#PolyDay schedule now out (including me!) https://polydaylondon.uk/2026/schedule/ #Polyamory #Event #Community #London #England #UK
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Grant Denkinson
@grantdenkinson@mastodonapp.uk
mastodon 4.6.8Interdisciplinary interests: science, psychotherapy, equalities especially gender sex and relationships. White English European male bisexual polyamorous bdsm / kink. Science / tech / computing background working now in counselling / psychotherapy. he/him pronouns.
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Being from #Nottingham and a #cyclist I am sad to hear “Owner of #Raleigh and Lapierre files for insolvency…” #cycling https://www.bikeradar.com/news/accell-group-files-for-insolvency-after-1-8bn-buyout
Reminder to people using stock art in Britain: Gavels aren't used in British Courts (apart from some unusual exceptions) https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/Blogs/No-gavels-please-were-british
First time at a restaurant with only online menu. Tempted to bring a portable printer.
The Journal of #Tolkien #Research has a special issue for #Pride month on #asexuality in the legendarium https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol24/iss1/
Bi+ World #Conference in #Amsterdam this summer
Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July
https://biplusworldconference.org #Bisexuality #Bisexual #Community
#Church in #Wales Governing Body votes to make permanent provision for #same-sex #blessings #Christianity #LGBTQ https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/church-in-wales-governing-body-votes-to-make-permanent-provision-for-same-sex-blessings/
If someone in a business is wearing glasses I know can film, should I immediately hand over a written personal data access request?
Just finished watching two new Open University Professors Rebecca L. Jones and Erica Borgstrom inaugural #lectures on #sexuality and #ageing, #death and #grief. "Through research, personal experience and creative reimagining, they challenge taken for granted assumptions and invite new ways of thinking about #QueerJoy, #academic life, #inclusive futures and #end-of-life #care." https://www.youtube.com/live/f37EU4HZxsk
BBC: The University of Sussex has won its legal challenge of a record £585,000 fine over freedom of speech. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8pnwyy0zjo
At St Mary’s Menston #Catholic Voluntary #Academy in West #Yorkshire (Muslim) Teacher banned after calling Ukrainians ‘Nazis’ and transgender people ‘mentally ill’ #LGBTQ #Ukraine #WestYorkshire #England #Britain #UK according to LBC news https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/teacher-banned-for-calling-ukrainians-nazis-5HjdcZX_2/ Looks to be like a decision based on inappropriateness of comments in teaching context.
I wonder at e-retailers continuing to miss such a basic customer user interaction: look for thing, find thing, decide to buy thing.. ok so far. Am not logged in. Hurumph. Ok, log in. OK. Site: hello, lovely to see you etc. And the thing I was buying? What? No idea!
Already voted by post in #UKLocalElection as why unnecessary be near people during Covid threat?
Genderqueer Psychotherapist: You don't belong at #Pride
We don't want your rainbow pounds or your cheers. We want your allyship. https://jaymeepjay.substack.com/p/you-dont-belong-at-pride?
Full #UCU #UniversityOfYork #Union AGM today with important motions and good people.
#job fixed term with the #UK #Vegan society #AccountManager #Birmingham, West Midlands, #Hybrid #Charity https://www.vegansociety.com/about-us/jobs/account-manager-0 Closes Friday 5 June 2026.
Could some country try calculating the cost of a military action against a group of people and then see if giving those people that money as a gift would work better?
Will someone please teach more journalists more words. Changes to travel are not always "chaos" particularly when everything is shut down.
Trying Vivaldi as Chrome replacement on Mac.
Amused by bike hire company name: SMIDSY Ltd T/A Beryl
“Long term peace of mind” is an ambitious claim for a parking payment app.
Sorry to hear #GlenBaxter has died
Every now and then reporters should check if anyone other than them has any interest in an idea. "Special relationship" for a start.
Seeing some free events I might like to go doesn't justify needing username, password and emailing me a number to put in.
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@kim_harding@mastodon.scot Since CERN at least had artists in residence I wonder if they will make a stylish mode of transport for antiprotons. May I suggest something starting with the Pink Panther cartoon's pink car?
I wonder why a progressive group assembling to express grievances doesn't use the banner "to protest and serve" 8-)
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Even knowing well where the lines are and what the trains are made of and do. I chose my first network because I was told they had better coverage along rail networks.
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@awfulwoman@indieweb.social Also USB-C?
#Militarism and The #Politics of #Education
Tue 26 May 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM BST
Online, Zoom #free webinar with four guest speakers and time for discussion, hosted by #Scientists for #Global #Responsibility. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scientistsforglobalresponsibility/2108871
Birden: To put the onus on someone to look after a bird.
Vodafone claims they have proudly been providing service since 1984. I wonder if they will ever get their app to work in a timely reliable manner or ever get their in-store IT to work in a timely reliable manner.
A gas network van advertises “keeping you warm” - the climate concurs
On the traditional day of ignoring all media until 12 midday I wonder about deliberate misinformation and AI slop making every day into April 1st.
A multiyear effort to rename polycystic ovary syndrome finally revealed the condition’s new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome #pmos #pcos Claire Cameron at Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pcos-just-got-a-new-name-heres-what-to-know/ May 12, 2026
TECH GIANTS AND GIANT SLAYERS: THE CASE FOR DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AND THE DIGITAL COMMONS https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/tech-giants-and-giant-slayers-the-case-for-digital-sovereignty-and-the-digital-commons/
Hard to decide between excellent candidates for Liberty's Policy Council Election. #CivilRights #UK
I continue to think the category of teenager isn't very useful. There's a lot of difference legally and developmentally between 13 and 19.
#Job #BigFinish #DrWho
#Marketing Executive Big Finish Productions
Full-time | Permanent | Remote-first with occasional #London attendance #Hybrid https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/we-re-hiring
Recorded talk now on YouTube Before #Gender: Lost Stories from #Trans #History 1850-1950 - Eli Erlick #YorkIdeas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AefXgyf2VYM
#Transitioning to a greener #labour #market: who benefits and who gets left behind? #GreenJobs https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/transitioning-to-a-greener-labour-market-who-benefits-and-who-gets-left-behind Article by Adam Green, freelance journalist about a measure of job greenness by Robert Elliott, Professor of #Economics at the #University of #Birmingham #UniversityOfBirmingham
Voidmail: Like voicemail but without a listener.
On #TransDayOfVisibility I look for and appreciate being shown some of your paths and trips around gender.