Lauren Blighton
@laurenblighton.bsky.social
Social Worker/occasional racing driver. Married. Skating addict/Roller Derby/ Writer. She/her. Director of Gender Genius- trans education and consultancy. Coming soon.
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. 😍
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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. 😍
Today is game day where I get to captain for Rainy City and take on Liverpool Roller Birds C Team. I am the jammer. 🙂
November 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Today is game day where I get to captain for Rainy City and take on Liverpool Roller Birds C Team. I am the jammer. 🙂
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...
www.facebook.com/events/62593...
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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November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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...
www.facebook.com/events/62593...
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?...
youtu.be/nwxOmsOZU_I?...
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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?...
youtu.be/nwxOmsOZU_I?...
This is how it really is. There is no balance.
October 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This is how it really is. There is no balance.
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...
iandunt.substack.com/p/frightened...
Frightened and desperate: EHRC anti-trans campaign loses its momentum
A week of absolute scenes leaves the organisation in limbo.
iandunt.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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...
iandunt.substack.com/p/frightened...
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.
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If you haven’t already, please write to your MP.
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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.
trib.al
October 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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
If you haven’t already, please write to your MP.
trib.al/uBcGk3F
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.
October 16, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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.
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. 🙂
October 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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. 🙂
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...
NHS Fife staff told to use toilets based on 'sex at birth' www.bbc.com/news/article...
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.
www.bbc.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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...
NHS Fife staff told to use toilets based on 'sex at birth' www.bbc.com/news/article...
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...
metro.co.uk/2025/09/25/u...
Every adult in the UK will soon be required to have a digital 'Brit-card' ID
It's hoped to tackle illegal immigration.
metro.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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...
metro.co.uk/2025/09/25/u...
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...
medium.com/@mimmymum/eh...
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…
medium.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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...
medium.com/@mimmymum/eh...
More pics from the Big Gay Skate Manchester. Such an awesome day with awesome people and great representation from Rainy City Roller Derby. 💜
August 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
More pics from the Big Gay Skate Manchester. Such an awesome day with awesome people and great representation from Rainy City Roller Derby. 💜
This is Pride. Did the big gay skate today in Manchester with Rain City and the crew. It was awesome. 💜☔️
August 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This is Pride. Did the big gay skate today in Manchester with Rain City and the crew. It was awesome. 💜☔️
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. 💜
August 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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. 💜
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...
transactual.org.uk/wp-content/u...
transactual.org.uk
August 20, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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...
transactual.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Great night out in the Village last night with my husband and @itsloulou43.bsky.social Hope your head doesn't hurt this morning Louise! 😆
August 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Great night out in the Village last night with my husband and @itsloulou43.bsky.social Hope your head doesn't hurt this morning Louise! 😆
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! 💜💜
August 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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! 💜💜
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! 😆
August 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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! 😆
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.
This is a great article that was written by an amazing investigative journalist AC Shilton way back in 2019.
I am quoted in it.
www.bicycling.com/culture/a257...
I am quoted in it.
www.bicycling.com/culture/a257...
Transgender Track World Champion Defends Her Human Right—To Race
What masters track sprinter Rachel McKinnon (and her competitors) want you to know.
www.bicycling.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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.
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! 💜
August 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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! 💜
More from Trans Pride Manchester. It was an amazing, affirming and beautiful day with incredible people. 🏳️⚧️
@izzyg2020.bsky.social
@itsloulou43.bsky.social
@sexabolition.blog
@izzyg2020.bsky.social
@itsloulou43.bsky.social
@sexabolition.blog
August 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
More from Trans Pride Manchester. It was an amazing, affirming and beautiful day with incredible people. 🏳️⚧️
@izzyg2020.bsky.social
@itsloulou43.bsky.social
@sexabolition.blog
@izzyg2020.bsky.social
@itsloulou43.bsky.social
@sexabolition.blog
Louise with me and my husband in my local last night. Today Trans Pride Manchester. @itsloulou43.bsky.social
August 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Louise with me and my husband in my local last night. Today Trans Pride Manchester. @itsloulou43.bsky.social
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
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
Trans Pride 2025 — Trans Pride Manchester
www.transpridemcr.org
July 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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
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
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)
July 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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)