Dr Kate Cushing
@drkatecushing.bsky.social
Doctor, scientist, mum, cat slave.
Public Governor Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust
Long Covid & CCH.
Love Northumberland/Newcastle, owls/wildlife/books/art/music/politics/EU
Wrote Little Orange Book 4 parents of babies & small kids.
Green Party member
Public Governor Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust
Long Covid & CCH.
Love Northumberland/Newcastle, owls/wildlife/books/art/music/politics/EU
Wrote Little Orange Book 4 parents of babies & small kids.
Green Party member
My father’s family- Cushing & Middleton are Norfolk born & bred.
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
My father’s family- Cushing & Middleton are Norfolk born & bred.
Thanks, that’d be great. 😊
November 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Thanks, that’d be great. 😊
Thank you. A necessary weekend in bed. I have my cat, Katsu, under the covers - she’s warming my feet. Every so often she comes out from under the duvet- think she must get really hot.
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
November 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Thank you. A necessary weekend in bed. I have my cat, Katsu, under the covers - she’s warming my feet. Every so often she comes out from under the duvet- think she must get really hot.
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
Watching @channel4news.bsky.social I thought I was listening to a Reform politician-no, it was Labour’s Jonathan Hinder. Constantly talking about deterrents to migration & interrupting/talking over @greenparty.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
October 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Watching @channel4news.bsky.social I thought I was listening to a Reform politician-no, it was Labour’s Jonathan Hinder. Constantly talking about deterrents to migration & interrupting/talking over @greenparty.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
My Siamese, Katsu, stretches out really long too! 😊
October 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My Siamese, Katsu, stretches out really long too! 😊
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social Just became a member of @greenparty.org.uk & I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
October 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social Just became a member of @greenparty.org.uk & I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
I’ve just become a member of The Green Party, after listening to @zackpolanski.bsky.social
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
October 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I’ve just become a member of The Green Party, after listening to @zackpolanski.bsky.social
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
Every night my cat, Katsu, miaows & encourages me up to bed. If I don’t head up, she leaves the room….. and then returns after a bit to try again.
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Every night my cat, Katsu, miaows & encourages me up to bed. If I don’t head up, she leaves the room….. and then returns after a bit to try again.
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
Up in Northumberland last week, rudbeckia from the garden- made me feel ‘autumnal’ & brought me joy. 🙂
October 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Up in Northumberland last week, rudbeckia from the garden- made me feel ‘autumnal’ & brought me joy. 🙂
Crumbs- just finished watching Ep9 of #ChiefOfWar
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
September 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Crumbs- just finished watching Ep9 of #ChiefOfWar
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
Snap re blackberries at Northumberland coast in my cottage garden.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
September 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Snap re blackberries at Northumberland coast in my cottage garden.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
Oh, I feel sad- Robert Redford has died. He was such a beautiful man- and was one of my mum’s favourite pin ups (I rather liked him too ☺️)
#RobertRedford
#RobertRedford
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oh, I feel sad- Robert Redford has died. He was such a beautiful man- and was one of my mum’s favourite pin ups (I rather liked him too ☺️)
#RobertRedford
#RobertRedford
Yes!!
Not a video, but a photo- I seem to have acquired an extra ‘cat ornament’ on my bedroom windowsill! #CatPhotos
Not a video, but a photo- I seem to have acquired an extra ‘cat ornament’ on my bedroom windowsill! #CatPhotos
August 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Yes!!
Not a video, but a photo- I seem to have acquired an extra ‘cat ornament’ on my bedroom windowsill! #CatPhotos
Not a video, but a photo- I seem to have acquired an extra ‘cat ornament’ on my bedroom windowsill! #CatPhotos
Bought myself some sunflowers- here’s one of them to brighten your day. 😊🌻
August 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Bought myself some sunflowers- here’s one of them to brighten your day. 😊🌻
Jackie Morris is a wonderful artist- I feel very fortunate to have one of her hares- see below. @womensartbluesky.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Jackie Morris is a wonderful artist- I feel very fortunate to have one of her hares- see below. @womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Same problem here in my kitchen- when I was having a Lino cutting session with my sister n & daughter- our cat, Katsu, was keen to help…..
August 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Same problem here in my kitchen- when I was having a Lino cutting session with my sister n & daughter- our cat, Katsu, was keen to help…..
I listened to this excellent talk yesterday by Ilan Pappe & Avi Shlaim -available online until end of #EdinburghBookFestival -my son is working at the festival & recommended the talk.
I feel I have a more informed grasp of the origins & history of the shameful #genocide in Gaza.
#Palestine #History
I feel I have a more informed grasp of the origins & history of the shameful #genocide in Gaza.
#Palestine #History
August 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I listened to this excellent talk yesterday by Ilan Pappe & Avi Shlaim -available online until end of #EdinburghBookFestival -my son is working at the festival & recommended the talk.
I feel I have a more informed grasp of the origins & history of the shameful #genocide in Gaza.
#Palestine #History
I feel I have a more informed grasp of the origins & history of the shameful #genocide in Gaza.
#Palestine #History
Katsu says Hi and wishes everyone a happy #InternationalCatDay
August 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Katsu says Hi and wishes everyone a happy #InternationalCatDay
V windy here in Newcastle! Trees down approaching Gosforth High Street this afternoon.
My Northumberland cottage neighbours say it’s v v windy-
but no damage so far - fingers crossed 🤞
My Northumberland cottage neighbours say it’s v v windy-
but no damage so far - fingers crossed 🤞
August 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
V windy here in Newcastle! Trees down approaching Gosforth High Street this afternoon.
My Northumberland cottage neighbours say it’s v v windy-
but no damage so far - fingers crossed 🤞
My Northumberland cottage neighbours say it’s v v windy-
but no damage so far - fingers crossed 🤞
Happy Sunday Kitty.
Thank goodness for you.
Wonderful time in Edinburgh 2 w ago, but I’m suffering such PEM following trip for son’s graduation- so mostly been in bed & had to cancel seeing friends. Also big meetings in coming weeks re my divorce-also hugely exhausting.
So grateful for your posts🙂
Thank goodness for you.
Wonderful time in Edinburgh 2 w ago, but I’m suffering such PEM following trip for son’s graduation- so mostly been in bed & had to cancel seeing friends. Also big meetings in coming weeks re my divorce-also hugely exhausting.
So grateful for your posts🙂
July 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Happy Sunday Kitty.
Thank goodness for you.
Wonderful time in Edinburgh 2 w ago, but I’m suffering such PEM following trip for son’s graduation- so mostly been in bed & had to cancel seeing friends. Also big meetings in coming weeks re my divorce-also hugely exhausting.
So grateful for your posts🙂
Thank goodness for you.
Wonderful time in Edinburgh 2 w ago, but I’m suffering such PEM following trip for son’s graduation- so mostly been in bed & had to cancel seeing friends. Also big meetings in coming weeks re my divorce-also hugely exhausting.
So grateful for your posts🙂
July 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Arrived in Edinburgh yesterday to stay by The Meadows- sky less blue this morning. It’s my son Harry’s graduation today.
He’s looking for a Part 1 Architecture Assistant post- if anyone is looking for a new graduate! 🙂
#Architecture
He’s looking for a Part 1 Architecture Assistant post- if anyone is looking for a new graduate! 🙂
#Architecture
July 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Arrived in Edinburgh yesterday to stay by The Meadows- sky less blue this morning. It’s my son Harry’s graduation today.
He’s looking for a Part 1 Architecture Assistant post- if anyone is looking for a new graduate! 🙂
#Architecture
He’s looking for a Part 1 Architecture Assistant post- if anyone is looking for a new graduate! 🙂
#Architecture
Harry setting up the travel backgammon set which I gave him for his recent 22nd birthday. I’ve not played for decades & he’s never played.
Really fun close first game,
Harry won 🏆 😊
Really fun close first game,
Harry won 🏆 😊
July 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Harry setting up the travel backgammon set which I gave him for his recent 22nd birthday. I’ve not played for decades & he’s never played.
Really fun close first game,
Harry won 🏆 😊
Really fun close first game,
Harry won 🏆 😊
Totally agree. I’ve lived in the NE for 30 years- a wonderful place to call home.
These are my lovely poppies at my Northumberland coastal cottage (probably selling this year tho) & my front garden in Newcastle.
These are my lovely poppies at my Northumberland coastal cottage (probably selling this year tho) & my front garden in Newcastle.
July 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Totally agree. I’ve lived in the NE for 30 years- a wonderful place to call home.
These are my lovely poppies at my Northumberland coastal cottage (probably selling this year tho) & my front garden in Newcastle.
These are my lovely poppies at my Northumberland coastal cottage (probably selling this year tho) & my front garden in Newcastle.