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Ed Sum (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 @musedot.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just a wee update on the page if you follow the link. Video not quite ready yet... feel free to give more money until the grand reveal 🫠

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If anyone would like to contribute even a little to this it would help a lot. And I will make sure you get the video 😏

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 04/08/2026

With less than three weeks to go it's time to get decorating! Whether it's a full window work of art, a quick handmade sign, or just a flag, we'd love to see you joining in! Post pics of your creations with the hashtag #ObanPrideWindows and we'll share them all ❤️

DECORATE YOUR WINDOWS
FOR OBAN PRIDE 2026
Show off your creativity
Show the community you care
Show passers-by that everyone is safe with you
Whether it's a few flags or a full blown mural, whether you're on the march route or the other side of town,
We'd love to see what you come up with!
Tag your photos #ObanPrideWindows and we'll share your photos

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 01/08/2026

Camping for trans and non-binary people in Oban over the weekend of Pride 🎉 Only a few days left to apply!

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 29/07/2026

⚠️ Are you waiting for an appointment with Sandyford Adult Gender Service? Please act now. Sandyford has contacted everyone who joined its waiting list before August 2024 to check if they still need the service. Anyone who has not responded by 9th August 2026 will be removed from the waiting list.

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Sandyford Adult Gender Service finishes waiting list validation - Scottish Trans

Sandyford’s adult waiting list exercise is now finished. If you joined before August 2024 and haven’t heard from them, please get in touch. The Sandyford […]

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 28/07/2026

Swipe through for times and details of all the events we have on. See you there!

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 28/07/2026

The full programme for Oban Pride 2026 is here! Three days of fantastic free events - stalls, games, workshops, an after party… and of course our march! Full details of all events in the post below, and stay tuned for performer details to come soon!

OBAN PRIDE 2026
21ST-23RD AUGUST
PROGRAMME

FRIDAY
-QUIZ & SOCIAL-
ROCKFIELD CENTRE
6:00-8:00 Kick off the weekend with a quiz, boardgames, books or just a chat - or bring your own crafts/activities
First drink is FREE!

SATURDAY
-MARCH-
STATION SQUARE
11:45 Start to gather
12:00 Speeches
12:30 March departs
-PRIDE VILLAGE-CORRAN HALLS
12:00 Stalls quiet time
12:50-3:00 Stalls Village - Games
Zone - Youth Zone - Gaelic Zone
Quiet Zone
3:15-4:15 Gaelic Taster Session
-AFTER PARTY-CORRAN HALLS (18+)
7:00-10:00 Dancing - Drag

SUNDAY
QUEER POETRY
-WORKSHOP-SADIE HALL
10:00-11:00 Learn to make a poem from your own life experiences
FILMMAKING
-WORKSHOP-CORRAN HALLS
11:30-5:30 Learn the skills you need to make a movie with just your phone!
(Booking advised due to space)

ALL EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE!

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 27/07/2026

We are having a drop-in session in our office on Thursday (30th July). Pop in any time between 5:30 and 7:30pm if you fancy a chat about anything, to browse our library, or just find out more about what we’re doing. DM or email us (info@obanpride.com) for the address if you'd like to come

Drop-in session
• Feeling alone?
• Want to talk about something?
• Interested in helping out?
• Just fancy a chat?
Pop by our office!
• Thursday 30t July
• 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• contact us for the address

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 13/07/2026

Come along on Wednesday to the second of our new regular socials! Whether you want to meet people and have a chat, play a boardgame, or just sit and do your knitting, we’d love to see you there! Pop-in anytime you like between 5:30 and 7:30 at the Atlantis Leisure Centre

Evening Drop-in Social
Wednesday 15th July, 5:30-7:30
Function Room, Atlantis Leisure Centre
Pop in and
• meet people
• browse our books
• play boardgames
• bring your knitting, crochet, sketchbook, journal...
• chat about our plans for this year's Pride
• chat about volunteering and how you can be involved
• tell us what you want us to do over the next year!

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 11/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 6 weeks until Oban Pride 2026 and what a weekend we have for you! 🎉 Three days where we can celebrate, come together, learn, create, laugh, dance and support each other. Full details of all the exciting activities will be announced over the coming weeks. Keep your diary clear! See you there!

OBAN PRIDE 2026, 21ST -23RD AUGUST
PROGRAMME:
FRIDAY: OPENING NIGHT SOCIAL

SATURDAY: SPEECHES, MARCH, STALLS VILLAGE, GAMES ZONE, YOUTH ZONE, GAELIC ZONE
AFTER PARTY: DRAG, COMEDY, DANCING

SUNDAY: CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

6 WEEKS TO GO!
WATCH OUR SOCIALS - MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
PROGRAMME

STATION SQUARE
11:45 MARCH GATHERS
12:00 SPEECHES
12:30 MARCH LEAVES

CORRAN HALLS
12:00 STALLS QUIET TIME
12:45 MARCH ARRIVES
12:50-3:00 COMMUNITY STALLS VILLAGE YOUTH ZONE • GAMES ZONE GAELIC ZONE • QUIET ZONE
7:00-10:00

AFTER PARTY:
DRAG • COMEDY • RAFFLE DANCING • PLUS... SPONSORED WAX THE TREASURER'S TRAIL

ALL EVENTS
FREE
TO ATTEND

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 03/07/2026

Pride isn’t just a month. LGBTQIA+ people need support all year round. #PrideMonth

If you're a
company who's spent Pride Month flying rainbow flags
Keep doing it

If you're an
LGBTQIA+ person who’s
been feeling less
alone
Keep doing it

It's not just a month to us
Don't let it be for you

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Forgot to put the “calm down, you ate beetroot” post-it in the bathroom last night 😅

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Edinburgh Pride yesterday 🌈 with @raymuji.bsky.social ❤️ That is glitter in my beard btw 😂

The two of us on the train, rainbows out

Arrived in Edinburgh! Us just outside the station with buildings and a not totally cloudy sky

The two of us, sunglasses on, in the March. Bonus Oban Pride rainbow flag behind us.

Quick change into my t shirt from the meeting of Brazilian Pride Organisations I spoke at

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alexis simpson is confused by display name changes @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

actually, one of Shakira's hips always tells the truth, and one of Shakira's hips always lies

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Had a stall at a kink market today with my ADHD group. We had a tombola including “bondage buddies” - cuddly toys in ropes. I was toy #6 😂

Me in a shirt over a vest, with bandage ropes tied round my chest

A collection of soft toys with ropes tied round them

Backstories of the bondage toys. Mine is number 7

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I lie; I’m not finished packing yet 😅

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 02/06/2026

June is Pride Month. And yes, we still need it. Happy Pride Month to all!

A rainbow graphic with text reading “happy shame month”. Shame has been crossed out and replaced with “pride”

Text reading “June is Pride Month. And yes, we still need it.
Because people are still made to feel ashamed of who they are.
Because people are still afraid to go out as themselves.
Because some people are trying to make it more difficult for us to be ourselves.
Because there's a new generation of young people trying to find their place and their community.”

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Big news: I’m going to São Paulo Pride 🎉 I’m representing Scotland in the UK’s delegation to the worlds biggest pride 😮 Me and my kilt are going to be on a float in front of 4 million people 😂

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A Pup named Fiddle @thefiddlecat.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

If you're an artist following me, please make sure to block @curation-lab.bsky.social to protect your work. Don't let this AI bot critique your human-made art.

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Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Been thinking about joining us for an EsseCamp adventure? We have set the next date! More info: www.essehouse.co.uk/about-essecamp

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Esse House UK @essehouse.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

If you see radar keys and disabled toilets being mentioned - bring up our names and post this link in the replies: Www.essehouse.co.uk/pee-in-peace-program

essehouse.co.uk

Esse House UK

Esse House UK offers accessible toilet keys through the Pee in Peace Program, supporting trans rights and community needs.

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 20/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our training course last week – and of course an extra special thank you to Samaritans Scotland and their wonderful trainer We had lovely feedback about how useful the course was, and we hope to be able to repeat it 🤞 #ObanPride #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Worst photo ever! As is traditional 😂

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I SAW MY FIRST SWIFT OF THE YEAR! 🎉

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This is a cat check point: relinquish your most recent cat picture on your phone. Spotted this beauty in Oban at the weekend

A white cat sitting very neatly by a wall in the street

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 17/05/2026

Today, 17th May, marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). A day for raising awareness of injustices and celebrating diversity. We will continue to work with our allies and the community of Oban to be on the right side of history 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ObanPride #IDAHOBIT

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She Guevara @sheg7.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

We have an EsseCamp in Oban, Scotland coming up, and I need to find someone over the age of 30 with a driving licence who would be willing to come along from 20th to 23rd August. Accomodation, food and activities included. Agreed expenses paid. Even if it isnt for you, please share!

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 08/05/2026

Please consider volunteering with us so we can continue to deliver things for the community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 2/2

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 08/05/2026

See what we've got planned for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ☕️ Coffee social on Wednesday 🧑‍🏫 Mental health training on Thursday 🌈 LGBTQIA+ drop in at our office and library 🛠️ Volunteering opportunities along with information and signposting on resources for improving your mental health #ObanPride 1/2

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026

Thank you ❤️

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026

We are extremely excited to have the wonderful Esse House at Oban Pride 2026 – and holding an EsseCamp event at the same time! This is a fantastic opportunity for trans and non-binary people; just check out the pics and posts from their recent camp in Arran to see why 🏳️‍⚧️

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 06/05/2026

Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek; the theme this year is 'Action'. Awareness is important, but it's action that makes things better. We will be running several events to help people take action for their own and other people's mental health. Watch for announcements and join us! #ObanPride

A graphic from the Mental Health Foundation, founders of Mental Health Awareness Week. A purple background with text reading: "Awareness is vital, but real change comes when we take action too.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, take action for good mental health - for yourself, for someone else, for all of us."
Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 11-17 May 2026

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy Perfect Date Day everyone

Screenshot from Miss Congeniality

“Describe your perfect date.”

“That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th.
Because it's not too hot and not too cold.
All you need is a light jacket”

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Went for a walk along the river and made a friend. Just outside Glasgow city centre. Absolutely unbothered by me standing just a couple of metres away

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Omg what is wrong with these people

Quote from the article “The brutal reality check seemingly hasn't put Peretti off from pursuing Al, though. He now says he's hoping to bring "new Al apps to the market" this year.”

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 04/03/2026

History doesn't stop at the end of the month, so we're not going to either. Dr Alfredo Carpineti (he/him; @drcarpineti.bsky.social) is the founder of Pride in STEM (@prideinstem.bsky.social), a charity which supports and promotes LGBTQIA+ people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

a graphic with a photo of Alfredo, a white man with tousled dark hair and a short beard wearing a blue hoodie and a black jacket, with a castle and a a twilight sky behind him. The text reads "Dr Alfredo Carpineti (he/him) is the founder of Pride in STEM, a charity which supports and promotes LGBTQIA+ people in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)."

A graphic with the text "Alfredo is an astrophysicist, science communicator and social activist. Born near Rome, he moved to London for his MSc and PhD, where he lives with his husband and their corgi.

It was in London too that his passion for astrophysics began, as a child on holiday: reading about a hypothesis that a supernova killed the dinosaurs led to a book about space, a telescope, and ultimately, his own book. Invisible Rainbows, his first book, explores the universe beyond the light that we can see -- in infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray and the whole spectrum."

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Thomas Lumley @tslumley.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Read this for the thread below on why it's misleading and the Lancet should feel bad

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 26/02/2026

More from the committee! This time, our Chair

A graphic with a photograph of Kevin, a man in his 40s with glasses, and a short beard. In the background of the photo is a blackboard covered in graphs of trigonemtric equations, while a student can be seen from behind pointing at the graphs. Accompanying it is the text "Our Chair, Kevin (he/him), has a BA and MEng in Engineering, specialising in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, from the University of Cambridge."

Text reading “He first studied mathematics before changing to engineering, and this background in science opened many doors, some surprising - becoming a teacher on the other side of the world, translating scientific equipment training for university researchers, and consulting on management for an international wind power joint venture - before leading to the career in management he'd been trying to avoid by doing all those things.
He still loves fluid dynamics and will point out vortex shedding from bridge supports to you as you cross a river, whether you're interested or not.”

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Oban Pride @obanpride.com · 25/02/2026

Something a little different this year! As the theme is ‘science and innovation’ we thought we would highlight a few people linked with Oban Pride and relating to the theme. Starting with Ed (he/him), our very appropriately named Treasurer!

A graphic including text and a photograph of Ed, captioned "Ed at his bachelor's degree graduation in 1999, looking joyful because little did he know what was to come from working in healthcare…"

It is a washed out photograph with a person with a large, shiny forehead, short, black hair with sideburns, large, rounded, metal-rimmed glasses, large, teethy smile and clean shaven. The person is wearing a suit with a white shirt and blue tie, with a black graduation gown, with a two-tone green graduation hood.

The graphics text reads “Ed (he/him) is one of our Trustees, and with 'Sum' as his surname, it is very apt that he is our Treasurer!

He is more of an 'applied' science person, with a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc (Hons)) in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Science (MSc) in Ergonomics and Organisational behaviour.

He has been involved with several research studies, and he even has his name on a paper: 'Occupational therapy consensus recommendations for Functional Neurological Disorder'.

He has delivered lectures to occupational therapy and physiotherapy students and supported other occupational therapists with their training and development, particularly in the field of neurological rehabilitation.“

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Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP @pediatricskc.medsky.network · 25/02/2026

Why do they need immunity if it’s not bad to catch? I mean, why drive out of your way to get infected? It makes no sense. Vaccinating to prevent infection makes sense but if you don’t think the vaccine is safe, why go out of your way to get sick? Make it make sense.

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Kevin @votesforoysters.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

JFC that first sentence is one of the worst things I’ve ever read

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