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Lamplight procession shines a light on care
The importance and value of care was the central message of a procession through the city centre on Saturday evening.
The Shine a Light on Care march was a lamplight procession calling for parents and carers “to be visible, valued and supported”.
Ahead of the event, Bristol Women’s Voice said: “We will walk and sing with our heads held high, our messages shining bright, claiming our honour and dignity, and that of those who will be absent due to caring responsibilities or being cared for, and we are calling for change.”
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More than 200 placards and lanterns had been created by carers and caregivers who were not able to join the procession due to caring responsibilities, health or mobility restrictions – photo: Rob Browne
This event was part of the Caring Economy Campaign which is calling on employers, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Bristol City Council and the government “to adopt the caring economy as a strategic driver for investment across public services, training, skills, transport, environmental sustainability and for those disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination”.
The procession made its way through the city centre on Saturday evening – photo: Rob Browne
The event featured organisations across Bristol including Bristol Black Carers, Bristol Women in Business, Bristol Women’s Commission, Bristol Women’s Voice, Carers Support, Chinese Community Wellbeing Society, Co-Produce Care, WECIL and Women’s Budget Group.
Carers, families, friends and allies gathered to raise awareness of the importance and value of care – photo: Rob Browne
Main photo: Rob Browne
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