03/09/2026

Congratulations Aled! 🎉

Llongyfarchiadau Aled! 🎉

Mae’n bleser mawr gennym groesawu Aled Illtud Humphreys fel Prif Weithredwr newydd Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf. Yn enedigol ac wedi ei fagu yn Rhondda Cynon Taf, mae gan Aled gysylltiad dwfn â’r ardal, ei chymunedau a’r Gymraeg. Gyda phrofiad helaeth o weithio mewn rolau cymunedol ac ymrwymiad cryf i hyrwyddo’r Gymraeg, rydym yn falch iawn ei fod yn ymuno â’r Fenter i arwain y sefydliad i’r bennod nesaf. Darllenwch ychydig eiriau gan Aled am ei gefndir, ei weledigaeth a’i obeithion ar gyfer y dyfodol ar ein gwefan: https://menteriaith.cymru/croeso-aled-humphreys-prif-weithredwr-newydd-menter-iaith-rhondda-cynon-taf-welcome-aled-humphreys-the-new-chief-executive-of-menter-iaith-rhondda-cynon-taf/

We are delighted to welcome Aled Illtud Humphreys as the new Chief Executive of Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf. Born and raised in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Aled has a deep-rooted connection to the area, its communities and the Welsh language. With extensive experience in community-focused roles and a strong commitment to promoting Welsh, we are thrilled that he is joining the Menter to lead the organisation into its next chapter. Read a few words from Aled about his background, his vision, and his hopes for the future on our website: https://menteriaith.cymru/croeso-aled-humphreys-prif-weithredwr-newydd-menter-iaith-rhondda-cynon-taf-welcome-aled-humphreys-the-new-chief-executive-of-menter-iaith-rhondda-cynon-taf/

02/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans healthcare is healthcare.

RCT Pride has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care following the temporary suspension of parts of the gender-affirming surgery pathway through the Welsh Gender Service.

Behind every cancelled appointment, assessment or surgery is a person whose life has been put on hold.

We’re asking for answers, transparency and urgent reassurance for everyone affected.

Our community deserves to be heard. 🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍⚧️ Mae gofal iechyd traws yn ofal iechyd.

Mae RCT Pride wedi ysgrifennu at Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol yn dilyn atal dros dro ar rannau o’r llwybr llawdriniaethau cadarnhau rhywedd drwy Wasanaeth Rhywedd Cymru.

Y tu ôl i bob apwyntiad, asesiad neu lawdriniaeth sydd wedi’i ganslo mae person y mae ei fywyd wedi’i roi ar stop.

Rydym yn gofyn am atebion, tryloywder a sicrwydd brys i bawb yr effeithir arnynt.

Mae ein cymuned yn haeddu cael ei chlywed. 🏳️‍⚧️

02/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ PLEASE SUPPORT SALEM | CEFNOGWCH SALEM 🏳️‍⚧️

Salem is a 19-year-old trans man from South Wales who has been directly affected by the current pause in surgical referrals through the Welsh Gender Service.

After waiting for top surgery since he was 14, Salem was due to receive his surgical referral on 3 September. Following the pause, that referral will now not happen as planned.

After years of waiting, and more than a year waiting specifically for the appointment at which his referral was expected, this news has understandably had a huge impact.

Salem is now fundraising to access top surgery privately, with funds helping towards the surgery itself as well as associated travel and other essential costs.

And in an incredible act of solidarity, Salem has pledged that any money raised beyond what he needs will be donated to surgery funds for other trans people in Wales affected by the same situation.

RCT Pride stands with Salem and with everyone whose care has been disrupted by the current pause.

If you can donate, please do. If you can't, sharing Salem's fundraiser can make a real difference. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

CEFNOGWCH SALEM | PLEASE SUPPORT SALEM

Mae Salem yn ddyn traws 19 oed o Dde Cymru sydd wedi cael ei effeithio'n uniongyrchol gan yr oedi presennol mewn atgyfeiriadau llawfeddygol drwy Wasanaeth Rhywedd Cymru.

Ar ôl aros am lawdriniaeth ar ei frest ers pan oedd yn 14 oed, roedd Salem i fod i dderbyn ei atgyfeiriad llawfeddygol ar 3 Medi. O ganlyniad i'r oedi, ni fydd yr atgyfeiriad hwnnw bellach yn digwydd fel y cynlluniwyd.

Ar ôl blynyddoedd o aros, a mwy na blwyddyn yn aros yn benodol am yr apwyntiad lle'r oedd yn disgwyl cael ei atgyfeirio, mae'r newyddion hwn wedi cael effaith enfawr.

Mae Salem bellach yn codi a***n i gael llawdriniaeth breifat, gyda'r a***n yn cyfrannu at gost y llawdriniaeth yn ogystal â theithio a chostau hanfodol cysylltiedig.

Ac mewn gweithred anhygoel o undod, mae Salem wedi addo y bydd unrhyw a***n sy'n weddill ar ôl talu ei gostau yn cael ei roi i gronfeydd llawdriniaeth pobl draws eraill yng Nghymru sydd wedi'u heffeithio gan yr un sefyllfa.

Mae RCT Pride yn sefyll gyda Salem a phawb y mae'r oedi presennol wedi tarfu ar eu gofal.

Os gallwch gyfrannu, gwnewch hynny. Os na allwch, gall rhannu ymgyrch Salem wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://chuffed.org/project/198426-help-salem-get-top-surgery

01/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Q***R CRAFT CLUB IS BACK! 🧶✂️

Looking for a friendly, relaxed LGBTQ+ space where you can get creative, meet new people and have a good natter? Our friends at Q***r Craft Club Pontypridd have their next meet-up coming up!

📅 17 September 2026
⏰ 6pm–9pm
📍 Otley Brewpub & Kitchen, Pontypridd
🔞 18+

Bring along whatever you’re working on — knitting, crochet, drawing, sewing, colouring or something completely different. Whether you’re a crafting pro or just fancy giving something a go, you’ll be very welcome! 🌈

RCT Pride is delighted to support more q***r spaces bringing our community together across Pontypridd and RCT. 💜

🏳️‍🌈 MAE’R CLWB CREFFT CWIAR YN ÔL! 🧶✂️

Chwilio am le LGBTQ+ cyfeillgar a hamddenol lle gallwch fod yn greadigol, cwrdd â phobl newydd a chael sgwrs? Mae ein ffrindiau yn Q***r Craft Club Pontypridd yn cynnal eu cyfarfod nesaf!

📅 17 Medi 2026
⏰ 6pm–9pm
📍 Otley Brewpub & Kitchen, Pontypridd
🔞 18+

Dewch â pha bynnag brosiect rydych chi’n gweithio arno — gwau, crosio, darlunio, gwnïo, lliwio neu rywbeth hollol wahanol. P’un a ydych chi’n grefftwr profiadol neu eisiau rhoi cynnig ar rywbeth newydd, bydd croeso cynnes i chi! 🌈

Mae RCT Pride wrth ei fodd yn cefnogi mwy o fannau cwiar sy’n dod â’n cymuned ynghyd ledled Pontypridd ac RCT. 💜

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01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🌟 MAE EIN GABBY YN ROWNDER! / OUR GABBY IS A FINALIST! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to share that RCT Pride Secretary, Gabby Williams, is a finalist for Performer of the Year at the Cardiffian Community Awards 2026!

Anyone who knows Gabby knows that her contribution to our community goes far beyond the stage.

Gabby is a fantastic performer, host and entertainer, but she also gives an enormous amount of her time, energy and heart to creating spaces where people can genuinely feel welcome, included and able to be themselves.

Alongside everything she does with RCT Pride, Gabby organises The Transgender Connection at Eclipse Bar in Cardiff — a fabulous inclusive space bringing people together, building friendships and creating that all-important sense of community and belonging.

Whether she's holding a microphone, working behind the scenes, supporting others or carrying out her role as RCT Pride's Secretary, Gabby brings passion, warmth and determination to everything she does.

So while the category might be Performer of the Year, we're celebrating the whole person behind the performer too. ❤️

Congratulations Gabby! We are incredibly proud to have you as part of the RCT Pride family, and we'll be cheering VERY loudly for you on 3 October! 🌈✨

Rydym wrth ein boddau i gyhoeddi bod Ysgrifennydd RCT Pride, Gabby Williams, wedi cyrraedd rownd derfynol Gwobr Perfformiwr y Flwyddyn yng Ngwobrau Cymunedol Cardiffian 2026!

Mae unrhyw un sy'n adnabod Gabby yn gwybod bod ei chyfraniad i'n cymuned yn mynd ymhell y tu hwnt i'r llwyfan.

Mae Gabby yn berfformwraig, cyflwynwraig a diddanwraig wych, ond mae hi hefyd yn rhoi llawer iawn o'i hamser, ei hegni a'i chalon i greu mannau lle gall pobl deimlo'n wirioneddol groesawgar, wedi'u cynnwys ac yn rhydd i fod yn nhw eu hunain.

Ochr yn ochr â phopeth mae hi'n ei wneud gyda RCT Pride, mae Gabby yn trefnu The Transgender Connection yn Eclipse Bar yng Nghaerdydd — gofod cynhwysol gwych sy'n dod â phobl ynghyd, yn meithrin cyfeillgarwch ac yn creu'r ymdeimlad hollbwysig hwnnw o gymuned a pherthyn.

Boed hi'n dal meicroffon, yn gweithio y tu ôl i'r llenni, yn cefnogi eraill neu'n cyflawni ei rôl fel Ysgrifennydd RCT Pride, mae Gabby yn dod ag angerdd, cynhesrwydd a phenderfyniad i bopeth mae hi'n ei wneud.

Felly, er mai Perfformiwr y Flwyddyn yw'r categori, rydym ni hefyd yn dathlu'r person cyfan y tu ôl i'r perfformiwr. ❤️

Llongyfarchiadau Gabby! Rydym yn hynod falch o dy gael di'n rhan o deulu RCT Pride, a byddwn ni'n bloeddio'n UCHEL iawn drosot ti ar 3 Hydref! 🌈✨