Sally Greenbrook
@sallygreenbrook.bsky.social
Policy manager @gerisoc.bsky.social Mum. School governor. Kiwi 🇳🇿 Brit 🇬🇧
Embrace the chaos! Great top tips for complex patients from Dr Nick Saxton at @gerisoc.bsky.social #G4J #bgsconf.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Embrace the chaos! Great top tips for complex patients from Dr Nick Saxton at @gerisoc.bsky.social #G4J #bgsconf.
Great to have stayed on in Nottingham for the @gerisoc.bsky.social #G4J #bgsconf. Fab to see so many people here and great talks. Really enjoying this one on polypharmacy from @henriatric.bsky.social (who also has a great bluesky handle).
November 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Great to have stayed on in Nottingham for the @gerisoc.bsky.social #G4J #bgsconf. Fab to see so many people here and great talks. Really enjoying this one on polypharmacy from @henriatric.bsky.social (who also has a great bluesky handle).
I've just spent 2 weeks in NZ during which I said, more than once, that it actually doesn't rain very much in London and it rains more in Auckland. I stand by both of these statements but, my fellow Londoners, I am sorry, I think this weather is my fault. 🌧️
September 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I've just spent 2 weeks in NZ during which I said, more than once, that it actually doesn't rain very much in London and it rains more in Auckland. I stand by both of these statements but, my fellow Londoners, I am sorry, I think this weather is my fault. 🌧️
I really enjoyed this piece from a registrar about conducting citizenship ceremonies. I remember my own ceremony very well and, as luck would have it, had the same registrar that had officiated at my wedding a couple of years earlier.
I'm delighted to host a guest substack post this week by Bea Dutton, a textile artist and part time registrar in the UK - she wrote movingly about her experiences of conducting citizenship ceremonies.
This is Britain at its best. have a read!
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This is Britain at its best. have a read!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/guest-post...
Guest Post: "You made my Dad British"
Bea Dutton, a registrar in England, reflects on the quiet power and joy of citizenship ceremonies
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June 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I really enjoyed this piece from a registrar about conducting citizenship ceremonies. I remember my own ceremony very well and, as luck would have it, had the same registrar that had officiated at my wedding a couple of years earlier.
My second go at double sided knitting - a Pokémon scarf for my son. Ready just as the weather gets warm of course. Hope he's still into Pokémon by winter...
May 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
My second go at double sided knitting - a Pokémon scarf for my son. Ready just as the weather gets warm of course. Hope he's still into Pokémon by winter...
Can anyone tell me what happens if the Westminster assisted dying bill passes next reading but doesn't finish the whole process before summer? Will it continue after recess? It looks like govt bills can be carried across sessions but not sure about private members bills.
May 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Can anyone tell me what happens if the Westminster assisted dying bill passes next reading but doesn't finish the whole process before summer? Will it continue after recess? It looks like govt bills can be carried across sessions but not sure about private members bills.
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New footpath guardrails waiting to be installed on South Rd, Southall.
Will make things safer for Hambrough Primary kids and parents by stopping parking outside old Methodist Hall and crossing South Rd away from pedestrian crossing.
Great to see @ealingcouncil.bsky.social taking action here.
Will make things safer for Hambrough Primary kids and parents by stopping parking outside old Methodist Hall and crossing South Rd away from pedestrian crossing.
Great to see @ealingcouncil.bsky.social taking action here.
May 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
New footpath guardrails waiting to be installed on South Rd, Southall.
Will make things safer for Hambrough Primary kids and parents by stopping parking outside old Methodist Hall and crossing South Rd away from pedestrian crossing.
Great to see @ealingcouncil.bsky.social taking action here.
Will make things safer for Hambrough Primary kids and parents by stopping parking outside old Methodist Hall and crossing South Rd away from pedestrian crossing.
Great to see @ealingcouncil.bsky.social taking action here.
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Wandered around Brentford yesterday afternoon and was struck by what must be a vast amount of money being put into developments plus new shops and restaurants.
Southall much better connected with the Elizabeth Line but very few new shops/restaurants alongside development.
Southall much better connected with the Elizabeth Line but very few new shops/restaurants alongside development.
April 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Wandered around Brentford yesterday afternoon and was struck by what must be a vast amount of money being put into developments plus new shops and restaurants.
Southall much better connected with the Elizabeth Line but very few new shops/restaurants alongside development.
Southall much better connected with the Elizabeth Line but very few new shops/restaurants alongside development.
It's pretty grey in London today but it was glorious at @wwtworldwide.bsky.social London Wetland Centre yesterday.
March 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's pretty grey in London today but it was glorious at @wwtworldwide.bsky.social London Wetland Centre yesterday.
I was dubious that pressure cooker potstickers would work but obviously I should always trust @catherinephipps.bsky.social. These were amazing. 🥟
January 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I was dubious that pressure cooker potstickers would work but obviously I should always trust @catherinephipps.bsky.social. These were amazing. 🥟
Good morning Edinburgh!
January 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Good morning Edinburgh!
My mum and 12-yr-old niece have been visiting over the last few weeks and it has been a joy to witness my niece seeing famous landmarks for the first time. Her delight at seeing Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower was incredible, as was (in a different way) her disappointment at seeing the Mona Lisa.
January 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My mum and 12-yr-old niece have been visiting over the last few weeks and it has been a joy to witness my niece seeing famous landmarks for the first time. Her delight at seeing Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower was incredible, as was (in a different way) her disappointment at seeing the Mona Lisa.
I'm not saying my neighbours are better than your neighbours but we've got my Mum and niece coming from NZ this Christmas and the neighbours have brought over gifts for our visiting family. They don't know them - they've met my Mum a couple of times but haven't met my niece at all.
December 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
I'm not saying my neighbours are better than your neighbours but we've got my Mum and niece coming from NZ this Christmas and the neighbours have brought over gifts for our visiting family. They don't know them - they've met my Mum a couple of times but haven't met my niece at all.
Thanks so much to @ealingcouncil.bsky.social and @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social for clearing up Merrick Road in Southall. I changed my running route to avoid the antisocial behaviour along there but returned today and felt safe. 🏃♂️
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Thanks so much to @ealingcouncil.bsky.social and @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social for clearing up Merrick Road in Southall. I changed my running route to avoid the antisocial behaviour along there but returned today and felt safe. 🏃♂️
Public service announcement: if you missed seeing Nye at the National Theatre earlier this year, it seems like it's coming back for summer 2025. I honestly can't recommend this enough. 🎭
December 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Public service announcement: if you missed seeing Nye at the National Theatre earlier this year, it seems like it's coming back for summer 2025. I honestly can't recommend this enough. 🎭
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Avenue Road in Southall is one of the roads that @ealingcouncil.bsky.social has earmarked for active travel improvements, including a new cycle lane. Interested to know where they'll fit it, are the owners of the dozens of cars parked on vacant land in for a big suprise?
November 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Avenue Road in Southall is one of the roads that @ealingcouncil.bsky.social has earmarked for active travel improvements, including a new cycle lane. Interested to know where they'll fit it, are the owners of the dozens of cars parked on vacant land in for a big suprise?
This was exactly as much fun as I thought it was going to be. Thanks so much to @ruth-e-law.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social @adamgordon1978.bsky.social for a great policy chat and for generally being amazing to work with. #BGSconf
Looking forward to seeing #BGSconf delegates back at the Excel today for day 3 of the conference. I'm excited for the policy session this afternoon where I get to chat policy with @adamgordon1978.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social and @ruth-e-law.bsky.social.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
This was exactly as much fun as I thought it was going to be. Thanks so much to @ruth-e-law.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social @adamgordon1978.bsky.social for a great policy chat and for generally being amazing to work with. #BGSconf
And that's a wrap on @adamgordon1978.bsky.social's presidency at @gerisoc.bsky.social as he hands the chain of office to @jkdhesi.bsky.social. #BGSconf
November 22, 2024 at 1:42 PM
And that's a wrap on @adamgordon1978.bsky.social's presidency at @gerisoc.bsky.social as he hands the chain of office to @jkdhesi.bsky.social. #BGSconf
In one of his final duties as @gerisoc.bsky.social President, @adamgordon1978.bsky.social dons the presidential bling to present the BGS Special Medal and the Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award. #BGSconf
November 22, 2024 at 12:52 PM
In one of his final duties as @gerisoc.bsky.social President, @adamgordon1978.bsky.social dons the presidential bling to present the BGS Special Medal and the Marjory Warren Lifetime Achievement Award. #BGSconf
Looking forward to seeing #BGSconf delegates back at the Excel today for day 3 of the conference. I'm excited for the policy session this afternoon where I get to chat policy with @adamgordon1978.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social and @ruth-e-law.bsky.social.
a picture of a goat with the words so excited on the bottom
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November 22, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Looking forward to seeing #BGSconf delegates back at the Excel today for day 3 of the conference. I'm excited for the policy session this afternoon where I get to chat policy with @adamgordon1978.bsky.social @jkdhesi.bsky.social and @ruth-e-law.bsky.social.
I've spent most of my career in the third sector so delighted to have Emma from @britishredcross.bsky.social and Tom from @ageuk.bsky.social speaking here at #BGSconf talking about the work their organisations do in older people's care.
November 21, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I've spent most of my career in the third sector so delighted to have Emma from @britishredcross.bsky.social and Tom from @ageuk.bsky.social speaking here at #BGSconf talking about the work their organisations do in older people's care.
Bias and discrimination regarding older people and mental health, not helped by ageist products available normalising grumpiness in older people says Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social #BGSconf
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Bias and discrimination regarding older people and mental health, not helped by ageist products available normalising grumpiness in older people says Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social #BGSconf
Some worrying stats on older people's mental health from Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social including that most older people with depression are offered antidepressants rather than talking therapies. #BGSconf
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Some worrying stats on older people's mental health from Tom Gentry from @ageuk.bsky.social including that most older people with depression are offered antidepressants rather than talking therapies. #BGSconf