Chris Young
@squarepegsuk.bsky.social
There’s Nothing About us Without us
Every day massive, life changing, decisions are made by those in power without us
Together, people like us can use the power of collective action to bring about change
Join us
https://squarepegsuk.substack.com
Every day massive, life changing, decisions are made by those in power without us
Together, people like us can use the power of collective action to bring about change
Join us
https://squarepegsuk.substack.com
Square Pegs Presents... #WhatTheFuck a new weekly livestream starting at 8pm UK time across a bunch of platforms, where we invite you to talk about the things that matter to you - we'll be broadcasting across a number of platforms, including our Facebook group here
www.facebook.com/groups/squar...
www.facebook.com/groups/squar...
January 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Square Pegs Presents... #WhatTheFuck a new weekly livestream starting at 8pm UK time across a bunch of platforms, where we invite you to talk about the things that matter to you - we'll be broadcasting across a number of platforms, including our Facebook group here
www.facebook.com/groups/squar...
www.facebook.com/groups/squar...
Square Pegs Presents... #WhatTheFuck a new weekly livestream starting at 8pm UK time across a bunch of platforms, where we invite you to talk about the things that matter to you
As well as other platforms, you can find us on YouTube here
www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK
We are Nothing without You
As well as other platforms, you can find us on YouTube here
www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK
We are Nothing without You
January 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Square Pegs Presents... #WhatTheFuck a new weekly livestream starting at 8pm UK time across a bunch of platforms, where we invite you to talk about the things that matter to you
As well as other platforms, you can find us on YouTube here
www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK
We are Nothing without You
As well as other platforms, you can find us on YouTube here
www.youtube.com/@SquarePegsUK
We are Nothing without You
Square Pegs Presents... #WhatTheFuck a new weekly livestream starting at 8pm UK time across a bunch of platforms, where we invite you to talk about the things that matter to you
As well as other platforms, we'll be broadcasting on Twitch here
m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/
We are nothing without you
As well as other platforms, we'll be broadcasting on Twitch here
m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/
We are nothing without you
January 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Square Pegs Presents... #WhatTheFuck a new weekly livestream starting at 8pm UK time across a bunch of platforms, where we invite you to talk about the things that matter to you
As well as other platforms, we'll be broadcasting on Twitch here
m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/
We are nothing without you
As well as other platforms, we'll be broadcasting on Twitch here
m.twitch.tv/squarepegscic/
We are nothing without you
#WhatTheF..k our new livestream will coming your way on Tuesday the 13th of January at 8pm UK time
You’ll find us here on YouTube
youtube.com/@squarepegsu...
You’ll find us here on YouTube
youtube.com/@squarepegsu...
January 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM
#WhatTheF..k our new livestream will coming your way on Tuesday the 13th of January at 8pm UK time
You’ll find us here on YouTube
youtube.com/@squarepegsu...
You’ll find us here on YouTube
youtube.com/@squarepegsu...
As I sit here whinging about the lack of weather and road reporting - I can say that Front Street in Ilmington in Warwickshire looks like it’s been gritted well and traffic’s moving just fine.
‘Yellow snow’ warnings still make me laugh (#child)
‘Yellow snow’ warnings still make me laugh (#child)
January 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
As I sit here whinging about the lack of weather and road reporting - I can say that Front Street in Ilmington in Warwickshire looks like it’s been gritted well and traffic’s moving just fine.
‘Yellow snow’ warnings still make me laugh (#child)
‘Yellow snow’ warnings still make me laugh (#child)
@shrinkatlarge.bsky.social happy new year to you...I may have suggested to the world that you're a safe pair of hands in the social media world for people who may be a tad lost in their internet wanderings
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
It's not Rocket Science
We Need to Work Together
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
@shrinkatlarge.bsky.social happy new year to you...I may have suggested to the world that you're a safe pair of hands in the social media world for people who may be a tad lost in their internet wanderings
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
Reposted by Chris Young
NEW Tressa Burke of Glasgow Disability Alliance turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Campaigner turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities
Exclusive: In letter declining proposed award, Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance, accused government of ‘fuelling hatred’
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
NEW Tressa Burke of Glasgow Disability Alliance turned down MBE over ‘scapegoating’ of people with disabilities
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
It doesn't have to be us. If you set this up, every time you shop, a small donation will be made to a good cause.
There are a zillion good causes signed up to this - a small % of your January sales will make a massive difference
Happy limbo day
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
There are a zillion good causes signed up to this - a small % of your January sales will make a massive difference
Happy limbo day
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
You spend, brands donate to Square Pegs Experts by Experience Community Interest Company.
Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.
www.easyfundraising.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It doesn't have to be us. If you set this up, every time you shop, a small donation will be made to a good cause.
There are a zillion good causes signed up to this - a small % of your January sales will make a massive difference
Happy limbo day
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
There are a zillion good causes signed up to this - a small % of your January sales will make a massive difference
Happy limbo day
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
Christmas is weird, isn’t it? Mine’s filled with ghosts and spectres interwoven with a cascade of happy and not so happy memories.
Lots of love and virtual hugs to you as you navigate your way through this complicated time ❤️
Lots of love and virtual hugs to you as you navigate your way through this complicated time ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Christmas is weird, isn’t it? Mine’s filled with ghosts and spectres interwoven with a cascade of happy and not so happy memories.
Lots of love and virtual hugs to you as you navigate your way through this complicated time ❤️
Lots of love and virtual hugs to you as you navigate your way through this complicated time ❤️
I think AI may have misunderstood the 'Gold, Frankenstein and Myrrh' mission for this audio version of my earlier fundraising post.
Anyway, please sign up to Easy Fundraising so that your favourite shops donate to Square Pegs
squarepegsuk.substack.com/p/easy-fundr...
Anyway, please sign up to Easy Fundraising so that your favourite shops donate to Square Pegs
squarepegsuk.substack.com/p/easy-fundr...
Easy Fundraising with Square Pegs
For those audiophiles out there (PS, I think AI got a little carried away with my Frankenstein gag there...)
squarepegsuk.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I think AI may have misunderstood the 'Gold, Frankenstein and Myrrh' mission for this audio version of my earlier fundraising post.
Anyway, please sign up to Easy Fundraising so that your favourite shops donate to Square Pegs
squarepegsuk.substack.com/p/easy-fundr...
Anyway, please sign up to Easy Fundraising so that your favourite shops donate to Square Pegs
squarepegsuk.substack.com/p/easy-fundr...
Nothing says Christmas more than a QR code...
I'd be delighted if you'd sign up to this so that every time you buy some tat for Christmas or in the January Sales, the store of your choice will make a small donation to us here at Square Pegs Towers...
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
I'd be delighted if you'd sign up to this so that every time you buy some tat for Christmas or in the January Sales, the store of your choice will make a small donation to us here at Square Pegs Towers...
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
Easy Fundraising with, er, for, Square Pegs
What says 'Christmas' better than a QR code?
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Nothing says Christmas more than a QR code...
I'd be delighted if you'd sign up to this so that every time you buy some tat for Christmas or in the January Sales, the store of your choice will make a small donation to us here at Square Pegs Towers...
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
I'd be delighted if you'd sign up to this so that every time you buy some tat for Christmas or in the January Sales, the store of your choice will make a small donation to us here at Square Pegs Towers...
open.substack.com/pub/squarepe...
Dear people…do you buy things?
I buy things.
Every time I buy a thing, the online shop makes a donation to Square Pegs.
I’d be overcome with emulsion, er, emotion, if you’d sign up to this.
It just takes a couple of minutes
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
I buy things.
Every time I buy a thing, the online shop makes a donation to Square Pegs.
I’d be overcome with emulsion, er, emotion, if you’d sign up to this.
It just takes a couple of minutes
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
You spend, brands donate to Square Pegs Experts by Experience Community Interest Company.
Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.
www.easyfundraising.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Dear people…do you buy things?
I buy things.
Every time I buy a thing, the online shop makes a donation to Square Pegs.
I’d be overcome with emulsion, er, emotion, if you’d sign up to this.
It just takes a couple of minutes
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
I buy things.
Every time I buy a thing, the online shop makes a donation to Square Pegs.
I’d be overcome with emulsion, er, emotion, if you’d sign up to this.
It just takes a couple of minutes
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/squar...
I know you're thinking, 'How can I donate to Square Pegs Experts By Experience Community Interest Company, but not use any of my own money?'
Worry no more!
Online companies do all that messy donating for you every time you shop with them.
Take a look
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...
Worry no more!
Online companies do all that messy donating for you every time you shop with them.
Take a look
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...
You spend, brands donate to Square Pegs Experts by Experience Community Interest Company.
Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.
www.easyfundraising.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I know you're thinking, 'How can I donate to Square Pegs Experts By Experience Community Interest Company, but not use any of my own money?'
Worry no more!
Online companies do all that messy donating for you every time you shop with them.
Take a look
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...
Worry no more!
Online companies do all that messy donating for you every time you shop with them.
Take a look
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go...
Reposted by Chris Young
Anyone can become disabled.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Anyone can become disabled.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Reposted by Chris Young
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalism
The Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism.
In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
What the F…? A new livestream from #SquarePegs starts on Tuesday the 13th of January.
What should we be talking about?
What should we be talking about?
December 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
What the F…? A new livestream from #SquarePegs starts on Tuesday the 13th of January.
What should we be talking about?
What should we be talking about?
‘Life being stressful is not an illness’
GPs who responded to this questionnaire are very close to revealing their privilege
We know that life time exposure to shitfuckery can lead to mental ill-health, don’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
GPs who responded to this questionnaire are very close to revealing their privilege
We know that life time exposure to shitfuckery can lead to mental ill-health, don’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
‘Life being stressful is not an illness’
GPs who responded to this questionnaire are very close to revealing their privilege
We know that life time exposure to shitfuckery can lead to mental ill-health, don’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
GPs who responded to this questionnaire are very close to revealing their privilege
We know that life time exposure to shitfuckery can lead to mental ill-health, don’t we?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dear GPs, next time you’re asked to complete a questionnaire, be prepared for it to be weaponised against people like us…
With a bunch of symptoms and no diagnosis, a lot of people are fucked.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/deaf-people-...
With a bunch of symptoms and no diagnosis, a lot of people are fucked.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/deaf-people-...
Deaf people who use BSL face ‘entrenched’ health and social care exclusion, say government advisers
Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) face “entrenched” and “systemic” exclusion from health and social care services across Britain, according to a new report by government advisers. The…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dear GPs, next time you’re asked to complete a questionnaire, be prepared for it to be weaponised against people like us…
With a bunch of symptoms and no diagnosis, a lot of people are fucked.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/deaf-people-...
With a bunch of symptoms and no diagnosis, a lot of people are fucked.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/deaf-people-...
I saw a moonbow tonight - I’ve only seen 2 in my 60 years. This was the most well defined though. I was driving, so you’ll just have to imagine it
This’ll make you imagine better en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonbow
This’ll make you imagine better en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonbow
Moonbow - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I saw a moonbow tonight - I’ve only seen 2 in my 60 years. This was the most well defined though. I was driving, so you’ll just have to imagine it
This’ll make you imagine better en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonbow
This’ll make you imagine better en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonbow
While we’re being told the #WorldCup in the USA is expected to be the most expensive World Cup ever, it’s worth remembering that #Brazil gave children free tickets when they hosted it in 2014
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Brazil to give free tickets to the poor at World Cup and Olympics
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
While we’re being told the #WorldCup in the USA is expected to be the most expensive World Cup ever, it’s worth remembering that #Brazil gave children free tickets when they hosted it in 2014
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
As long as we’re outside the castle with our pitchforks and torches, those in power can ignore us by pulling the drawbridge up and turning away.
We must be directly involved in decision making.
There must be no castles (it’s a metaphor!)
We must be directly involved in decision making.
There must be no castles (it’s a metaphor!)
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
As long as we’re outside the castle with our pitchforks and torches, those in power can ignore us by pulling the drawbridge up and turning away.
We must be directly involved in decision making.
There must be no castles (it’s a metaphor!)
We must be directly involved in decision making.
There must be no castles (it’s a metaphor!)
Lived experience practitioners are the connective tissue that holds services together
That’s a bold claim. We need to be in positions where decisions are made.
That’s a bold claim. We need to be in positions where decisions are made.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Lived experience practitioners are the connective tissue that holds services together
That’s a bold claim. We need to be in positions where decisions are made.
That’s a bold claim. We need to be in positions where decisions are made.
Unlike all the other professionals in a multidisciplinary meeting, lived experience practitioners have no professional body to protect our interests.
Almost every time we’re employed, it feels like we’re reinventing the wheel.
We’ve been around for more than 40 years, this has to change.
Almost every time we’re employed, it feels like we’re reinventing the wheel.
We’ve been around for more than 40 years, this has to change.
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Unlike all the other professionals in a multidisciplinary meeting, lived experience practitioners have no professional body to protect our interests.
Almost every time we’re employed, it feels like we’re reinventing the wheel.
We’ve been around for more than 40 years, this has to change.
Almost every time we’re employed, it feels like we’re reinventing the wheel.
We’ve been around for more than 40 years, this has to change.
What matters to you?
We can’t bring about change by telling our community, ‘This is what you need’ or by just reacting to the endless streams of damaging policies.
We need to take time to find out what’s important to each of us.
Their are millions of us. Let’s work together.
We can’t bring about change by telling our community, ‘This is what you need’ or by just reacting to the endless streams of damaging policies.
We need to take time to find out what’s important to each of us.
Their are millions of us. Let’s work together.
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 AM
What matters to you?
We can’t bring about change by telling our community, ‘This is what you need’ or by just reacting to the endless streams of damaging policies.
We need to take time to find out what’s important to each of us.
Their are millions of us. Let’s work together.
We can’t bring about change by telling our community, ‘This is what you need’ or by just reacting to the endless streams of damaging policies.
We need to take time to find out what’s important to each of us.
Their are millions of us. Let’s work together.