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Siân Bevan
@sianyb.bsky.social
· Nov 22
So here's the wee intro bit: I live in Edinburgh and potter about with my kid. Used to do comedy (not very well but had a lovely time), used to write a lot more (and trying to do it again) and host stuff (particularly love kids events). Leftie, likes talking to dogs, quite pleasant, often tired.
Thoughts and prayers to the journalists having to read 100 press releases today with 'skibidi' awkwardly shoved in by someone who made their Gen Alpha son use it in a sentence this morning.
August 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Thoughts and prayers to the journalists having to read 100 press releases today with 'skibidi' awkwardly shoved in by someone who made their Gen Alpha son use it in a sentence this morning.
Found this incredibly 90s artifact in my parents' house - a tape of Ash's 1977 a bit stuck to a mix of Levellers songs. The nostalgia is so high I swear the cases smell of incense and cord flares.
July 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Found this incredibly 90s artifact in my parents' house - a tape of Ash's 1977 a bit stuck to a mix of Levellers songs. The nostalgia is so high I swear the cases smell of incense and cord flares.
Well this Facebook memory aged well....
July 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Well this Facebook memory aged well....
Yes absolutely that's the crime we should be worried about. Real harm being done by *checks notes* people calling out genocide.
June 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yes absolutely that's the crime we should be worried about. Real harm being done by *checks notes* people calling out genocide.
No but why is this the kinkiest thing I've ever seen?
June 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
No but why is this the kinkiest thing I've ever seen?
I've slept on it and still strongly feel that Iceland were done real dirty. Loved those wee shiny guys.
Also whoever it was voted for Israel needs a real word with themselves, FFS.
Also whoever it was voted for Israel needs a real word with themselves, FFS.
May 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I've slept on it and still strongly feel that Iceland were done real dirty. Loved those wee shiny guys.
Also whoever it was voted for Israel needs a real word with themselves, FFS.
Also whoever it was voted for Israel needs a real word with themselves, FFS.
It's all I hear every time
May 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It's all I hear every time
This is one of my favourite podcasts...two very funny silly people who clearly love films to absolute nerd levels. Lovely stuff.
Really funny new episode.
If you haven't listened to the show yet give it a go.
Your new favourite movie podcast awaits
open.spotify.com/episode/0dwj...
If you haven't listened to the show yet give it a go.
Your new favourite movie podcast awaits
open.spotify.com/episode/0dwj...
Episode 93 - The Secret Of Brazil's Best Footballer
Stu & Joe's Big Dumb Film Show · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This is one of my favourite podcasts...two very funny silly people who clearly love films to absolute nerd levels. Lovely stuff.
Just got a spam email which used the name of someone who died years ago and I did not like that one tiny bit.
April 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Just got a spam email which used the name of someone who died years ago and I did not like that one tiny bit.
The year is 2035. China announces tariffs of 3,000,000% on US goods. President Trump rises from the cryogenic throne which keeps him frozen to announce he will kill the moon. Musk announces his 49th child's mother is Mars. Everyone remains very tired.
April 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The year is 2035. China announces tariffs of 3,000,000% on US goods. President Trump rises from the cryogenic throne which keeps him frozen to announce he will kill the moon. Musk announces his 49th child's mother is Mars. Everyone remains very tired.
New music from Garbage AND Pulp? I'm so happy that 15 year old me got the job of Head of All Music that she always wanted ☺️
April 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New music from Garbage AND Pulp? I'm so happy that 15 year old me got the job of Head of All Music that she always wanted ☺️
I've been thinking a lot in recent months about what I'd like to do next in life to make myself happy and, after hosting a couple of events for the first time in ages, have discovered the answer is 'be applauded at constantly'. Don't mind if it's just out of politeness. Just need them claps.
April 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I've been thinking a lot in recent months about what I'd like to do next in life to make myself happy and, after hosting a couple of events for the first time in ages, have discovered the answer is 'be applauded at constantly'. Don't mind if it's just out of politeness. Just need them claps.
Free ice cream outside the Usher Hall alert (thanks Ed International Festival!)
March 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Free ice cream outside the Usher Hall alert (thanks Ed International Festival!)
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
This is really sad news. I went to a couple of his events for young people, and seeing what an impact he could have over an hour in an auditorium was incredible
This is really sad news. I went to a couple of his events for young people, and seeing what an impact he could have over an hour in an auditorium was incredible
Alex Wheatle, novelist and ‘Brixton Bard’, dies aged 62
The writer, who found success with young adult novels, inspired one of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe films which was based on the author’s childhood
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
This is really sad news. I went to a couple of his events for young people, and seeing what an impact he could have over an hour in an auditorium was incredible
This is really sad news. I went to a couple of his events for young people, and seeing what an impact he could have over an hour in an auditorium was incredible
Today I learnt you're still allowed to smack kids in England?!
March 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Today I learnt you're still allowed to smack kids in England?!
Can't wait for the new reboot of Parks and Recreation where the gang take on Musk.
February 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Can't wait for the new reboot of Parks and Recreation where the gang take on Musk.
Reposted by Siân Bevan
They had their own wall! A little Bafta wall!
February 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
They had their own wall! A little Bafta wall!
I'm stuck getting over flu, so child is with his Dad and helpfully sent this important survey over to cheer me up. I'm nervous I voted wrong but there was very little analysis available
January 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I'm stuck getting over flu, so child is with his Dad and helpfully sent this important survey over to cheer me up. I'm nervous I voted wrong but there was very little analysis available
Loving this year so far (I ate two biscuits)
January 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Loving this year so far (I ate two biscuits)
Whether your new year vibes is party pints or listening to Phoebe Bridgers and crying, have a lovely old time.
Xxx
Xxx
December 31, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Whether your new year vibes is party pints or listening to Phoebe Bridgers and crying, have a lovely old time.
Xxx
Xxx
Reposted by Siân Bevan
In Scotland, Santa’s lists are Naughty, Nice and Not Proven
December 23, 2024 at 6:03 PM
In Scotland, Santa’s lists are Naughty, Nice and Not Proven
This is a beautiful and useful thread from @felicityhannah.bsky.social about a tricky, sad subject.
I want to post some thoughts for anyone Christmassing with older relatives who notices things being a bit odd this year. It’s a common time to recognise some dementia symptoms in someone you love, because we all get together for several days instead of just a few hours
December 24, 2024 at 12:36 PM
This is a beautiful and useful thread from @felicityhannah.bsky.social about a tricky, sad subject.
I love this time of year when I wonder if I should make doing jigsaws my career.
December 24, 2024 at 11:37 AM
I love this time of year when I wonder if I should make doing jigsaws my career.
I was thinking about the most fun songs from my teen years that I thought child would enjoy. KITTY! I thought. By PRESIDENTS OF USA! A charming funny song with miaows in it that you can join in with!
I may have absolutely forgotten that there's a whole bit which just goes FUCK YOU KITTY.
I may have absolutely forgotten that there's a whole bit which just goes FUCK YOU KITTY.
December 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
I was thinking about the most fun songs from my teen years that I thought child would enjoy. KITTY! I thought. By PRESIDENTS OF USA! A charming funny song with miaows in it that you can join in with!
I may have absolutely forgotten that there's a whole bit which just goes FUCK YOU KITTY.
I may have absolutely forgotten that there's a whole bit which just goes FUCK YOU KITTY.
This is Tracey the Horse. She lives on the York carousel and we've visited her every year since Thane was two and decided Tracey was the most lovely name he'd ever heard. (He would later go on to keep naming things Brenda, which he also thought was very pretty)
December 22, 2024 at 5:54 PM
This is Tracey the Horse. She lives on the York carousel and we've visited her every year since Thane was two and decided Tracey was the most lovely name he'd ever heard. (He would later go on to keep naming things Brenda, which he also thought was very pretty)