Polly 💫
@polly-winn.bsky.social
She/Her. Cardiff dweller working in charity public affairs. Expect politics, books, music, dog pictures and maybe some nice countryside/Cardiff highlights.
Feel like there’s some poetic justice in everyone who gets public transport to/from Welsh Labour conference having an absolute mare every time because of the seriously poor TfW service…
June 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Feel like there’s some poetic justice in everyone who gets public transport to/from Welsh Labour conference having an absolute mare every time because of the seriously poor TfW service…
Really enjoyed today’s episode of Today in Focus with Rutger Bergman, immediately adding his book to the to read pile
open.spotify.com/episode/3V2l...
open.spotify.com/episode/3V2l...
Why you should quit your job and change the world
Today in Focus · Episode
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May 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Really enjoyed today’s episode of Today in Focus with Rutger Bergman, immediately adding his book to the to read pile
open.spotify.com/episode/3V2l...
open.spotify.com/episode/3V2l...
World Book Day seems as great a day as any to be at the launch of Wales’ new literary magazine, Folding Rock.
A beautiful launch with readings from Cardiff’s own Rachel Dawson and others.
A beautiful launch with readings from Cardiff’s own Rachel Dawson and others.
March 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
World Book Day seems as great a day as any to be at the launch of Wales’ new literary magazine, Folding Rock.
A beautiful launch with readings from Cardiff’s own Rachel Dawson and others.
A beautiful launch with readings from Cardiff’s own Rachel Dawson and others.
I’ve started a Substack about facing my fears in the year I turn 30. These fears include starting said Substack and posting about it publicly…
Follow along if you fancy it open.substack.com/pub/pollywin...
Follow along if you fancy it open.substack.com/pub/pollywin...
January 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I’ve started a Substack about facing my fears in the year I turn 30. These fears include starting said Substack and posting about it publicly…
Follow along if you fancy it open.substack.com/pub/pollywin...
Follow along if you fancy it open.substack.com/pub/pollywin...
Happy new year BlueSky! Blue skies spoiled me on this morning’s dog walk, easing me into the post Christmas to return to work
January 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Happy new year BlueSky! Blue skies spoiled me on this morning’s dog walk, easing me into the post Christmas to return to work
First time seeing Hamilton at the Wales Millennium Centre last night - absolutely incredible. Truly lives up to the hype and like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
December 13, 2024 at 9:14 AM
First time seeing Hamilton at the Wales Millennium Centre last night - absolutely incredible. Truly lives up to the hype and like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
The group chats are absolutely popping off after that emergency government alert…
December 6, 2024 at 7:19 PM
The group chats are absolutely popping off after that emergency government alert…
Brilliant to be at the @seneddwales.bsky.social today for an important event to mark and celebrate International Day of Disabled People
December 3, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Brilliant to be at the @seneddwales.bsky.social today for an important event to mark and celebrate International Day of Disabled People
Bluesky is great so far but I’m REALLY missing the “save” function. Keep seeing so many articles I need to save for later and feels like it’s a missing feature in-app.
December 2, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Bluesky is great so far but I’m REALLY missing the “save” function. Keep seeing so many articles I need to save for later and feels like it’s a missing feature in-app.
Retweeting this important research for anyone else who’d like to take part & share their experience of accessing the NHS as someone with hearing loss 🦻
If you’re #deaf or have #hearingloss, RNID have launched a survey with @signhealth.bsky.social to understand experiences of access to NHS healthcare.
Responding will take 15 minutes, and I’m really keen to hear from people in Wales 🏴 please share far and wide!
Link here: bit.ly/3CpnZ7D
Responding will take 15 minutes, and I’m really keen to hear from people in Wales 🏴 please share far and wide!
Link here: bit.ly/3CpnZ7D
Take part in our healthcare survey
You now need to be receiving Pension Credit, or another means-tested benefit, to be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments. Find out how to apply.
rnid.org.uk
December 2, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Retweeting this important research for anyone else who’d like to take part & share their experience of accessing the NHS as someone with hearing loss 🦻
Reposted by Polly 💫
#Senedd Starter Pack now updated with added @jacksargeantms.bsky.social @lynneneagle.bsky.social and @jennyrathbone.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/7z84W2k
go.bsky.app/7z84W2k
November 28, 2024 at 10:18 AM
#Senedd Starter Pack now updated with added @jacksargeantms.bsky.social @lynneneagle.bsky.social and @jennyrathbone.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/7z84W2k
go.bsky.app/7z84W2k
If you’re #deaf or have #hearingloss, RNID have launched a survey with @signhealth.bsky.social to understand experiences of access to NHS healthcare.
Responding will take 15 minutes, and I’m really keen to hear from people in Wales 🏴 please share far and wide!
Link here: bit.ly/3CpnZ7D
Responding will take 15 minutes, and I’m really keen to hear from people in Wales 🏴 please share far and wide!
Link here: bit.ly/3CpnZ7D
Take part in our healthcare survey
You now need to be receiving Pension Credit, or another means-tested benefit, to be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments. Find out how to apply.
rnid.org.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:50 AM
If you’re #deaf or have #hearingloss, RNID have launched a survey with @signhealth.bsky.social to understand experiences of access to NHS healthcare.
Responding will take 15 minutes, and I’m really keen to hear from people in Wales 🏴 please share far and wide!
Link here: bit.ly/3CpnZ7D
Responding will take 15 minutes, and I’m really keen to hear from people in Wales 🏴 please share far and wide!
Link here: bit.ly/3CpnZ7D
Managed to get Lana tickets in the pre-sale today after wanting to see her live forever.
Excitement almost undercut by the price of the ticket 🥲 future me won’t need to eat
Excitement almost undercut by the price of the ticket 🥲 future me won’t need to eat
November 27, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Managed to get Lana tickets in the pre-sale today after wanting to see her live forever.
Excitement almost undercut by the price of the ticket 🥲 future me won’t need to eat
Excitement almost undercut by the price of the ticket 🥲 future me won’t need to eat
Didn’t want to get out of bed this morning but Cardiff delivered with this golden glow.
November 26, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Didn’t want to get out of bed this morning but Cardiff delivered with this golden glow.
Last night’s book swap at Scaredy Cats.
Went in determined not to bring anything home (for once) with a TBR pile as long as my arm, but couldn’t resist the temptation of a nostalgic Jaqueline Wilson reread.
Really good, Actually & Notes on Heartbreak were my contributions and both great reads.
Went in determined not to bring anything home (for once) with a TBR pile as long as my arm, but couldn’t resist the temptation of a nostalgic Jaqueline Wilson reread.
Really good, Actually & Notes on Heartbreak were my contributions and both great reads.
November 22, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Last night’s book swap at Scaredy Cats.
Went in determined not to bring anything home (for once) with a TBR pile as long as my arm, but couldn’t resist the temptation of a nostalgic Jaqueline Wilson reread.
Really good, Actually & Notes on Heartbreak were my contributions and both great reads.
Went in determined not to bring anything home (for once) with a TBR pile as long as my arm, but couldn’t resist the temptation of a nostalgic Jaqueline Wilson reread.
Really good, Actually & Notes on Heartbreak were my contributions and both great reads.
Brilliant launch of Women in Public Affairs Wales today full of super talented women.
The consensus was that we’ve come a long way but women still face challenges in the sector.
An important reminder of how important collaboration, support & networks really are.
The consensus was that we’ve come a long way but women still face challenges in the sector.
An important reminder of how important collaboration, support & networks really are.
November 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Brilliant launch of Women in Public Affairs Wales today full of super talented women.
The consensus was that we’ve come a long way but women still face challenges in the sector.
An important reminder of how important collaboration, support & networks really are.
The consensus was that we’ve come a long way but women still face challenges in the sector.
An important reminder of how important collaboration, support & networks really are.
This morning’s beautiful, frosty, autumnal walk with my happy boy.
November 20, 2024 at 10:24 AM
This morning’s beautiful, frosty, autumnal walk with my happy boy.
And then the best welcome home…
November 17, 2024 at 9:41 PM
And then the best welcome home…
Beautiful Llandudno played host to an energising Welsh Labour conference.
Great to chat with public affairs colleagues, MSs, MPs and members of Welsh Govt about the changes needed in Wales to improve equality for people who are deaf and have hearing loss 🧏♀️🦻
Great to chat with public affairs colleagues, MSs, MPs and members of Welsh Govt about the changes needed in Wales to improve equality for people who are deaf and have hearing loss 🧏♀️🦻
November 17, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Beautiful Llandudno played host to an energising Welsh Labour conference.
Great to chat with public affairs colleagues, MSs, MPs and members of Welsh Govt about the changes needed in Wales to improve equality for people who are deaf and have hearing loss 🧏♀️🦻
Great to chat with public affairs colleagues, MSs, MPs and members of Welsh Govt about the changes needed in Wales to improve equality for people who are deaf and have hearing loss 🧏♀️🦻
It’s also been quite a long time since I experienced the existential angst of writing a bio
November 15, 2024 at 3:05 PM
It’s also been quite a long time since I experienced the existential angst of writing a bio
Feel optimistic about BlueSky. I hope we leave the spite and division behind, and hope to see good recommendations and reads.
… but I also hope the Gary Barlow’s son memes follow us.
… but I also hope the Gary Barlow’s son memes follow us.
November 15, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Feel optimistic about BlueSky. I hope we leave the spite and division behind, and hope to see good recommendations and reads.
… but I also hope the Gary Barlow’s son memes follow us.
… but I also hope the Gary Barlow’s son memes follow us.