BRIGHTON, July 30, 2008  –  The Green Party will be offering free services at the Gay Pride festival in Preston Park, Brighton, on Saturday.

Professional therapists Elaine Colomberg, Dena Patel and Mala Nathan will be offering free shoulder massage sessions to festival goers.

And the Green’s stall will have solar and pedal powered mobile phone chargers.

“We’ve got a separate information stall, where people can chat to us and sign our petition against the government's appalling treatment of LGBT asylum seekers,” said Nigel Tart, the Green Party’s national spokesperson on LGBT issues.

“But we recognise that Pride is essentially a celebration, so we want to give something back to the community,” he continued.

'The phone charging will help people keep in touch with friends, after burning off a few calories.  It’s a perfect example of Green technology in action.

'People can take 15 minutes out from the madding crowds for a stress busting massage.  We’re very grateful to the therapists, who have all donated their time in order to make the best pride in the country even better.”

Mala Nathan said that what the Greens were offering at Pride shows how the Greens care about our health and wellbeing.

“Dena and I are delighted to support such a lovely idea,” commented Elaine Colomberg.  “Pride can be a stressful, hectic day and we look forward to taking some of the tension away and helping the afternoon go more smoothly.”