Mandy Ford
@mandyford.bsky.social
Dean of Bristol. Passionate about justice and inclusion. Baker, folkie, gardener. Opinions my own.
Thank you Beth!
I left the biggest voluntary donation ever at Bristol Cathedral a) because it was voluntary and b) they had the most gorgeous welcome message by the door. I loved my visit there and their whole approach to their slavery connections was just perfect
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Thank you Beth!
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Google battling ‘fox infestation’ on roof of £1bn London office
Google battling ‘fox infestation’ on roof of £1bn London office
Foxes have ‘begun to dig burrows’ in soil of rooftop garden at the as yet unopened King’s Cross headquarters
It is intended to be an ultra-modern central London office that will serve Google for decades, but the new £1bn headquarters is beset by one of humanity’s oldest-known pests: foxes.
The canines have taken over the rooftop garden of the new “landscraper” in King’s Cross and had an impact on construction – although the company stressed it was “minimal”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Google battling ‘fox infestation’ on roof of £1bn London office
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Live to Your Living Room has and will always be a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone, and we stand beside our LGBT+ friends, not just during June, but all year round.
Everyone is welcome here ❤️
#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR
Everyone is welcome here ❤️
#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR
June 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Live to Your Living Room has and will always be a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone, and we stand beside our LGBT+ friends, not just during June, but all year round.
Everyone is welcome here ❤️
#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR
Everyone is welcome here ❤️
#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis RIP 🕊️
April 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Statement on the passing of Pope Francis RIP 🕊️
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Easter joy breaks from Jerusalem even in midst of the all that is so destructive. The resurrection is given to us not as a comfort but as a calling to strive for all that is for life and peace.
April 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Easter joy breaks from Jerusalem even in midst of the all that is so destructive. The resurrection is given to us not as a comfort but as a calling to strive for all that is for life and peace.
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What do we mean when we say women can be ‘too muscular’?
What do we mean when we say women can be ‘too muscular’?
We are conditioned to associate muscles with power, dominance and masculinity, which harms us all
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What do we mean when we say women can be ‘too muscular’?
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I’m in Bristol next Saturday, reading poems at the Lyra Poetry Festival. If you nearby to St George’s and fancy coming along, there are a few tickets left here: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bri...
April 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I’m in Bristol next Saturday, reading poems at the Lyra Poetry Festival. If you nearby to St George’s and fancy coming along, there are a few tickets left here: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bri...
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Them: "Hail thee, Festival Day is an unnecessarily confusing hymn."
Me: "No, it isn't. Look..."
Get your Easter Day hymnody sorted with our helpful explanatory flowchart.
Me: "No, it isn't. Look..."
Get your Easter Day hymnody sorted with our helpful explanatory flowchart.
April 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Them: "Hail thee, Festival Day is an unnecessarily confusing hymn."
Me: "No, it isn't. Look..."
Get your Easter Day hymnody sorted with our helpful explanatory flowchart.
Me: "No, it isn't. Look..."
Get your Easter Day hymnody sorted with our helpful explanatory flowchart.
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This is brilliant. And true.
April 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM
This is brilliant. And true.
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Just received letter of support from +Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark, to be read at the #NotEqualYet conference tomorrow. & also official message of support from +Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston. Thank you both so much. Not too late to get tix www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-equal-...
Not Equal Yet Conference - IN PERSON & ONLINE
The Not Equal Yet Conference is where we gather both in person and online to campaign for an end to sexism and discrimination in the C of E
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Just received letter of support from +Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark, to be read at the #NotEqualYet conference tomorrow. & also official message of support from +Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston. Thank you both so much. Not too late to get tix www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-equal-...
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@doublehelix
isn't this great!
isn't this great!
Proud grandma of British Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 15-17 years category, Ben Lucas.
March 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
@doublehelix
isn't this great!
isn't this great!
Watching the Brits and struck by the number of artists giving glory to God, and those who are grateful for the best of the UK Education system, in their speeches.
March 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Watching the Brits and struck by the number of artists giving glory to God, and those who are grateful for the best of the UK Education system, in their speeches.
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I'm in Bath this Saturday running a poetry workshop for kids (4-10) at 2pm, a poetry workshop for adults at 3pm, and then there will be poetry performances from 5pm
Find out more and book tickets here: oasisbath.churchsuite.com/events/7yxla...
Find out more and book tickets here: oasisbath.churchsuite.com/events/7yxla...
Poetry Event with Jay Hulme (01-Mar-2025)
We are very excited to be welcoming Jay Hulme to Oasis Church Bath. Jay Hulme is a poet, speaker, and theologian from Leicester, in the UK. His books for children have been nominated for some of the U...
oasisbath.churchsuite.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I'm in Bath this Saturday running a poetry workshop for kids (4-10) at 2pm, a poetry workshop for adults at 3pm, and then there will be poetry performances from 5pm
Find out more and book tickets here: oasisbath.churchsuite.com/events/7yxla...
Find out more and book tickets here: oasisbath.churchsuite.com/events/7yxla...
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Check out out Spotify playlist for a taste of the artists playing the Feminist Folk Club Festival on Sat 8 Mar. Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3ZCtlpm
Feminist Folk Club Festival: IWD
Playlist · Cecil Sharp House · 14 items
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February 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Check out out Spotify playlist for a taste of the artists playing the Feminist Folk Club Festival on Sat 8 Mar. Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3ZCtlpm
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Home communion today with someone who, for various reasons, hadn't received it for 6 years. Her (understated) response: "Let's not leave it so long next time, eh pet?" Indeed. I'll be back next month.
(If you've not received communion for a (long) while, and want to, maybe take this as a sign...)
(If you've not received communion for a (long) while, and want to, maybe take this as a sign...)
February 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Home communion today with someone who, for various reasons, hadn't received it for 6 years. Her (understated) response: "Let's not leave it so long next time, eh pet?" Indeed. I'll be back next month.
(If you've not received communion for a (long) while, and want to, maybe take this as a sign...)
(If you've not received communion for a (long) while, and want to, maybe take this as a sign...)
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A good time was had @bristoldiocese.org today, particularly @bristolcathedral.bsky.social with @mandyford.bsky.social and her lovely Team.
Greetings to @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social and @southwark.anglican.org especially @BishopofKingston
Greetings to @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social and @southwark.anglican.org especially @BishopofKingston
February 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A good time was had @bristoldiocese.org today, particularly @bristolcathedral.bsky.social with @mandyford.bsky.social and her lovely Team.
Greetings to @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social and @southwark.anglican.org especially @BishopofKingston
Greetings to @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social and @southwark.anglican.org especially @BishopofKingston
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Grateful for any able to share this post being advertised as widely as possible. Might it be for someone you know? Will be delighted to welcome a colleague on this adventure with me! #praying #hopeful
Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry
www.cofepathways.org
February 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Food banks provide so much more than food. 💚
February 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Food banks provide so much more than food. 💚
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February 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We're telling important stories through music, but we need your help. Please support us to make more episodes like this in the future - thank you!
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Luke 23:12 - "That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
US and Russia to explore closer relations after Ukraine talks in Riyadh
Marco Rubio says talks ‘first step of a long and difficult journey’ while Putin adviser says meeting ‘went well’
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Luke 23:12 - "That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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This was utterly inspirational. In the worst possible situation Mina’s courage & candour are beyond measure #recommend
Desert Island Discs - Mina Smallman, activist - BBC Sounds
Mina Smallman, activist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This was utterly inspirational. In the worst possible situation Mina’s courage & candour are beyond measure #recommend
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The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as brutal war. Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less. Don't abandon them. #SlavaUkraini
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
"Don't Abandon Them" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" about Ukraine
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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February 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as brutal war. Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less. Don't abandon them. #SlavaUkraini
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8
I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time! Why don’t you join me?
Becoming a Howard League member is the easiest way to get involved in our movement for change and make your voice heard. We are the world's oldest prison charity. We safeguard our independence and do not accept any funding from government.
howardleague.org/mem...
howardleague.org/mem...
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time! Why don’t you join me?
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Well done for making it to the end of January.
Stop whatever you're doing and read a book to reward yourself.
If you don't have a book, then buy one from an indie bookshop, that way you'll be making TWO people happy.
Stop whatever you're doing and read a book to reward yourself.
If you don't have a book, then buy one from an indie bookshop, that way you'll be making TWO people happy.
January 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Well done for making it to the end of January.
Stop whatever you're doing and read a book to reward yourself.
If you don't have a book, then buy one from an indie bookshop, that way you'll be making TWO people happy.
Stop whatever you're doing and read a book to reward yourself.
If you don't have a book, then buy one from an indie bookshop, that way you'll be making TWO people happy.