Heather Mew
@heathermew.bsky.social
Freelance transcriber & researcher; trade union caseworker; Newcastle branch chair for ACORN the Union; enthusiastic home cook
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Heather Mew
@heathermew.bsky.social
· Dec 3
Hello! I’m a freelance researcher and transcriber, with a particular interest in social class, participatory research methods, using lived experience within policy making, and UK employment rights. I’m on the lookout for new work in 2025, and can be contacted at mewtranscription@gmail.com
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Join the counter demonstration this Saturday 9th August from 11am.
Thank you to @CornwallResists whose graphic on grey bloc we have borrowed 🫶
Thank you to @CornwallResists whose graphic on grey bloc we have borrowed 🫶
August 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Join the counter demonstration this Saturday 9th August from 11am.
Thank you to @CornwallResists whose graphic on grey bloc we have borrowed 🫶
Thank you to @CornwallResists whose graphic on grey bloc we have borrowed 🫶
I spent a delightful weekend in Manchester for a wedding. Highlights include a beautiful reception at Platt Fields Market Garden - complete with communist frog - and the breathtaking Santiago Yahuarcani exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery.
August 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I spent a delightful weekend in Manchester for a wedding. Highlights include a beautiful reception at Platt Fields Market Garden - complete with communist frog - and the breathtaking Santiago Yahuarcani exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery.
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As the genocide reaches new and horrific extremes, our moral responsibility is clear: we must recommit to the established and effective strategy of BDS and take every opportunity to work to end the genocide from below.
August 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As the genocide reaches new and horrific extremes, our moral responsibility is clear: we must recommit to the established and effective strategy of BDS and take every opportunity to work to end the genocide from below.
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At the AUE Annual General Meeting in June, our membership overwhelmingly voted for the union to continue to use its position at the Trades Union Congress, and as part of the broader labour movement, to continue to push for the freedom and dignity of the Palestinian people.
August 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
At the AUE Annual General Meeting in June, our membership overwhelmingly voted for the union to continue to use its position at the Trades Union Congress, and as part of the broader labour movement, to continue to push for the freedom and dignity of the Palestinian people.
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Can you help me spread the word?
I’m hiring:
FOUR part-time freelance roles
Across TWO jobshares, 1 x sales & marketing, 1 x admin & operations
All to support my disabled-majority intersectional UK-based social enterprise
Deadline: 5pm Friday 1 August
I’m excited to hear from you!
I’m hiring:
FOUR part-time freelance roles
Across TWO jobshares, 1 x sales & marketing, 1 x admin & operations
All to support my disabled-majority intersectional UK-based social enterprise
Deadline: 5pm Friday 1 August
I’m excited to hear from you!
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July 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Can you help me spread the word?
I’m hiring:
FOUR part-time freelance roles
Across TWO jobshares, 1 x sales & marketing, 1 x admin & operations
All to support my disabled-majority intersectional UK-based social enterprise
Deadline: 5pm Friday 1 August
I’m excited to hear from you!
I’m hiring:
FOUR part-time freelance roles
Across TWO jobshares, 1 x sales & marketing, 1 x admin & operations
All to support my disabled-majority intersectional UK-based social enterprise
Deadline: 5pm Friday 1 August
I’m excited to hear from you!
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Reports today confirm 10 more people have been killed by Israel’s starvation campaign.
We must act and if you’re looking for a direct way to help, please donate to the Sameer Project - a Palestinian-led, initiative working tirelessly to deliver food and urgent aid directly to the people in Gaza.
We must act and if you’re looking for a direct way to help, please donate to the Sameer Project - a Palestinian-led, initiative working tirelessly to deliver food and urgent aid directly to the people in Gaza.
The Sameer Project | Instagram | Linktree
We are a donations based aid initiative for Gaza led by Palestinians,
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July 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Reports today confirm 10 more people have been killed by Israel’s starvation campaign.
We must act and if you’re looking for a direct way to help, please donate to the Sameer Project - a Palestinian-led, initiative working tirelessly to deliver food and urgent aid directly to the people in Gaza.
We must act and if you’re looking for a direct way to help, please donate to the Sameer Project - a Palestinian-led, initiative working tirelessly to deliver food and urgent aid directly to the people in Gaza.
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1/3 of people in Gaza haven’t eaten for several days in a row. Huge swathes of the population are facing famine conditions.
But this isn’t a famine. It’s forced starvation at the hands of the Israeli death machine. It’s genocide.
And our government is complicit.
But this isn’t a famine. It’s forced starvation at the hands of the Israeli death machine. It’s genocide.
And our government is complicit.
July 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
1/3 of people in Gaza haven’t eaten for several days in a row. Huge swathes of the population are facing famine conditions.
But this isn’t a famine. It’s forced starvation at the hands of the Israeli death machine. It’s genocide.
And our government is complicit.
But this isn’t a famine. It’s forced starvation at the hands of the Israeli death machine. It’s genocide.
And our government is complicit.
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Organising as artists is essential to push back against the 'art world' and ensure fair pay, good working conditions and sustainable futures for all. Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria and AUE: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
July 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Organising as artists is essential to push back against the 'art world' and ensure fair pay, good working conditions and sustainable futures for all. Read ‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria and AUE: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
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A quick reminder that we're currently accepting pitches for stories for publication.
The time we're looking for stories - fiction or non-fiction - about what it means to be working class in 2025.
Pitch us!
Full details: thebeemagazine.com/open-call-fo...
The time we're looking for stories - fiction or non-fiction - about what it means to be working class in 2025.
Pitch us!
Full details: thebeemagazine.com/open-call-fo...
Open Call for Submissions
Send us your ideas for stories you’d like to write for the Bee.
thebeemagazine.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
A quick reminder that we're currently accepting pitches for stories for publication.
The time we're looking for stories - fiction or non-fiction - about what it means to be working class in 2025.
Pitch us!
Full details: thebeemagazine.com/open-call-fo...
The time we're looking for stories - fiction or non-fiction - about what it means to be working class in 2025.
Pitch us!
Full details: thebeemagazine.com/open-call-fo...
The Durham Miner’s Gala was, as always, wonderfully uplifting and a beautiful day. Especially pleased to see so much solidarity with Palestine and across union campaigns! The workers’ struggle is international and we are stronger together ✊🇵🇸
July 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Durham Miner’s Gala was, as always, wonderfully uplifting and a beautiful day. Especially pleased to see so much solidarity with Palestine and across union campaigns! The workers’ struggle is international and we are stronger together ✊🇵🇸
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‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria, commissioned and published by Artists’ Union England. Read for free now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
July 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
‘From “Hand To Mouth” to Bread and Roses’, a new report on artists’ lives by Industria, commissioned and published by Artists’ Union England. Read for free now: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/from-hand-to...
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🇵🇸 ACORN statement on the banning of Palestine Action
June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🇵🇸 ACORN statement on the banning of Palestine Action
Getting a bit more vulnerable on my latest Substack as I reflect on cooking with chronic fatigue, the immense effort required before you’ve even stepped into the kitchen, and taking the small wins where they come.
Plus a very low effort recipe for dan dan noodles!
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
Plus a very low effort recipe for dan dan noodles!
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
Bootleg Dan Dan
Written during a CFS flare-up, I reflect on cooking with fatigue and taking the small wins where they come. Plus a recipe for when you're low on energy but craving noodles.
open.substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Getting a bit more vulnerable on my latest Substack as I reflect on cooking with chronic fatigue, the immense effort required before you’ve even stepped into the kitchen, and taking the small wins where they come.
Plus a very low effort recipe for dan dan noodles!
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
Plus a very low effort recipe for dan dan noodles!
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
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I’ve just launched a substack where I’ll be writing about cooking, eating, and North East food culture. My first piece is about Teesside speciality, the lemon top.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
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Lemon Top Nostalgia
A day-trip to Redcar to spotlight the Pacitto's lemon top
open.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I’ve just launched a substack where I’ll be writing about cooking, eating, and North East food culture. My first piece is about Teesside speciality, the lemon top.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
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Thinking about renting a studio but not sure where to start? We’ve developed a free comprehensive artists’ studio checklist to help you find the space that’s right for you. Here's what you need to know: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/artist-studi...
#artistsunionengland #artstudio #rentalmarket
#artistsunionengland #artstudio #rentalmarket
June 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Thinking about renting a studio but not sure where to start? We’ve developed a free comprehensive artists’ studio checklist to help you find the space that’s right for you. Here's what you need to know: www.artistsunionengland.org.uk/artist-studi...
#artistsunionengland #artstudio #rentalmarket
#artistsunionengland #artstudio #rentalmarket
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📢 National Demo Announced at Newcastle University
UCU members from across the UK will descend on Newcastle on Wednesday 11 June for a national demonstration against job cuts.
✊ Join us and make your voice heard
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
UCU members from across the UK will descend on Newcastle on Wednesday 11 June for a national demonstration against job cuts.
✊ Join us and make your voice heard
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Newcastle University academics to strike for 30 more days
Industrial action among academics at Newcastle University has been extended again, alongside a national demonstration in Newcastle next week
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
📢 National Demo Announced at Newcastle University
UCU members from across the UK will descend on Newcastle on Wednesday 11 June for a national demonstration against job cuts.
✊ Join us and make your voice heard
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
UCU members from across the UK will descend on Newcastle on Wednesday 11 June for a national demonstration against job cuts.
✊ Join us and make your voice heard
www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
I’ve just launched a substack where I’ll be writing about cooking, eating, and North East food culture. My first piece is about Teesside speciality, the lemon top.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
Lemon Top Nostalgia
A day-trip to Redcar to spotlight the Pacitto's lemon top
open.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I’ve just launched a substack where I’ll be writing about cooking, eating, and North East food culture. My first piece is about Teesside speciality, the lemon top.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherm...
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Support @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social's calls for a public inquiry into British involvement in the Gaza genocide 🇵🇸
✍Write to your MP and ask them to support accountability for the crimes against humanity inflicted on the Palestinian people: thecorbynproject.com/gazainquiry
✍Write to your MP and ask them to support accountability for the crimes against humanity inflicted on the Palestinian people: thecorbynproject.com/gazainquiry
May 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Support @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social's calls for a public inquiry into British involvement in the Gaza genocide 🇵🇸
✍Write to your MP and ask them to support accountability for the crimes against humanity inflicted on the Palestinian people: thecorbynproject.com/gazainquiry
✍Write to your MP and ask them to support accountability for the crimes against humanity inflicted on the Palestinian people: thecorbynproject.com/gazainquiry
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You can add your support to the thousands contesting the threat of compulsory redundancies at Newcastle University -
www.change.org/p/end-unnece...
www.change.org/p/end-unnece...
As strike action among academics continues, a petition calling for the end of job losses at Newcastle University amasses thousands of signatures
Petition against Newcastle University job cuts reaches over 3,000 signatures
Petition against Newcastle University job cuts reaches over 3,000 signatures
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
You can add your support to the thousands contesting the threat of compulsory redundancies at Newcastle University -
www.change.org/p/end-unnece...
www.change.org/p/end-unnece...
After THREE YEARS of complaints, property management at Granville Court in Jesmond pledge to repair a broken elevator and replace the damaged and draughty windows in all 80 flats!
An amazing win for tenants, local councillors, and @acornunion.bsky.social Newcastle ✊❤️
An amazing win for tenants, local councillors, and @acornunion.bsky.social Newcastle ✊❤️
May 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
After THREE YEARS of complaints, property management at Granville Court in Jesmond pledge to repair a broken elevator and replace the damaged and draughty windows in all 80 flats!
An amazing win for tenants, local councillors, and @acornunion.bsky.social Newcastle ✊❤️
An amazing win for tenants, local councillors, and @acornunion.bsky.social Newcastle ✊❤️
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Do you have audio files you’ve yet to transcribe? I can help with that!
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Do you have audio files you’ve yet to transcribe? I can help with that!
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
Do you have audio files you’ve yet to transcribe? I can help with that!
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Do you have audio files you’ve yet to transcribe? I can help with that!
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
I offer transcriptions which are tailored to your needs and budget, and more accurate than AI-generated.
Get in touch today to discuss summer availability.
mewtranscription@gmail.com
Was good to chat to MPs about redefining ‘affordable’ housing so that it is genuinely reflective of what people can afford to pay. Plus setting higher minimum quotas for social housing in new build developments.
Check out ACORN’s five demands, and get in touch if you’d like to get involved locally!
Check out ACORN’s five demands, and get in touch if you’d like to get involved locally!
🚨 We’re at Parliament today to support amendments that would stop letting developers off the hook when it comes to providing affordable and social housing, here are our top 5 demands:
May 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Was good to chat to MPs about redefining ‘affordable’ housing so that it is genuinely reflective of what people can afford to pay. Plus setting higher minimum quotas for social housing in new build developments.
Check out ACORN’s five demands, and get in touch if you’d like to get involved locally!
Check out ACORN’s five demands, and get in touch if you’d like to get involved locally!
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Let’s give councils the power to refuse planning applications from developers who have failed to deliver affordable housing in the past.
May 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Let’s give councils the power to refuse planning applications from developers who have failed to deliver affordable housing in the past.
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We need “affordable housing” to actually mean AFFORDABLE. It’s time to redefine this from a meaningless turn of phrase, into housing delivered at social rent!
May 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We need “affordable housing” to actually mean AFFORDABLE. It’s time to redefine this from a meaningless turn of phrase, into housing delivered at social rent!