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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 13/10/2026

Join me Saturday 30 January at Panke Social, Sheffield, for Anna Kissed Presents: Day Rave! Big tunes and daytime dancing with all proceeds going to the @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social Tickets on sale now at www.outsavvy.com/event/40594/...

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 09/10/2026

Friday night . . . Smashed it! In my PJs at half six and made myself a *little* snack tray for the evening 😋

A wooden picnic tray filled with a vegetarian grazing selection, resting on a grey and black leopard-print bedspread. The tray includes a cheese roll, mini cheese pastries, slices of quiche, breadsticks, crackers, flatbread, houmous, coleslaw, cheese spread, almonds and cashews, party mix crisps, cherry tomatoes, salad leaves, green grapes, and two mini Victoria sponge cakes. A glass of white wine sits in the top-right corner of the tray.

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 08/10/2026

Happy #InternationalLesbianDay! 🏳️‍🌈💖 from this proud queer woman to all my fellow femmes, thems, butches, studs, dykes, queers & women-loving-women Today we celebrate our rich history, fierce diversity & unbreakable solidarity. You are seen, valid & loved. 💜👭 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #LWithTheT #ILD2026

Graphic marking International Lesbian Day, 8 October 2026. On the left is a close-up portrait of a woman with long auburn hair, black-framed glasses, colourful neck tattoos and a black denim jacket, against a blurred green background. A diagonal black line separates the portrait from the lesbian Pride flag on the right, featuring horizontal stripes of red-orange, orange, white, pink and magenta. White text reads: “INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN DAY, 8th October 2026.”

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 04/10/2026

Well my afternoon is mostly looking like this Britney Spears metal tribute band at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon! What's not to love. 🤘

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 30/09/2026

🧵 The UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, @iesogi.bsky.social, is seeking input for his upcoming report on the human rights situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and other gender-diverse people deprived of liberty.

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Was a pleasure to host the conversation with @rebeccajanemorgan.bsky.social this evening about this history of trans activism in Britain for Festival of Debate - Thankyou Rebecca for highlighting stories and histories that are lesser known and some of the lessons that we can learn to apply today

Photo of Heather and Rebecca on stage at event

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 09/09/2026

Gambling harm can affect anyone, but LGBTQ+ people face added barriers to support. Recover with Pride from @lgbtswitchboard.bsky.social offers trauma-informed, identity-affirming coaching, peer support and wellbeing groups. Find out more: www.switchboard.org.uk/service/reco...

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Full post from Sherborne Pride Facebook page

PLEASE SHARE THIS FAR AND WIDE
It’s easy to show up for Pride when there are flags flying, music playing, performances to share and glitter on our faces.
BUT, we are heartbroken today and this is when showing up really matters.
Last night, a member of our Pride community was surrounded by a group and violently attacked close to her home in the Cale Park area of Wincanton. She has been left with a split lip, a black eye and bruised ribs. Her family have told us this is being treated as a hate crime.
We won’t name her. But we want you to know something about her. She came to her first Sherborne Pride alone, without telling her mum.
One of our team spoke to her that day. Afterwards, when we were all emotional and swapping the moments and people we’d remember, she was one of them. The brilliant human in the knight’s helmet with the rainbow Christmas tree, right at the front of our parade, beside us. Someone we remembered for being brave enough to come alone.
This year’s Pride her mum knew about Sherborne Pride and proudly came along with her, I personally met her on the day and shared a beautiful conversation.
Last night, her mum reached out to us for help.
That has broken our hearts. Because this is why Pride exists.
Not just for the sequins and the party. For the night somebody is attacked. For the morning after. For the frightened parent who doesn’t know how to make people listen. For making damn sure that hate is not allowed to happen quietly.
So today we need our community — and everyone who has ever stood beside it — to be loud.
Share what happened. Share this post. Help it travel beyond our own little corner of the internet. Help make sure it is seen, recorded and heard by the people with the responsibility and power to act. The police MUST act.
If you witnessed the attack or have information that could help identify those responsible, please contact the police. Please do not speculate publicly, name individuals or take matters into your own hands.
To the very…

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/08/2026

I can't see the post you're responding to - whoever it is I have blocked

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 24/08/2026

🎧 This Friday! I’m kicking off Trevorlution 3 behind the decks at Mandala from 6.30pm 🪩 Then live music from Karl Ampofo, The Bleeding Obvious, Tim & Julie Cole, Moon Phasers & Malachite Lite. 📅 Fri 28 Aug 🎟️ FREE entry – all welcome! 🏳️‍🌈

Poster for “Trevorlution 3”, Friday 28 August 2026, 6.30–11pm at Mandala, 87 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield S8 0RN. Free entry, all welcome. A birthday cake with lit candles appears in the centre. Line-up: Anna Kissed 6.30–6.55; Karl Ampofo 7–7.30; The Bleeding Obvious 7.35–8.15; Tim & Julie Cole 8.20–9; Moon Phasers 9.10–9.50; Malachite Lite 10–10.40.

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 23/08/2026

“Attacks on LGBTQ+ health are a threat to all”: A new Lancet Editorial. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Cover of The Lancet, 22 Aug issue. The quote reads, “...movements that seek to undermine LGBTQ+ people are those that seek to control all of us—our freedom of expression, our personal medical decisions, and our privacy.”

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 16/08/2026

And a cheeky little disco snail gap filler done today by Emily Gormley, Sweet Peach Tattoo at Tatcon Blackpool ✨🐌✨

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 15/08/2026

Tattoo of my beautiful girl Princess done today at Tatcon Blackpool by Peter Murray, Swallow The Anchor 🩷🐾🐶🐾🩷 Winner of 2nd Prize in Best New School / Neo Traditional 🏆

Photo of tattoo of the worlds cutest dog and the award it won

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 12/08/2026

I've asked them . . . I doubt I'll get a reply . . . www.linkedin.com/posts/heathe...

Screenshot of LinkedIn post reading:

Hi Lancashire Constabulary I have to admit I haven't been keeping up with the news and appear to have missed some legislative development regarding the legality of public death threats

You have advised that it is lawful to publicly call for a group to be slaughtered, does this apply to any group or just trans people?

https://blackpool.thelead.uk/p/blackpool-trans-rights-march-marred-by-slaughter-comment-lancashire-police

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 12/08/2026

I don't think they have an account on here - I have tagged them in a post on LinkedIn Post here for anyone who would like to comment and add to their notifications www.linkedin.com/posts/heathe...

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 06/08/2026

But the responses have given me hope. Most people still believe in fairness, equality and justice. So we keep going. We organise, resist and look after each other. It is tough right now, but together we are tougher. I will always stand and fight with you. 🏳️‍⚧️ [3/3]

Image of Tank Girl smoking a cigarette and lacing her boots with the caption "I can't let things be this way, we can be wonderful. We can be magnificent. We can turn this shit around."

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 17/07/2026

I’m kicking off Trevorlution 3 behind the decks at Mandala on Fri 28 August! Join us for a brilliant evening of live music, community and dancing, with Karl Ampofo, The Bleeding Obvious, Tim & Julie Cole, Moon Phasers and Malachite Lite. Free entry and all welcome!

Poster for Trevorlution 3, Friday 28 August 2026, 6.30–11pm at Mandala, 87 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield S8 0RN. Free entry, all welcome. Line-up: Anna Kissed, 6.30–6.55; Karl Ampofo, 7–7.30; The Bleeding Obvious, 7.35–8.15; Tim & Julie Cole, 8.20–9; Moon Phasers, 9.10–9.50; Malachite Lite, 10–10.40. The poster includes an image of a decorated birthday cake with lit candles and flowers.

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 10/07/2026

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 02/07/2026

I’m back behind the decks next Sat 11 Jul for Disco Divas Pride Party for LGBTQ+ women & non binary sapphics 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️👭 A night of sapphic joy, friendship, Pride tunes and dancing together. Tickets: www.outsavvy.com/event/36580/disco-divas-pride-party What Pride anthems should I play? Drop them below 👇

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 02/07/2026

I was honoured to be runner-up for the Trans Ally Award last year. Nominations are now open for this year’s Paul Draycott Awards. Nominate someone and help celebrate the achievements of trans people and allies: beyond-reflections.org.uk/paul-draycot...

Photo of 2025 Paul Draycott Award winners

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 20/06/2026

On our way to @kelhampride.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈 If we're going to recycle stuff from the 80s, I'd rather it was the fashion than the homophobia

Me and my dog Princess in matching 80s outfits

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 14/06/2026

The most important royal birthday this weekend... Princess is 2 today 🩷🥰🩷🎂🩷🎈🩷🍰🩷🥳🩷

Pictures of me and Princess, one of her eating her birthday cake and one of her presents; banana and peanut butter bars, cake and a rainbow bandana

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 03/06/2026

My #Pride Month piece is in this month’s Forever With Pride LGBTQ+ E-Magazine: “Pride Needs Strong Foundations: Why LGBTQ+ Communities Deserve More Than Visibility” (p.52–55). Free to read: pub.marq.com/67c1db03-fda... #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Queer #Pride #TransRights

Screenshot of magazine article, readable text in link

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 02/06/2026

My column for June's Exposed Magazine 'Loud and Proud' issuu.com/exposed_maga... #LGBTQ #Sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #SheffEvents #LWithTheT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And for our final speaker of the day, Sanjay is back talking with Amber Rose Gill, TV personality and author

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

For anyone who doesn't know about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence this is their mission and one I can completely get behind

Our Mission
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® are a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns. We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty.

Since our first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. We use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency, and guilt that chain the human spirit.

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Our next speaker is Sr Belladonna in Gloire de Marengo talking about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence www.thesisters.org

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And for our next conversation, Tris is back talking with Olivia Campbell Cavendish LLB, about her work founding Trans Legal Clinic #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Back after the break and our next speaker is Motonobu Kasajima, General Representative to the UK of Wallonnia-Brussels talking about LGBTQIA+ rights across Europe

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And a catch up with blast from the past Andrew Jones (reminiscing about our Pride days) and the powerhouse that is Cynthia Fortlage

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Another tea break and managed to grab a quick chat with the marvellous Rosie Jones where I obviously took the opportunity to plug the @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social again

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And now sharing some of the images from Pride Wife's new campaign and talking more about the importance of visibility and seeing yourself represented

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And Scott is back with Alison Ashworth, marketing and comms agency leader talking about marketing and relationships with corporates

Photo of Alison and Scott Infront of screen that says 28% of gen z identify as LGBTQIA+

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Sat representing with my Buffy tattoo ✊

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

You guessed right, our next conversation is with the wonderfully funny and talented Rosie Jones, TV comic and author and Ru Fisher, trans performer in Kinky Boots in London’s West End

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Next up we have Aisling O’Connor, executive director, Rosie Jones Foundation, you can prob guess who they are introducing...

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And lovely to meet @sethinsua.bsky.social during the break, and I am returning home with two new books for my collection #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And Tris has returned for a hugely important conversation with Saba Ali, chair of Ban Conversion Practices coalition and Oscar Hoyle, founder and CEO, Blossom LGBT #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Find out more about Sue's work with LGBT+ History Month at lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And now Sanjay is back with the wonderful Sue Sanders, founder of LGBT+ History Month and CEO Schools Out talking about the LGBT+ history we never learned at school and the lack of representation many of us had growing up under Section 28. #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Next to the stage we have Seth Insua, author of "Human Animal" and artist, reading from their anthology of stories about queer joy #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Next up returning after a short break Tris has returned to the stage joined by Jo Rzymowksa MBE, inspirational travel industry leader and speaker and Peter Cross, customer behaviour expert and author of "Start with the Customer". #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Our next conversation is Pride Wide co-founder Tris Reid-Smith talking with Jake and Hannah Graf about their experience growing up trans during a time with less visibility and the situation facing trans young people now. #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Next we're joined by Antonia Belcher OBE, construction industry and trans leader talking about her work supporting Give Out in the creation of a trans fund. #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Next to speak we have global marketing agency leader and Pride Wide trustee, Sanjay Nazerali speaking with Kevin Bazeley of Fighting With Pride talking about his experience of being arrested and discharged from the RAF in 1994 for being gay. #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Next we're joined by Pride Wide co-founder Scott Nunn and comedy and graphic novelist, Lewis Hancock talking about their creative journey and using humour to tell personal stories. #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

And into our first speaker, Julian Chang, attorney and lobbyist and secretary of Pride Wide asking the important question - Who gets to tell LGBTQIA+ stories? and sharing some data and examples of our lived experiences amidst a challenging period for LGBTQIA+ rights in the UK #PrideWideOpen

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Officially opening the event and welcoming everyone we have Kathryn Breitner Fermor-Hesketh, co-founder and director, MD Social Impact #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 29/05/2026

Nice gentle start to the day with the usual chats and teas/coffees and also a visit to the creative room to make a bracelet and share our hopes for the LGBTQIA+ world by 2050 #PrideWideOpen @pridewide.bsky.social

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