Sarah Ward
@sarahwardfindell.bsky.social
Employment, local govt, employee relations.
The Falcon or Falcon brook. Another of Londons lost rivers walked today, led as always by Andy. Rising in Streatham Hill, we walked through Tooting, Balham and Clapham. 20k steps or so later ended up at the Thames at Battersea.
July 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Falcon or Falcon brook. Another of Londons lost rivers walked today, led as always by Andy. Rising in Streatham Hill, we walked through Tooting, Balham and Clapham. 20k steps or so later ended up at the Thames at Battersea.
Can’t wait to receive my preorder, I read Laura’s last book (the square of sevens) in about two days, couldn’t put it down, so really excited to be immersed in her writing again soon!
You know what you need in all this warm weather we have coming up? A new book to read in the garden! THE ART OF A LIE is out in the UK in just over a week! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & 18th century London's first 'iced cream' parlour.
💚🍍🍦
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
💚🍍🍦
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
June 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Can’t wait to receive my preorder, I read Laura’s last book (the square of sevens) in about two days, couldn’t put it down, so really excited to be immersed in her writing again soon!
Focusing on the Glastonbury music, absolutely beautiful, intricate set from Beth Gibbons, violin by the talented Emma Smith (who also played with Pulp - what a day) and huge admiration for legendary Candida Doyle (Pulp) smashing it on keys despite her rheumatoid arthritis. Loved Tom Odell as always.
June 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Focusing on the Glastonbury music, absolutely beautiful, intricate set from Beth Gibbons, violin by the talented Emma Smith (who also played with Pulp - what a day) and huge admiration for legendary Candida Doyle (Pulp) smashing it on keys despite her rheumatoid arthritis. Loved Tom Odell as always.
Feeding the soul & raising a glass to my dad on what would have been his birthday weekend, at one of his favourite old places. Blown away by the creative improvisation and drumming genius of Kahil El’Zabar. Fantastic to be at Ronnie Scott’s, one day I’ll be young enough to stay for the late band.
June 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Feeding the soul & raising a glass to my dad on what would have been his birthday weekend, at one of his favourite old places. Blown away by the creative improvisation and drumming genius of Kahil El’Zabar. Fantastic to be at Ronnie Scott’s, one day I’ll be young enough to stay for the late band.
Absolutely awful news. All my thoughts are with the families and friends directly affected by this tragic loss, and with colleagues across the UK Fire service, many of whom issued heartbreaking statements yesterday as news emerged. Just heartbreaking.
I am heartbroken that three people lost their lives in the fire yesterday at Bicester Motion. My deep condolences go to the family and friends who are now grieving their loss….
Bicester Motion fire: Two firefighters and member of public die in fire at Oxfordshire business park - live updates
Two further firefighters are in hospital with serious injuries after the blaze at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Absolutely awful news. All my thoughts are with the families and friends directly affected by this tragic loss, and with colleagues across the UK Fire service, many of whom issued heartbreaking statements yesterday as news emerged. Just heartbreaking.
Adolescence is as challenging & important a watch as you’ve heard, every actor is phenomenal. The direction and photography (one take episodes) is mind blowing. Then there’s the issues: mobiles, kids, objectification, masculinity. VAWG. A much needed wake up call. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Adolescence: Netflix series writer Jack Thorne wants 'radical action not role models' - BBC News
The writer behind the year's most talked-about TV show discusses the changes he hopes it will inspire.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Adolescence is as challenging & important a watch as you’ve heard, every actor is phenomenal. The direction and photography (one take episodes) is mind blowing. Then there’s the issues: mobiles, kids, objectification, masculinity. VAWG. A much needed wake up call. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spent yesterday walking another hidden river of London: the Westbourne, rising on Hampstead Heath and and flowing out to the Thames at Chelsea. We did about 18k in ideal walking weather, cold but glorious sunshine. Guided by Andy reading aloud from his book, taking in social history along the route.
March 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Spent yesterday walking another hidden river of London: the Westbourne, rising on Hampstead Heath and and flowing out to the Thames at Chelsea. We did about 18k in ideal walking weather, cold but glorious sunshine. Guided by Andy reading aloud from his book, taking in social history along the route.
Tricky old week but a night out full of laughs (Mo Gilligan comes to Croydon!) with these brilliant women was the tonic I didn’t know I needed. @thatjotanner.bsky.social @todayicooked.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Tricky old week but a night out full of laughs (Mo Gilligan comes to Croydon!) with these brilliant women was the tonic I didn’t know I needed. @thatjotanner.bsky.social @todayicooked.bsky.social
International Women’s Day 2025. So much polarisation on the timelines today, people either celebrating or despairing. I’m doing neither, just determined that we keep on going 💜🤍💚
" I believe there are many who forget all the tragedy women face in Afghanistan, that is why I use my paintings as a mean to remind the people"
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
International Women’s Day 2025. So much polarisation on the timelines today, people either celebrating or despairing. I’m doing neither, just determined that we keep on going 💜🤍💚
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Our keynote speaker on day 1 of the LGA member peer conference was Jim McMahon MP. The Minister emphasised the importance of localism and thanked members for their leadership, whilst highlighting the diversity of England and the need for local champions going forward. #LGAPeers
March 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Our keynote speaker on day 1 of the LGA member peer conference was Jim McMahon MP. The Minister emphasised the importance of localism and thanked members for their leadership, whilst highlighting the diversity of England and the need for local champions going forward. #LGAPeers
Absolutely loving this clip, and where can I get a dulcimer from?
If you do not think you need to see Amanda Seyfried playing the dulcimer and singing Joni Mitchell, I would argue that you do: youtu.be/8-CiVWMbA70?...
#AmandaSeyfried brings out the dulcimer and sings a cover of #JoniMitchell’s “California”!
YouTube video by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Absolutely loving this clip, and where can I get a dulcimer from?
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So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
December 24, 2024 at 9:14 AM
So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
Last full working week before Christmas: solidarity to the ambitious optimists and control freaks who still have long to do lists and big plans before the year end, but in reality have peaked too early, over done it, and are dreaming of Christmas Eve. One more heave people, we’ve got this.
December 16, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Last full working week before Christmas: solidarity to the ambitious optimists and control freaks who still have long to do lists and big plans before the year end, but in reality have peaked too early, over done it, and are dreaming of Christmas Eve. One more heave people, we’ve got this.
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'A Historic Wrong': Veterans Kicked Out Of Army For Being Gay To Receive Up To £70,000 Each
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
'A Historic Wrong': Veterans Kicked Out Of Army For Being Gay To Receive Up To £70,000 Each
The government said the way LGBT servicemen and women were treated "was a moral stain on our nation".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 9:01 AM
'A Historic Wrong': Veterans Kicked Out Of Army For Being Gay To Receive Up To £70,000 Each
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
It’s not for us to have the shame- it’s for them. Fantastic writing by Jamie Klingler, paying tribute to the incredible Gisele Peliocot.
On Thursday the 2024 issue of @theneweuropean.bsky.social comes out and they have given me the platform to explain why Gisèle Pelicot is my hero and how she radically changed the conversation about shame and sexual assault
It is my proudest writing.
app.theneweuropean.co.uk/2024/10/26/v...
It is my proudest writing.
app.theneweuropean.co.uk/2024/10/26/v...
December 11, 2024 at 8:21 AM
It’s not for us to have the shame- it’s for them. Fantastic writing by Jamie Klingler, paying tribute to the incredible Gisele Peliocot.
LGA workforce (well, me and Naomi) singing 9 to 5 at the Christmas party karaoke. I think our work here is done. It’s merry Christmas and happy retirement to the legend that is Claire Holloway. And thanks to the other LGA legend that is @martinangus.bsky.social for the cross party karaoke 🥰
December 5, 2024 at 11:00 PM
LGA workforce (well, me and Naomi) singing 9 to 5 at the Christmas party karaoke. I think our work here is done. It’s merry Christmas and happy retirement to the legend that is Claire Holloway. And thanks to the other LGA legend that is @martinangus.bsky.social for the cross party karaoke 🥰
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COMPETITION: I’ve got three copies of Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors to give away.
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
November 15, 2024 at 4:39 PM
COMPETITION: I’ve got three copies of Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors to give away.
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
RT this before 10am on Monday.
I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁
Am left oustounded by Meera Syals performance in a Tupperware of ashes at the Dorfman Theatre tonight. Music, set, the performances- all absolutely incredible. Deeply moving reminder of the power of theatre. Lots of tears. amp.theguardian.com/stage/2024/o...
A Tupperware of Ashes review – wrenching drama of a family hit by Alzheimer’s | Theatre | The Guardian
In Tanika Gupta’s play, Meera Syal is a steely south Asian matriarch whose Lear-like decline into dementia upends her family
amp.theguardian.com
November 14, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Am left oustounded by Meera Syals performance in a Tupperware of ashes at the Dorfman Theatre tonight. Music, set, the performances- all absolutely incredible. Deeply moving reminder of the power of theatre. Lots of tears. amp.theguardian.com/stage/2024/o...
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The exodus from the other place seems to be speeding up.
For any of the many people who have just joined up, here's a list of UK political journalists, commentators, politicos and experts to get yourself going with
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
For any of the many people who have just joined up, here's a list of UK political journalists, commentators, politicos and experts to get yourself going with
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
November 14, 2024 at 7:47 AM
The exodus from the other place seems to be speeding up.
For any of the many people who have just joined up, here's a list of UK political journalists, commentators, politicos and experts to get yourself going with
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
For any of the many people who have just joined up, here's a list of UK political journalists, commentators, politicos and experts to get yourself going with
go.bsky.app/2CwmVfN
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Added lots more people to this now they've joined bluesky (as others join, say hi 👋 and I will add in)
go.bsky.app/Geu9Jd8
go.bsky.app/Geu9Jd8
November 14, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Added lots more people to this now they've joined bluesky (as others join, say hi 👋 and I will add in)
go.bsky.app/Geu9Jd8
go.bsky.app/Geu9Jd8
Really grateful to the collectors of accounts and people who came first and did the work. Makes it so easy to get going on here.
I salute you!
I salute you!
a woman is holding a glass of wine and saying " thank you "
ALT: a woman is holding a glass of wine and saying " thank you "
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Really grateful to the collectors of accounts and people who came first and did the work. Makes it so easy to get going on here.
I salute you!
I salute you!
So this is bluesky! Taking some getting used to but lovely trying to find everyone!
a woman in a blue coat is standing in a doorway and says hi everyone
ALT: a woman in a blue coat is standing in a doorway and says hi everyone
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:39 PM
So this is bluesky! Taking some getting used to but lovely trying to find everyone!