Andy Lord
@andylord.bsky.social
A social housing professional, living in Brighton with my husband. Interested in politics, the urban environment and Kylie Minogue. Working to improve my strength and fitness as I head towards my 50s.
Madeira was a chilled summer holiday destination. Didn’t look for any gay stuff and saw very few queer people, but always felt perfectly comfortable travelling as a gay couple.
August 20, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Madeira was a chilled summer holiday destination. Didn’t look for any gay stuff and saw very few queer people, but always felt perfectly comfortable travelling as a gay couple.
Brighton 10km on marathon weekend completed. Finish time of 44:20 which is a new PB by nearly 2 minutes!
April 12, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Brighton 10km on marathon weekend completed. Finish time of 44:20 which is a new PB by nearly 2 minutes!
Nothing pretty about this picture, but I achieved a PB of 1:39:07 at the Brighton Half Marathon battling wind and rain.
March 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Nothing pretty about this picture, but I achieved a PB of 1:39:07 at the Brighton Half Marathon battling wind and rain.
Moira Ross would be thrilled with the picture The Guardian chose when announcing her death 🌹
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Moira Ross would be thrilled with the picture The Guardian chose when announcing her death 🌹
From achieving a PB at the Brighton 10 mile race to enjoying the Sunday afternoon/evening cabaret trail. That’s balance that is!
January 18, 2026 at 9:25 PM
From achieving a PB at the Brighton 10 mile race to enjoying the Sunday afternoon/evening cabaret trail. That’s balance that is!
A super chilly run around Gladstone Park in Cricklewood 🥶
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A super chilly run around Gladstone Park in Cricklewood 🥶
Well this came as a lovely surprise! 15 seconds knocked off my PB, not bad for a 48 year old!
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Well this came as a lovely surprise! 15 seconds knocked off my PB, not bad for a 48 year old!
Casual group chat at the barbers this morning included fisting, rubber and Brighton bear weekend! All before lunch 😳
July 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Casual group chat at the barbers this morning included fisting, rubber and Brighton bear weekend! All before lunch 😳
Brighton looking 🌞 for Brighton Bear Weekend 🐻
July 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Brighton looking 🌞 for Brighton Bear Weekend 🐻
Idly scrolling through Rightmove and see this photo featured. Interesting location for such a large mirror…
July 12, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Idly scrolling through Rightmove and see this photo featured. Interesting location for such a large mirror…
At 63p each it would be wrong not to, right?
July 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
At 63p each it would be wrong not to, right?
The Kylie Tension Tour was joyous. And Jazzi P appearing was the icing on the cake!
May 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Kylie Tension Tour was joyous. And Jazzi P appearing was the icing on the cake!
Today I took mum to Ramsay Street! She’s watched Neighbours since 1987 and continues to watch it to this day. Lifetime goal achieved!
May 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Today I took mum to Ramsay Street! She’s watched Neighbours since 1987 and continues to watch it to this day. Lifetime goal achieved!
Well that was quite the flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown!
April 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Well that was quite the flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown!
We might be on the other side of the world, but Saturday morning means park run! The Waitangi park run was superb for both mum (park run #192) and me (park run #50).
April 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We might be on the other side of the world, but Saturday morning means park run! The Waitangi park run was superb for both mum (park run #192) and me (park run #50).
I ended my Labour Party membership today, I can’t hold my nose any longer 🏳️⚧️
April 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I ended my Labour Party membership today, I can’t hold my nose any longer 🏳️⚧️
We made it to Auckland (via Doha) and continued to Waitomo, Taupo and Napier. Next steps Wellington, Blenheim and Queenstown.
April 19, 2025 at 5:46 AM
We made it to Auckland (via Doha) and continued to Waitomo, Taupo and Napier. Next steps Wellington, Blenheim and Queenstown.
Touring NZ with my very game, 77 year old mum!
April 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Touring NZ with my very game, 77 year old mum!
I was hoping for a PB, but it wasn’t to be. I’ll settle for second best time!
March 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I was hoping for a PB, but it wasn’t to be. I’ll settle for second best time!
A gorgeous morning on the seafront ahead of the half marathon tomorrow 😬🏃➡️
March 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A gorgeous morning on the seafront ahead of the half marathon tomorrow 😬🏃➡️
February 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate
*CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...
action.goodlawproject.org
February 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
There literally is nothing more middle-class than the John Lewis restaurant.
January 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
There literally is nothing more middle-class than the John Lewis restaurant.
A dark, chilly run. And I got a bit lost. I knew I’d gone wrong when I saw I was almost at Elephant & Castle!
January 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A dark, chilly run. And I got a bit lost. I knew I’d gone wrong when I saw I was almost at Elephant & Castle!