It's hard to believe it's already been a month since I launched Steps Against Homophobia. This is still only the beginning, but I'm really proud of how far the campaign has come in just one month. There are now 245 days to go until I set off on the 339 mile walk. If I'm honest, the biggest challenge so far has been social media. I've never been someone who enjoys being in front of a camera. Every time I record a video, I end up overthinking how I look or how my voice sounds.

Every big journey has to start somewhere, and today marked my very first official training walk for the 339-mile Steps Against Homophobia challenge. With the main walk taking place in April 2027, it's time to start putting the miles into my legs. I chose the coastal path from Clevedon to Portishead, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The views across the Bristol Channel were stunning. There were some beautiful stretches of coastline, plenty of fresh sea air, and a reminder o

Today is a milestone I've been looking forward to for a long time. After months of planning, designing and preparing, Steps Against Homophobia is officially live. Launching the website is only the beginning, but it marks an important first step towards the 339-mile challenge in April 2027. Over the coming months this website will become the home of the campaign. I'll be sharing regular updates, documenting the preparation, introducing the people and organisations supporting t