Mair Rigby
@mairsrambles.bsky.social
Tea drinker, nature lover, big reader. Enjoys walking, cooking, music. Works in HE in Wales. Vol sector background. Interested in engagement, research, reflective practice & wellbeing. Views my own! 🏴 🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/mairerigby
Favourite Boxing Day song youtu.be/xQ6NK6pYOxg?...
The St Stephens Day Murder
YouTube video by Thea Gilmore - Topic
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Favourite Boxing Day song youtu.be/xQ6NK6pYOxg?...
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The gravity of this situation requires more artists.
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The gravity of this situation requires more artists.
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You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
December 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
Andie is making me listen to the Bob Dylan Christmas album.
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Andie is making me listen to the Bob Dylan Christmas album.
Very proud of myself for doing my yoga before pouring a glass of wine 🍷
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Very proud of myself for doing my yoga before pouring a glass of wine 🍷
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Oh yeah, memory archive active, I remember what happened. Yikes.
December 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Oh yeah, memory archive active, I remember what happened. Yikes.
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Stained glass and driftwood sculpture by UK artist Louise V Durham #WomensArt #Solstice
December 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Stained glass and driftwood sculpture by UK artist Louise V Durham #WomensArt #Solstice
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Sunlit ice sculpture by environmental artist Sally J. Smith #WomensArt
December 24, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Sunlit ice sculpture by environmental artist Sally J. Smith #WomensArt
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My lovely daughter is a postie . They are working their absolute arses off at the moment. Be nice people!
Be nice to your postie at Christmas, they are doing a job you would probably find too difficult. 🙏
Only abused by two members of the public yesterday as I delivered their parcels. And called a C**t because I had stopped outside a house to deliver letters. But (I try to keep this in the front of my mind) most people are lovely and polite.
December 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
My lovely daughter is a postie . They are working their absolute arses off at the moment. Be nice people!
Wonderful trustee opportunity here to help steward the Grange Pavilion into its next phase as a charitable incorporated organisation grangepavilion.wales/join-our-boa...
Join our board – Grange Pavilion
grangepavilion.wales
December 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Wonderful trustee opportunity here to help steward the Grange Pavilion into its next phase as a charitable incorporated organisation grangepavilion.wales/join-our-boa...
Soundtrack to the week: Nick Cave, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Low, The Gossip.
December 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Soundtrack to the week: Nick Cave, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Low, The Gossip.
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Words for Winter #Solstice in Welsh:
Canol Gaeaf=midwinter
Heuldro=sun turning (prior to 20th century this word only referred to the plant heliotrope)
Heulsaf=sun-standing (1604)
Haul-orsaf=sun-station (17th century)
Alban Arthan (late 18th century, coined by Iolo Morganwg)
Canol Gaeaf=midwinter
Heuldro=sun turning (prior to 20th century this word only referred to the plant heliotrope)
Heulsaf=sun-standing (1604)
Haul-orsaf=sun-station (17th century)
Alban Arthan (late 18th century, coined by Iolo Morganwg)
December 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Words for Winter #Solstice in Welsh:
Canol Gaeaf=midwinter
Heuldro=sun turning (prior to 20th century this word only referred to the plant heliotrope)
Heulsaf=sun-standing (1604)
Haul-orsaf=sun-station (17th century)
Alban Arthan (late 18th century, coined by Iolo Morganwg)
Canol Gaeaf=midwinter
Heuldro=sun turning (prior to 20th century this word only referred to the plant heliotrope)
Heulsaf=sun-standing (1604)
Haul-orsaf=sun-station (17th century)
Alban Arthan (late 18th century, coined by Iolo Morganwg)
Tonight's cooking soundtrack is the seasonally appropriate 'WinterFolk' by O'Hooley and Tidow.
December 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Tonight's cooking soundtrack is the seasonally appropriate 'WinterFolk' by O'Hooley and Tidow.
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Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.
From here, the nights will stop drawing in and daylight hours stretch out again. What will you do with your longer days?
Video: Timelapse of the sun rising
From here, the nights will stop drawing in and daylight hours stretch out again. What will you do with your longer days?
Video: Timelapse of the sun rising
December 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.
From here, the nights will stop drawing in and daylight hours stretch out again. What will you do with your longer days?
Video: Timelapse of the sun rising
From here, the nights will stop drawing in and daylight hours stretch out again. What will you do with your longer days?
Video: Timelapse of the sun rising
Baked aubergines with gochujang and tomatoes by @nigelslater.bsky.social Very good vegan recipe.
December 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Baked aubergines with gochujang and tomatoes by @nigelslater.bsky.social Very good vegan recipe.
Tonight's cooking soundtrack is 'The Letting Go' by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. One of my favourite albums to listen to in the winter.
December 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tonight's cooking soundtrack is 'The Letting Go' by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. One of my favourite albums to listen to in the winter.
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gwendolyn Sterk as our new Chair of the Board.
Gwendolyn is taking over the role from Ben Joakim who has helped us successfully navigate a critical transition period over the past two years.
Read more here ➡️ www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...
Gwendolyn is taking over the role from Ben Joakim who has helped us successfully navigate a critical transition period over the past two years.
Read more here ➡️ www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...
IWA announces new Chair of Trustees - Institute of Welsh Affairs
The IWA is pleased to announce the appointment of Gwendolyn Sterk as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees.
www.iwa.wales
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gwendolyn Sterk as our new Chair of the Board.
Gwendolyn is taking over the role from Ben Joakim who has helped us successfully navigate a critical transition period over the past two years.
Read more here ➡️ www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...
Gwendolyn is taking over the role from Ben Joakim who has helped us successfully navigate a critical transition period over the past two years.
Read more here ➡️ www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...
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A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas.
Be a love, and pay it today.
Be a love, and pay it today.
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You have until Friday 9 January to share your views on walking and wheeling in Wales! Whether you want to see an end to pavement parking or need better crossings, complete our survey to have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSstepforward
December 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
You have until Friday 9 January to share your views on walking and wheeling in Wales! Whether you want to see an end to pavement parking or need better crossings, complete our survey to have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSstepforward
I came across two lovely workbooks for people who like to do a bit of end-of-year reflection and planning ahead for next year.
December 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I came across two lovely workbooks for people who like to do a bit of end-of-year reflection and planning ahead for next year.
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To that end we’ve launched a new survey to gather the experiences of others. If you work in the cultural sector and have experienced anti-LGBTQIA+ backlash against your work, an event, or project you have been involved in the last five years we want to hear from you.
LGBTQIA+ Cultural Barometer
cultural-barometer.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
To that end we’ve launched a new survey to gather the experiences of others. If you work in the cultural sector and have experienced anti-LGBTQIA+ backlash against your work, an event, or project you have been involved in the last five years we want to hear from you.
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Reports of anti-LGBTQIA+ backlash are on the rise across the arts & cultural sector, ranging from hateful comments on social media to in person protests, event cancellations, and even threats against the safety of artists, staff, and audiences. These experiences post a genuine risk to queer culture.
December 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reports of anti-LGBTQIA+ backlash are on the rise across the arts & cultural sector, ranging from hateful comments on social media to in person protests, event cancellations, and even threats against the safety of artists, staff, and audiences. These experiences post a genuine risk to queer culture.
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We are joining forces with Curious Arts & Fatt Projects to launch the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Barometer, a new research project aiming to map and understand experiences of anti-LGBTQIA+ backlash across the UK.
December 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We are joining forces with Curious Arts & Fatt Projects to launch the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Barometer, a new research project aiming to map and understand experiences of anti-LGBTQIA+ backlash across the UK.
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🚨 NEW BLOG
Labour have won every election in Wales for 100 years, but they are on track to (badly) lose the 2026 Senedd election - why?
@jaclarner.bsky.social and I have looked at new data, which shows how support is shifting within (not between) Wales's blocs!
blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...
Labour have won every election in Wales for 100 years, but they are on track to (badly) lose the 2026 Senedd election - why?
@jaclarner.bsky.social and I have looked at new data, which shows how support is shifting within (not between) Wales's blocs!
blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...
Consolidation, Not Conversion: Understanding Wales’s Ongoing Realignment
Showcasing current research, comments and analysis on the law, politics, history, culture, government and political economy of Wales from the Wales Governance Centre.
blogs.cardiff.ac.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🚨 NEW BLOG
Labour have won every election in Wales for 100 years, but they are on track to (badly) lose the 2026 Senedd election - why?
@jaclarner.bsky.social and I have looked at new data, which shows how support is shifting within (not between) Wales's blocs!
blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...
Labour have won every election in Wales for 100 years, but they are on track to (badly) lose the 2026 Senedd election - why?
@jaclarner.bsky.social and I have looked at new data, which shows how support is shifting within (not between) Wales's blocs!
blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/thinking-wal...