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Kirsty
@kirstywrites.bsky.social
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Copywriter in the charity sector by day, trustee, travel blogger by night.
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At Pizza for Losers in a room full of 150 people where 11 people are going to bravely share their experience of failure. Oh, and there’s actual pizza too!
Nikki stands on the stage with two giant inflatable slices of Pizza. Behind on the TV screens is a photo of Nikki from 2016.
July 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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I’m writing the copy for a new website for a charity and went to visit them today. Made some friends at their onsite farm!
April 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Such a great morning at #CharityMeetup learning from the panel about what they’ve learned through their career. Also great to be back at British Red Cross’s office!
Dawn, Louise, Alex and Jess sitting on chairs in from of a TV screen
March 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Spotted in Shoreditch.
A poster with Elon Musk doing the Nazi salute. Above him is the X logo and underneath it says ‘marks the rot. Delete your account.’
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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My profile says I have 163 posts. I counted and I have less than 50. Does this include replies then?
A screenshot of my profile which says I have 163 posts.
February 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Thanks @scvo.scot for the invite to chair the panel discussion on social media and ethics at #SCVOGathering. And huge thanks to the panelists - Hels, Rebs and Ben.
February 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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At #SCVOGathering today in Edinburgh. About to hear from Gordon Brown. Also, this is where my panel discussion is later. Holds 500. Not bricking it at all…
An auditorium with purple chairs. On the stage is a huge stage with a screen that says ‘Get online’ in blue with a purple background.
February 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Early start today. Off to Edinburgh for The Gathering tomorrow. Looking forward to catching up with some pals tonight too.
Photo of a cappuccino
February 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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What an absolute tonic to see @madlinsudn.bsky.social & @gemmapettmanpr.bsky.social last night. It had been far toooo long since we were all together. Thanks for the photo, Madeleine. No filter needed!
Madeleine is on the left. She has short brown hair and is wearing a dark coat & a red scarf. Gemma is in the middle. She has long hair and is wearing a dark coat with a light covered shawl. Kirsty is on the right. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a blank coat & leopard print scarf. They are all smiling. In the background is the Barbican.
January 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Nice change of scenery today, working in Shelter’s offices, and great to work across from someone else. Plus, falafel salad box for lunch 🙌
A photo of a booth style seating area with red seating and a wooden table. On the wall is a selection of black & white posters from Shelter’s history.
January 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Always nice to go in to an office for a bit of a change of scenery. Not when this happens though.
A big group of people trying to get to the barriers for the tube.
January 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Thought-provoking morning at the CharityComms Social Media Network, chaired by @helenolszowska.bsky.social, discussing the bin fire that is X, how social media teams can look after their wellbeing (by @socialaf.bsky.social) & whether Bluesky is the alternative - presented by @madlinsudn.bsky.social
Madeleine Sugden on Zoom, presenting on Bluesky. The slide asks whether your charity has a future on X and there is an image of a spiderweb.
January 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Today is #BrailleDay and @rnib.bsky.social’s Braillor Swift will generate your name in Braille! See their account for details of how to take part. Here’s my name, Kirsty, in Braille. Pretty neat!
"Kirsty" in text with a visual representation of the braille above, separated by a pink line. The text "Remember - braille is read by touch, this is just a visual representation" and the Braille 200 logo is in the corner, with a visual representation of braille, and RNIB and EBU logos.
January 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Well my week just got better as I’ve remembered there’s a new season of the Traitors! Here’s when I dressed up as one at the interactive Gunpowder Plot in London.
Kirsty is wearing a black hooded cape where you can’t see her face. She is looking down at a glass of Prosecco on a barrel that is serving as a table. The lighting is very dark. Behind her is a poster that is light by a lamp above it and it has two ducks on it.
January 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Here’s mine. Spotted on a recent trip to Boston.
January 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Happy New Year! Yesterday I went to my first ever basketball game and loved it. And the Boston Celtics won too 🎉 Also super impressed how slick it all was getting in and out the stadium.
Inside TD Gardens in Boston. The players are on the court, surrounded by thousands of people in the stands. On the big screen above the court it says ‘Happy New Year 2025’ in white with green fireworks.
January 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Treated myself to some culture this afternoon. Zanele Muholi is a South African artist, activist and humanitarian. Their exhibition at the Tate Modern celebrates the lives of South Africa's Black lesbian, gay, transgender, and intersex communities.
A black & white self portrait of the artist who is draped in a traditional South African print. They are looking downwards. A black & white photo of Miss Gay SA wearing a crown, swimsuit and sash
December 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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Oh, and an open toasted sandwich. Kemi definitely wouldn’t approve.
A toasted piece of sourdough with Marmite, melted cheese and cherry tomatoes.
December 12, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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First ever pasty from Greggs and I’ve lived in the UK 20 years…
A veg pasty from Greggs on a small, dark blue plate.
December 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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Gregg?
A Twitter exchange where a man asks Gregg Wallace if he’ll sponsor his challenge for MacMillan but he spells Gregg with one g. Gregg Wallace replies with ‘Gregg?’ And the man responds, ‘no worries mate, it’s only people with cancer. You worry about your extra G. Mastertwat.’
December 1, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Think this is the earliest we’ve ever put the Christmas tree up. It’s not even December. Not sorry about it.
A Christmas tree with twinkly lights and gold, blue and silver baubles of different shapes and sizes. Under the trees are some wrapped presents. You can also see a fireplace with fairy lights around it and framed pictures on the wall.
November 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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I’ve only eaten in one restaurant (Tattu) in Birmingham so not sure how useful this is 🤣 But I really enjoyed it. Amazing decor!
A photo from above of rows of tables at a restaurant with a bright red tree A photo of restaurant tables with Beautiful Asian paintings of flowers and joy with cherry blossom trees.
November 25, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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We sure did! Absolutely beautiful day today
Florence Cathedral with the bell tower.
November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Spotted a couple of wine windows today in Florence 😍 How cute are they?
A little wine wine in a wall. In front is a wooden barrel. An adorable wine window with a silver bell. You can see a bottle of red wine in the background and a table lamp. A close up of the wine window. You can see two bottles of wine and a lamp.
November 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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Friday nights in November call for fizz and flames.
Kirsty holds up a glass of pink sparkling wine. In the background is a lit fireplace with sparkly fairy lights, two ferns, a picture of Frida Kahlo and Tretchikoff’s Miss Wong
November 8, 2024 at 7:17 PM