On the night of the winter solstice in 2014, there was to be a parade of lanterns from the town centre and along the seafront, followed by a bonfire on the beach, and fireworks. I decided to go along cross-dressed, not in a fancy costume, but in something respectable. So I chose a grey jacket and skirt, black opaque tights and my chunky pink Mary-Jane shoes. With a long coat and a hat, I felt snug and secure as I […]