Saw the episode of pub walks with Alexander Armstrong that @chrisgpackham.bsky.social was in. Beautiful episode. Stay punk Chris. Stay angry (when appropriate!) Chris. And keep talking about being autistic as an adult we don’t have enough powerful ‘voices’ advocating for us. And thank you 🙏

Trans people are not “fighting for unpopular positions that society isn’t ready for.” Trans people are fighting to KEEP the rights we have enjoyed for decades. We have been able to legally change our gender markers since the 70s and before. Same with bathrooms, sports, youth, all for decades.

I’m headed up to Glasgow this weekend as I’m tabling at Glasgow Zine Festival with The Stationary Cupboard! Really excited I love Glasgow and Zines!!!! #Glasgow #Zines

I’m headed up to Glasgow this weekend as I’m tabling at Glasgow Zine Festival with The Stationary Cupboard! Really excited I love Glasgow and Zines!!!! #Glasgow #Zines

Some people sit quietly in the background supporting us to become the best version of themselves. This is my person. Happy Birthday Stu ❤️

For #mentalhealthawarenessweek, we’re hearing from our team and #DSLR1625 participants about the role creativity can play in mental wellbeing 📸 Sometimes, picking up a camera, making something, or simply having space to explore creatively can help us start to make sense of the world around us.

Whilst there’s much to be said about the political landscape (and I’m not going to) it was really heartening to see so many young people getting elected across the country. I do believe things can change. We have to have hope otherwise what is there? #localelections #hope #greenparty

Make sure your voice is heard 💚 🛂 Remember to take phto id.

GET OUT AND VOTE! You need to take current photo ID with you. That’s all. You can probably guess which way we voted… #vote #translivesmatter

What an odd world it is where the “baddies” are the ones who are against shooting children and medics in the head and the “goodies” are the ones who demand we keep selling arms so more children can be shot in the head - well done , Keir and all the others who decide which kids must die

Simple answer no. But it can feel more complicated for some people. I share my autism/ADHD and stuff about my mental health because I believe it’s important to talk about these things and reduce stigmatism. But, I try not to do it when my MH is bad. Just because that’s not the best version of me.

Aya Kamikawa is the first out transgender politician in Japan, and she's made history. A reminder of the impact one person can have 🏳️‍⚧️

When Jewish people speak out against genocide, why are our voices dismissed? And smirking while I describe someone Nazi-saluting at me isn’t just disrespectful - it feels deeply antisemitic. youtu.be/7VkfYJgLljE?...

I'll be talking about William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love at Ulster University, Belfast @ulsteruni.bsky.social Tues 5 May at 7 pm, part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival @cqaf.bsky.social do call in if you're feeling feral or transcendent www.ulster.ac.uk/ulsterpresen...

A simple petal zine for Beltane. #zine #beltane

A simple petal zine for Beltane. #zine #beltane

Honestly, it feels like the entire Labour Party has a problem with Trans people. Here we are just trying to get on with our lives. Minding our own business. And here is this government systematically taking away our rights.

Wes Streeting insists he's not 'God botherer who has issues with trans people' in meeting with bereaved mother Caroline Litman 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/wes-streetin...

Last Thursday, Faye and Becki represented In Focus at the SCEP/SEF Culture Connects Expo at Redbridge Community School. A brilliant chance to meet teachers, educators and fellow arts organisations working to support young people through creativity.

Great seeing The Joiners and Gods House Tower in the top 5. Both places I’ve spent a lot of time in over the years I’ve lived in Southampton.

What you see is the creative work. 🎨📸 Cameras. Crafts. Workshops. Exhibitions. Young people creating and sharing their work. But behind all of that is the infrastructure that keeps In Focus running...

This kind of support strengthens the foundations of our work and ensures we have the reliable equipment needed to keep everything running safely and consistently, so creativity can flourish.  Thank you, Compass Lexecon! 🙏 https://www.compasslexecon.com/

We were incredibly lucky to get introduced to Compass Lexecon who responded with extraordinary speed to our request for any laptops they no longer required. These laptops mean all the fun creative stuff happens for more years to come! THANK YOU #compasslexecon

In 1996, an unlikely Cornish case secured a crucial workplace right for Trans+ people. Here’s the story behind it 👇

Our CEO, @cankristianne.bsky.social  's message #TransDayofVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️  We're committed to creating safe spaces, and that everyone deserves to feel seen, respected and supported. Not just today, but every day of the year. 🩵🩷🤍

Abolish Ofsted. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

“Rowling has made it abundantly clear that she thinks attacking transgender people via the legal system is a worthwhile cause and a good use of her vast personal fortune…there’s no way to watch this show without supporting Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting…”

12 YEARS SOBER Stopping drinking didn’t fix everything, but it made life a lot easier. It’s also 10 years since I put out the zine Last Orders: a zine about not drinking. A zine with stories about how different people approach not drinking. If you’d like a copy DM me I can post one to you.

W.I.P. Zine that will be filled with prose of one kind and another alongside photos and maybe some drawings who knows…

12 YEARS SOBER Stopping drinking didn’t fix everything, but it made life a lot easier. It’s also 10 years since I put out the zine Last Orders: a zine about not drinking. A zine with stories about how different people approach not drinking. If you’d like a copy DM me I can post one to you.

W.I.P. Zine that will be filled with prose of one kind and another alongside photos and maybe some drawings who knows…

I love all weird things Giles gets his guests to talk about on @101parttimejobspod.bsky.social and the reason he is able to do this is because he is genuinely a really nice chill person who has time for people.

Your vote really does matter. Local elections are taking place in some parts of England on 7 May. Register before the deadline on 20 April: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Make sure you've got an approved form of voter ID or register for a postal or proxy vote. www.transactual.org.uk/vote

Interesting read/response from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and I welcome it. No one expects everything to change all at once but a timeline for change is helpful.

Nature knows… #translivesmatter #protecttranskids #nonbinary

Nature knows… #translivesmatter #protecttranskids #nonbinary

Cornwall brewery donates £25k to help young men get back on their feet #Kernow #Cornwall

Really pleased that @infocuscio.bsky.social is part of the #canyouhearus project on the Isle of Wight. It’s great that @artscouncilengland.bsky.social have made this investment to create more/new opportunities for creative activity across the island. #isleofwight #iwnews

“She’s the exception, I am the rule.” Such articulate cutting through of the nonsense around puberty blockers and eg Keira Bell’s detransitioning from Stephanie Lynnette on GMB this morning. It is also a refreshing relief to see a trans person actually being allowed to speak for once!

If you are a politician and you think the votes of trans, non binary people and their ally’s don’t matter, think again. When you legislate against us you reject not only our votes but our friends and families at the same time. Be more Zack. #bemorezack

Trans rights are human rights. Thank you, Wembley. 🏳️‍⚧️

Yesterday was International Women's Day, it's an important time to reflect on how women have shaped our lives; how the feminine side we all possess can be embraced as we build a world which respects everyone; and the difficulties and violence women continue to face in the UK and globally.

Why Black queer history belongs in Britain's classrooms www.wearequeeraf.com/why-black-qu...

I don't like promo here so here's a quick post in case you want to check it out!
I'm doing a huge shop update plus sale from tomorrow 10am for the Super Seconds Festival.
Stickers, stationery, zines + lots of frogs & cats, whale sharks.
get them before they sell out forever.

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Our CEO Kristianne is part of this LGBTQIA+ community projection ‘You Are Invited’ 💡 at Southampton City Art Gallery for #CityReflections. A short looping piece co-created with Ri Baroche celebrating belonging. 📅 18–21 Feb • 6–8pm cityreflectionssouthampton.org.uk #lgbtqhistorymonth 🏳️‍🌈

All counsellors are different, for me the most important thing is a space for you to go at your pace and come to your answers. That is more useful for personal growth than me telling you what I think. #selfcare #personcentred #counselling #mentalhealth #southampton #hampshire

A number of community organisations in Southampton are joining forces for a ‘Unite Against the Far Right’ march through the city on Sunday, March 1st. March to celebrate Southampton's diversity becomes counter-demo after anti-asylum seeker protest announced. www.in-common.co.uk/2026/02/26/m...

"I don’t think it’s extreme or radical to think that working hard should get you a nice life." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Caroline Lucas is right. It’s too late for so many trans people, but not for every one of us still here and fighting for the rights of us and others 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️