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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · 9d

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Aug 13

What an exciting day today was
@stjohnambulance.bsky.social
#volunteering
#retirement

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jul 6

Pride in London was so good I did it twice!

First, in person, with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social as part of the Whole Defence contingent

Second, on a video screen on the Imperial War Museum float, at Pride for the first time.

Welcome, IWM, to Pride
Thank you for telling our stories

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jun 18

No-one can get close enough to put treats in 🤦‍♂️

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jun 16

Celebrating Pride 🏳️‍🌈 with @bletchleybark.bsky.social and @nationaltrust.org.uk

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jun 1

It's Pride Month and I'm chuffed to feature in the Pride 25 @universityofleeds.bsky.social
What I denied, hid, and was ashamed of is now celebrated

spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-pride-...

Leeds Pride 25

Leeds Pride 25 celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the global Leeds community making a positive impact in the Pride space.

spotlight.leeds.ac.uk

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Apr 6

Are you not half-marathoning round the landmarks?

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Mar 27

And that’s it…
My last meeting of the Ethics Committee @RCOA News

Fascinating discussion as always, lots of varied views
The committee is in good hands

a man is holding a framed picture in a living room with #willandgrace on the bottom left

ALT: a man is holding a framed picture in a living room with #willandgrace on the bottom left

media.tenor.com

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Mar 19

Sunny Northumberland for a great beach holiday

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𝕲𝖆𝖊𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖔 @gmf1369.bsky.social · Mar 10

#GVerse 🏳️‍🌈💙🇺🇸

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Feb 27

There are days when I actively avoid news feeds

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Feb 23

I attended this special service last month @DanesChurch.

Organised by @RAF_LGBT to celebrate 25 years since ‘the ban’ was lifted
Surprisingly moving experience - spiritually if not religious

Great sounds by @RAFMusic

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Sunday Worship - The Central Church of the RAF - BBC Sounds

Marking 25 years since the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in HM Forces.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Feb 5

Justice and Pride -"Superbia Iustitia"

are the words on the LGBT+ Veterans Badge, the 'Etherton Ribbon', issued by @DefenceHQ to those impacted by 'the ban'

#LGBTHM25 #LGBTplusHM25
#Veterans

Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · Feb 5

Professor Andrew Hartle reflects on his incredible 40+ year career for LGBT+ History Month.

Do read his moving account in the winter issue of the Bulletin. 📖 ow.ly/z2Ze50UU1a1

In his words "Role model: no. Proud out gay anaesthetist: yes."

#LGBTHM25 #LGBTplusHM25 #activisim @lgbthm.bsky.social

Professor Andrew Hartle, wearing sunglasses, smiling and waving and carrying an LGBTQ+ flag in a parade.

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Feb 4

Very proud to join the team of amazing LGBT Veterans marking 25 years since 'the ban' was lifted, and its lasting impact in #TheForgottenBattle

Thank you @forcesnews.com

youtube.com/watch?v=6pF2...

youtube.com

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jan 14

Chatting with the Chief of the Air Staff at the MoD reception in Thames Pavilion marking 25 years since the LGBT Ban was lifted.

A pleasure to share the evening with @raf_lgbtq_network and the other service networks (not shown)

Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jan 11

25 years ago today was the last day LGBT personnel were banned from the UK military

Tomorrow, celebrate the lifting of that ban
Today, remember the lives it changed

See these great video histories by the Imperial War Museum with Fighting With Pride
www.iwm.org.uk/learning/lif...
#LGBT #Veterans

25th anniversary of the Lifting of the LGBT Ban in the Armed Forces

www.iwm.org.uk

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Jan 10

Brisk walk across the park from #WSM2025 to see @RCoAPresident present ACSA Accreditation to the Anaesthetic Dept @imperialnhs

A great achievement for a multi-site academic Trust and Major Trauma Centre
@rcoanews.bsky.social

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Dec 14

Do you have to get permission each time?

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Dec 13

Yesterday was a milestone for LGBT Veterans and @fightingwpride:

A financial recognition scheme announced by @DefenceHQ , and a debate on the Independent Review

My thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social , MP for Kensington Bayswater for his kind words in the debate, and for months of support

Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Dec 1

It’s been great to be part of this collaboration between military, civilian, academic and volunteer experts (including SJA)

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Nov 18

My first conference on 🦋
Proud to preside over #TSAS2024

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Nov 16

🙋‍♂️
Happy 'guerilla' memories
🦍🏳️‍🌈

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Nov 15

True - some people like 🐄 and 🐝

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Andrew H @startle65.bsky.social · Nov 15

Not *entirely* true

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