John M. Hyland

Was absolutely delighted to meet @johnmhyland.bsky.social in person (finally) today 🙌

It’s LGBTQ+ History Month – a dedicated time to reflect, remember, and celebrate the real lives of LGBTQ+ people past and present. 🏳️‍🌈

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Braved the cold tonight for the vigil for The Vivienne at St George’s Hall.

It was such a moving event, with some beautifully poignant speeches celebrating The Vivienne’s life and impact.

Well done to @johnmhyland.bsky.social and @sahirhouse.bsky.social for organising the vigil.

In collaboration with James' family and close friends, please join Sahir and the LGBTQ+ community of Liverpool for a vigil in James' & The Vivienne's memory.

📅 Sun 12 January
🕕 6pm
📍 TBC (Check back and sign up to our mailing list for up to date info)

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Forever my muse 🥺

No words can do you, your art or your impact justice.

Goodnight my incredibly talented, generous and one in a million friend.

🎆✨ Happy New Year from Sahir! 🥂🌟

As we welcome 2025, may this year bring you joy, growth, and moments that truly matter to you.

Here’s to fresh opportunities and making it uniquely yours - Sahir will be here to support you. 💖 🏳️‍🌈

#HappyNewYear #Hello2025

✨ Sending warm wishes this holiday season from all at Sahir! 🎄💫

However you celebrate—or even if you don't—may this time bring you peace, joy, and the space to create moments that feel right for you.

You're never alone in this community. 💜🏳️‍🌈

#HappyHolidays #FromLiverpoolWithLove"

I have passed my probation at Sahir House and now they can’t get rid of me. 🤣

A huge thank you to the team, but also to every single person that I’ve had the chance to chat to!

It’s been an honour.

Now to rest & recuperate over the holidays, and go into 2025, Sahir’s 40th year, full steam ahead!

Through our National Lottery Community Fund - Many Hands One Heart project, we support LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum who've fled countries where they're not welcome.

Through our dedicated service, we do our best to guide & support for a positive outcome - giving the best start in their new life.

This is so lovely, thank you so much @meapride.bsky.social!

I watch your progress with bated breath.

For my birthday, I’d love if you all gave Sahir House a good pounding & set a monthly donation of £1 to Liverpool’s oldest LGBTQ+ & HIV charity.

Head to Sahir.org.uk, click donate at the top and follow the instructions!

#lgbtq #liverpool #mentalhealth #hiv #community #fundraiser #donation #charity

Lovely trip for sushi and Panto last night.

Shakespeare North Playhouse’s local take on a follow up to Alice in Wonderland was very different, but great interaction for the kids!

Thanks to YOU, both the Santa Dash for Sahir & last night's Snatch Game for Sahir have raised a total of £6,883 that will go directly into supporting deliver it's vital services for the community.

Thank you everyone who has been involved in making this happen - we are eternally grateful!

Great to join The Vivienne and local drag artist, Genevieve Renee, on Helen Jones’ BBC Merseyside show last night to talk about @sahirhouse.bsky.social & the upcoming Snatch Game fundraiser!

Thank you for having us!

Thank you to all our Santa Dashers.

As of writing this post, they've raised £3,422 (+ £369.50 in Gift Aid!)

We'll keep our fundraiser open for another week before closing - if you can, please donate and support Liverpool's oldest LGBTQ+ & HIV charity.

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Today was fun - we managed to get a group of 9 runners who raised money for @sahirhouse.bsky.social for today’s Liverpool Santa Dash.

We’ve raised over £3,000 which is incredible!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Liverpool’s oldest LGBTQ+ & HIV charity!

I went from one extreme to the other today, with meetings in the Wirral.

It genuinely felt like I’d transported back to Northern Ireland!

Don’t tempt me!!

Does anybody else get the urge to just watch late 90s, early 00s Attitude Era WWE?

Just for the nostalgia trip?

Just me?

Lovely bit of downtime with a couple of my @sahirhouse.bsky.social colleagues today at Flight Club Liverpool.

Making sure we all have a balance in life is incredibly important!

Went to Cineworld (got a membership).
Was siiiick!

Going tonight. Can’t wait!!

The positives of being a gay man in the city…

The gay mince helping you get to a meeting the other side of the city centre on time when you’d likely be 10 min late. 👀🤣

Don’t you love when you have a positive and productive day.

I hope this continues in other areas!

I’ll use it forever

Today, we come together to remember our trans siblings who have left us far too soon - largely through being victim to violence.

We invite anyone affected to reach out & speak to our specialised service practitioners, or join our Gender Proud peer support group.

#TDoR #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance

John Hyland standing in front of his 2023 election poster which had a picture of The Rock, Dwayne Johnson’s, face stuck on.

A picture of The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, from the 1990s.

Fun fact:

I ran for election to Northern Ireland local council in 2023…

And was compared to the 1990s The Rock.

I’ll take it.

It is astonishing to witness…

Or is it? 👀

I just hope it’s a sign of positivity to come. 😶

The weather kept many away, but today’s Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil in Liverpool was beautiful and poignant as always.

We remember all trans siblings who have sadly past on 20th November, #TDOR, as well as every day.

Just engaged in the most British thing ever…

Getting to the Asda a little before opening time, to then patiently and calmly walking in order as it opened. 🤣

Black Friday America would never.