Helen
@helenmew.bsky.social
Juggle: books, chocolate, family & friends, sanity
Work: @thebelayfoundation.org.uk
Volunteer: ITAV/AUK
Vegetarian, leftie, trade unionist, feminist.
Aim for wisdom, settle for witchery.
#Belay2025in2025
https://www.justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Work: @thebelayfoundation.org.uk
Volunteer: ITAV/AUK
Vegetarian, leftie, trade unionist, feminist.
Aim for wisdom, settle for witchery.
#Belay2025in2025
https://www.justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
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Helen
@helenmew.bsky.social
· Jun 9
#Belay2025in2025
Help Helen Willis raise money to support The Belay Foundation
justgiving.com
So please: if you are able to help me celebrate either my 1000-miles-in-2025 excitement OR that 1012.5-Halfway-To-Target joy (while also, far more importantly, helping struggling families and children): all donations will be so very welcome.
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
This. So much this.
Also, I don’t wish to turn on the sound on my phone so I can listen to 2 minutes of waffle to then find out that actually this particular video won’t in fact be answering the question I had in the first place.
Simple, written instructions please.
Also, I don’t wish to turn on the sound on my phone so I can listen to 2 minutes of waffle to then find out that actually this particular video won’t in fact be answering the question I had in the first place.
Simple, written instructions please.
Where have written instructions gone? Everything is a video now.
I want to be able to glance at a page or two of text and pick out what is salient to me in seconds, rather than watching something several minutes long and having to re-view it and skip around trying to re-find the relevant bit.
I want to be able to glance at a page or two of text and pick out what is salient to me in seconds, rather than watching something several minutes long and having to re-view it and skip around trying to re-find the relevant bit.
August 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This. So much this.
Also, I don’t wish to turn on the sound on my phone so I can listen to 2 minutes of waffle to then find out that actually this particular video won’t in fact be answering the question I had in the first place.
Simple, written instructions please.
Also, I don’t wish to turn on the sound on my phone so I can listen to 2 minutes of waffle to then find out that actually this particular video won’t in fact be answering the question I had in the first place.
Simple, written instructions please.
12 miles this evening to contribute to #Belay2025in2025 along with some gorgeous sunset views :)
July 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
12 miles this evening to contribute to #Belay2025in2025 along with some gorgeous sunset views :)
Top #MiddleAgedWomanWin (of the tmi sort for some, be warned):
I have been on #HRT. After some minor breakthrough bleeding the meds were adjusted. And … now yep, we have a period type bleed with actual period pains for added veracity.
What a privilege it is being a woman at each and every stage.
I have been on #HRT. After some minor breakthrough bleeding the meds were adjusted. And … now yep, we have a period type bleed with actual period pains for added veracity.
What a privilege it is being a woman at each and every stage.
July 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Top #MiddleAgedWomanWin (of the tmi sort for some, be warned):
I have been on #HRT. After some minor breakthrough bleeding the meds were adjusted. And … now yep, we have a period type bleed with actual period pains for added veracity.
What a privilege it is being a woman at each and every stage.
I have been on #HRT. After some minor breakthrough bleeding the meds were adjusted. And … now yep, we have a period type bleed with actual period pains for added veracity.
What a privilege it is being a woman at each and every stage.
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Out on Saturday as a podcast!
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
Interested in finding out more about what we do at #Belay, and thinking about what practical support for Special Guardian, Kinship and Adoptive families actually looks like? Join us as we chat live to @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social and @alcoates.bsky.social on the A&F Podcast tonight at 7pm!
July 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Out on Saturday as a podcast!
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
We can join this gang I reckon @redwellyfeats.bsky.social
“Pack it in. You’re so performative. Wearing knitwear. Listening to vinyl. Reading a book. Who are you trying to impress?”
My teenage son’s just walked in the room and is not impressed.
My teenage son’s just walked in the room and is not impressed.
July 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We can join this gang I reckon @redwellyfeats.bsky.social
Hooray! We made it to the end of term! We got to the holidays! Well done us, we are brilliant!
Oh. It’s the holidays. Oh blimey. We have to survive the holidays now?
Oh. It’s the holidays. Oh blimey. We have to survive the holidays now?
July 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Hooray! We made it to the end of term! We got to the holidays! Well done us, we are brilliant!
Oh. It’s the holidays. Oh blimey. We have to survive the holidays now?
Oh. It’s the holidays. Oh blimey. We have to survive the holidays now?
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Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
July 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
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So we did a "thing" ... we were "live" on the Adoption and Fostering Podcast earlier this evening!
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
fb.watch
July 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
So we did a "thing" ... we were "live" on the Adoption and Fostering Podcast earlier this evening!
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
Quick #Belay2025in2025 update ...
***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***
Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***
Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
Help Helen Willis raise money to support The Belay Foundation
justgiving.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Quick #Belay2025in2025 update ...
***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***
Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***
Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Very belated but ... this was indeed a fab day out. Just what we all needed. Next excursion plan please!
July 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Very belated but ... this was indeed a fab day out. Just what we all needed. Next excursion plan please!
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The Benefact Group Children & Young People Special Draw is open for 7 days from today.
Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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Nominate a charity - Movement for Good
Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Benefact Group Children & Young People Special Draw is open for 7 days from today.
Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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PhD studentship at Cambridge!
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Funded PhD opportunity with @sjblakemore.bsky.social and I, at Cambridge. We are looking for someone interested in developmental science, to start in the coming academic year. Please share it with anyone you think might be interested (see details attached 😁).
drive.google.com/file/d/1RIvg...
drive.google.com/file/d/1RIvg...
Funded PhD opportunity.pdf
drive.google.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
PhD studentship at Cambridge!
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
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Helen is halfway to her 2025 miles in 2025 target!
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
June 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Helen is halfway to her 2025 miles in 2025 target!
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
So not only am I excited to be exactly half way to 2025 miles … but someone has mysteriously anonymously donated £100!
I have no idea who you are but if you’re on here please tell me! And/or just a *massive* thank you!!!
So kind x
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
I have no idea who you are but if you’re on here please tell me! And/or just a *massive* thank you!!!
So kind x
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
Help Helen Willis raise money to support The Belay Foundation
www.justgiving.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:55 AM
So not only am I excited to be exactly half way to 2025 miles … but someone has mysteriously anonymously donated £100!
I have no idea who you are but if you’re on here please tell me! And/or just a *massive* thank you!!!
So kind x
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
I have no idea who you are but if you’re on here please tell me! And/or just a *massive* thank you!!!
So kind x
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
I'm conscious I've been pretty quiet here recently. Tbh there's been a lot (too much?) life going on; I just haven't been feeling the joy in a way that might drive me to post.
Also, I've been feeling despondent because "too much life" has also correlated with "very few miles".
#Belay2025in2025
Also, I've been feeling despondent because "too much life" has also correlated with "very few miles".
#Belay2025in2025
June 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I'm conscious I've been pretty quiet here recently. Tbh there's been a lot (too much?) life going on; I just haven't been feeling the joy in a way that might drive me to post.
Also, I've been feeling despondent because "too much life" has also correlated with "very few miles".
#Belay2025in2025
Also, I've been feeling despondent because "too much life" has also correlated with "very few miles".
#Belay2025in2025
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Important news: the Weston Library in Oxford (part of the Bodleian) has added a small baby play space.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
June 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Important news: the Weston Library in Oxford (part of the Bodleian) has added a small baby play space.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
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If you know, you know... 🖨️
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👉 For practical advice, clear information, and resources to make the load a little lighter, visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/nywddsuniy
June 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If you know, you know... 🖨️
👉 For practical advice, clear information, and resources to make the load a little lighter, visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/nywddsuniy
👉 For practical advice, clear information, and resources to make the load a little lighter, visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/nywddsuniy
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Enlightenment. This morning on Glastonbury Tor.
May 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Enlightenment. This morning on Glastonbury Tor.
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Glastonbury Tor revealing it's own very special magic this morning.
May 31, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Glastonbury Tor revealing it's own very special magic this morning.
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Medieval story time! Let’s talk about Isabel, who stabbed a priest when he told her to shut up in church (relatable)
So Isabel lived in London in 1330.
So Isabel lived in London in 1330.
May 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Medieval story time! Let’s talk about Isabel, who stabbed a priest when he told her to shut up in church (relatable)
So Isabel lived in London in 1330.
So Isabel lived in London in 1330.
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Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
May 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
An important question that I feel @redwellyfeats.bsky.social and mutual friends need to have a position on.
(I have to ‘fess up I did already have a position even before the below, but I am reviewing in case revision is required.)
(I have to ‘fess up I did already have a position even before the below, but I am reviewing in case revision is required.)
May 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
An important question that I feel @redwellyfeats.bsky.social and mutual friends need to have a position on.
(I have to ‘fess up I did already have a position even before the below, but I am reviewing in case revision is required.)
(I have to ‘fess up I did already have a position even before the below, but I am reviewing in case revision is required.)
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Historians know that incorrect information becomes increasingly hard to fact check over time. We are sleep walking into an age of misinformation as we increasingly rely on AI to think for us.
#histsci #hps #sts #bookhistory #data #history #journalism
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#histsci #hps #sts #bookhistory #data #history #journalism
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Chicago Sun-Times confirms AI was used to create reading list of books that don’t exist
Outlet calls story, created by freelancer working with one of the newpaper’s content partner, a ‘learning moment’
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Historians know that incorrect information becomes increasingly hard to fact check over time. We are sleep walking into an age of misinformation as we increasingly rely on AI to think for us.
#histsci #hps #sts #bookhistory #data #history #journalism
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#histsci #hps #sts #bookhistory #data #history #journalism
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Who wants to enter the portal? Taken this morning shortly after sunrise on Glastonbury Tor.
May 20, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Who wants to enter the portal? Taken this morning shortly after sunrise on Glastonbury Tor.