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Queer Diary / Hasbian
@queerdiary.bsky.social
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Queer folks read their REAL teenage diaries live on stage 🌈📖

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Queer Diary / Hasbian @queerdiary.bsky.social · Dec 18
All our upcoming shows, events & activities are listed here:
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(Also includes FAQs, sign-up link to share at our Queer Diary reading nights & submit a page to be published in our zine!)
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Queer diary-reading events, creative workshops & zines
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lgbtswitchboard.bsky.social
The festive season isn’t joyful for everyone.

If this time of year brings stress, loneliness, grief, or anxiety, you’re not alone. Our partners UOK can help you find mental health support that feels right.

www.uok.org.uk/services/
December 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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assignedmedia.org
The holidays are hard when you're estranged from your family, but it gets easier, and you are not alone.

From @sandyernestallen.bsky.social some counter programming for trans people who may be struggling today.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Surviving the Holidays as an Estranged Person — Assigned
You may struggle over the holidays if you’re estranged from your family, but you are not alone.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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notrightruth.bsky.social
The eight Palestine Action hunger strikers have now been held without trial for months, and three have been hospitalised. Here's a toolkit with 11 proposed actions you can take to support them.
Toolkit for UK Hunger Strikers
docs.google.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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bashback.bsky.social
🚨URGENT CALLOUT FOR SUPPORT AT HMP BRONZEFIELD🚨

Qesser Zuhra, who has been on hunger strike for 45 days, is in urgent need of hospital treatment
Despite this, calls for an ambulance have been denied by prison staff.

MOBILISE OUTSIDE HMP BRONZEFIELD IN ASHFORD, SURREY, ASAP TO DEMAND AN AMBULANCE
December 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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thisisbiscuit.org.uk
... and the terfs are screaming and bellowing about absolutely none of these things.
Five key moments in the assault on the rights of women and girls in 2025
Since Trump’s second term began in January, global healthcare, especially for sexual and reproductive health, has been under constant attack
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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thelovetankcic.bsky.social
Our recent research shows queer people want more accessible harm reduction information about club drugs. This new work in partnership with Antidote at @londonfriend.bsky.social is a step towards implementing the findings of our community-based research.

www.thelovetank.info/news/sdc4all
New harm reduction materials for queer clubbers launched — The Love Tank CIC
New harm reduction information on five of the most commonly used club drugs has been launched in a partnership between The Love Tank and Antidote at London Friend .
www.thelovetank.info
December 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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senthorun.bsky.social
A reminder: migrants do not have to be “grateful” or “successful” to be able to live safely. We are entitled to freedom regardless of whether other people like us.
July 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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thisisbiscuit.org.uk
Gen Z women are more likely to identify as bisexual, but still embrace lesbian label: study
Around 45 percent of Gen Z women ages 20 to 29 use the bisexual label, compared to 42.2 percent who use lesbian.
www.advocate.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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transactualuk.bsky.social
Are you a transgender uni student currently studying in the UK? Take part in this survey forming part of the research looking at how the Supreme Court ruling might influence the experiences of transgender people studying in Higher Education. Email Samantha directly: [email protected]
A poster with pale pink background and a drawing of three people embracing surrounded by the trans flag. There is writing in blue promoting a survey that says "Take part in a 20 minute questionnaire exploring, How might the Supreme Court ruling influence the experiences of transgender people studying in higher education (HE). We want to hear from you if you are a transgender student; You are currently studying at a UK university; You are over 18; You are based in the UK; You have heard about the Supreme Court ruling; You are not currently seeking therapy. We especially want to hear from trans Black people and trans people of colour who are currently at university. Got a question? Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk".
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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astrokatie.com
The Doctor is right and correct
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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senthorun.bsky.social
“As scholarship continues to evolve, queerness must be acknowledged as an essential contributor to Palestinian liberation, complementing other political strategies.”

Queer Palestinians continue to challenge genocidal politics and advocate for freedom.

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Queerness, Genocide, and International Law - A Look at Palestine - ECPS
In the colossal scope of the annihilation of Palestinians since October 7, queerness is not a mere addendum when positioned in the scholarship and legality of
www.populismstudies.org
November 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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senthorun.bsky.social
Over two decades ago, a Labour government repealed “Section 28” which aimed to prevent positive discussions about homosexuality and gay lives in schools. Now a Labour government pursues transphobia and erases trans and non-binary lives. Today’s political transphobia is basically recycled homophobia.
amnestyuk.bsky.social Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · Nov 18
Twenty-two years ago today Section 28 was repealed.

But we're seeing history repeat itself as some in the media and in politics spread bigotry and misinformation about trans people.

1/8🧵
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
queerdiary.bsky.social
This week we're in Newcastle!

✂️ Zine-making on Weds
💘 Hasbian performance on Thu

Both at alphabetti theatre with PWYC tix available

See u there 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
A split page, advertising 2 Queer Diary events at alphabetti theatre. On top: zine-making 22nd oct make your own mini-zine from real old teen magazines (with a doodle of scissors and the covers of kerrang featuring Skin, mizz featuring Beyoncé, smash hits featuring George Michael and nme featuring green day. Below, hasbian show "a unique insight into growing up queer in the 90s" (5 stars, a young-ish perspective), featuring a picture of Beth opening a blue book and looking mock-shocked at the contents. Stickers surrounding beth show doc marten boots, cheap vodka, a brighton bus, lindsay lohan and Ashton Kutcher in hearts, and pop duo tatu looking on.
October 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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goodlawproject.bsky.social
The EHRC has removed its interim guidance on the Supreme Court ruling on gender

But this guidance is what Virgin Active gyms and other organisations used to ban trans people from their toilets and changing rooms... so what now?
https://t.co/pnAgMzmVbr
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/uk-supreme-court-ruling-meaning-sex-equality-act-our-work
t.co
October 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
Gender Clinic Files: Two-thirds of adults waiting for transgender healthcare in UK are under 25 👇

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clinic-files-two-thirds-of-adults-waiting-for-transgender-healthcare-in-uk-are-under-25/
Majority of adults waiting for Trans+ healthcare are under 25
Two-thirds of Trans+ people would lose care if all Cass Review recommendations implemented
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
At a time of unprecedented awareness of the Trans+ community, we have never been more misunderstood

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/visibility-is-nothing-if-we-dont-translate-it-into-understanding-lets-reclaim-it/
Visibility is nothing if we don't translate it into understanding. Let’s reclaim it
At a time of unprecedented awareness of the Trans+ community, we have never been more misunderstood
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
queerdiary.bsky.social
Oct 1 QD, Newcastle
Bring ur old diary, poetry, fanfic, tumblr post- whatever you wrote when as a teen 🌈📖

Oct 3 Hasbian, Durham
Queer coming-of-age comedy with REAL teenage diaries & a soundtrack of y2k pop classics & indie angst anthems 💘

Oct 22-23, Newcastle zine-making & a Hasbian show

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Queer Diary event dates in the North East, listed in a typewriter font: Weds Oct 1 Queer Diary open mic diary-reading night Alphabetti Newcastle, Fri Oct 3 Hasbian performance Durham, Weds 22 Zine-making workshop at Alphabetti, Thu 23 Hasbian at Alphabetti. Around the dates, doodles of scissors, glue, a diary and a microphone. At the top the title Queer Diary in pink handwriting with a heart over the i. At the bottom, the qd logo (a rainbow bursting from an open book) and the quote "a place to look back on our formative years with laughter and kindness"
October 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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thisisbiscuit.org.uk
It's still bi+ month; help a gal out and get yourself an affirming treat.

We're trying to recover the costs of the bi+ community fair (if we don't break even its unlikely we'll be able to do it again).

thisisbiscuit.org.uk/shop/perfect...
A recycled acrylic pin in the form of a name badge reading 'hello im... still bisexual' A large black button badge with a gold star in the centre, surrounded by the words 'gold star bisexual' Three trans flag button badges in small, medium and large A vinyl sticker depicting three m&ms in pink, purple and blue
September 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
queerdiary.bsky.social
Tour starts next week 🤯
queerdiary.bsky.social Queer Diary / Hasbian @queerdiary.bsky.social · Aug 6
HASBIAN on tour 📣

Hasbian (noun)
- A former lesbian
- A comedy about growing up queer in Brighton during Section 28

Beth’s REAL teenage diary is brought to life in vivid hilarity with animated projections inspired by teen magazines, set to a soundtrack of y2k pop classics & indie angst anthems 💘
A promo photo of Beth against a pink backdrop, opening a blue notebook, with a scandalised expression - one eyebrow raised, mouth open in shocked amusement. Beth is a white person with dark hair in a high ponytail, wearing pink dungarees & a lilac tie-dye t-shirt. Above Beth, the title says “Hasbian” in a bold yellow font that recalls teen movies: Mean Girls, Clueless, etc. Surrounding Beth's head are cut-out photos including a Brighton bus, a bottle of cheap vodka, red Doc Marten boots, young Lindsay Lohan & Ashton Kutcher in heart-shaped frames, the back of 00s pop duo Tatu holding hands in school uniform. Snippets from reviews appear on cut-out strips, above and below Beth, and the dates are listed on a torn blue strip of paper, in a typewriter-style. Text reads: Hasbian “A unique insight into growing up queer in the 90s” ★★★★★ - A Young(ish) Perspective "An incredibly funny, charismatic performer" ★★★★ - West End With Me Worcester 27 Sept Worcester Theatres Durham 3 Oct Gala Theatre Oxford 10 Oct The Old Fire Station Norwich 12 Oct Norwich Theatre Basingstoke 16 Oct Proteus Theatre Exeter 18 Oct Exeter Phoenix Newcastle 23 Oct Alphabetti Theatre Salford 19 Nov New Adelphi Theatre
September 18, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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switchboard.bsky.social
This week (Tuesday 16th September - Tuesday 23rd September) is all about raising awareness of bisexuality; a sexuality that is often erased or misunderstood, but is no doubt a valid and sacred part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
September 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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natacha.bsky.social
Eurovision monitor.

Blue = not taking part if Israel does
Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia
September 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted 👇

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/polari-prize-saga-shows-us-how-the-overton-window-on-trans-rights-has-shifted/
Polari Prize saga shows us how the Overton window on Trans+ rights has shifted
The Overton window on what is acceptable to say has shifted dramatically in recent years, especially when it pertains to Trans+ rights
www.wearequeeraf.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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xtramagazine.com
"Any connection they can draw between us and this act of violence will be used to strip more of our rights, or threaten us more in our homes, our schools and our communities," writes @melwoods.me, on how trans people have been roped into the narrative around Charlie Kirk's death
Trans people didn’t ask to get pulled into any of this | Xtra Magazine
Charlie Kirk’s murder is the latest event in which trans people have suddenly, inexplicably, become main characters
xtramagazine.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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william.noiseistherapy.co.uk
at @queerdiary.bsky.social oxford. absolutely captivating and so so much fun - thank you to every queer who kept a diary and has the bravery and humility to share the entries. punchlines after punchlines from daily existence - hugely recommend
September 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
queerdiary.bsky.social
Still a few tix for Queer Diary in Oxford this eve! Readings start from 7:30 & it's Pay What You Can 🎟
queerdiary.bsky.social Queer Diary / Hasbian @queerdiary.bsky.social · Sep 4
This week we're in OXFORD 📍

Zine-making on Sept 7th, Queer Diary readings on the 11th at the Old Fire Station!

Come & join us 🌈📖

linktr.ee/hasbianqueer...
A collage of torn pink and blue paper with text in handwriting and typewriter-style font, alongside a photo of me (a white person with half-up long dark hair smiling into a mic holding a clipboard), and some magazines (green day on nme, George Michael on Smash Hits, Beyoncé in mizz, and Skin on keyring), with doodles of pritt stick, scissors, and a microphone. Plus the queer diary logo (a rainbow bursting from an open book). It says: Queer Diary, old fire station oxford, open mic, sign up to read your real teenage diary, old poetry, or fanfic Thu 11 sept, readings from 7:30. Zine-making: make your own mini-zine from real old teen magazines, sun 7 Sept, 2-4pm.
September 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM