Cake&Cosplay
@cakeandcosplay.bsky.social
Carer, ocassional baker whose skills include making last minute cosplay costumes for the kids out of whatever is currently in our recycling bins. Pterry & Doctor Who bring me joy!
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Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
Youngest is cosplaying today!
And yes, there is a slight hint of the brim of an 'invisible' hat!
#nacmacfeegle
#TiffanyAching
#WeeFreeMen
And yes, there is a slight hint of the brim of an 'invisible' hat!
#nacmacfeegle
#TiffanyAching
#WeeFreeMen
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Youngest is cosplaying today!
And yes, there is a slight hint of the brim of an 'invisible' hat!
#nacmacfeegle
#TiffanyAching
#WeeFreeMen
And yes, there is a slight hint of the brim of an 'invisible' hat!
#nacmacfeegle
#TiffanyAching
#WeeFreeMen
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Michael Sheen inviting you to watch Our Town at Swansea Grand Theatre
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September 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Michael Sheen inviting you to watch Our Town at Swansea Grand Theatre
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We were promised £350m a week for the NHS, writes the Bear. We got a staff exodus, patients stuck on trolleys and drug shortages.
Not a single Brexit promise kept.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
Not a single Brexit promise kept.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
From promises to collapse: The measurable damage Brexit caused the NHS
Staffing gaps, medicine shortages and avoidable harm – the everyday reality of a broken Brexit promise
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We were promised £350m a week for the NHS, writes the Bear. We got a staff exodus, patients stuck on trolleys and drug shortages.
Not a single Brexit promise kept.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
Not a single Brexit promise kept.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
Wow I feel so much happier after catching up on a few GO posts this lunchtime 😃
September 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Wow I feel so much happier after catching up on a few GO posts this lunchtime 😃
Oops! Managed to get myself locked out of my account for weeks - finally got signed back in!
September 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Oops! Managed to get myself locked out of my account for weeks - finally got signed back in!
First off, I have no issue raising funds to fight Cancer.
But why would anyone think damaging historic monuments in Scotland for attention is acceptable?
If you can, please report or tag agencies such as Historic Scotland to raise awareness. So demoralising 😞
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But why would anyone think damaging historic monuments in Scotland for attention is acceptable?
If you can, please report or tag agencies such as Historic Scotland to raise awareness. So demoralising 😞
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August 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
First off, I have no issue raising funds to fight Cancer.
But why would anyone think damaging historic monuments in Scotland for attention is acceptable?
If you can, please report or tag agencies such as Historic Scotland to raise awareness. So demoralising 😞
www.instagram.com/reel/DM0eU7G...
But why would anyone think damaging historic monuments in Scotland for attention is acceptable?
If you can, please report or tag agencies such as Historic Scotland to raise awareness. So demoralising 😞
www.instagram.com/reel/DM0eU7G...
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"DWP estimates that 55% of those people will lose their PIP award under the current proposals. The PIP cuts are nothing to do with 'helping people into work'.”
via Private Eye
... they're all about saving money via social murder
via Private Eye
... they're all about saving money via social murder
June 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"DWP estimates that 55% of those people will lose their PIP award under the current proposals. The PIP cuts are nothing to do with 'helping people into work'.”
via Private Eye
... they're all about saving money via social murder
via Private Eye
... they're all about saving money via social murder
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If anyone is inspired and wants to keep their patch clean, you can request pickers, bags and uplifts at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200233/... and get contacts, support and inspiration by searching and joining 'East Kilbride community litter pickers' on Facebook.
Street care and cleaning
Street care and cleaning
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
June 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
If anyone is inspired and wants to keep their patch clean, you can request pickers, bags and uplifts at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200233/... and get contacts, support and inspiration by searching and joining 'East Kilbride community litter pickers' on Facebook.
I am so sad to hear this news. An incredible man.
NEW: John Swinney has led tributes after the death of Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer
Tributes pour in as Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, dies aged 85
www.thenational.scot
June 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I am so sad to hear this news. An incredible man.
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🚨Just 2% of the population - under 800,000 people sustained the whole of England's blood supply over the past 12 months
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
🚨Just 2% of the population - under 800,000 people sustained the whole of England's blood supply over the past 12 months
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward
Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇
blood.co.uk
This is an excellent visual story by @rachela-s.bsky.social
It highlights the reality for many carers.
x.com/RaeA_Smith/s...
It highlights the reality for many carers.
x.com/RaeA_Smith/s...
Rae on X: "Visual story of our hospital stay at start of year Hospital admitted today: “Staff sometimes take a step back & leave the loved one or carer to provide much of the care.” That carer was me Stayed 24/7 doing all care while @DWP stopped both PIP & CA reality of unpaid care 🧵 https://t.co/9ip1wIlpyl" / X
Visual story of our hospital stay at start of year Hospital admitted today: “Staff sometimes take a step back & leave the loved one or carer to provide much of the care.” That carer was me Stayed 24/7 doing all care while @DWP stopped both PIP & CA reality of unpaid care 🧵 https://t.co/9ip1wIlpyl
x.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is an excellent visual story by @rachela-s.bsky.social
It highlights the reality for many carers.
x.com/RaeA_Smith/s...
It highlights the reality for many carers.
x.com/RaeA_Smith/s...
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Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
May 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
When the governemnt talk about reducing the cost of sickness benefits I've not heard much about the cruel & debilitating time spent waiting for surgery to relieve or improve conditions.
Waiting over a 100 wks for urgent surgery is just soul destroying.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Waiting over a 100 wks for urgent surgery is just soul destroying.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ovarian cyst surgery: 'I feel forgotten after 100 weeks on urgent list'
Tracey Meechan's pain from an ovarian cyst is so severe she cannot bend over - but still has no date for surgery.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
When the governemnt talk about reducing the cost of sickness benefits I've not heard much about the cruel & debilitating time spent waiting for surgery to relieve or improve conditions.
Waiting over a 100 wks for urgent surgery is just soul destroying.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Waiting over a 100 wks for urgent surgery is just soul destroying.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We are showing some multi generational Pratchett appreciation to mark the 25th May (sadly my lilac bloomed early this year & I didn't get photos!)
However, my youngest was working on a school project last week called bring a book to life. They chose A Hat Full of Sky 😃
#Speakhisname
#Glorious25th
However, my youngest was working on a school project last week called bring a book to life. They chose A Hat Full of Sky 😃
#Speakhisname
#Glorious25th
May 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We are showing some multi generational Pratchett appreciation to mark the 25th May (sadly my lilac bloomed early this year & I didn't get photos!)
However, my youngest was working on a school project last week called bring a book to life. They chose A Hat Full of Sky 😃
#Speakhisname
#Glorious25th
However, my youngest was working on a school project last week called bring a book to life. They chose A Hat Full of Sky 😃
#Speakhisname
#Glorious25th
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“Discworld is not about how to be good, but about how to do good, and why even the smallest acts of kindness matter.” via @oliviawaite.com
The Essential Terry Pratchett
www.nytimes.com
May 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“Discworld is not about how to be good, but about how to do good, and why even the smallest acts of kindness matter.” via @oliviawaite.com
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Happy Glorious 25th of May! GNU Sir Terry Pratchett. How do they rise up?
#Glorious25th #Discworld #TruthJusticeFreedomReasonablyPricedLove #Speakhisname
#Glorious25th #Discworld #TruthJusticeFreedomReasonablyPricedLove #Speakhisname
May 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy Glorious 25th of May! GNU Sir Terry Pratchett. How do they rise up?
#Glorious25th #Discworld #TruthJusticeFreedomReasonablyPricedLove #Speakhisname
#Glorious25th #Discworld #TruthJusticeFreedomReasonablyPricedLove #Speakhisname
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Wildflowers aren’t just good for pollinators, they’re helping reduce crop damage and cut pesticide use in apple orchards.
The approach is low-cost, sustainable and proven. A great story for Nature-Friendly Farming Week!
More on the study here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The approach is low-cost, sustainable and proven. A great story for Nature-Friendly Farming Week!
More on the study here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The flower fix: how nature could slash farm costs
Planting wildflowers between apple trees could save UK farmers up to £3,000 per hectare per year
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Wildflowers aren’t just good for pollinators, they’re helping reduce crop damage and cut pesticide use in apple orchards.
The approach is low-cost, sustainable and proven. A great story for Nature-Friendly Farming Week!
More on the study here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The approach is low-cost, sustainable and proven. A great story for Nature-Friendly Farming Week!
More on the study here ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Some of my latest original watercolour bookmark scenes, I love cropping in on the images.
Available now in my Etsy shop... Treat yourself to an original watercolour art bookmark.
Go to my profile for the link.
#Art #Watercolour #Books #Mhhsbd #CraftBizParty #GiftIdeas #UK
Available now in my Etsy shop... Treat yourself to an original watercolour art bookmark.
Go to my profile for the link.
#Art #Watercolour #Books #Mhhsbd #CraftBizParty #GiftIdeas #UK
May 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Some of my latest original watercolour bookmark scenes, I love cropping in on the images.
Available now in my Etsy shop... Treat yourself to an original watercolour art bookmark.
Go to my profile for the link.
#Art #Watercolour #Books #Mhhsbd #CraftBizParty #GiftIdeas #UK
Available now in my Etsy shop... Treat yourself to an original watercolour art bookmark.
Go to my profile for the link.
#Art #Watercolour #Books #Mhhsbd #CraftBizParty #GiftIdeas #UK
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When people complain about red tape and health and safety gone mad, remember it's tragedies like this that we have learned from.
May 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
When people complain about red tape and health and safety gone mad, remember it's tragedies like this that we have learned from.
My grandparents had the live football on TV. I was a kid and couldn't believe what I was seeing. It happened so fast. As an adult I learned about the locked turnstiles that prevented people escaping (+litter & cigarette end).
THIS is why we have Health & safety. No-one should die watching a match.
THIS is why we have Health & safety. No-one should die watching a match.
40 years ago a horrific fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade ground claimed the lives of 56 people. It took less than four minutes for a small fire to become a raging inferno. Warnings had been ignored.
May 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My grandparents had the live football on TV. I was a kid and couldn't believe what I was seeing. It happened so fast. As an adult I learned about the locked turnstiles that prevented people escaping (+litter & cigarette end).
THIS is why we have Health & safety. No-one should die watching a match.
THIS is why we have Health & safety. No-one should die watching a match.
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I’ll be in conversation with Harry Whittaker at the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival this Saturday the 10th at 2.30pm. Tickets available here.
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Creative Legacies: Rhianna Pratchett with Harry Whittaker | Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival
Terry Pratchett and Lucinda Riley are two late icons of literature who have left behind huge legacies. Rhianna Pratchett and Harry Whittaker are continuing their parents' storytelling careers through ...
twlitfest.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I’ll be in conversation with Harry Whittaker at the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival this Saturday the 10th at 2.30pm. Tickets available here.
twlitfest.co.uk/event/creati...
twlitfest.co.uk/event/creati...
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🕰 With enormous thanks to @yvesribastudio, we have the TIC countdown back this year! 🕰
Tomorrow marks 100 days until The Ineffable Con 6 - don't forget to get your ticket!
Tickets from £5 here: www.theineffablecon.org.uk/event-direct...
#GoodOmens
Tomorrow marks 100 days until The Ineffable Con 6 - don't forget to get your ticket!
Tickets from £5 here: www.theineffablecon.org.uk/event-direct...
#GoodOmens
May 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🕰 With enormous thanks to @yvesribastudio, we have the TIC countdown back this year! 🕰
Tomorrow marks 100 days until The Ineffable Con 6 - don't forget to get your ticket!
Tickets from £5 here: www.theineffablecon.org.uk/event-direct...
#GoodOmens
Tomorrow marks 100 days until The Ineffable Con 6 - don't forget to get your ticket!
Tickets from £5 here: www.theineffablecon.org.uk/event-direct...
#GoodOmens