Catherine Frankpitt
@cfrankpitt.bsky.social
Bristol comms pro. Founder of Strike Comms. All about charities, culture and causes.
Big shock - rich old white dude supports another rich old white dude 🙄 www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...
Rod Stewart: ‘We’ve got to give Nigel Farage a chance’
The singer talks politics, potholes and having a policewoman wife as he prepares to play a ‘noisy, sexy and energetic’ Glastonbury set on Sunday
www.thetimes.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Big shock - rich old white dude supports another rich old white dude 🙄 www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...
We’re trying to raise £100k in one week to #BringTurnerHome to #Bristol.
The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
Bring Turner Home
We have one week to bring Turner’s Bristol masterpiece home to Bristol
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
We’re trying to raise £100k in one week to #BringTurnerHome to #Bristol.
The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
The oil painting of the Avon Gorge was painted by Turner age 17. Recently rediscovered after 150yrs, it’s going to auction on July 2 and we think it belongs in Bristol for all to enjoy! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bringturne...
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Island of Strangers - by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
May 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Island of Strangers - by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
If you’re in #Bristol, #Bath or #SouthGlos, make sure you get out and vote in the West of England Mayoral election today.
We’re the first cat of the day at the polling station!
We’re the first cat of the day at the polling station!
May 1, 2025 at 6:29 AM
If you’re in #Bristol, #Bath or #SouthGlos, make sure you get out and vote in the West of England Mayoral election today.
We’re the first cat of the day at the polling station!
We’re the first cat of the day at the polling station!
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Strike the Right Note is our Friday feel-good comms newsletter with campaigns, cultural happenings and good causes that stand out.
See this week's edition of Campaign, Culture and Cause below.
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See this week's edition of Campaign, Culture and Cause below.
And if you want to sign up, click here: mailchi.mp/7d071db8931a...
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Strike the Right Note is our Friday feel-good comms newsletter with campaigns, cultural happenings and good causes that stand out.
See this week's edition of Campaign, Culture and Cause below.
And if you want to sign up, click here: mailchi.mp/7d071db8931a...
See this week's edition of Campaign, Culture and Cause below.
And if you want to sign up, click here: mailchi.mp/7d071db8931a...
Husband & wife. King & Queen. Son & daughter.
Notice the male always goes first? That's because in gendered pairs, it's the most powerful.
We can use everyday language to challenge the patriarchal order. This blog (from my linguist daughter) sets out what we can do.
medium.com/@shfrankpitt...
Notice the male always goes first? That's because in gendered pairs, it's the most powerful.
We can use everyday language to challenge the patriarchal order. This blog (from my linguist daughter) sets out what we can do.
medium.com/@shfrankpitt...
Using language for feminism in our everyday lives
Thinking about and using language with intention can be an entry into feminism. We can learn so much about power structures and…
medium.com
March 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Husband & wife. King & Queen. Son & daughter.
Notice the male always goes first? That's because in gendered pairs, it's the most powerful.
We can use everyday language to challenge the patriarchal order. This blog (from my linguist daughter) sets out what we can do.
medium.com/@shfrankpitt...
Notice the male always goes first? That's because in gendered pairs, it's the most powerful.
We can use everyday language to challenge the patriarchal order. This blog (from my linguist daughter) sets out what we can do.
medium.com/@shfrankpitt...
Five years of Strike 🎉
We're celebrating five years of Strike this week! Thanks to all of our clients, colleagues, and team – we're still having a blast and we can't wait for the next five 🎉
March 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Five years of Strike 🎉
On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
Ofcom, stop GB News broadcasting hate
*CW: Homophobia, hate speech GB News is no stranger to spouting hatred and toxic lies. They take pride in it, and pretend the rules don’t matter. But they do. And they must be enforced. On 22 January,...
action.goodlawproject.org
February 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
On 22 January, GB News presenter Josh Howie repeated a homophobic slur linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. This is offensive, wrong and unlawful. Join me and @GoodLawProject to file a complaint to Ofcom :point_down: action.goodlawproject.org/ofcom-stop-g...
Well done to grassroots girls football club York Railway Institute AFC for calling out stereotyping and standing up to the bullies. Brilliant response from them and great reaction to it
#football #womensfootball www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...
#football #womensfootball www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...
Girls can have short hair, says team accused of fielding boys
Under-12s football side is taking on stereotypes in the sport after two of its players were bullied
www.thetimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Well done to grassroots girls football club York Railway Institute AFC for calling out stereotyping and standing up to the bullies. Brilliant response from them and great reaction to it
#football #womensfootball www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...
#football #womensfootball www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...
So proud of my little brother for getting his first #Grammy last night. When there is so much doom and gloom around, this news is something pretty special to wake up to on a Monday morning.
Flipping amazing 👏👏👏
Flipping amazing 👏👏👏
February 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
So proud of my little brother for getting his first #Grammy last night. When there is so much doom and gloom around, this news is something pretty special to wake up to on a Monday morning.
Flipping amazing 👏👏👏
Flipping amazing 👏👏👏
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Once more for the folks at the back.
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Bob Pickard (@bobpickard.bsky.social)
"The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." — George Orwell
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January 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Once more for the folks at the back.
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How to survive
It's not about burying our heads in the sand
sianushka.substack.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics.
Let’s stop billionaire interference— sign this @hopenothate.org.uk te.org.uk petition today:
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
Let’s stop billionaire interference— sign this @hopenothate.org.uk te.org.uk petition today:
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
Stop Billionaires Meddling in UK Politics ❌
Foreign billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t have the power to shape our democracy. Let’s change the law.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
January 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics.
Let’s stop billionaire interference— sign this @hopenothate.org.uk te.org.uk petition today:
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
Let’s stop billionaire interference— sign this @hopenothate.org.uk te.org.uk petition today:
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers - this is great to hear from the police today. Yet on the same day #RyanWellings was cleared of the manslaughter of his partner in Lancashire despite 2 years of abuse & arrest & previous history www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers
Exclusive: Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset says early intervention is part of new national approach to rapists
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers - this is great to hear from the police today. Yet on the same day #RyanWellings was cleared of the manslaughter of his partner in Lancashire despite 2 years of abuse & arrest & previous history www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics. Let’s stop billionaire interference—join me and sign this @hopenothate.org.uk petition today: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
Stop Billionaires Meddling in UK Politics ❌
Foreign billionaires like Elon Musk shouldn’t have the power to shape our democracy. Let’s change the law.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics. Let’s stop billionaire interference—join me and sign this @hopenothate.org.uk petition today: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
Is it just me, but don’t the far right key players - Anderson, Farrage, Musk, Robinson et al - remind you of all those nasty and petulant childhood school bullies in the playground? And Anderson could literally be Bif from Back to the Future.
January 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Is it just me, but don’t the far right key players - Anderson, Farrage, Musk, Robinson et al - remind you of all those nasty and petulant childhood school bullies in the playground? And Anderson could literally be Bif from Back to the Future.
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This man is probably the biggest threat we face as a society, to our press freedom, and to our democracy. Will anyone stand up to him?
December 21, 2024 at 2:19 AM
This man is probably the biggest threat we face as a society, to our press freedom, and to our democracy. Will anyone stand up to him?
I love the annual reel - what a blast we’ve had @strikecomms.bsky.social again this year 🤩
Our year in reel form! Thank you to all our wonderful clients, partners, and friends for fantastic year - here’s to 2025 🥳
December 20, 2024 at 6:12 PM
I love the annual reel - what a blast we’ve had @strikecomms.bsky.social again this year 🤩
So is it just #DogsOfBlueSky or can #CatsOfBlueSky join in?
Happy Christmas from my boy, who I reckon is quite possibly the fanciest cat in #Bristol right now 😄
Happy Christmas from my boy, who I reckon is quite possibly the fanciest cat in #Bristol right now 😄
December 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM
So is it just #DogsOfBlueSky or can #CatsOfBlueSky join in?
Happy Christmas from my boy, who I reckon is quite possibly the fanciest cat in #Bristol right now 😄
Happy Christmas from my boy, who I reckon is quite possibly the fanciest cat in #Bristol right now 😄
“Populism feeds on pessimism” - this is a great article from @torstenbell.bsky.social. Really hoping someone has bought me his book for Christmas 🤞 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How do we bring joy this Christmas? Build homes, mend potholes, restore trust | Torsten Bell
Politicians have to prove they are capable of changing voters’ lives for the better
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2024 at 10:03 PM
“Populism feeds on pessimism” - this is a great article from @torstenbell.bsky.social. Really hoping someone has bought me his book for Christmas 🤞 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...