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Lauren Blighton

@laurenblighton.bsky.social
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Social Worker/occasional racing driver. Married. Skating addict/Roller Derby/ Writer. She/her.

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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Had a fabulous time playing in my first sevens tournament for Wirral Roller Derby's 15th Birthday bash. Also had the experience of playing OTA which I haven't done before, which was mostly the England men's team in my first game. That was so hard. What a challenge though. 🙂
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Awesome fun at the Arcadia monthly scrim today and I was awarded best jammer. I worked for that! 🥰
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Trans Pride Manchester had a brilliant turnout yesterday. I organised the skaters from Rainy City, Arcadia and Manchester Roller Derby. ❤️ my tribe.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Rainy City Roller Derby & Arcadia Roller Derby will be skating the Trans Pride Manchester Protest March. If you're coming, look out for us skating up and down the line. I did this last year and it went down very well. We have a lot to protest about that is for sure. Shout me out if you see me.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I made this video giving my thoughts on the draft EHRC code of practice. I have also written to my MP again as what we really need to make this count. youtu.be/6JonXk81fcQ
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My thoughts on the EHRC Code of Practice and how it impacts trans people.
YouTube video by Lauren Nias
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
EHRC Code of Practice will be laid before parliament after 7 May, please write to your MP now it's really easy: action.goodlawproject.org/force-govern...
action.goodlawproject.org
Force the government to rip up the EHRC’s transphobic guidance
It’s been a year since the Supreme Court's decision that accelerated the rollback of trans rights in the UK. It’s been a difficult year, but it’s also been a year of coming together and fighting back....
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
I am the 3rd time lucky girl! I finally got to see @holycovesband.bsky.social last night and it was lovely to see Scott after. Awesome gig with awesome people. Had a lovely chat with Sean from Hazy Sundays at the after party. Come to Manchester again soon please. 😘
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A really powerful video by Jake. He's so good at capturing how it feels. TDoV: fb.watch/GbJ3OW2Og2/
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A blast from my past, back on this day in 2015 with me competing in the Toyota Sprint Series in my old quite modified GT86. It was very slippery that day at Snetterton! youtu.be/prK9mIAIB7Y?...
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TSS 2015 Snetterton Lauren Run 02 [Fastest]
YouTube video by DextersGarage
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Was supposed to officiate, but Arcadia were short of jammers so I ended up in the crazy situation of jamming against my own team (Rainy City). Was so much fun. Obviously Rainy one, but I nailed a fair few points as jammer. :)
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Happy International Womens Day. Where else would I be than with this awesome bunch of women playing roller derby.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We are definitely going this Saturday. It’s a really nice vibe with a great group of people. Will my husband fall over? Come see. 😆
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
MRD Jammer Club yesterday. The first rule of Jammer Club is we talk about Jammer Club! It was an awesome morning training and really getting my focus on jammer skills. So much fun! 🙂
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Rainy City Roller Derby Christmas party was so much fun last night. Who knew having a ball fight could be so much fun. 😆
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
This is so very sad and it made me cry. Thank you @robinince.bsky.social this means so much. I am disgusted with the BBC. I am so scared that this reflects where most of the media are at. Thank you for standing up for us, I am so sorry it has cost you so much. www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bgd...
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
What a beautifully awesome day it was at Skaters Unite for Trans Rights. All proceeds went to GLP & Trans Mutual Aid. A great day for the Manchester Roller Derby teams to join forces as we fight for our rights.
Me jamming at roller derbyThe white and black rookie+ team pose for a photo after the gameAdvanced game roller derby skaters staked with Trans flag
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Had a fantastic first proper game jamming for Rainy City against Liverpool. We didn't win, but we still netted nearly 200 points and for an unofficial D team with 7 rookies playing a C team, that's a win to me. Was absoluteluy awesome. ❤️ Roller derby. 😍
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Today is game day where I get to captain for Rainy City and take on Liverpool Roller Birds C Team. I am the jammer. 🙂
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
We are co-hosting this event with Manchester Roller Derby, Arcadia Roller Derby and of course my very own Rainy City Roller Derby. Come stand together with us, lets raise some serious funds, have an awesome day with awesome people. www.facebook.com/events/62593...
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Skaters unite for trans rights
Event by Arcadia Roller Derby on Saturday, December 6 2025 with 101 people interested and 58 people going. 5 posts in the discussion.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
My story essentially. Feel a bit scared to share it! But I hope it’s useful and shows that all the pain and trauma is worth it. youtu.be/nwxOmsOZU_I?...
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
This is how it really is. There is no balance.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Let's really hope that this piece is a pretty good summary of what has been going on at the EHRC, demonstrating it's pathetic incompetence. We can but hope. iandunt.substack.com/p/frightened...
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Frightened and desperate: EHRC anti-trans campaign loses its momentum
A week of absolute scenes leaves the organisation in limbo.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Ugla is so right. The EHRC stance will simply put trans people like me at risk and it will do nothing to protect anyone. If you haven’t already, please write to your MP. trib.al/uBcGk3F
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A human rights expert just confirmed the truth about being trans in Britain
It’s about time someone with authority and actual expertise made it clear.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
I wrote to my MP (Tom Morrison LD) regarding my concerns about the EHRC draft. I wrote a personal email to give some perspective. I received a well thought out and supportive reply. He did say that he is awaiting to see it and of course the issues will be in the details. Please write to your MP.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Finally I got my husband to put wheels on his feet! With some fab tuition from Grant of Skating Queer he got going. Even better, he enjoyed it! Had an awesome time at Skating Queer in Ardwick and met some awesome people. We'll be back again in two weeks time. 🙂
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
I seriously worry that this is a sign of things to come. 😔 NHS Fife staff told to use toilets based on 'sex at birth' www.bbc.com/news/article...
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NHS Fife staff told to use toilets based on 'sex at birth'
The health board has changed its policy on the use of single-sex spaces after a warning from the UK equality watchdog.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I see the govt are now pushing ID cards in the name of immigration. I have serious concerns around this given all the challenges to data held and how it could be used against the trans community. metro.co.uk/2025/09/25/u...
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Every adult in the UK will soon be required to have a digital 'Brit-card' ID
It's hoped to tackle illegal immigration.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
I know I'm preaching to those who already know, but this is what is going on. On FB it deletes this link and prevents it being shared. medium.com/@mimmymum/eh...
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EHRC, The Times and The Telegraph Are Misrepresenting Single-Sex Space Policies to Push Anti-Trans…
This isn’t law, it’s propaganda — a coordinated campaign by the EHRC and trans-hostile UK media to intimidate public services and roll…
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
More pics from the Big Gay Skate Manchester. Such an awesome day with awesome people and great representation from Rainy City Roller Derby. 💜
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
This is Pride. Did the big gay skate today in Manchester with Rain City and the crew. It was awesome. 💜☔️
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Not sure what you're doing tomorrow? Here's an idea, come to the Big Gay Skate. Even if you're not on skates, come for the social. as DEI Lead for Rainy City Roller Derby I will be there with my crew to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Come show your support. 💜
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Just been reading this. It truly is shocking and this is the real impact of the SC ruling even before the EHRC twist the knife and make life even more impossible for us. 😥 transactual.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Great night out in the Village last night with my husband and @itsloulou43.bsky.social Hope your head doesn't hurt this morning Louise! 😆
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Fab to see @itsloulou43.bsky.social coming all the way from Newcastle to NSO with me for Rainy City. She did my scrim too Penalty Box Timer extraordinaire! 💜💜 I was jam timing. Team work! 💜💜
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
I don't normally fall over, but today I hit a stone skating down the road and yep, ended up on my arse, well thigh. I landed on one knee, then went over. If only I could have done a 'pornstar' landing. Derby skills! 😆
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
This is still really relevant. Since taking testosterone in April, my performance in terms of stamina has improved significantly and I fatigue at a slower rate than I did before when jamming at roller derby. I am challenging Leeds GIC on this issue. I know I'm not the only one.
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
I'm really loving getting into jamming more at Rainy City. Yes, there's some derby kisses in there, but it so worth it. Though it might not look like it, avoiding hitting people was the mission here! 💜
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
More from Trans Pride Manchester. It was an amazing, affirming and beautiful day with incredible people. 🏳️‍⚧️ @izzyg2020.bsky.social @itsloulou43.bsky.social @sexabolition.blog
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Louise with me and my husband in my local last night. Today Trans Pride Manchester. @itsloulou43.bsky.social
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Saturday 2 August is Trans Pride Manchester. Protest march starts at 12pm. Arrive at The Proud Place Sidney Street M1 7HB from 11am. I will be there with friends and on skates with Rainy City & Arcadia roller derby teams. Skates are optional but be there! 🙂 www.transpridemcr.org/transpride2025
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Trans Pride 2025 — Trans Pride Manchester
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Been to see my GP after a lacklustre response from Leeds GIC following Charing X severely under-dosing me on E since surgery back in 2000. 19 years with an E level of 43pmol/l. GP referred and I have a DEXA scan in 2 weeks. Also been on a low dose of T since April. (1)
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
New skate day! These are my Chaya Elite Purple Evil skates. I bought these to cruise and practice outdoors on quads to help my derby skills. Wheels are very soft but they ride rough ground pretty well. It's always a compromise. 1.5 hours & 11km first time out is a good sign. It's too hot!
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
3rd place and a bronze medal in the World Cup. Fantastic. Well done England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️ Better result than the Euros eh?
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Half time at the World Cup semifinals. It’s so incredibly close for England vs Australia. Come on England. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Great jamming by one of my faves, Lucy for England vs Italy. Final score 241 to 37. England through to the quarter final. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
In Munich on Wednesday on my way to Innsbruck for the Roller Derby World Cup. 🙂
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Roller Derby WC. Watch 999 Lammy from Chinese Nations jam for 4 points against West Indies. It has been every kind of awesome so far. ❤️
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Lauren Blighton @laurenblighton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
With the Rainy crew. ☔️💜 Roller Derby World Cup here we come. 💜
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