Anne Collis
@welshflier007.bsky.social
Wales. Owner of PinkGold Ltd, co-founder of NeuDICE, Christian, Autistic, motivated by equity, social justice and systems change.
Let’s talk single use coffee cups. They still exist and they still get discarded. So… why not collect them, process them and turn them into something useful? Check out wildplantpaper.etsy.com for workshops to learn the ‘how to’
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Let’s talk single use coffee cups. They still exist and they still get discarded. So… why not collect them, process them and turn them into something useful? Check out wildplantpaper.etsy.com for workshops to learn the ‘how to’
Is it a true #JunkJournal if you’ve made the paper for the book from waste pumpkins and land-fill-headed supermarket flowers? Or does it need to be waste / repurposed paper? These are a mix of handmade plant paper cover & repurposed old notebook.
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Is it a true #JunkJournal if you’ve made the paper for the book from waste pumpkins and land-fill-headed supermarket flowers? Or does it need to be waste / repurposed paper? These are a mix of handmade plant paper cover & repurposed old notebook.
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Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
Mini notebooks. The cover is paper made from pure marram grass. The inner is recycled old notebooks.
Perfect for writing messages or a short poem and gifting. Only £5. (Plus postage unless you live in Swansea area)
Perfect for writing messages or a short poem and gifting. Only £5. (Plus postage unless you live in Swansea area)
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Mini notebooks. The cover is paper made from pure marram grass. The inner is recycled old notebooks.
Perfect for writing messages or a short poem and gifting. Only £5. (Plus postage unless you live in Swansea area)
Perfect for writing messages or a short poem and gifting. Only £5. (Plus postage unless you live in Swansea area)
I’ve had a happy crafting evening. The pale paper is ElliePoo paper (yep, elephants provide the raw materials and the profits from that paper fund their sanctuary).
The dark paper is made by Wild Plant Paper using plants from the Afan Valley.
The dark paper is made by Wild Plant Paper using plants from the Afan Valley.
October 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I’ve had a happy crafting evening. The pale paper is ElliePoo paper (yep, elephants provide the raw materials and the profits from that paper fund their sanctuary).
The dark paper is made by Wild Plant Paper using plants from the Afan Valley.
The dark paper is made by Wild Plant Paper using plants from the Afan Valley.
I am confused. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If I can pour leftover coffee down the sink at home (not that there’s usually any left!), why can’t I pour it down a drain in public?
If I can pour leftover coffee down the sink at home (not that there’s usually any left!), why can’t I pour it down a drain in public?
Kew woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain in Richmond
Burcu Yesilyurt says the fine is
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October 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I am confused. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If I can pour leftover coffee down the sink at home (not that there’s usually any left!), why can’t I pour it down a drain in public?
If I can pour leftover coffee down the sink at home (not that there’s usually any left!), why can’t I pour it down a drain in public?
This is me.
Except I’m AuDHD and live in Wales, so I’ve had great therapy (OT and psychological) within the autism service AND I was blessed with an ADHD-aware therapist in the general mental health service.
But nothing beats the meds :-(
Except I’m AuDHD and live in Wales, so I’ve had great therapy (OT and psychological) within the autism service AND I was blessed with an ADHD-aware therapist in the general mental health service.
But nothing beats the meds :-(
If ADHD meds aren’t suitable, there’s often nothing else offered. No coaching, no ND-specific therapy, no alternative plan.
Care ends where medication stops. That gap will only grow as people age and contraindications increase.
📅 Part of ADHD Awareness Month. Day 19 of 31
Care ends where medication stops. That gap will only grow as people age and contraindications increase.
📅 Part of ADHD Awareness Month. Day 19 of 31
October 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
This is me.
Except I’m AuDHD and live in Wales, so I’ve had great therapy (OT and psychological) within the autism service AND I was blessed with an ADHD-aware therapist in the general mental health service.
But nothing beats the meds :-(
Except I’m AuDHD and live in Wales, so I’ve had great therapy (OT and psychological) within the autism service AND I was blessed with an ADHD-aware therapist in the general mental health service.
But nothing beats the meds :-(
I’m privileged to be taking a fab set of free workshops for women about neurodivergent well-being.
I loved what someone just suggested about me - that maybe I don’t fit into other people’s standard rigid boxes, but rather I travel with my own transparent, shape-shifting bag.
I loved what someone just suggested about me - that maybe I don’t fit into other people’s standard rigid boxes, but rather I travel with my own transparent, shape-shifting bag.
October 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I’m privileged to be taking a fab set of free workshops for women about neurodivergent well-being.
I loved what someone just suggested about me - that maybe I don’t fit into other people’s standard rigid boxes, but rather I travel with my own transparent, shape-shifting bag.
I loved what someone just suggested about me - that maybe I don’t fit into other people’s standard rigid boxes, but rather I travel with my own transparent, shape-shifting bag.
In today’s news - cows on train line near Neath. The picture is of the cows being herded off the line, across the platform and out the front door.
October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In today’s news - cows on train line near Neath. The picture is of the cows being herded off the line, across the platform and out the front door.
Day 1 without #AccessToWork support and rather than do what I should, I've impulsively done this: www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-ann...
With ATW support I would have done what I actually need to do...
But, hey ho, until my renewal gets sorted, be prepared for random new initiatives like this!
With ATW support I would have done what I actually need to do...
But, hey ho, until my renewal gets sorted, be prepared for random new initiatives like this!
The World According to Anne | Anne Collis
Today is the start of my first week without Access To Work support.
So, naturally, I've started a blog rather than do my work.
On Friday at ACoRNS - The Autism Community Research Network @Southamp...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Day 1 without #AccessToWork support and rather than do what I should, I've impulsively done this: www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-ann...
With ATW support I would have done what I actually need to do...
But, hey ho, until my renewal gets sorted, be prepared for random new initiatives like this!
With ATW support I would have done what I actually need to do...
But, hey ho, until my renewal gets sorted, be prepared for random new initiatives like this!
This is a first attempt at making paper from marram grass. There was permission to harvest it, I hasten to add. It needs some work before it’s marketable, but it is showing potential for sewing as a book cover and translucent light shades.
October 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This is a first attempt at making paper from marram grass. There was permission to harvest it, I hasten to add. It needs some work before it’s marketable, but it is showing potential for sewing as a book cover and translucent light shades.
A rare foray into the wild for me.
It was a privilege to speak at the @publicmap.bsky.social on inclusive public engagement with the title “Whose voices matter?”
I know we’re not disembodied voices. I’m still wondering what I could have used as a more accurate title. Maybe insights? Or knowledge?
It was a privilege to speak at the @publicmap.bsky.social on inclusive public engagement with the title “Whose voices matter?”
I know we’re not disembodied voices. I’m still wondering what I could have used as a more accurate title. Maybe insights? Or knowledge?
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A rare foray into the wild for me.
It was a privilege to speak at the @publicmap.bsky.social on inclusive public engagement with the title “Whose voices matter?”
I know we’re not disembodied voices. I’m still wondering what I could have used as a more accurate title. Maybe insights? Or knowledge?
It was a privilege to speak at the @publicmap.bsky.social on inclusive public engagement with the title “Whose voices matter?”
I know we’re not disembodied voices. I’m still wondering what I could have used as a more accurate title. Maybe insights? Or knowledge?
This is not an access ramp. This is a ski jump slope.
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is not an access ramp. This is a ski jump slope.
If you are a therapist, read the paper - or at least read the conclusions.
With thanks as always to @thementalelf.bsky.social for making important research more accessible.
With thanks as always to @thementalelf.bsky.social for making important research more accessible.
🧩 Therapy through the lens of autism
What makes therapy feel safe & effective for autistic adults?
This new qualitative study highlights the adjustments that matter most — from flexible communication to sensory-friendly environments.
🧵 THREAD
#Autism #Therapy #MentalHealth
What makes therapy feel safe & effective for autistic adults?
This new qualitative study highlights the adjustments that matter most — from flexible communication to sensory-friendly environments.
🧵 THREAD
#Autism #Therapy #MentalHealth
September 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
If you are a therapist, read the paper - or at least read the conclusions.
With thanks as always to @thementalelf.bsky.social for making important research more accessible.
With thanks as always to @thementalelf.bsky.social for making important research more accessible.
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New rule: if you can't pronounce it, you're not qualified to ban it.
September 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New rule: if you can't pronounce it, you're not qualified to ban it.
#GoodNewsStory #TfW #DisabledTravel
For some reason, Passenger Assist had me changing trains at Shrewsbury (not the usual Cardiff or Newport).
Lifts at Shrewsbury not working.
So - rather than get *me* to the train they are doing complex platform alterations to bring the *train* to me.
For some reason, Passenger Assist had me changing trains at Shrewsbury (not the usual Cardiff or Newport).
Lifts at Shrewsbury not working.
So - rather than get *me* to the train they are doing complex platform alterations to bring the *train* to me.
September 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#GoodNewsStory #TfW #DisabledTravel
For some reason, Passenger Assist had me changing trains at Shrewsbury (not the usual Cardiff or Newport).
Lifts at Shrewsbury not working.
So - rather than get *me* to the train they are doing complex platform alterations to bring the *train* to me.
For some reason, Passenger Assist had me changing trains at Shrewsbury (not the usual Cardiff or Newport).
Lifts at Shrewsbury not working.
So - rather than get *me* to the train they are doing complex platform alterations to bring the *train* to me.
Autism Announcement:
1. It’s not an epidemic
2. It’s not caused by anything mothers do or take during pregnancy any more than Down Syndrome is
3. Just like non-autistic people, we come with a range of skills, deficits and care & support needs.
4. Check you understand the scientific method
1. It’s not an epidemic
2. It’s not caused by anything mothers do or take during pregnancy any more than Down Syndrome is
3. Just like non-autistic people, we come with a range of skills, deficits and care & support needs.
4. Check you understand the scientific method
September 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Autism Announcement:
1. It’s not an epidemic
2. It’s not caused by anything mothers do or take during pregnancy any more than Down Syndrome is
3. Just like non-autistic people, we come with a range of skills, deficits and care & support needs.
4. Check you understand the scientific method
1. It’s not an epidemic
2. It’s not caused by anything mothers do or take during pregnancy any more than Down Syndrome is
3. Just like non-autistic people, we come with a range of skills, deficits and care & support needs.
4. Check you understand the scientific method
We are studying the Fruit of the Spirit at our chapel.
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
If we allow the Spirit to work within us, these fruit will become more obvious in our lives over time.
Praying this for all Christians involved in politics.
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
If we allow the Spirit to work within us, these fruit will become more obvious in our lives over time.
Praying this for all Christians involved in politics.
September 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We are studying the Fruit of the Spirit at our chapel.
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
If we allow the Spirit to work within us, these fruit will become more obvious in our lives over time.
Praying this for all Christians involved in politics.
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
If we allow the Spirit to work within us, these fruit will become more obvious in our lives over time.
Praying this for all Christians involved in politics.
I’m a Christian. My understanding of my faith affects how I respond to world events:
1. We (Christians) are called to be peace makers.
2. My basis for hope is God and my confidence is in God, not politics.
3. The Bible needs reading *as a whole*. We tend to focus on the bits that suit our culture.
1. We (Christians) are called to be peace makers.
2. My basis for hope is God and my confidence is in God, not politics.
3. The Bible needs reading *as a whole*. We tend to focus on the bits that suit our culture.
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I’m a Christian. My understanding of my faith affects how I respond to world events:
1. We (Christians) are called to be peace makers.
2. My basis for hope is God and my confidence is in God, not politics.
3. The Bible needs reading *as a whole*. We tend to focus on the bits that suit our culture.
1. We (Christians) are called to be peace makers.
2. My basis for hope is God and my confidence is in God, not politics.
3. The Bible needs reading *as a whole*. We tend to focus on the bits that suit our culture.
I am part of the British public. I’m as British as they come. And I’m an evangelical Christian.
I refuse to describe political extremism as ‘centre ground’.
I reject calling far right beliefs ‘common sense’.
I abhor people claiming to protect Christian values while ignoring most Bible teaching.
I refuse to describe political extremism as ‘centre ground’.
I reject calling far right beliefs ‘common sense’.
I abhor people claiming to protect Christian values while ignoring most Bible teaching.
September 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I am part of the British public. I’m as British as they come. And I’m an evangelical Christian.
I refuse to describe political extremism as ‘centre ground’.
I reject calling far right beliefs ‘common sense’.
I abhor people claiming to protect Christian values while ignoring most Bible teaching.
I refuse to describe political extremism as ‘centre ground’.
I reject calling far right beliefs ‘common sense’.
I abhor people claiming to protect Christian values while ignoring most Bible teaching.
Thank you to @hjellis.bsky.social for the fab live-posting from #AECongress2025 It’s been a treat to follow along from Wales.
September 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thank you to @hjellis.bsky.social for the fab live-posting from #AECongress2025 It’s been a treat to follow along from Wales.
Courage and peace-beyond-understanding in the midst of war.
I will be praying for them and all who cannot evacuate in the light of today’s announcement by the IDF.
www.lpj.org/en/news/stat...
I will be praying for them and all who cannot evacuate in the light of today’s announcement by the IDF.
www.lpj.org/en/news/stat...
Joint Statement by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Joint Statement by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Jerusalem August 26th,2025
“In the path of righteo
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September 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Courage and peace-beyond-understanding in the midst of war.
I will be praying for them and all who cannot evacuate in the light of today’s announcement by the IDF.
www.lpj.org/en/news/stat...
I will be praying for them and all who cannot evacuate in the light of today’s announcement by the IDF.
www.lpj.org/en/news/stat...
I wonder how RFK junior is getting on with discovering what ‘causes autism’. He promised answers by September.
September 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I wonder how RFK junior is getting on with discovering what ‘causes autism’. He promised answers by September.
A prayer for today:
“It’s brain-dump time. It’s going to spill out in one tangled mass , sprawling across my life.
And you can hold all of it. You will not be overwhelmed.
Thank you that you exchange my fears and worries and preoccupations for your strong, kind, gracious peace.”
“It’s brain-dump time. It’s going to spill out in one tangled mass , sprawling across my life.
And you can hold all of it. You will not be overwhelmed.
Thank you that you exchange my fears and worries and preoccupations for your strong, kind, gracious peace.”
September 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A prayer for today:
“It’s brain-dump time. It’s going to spill out in one tangled mass , sprawling across my life.
And you can hold all of it. You will not be overwhelmed.
Thank you that you exchange my fears and worries and preoccupations for your strong, kind, gracious peace.”
“It’s brain-dump time. It’s going to spill out in one tangled mass , sprawling across my life.
And you can hold all of it. You will not be overwhelmed.
Thank you that you exchange my fears and worries and preoccupations for your strong, kind, gracious peace.”