Heather Clark
@heatherjc.bsky.social
Concerned and curious citizen of Edinburgh. Teacher of English to Speakers of other languages.
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Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
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BREAKING: The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been sentenced to ten and half years in prison for taking bribes to pump out Russian propaganda.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
BREAKING: The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been sentenced to ten and half years in prison for taking bribes to pump out Russian propaganda.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
Gill was paid thousands to make pro-Russia speeches and TV interviews.
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Thank you @womensartbluesky.bsky.social for running the lovely account! It's always a pleasure to see something lovely pop up in my feed.
THANK YOU for following WA ❣️ You're all very much appreciated 👏
Frida Kahlo with her favourite dog, Señor Xólotl who appeared in several of her paintings.....
Frida Kahlo with her favourite dog, Señor Xólotl who appeared in several of her paintings.....
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Thank you @womensartbluesky.bsky.social for running the lovely account! It's always a pleasure to see something lovely pop up in my feed.
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‘Denim’ gets its name from the French words ‘de Nĭmes’ meaning "of Nĭmes," because it was manufactured in the city of Nĭmes.
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
‘Denim’ gets its name from the French words ‘de Nĭmes’ meaning "of Nĭmes," because it was manufactured in the city of Nĭmes.
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
‘Jeans’ comes from the city of Genoa (earlier known as Genes) because the pants were worn by the Genoese navy.
'JNCO' means “Judge None Choose One."
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Stop calling Elon Musk the world’s richest man.
He is the world’s greediest man.
Rhetoric matters 💅🏻
He is the world’s greediest man.
Rhetoric matters 💅🏻
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Stop calling Elon Musk the world’s richest man.
He is the world’s greediest man.
Rhetoric matters 💅🏻
He is the world’s greediest man.
Rhetoric matters 💅🏻
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The thread about Argyle House; “preposterously large and a potential rival to the Castle rock”
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
The thread about Argyle House; “preposterously large and a potential rival to the Castle rock”
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the demolition and replacement of Argyle House. But while other news sources make much click capital out of it having briefly appeared in some Netflix police show or another, here at Threadinburgh I prefer to get down to the nitty-gritty of the how, why and what of this much critiqued building. And just what it has to do with the Lyceum Theatre, Dalgety Bay and the Water of Leith Walkway...
threadinburgh.scot
November 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The thread about Argyle House; “preposterously large and a potential rival to the Castle rock”
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
Any ideas on what to do with very old bottles of beer, apart from the bleeding obvious? Auction house said they weren't worth trying to sell.
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Any ideas on what to do with very old bottles of beer, apart from the bleeding obvious? Auction house said they weren't worth trying to sell.
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There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
In New York - population 8.5 million - there were
391.
London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago.
And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing
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Thank you Speaker Box Street Party for the joy of finding your flashmob tonight and joining in - the more they hate us, the more we need to take to the streets to show the joy that can be found here. Sorry to disappoint Rupert Lowe- London isn’t broken, it’s bouncing!
November 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Thank you Speaker Box Street Party for the joy of finding your flashmob tonight and joining in - the more they hate us, the more we need to take to the streets to show the joy that can be found here. Sorry to disappoint Rupert Lowe- London isn’t broken, it’s bouncing!
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At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
November 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
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If you've ever wondered what it's like being a teacher in 2025 in Scotland, watch these 90 seconds. This is it, 100%.
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
BBC Scotland News on Instagram: "As Scotland's teachers prepare to vote on industrial action over their workload and the amount of time they actually spend in front of a class, former teacher James Mc...
2,299 likes, 67 comments - bbcscotnews on November 13, 2025: "As Scotland's teachers prepare to vote on industrial action over their workload and the amount of time they actually spend in front of a c...
www.instagram.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you've ever wondered what it's like being a teacher in 2025 in Scotland, watch these 90 seconds. This is it, 100%.
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
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BALACLAVA-CLAD DIRT BIKERS on Hume Walk, Calton Hill on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 15.40. They were using both electric & petrol motorbikes to do stunts and cut up the turf. One rider sprayed us with mud. One bike had a number plate, but it was not possible to read it from the video.
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
BALACLAVA-CLAD DIRT BIKERS on Hume Walk, Calton Hill on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 15.40. They were using both electric & petrol motorbikes to do stunts and cut up the turf. One rider sprayed us with mud. One bike had a number plate, but it was not possible to read it from the video.
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Your occasional reminder, if you’re in the UK, that it is shaping up to be a hideous bird flu season, with many wildlife casualties (including resident birds, not just winter migrants), and, however soft your heart, it is a Really Bad Idea to handle sick or ‘injured’ birds or bring them inside.
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Your occasional reminder, if you’re in the UK, that it is shaping up to be a hideous bird flu season, with many wildlife casualties (including resident birds, not just winter migrants), and, however soft your heart, it is a Really Bad Idea to handle sick or ‘injured’ birds or bring them inside.
If you've ever wondered what it's like being a teacher in 2025 in Scotland, watch these 90 seconds. This is it, 100%.
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
BBC Scotland News on Instagram: "As Scotland's teachers prepare to vote on industrial action over their workload and the amount of time they actually spend in front of a class, former teacher James Mc...
2,299 likes, 67 comments - bbcscotnews on November 13, 2025: "As Scotland's teachers prepare to vote on industrial action over their workload and the amount of time they actually spend in front of a c...
www.instagram.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you've ever wondered what it's like being a teacher in 2025 in Scotland, watch these 90 seconds. This is it, 100%.
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
Thanks @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for saying it.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_2EIc...
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The Open University, Opening Doors to Education.
Did you know The Open University has 16,470 students across Scotland, with 340 studying right here in Bathgate and Linlithgow.
Did you know The Open University has 16,470 students across Scotland, with 340 studying right here in Bathgate and Linlithgow.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Open University, Opening Doors to Education.
Did you know The Open University has 16,470 students across Scotland, with 340 studying right here in Bathgate and Linlithgow.
Did you know The Open University has 16,470 students across Scotland, with 340 studying right here in Bathgate and Linlithgow.
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They didn't want my blood, but they probably want yours! I went to give blood today, but due to a v minor medical issue they couldn't take it. Yet they told me they do need donors. As I couldn't help by giving, instead, I thought i'd publicise this... www.blood.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
They didn't want my blood, but they probably want yours! I went to give blood today, but due to a v minor medical issue they couldn't take it. Yet they told me they do need donors. As I couldn't help by giving, instead, I thought i'd publicise this... www.blood.co.uk
If you're in Edinburgh and haven't left the house yet, don't bother. It's fricking horrible out.
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
If you're in Edinburgh and haven't left the house yet, don't bother. It's fricking horrible out.
Good grief, Ryanair can be so miserable at times and this is one of those times.
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
BA to fly Huntingdon hero out for dream football trip after Ryanair refused refund
The airline has given Mr Crean flights, a five-star hotel stay and tickets to a Nottingham Forest game in Porto
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Good grief, Ryanair can be so miserable at times and this is one of those times.
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?