Bath is our home, and we were acutely aware of the discomfort we felt walking around Bath as a queer couple. It was important to us that we opened Daisy & Bean in a place that needed Daisy & Bean. We weren’t interested in making our lives easy, we wanted to make a real difference in a city that needed more queer spaces.. We are here to give queer and especially trans and non-binary people a space to breath, relax and see others like them. A space where they know the staff will protect and stand up for them.

It is so exciting that Bath is having its first Pride and I think it shows just how far Bath has come. This is a big step towards Bath becoming a friendlier place for queer people. For us, celebrating Pride in Bath is really about creating a space for queer people to be seen the whole year round. We have to deal with queerphobia regularly as is the nature of our business, and Bath Pride offers a larger platform to stand up for queer, trans and nonbinary people.

We love how our café opens up discourses with people about everything queer. Our gender-affirming care donation jar often sparks conversation and offers us an opportunity to educate where necessary. But the most joyful moments come from where we see someone realise the safety of our space. The way we see people relax and feel completely at ease is unforgettable and magical.

Pride is a wonderful time, and it is fantastic to see so many businesses and groups celebrating queerness throughout June. We must be mindful however of the fact that queerness is not a one month only thing. Showing love, kindness and generosity to the queer community is something that should be happening all year round. It should go without saying that pride is a celebration of all our minorities and a demonstration of respect for the battles each individual has had to face in order to be who they were meant to be.

We continuously hold events for the queer community all year round. Check out our website for details of the events we are holding.