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Matthew Halsall
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West Yorkshire. Queer. Not a jazz musician.
Excellent article @annadixonmp.bsky.social in the Ilkley Gazette 🙏
August 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
March 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by Matthew Halsall
Fancy being a part of history?

Join us in marking the Parliament building's 20th anniversary by voting for your 3 favourite quotes from a handpicked selection to inscribe on the Canongate Wall.

Find out more about the project: www.parliament.scot/get-involved...
February 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Reposted by Matthew Halsall
Today’s picture called The White Shirt painted 1922 by the Scottish colourist, FCB Cadell, of a merchant seaman called Jack Abrew who lived in Leith, part of Edinburgh. Fab portrait.
February 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Please vote! I love the poetry wall and what a #strong choice from 3 amazing women Makars.
The Scottish Parliament is asking for votes on which three new quotations from the Scots Makers should go on its poetry wall in celebration of the Parliament's 20th birthday.

Via @edinburghminute.bsky.social

www.parliament.scot/get-involved...
Canongate Wall vote
www.parliament.scot
February 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This is a great read - as someone even older than the writer who still enjoys front facing hospitality roles I heartily agree ! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I returned to hospitality work as a middle-aged woman – here’s what it taught me | Beth Knights
Sometimes the work drives me to despair, but more often than not it’s a humbling experience. At one with my chore, I am at peace
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Reposted by Matthew Halsall
Under the Leith Connections project, we're making walking, wheeling, cycling easier and safer for everyone whilst providing new community spaces.

Councillors today approved making the trial measures permanent.

Read the full report and measures here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
February 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Reposted by Matthew Halsall
Edinburgh Council seeks nominations from people who would like to stand as a community councillor. The closing date is 27 February 2025. Informative piece with links from New Town & Broughton CC Chair here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/your-co...
February 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Wondering how to spend International Women's Day (Fri 7/3/25)?
Join @rebecca99.bsky.social , @suzypuss.bsky.social & me by the fireside at The Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh from 6pm, as we discuss their new books, An Improbable Psychiatrist & Out of Her Mind www.rcpe.ac.uk/events/conve...
In Conversation with...
Join us for an evening in the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on two important books for psychiatry, women’s health, and reflections on being a medical professional.
www.rcpe.ac.uk
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