News Clare Project calls for review into the death of Matty Sheldrick (Content warning) The Clare Project (TCP), the transgender support and community group, has called for a review into the death of Matty Sheldrick, a community member who passed away in November. By Contributor • 3 min read
News Susie Green steps down as CEO of Mermaids Belinda Bell, Chair of Trustees, said: “The Trustees are very grateful to Susie for everything she has done over the last six years to support trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people and their families, and to build Mermaids into the organisation it is today.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Clare Project “deeply saddened” following the passing of community member Matty Sheldrick “We are deeply saddened to be sharing the news that our much-loved community member, Matty Sheldrick, has died.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 20 The event, which is co-organised by TNBI and LGBTQ+ organisations / charities and is free for all to attend – will run from 12-4pm, and will start with community speakers in Jubilee Square from 12pm, before a performance from Rainbow Chorus, and a light lunch in the neighbouring TLC. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo wins Trans in the City award Eva Echo – Director of Innovation for Birmingham Pride and ambassador for Trans Clinic UK – was awarded the Trans Community Champion Award at Trans in the City’s gala and award ceremony on Monday, November 14 By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Health Trans Can Sport announces new mindfulness programme for trans, non-binary and gender variant people Trans Can Sport said: “Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the moment, without judgement. It is a wonderful form of meditation, with a focus on compassion and kindness.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health TransActual UK publishes major new report into transition-related healthcare TransActual UK has published major new research – the Transition Access Survey 2022 – which shines a light on how “the NHS is failing trans people on an industrial scale”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Queer Brewing to mark Trans Day of Remembrance with new beer to raise funds for trans community space The beer will be raising funds for London-based community group Transmissions – a trans community space based downstairs at East London’s Dalston Superstore. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: The Queens of Sarmiento Park by Camila Sosa Villada I absolutely adored it, in the face of bleak reality and a world which rejects anyone different it offers pure trembling life affirming moments of brilliant vibrant hope, a spiritual connection with the essence of life, an irrefutable rightness of being you, which cannot be taken away by harsh grind By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts The New Art Gallery Walsall to connect trans and queer artist in the UK and Pakistan Newly announced residences for the New Art Gallery Walsall are intended to connect trans and queer artists in the UK and Pakistan. By Catherine Muxworthy • 3 min read
News Trans equality organisation welcomes MSPs’ vote for Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTQ+ equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that MSPs have voted, by 88 votes to 33, to approve the principles of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill at the stage 1 vote. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Germany introduces new ‘Gender Recognition’ procedure This summer, Germany introduced the parameters of a bill that would make it easier for transgender people to change their name and gender; a development for transgender rights, setting a standard for self-determination for name and gender in the country. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
