Binni Brynolf (they/them)
@brynolf.bsky.social
Proudly trans & queer, library worker, trade unionist, chronically ill, killjoy feminist, grumpy vegan, Trekkie 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇸🇪🏴🖖
(also tech.lgbt/@brynolf sometimes)
(also tech.lgbt/@brynolf sometimes)
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Welcome to my account, which is just Star Trek, cats, general nonsense, and trans & queer stuff.
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All knowledge and information managers are welcome to the free online CILIP K&IM Annual Awards Evening www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
All knowledge and information managers are welcome to the free online CILIP K&IM Annual Awards Evening www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
At the end of a teams meeting today, since the next meeting is in February, I put “happy new year” in the chat. Surely I deserve some kind of prize for this unhinged behaviour.
November 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
At the end of a teams meeting today, since the next meeting is in February, I put “happy new year” in the chat. Surely I deserve some kind of prize for this unhinged behaviour.
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Incredible work, everyone!
Over 6,500 letters sent, which means (on average) over 10 letters per MP!
If you haven’t written in and still want to, you can find @transactualuk.bsky.social’s easy-peasy tool here: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Over 6,500 letters sent, which means (on average) over 10 letters per MP!
If you haven’t written in and still want to, you can find @transactualuk.bsky.social’s easy-peasy tool here: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
October 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Incredible work, everyone!
Over 6,500 letters sent, which means (on average) over 10 letters per MP!
If you haven’t written in and still want to, you can find @transactualuk.bsky.social’s easy-peasy tool here: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Over 6,500 letters sent, which means (on average) over 10 letters per MP!
If you haven’t written in and still want to, you can find @transactualuk.bsky.social’s easy-peasy tool here: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
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So what is going on at Prospect Union? Why is it seemingly abandoning equalities?
Is it a union if it doesn't protect its marginalised members? [END]
Is it a union if it doesn't protect its marginalised members? [END]
October 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
So what is going on at Prospect Union? Why is it seemingly abandoning equalities?
Is it a union if it doesn't protect its marginalised members? [END]
Is it a union if it doesn't protect its marginalised members? [END]
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The cyber attack on Prospect Union in June 2025, members were only properly informed in October. Prospect has 150k+ members. Bank details, email addresses, employment, equality & protected characteristics were breached. While this article centres national security - LGBTQ+ people are at risk. [1/n]
Cyber gang targets secret defence base at centre of Novichok murder
Workers at the Defence Scientific Technical Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down, Salisbury, were alerted to the security breach this month by union officials.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
The cyber attack on Prospect Union in June 2025, members were only properly informed in October. Prospect has 150k+ members. Bank details, email addresses, employment, equality & protected characteristics were breached. While this article centres national security - LGBTQ+ people are at risk. [1/n]
Heading from the more scouse side of the Wirral over to the fancier side for a family do in West Kirby. On the map you can also see Thurstaston which means “Thor’s stone” because a few years ago, the Norse god Thor put a big stone on top of a hill. Not sure why but the view from there is amazing.
October 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Heading from the more scouse side of the Wirral over to the fancier side for a family do in West Kirby. On the map you can also see Thurstaston which means “Thor’s stone” because a few years ago, the Norse god Thor put a big stone on top of a hill. Not sure why but the view from there is amazing.
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Posting a little late, but Happy ##InternationalPronounsDay. Some words from our Committee Member Binni:
October 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Posting a little late, but Happy ##InternationalPronounsDay. Some words from our Committee Member Binni:
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With the EHRC acting like it is. It shows that it is really important to keep trying to get in contact with your MP.
We have seen that this is working.
We have seen that this is working.
🚨This is an emergency🚨
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
October 16, 2025 at 5:48 AM
With the EHRC acting like it is. It shows that it is really important to keep trying to get in contact with your MP.
We have seen that this is working.
We have seen that this is working.
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#PronounsDay
Its international pronouns day, so If you’re ever unsure or don’t know someone’s pronouns - just ask!
Its as simple as that ❤️
#inclusionmatters #representationmatters #pronouns #NoHomeForHateHere #bekind
Its international pronouns day, so If you’re ever unsure or don’t know someone’s pronouns - just ask!
Its as simple as that ❤️
#inclusionmatters #representationmatters #pronouns #NoHomeForHateHere #bekind
October 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
#PronounsDay
Its international pronouns day, so If you’re ever unsure or don’t know someone’s pronouns - just ask!
Its as simple as that ❤️
#inclusionmatters #representationmatters #pronouns #NoHomeForHateHere #bekind
Its international pronouns day, so If you’re ever unsure or don’t know someone’s pronouns - just ask!
Its as simple as that ❤️
#inclusionmatters #representationmatters #pronouns #NoHomeForHateHere #bekind
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International Pronouns Day happens each year on the third Wednesday of October.
You can find our pronoun resource here: transactual.org.uk/pronouns/ We created it to go in email signatures to explain why people choose to share their pronouns in emails.
#InternationalPronounsDay #PronounsDay
You can find our pronoun resource here: transactual.org.uk/pronouns/ We created it to go in email signatures to explain why people choose to share their pronouns in emails.
#InternationalPronounsDay #PronounsDay
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
International Pronouns Day happens each year on the third Wednesday of October.
You can find our pronoun resource here: transactual.org.uk/pronouns/ We created it to go in email signatures to explain why people choose to share their pronouns in emails.
#InternationalPronounsDay #PronounsDay
You can find our pronoun resource here: transactual.org.uk/pronouns/ We created it to go in email signatures to explain why people choose to share their pronouns in emails.
#InternationalPronounsDay #PronounsDay
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It's Spooktober🦇🎃 If you're a member of our network & the owner/servant of a suitably spooky companion, feel free to post a pic below. We'd love to feature some pets in our next newsletter
#PetsOfBluesky
📸my friends cat in something orange. That's spooky enough,right? anyone tried dressing up a cat!
#PetsOfBluesky
📸my friends cat in something orange. That's spooky enough,right? anyone tried dressing up a cat!
October 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It's Spooktober🦇🎃 If you're a member of our network & the owner/servant of a suitably spooky companion, feel free to post a pic below. We'd love to feature some pets in our next newsletter
#PetsOfBluesky
📸my friends cat in something orange. That's spooky enough,right? anyone tried dressing up a cat!
#PetsOfBluesky
📸my friends cat in something orange. That's spooky enough,right? anyone tried dressing up a cat!
Obviously I’m delighted that @levarburton.bsky.social is now a CILIP Honorary Fellow (have I ever mentioned that I love reading, libraries and Star Trek?) but would like to congratulate all the 2025 Honorary Fellows
🎉Congratulations to LeVar Burton, Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet and Julie Bell our 2025 Honorary Fellowship recipients.
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
Four inspiring individuals who exemplify excellence across the library and information profession.
@levarburton @JoCornish4 @buliejell #CILIPAGM
October 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Obviously I’m delighted that @levarburton.bsky.social is now a CILIP Honorary Fellow (have I ever mentioned that I love reading, libraries and Star Trek?) but would like to congratulate all the 2025 Honorary Fellows
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🚨This is an emergency🚨
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🚨This is an emergency🚨
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
This Government is currently sitting on an EHRC Code of Practice that will lead to the segregation and exclusion of trans people in public life.
Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban
@transsolidarity.bsky.social
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
Had a blast at the @starfuryevents.bsky.social Warp One Star Trek fan convention this weekend. Lots of love & community, a place where we’re all in welcomed & appreciated. This is why Star Trek is my best escapism, it offers hope of a better world. Heading home with severe post-con comedown…
October 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Had a blast at the @starfuryevents.bsky.social Warp One Star Trek fan convention this weekend. Lots of love & community, a place where we’re all in welcomed & appreciated. This is why Star Trek is my best escapism, it offers hope of a better world. Heading home with severe post-con comedown…
I just removed a terfy sticker from a lift at Euston station, very satisfying. #transrights #noterfs
October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I just removed a terfy sticker from a lift at Euston station, very satisfying. #transrights #noterfs
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⏰It's TOMORROW!
Still time to sign up for the #CILIP AGM. Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members.
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
Still time to sign up for the #CILIP AGM. Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members.
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
October 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
⏰It's TOMORROW!
Still time to sign up for the #CILIP AGM. Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members.
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
Still time to sign up for the #CILIP AGM. Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members.
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
Prospect union members got an email today about a data breach that happened in June. Way too late and seemingly not enough information shared with members.
Not particularly impressed with our union lately and this doesn’t help…
Not particularly impressed with our union lately and this doesn’t help…
This impacts around 150k people. Importantly - confidential equality data including protected characteristics, including trans people's identities, were breached in June. Members of this union and Prospect Union were told today, almost 4 months later. The Information Commissioner's Office ..
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Bectu Members’ Personal Data & Bank Details Breached In “IT Security Incident”
The personal information of potentially thousands of Bectu members has been breached in an "IT security incident" at its parent trade union Prospect.
deadline.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Prospect union members got an email today about a data breach that happened in June. Way too late and seemingly not enough information shared with members.
Not particularly impressed with our union lately and this doesn’t help…
Not particularly impressed with our union lately and this doesn’t help…
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Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get their first appointment at an NHS gender clinic, and some will never receive care, QueerAF can reveal 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...
www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...
Some people in Scotland will never get gender clinic appointment on 224-year waitlist
Revealed waiting times of all GICs in UK: Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get an appointment, and some will never receive care
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Most Trans+ people in the UK will wait more than a third of their adult life to get their first appointment at an NHS gender clinic, and some will never receive care, QueerAF can reveal 👇
www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...
www.wearequeeraf.com/gender-clini...
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Sadly, Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds is turning into a horrible battle against GCs to preserve trans inclusion 🏊♀️🏳️⚧️🏊♂️
@translucent.org.uk are stepping up (with @goodlawproject.bsky.social) for the legal fight
Please support if you possibly can via this fundraiser: translucent.org.uk/keep-hampste...
TY🙏
@translucent.org.uk are stepping up (with @goodlawproject.bsky.social) for the legal fight
Please support if you possibly can via this fundraiser: translucent.org.uk/keep-hampste...
TY🙏
Keep Hampstead Heath's Ladies' Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights and Defend Our Community! - TransLucent
Keep Hampstead Heath's Ladies' Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights campaign defends inclusivity.
translucent.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sadly, Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds is turning into a horrible battle against GCs to preserve trans inclusion 🏊♀️🏳️⚧️🏊♂️
@translucent.org.uk are stepping up (with @goodlawproject.bsky.social) for the legal fight
Please support if you possibly can via this fundraiser: translucent.org.uk/keep-hampste...
TY🙏
@translucent.org.uk are stepping up (with @goodlawproject.bsky.social) for the legal fight
Please support if you possibly can via this fundraiser: translucent.org.uk/keep-hampste...
TY🙏
The joys of tower block seaside living during a storm - it’s stunningly noisy, the sea is incredibly dramatic, and there’s been damage to some windows. Everyone is safe however.
Don’t open your windows during a storm if you live in a tower block near the sea…
Don’t open your windows during a storm if you live in a tower block near the sea…
October 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The joys of tower block seaside living during a storm - it’s stunningly noisy, the sea is incredibly dramatic, and there’s been damage to some windows. Everyone is safe however.
Don’t open your windows during a storm if you live in a tower block near the sea…
Don’t open your windows during a storm if you live in a tower block near the sea…
You’d think that at my age, I would know better but it’s quarter past one and I’m considering a “quick nap” with a pillow and blanket. And pyjamas. I’ll see you all at tea time.
October 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
You’d think that at my age, I would know better but it’s quarter past one and I’m considering a “quick nap” with a pillow and blanket. And pyjamas. I’ll see you all at tea time.
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I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
September 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
I never used to like rugby because of bad experiences with drunken, misogynistic, homophobic, generally awful student rugby players at uni. Here I am watching the women’s World Cup final and getting really invested.
September 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I never used to like rugby because of bad experiences with drunken, misogynistic, homophobic, generally awful student rugby players at uni. Here I am watching the women’s World Cup final and getting really invested.
Are you a library, knowledge and/or information worker who is LGBTQ+ and wants to get involved in the CILIP LGBTQ+ network? The committee is looking for a new chair, and I can highly recommend joining! Everyone on the committee is enthusiastic and engaged, the chair will have all the support
Our CILIP LGBTQ+ Network seeks a new Chair. You'll act as a leading officer & inform the decisions made to raise awareness & advise Library, Knowledge & Information workers in UK on LGBTQ+ subjects. Role open to those who identify as LGBTQ+ or Queer. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...
September 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Are you a library, knowledge and/or information worker who is LGBTQ+ and wants to get involved in the CILIP LGBTQ+ network? The committee is looking for a new chair, and I can highly recommend joining! Everyone on the committee is enthusiastic and engaged, the chair will have all the support
@petparent42.bsky.social are you watching the rugby this afternoon/morning?!
September 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
@petparent42.bsky.social are you watching the rugby this afternoon/morning?!