Mat LGBTYS

I do Youth and Community Development at @LGBTYS! Also into queer liberation, research, and adventuring outdoors. #TransAndProud
Pronouns: He/him.
Views: mine.

[The Mental Elf @Mental_Elf]

Understanding and preventing youth suicide

2-4pm, Wed 15 Sep 2021

Sign up now for this free @TRIUMPHnetwork event with
Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch, @HazelMarzetti & @profsiobhanon and others!

https://t.co/rwXQx9LaaK

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

I will be moving on from my role here at @LGBTYS at the end of the month. It's been an absolute honour to get to work with the incredible young people, colleagues, schools, and partners who have made this time so special.
You've got this!

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Really great chance to get involved in activism with a group of other passionate people determined to make the world better for trans people!

[Equality Network @LGBTIScotland]

We asked LGBTI groups across Scotland what training and support they needed. Today we release the first of three new community group guides as a result.
In this first guide, we explore #mentalhealth, how it affects LGBTI people, and how to support them
https://t.co/z8cm57bgvE

[Mhairi Black 🏳️‍🌈 @MhairiBlack]

Over the last five years there has been an organised and concerted campaign mobilised against the trans community. My speech on Pride in 2021. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Next year we'll take these out around Glasgow - see you there?

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

At YOGHURT tonight we went to pride!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Group members made some awesome acrostic poems sharing what pride means to them
P = Protest Proud Passion Positive Power
R = Respect Reformation Rainbow Reclaim Radiant
I = Inclusive Intersectional Inspiring Iconic Imagination Impactful ..

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

And we made some super cool banners and rainbows to show the world! Check out how brilliant they are ⬇️

[Respect @ King’s Park @RespectAtKPSS]

It was great to collaborate together tonight after our online training to plan for next session in the LGBT charter 🏳️‍🌈 thank you @Mat_LGBTYS @LGBTYS @KingsParkSec

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Last night at YOGHURT we talked Autistic Pride Day! It's so important to take time to celebrate and feel proud of the different ways we experience the world - and to be part of your autistic communities🤩 Are you celebrating #AutisticPrideDay on Friday? If so, how?

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

🔹Exams finished!
🔹Sunny weather forecast!
What are you waiting for? See this thread for info on how to arrange your🏳️‍⚧️#PridePicnic 🏳️‍🌈⬇️

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Anyway, that's enough rhapsodising from me - watch this space for the @LGBTYS YOGHURT band!!

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Last night we had a 👑talent show👑 at YOGHURT youth group! Group members sang, played, improvised, duetted and gave us previews of the work-in-progress songs they are writing.
Each one of them was an outstanding show of talent and power which left me absolutely speechless 🤩

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

The wonder and beauty of our group spaces has never been more apparent. Everyone was super nervous but performed anyway thanks to the encouragement of the group.
Young people shared how happy they felt and how much love they felt in the room - it was almost tangible!

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

@andospeaks @LGBTYS Such length and elegance! A worthy contender.

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Last night was canid night at YOGHURT! As well as a lot of excellent dog pics we gave out these awards..
Do you agree? What other categories would you have included?

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

@BellaLgbtq I keep coming back to what a wonderful picture this is 😊

[Mat LGBTYS @Mat_LGBTYS]

Hanging out in the sun with old and new friends? What could be better! Why not make a weekend of it with food prep one day and the meet up the next? #PridePicnic

[Smithycroft LGBTQ @SmithycroftLGBT]

Calling all our LGBT families! We are at the final stages of applying for our Gold standard award. We would love it if you could email Mrs Asher at [email protected] if you would be interested in joining an online focus group. @smithycroft282