Mabel Wellman – writer

Mabel Wellman – writer

 I am a call centre agent who lives in Aldermoor. I have lived in Southampton my whole life, first in Northam Estate and spent most of my childhood and teen years in Bitterne.
I am an avid fan of the outdoors and love walking around Southampton and Hampshire. My favourite walks have been  from Woolston to Netley, and leading the opening march of Southampton Pride in 2023. From going on so many long and winding walks I believe I could be teleported to any part of Southampton and find my way home without getting lost!
As a trans and bisexual woman, I have volunteered in the three Prides our city has to offer over the past four years. Including being a chairwoman for People’s Pride Southampton for two years, before co-founding Trans Pride Southampton with my partner. I have also volunteered at Bitterne Library and Board In The City CIC for short amounts of time. My goal in all my voluntary work has always been to make Southampton a brighter and safer city with a strong sense of identity and community.

Read more from Mabel:

Community rallies behind popular Southampton venue Board in the City

Opinion: New Southampton welcome signs are unwelcome!

Opinion: Winchester and Southampton – which is the king of Christmas markets this year?

Opinion: Why Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces Campaign matters

Transgender Day of Remembrance takes place next week

Experience: The trials and tribulations of working out as a trans woman

Letter: Why are our Pride crossings so neglected?

Review: Southampton Pride, 2024

Southampton Pride returns this month with Big Pride Weekend

Opinion: What can we hope from Great British Energy?

Protest and party – Trans Pride Southampton made a triumphant return to the city

Trans Pride Southampton returns this weekend

Review: Pride in the Park, Southampton Day #2

Review: Pride in the Park, Southampton – Day #1

Pride Month starts today

Photos: Queen Anne maiden voyage

Brianna Ghey – A Night of Tribute and Mourning at The Art House, Southampton

Opinion: schools should respect pupils’s gender identity

Christmas Markets: A Review of Southampton, Winchester and Gunwharf Quays