Sarah Cooper-Lesadd has defected from Reform UK Wales to Plaid Cymru, stating that Reform are targeting minorities instead of working for Wales. But she must show to her constituents that she has moved on from the transphobic campaigns she supported as a member of the Conservatives and Reform.

Bi visibility matters. Bisexual people make up the largest part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They deserve to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. Switchboard is by the LGBTQIA+ community, for the LGBTQIA+ community. We are here, 365 days a year, offering support from 10am to 10pm.

Following a joint letter by LGBTQ+ organisations, the statutory watchdog Llais will be taking further action to review the NHS Wales decision to cancel gender-affirming surgeries. 🗣️ More updates to come on this in the next week! www.llaiswales.org/news-and-rep...

Those living in Penarth are in for a treat this weekend (September 11), as one of Wales’ top female impersonators will be bringing their show to the Paget Rooms.

Ceri Dupree returns to Penarth with comedy show after three years away

Ceri Dupree will be bringing their show to the Paget Rooms on September 11.

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We had an amazing time at Newport Pride! 🌈 Thank you to everyone who visited the Young Wales stand, shared their views, and got involved. Together, we're championing a Wales where every young person feels heard, valued, and included.

Anyone in South Wales/Bristol who: 🛍️ Has a shop 🪩 Runs events 🧺 Runs a market And would like to have a Tarot Reader with a Queer, Intersectional, Decolonised lens? I really could use the extra work and witchy season is a-knocking. Get in touch pls 🙏🏽 activistwitch.co.uk to see my portfolio 🔮🧿🙋🏽‍♀️

Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients 🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24... @senedd.wales @senedd.cymru

Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients.

We call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to direct the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to: Immediately unfreeze scheduled and approved gender-affirming surgeries for patients who ha...

petitions.senedd.wales

If you’ve been affected by the gender-affirming surgery cancellations in Wales, free community support sessions are available from qualified trans therapists.

This Saturday! Dydd Sadwrn yma!

This Saturday 12th September at 9pm, join us as the Bear, Fetish, and Rubber socials move on over to Mary’s 🐻😈⛓️ 📝 Note: Our socials are taking place at Mary’s this month, and our groups are not involved with the ‘Gilt’ night happening at The Golden Cross. Though we wish them the very best 😊🖤

🤩 Join us in helping Hawkeye raise money for his top surgery! Find the link in our bio! 🤩 Ymunwch â ni mewn helpu Hawkeye codi arian ar gyfer ei llawdriniaeth top! Dod o hyd i'r linc mewn ein bio! 🤩

Tomorrow!!! Yfory!!!

📣 New Podcast! "“Queer Wales” with Emily Garside" on @Spreaker #cardiff #cymru #gaywales #lgbtqiawales #lgbtwales #queerarchives #queerasfolk #queercymru #queericons #queerpodcast #queerwales #rainbowwales #russeltdavies #wales #welsh #welshhistory #welshpride

“Queer Wales” with Emily Garside

From popstars to rugby players, this episode has all the Welsh queer icons you could want. Emily Garside teaches me about H from Steps, Russel T. Davies, the Ladies of Llangollen and so many other fascinating LGBTQIA+ people from Wales. We talk about whether wondering if you’re queer enough is similar to wondering if you’re Welsh enough and how the prejudice against ‘sounding gay’ relates to sounding Welsh.   Books by Emily Garside: Rainbow Wales: Queer Icons Past and Present (Calon, May 2026) Out of the Box: Queer TV through the Decades (Manchester University Press, January 2027) Gay Aliens and Queer Folks: How Russell T Davies Changed TV (Calon, 2023) Seasons of Love: Why Rent Matters (Applause) You Are My Happy Ending: Schitt’s Creek and the Legacy of Queer TV (Applause) Angels in America at the British National Theatre (McFarland) Love that Journey for me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt’s Creek (404 Ink)   Other References: Russel T Davies Ladies of Llangollen Edward II. Piers Gaveston Steps Ian ‘H’ Watkins Elliot Page Luke Evans Eisteddfod Cymru Marquess of Anglesey Viscount Tredegar Norena Shopland Jan Morris’ Conundrum Ivor Novello Colin Jackson Connie Orff Alun Saunders Natha Wyburn Queer As Folk It’s A Sin Lisa Power Section 28 @emigarside (IG) https://thenerdynotebook.substack.com/ https://emilygarside.com/ Surrey Rainbow Choir  https://www.rainbowchoir.co.uk/     Questions you should be able to respond to after listening: -      Is there such a thing as a cohesive Welsh queer identity? What are Emily’s thoughts on this and what is her approach? -      Emily speaks about parallels between attitudes towards Welsh and queer identities. Which one does she discuss? Is there a facet of your identity that feels similar yet different from your queerness? -      What is an eisteddfod? Please look it up if you’re not familiar because we forgot to explain the term in the episode. -      Have you ever askes yourself whether you are queer or trans enough? How do we speak about this question in this episode? -      Who was your favourite person to learn about in the episode?

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South Wales LGBTQ+ men, someone super awesome who I am honoured to call a friend is part of the team putting on a regular meetup/mental health space for gay, bi and Queer men to chat and get things off their chest in Cardiff. It's called Help U and it runs at […] [Original post on toot.wales]

Pet Shop Boys’ version of “Go West” was released #OnThisDay in 1993 and became one of their biggest worldwide hits. The following year they gave a spectacular performance of the song with two Welsh miners’ choirs at the 1994 Brits Awards.

🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈 UK pride was certainly full of colour, diversity, and love for all things loved! Thank you @prideintheport.newport for hosting this years @ukprideorganisersnetwork 🖤 #pride #leather #lgbtqia #wales #community

“The surgical referral rate for the Welsh Gender Service was actually lower than in England – and far below the ‘3x–4x national referral rate’ claimed by the right-wing media.”

“Devastated”: Up to 800 Trans+ patients affected by Welsh Gender Service surgery cancellations

Questions are being raised over the evidence behind NHS Wales's decision to cancel surgeries for Welsh Gender Service patients, who tell QueerAF of their 'absolute devastation'

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In case (like me) you’re wondering, no you don’t have to live in Wales to sign Senedd petitions. If you’re resident in the United Kingdom, you can still sign. And if you care about access to gender-affirming care in the UK, you should.

Queer Cymru@queercymru.bsky.social · last mo.

Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients 🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24... @senedd.wales @senedd.cymru

Just 426 people were referred for gender-affirming surgery in Wales last year. This compares to: - 8,213 hip replacements - 7,851 knee surgeries - 25,633 cataracts surgeries Until NHS Wales publishes its reasoning, patients will be left in the dark about the future. It's time for answers.

Estimates seen by QueerAF reveal for the first time that up to 800 people could be affected by the cancellations 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/devastated-u...

“Devastated”: Up to 800 Trans+ patients affected by Welsh Gender Service surgery cancellations

Questions are being raised over the evidence behind NHS Wales's decision to cancel surgeries for Welsh Gender Service patients, who tell QueerAF of their 'absolute devastation'

wearequeeraf.com

Our next social meet event is happening on 12/09! Message us for the time, location and the link to get your tickets! It is a safe space for transgender, intersex and non-binary people to come and socialise and be themselves amongst good company for a little bit.

Please sign this! What they've done is fucking disgusting and needs to be undone

Queer Cymru@queercymru.bsky.social · last mo.

Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients 🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24... @senedd.wales @senedd.cymru

Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients 🏳️‍⚧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24... @senedd.wales @senedd.cymru

Petition: Immediately unfreeze gender-affirming surgeries and protect NHS Welsh Gender Service patients.

We call on the Senedd and Welsh Government to direct the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to: Immediately unfreeze scheduled and approved gender-affirming surgeries for patients who ha...

petitions.senedd.wales

The Welsh Gender Service has paused surgical referrals. The official language is careful. The human reality is people who were counting down to surgery being told to wait again. My full take is on the site.

Welsh Gender Service halts surgery referrals | Dr Helen Webberley

Wales has paused gender-affirming surgery referrals. Patients already waiting face indefinite delay. Here is what is happening.

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🏛️ Nearly every Plaid Cymru backbencher has demanded answers from the NHS on trans surgeries. In a joint letter, they asked what evidence, risk assessments, and consultations the NWJCC took in its decision. It's time for answers from NHS Wales.

Trans rights charity TransActual has called on the Welsh Government to urgently restore access to gender-affirming surgeries after NHS Wales paused surgical referrals for trans adults through the Welsh Gender Service

Welsh government urged to reinstate access to trans surgeries after NHS Wales suspension

Trans rights charity TransActual has called on the Welsh Government to urgently restore access to gender-affirming surgeries after NHS Wales paused surgical referrals for trans adults through the Wels...

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We know that the latest news about the Welsh Gender Service may be upsetting, frustrating or create uncertainty for trans people and anyone affected by these developments. We want you to know that Switchboard is here to listen. 📱: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt

i’m not going to share the bbc story about sion as it’s absolutely fucking disgusting, but they are one of the people affected by the welsh gender surgery “pause” - they were about to leave for surgery the next day when they were told it was cancelled please donate if you can!! gofund.me/0d9a2ae37

Donate to Support Sion’s top surgery, organized by Luned Jewell

Hi, my name’s Luned and my sibling Sion (they/them) is a trans non-binary person seeking commu… Luned Jewell needs your support for Support Sion’s top surgery

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hey babes! harleen and i are putting together a Peak tournament to benefit trans people in Wales! for anyone unaware, the NHS just paused ALL gender affirming surgeries- so we want to help in the ways we can! have a few friends you want to play peak with? links below!

3 statements, no action. Thousands of trans people across Wales voted Plaid because they were promised a better, happier future for trans people in Wales. Plaid have been keen to continue this rhetoric - but rhetoric alone will not help the people suffering because of NHS Wales decisions.