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Hannah / Baystacks
@giantbaystacks.bsky.social
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Gigs & roller derby & lifting heavy things & cats & general nonsense.
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giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Is this #ProofOfCat or “proof that cat is having existential crisis”
A tabby and white cat is lying on a woollen blanket. Her paws are stretched out in front of her but her head is to the side, face down into the blanket, as if she despairs at the world.
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
River’s up.
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reposted by Hannah / Baystacks
mxfrankduffy.bsky.social
The Bear started a community canteen called Cegin Hedyn & every Christmas Day it provides a *free* lunch to anyone who wants or needs it, no questions asked, up to 120 people, dine in or takeaway. chuck a tenner here towards it? localgiving.org/fundraising/...
Christmas Day Lunch Appeal | Localgiving
localgiving.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
December 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Hannah / Baystacks
jonnelledge.bsky.social
“I grew up in care, not prison. I say it like a fact, like my phone number, recited without thinking. But none of that matters, because they want an answer.

‘So, what did you do wrong?’”

This is a great piece of writing by @matt-taylor.bsky.social
“So, what did you do wrong?” | Lyric Essay
November 2025 is the first National Care Leavers Month, so here is a piece about the question I get asked most when people find out I grew up in care.
underclasshero.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Reposted by Hannah / Baystacks
transactualuk.bsky.social
Are you a transgender uni student currently studying in the UK? Take part in this survey forming part of the research looking at how the Supreme Court ruling might influence the experiences of transgender people studying in Higher Education. Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk
A poster with pale pink background and a drawing of three people embracing surrounded by the trans flag. There is writing in blue promoting a survey that says "Take part in a 20 minute questionnaire exploring, How might the Supreme Court ruling influence the experiences of transgender people studying in higher education (HE). We want to hear from you if you are a transgender student; You are currently studying at a UK university; You are over 18; You are based in the UK; You have heard about the Supreme Court ruling; You are not currently seeking therapy. We especially want to hear from trans Black people and trans people of colour who are currently at university. Got a question? Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk".
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Don’t mind me, just watching this on a loop.
sesmith.lol s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · Nov 29
Hey @erinbiba.bsky.social I hope this finds you
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Very much this. I’m often at my very calmest when I listen to or watch the very loudest bands.
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
I’m very wary of recommending that anyone should/shouldn’t do a PhD, but this looks really cool. The @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social and the universities have done such an amazing job so far, and they continue to discover more and display it in such an engaging way.
maryrosemuseum.bsky.social The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · Nov 24
Looking for a fully-funded three year PhD, starting in April 2026?

The University of Portsmouth and The Mary Rose Trust are looking for PHD students to undertake correlative multimodal materials analysis of the Mary Rose hull! #PHDOpportunities

Interested? - maryrose.org/about-the-tr...
Jobs and volunteering - Mary Rose
Jobs, academic placements and volunteering opportunities at the Mary Rose Trust.
maryrose.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Don’t recommend putting your back out just before a strongwoman competition. I was looking forward to picking up the heavy things and right now I can’t even bend to reach said heavy things without pain.
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
I wish our Peej paid anywhere near this much attention when we put the theremin near her.
pinkopaque.co.uk Pink Opaque 🩷🪩 @pinkopaque.co.uk · Nov 23
which dial make food come
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
This night was one of the all time greats
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
YES CLAIRE ✊
mimmymum.bsky.social Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · Nov 18
A cycling influencer nominated for a list of top 100 women cyclists said she has declined the honour due to the decision not to include trans women.

Claire Sharpe, a cycling coach from Bristol, said: "If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of" 👏🏻
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out - BBC News
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Saturday? @nathysg.bsky.social, @fortitudevalley.bsky.social, @thejustjoans.bsky.social and others in Cambridge. Tonight? Kneecap in Cardiff. Now? The need for much sleep. (Gigs are good, aren’t they?)
Nathy SG and band playing at The Blue Moon in Cambridge. There is a red curtain behind them, multicoloured fairy lights and pride bunting. Fortitude Valley playing at The Blue Moon in Cambridge. There is a red curtain behind them, multicoloured fairy lights and pride bunting. Katie and David of The Just Joans playing at The Blue Moon in Cambridge. There is a red curtain behind them, multicoloured fairy lights and pride bunting. Kneecap playing at the Depot in Cardiff. Massive screens show song lyrics. The lighting is pink, red and blue.
November 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Yes and yes.
goingmedieval.bsky.social Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · Nov 10
I am not interested in the opinions of men about women's sports. I am not interested in the opinions of men about women.
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
No YOU cried at the gym listening to @loscampesinos.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Ah, time to crack out a bit of Brakes is it? youtu.be/9Fwu73VoJZA?...
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YouTube video by Brakes - Topic
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November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
You’re right, Peej, it is a very hard life. #ProofOfCat
A close up of a tabby and white cat’s head, lying on a blue and yellow blanket. Her head is slumped to one some and her eyes look sad, as though she is contemplating the pain of existence.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
This was such a bittersweet newsletter to receive; @rachelhendry.bsky.social’s j’adore le plonk emails arriving was always a highlight, but the zine will no doubt be a delight 👌
rachelhendry.bsky.social rachel hendry @rachelhendry.bsky.social · Nov 3
I sent out my last ever j'adore le plonk on Friday. In memoriam I've turned it into a zine with the help of my friends @helenannesmith.bsky.social Otto Taylor-Rickard and @gergemanson.bsky.social I think we've made something very beautiful - pre order's are now live!

www.burumcollective.com/jlp
J'adore Le Plonk — BURUM COLLECTIVE
www.burumcollective.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Never normally feel like I am missing out by not having fully noise cancelling headphones. But I’ve spent the past 90 minutes on a train with a bunch of football fans getting louder and LOUDER AND LOUDER and aaaarrrrgggggghhhggggggngbngnggggg
November 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
And the reason for being in the Barbican… @psbhq.bsky.social matinee with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Absolutely stunning.
Public Service Broadcasting on stage with the London Contemporary Orchestra at the Barbican, as seen from the circle. They’re performing Go! Public Service Broadcasting on stage with the London Contemporary Orchestra at the Barbican, as seen from the circle. They’re performing Gargarin and there are two people in full space suits dancing at the front of the stage.
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Well look who’s in pride of place at the Barbican gift shop! Nice work @desfitzgerald.bsky.social
Multiple copies of Des Fitzgerald’s book, “The city of today is a dying thing”, on show in the Barbican Centre’s gift shop.
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
Peej does not understand hospital corridor but will mlem for you nonetheless
A tabby and white cat is sitting on black tiles staring up at the camera. She is wide-eyed and vacant, and her tongue is sticking out a little - a fact she seems completely unaware of. It should also be noted that she has a collection of fine, long whiskers.
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
If you want catharsis then an evening with @lessavyfav.bsky.social is the best you can get. Some of the greatest to ever do it.
Les Savy Fav on stage at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. The lighting is green and the only thing to stand out is Tim Harrington’s orange short which says “I’m in Miami, bitch” Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav accosts my partner during the Les Savy Fav set. Afterwards my partner says “he licked my teeth”. (He did not feel violated by this) Les Savy Fav on stage at Clwb Ifor Bach, later on their set. At this stage Tim Harrington is wearing red y-fronts and a black lace cape. My face after Tim Harrington put “vampire blood” on it (or “cat’s blood”, or, as we suspect, “that B12 spray that looks like blood”
October 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
giantbaystacks.bsky.social
This was such an excellent show. Our vertigo-inducing seats also offered a brilliant birds-eye view of Neil’s theatrics in Our Mutual Friend.
The Divine Comedy on stage at Bristol Beacon, as seen from seats high above the stage. Bird’s eye view of Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy, lying on the floor in front of the audience, as he acts out elements of the song “Our Mutual Friend”
October 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM