Penny HC Dinh
@penny-disco.bsky.social
PhD’ing at Cardiff Uni. Lover of spreadsheets. Music and theatre enthusiast. Spelling mistakes my own. Dysgwr Cymraeg 🏴. #BWithTheT 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️.
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It's finally the week of my HALF MARATHON SWIM and I'm delighted to say we've now raised over £25,000 for Dorothy House and @cancerresearchuk.org
Can we get to my target of £30k before I finish the swim on Thursday afternoon?
🔗 Fundraiser link: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Can we get to my target of £30k before I finish the swim on Thursday afternoon?
🔗 Fundraiser link: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
August 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It's finally the week of my HALF MARATHON SWIM and I'm delighted to say we've now raised over £25,000 for Dorothy House and @cancerresearchuk.org
Can we get to my target of £30k before I finish the swim on Thursday afternoon?
🔗 Fundraiser link: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Can we get to my target of £30k before I finish the swim on Thursday afternoon?
🔗 Fundraiser link: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
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Do you live in Cardiff/South Wales, and you're also faced with bullying from landlords and letting agents? Fill out our enquiry form and we'll get in touch with you: acorntheunion.org.uk/contact/defe...
Member Defence – ACORN
acorntheunion.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Do you live in Cardiff/South Wales, and you're also faced with bullying from landlords and letting agents? Fill out our enquiry form and we'll get in touch with you: acorntheunion.org.uk/contact/defe...
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If you want to know what happens next:
✅ Give us a follow
✅ And if you haven't already, join ACORN and be part of the fight for renters like Nikki and Sion
👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/join/
✅ Give us a follow
✅ And if you haven't already, join ACORN and be part of the fight for renters like Nikki and Sion
👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/join/
Join us – ACORN
acorntheunion.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you want to know what happens next:
✅ Give us a follow
✅ And if you haven't already, join ACORN and be part of the fight for renters like Nikki and Sion
👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/join/
✅ Give us a follow
✅ And if you haven't already, join ACORN and be part of the fight for renters like Nikki and Sion
👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/join/
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Despite the aggressive and unprofessional conducts from the landlords, all ACORN members remained polite, considerate, and professional. We are not asking the landlords to fetch us the moon. We just want him to give our members their money back! (6)
August 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Despite the aggressive and unprofessional conducts from the landlords, all ACORN members remained polite, considerate, and professional. We are not asking the landlords to fetch us the moon. We just want him to give our members their money back! (6)
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In July, we decided to try to meet Nikki and Sion's landlord again by visiting the address listed in their contract - which is in Newport. A group of us went with Nikki, who brought with her all the necessary documents and evidence to make it easy for the landlord. At last, we met the man! (5)
August 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In July, we decided to try to meet Nikki and Sion's landlord again by visiting the address listed in their contract - which is in Newport. A group of us went with Nikki, who brought with her all the necessary documents and evidence to make it easy for the landlord. At last, we met the man! (5)
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To recap:
- Emails: Ignored ❌
- Invitation to meet in person: Declined ❌
- Phone call: Responded to with threats of physical violence 💥
So far, NOT so good at all. But £730 worth of deposit (not to mention interest) is too big of an amount for our members and so ACORN could not give up! (4)
- Emails: Ignored ❌
- Invitation to meet in person: Declined ❌
- Phone call: Responded to with threats of physical violence 💥
So far, NOT so good at all. But £730 worth of deposit (not to mention interest) is too big of an amount for our members and so ACORN could not give up! (4)
August 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
To recap:
- Emails: Ignored ❌
- Invitation to meet in person: Declined ❌
- Phone call: Responded to with threats of physical violence 💥
So far, NOT so good at all. But £730 worth of deposit (not to mention interest) is too big of an amount for our members and so ACORN could not give up! (4)
- Emails: Ignored ❌
- Invitation to meet in person: Declined ❌
- Phone call: Responded to with threats of physical violence 💥
So far, NOT so good at all. But £730 worth of deposit (not to mention interest) is too big of an amount for our members and so ACORN could not give up! (4)
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But what if we deliver a physical letter ✉️ to the landlord? That would be hard to ignore, right 🤔? So, in June, a group of us visited one of the landlord’s businesses, Heavenly Desserts in Cardiff. Here’s how that went 👇
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August 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
But what if we deliver a physical letter ✉️ to the landlord? That would be hard to ignore, right 🤔? So, in June, a group of us visited one of the landlord’s businesses, Heavenly Desserts in Cardiff. Here’s how that went 👇
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Bit of backgrounds: Nikki and Sion moved out of their last flat in December 2025. Despite following all due processes, their £730 deposit has been withheld with no reason provided 😱. As their union, ACORN helped them draft a letter of demand, which also got ignored.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Bit of backgrounds: Nikki and Sion moved out of their last flat in December 2025. Despite following all due processes, their £730 deposit has been withheld with no reason provided 😱. As their union, ACORN helped them draft a letter of demand, which also got ignored.
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A little thread 🧵
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
August 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A little thread 🧵
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
Over the past couple of months, ACORN Cardiff have been taking on the case of our members Nikki and Sion, whose deposit has been unfairly withheld by their landlord for 8 months!
Content warning:
- Profanities
- Threats of violence
- Physical aggression
(Not committed by us)
(1)
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We are putting on a FREE training session, open to absolutely EVERYONE!
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
June 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We are putting on a FREE training session, open to absolutely EVERYONE!
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
How to stand up to your landlord: The ACORN way
6PM, 15th July 2025
96-98 Neville Street, Cardiff CF11 6LS
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The movement for a Free Palestine is not antisemitic and framing it as such is nothing more than propaganda.
The existence of Palestinians, of Muslims, of Arabs, is not antisemitic.
The existence of Palestinians, of Muslims, of Arabs, is not antisemitic.
June 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The movement for a Free Palestine is not antisemitic and framing it as such is nothing more than propaganda.
The existence of Palestinians, of Muslims, of Arabs, is not antisemitic.
The existence of Palestinians, of Muslims, of Arabs, is not antisemitic.
In my experience, some Welsh people don’t even know it’s Eryri either. I was on an uber the other day (in Cardiff) and the driver told me about his family trip to Snowdonia. I corrected him and said “Eryri now”. And he had to ask me to repeat myself and explain what I just said.
Chocolate spread maker Ferrero Rocher has been criticised for its new limited edition Nutella jars which celebrate ‘Snowdonia’ as one of the best breakfast spots in the UK ✍️
Backlash over limited edition 'Snowdonia' Nutella jar
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June 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In my experience, some Welsh people don’t even know it’s Eryri either. I was on an uber the other day (in Cardiff) and the driver told me about his family trip to Snowdonia. I corrected him and said “Eryri now”. And he had to ask me to repeat myself and explain what I just said.
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Link here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
June 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Link here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/creat...
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🚨Petition: Boot Bully Bailiffs out of Wales🏴
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
June 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🚨Petition: Boot Bully Bailiffs out of Wales🏴
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
The Welsh Gov wants to know what you 🫵 think of the Council Tax System — we say it robs working families, and benefits bully bailiffs who profit off people's misery!
Want change? Sign ACORN’s petition by 23rd July: acornuk.good.do/cymru/wales-...
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Kicking off the week with an ACORN victory: Over £100 of fees waived for Ashley and Kate
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
May 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kicking off the week with an ACORN victory: Over £100 of fees waived for Ashley and Kate
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
Our members Ashley and Kate were living with serious disrepairs in their flat. The Rent Guru, their letting agency, was not only unprofessional in arranging repairs but they also demanded maintenance fees.
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Diolch yn fawr to @bigissue.com for speaking to ACORN Cardiff members in your article about compensation for eviction. Well done to Kate and Dan for articulating why this is fair and necessary. www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
Should renters get compensation from their landlord when they're evicted?
The Welsh government has rejected a proposal for renters to receive two months of rent in compensation when they are evicted.
www.bigissue.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Diolch yn fawr to @bigissue.com for speaking to ACORN Cardiff members in your article about compensation for eviction. Well done to Kate and Dan for articulating why this is fair and necessary. www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
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When will Starmer learn that no matter how good his Nigel Farage impression gets, it won't save him from wipeout at the hands of Reform? Here's another idea - how about doing the work that's needed to actually make people's lives better? 🧵
May 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
When will Starmer learn that no matter how good his Nigel Farage impression gets, it won't save him from wipeout at the hands of Reform? Here's another idea - how about doing the work that's needed to actually make people's lives better? 🧵
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In my 30 years in the UK I have felt shat on by its politics and people 3 times. After the EU referendum in 2016 and the 2019 election victory for BJ, this is the third one, for the first time from the side of Labour.
If you thought the PM’s speech was punchy, his foreword to the immigration white paper says high net migration has done “incalculable damage” to the country.
That is a serious shift in tone for a Labour government/party.
That is a serious shift in tone for a Labour government/party.
May 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In my 30 years in the UK I have felt shat on by its politics and people 3 times. After the EU referendum in 2016 and the 2019 election victory for BJ, this is the third one, for the first time from the side of Labour.
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Timely reminder: If you have "legitimate concerns" about immigration - you don't
May 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Timely reminder: If you have "legitimate concerns" about immigration - you don't
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The tl;dr on this? It feels extremely bad to have this happen, but there's v little difference between this one enterprising scammer in Pakistan and huge multinationals buying up local papers, gutting them, & rolling out AI. Latter does harm on a much deeper, larger scale!
I'm briefly quoted in this, but for those interested my full comment was:
"Obviously I'm really unhappy that my work is being used to front what is clearly a scam. I'm very opposed to AI, not only because of the obscene environmental harm it does...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
"Obviously I'm really unhappy that my work is being used to front what is clearly a scam. I'm very opposed to AI, not only because of the obscene environmental harm it does...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
This man behind 'Welsh' news website isn't who he says he is
'A new chapter for Welsh journalism' was promised. The reality was rather different
www.walesonline.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The tl;dr on this? It feels extremely bad to have this happen, but there's v little difference between this one enterprising scammer in Pakistan and huge multinationals buying up local papers, gutting them, & rolling out AI. Latter does harm on a much deeper, larger scale!
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A pretty novel form of psychic damage is losing your news media job, having your entire portfolio of work wiped from the Internet, only for it to then be resurrected without your consent to promote an AI slop factory scam! Find out more about this headache here 👇
Remember the National?
The short-lived news service for Wales closed in 2022, but last month the title was "relaunched" at the same web address, declaring itself: "Independent. Trusted. Unapologetically Welsh."
That tagline, and everything else about the site, was a sham...
The short-lived news service for Wales closed in 2022, but last month the title was "relaunched" at the same web address, declaring itself: "Independent. Trusted. Unapologetically Welsh."
That tagline, and everything else about the site, was a sham...
May 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A pretty novel form of psychic damage is losing your news media job, having your entire portfolio of work wiped from the Internet, only for it to then be resurrected without your consent to promote an AI slop factory scam! Find out more about this headache here 👇
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Hello! ACORN Cardiff is now on Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
May 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hello! ACORN Cardiff is now on Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
Shwmae pawb! Dyma ACORN Caerdydd, ar Bluesky!
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@puregym.bsky.social this thread is about discrimination at Puregym. They have banned me from the women’s facilities, and have told me that they are implementing a sex-assigned-at-birth policy regarding changing rooms. This happened before the Supreme Court ruling and new ehrc guidance.
May 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
@puregym.bsky.social this thread is about discrimination at Puregym. They have banned me from the women’s facilities, and have told me that they are implementing a sex-assigned-at-birth policy regarding changing rooms. This happened before the Supreme Court ruling and new ehrc guidance.
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Sheryl's basic rules for protesting.
(This isn't legal advice. The whole point is to NOT need me. Also, if you're a person who won't suffer any harm from going to a protest no matter what you do, congratulations! Most people aren't so privileged, and stop thinking you're the default.)
(This isn't legal advice. The whole point is to NOT need me. Also, if you're a person who won't suffer any harm from going to a protest no matter what you do, congratulations! Most people aren't so privileged, and stop thinking you're the default.)
April 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Sheryl's basic rules for protesting.
(This isn't legal advice. The whole point is to NOT need me. Also, if you're a person who won't suffer any harm from going to a protest no matter what you do, congratulations! Most people aren't so privileged, and stop thinking you're the default.)
(This isn't legal advice. The whole point is to NOT need me. Also, if you're a person who won't suffer any harm from going to a protest no matter what you do, congratulations! Most people aren't so privileged, and stop thinking you're the default.)