Ellie Freeman
@EllieFreemanBS3
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Mother to two boys. Green Party Councillor in Bedminster, founder of @StorytaleFest , countrymouse in the city, head in at least three places at once. She/her.
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@Sitzkrieger
@KatyMontgomerie
My 12 yr old son gets anxious using public toilets because he has long hair and gets regularly told he's in the wrong place. Makes me sad and I have no helpful answers for him except hope for unisex loos...
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Silent dog acting hugely out of character & spontaneous leafletting 😞 Made me extra grateful for our NHS, free care and the lovely staff. Danica was incredible and I'm sure will make a full recovery. I hope never to be handed a body part on ice again though!
Leafleting took a dark turn today unfortunately. I have sadly lost half of my finger and am in the hospital waiting to see if they can attach it again 🤞🤞🤞 luckily I have the amazing
@EllieFreemanBS3
with me who stopped everything and drove to be with me 💚💚
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My son's English homework on witches. He has read
@BooksandChokers
#akindofspark
so doesn't want to do a poster warning against witches but rather against the lies told about them...
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I don't know how to describe the devastation on this site and the continued damage being done. If I didn't know better I would say it was drastic hedge management and a landowner securing a field. But it's an SNCI, has dormice and a rare species of grass fly.
@avonwt
have...
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I lent Mum
@naturalistdara
beautiful book and she said 'I recognise some of those traits in myself'. She's just finished
@BooksandChokers
brilliant book & said 'I think I might talk to the Dr about this'. She's in her 70s & may be coming close to understanding herself better...
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This is my view. It looks lush & peaceful & lovely. But there is a huge, busy road behind me & I am sat here, trying not to cry, waiting to see how long my son can handle being in school. Things are hard at the moment for many reasons. Everyone has their own struggles. Be kind.
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Anyone interested in being involved in
#bristol
children's book fest, next meeting is on Tues 23rd 10am
@Tobacco_Factory
cafe. Pls let me know if you'd like to be involved but can't come & I'll keep you in the loop.
#lovebooks
#lovebristol
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Thrilled to have been elected to represent Bedminster for
@bristolgreen
, alongside Emily Clarke from Labour. Looking forward to being part of a fantastic group of councillors & building on the relationships I have within the council and locally. Exciting times!!
#lovebedminster
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@EricHolthaus
@morss_alex
This is unbelievable. How can this be escalated?!
@EU_Commission
@greenpeacefr
@HRC
#HumanRightsViolations
#climatechange
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It's not often an email from the council fills me with joy but this does: 'I am delighted to inform you that...we will shortly...be accepting Street Party, Temporary Play Street (TPSO) and Section 16 major event road closure applications.'
#streetparty
#community
@playingout
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@carla_denyer
on fire this evening! So impressive, clear and rational. Alongside a fantastic manifesto and
@AdrianRamsay
&
@ZackPolanski
giving interview after interview, the Green Party are presenting an inspiring choice for voters. It's genuinely exciting!
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@samatlounge
Lush thread! Hope she finds her feet. I'm totally London-blind so no idea if it's an easy link but a friend has a Ukrainian refugee in Bounds Green.
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I had an
#abortion
at uni, despite using a condom & the morning after pill. It was not nice. But it was free, accessible even as a student & no-one questioned my right to do what was right for me once I had decided on it. I am horrified at what is happening in the US.
#RoeVsWade
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Watched last eps of
#AKindOfSpark
'with' my autistic son - he was taking apart a nerf gun & wasn't really watching. But he was. He thinks it's amazing. He relates to the girls & says the series shows how autistic people see the world . 🙏
@BooksandChokers
#ActuallyAutistic
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Always good to start day with meeting about how child is STILL struggling w school, in yr 8 (not been in a lesson properly since Feb). Education system is inflexible & support systems are broken. We are using our privilege to help & still feel despair. ❤️ To others in same boat.
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@EvaWiseman
I want to build a team of wonderful, imaginative and committed people to help run
@StorytaleFest
. And somewhere green to escape to... The rest can wait. I hope everyone's wishes are granted before twitter goes to hell.
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@ChrisGPackham
Small glimmer of hope this evening - Bristol airport expansion rejected.
#noplanetb
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...clearly said no work should be done here without further surveys and licences being in place. That is not happening.
@CllrEllieking
@marleybennett
how is this upholding
@BristolCouncil
promises to improve biodiversity and recognise a climate emergency??
#saveyewtreefarm
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Celebrated the life & mourned the death of a dear friend today. She really was beautiful inside and out, & the venue was packed with love. My heart goes out to all those who will miss her intensely. 'People may not remember what you said or did but how you made them feel.' ❤️❤️❤️
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First day of term vibes yesterday as I sat in the council chamber for 1st time. More drama than I expected... Followed by a brilliant community play about the impact of crime on a group of neighbours
@acta
. First public engagement as councillor doing Q & A after!
#councillorlife
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💔
So many crises in this country, including this. The effects of cost of living will be huge and long.
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@DanicaPriest
@Redrowhomes
@marleybennett
@NE_Wessex
@avonwt
Redrow are denying all knowledge. Who the heck is causing all this damage and why aren't
@BristolCouncil
intervening? This is appalling!
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I'm literally here now as more work is being done
And it's not dormice surveys.
@char1iewatts
@TristanCorkPost
@BristolWorldUK
@beardedjourno
We are deeply shocked, angry and upset at the recent news coming out of Yew Tree Farm.
Read our full blog about this incident on the link below:
#Dormice
#Bristol
#YewTreeFarm
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@cox_tom
@TerraCycleUK
recycle toothbrushes and crisp packets (and more) but have limited drop off points. Our way of life needs to change massively - this cannot be allowed to continue.
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Working on
@StorytaleFest
programme today - v exciting! But has got me thinking how to curate a festival to showcase writing/illustrating/stories/poetry from diverse backgrounds to reflect our multi-cultural city for next year...
@_KnightsOf
@WordsofColour
#thinkingahead
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Jaz is my fellow candidate in
#Bedminster
and she is brilliant! She knows the ward really well, is very passionate and enthusiastic, has kids (like me) and has experience campaigning for Yew Tree Farm. I'm so thrilled she's standing 😊
Introducing our candidates: Jasmine Beard is standing in
#Bedminster
.
A lifelong Bristolian, Jasmine works in the NHS. She's committed to tackling the housing crisis, and being an independent voice for the area.
#GetGreensElected
#TurnBristolGreen
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There is a LOT going on & I had to sit under a tree to ground myself. BUT I also had a meeting at a
@BristolLibrary
& so loved the
#youngadult
section I took 2 books out (
@AnnSeiLin1
#RebelSkies
@kacencallender
#FelixEverAftrr
). This is a small section - what a delight!
#ya
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More work being done at
#yewtree
farm this morning and it doesn't look like dormice surveys!!
@avonwt
@Catherinewith11
@BristolCouncil
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Looking forward to meeting up with people at 10am today
@Tobacco_Factory
to discuss a children's story festival in
#bristol
. Got to survive the school run first - solidarity to parents & carers this morning!
#lovebooks
#lovebristol
#donotlovefirstdayback
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@GretaThunberg
@bristolYS4C
This is so exciting!!
@LauraFoggRogers
@NaturalistDara
@morss_alex
@lydia_massiah
@kidlit4climate
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@smithsmm
My son has a dry, persistent cough. I got him tested per the guidelines. Family isolated. We've just received a negative result. He's still ill so I'm keeping him home. Boris Johnson does not know what he is talking about. I don't know anyone who would take a test unnecessarily.
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80's kids - what was the first poem you remember hearing or learning at school? I think mine was 'Please Mrs Butler'!
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Tis the time of year for
#balloons
! And terrible photos of balloons. And me watching them from out attic on my own. And then it raining... But
#balloons
!
#lovebristol
#bristolballoonfiesta
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@Steve_Parrett
@flossiebella
This takes me back! A crow in a crowd is a rook and a rook on its own is a crow.
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Me & my lovely coat are taking
#LockwoodandCo
home :) Such a fun & interesting evening, thank you
@waterstonesbath
@JonathanAStroud
&
#JoeCornish
! Spent my childhood reading books not seeing the films (no TV) but discovering books through TV as adult - this series is one of them!
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Getting my head down to work on
@StorytaleFest
today. So many fine folk getting involved.
@AlexFCotter
@BrianFredAuthor
@KatharineOrton
@LadyGrimdark
@colourful_minds
@BrisPrimarySTEM
@CUL_UK
@Actingoutdrama
@MCMCSpoken
& more. Also cooking up fab sesh for yr 6s at local school.
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Waved off the fabulous
@aliceplayingout
with
@TessaJFitzjohn
leading the
#kidicalmass
crew from Greville Smyth park. Brilliant day for it - have a great time everyone!
#SafeStreetsNow
#PeaceSpaceJustice
#Streets4Kids
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Devastated for my friend whose kids were taken into foster care today, miles away. She has broken her hip & can't look after them, or even visit them easily. Feeling particularly grateful for my family & support network & thinking of all those struggling at the moment.
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Crikey. Well. I have woken up this morning to no more
@StorytaleFest
2019! Still loads to do (feedback surveys, evaluation, applying for funding for next year...) but this year's chapter is over. I met so many wonderful people, learnt so much and discovered some fantastic books!
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@xandvt
To be fair, they've only been talking about it for forty years. No time at all and no-one could have been expected to react with that timeframe.
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@matthaig1
So sorry, it's such a hard thing to experience. I've had 4 pregnancies, 2 kids. Abortion & miscarriage. We don't talk about it enough. I'd no idea 1/4 pregnancies fail. Made me determined to talk more. Discovered many similar stories. We need to be more open about it.
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@electra_rhodes
Beautiful story. What an amazing way to mark your life ending, Just read Mayflies and...
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@silverpebble
I know it's only virtual but I thought you might like my husband's homemade bum bread. Your posts are pockets of joy and delight. I hope the depression gives you a break and you find some joy for you.
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Thank you for all the enthusiasm for
#storytalefestival
. It's really exciting & daunting. We planned to start w 12 events in south Bristol but it's grown a bit...! We've no £ & limited capacity so can't cope with any more events this yr but v happy to start a list for next year!
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Went shopping. With both kids. Mistake. Fortunately the bookshop was on the list, with a particularly fine looking window. (photo by my 10 yr old as we queued) ❤️
@StorysmithBooks
@naturalistdara
@BooksandChokers
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@MooseAllain
Glad you're on the mend. Here's a rock rainbow, gathered by my kids from beaches Somerset and Devon, to wish you well.
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I love
@BBCRadio4
but the current interview about children missing school is making my blood boil. Please interview someone whose child is struggling with school, due to the lack of support for SEN & MH due to funding cuts & education being such a difficult sector to work in.
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Shoutout to everyone experiencing Sunday night blues. May your Monday go quicker than you expected and be full of good moments and kind people, with hugs and cake around the corner.
#HalfTerm
#Sundaynight
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Having a pootle around Lyme Regis today. So far visited the excellent
@LymeRegisMuseum
, said hi to
@DarrellWakelam
(fossil-mad child went on strike!), counted 30 ammonites on
#maryanning
(is that the right number?) & now lunch on the beach.
#skyscape
#seaside
#familytime
#lowtide
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@RoseSchmits
I mean, an organisation I worked for changed its signature font after finding out its creator was accused of sexual abuse...
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A productive day doorknocking for
@carla_denyer
in
#bristolcentral
today. Lovely to meet old & new
@bristolgreen
volunteers, chat to lovely Green voters & hang out with
@natalieben
@TheGreenParty
royalty!
#votegreen
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My son's birthday yesterday - lots of books! He took a pic at bedtime... He's already read
@dc_litchfield
Lights on Cotton Rock (apparently about finding what you were looking for close to home...) Looking forward to the rest!
@BookIslandBooks
@JasonReynolds83
@authorontheedge
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So this year, the duck came back. Mrs Mallard, as Dad calls her. She scoped the balcony out, destroyed a few plants, picked the planter she wanted to nest in and settled down. My Dad - and I in fairness - were absolutely delighted she came back.
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Popped into town last week & had a lovely time browsing
@StanfordsTravel
children's section. Fab display - can you spot
@MrEagletonIan
@mrjamesmayhew
@TomPercivalsays
@NadiaShireen
@BirdgirlUK
@OliverJeffers
& more? Then hot choc & fudgey brownie at
@DesignWest1
.
#childrensbooks
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Feel so lucky to have met the wonderful
@AndyCouncil
whose work I have admired for many years. Fun session at
#marksbury
@BristolLibrary
today getting some insight into how his work is developed, and seeing him in action. Thank you
@AndyCouncil
!
#streetart
#creativekids
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Gloomy chats with both my parents, temperamental kids isolating, tears, a lot of vacuuming... Looking forward to brighter days next week. Hope everyone is hanging in there. Only three weeks until 2021...
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2/4 of us have covid...i took 2 lateral flows yesterday that were negative but my pcr was positive. Eldest has already had a positive pcr. My only symptom is a sore throat. Plus side is I will be catching up on
#80days
with my son :)
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The car is packed, the card reader is charging & I'm feeling ready for tomorrow's
@madeinbristol
fair
@Bristol_Beacon
. I'll be selling beautiful
@BookIslandBooks
:)
#childrensbooks
#PictureBooks
#illustration
#lovebooks
#lovebristol
#christmas
#christmaspresents
#christmas2022
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#booktwitter
I'm planning a book club for teenagers focusing on comic books & graphic novels in a local secondary as part of my degree. Any hints, tips, ideas around ensuring engagement, hidden gems of books, key research I should be looking at?
@Booktrust
has useful data/info.
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Thank you all for yr kind responses. It was unexpected & overwhelming (in a good way)! He did 30 mins on Tues & I'm back here again, feeling a bit less lonely, hoping he'll do 30 mins again. It's been an emotional week full of grief for a friend, doubt & worry.
#thistooshallpass
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@megaforte84
@BurbridgeHt
@comradecumslut
Ironically i know of someone with long covid who is being treated with psychotherapy... Because apparently it's all in the mind 😡
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Lush evening
@BristolLifeAwds
in my role as co-director
@BraveBoldDrama
. Met so many lovely people including
@GetSetWest
@BristolOldVic
@CaiBurton
and of course
@EcoStardust
;) Thrilled we were highly commended.
#lovebristol
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Had a rare bit of time to myself the other day & had a delightful time in
@bookhaus2
@WappingWharfBS1
choosing books for my kids & eavesdropping on customers' conversations. It's a fab shop & we're looking forward to our
@StorytaleFest
event there.
#indiebookshops
#lovebristol
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I was crossing a field earlier and felt my stomach muscles loosen & my head slow down... a break from the continual underlying worry about everything. We heard a lark, saw some housemartins & smelt some elderflower.
#summertime
#nature
#countrysidefix
#doseofgreen
#bristol
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Wish I'd snapped my son's grin when he saw this pic of Rocket by
@DapsDraws
from
#lookup
w
@NathanBryon
! Also sparked a conversation about why
#blacklivesmatter
Looking forward to putting it up :D
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Beetling about today on errands. Popped into St Paul's Learning Centre to drop off poster & saw this marvellous mural by
#bs51
😍 Feel lucky to live in
#bristol
where
#streetart
is so widespread. Hope kids are inspired by seeing images like this
#RepresentationMatters
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So I am starting my journey from Bristol to Scotland to visit a friend for the weekend. On the train. I have 27 tickets, a book, laptop and food. Any tips for an epic journey? The theory is I'll get loads of work done....!
#trains
#carbonfootprint
#longday
#childfreetime
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@porridgebrain
@BootstrapCook
is doing lots of rioting which you can support from your bed. She's doing a brilliant job while juggling SB and recovering from covid. I think you'd get on well :)
#inspiringwomen
#schoolmeals
#FSM
#ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY
#BringBackTheVouchers
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Trying to focus on
@StorytaleFest
work today - promoting it and working out best ways to fundraise. I'm not good at selling or detailed processes but I am determined... Having encouraging comments really helps and I've had a few lately so thank you!
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That was AMAZING! said Daniel after
@Ben_garrod
@bathkidslitfest
talk re
#massextinction
. Lots of fascinating facts, amusing activities & quirky questions! This one was engrossed 🦕
#nonfiction
#childrensbooks
#bookfest
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@theAliceRoberts
My son is in yr 7. No covid restrictions really so far. Testing twice a week. We got a letter yesterday saying students need to wear masks and test daily. It feels slightly panicked but i am relieved.
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10 yr old and his mates got together this afternoon and made
@BegumNadiya
cheesecake brownies followed by watching Mulan. 😍
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Big hugs to all those, like me, who grew up without a father and find
#FathersDay
tricky.
#singleparentfamily
#singleparents
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Married 12 yrs today! Celebrating in style: getting boiler fixed, working in
@CogCafeBristol
@CreatWorkSpace
#Withywood
& doing emails. There may be takeaway later.
#whosaysromanceisdead
Tbf
@inert_wall
bought chocs & flowers thanks to
@BetterFoodCo
being on his way home...
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Me at 2am: why are you coming into bed this time?
6 yr old: I'm feeling sad
Me: why's that, love?
6 yo: I had a dream. Daddy ate my pudding.
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Lovely to be part of the
@TheGreenParty
launch today, meeting new people and seeing some familiar faces 😊 Did some leafletting this afternoon too - we need Carla's voice to speak up for
#bristolcentral
in parliament.
#votegreen
#votecarla
💚
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This book arrived yesterday from
@BookIslandBooks
and my 5 yr old fell in love.
#wolves
#lovebooks
#PictureBooks
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Have just finished
@M_Z_Harrison
The Stubborn Light of Things, which was a total delight. As with
@naturalistdara
book, a reminder to appreciate the little things, to use all your senses and, above all, to care. My 5 yr old spotted these mushrooms on our road - seemed fitting!
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Just sent off a funding application. Please send all the good vibes....🫰🫰🫰 Now on to the next one!
#community
#funding
#nonprofit
#socialenterprise
#onedown
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Two happy boys! Thank you to
@StorysmithBooks
for the deliveries and
@jonesgarethp
&
@petergbell
for these fab books :)
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Back to reality today but remembering my internal 'squee' when I realised i was in the same tent as
@sharnajackson
&
@EmilyDrabs
. And my son's delight at seeing
@DapsDraws
while waiting for the train home. We'll be back
@CheltLitFest
next weekend for more star-struck moments :)
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Lush evening with the fab
@NotAgainBen
&
@simonjamesgreen
chatting about
#thekingisdead
&
#gayclub
😊 I walked home across Bristol's Pride crossing (natch) trying to decide which book to read first! Thank you
@Waterstones262
for organising.
#YAauthors
#lovebristol
#lovebooks
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Wohoo! Bristoryfest was born this evening :) really exciting to meet up w
@laurentobia
@colourful_minds
@BookIslandBooks
&
@WildoftheWords
to talk all things books. I know lots of people are interested & couldn't make it - I will be in touch and hope to meet you soon!
#lovebooks
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#bristol
childrens story festival... Well, that was exciting! I hope I've followed everyone who asked about being emailed. I know it's old school but helps me keep track. I will find an evening date for a meeting too.
#lovebooks
#lovebristol
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Son & I ❤ new
@Upfest
art. As well as
@mrmenofficial
mega pic, saw these today (photos by my 6 y o)
#lovebristol
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@MichaelRosenYes
@BBCNewsnight
I did the International Baccalaureate 20 yrs ago. 6 subjects + Philosophy, learning a skill, doing something active & volunteering. A well rounded course that was a mix of coursework, exams & other elements. It prepared us well for uni if that's what we chose. It can be done.
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I am passionate about
@StorytaleFest
BUT it is going to cost £ to put on & we have no funding. So I've set up a crowdfunder to cover the few costs we have (mainly insurance). If you
#lovebooks
& believe in what we're doing, please give a little if you can.
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I hate living so far from green spaces but so far during lockdown, my street has grown its v active WhatsApp gp, collectively ordered
@pieminister
pies (supporting he nhs) &
@MarshfieldIces
, made & put up bunting, shopped for each other & shared birthday celebrations.
#community
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Over the last few weeks I've commiserating with people who had been ill over Christmas. My turn now - covid positive and feeling pants 😢 hoping this is bad as it gets and I'll be back at my kitchen table/desk soon.
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#Heartstoppers
🥰 I'm a cis het 41 yr old woman & cannot explain how much it resonated w me. Took me back to school ('gay' was an insult & no-one came out) & college (fortunately more open). Having wept buckets, we finished
@AnnaHoghton
#TheMaskofAribella
& I wept some more
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