Reading Pride's MyUmbrella LGBT+ project organises the annual Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil in Reading. This year, we will continue the vigil in a film presentation format; however, due to high demand, we are offering multiple opportunities to attend the vigil in person, as well as the option to watch it online.

The vigil is a significant part of MyUmbrella's calendar. As part of a LGBTQ+ charity, we celebrate the diversity within the trans* community, while recognising the need to stand together and advocate for greater rights and equality, both locally in the UK and globally.

As in previous years, the majority of those lost to the ongoing epidemic of fatal anti-trans violence are people of colour, particularly black trans* women. The first TDoR vigil in Reading was held in 2015, attracting a large and diverse attendance from across the trans* community and its allies.

Next Event

Main Event
17th Nov from 7 pm
The premiere evening as we invite back everyone involved in the making of, our regional mayors and you the public.
Student Event
19th Nov from 8 pm
An opportunity for the students and staff of University of Reading to join us in reflection. Doors open at 7pm.
Night of TDoR
20th Nov from 7 pm
Join Reading Pride on the night of TDoR for a final chance to see it in-person before it is released online.
Watch Online
20th Nov from 7 pm
Finally, you can join us together online. This is best viewed with via your YouTube TV App.

Speakers of 2024

Speakers

Photo of Asifa Lahore
Asifa Lahore
Singer/Performer
Photo of Cllr Glenn Dennis
Cllr Glenn Dennis
Mayor of Reading
Reading Borough Council
Photo of Christina Dearlove
Christina Dearlove
Co-Founder
MyUmbrella LGBT+
Photo of Lady Jezzika
Lady Jezzika
Singer/Performer
Photo of Mo Obnoxiously
Mo Obnoxiously
Artist
Feature: "The Fourth Plinth"
Photo of Wednesday Spears
Wednesday Spears
Member of Public
Photo of Andrea Christine Brookes
Andrea Christine Brookes
Co-Chair | Political Liaison Lead
Newbury Pride | Beaumont Society
Photo of Lynne Jones
Lynne Jones
Vice President
Beaumont Society
Photo of Davina Louise Barraclough
Davina Louise Barraclough
Very Proud Veteran
HM Army (1995-2015)
Photo of Kerry Kleis
Kerry Kleis
Co-Founder
MyUmbrella LGBT+
Photo of Helen Belcher OBE
Helen Belcher OBE
Managing Director
TransActual
Photo of Alhussain Alanmi
Alhussain Alanmi
Member of Public
Photo of Ev Dubinsky
Ev Dubinsky
Groups Manager
Support U
Photo of Angela Sydney Moore
Angela Sydney Moore
LGBTQ+ Support Worker
Feature: "Twelve Months"
Photo of Adam Khan
Adam Khan
Grass-Roots Social Activist