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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 15h

As part of international lesbian visibility day I want to congratulate my partner @bexsailingmermaid.bsky.social for her fantastic day of racing yesterday. A 1st, a 4th and a 2nd in her races. Really proud to be her partner.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 07/10/2026

Day 1 and 2 of Portimao racing! Been good to be repping TeamGB colours. But also putting on the trans flag to highlight that much more needs to be done in the UK for our trans athletes.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 04/10/2026

Day 4 Boats go and do zoomies

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 02/10/2026

Day 2 of Portugal video edited, I've been very busy!

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/10/2026

And a short video of our journey to Portimao.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 30/09/2026

Off to Portugal today. Helping out @bexsailingmermaid.bsky.social for the World Sailing Inclusion World Championship. Here's a video I edited of Bex on the water earlier last week.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 30/06/2026

Trans athletes must compete. Get over it. Oxford pride 2026

2 people in a crowd in front of brick buildings holding up a cardboard sign saying "trans athletes must compete, get over it". On the sign is a cutout of a sailing boat.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 29/06/2026

Good to see Tidal demonitizing AI music from their platform. Doing a lot better than Spotify.

Our stance on Al-generated music

POLICY UPDATE

Our stance on Al-generated music

Hi Alyx Bedwell!

Al music generation tools are changing how music is created and distributed. As this technology evolves, Tidal is introducing platform standards to protect artists, their craft, and inform listeners.

Here are the highlights of our new Al Policy:

Tidal will identify and tag Al-generated music in our app. Listeners will see an "Al" badge next to music we detect as wholly Al-generated.

Tidal will not tolerate Al-generated music that impersonates an artist or group, or that facilitates fraudulent activity. We're implementing automatic tools to remove these releases immediately and on an ongoing basis.

Tidal will not allow music that is 100% Al-generated to be monetized. No royalties will go to such releases, nor will Al-generated uploads be eligible for direct-to-fan sales.

We will expand these policies to music that is substantially Al-generated when Al detection technology is sufficiently reliable to do so.

You'll start seeing these changes from July 15.

Check out the full policy here. To learn more, please visit our FAQ.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 15/06/2026

Meant to post this earlier. Had a fantastic time at Oxford Pride a weekend or two ago. And I was really happy to have helped @bexsailingmermaid.bsky.social put together this lovely sign saying a message that we need to keep repeating. Thank you to @nightkristina.bsky.social for taking this photo.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 10/06/2026

Today's slow cooking experiment Lambs heart. Something the Sussex NHS ICB doesn't have. A heart.

Lamb heart inside a stock of gravy inside a black Crockpot on front of a white splashback and white countertop.

Hearts are stuffed with sage and onion stuffing

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 18/05/2026

Still editing through the photos from the weekend. But here's the photos from day 1 of the sailing regatta I did photography for! Below is an example of a couple of boats. adobe.ly/3RiKouQ

Red multihulled boat on water turning to port. Behind it are 6 boats in the far background. On the boat is text that says challenger and "legless jester" on the sponson beams are small pirate flags

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 15/05/2026

And I just wanna share out this post for a fundraiser that Bex will be launching soon. She is planning on taking part in a world sailing championship in Portugal and is in need of funds to get here there. At the moment there is a ban on trans women in competing in women's events at world sailing

Bex Foulsham

This October, I'm taking part in the Para Inclusive Multihull World Championship. This is going to be the biggest challenge in sailing I've faced so far, in a boat that many sailors consider unfamiliar.

A multihull is any boat with more than one hull - for sailors in disability inclusive events, we sail the Challenger, a trimaran. This is nicknamed by some sailors as a 'dinghy with stabilizers', a term I've found really uncomfortable. Stabilizers are what I had on a bike when I was small - the idea of racing at an international event with stabilizers feels really infantalizing!

If you are interested in following my journey, you can follow me:

Facebook (Bex Foulsham Sailing)

Instagram (sailingbex)

Contact me to join my mailing list (bex@foulsham.org.uk)

However, recently I've spent a lot more time sailing Challengers, which has allowed me to grow a fondness and connection with the boat. During that time I've realized that the outer hulls are not stabilizers - they are the turbochargers I use to allow myself to unlock potential as a neurodivergent sailor. They create a source of power not reliant on my faulty senses and limited knowledge of my body's position in relation to the boat. I can pay more attention to technical aspects, and enjoy the performance I get using what is essentially another source of flotation.

This discovery has inspired my entry to Worlds - where I'm not competing with stabilizers on my boat. I'm competing with hulls that make me my fly.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 15/05/2026

As mentioned in the last pod. I've been out to learn how to sail in preparation for tomorrow. Where I will photograph a regatta. And today I got taught by the fantastic Bex Foulsham in one of the multihull Challenger sailboats.

Bex and Alyx in the sailing boat, a Challenger trimaran called 'Dan Bouy' - Alyx is holding the tiller and Esther is trimming (adjusting with her arms) the mainsheet rope

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 14/05/2026

And well... It seems quite likely.

Transcript: Labour Leadership Voting Intentions:

Starmer Vs Burnham:
Burnham: 61%
Starmer: 28%

Starmer Vs Miliband:
Miliband: 46%
Starmer: 39%

Starmer Vs Rayner:
Rayner: 45%
Starmer: 41%

Starmer Vs Streeting:
Starmer: 53%
Streeting: 23%

Via @labourlist.bsky.social -
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Members, 13-14 May.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 06/05/2026

Another Wednesday, another hotpot. This time a pork joint. Something which I had been avoiding before. My parents never really put them on low and slow. And usually set the hot pot on medium in the afternoon which never makes it tender enough. So curious to see how this goes.

A black Crockpot on a white counter top behind a white tiled splashback.

Inside the hotpot is a stock and a pork joint inside.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 30/04/2026

Been so hyped for this. Lord of the rings in concert!!

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 29/04/2026

It's wednesday and that means it's a hotpot day. This time, some lamb shoulder which will be slow cooking for 10 hours and then it will be transferred into some pastry for some really nice lamb pie. Some of the alt text should mention some ingredients if you wanted to know what was in the stock.

Onions in an air fryer tin in the middle of cooking

Lamb stock inside Crockpot outside of slow cooking apparatus on white counter top.

Onions, thyme, mixed herbs in a stock of 3 cubes of chicken stock, some lamb gravy and a ton of mint

Lamb shoulder sitting on a boiling wok of oil. That's on an electric cooker.
Kettle next to it. White wall behind with 2 plugs plugged in.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 24/04/2026

My reaction to the ADF announcement last night

Meme with the text "trans activism priorities in the uk"

Below the text is a person holding up a child in the water (text in front of it says "fighting the supreme court" whilst in the foreground a child is appearing to struggle to swim. (Text in front saying "trans healthcare")
Below that is a skeleton underwater in a chair with the text "trans people existing in sport"

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 15/04/2026

The hotpot addiction continues. This time I got up at 7 am to ensure it has a ridiculously long amount of time to cook. Alongside this I sear the meat and brown it to make sure the juices don't escape the brisket. My dad suggested I try putting some red wine in too so I'm trying that out.

A Crockpot with no lid with onions, a beef brisket and a brown stock in it.
White tiles behind and with a plug socket behind too.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 02/04/2026

With the leftover Lamb. I made some Thai yellow curry.

Green plate on red pillow.
On the plate is jasmine rice covered in a yellow sauce with onions and lamb in it.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/04/2026

Dinner is served. That was super delicious and I'm really happy with how that came out.

Green plate on cushion.
On the plate is sliced lamb, broccoli, knives and forks. 4 suet dumplings and 2 Yorkshire puddings.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/04/2026

Starting a lamb leg hot pot for dinner tonight Had a small drama with the lamb leg as the bone wasn't letting it fit into the hotpot. So I had to cut the bone out of the meat.

Lamb leg surrounding in a stock and onions in a slow cooking Crockpot. Cooking.
Behind it is white tile and a plug socket.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 20/03/2026

How the fuck do you have a reporter free news room?

Twitter post from Harriet Williamson. Saying:

NEW: LGBTQ+ publisher PinkNews is making its remaining reporters redundant, saying it wants to "move away from having a reporter-led newsroom" to a model where there "isn't a need for the reporter role"

In redundancy meetings, reporters were told that "what we're consulting on is that we don't feel we need the reporter role anymore"

Multiple sources said they were told regarding the redundancy wave that PinkNews was looking to shift to a reporter-free newsroom

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 06/03/2026

Making some gammon slow cooked in apple cider for dinner tonight. Gonna be so good. I got a bit too excited with seasoning lmao

A black Crockpot on a white kitchen surface, white marble looking tiles behind it. Next to it an electric cooker.

In the Crockpot is one gammon joint, onions and way too much seasoning. Like basil and mixed herbs.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 19/02/2026

It always lifts my spirits when I see a rich prick look terrified

Andrew sat in a car seat being driven by a chauffeur
Text above saying "when you have too much cheese thinking you won't face the consequences and then you feel your stomach rumbling"

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 28/06/2025

This cat is too adorable. Did some photography.

Black and white cat walking in some grass. A reddish fence behind here

Black and white cat pouncing onto some pavement from some grass.
Behind the cat is a BBQ

Cat laying in some yellow grass looking up at the camera.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 26/06/2025

Made a lasagne. Think I did a good job on it.

Lasagne in ceramic dish, sat on top of gas hob.

Mince and cheese on top mildly burnt. But layers of lasagne underneath cooked nicely.

Gas hob with a wok and a saucepan.
The wok has a mince Bolognese and a wooden spoon.

Saucepan had a white sauce

Lasagne in ceramic tin sat on top of a gas hob.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 31/05/2025

My new closet in my flat. The shelves aren't straight. But I suppose nothing is ever straight in a closet...

A closet door on the right which is a mirror. A power switch box to the left and in the center of a frame are some shelves with power tools in it (temporarily)

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 09/03/2025

Finished this Lots to talk about for this. And really does destroy a ton of arguments from transphobes on attacking trans people participating in sports. Also, the main point argued, is the desegregation of sports. And puts forward a really good case for it. A really good read.

Book on sheet.
The book cover has the back of a person. And on the cover in orange text it says "open play" and in text in white it said "the case for feminist sport".

Authors "Sheree Bekker and Stephen mumford"

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 23/02/2025

Off to see the cirque de soleil for my birthday!

Large curtain in blue lighting. Spectator stands in front. With text on far left saying "grab your merch"

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 21/01/2025

2 years ago today, I took this photo. I think this was the protest against section 35. Quite happy with how it came out.

A person is holding a sign with the words "TRANSSEXUAL AND FUCKING SICK OFF" written on it, which appears to be part of a protest or demonstration. The individual has long blonde hair and is wearing a black outfit with a fur coat. In the background, there are other people holding signs that read "TRANS RIGHTS NOW," "Writing LIST KILL," and "Trans List." There's also a person in the foreground who seems to be participating in the protest as well. The scene appears to be taking place on a street with buildings visible in the background.

A group of people marching down the street, holding signs with various messages. The most prominent sign reads "LOUD, TRANSSEXUAL AND FUCKING PISSED OFF." Other signs include "TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS," "FEMINIST," and "LGBTQ+ RIGHTS NOW." The crowd is diverse with individuals of various ages, genders, and styles. Some are dressed in costumes, while others wear everyday clothing. The setting appears to be a city street during the daytime.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/01/2025

And ending off the year with trans day of remembrance with the strike back vigil outside the Tavistock clinic.

Person in high Vis jacket helping another one lighting a candle.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/01/2025

And also joining in on other marches as well. This one was from Feminist Fightback. Who I've previously covered their counter protest to an anti abortion group. And was great to join them again for another march. And it was a chance to try out some night time protest photography.

Picture tinted in red. Flag bathed in red light saying "feminists palestine".

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/01/2025

It's also been a blast visiting so many prides this year as well. Manchester, London, Brighton. And it was a great chance to see some amazing signs.

Person holding up sign saying "I transitioned and all I got was this lousy gender euphoria".

Person holding up sign saying "every fascists doorstep is a gender neutral toilet'.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/01/2025

On the theme of trans kids deserve better. It was an incredible honour to have been given advanced notice to prep to help do some photojournalism for this protest.

Banner at the top of the screen on a balcony saying kids can't be kids if theyre dead.

Person in subject of photo holding a megaphone whilst reading from some paper

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 01/01/2025

Been quite a good year for photography for me last year. Here are my favourite picks for photos I took for @whatthetrans.com this year. Starting off with the scramble for the flag with trans kids deserve better. In what I'd consider the shots I'm proudest about.

Activist grin on top right hanging on a ledge handing down a flag to a person on the bottom left of the frame.

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Bedwellj101 @alyx.whatthetrans.com · 25/12/2024

Does anyone know any crafty porcelain folk who may be able to make an accompanying plate thing to go with this gravy boat? Was thinking of a new birthday present for my brother. When he inherited this from our grandparents.