Bethany Elen
@bethanyelen.bsky.social
Folk Singer •Educator •Agitator •Campaigner •Community Practitioner •Creative Producer
•Musical Mama •Social Justice •Protest Culture •Climate •Heritage •Folklore
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#EducateAgitateOrganise #BlackLivesMatter #VivaPalestina #MusingsOfACommunityMusician
•Musical Mama •Social Justice •Protest Culture •Climate •Heritage •Folklore
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Bethany Elen
@bethanyelen.bsky.social
· Oct 4
North East Bylines have just published their 5000th article!! 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations NEB! A very apt way to celebrate too:
Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Congratulations NEB! A very apt way to celebrate too:
Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"
northeastbylines.co.uk
"Howay the lads, Howay the lasses, we say no to fascists" chanted the 3000 geordies who took to the streets in an inspiring show of solidarity for refugees and to reject the racist, zenophobic and misogynist rhetoric of the far right 🖤🤍✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊✊🏽
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Flotilla activists kidnapped by Israeli forces. Demand release now! Call +44 (0)20 7008 5000 or email britain.jerusalem@fco.gov.uk
https://linktr.ee/GlobalMovementToGaza_Uk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9664a70e-ea19-497b-a2b3-97dde228b814
https://linktr.ee/GlobalMovementToGaza_Uk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9664a70e-ea19-497b-a2b3-97dde228b814
October 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Flotilla activists kidnapped by Israeli forces. Demand release now! Call +44 (0)20 7008 5000 or email britain.jerusalem@fco.gov.uk
https://linktr.ee/GlobalMovementToGaza_Uk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9664a70e-ea19-497b-a2b3-97dde228b814
https://linktr.ee/GlobalMovementToGaza_Uk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9664a70e-ea19-497b-a2b3-97dde228b814
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13 UK citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza were illegally kidnapped by Israel. Detained without lawyers, ignored by the UK government. Demand action now—contact MPs, media, and join protests.
October 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
13 UK citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza were illegally kidnapped by Israel. Detained without lawyers, ignored by the UK government. Demand action now—contact MPs, media, and join protests.
"Howay the lads, Howay the lasses, we say no to fascists" chanted the 3000 geordies who took to the streets in an inspiring show of solidarity for refugees and to reject the racist, zenophobic and misogynist rhetoric of the far right 🖤🤍✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊✊🏽
North East Bylines have just published their 5000th article!! 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations NEB! A very apt way to celebrate too:
Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Congratulations NEB! A very apt way to celebrate too:
Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Love over hate: Newcastle unites at Grey’s Monument
"We don’t need to be reminded of where we live, that’s what a football strip is for"
northeastbylines.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"Howay the lads, Howay the lasses, we say no to fascists" chanted the 3000 geordies who took to the streets in an inspiring show of solidarity for refugees and to reject the racist, zenophobic and misogynist rhetoric of the far right 🖤🤍✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊✊🏽
🕊️ 'It's an absolute disgrace that it's come to this, that the only thing we could do was shut it'
- Hilary Jones, Lush ethics director
- Hilary Jones, Lush ethics director
Lush says companies should use 'power and privilege' to speak out over Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lush-companies-should-use-power-privilege-speak-out-over-gaza
Lush says companies should use 'power and privilege' to speak out over Gaza
Ethics director Hilary Jones says the decision to shutter stores over the genocide in Gaza was an 'act of desperation'
www.middleeasteye.net
September 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🕊️ 'It's an absolute disgrace that it's come to this, that the only thing we could do was shut it'
- Hilary Jones, Lush ethics director
- Hilary Jones, Lush ethics director
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'Sunset Sycamore Gap' etching by contemporary Northumberland based UK printmaker Rebecca Vincent #WomensArt
May 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
'Sunset Sycamore Gap' etching by contemporary Northumberland based UK printmaker Rebecca Vincent #WomensArt
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This Easter weekend, stand in solidarity with women locked up in Derwentside. Join No to Hassockfield and show them they are not forgotten.
📅 Saturday, 19th April (Easter Saturday)
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre
🎤 Bring your voices, instruments🥁 and banners 💻
📅 Saturday, 19th April (Easter Saturday)
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre
🎤 Bring your voices, instruments🥁 and banners 💻
April 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This Easter weekend, stand in solidarity with women locked up in Derwentside. Join No to Hassockfield and show them they are not forgotten.
📅 Saturday, 19th April (Easter Saturday)
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre
🎤 Bring your voices, instruments🥁 and banners 💻
📅 Saturday, 19th April (Easter Saturday)
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre
🎤 Bring your voices, instruments🥁 and banners 💻
Children go hungry and energy prices soar, yet Stalmer prioritises profit and war. What will be left to 'defend' when millions are are already facing destitution?
Since Labour took office, 10,000 more children have been plunged into poverty by the refusal to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
Increasing military spending while millions of children go hungry is not a tough decision. It’s the wrong decision.
Increasing military spending while millions of children go hungry is not a tough decision. It’s the wrong decision.
February 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Children go hungry and energy prices soar, yet Stalmer prioritises profit and war. What will be left to 'defend' when millions are are already facing destitution?
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🚨 TELL YOUR MP: STOP TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN
Trump said he plans for the US to invade Gaza and ethnically cleanse the Palestinian people from their land. British politicians must condemn this monstrous proposal.
Tell your MP to oppose Trump's plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.online/stop-trumps-...
Trump said he plans for the US to invade Gaza and ethnically cleanse the Palestinian people from their land. British politicians must condemn this monstrous proposal.
Tell your MP to oppose Trump's plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.online/stop-trumps-...
February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚨 TELL YOUR MP: STOP TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN
Trump said he plans for the US to invade Gaza and ethnically cleanse the Palestinian people from their land. British politicians must condemn this monstrous proposal.
Tell your MP to oppose Trump's plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.online/stop-trumps-...
Trump said he plans for the US to invade Gaza and ethnically cleanse the Palestinian people from their land. British politicians must condemn this monstrous proposal.
Tell your MP to oppose Trump's plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.online/stop-trumps-...
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The ethnic cleansing of Gaza and destruction of Palestine is now US foreign policy.
Demand that the British government publicly condemn this outrageous plan and take a stand for Palestinian rights.
✍️ Tell Trump: #HandsOffGaza by writing to your MP: thecorbynproject.com/HandsOffGaza 🇵🇸
Demand that the British government publicly condemn this outrageous plan and take a stand for Palestinian rights.
✍️ Tell Trump: #HandsOffGaza by writing to your MP: thecorbynproject.com/HandsOffGaza 🇵🇸
February 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The ethnic cleansing of Gaza and destruction of Palestine is now US foreign policy.
Demand that the British government publicly condemn this outrageous plan and take a stand for Palestinian rights.
✍️ Tell Trump: #HandsOffGaza by writing to your MP: thecorbynproject.com/HandsOffGaza 🇵🇸
Demand that the British government publicly condemn this outrageous plan and take a stand for Palestinian rights.
✍️ Tell Trump: #HandsOffGaza by writing to your MP: thecorbynproject.com/HandsOffGaza 🇵🇸
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Support the #SafeSickPay campaign!
Did you know that the UK statutory sick pay is one of the lowest in Europe?
That leaves many employed workers - including 22% of musicians who have access to sick pay - one serious illness or injury away from financial trouble
Did you know that the UK statutory sick pay is one of the lowest in Europe?
That leaves many employed workers - including 22% of musicians who have access to sick pay - one serious illness or injury away from financial trouble
February 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Support the #SafeSickPay campaign!
Did you know that the UK statutory sick pay is one of the lowest in Europe?
That leaves many employed workers - including 22% of musicians who have access to sick pay - one serious illness or injury away from financial trouble
Did you know that the UK statutory sick pay is one of the lowest in Europe?
That leaves many employed workers - including 22% of musicians who have access to sick pay - one serious illness or injury away from financial trouble
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February 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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We've written legal letters to the MoD and Suffolk County Council this week, demanding answers over the deployment of US #nuclear weapons to Britain. #EndNukeSecrecy
You can read more about our challenge here: cnduk.org/cnd-legal-le...
You can read more about our challenge here: cnduk.org/cnd-legal-le...
February 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We've written legal letters to the MoD and Suffolk County Council this week, demanding answers over the deployment of US #nuclear weapons to Britain. #EndNukeSecrecy
You can read more about our challenge here: cnduk.org/cnd-legal-le...
You can read more about our challenge here: cnduk.org/cnd-legal-le...
It was the most wonderful adventure ~ thank you for inviting us to be part of your 'Ghost Train' project and share Tommy's music with you!
#tommyarmstrong #pitmanpoet #pitmatic #folkmusic #nefolk
#tommyarmstrong #pitmanpoet #pitmatic #folkmusic #nefolk
A few stills from our musical adventure yesterday, going around 'The Pitman Poet' Tommy Armstrong's old haunts and singing his songs - with the fabulous Bethany Elen Coyle and Jude Murphy.
December 6, 2024 at 4:57 PM
It was the most wonderful adventure ~ thank you for inviting us to be part of your 'Ghost Train' project and share Tommy's music with you!
#tommyarmstrong #pitmanpoet #pitmatic #folkmusic #nefolk
#tommyarmstrong #pitmanpoet #pitmatic #folkmusic #nefolk