Carole Mason
@carolemason.bsky.social
I live in Camberwell, South-East London, with visits to Scotland. I listen to music, read a lot, build my family tree, and cultivate my garden. In a world where the evil and the merely narcissistic hold sway, I am looking for reasons to be hopeful
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🇳🇱🇺🇦🇳🇴 Norwegian volunteers from Fritt Ukraina have delivered 20 DAF trucks — formerly used by the Dutch army — to support the Ukrainian military. A powerful example of international solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine.
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🇳🇱🇺🇦🇳🇴 Norwegian volunteers from Fritt Ukraina have delivered 20 DAF trucks — formerly used by the Dutch army — to support the Ukrainian military. A powerful example of international solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine.
I was a blood donor for years but had to stop because of medication I'm taking. But if you are able to give it, please do
They didn't want my blood, but they probably want yours! I went to give blood today, but due to a v minor medical issue they couldn't take it. Yet they told me they do need donors. As I couldn't help by giving, instead, I thought i'd publicise this... www.blood.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I was a blood donor for years but had to stop because of medication I'm taking. But if you are able to give it, please do
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Read damesnet's blog on what women in Mexico face: damesnet.com?p=11215
@jwomenshistory.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com @carolemason.bsky.social @emrazz.bsky.social
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@jwomenshistory.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com @carolemason.bsky.social @emrazz.bsky.social
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‘Attacked no matter what they do’: why female politicians face relentless cycle of abuse
Assault on Mexican president highlights abuse faced by women in politics and ‘reinforces patriarchal boundaries’
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Read damesnet's blog on what women in Mexico face: damesnet.com?p=11215
@jwomenshistory.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com @carolemason.bsky.social @emrazz.bsky.social
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@jwomenshistory.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com @carolemason.bsky.social @emrazz.bsky.social
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The starting-point for this is reporting in the New York Times, but it is relevant to much reporting in the UK, including the beleaguered BBC and the saintly Guardian
While ostensibly about one academic’s experiences with the NYT, the central point about the sheer, relentless march of, “critics say”, false-balance journalism should be read and understood by anyone involved in or just interested in the news.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The starting-point for this is reporting in the New York Times, but it is relevant to much reporting in the UK, including the beleaguered BBC and the saintly Guardian
You have a fortnight to place your orders for wills - get cracking
It has just been announced that there will be an increase in fees for Principal Probate wills from 17 November 2025.
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
You have a fortnight to place your orders for wills - get cracking
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Respect and more to the #women of Ukraine. Their strength and resilience is formidable @carolemason.bsky.social #RussiansoutofUkraine @womenwritersnet.bsky.social @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com. @pravda.ua @meanwhileua.bsky.social
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Wives, mothers, fighters, activists: the millennial women keeping Ukraine going
Born into an independent Ukraine, the lives of these young women changed for ever when Russia invaded their country, forcing them to shoulder huge burdens of responsibility
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Respect and more to the #women of Ukraine. Their strength and resilience is formidable @carolemason.bsky.social #RussiansoutofUkraine @womenwritersnet.bsky.social @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com. @pravda.ua @meanwhileua.bsky.social
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She breached a local regulation she didn't know about, and which the agent she used should have told her about
Reeves admits breaking housing rules while renting out family home on.ft.com/47TSA9J
Reeves admits breaking housing rules while renting out family home
Labour MPs express dismay at chancellor’s error as Tories claim her position may be untenable
on.ft.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
She breached a local regulation she didn't know about, and which the agent she used should have told her about
BBC News - King unveils new memorial to LGBT veterans after gay ban campaign - BBC News
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King unveils new memorial to LGBT veterans after gay ban campaign
A memorial is unveiled dedicated to gay military personnel and to those who served during the armed forces gay ban.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
BBC News - King unveils new memorial to LGBT veterans after gay ban campaign - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Very true! I sometimes think Ancestry should pay me, not the other way round - it's only fair to point out that I think Find my Past owes me a modest sum as well.
More often than not, I don't bother to correct the appalling transcription errors on Ancestry but when I do, I usually write something like this in the 'explanation' field...
October 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Very true! I sometimes think Ancestry should pay me, not the other way round - it's only fair to point out that I think Find my Past owes me a modest sum as well.
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Dames are disgusted. Needless vandalism @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @womensrightsnet.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social
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Women Made History in the East Wing. It Was Razed for Trump’s Ballroom.
Women in Politics and First Ladies Made History in the East Wing. It Was Bulldozed for President Donald Trump’s New Ballroom.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Dames are disgusted. Needless vandalism @womenknowhistory.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @womensrightsnet.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social
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If only!
[Exit King.]
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If only!
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This downward trend is extremely worrying. New mothers need better support @carolemason.bsky.social @womenshistorian.bsky.social #womenshealth @womendoctors.bsky.social @mumsy777.bsky.social @mumsie.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Thousands of new mothers in England readmitted to hospital after birth, figures show
Exclusive: More than 14,600 women readmitted within 30 days of birth in last year, raising alarm over early discharges
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
This downward trend is extremely worrying. New mothers need better support @carolemason.bsky.social @womenshistorian.bsky.social #womenshealth @womendoctors.bsky.social @mumsy777.bsky.social @mumsie.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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And possibly they will be successful, but it won't be because of the kind of man Trump is but because of the power he holds.
🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺🇺🇸Trump: They (Europe) are unable to do it.(Stopping the war). I am able to do it. I think we will be succesful.
October 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
And possibly they will be successful, but it won't be because of the kind of man Trump is but because of the power he holds.
Had my Autumn booster this week!
It's not gone away.
After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
October 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Had my Autumn booster this week!
Wonderful news!
Dames congratulate Maria Corina Machado: she deserved it @womeninpoliticsss.bsky.social @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @womenlead.bsky.social @nobelprize.bsky.social @supertanskiiii.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com
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Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela
US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful news!
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The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth
October 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth
It seems that Zelensky doesn't speak from a script, but simply from the heart
Good night, dear friends. It’s 01:30 in Ukraine. See you tomorrow.
🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: We remember every life, every name. I now ask you to honor with a moment of silence the memory of all our heroes of different times - those who fought for Ukraine.
🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: We remember every life, every name. I now ask you to honor with a moment of silence the memory of all our heroes of different times - those who fought for Ukraine.
October 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
It seems that Zelensky doesn't speak from a script, but simply from the heart
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This sort of stuff is extremely dangerous. People will die. Playing footsie with the lunatics running public health in America is extremely unwise.
Mrs R: "There was a woman on the ward today who didn't want to take paracetamol. We've had to explain that we're not giving it to her because she's got a fever and we want her to feel better, but because she's got a fever and if we don't get her temperature down then her baby is going to die."
"We were told thalidomide was a safe drug and it wasn't..."
Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.
Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This sort of stuff is extremely dangerous. People will die. Playing footsie with the lunatics running public health in America is extremely unwise.
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🇺🇦🕯️Every morning at 9am people honor the fallen heroes of Ukraine.
September 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
🇺🇦🕯️Every morning at 9am people honor the fallen heroes of Ukraine.
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Happy birthday to wonderful Julia Donaldson! Writer and playwright, and the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate. Her stories have enchanted children and adults @womenwritersnet.bsky.social @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @carvehername.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Happy birthday to wonderful Julia Donaldson! Writer and playwright, and the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate. Her stories have enchanted children and adults @womenwritersnet.bsky.social @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @carvehername.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @susannahwalker.bsky.social
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🇬🇧🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I thank the United Kingdom for the new sanctions package announced in Kyiv. In total, it includes 100 items. A strong blow to Russia’s shadow fleet and its military supply chains.
September 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🇬🇧🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I thank the United Kingdom for the new sanctions package announced in Kyiv. In total, it includes 100 items. A strong blow to Russia’s shadow fleet and its military supply chains.
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1st woman Chief of the Seminole Tribe 1922-1935, educator, rancher, postmistress, interpreter, unofficial tribal spokesperson of her community, Alice Brown Davis #BOTD 1852 @oklahomawatch.bsky.social @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @carvehername.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
1st woman Chief of the Seminole Tribe 1922-1935, educator, rancher, postmistress, interpreter, unofficial tribal spokesperson of her community, Alice Brown Davis #BOTD 1852 @oklahomawatch.bsky.social @jwomenshistory.bsky.social @carvehername.bsky.social @carolemason.bsky.social @womenwarriors.com
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Open Letter: Keep the UK in the ECHR
Sign the European Movement UK's open letter now if you agree that the UK must remain in the ECHR.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM