Koulla Yiasouma
@shriekinggreek.bsky.social
Greek Cypriot from London living in Northern Ireland.
Will share ice cream 🍦 and washing line 🧺adventures as well as my love for Arsenal.
May also go on about Children’s Rights and social justice.
Will share ice cream 🍦 and washing line 🧺adventures as well as my love for Arsenal.
May also go on about Children’s Rights and social justice.
Today is World Children’s Day. Not generally a fan of “days” but this is an important one because it reminds us of the Rights that children should be experiencing EVERY day of the year and how much we still have to do.
Happy Children’s Day one and all. 🎉
Happy Children’s Day one and all. 🎉
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Today is World Children’s Day. Not generally a fan of “days” but this is an important one because it reminds us of the Rights that children should be experiencing EVERY day of the year and how much we still have to do.
Happy Children’s Day one and all. 🎉
Happy Children’s Day one and all. 🎉
It’s not that religion doesn’t have a place in school. It’s that all religions and beliefs have a place.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
Religious education: UK Supreme Court rules the Christian-focused RE taught in NI schools is unlawful
In a unanimous judgement the Supreme Court allowed an appeal by an unnamed father and daughter from Northern Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It’s not that religion doesn’t have a place in school. It’s that all religions and beliefs have a place.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2...
I trust the BBC although recent shenanigans have dented that a wee bit.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I trust the BBC although recent shenanigans have dented that a wee bit.
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
So many reasons to be excited about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social winning. It should surprise no-one that he’s an Arsenal supporter.
All the best people are. 😉
#COYG
All the best people are. 😉
#COYG
Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York.
Last month, the 34-year-old spoke to @adamcrafton.bsky.social to discuss World Cup ticket prices, the Premier League title race and his love of Arsenal.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Last month, the 34-year-old spoke to @adamcrafton.bsky.social to discuss World Cup ticket prices, the Premier League title race and his love of Arsenal.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So many reasons to be excited about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social winning. It should surprise no-one that he’s an Arsenal supporter.
All the best people are. 😉
#COYG
All the best people are. 😉
#COYG
I am listening to A Mind of My Own, at the moment.
Have always loved @kathyburke.bsky.social and the book, in her voice , doesn’t disappoint.
Brought back so many memories of growing up in Islington.
Kathy Burke is a national treasure and legend.
Have always loved @kathyburke.bsky.social and the book, in her voice , doesn’t disappoint.
Brought back so many memories of growing up in Islington.
Kathy Burke is a national treasure and legend.
I recorded the audio version of my book this week, kids. This, along with the hard copy will be released in October but I’ve been informed you can preorder if you so desire. Have a lovely weekend! ♥️📚😘
November 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I am listening to A Mind of My Own, at the moment.
Have always loved @kathyburke.bsky.social and the book, in her voice , doesn’t disappoint.
Brought back so many memories of growing up in Islington.
Kathy Burke is a national treasure and legend.
Have always loved @kathyburke.bsky.social and the book, in her voice , doesn’t disappoint.
Brought back so many memories of growing up in Islington.
Kathy Burke is a national treasure and legend.
I am a huge SCD fan but I can’t imagine Strictly without Tess and Claudia. 😢
However, I can make myself available 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
However, I can make myself available 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing at end of series
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I am a huge SCD fan but I can’t imagine Strictly without Tess and Claudia. 😢
However, I can make myself available 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
However, I can make myself available 🤔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
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Today, in Cyprus they celebrate their National Day!
#Χρόνιαπολλά για την Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας, Κύπρος!
Join us in wishing our Cypriot friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!
#Χρόνιαπολλά για την Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας, Κύπρος!
Join us in wishing our Cypriot friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Today, in Cyprus they celebrate their National Day!
#Χρόνιαπολλά για την Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας, Κύπρος!
Join us in wishing our Cypriot friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!
#Χρόνιαπολλά για την Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας, Κύπρος!
Join us in wishing our Cypriot friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day!
Reposted by Koulla Yiasouma
Does paracetamol turn your skin bright orange?
September 23, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Does paracetamol turn your skin bright orange?
The word is banded about a lot but Robert Redford was a real and actual legend.
He was in some of the best films of the 20th century.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was in some of the best films of the 20th century.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hollywood star Robert Redford dies at the age of 89
The acting star was famous for roles in The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The word is banded about a lot but Robert Redford was a real and actual legend.
He was in some of the best films of the 20th century.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was in some of the best films of the 20th century.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Koulla Yiasouma
🥳FREE Anti-Bullying Week 2025 Packs Are Now Available!🥳
We have our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Primary School Age Pack for Schools and Other Youth Settings, which include:
🧡lesson plans
💙films
❤️cross-curricular ideas
💜assembly plans
🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullyin...
We have our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Primary School Age Pack for Schools and Other Youth Settings, which include:
🧡lesson plans
💙films
❤️cross-curricular ideas
💜assembly plans
🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullyin...
September 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🥳FREE Anti-Bullying Week 2025 Packs Are Now Available!🥳
We have our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Primary School Age Pack for Schools and Other Youth Settings, which include:
🧡lesson plans
💙films
❤️cross-curricular ideas
💜assembly plans
🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullyin...
We have our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Primary School Age Pack for Schools and Other Youth Settings, which include:
🧡lesson plans
💙films
❤️cross-curricular ideas
💜assembly plans
🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullyin...
From @womensaidni.bsky.social
⚠️HIDDEN PHONES⚠️
On 7th Sept 2025, the UK Govt will be testing the Emergency Alert System.
If you have a hidden phone, it’s important to switch off these alerts, as they could reveal the phone’s existence.
👉video & instructions: womensaidni.org/emergencyalert/
⚠️HIDDEN PHONES⚠️
On 7th Sept 2025, the UK Govt will be testing the Emergency Alert System.
If you have a hidden phone, it’s important to switch off these alerts, as they could reveal the phone’s existence.
👉video & instructions: womensaidni.org/emergencyalert/
THE UK EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM & HIDDEN PHONES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A guide to disabling the UK Emergency Alert System if you have a hidden phone or tablet.
womensaidni.org
August 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
From @womensaidni.bsky.social
⚠️HIDDEN PHONES⚠️
On 7th Sept 2025, the UK Govt will be testing the Emergency Alert System.
If you have a hidden phone, it’s important to switch off these alerts, as they could reveal the phone’s existence.
👉video & instructions: womensaidni.org/emergencyalert/
⚠️HIDDEN PHONES⚠️
On 7th Sept 2025, the UK Govt will be testing the Emergency Alert System.
If you have a hidden phone, it’s important to switch off these alerts, as they could reveal the phone’s existence.
👉video & instructions: womensaidni.org/emergencyalert/
Reposted by Koulla Yiasouma
New Northern Ireland public appointments commissioner named after four-year vacancy
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Northern Ireland: Claire Keatinge is new public appointments commissioner
Claire Keatinge will take up the role, which has been vacant since May 2021, for a period of five years.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
New Northern Ireland public appointments commissioner named after four-year vacancy
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Koulla Yiasouma
Read about Youth@CLC member Elodie Bloomer's journey to becoming a youth advocate on the international stage.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Read about Youth@CLC member Elodie Bloomer's journey to becoming a youth advocate on the international stage.
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Reposted by Koulla Yiasouma
Mr McVey, a former chief executive of Brain Injury Matters (NI), has been appointed new commissioner for victims and survivors in Northern Ireland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Joe McVey appointed new victims commissioner for Northern Ireland
Joe McVey, who was awarded an OBE for services to the voluntary sector, will start in October.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Mr McVey, a former chief executive of Brain Injury Matters (NI), has been appointed new commissioner for victims and survivors in Northern Ireland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Statement from @womensaidni.bsky.social about yesterday’s tragedy in Maguiresbridge.
Deepest, deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Vanessa, Sara and James.
Such an appalling loss.
Deepest, deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Vanessa, Sara and James.
Such an appalling loss.
July 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Statement from @womensaidni.bsky.social about yesterday’s tragedy in Maguiresbridge.
Deepest, deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Vanessa, Sara and James.
Such an appalling loss.
Deepest, deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Vanessa, Sara and James.
Such an appalling loss.
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Woohoo 🎉🥳
This fantastic news. 16 and 17 years who have the right support and education are ready to put the X or preference in the ballot box.
This can only enhance our democracy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
This fantastic news. 16 and 17 years who have the right support and education are ready to put the X or preference in the ballot box.
This can only enhance our democracy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in next general election - live updates
Lowering the voting age across the UK means around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote at the next general election.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Woohoo 🎉🥳
This fantastic news. 16 and 17 years who have the right support and education are ready to put the X or preference in the ballot box.
This can only enhance our democracy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
This fantastic news. 16 and 17 years who have the right support and education are ready to put the X or preference in the ballot box.
This can only enhance our democracy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
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CEO Recruitment: Trócaire are inviting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The CEO of Trócaire leads the organisation, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
For further information, and to apply, please visit: apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/7...
The CEO of Trócaire leads the organisation, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
For further information, and to apply, please visit: apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/7...
July 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
CEO Recruitment: Trócaire are inviting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The CEO of Trócaire leads the organisation, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
For further information, and to apply, please visit: apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/7...
The CEO of Trócaire leads the organisation, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
For further information, and to apply, please visit: apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/7...
We should never get used to hearing about what happened in Muckamore Hospital.
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
File on 4 Investigates - Hospital abuse caught on camera - BBC Sounds
How mistakenly switching on CCTV triggered the UK’s biggest adult abuse investigation.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We should never get used to hearing about what happened in Muckamore Hospital.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Not sure why this only got 4 stars. Jayne Mansfield is not someone I’ve paid much attention to and this documentary is less about her life and more about what she left behind with a few surprise. Such a gentle and loving tribute.
2 hankies were used.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
2 hankies were used.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
My Mom Jayne review – the beautiful, touching tale of a film star, by the daughter who lost her aged three
Actor Mariska Hartigay was too young to properly remember her mother Jayne Mansfield, who died in a car crash. So she has made this thoughtful, articulate biopic to get closer to her
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Not sure why this only got 4 stars. Jayne Mansfield is not someone I’ve paid much attention to and this documentary is less about her life and more about what she left behind with a few surprise. Such a gentle and loving tribute.
2 hankies were used.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
2 hankies were used.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
This is shameful.
It is not cultural expression nor is it legitimate commentary. Surely it is a hate crime.
It is not cultural expression nor is it legitimate commentary. Surely it is a hate crime.
July 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
This is shameful.
It is not cultural expression nor is it legitimate commentary. Surely it is a hate crime.
It is not cultural expression nor is it legitimate commentary. Surely it is a hate crime.