Keyboard warrior? This action takes 2 mins and means a lot to me: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

What is it like to live in an asylum hotel? 🧡 @gmiau.bsky.social A brilliant resource from @gmiau.bsky.social : gmiau.org/assets/uploa...

Dunham Massey is popping! 🍄 #fungi #fungifriends

Ready to level the playing field? www.instagram.com/reel/DPWJlcz...

Remember to take a bit of time to spend some time outside if you can please. 🌿

I am heartbroken to hear of the attack on a Manchester synagogue today, shaking our city again. In the words of Tony Walsh, "this is a place where we stand strong together." Look out for one another, folks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PszM...

Help put Farage back in his box 📦 ❗ We're hiring a Digital Mobilisation Officer to help grow and mobilise a nationwide movement against the far right. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: hopenothate.org.uk/about-us/car...

When you inhale and when you exhale breathe the possibility of another world into the 37.2 trillion cells of your body until it shines with hope. Then imagine more. - from V'ahavta by Aurora Levins Morales

Things I like in a boat: sushi Things I don't like in a boat: refugees risking unsafe journeys 🧡

We had a blast at Manchester Pride over the weekend, celebrating 50 years of queer hope and joy, and continuing the protest for LGBTQ+ safety and equality. Did you spot us in the Parade or meet our Village Angels at the gates? 🌈🪧🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ManchesterPride #LGBTQ #Pride #ProgressPride #NoLGBwithouttheT

Just for perspective, a few weeks ago roughly 100,000 turned up for the London Trans+ Pride march. By contrast fewer than 3,000 ACROSS THE WHOLE COUNTRY, have turned up to anti-asylum "protests". Yet we are meant to take the latter as "the voice of the people" and the former as "the minority".

Operation raise the colours: 🧵 1/12 2 mini-islands on my road now painted to be Saint George's flags. I don't think quoting legislation about what the council does or doesn't allow in terms of flag poles etc is an adequate or even helpful response to what is going on in the UK at the moment.

It's my birthday tomorrow, making me officially 'late 30s'. In response, I'm downloading the Pokemon Go app again.

Pride-nails are ready. It must be time for Manchester Pride! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💗

People getting arrested for sharing support for Pa|estine Acti•n on social media Refugee charities hiding their addresses and trustee details due to the threat of the far right Queer people pushing to get married or secure GRCs *whilst they still can* Tell me again this isn't the rise of fascism?

Blessed be the fruit 🚩

Please remember to have a glass of water. 💧

Oh what fun! Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 🎈

Add you name to the long list of educators, parents and public figures that have already done so. Our kids were let down under Section 28. I was one of them. It scarred me deeply and I’m far from unique. We must not fail them again. Sign below ✍️

Stretford Pride was gorgeous! So wholesome. The sun even came out.

In recent weeks, we've seen refugee hotels attacked across the UK, and mobs spreading the same racist violence we saw on our streets last year. It's time for our politicians and media to stop pushing hateful, divisive rhetoric, or this violence will only keep spreading.

Rise like lions after slumber...

Happy Berlin Pride!

Some important lessons for NGO comms here as well..

The further we get from compromise politics in favour of the unflinching demand for absolutes, the more progressive movements splinter. We're so busy tearing others down, rather than fighting the dramatic rise of the far right. It breaks my heart to see energy wasted on the wrong fights.

Take your mind away from all the propaganda…. And enjoy some cuteness of an otter pup… 🦦 So precious… 🫠

I thought Bluesky would be less of a cesspit than X. It doesn't appear that the standard of discourse is particularly high at all. Screaming profanities online won't create social change. We need mobilisation, online and IRL, appreciation we need multiple tactics, a shared mission uniting us.

A serious bollocking for Labour's TERF-Island. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: "deplores that discussions tend towards the exclusion of trans people from many aspects of society, rather than ensuring that their inclusion and dignity are upheld." www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Gifts of nature 🤩 Handpicked, smoothie ready.

Woohoo, off to see @soozuk.bsky.social in Bolton later this week. Edinburgh preview, bring it.

📡 world famous Jodrell Bank 🤩

A leader shows emotion and its front page and headlines? 😳 Repressing emotion is not healthy. Misogyny harms us all.

Tomorrow is the deadline. Go go go.

🏆 We are beyond thrilled to have been awarded Charity of the Year at the Rainbow Honours 2025! To receive this recognition during our 50th year is just incredible. Now, and every day, we celebrate queer hope & joy! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳 #RainbowHonours2025 #RH2025 #LGBTFoundation50

✨ I'll be at the @paramountpictures.bsky.social Rainbow Honours Ceremony tonight with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social See you there? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our stories deserve to be heard 📣💥 For too long, our stories, identities, and experiences have been ignored and misunderstood. Now, we're reclaiming our narratives and sharing what it's really like to be a woman. 🙌 We need your help to protect our rights: www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC 🔥

Absolute kudos @lgbtfdn.bsky.social for their advertising campaign today to coincide with the trand lobby of parliament. Saw the advert prominent on a billboard in #Lewisham SE London. Huge admiration for the work they do!

On Sept 18th, we'll be holding a Fundraising Gala in Manchester in aid of @lgbtfdn.bsky.social’s Pride in Ageing programme for LGBTQ+ over 50s. Do you have any contacts who might be willing to offer an auction of raffle prize? I'd welcome your help securing some brilliant prizes! 🌈 Please share 🌈

⚡BREAKING ⚡ The Data (Use and Access) Bill is due to gain Royal Assent today, giving UK charities significant 'soft-opt in' #marketing and fundraising opportunities. The Data & Marketing Association UK claims this could help unlock up to £290M p/a to charity #fundraising.

Does joining the establishment take disability activism away from its original mission? This question is the heart of disability work today, where policy successes have not always led to better lives for disabled people. By @halberto1980.bsky.social www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/want...

EHRC sending me a reminder email about the Code of Practice consultation, as if I could forget

Review: BBC trans drama What It Feels Like for a Girl is visceral, essential viewing

Any guesses where I was tonight?

Did you catch me on Gaydio just now talking about @lgbtfdn.bsky.social 's 'This is what a woman looks like' campaign? 🎤 lgbt.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike

We've fought too long for women to be defined solely by their bodies. 🔥 Women are not a monolith, and our existence can't be defined through a hateful, narrow lens. Womanhood looks different for us all, and we all deserve a safe space to share our experiences, perspectives, and identities. ✨ (1/2)

Pride Month matters, and I wanted to do something small but meaningful through my chocolate shop. This limited-edition bar is available just for June, and all profits go to the LGBT Foundation. ✨ Please check it out or share if you can!

"This is what a woman looks like" . @lgbtfdn.bsky.social . @jcdecaux.bsky.social . #Leeds . #ooh #outofhome #advertising #oohmedia #oohadvertising #advertisingphotography