Suzanne Joinson
@suzyjoinson.bsky.social
Author (The Museum of Lost and Fragile Things - memoir 2024 + novels) Reader in Creative Writing at the University of Chichester. Love ink, drawing and typewriters 🖤
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My message today: We must keep the local in local government!
So much concern today at the @LGA_Independent conference amongst Green and and Indie cllrs over the government's rushed and undemocratic power grab. This is not devolution it's regionalisation. 👇
So much concern today at the @LGA_Independent conference amongst Green and and Indie cllrs over the government's rushed and undemocratic power grab. This is not devolution it's regionalisation. 👇
January 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My message today: We must keep the local in local government!
So much concern today at the @LGA_Independent conference amongst Green and and Indie cllrs over the government's rushed and undemocratic power grab. This is not devolution it's regionalisation. 👇
So much concern today at the @LGA_Independent conference amongst Green and and Indie cllrs over the government's rushed and undemocratic power grab. This is not devolution it's regionalisation. 👇
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Word of the Day is ‘uhtcearu’ [ucht-kay-aru, with the 'ch' as in the Scottish ‘loch']:
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
January 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Word of the Day is ‘uhtcearu’ [ucht-kay-aru, with the 'ch' as in the Scottish ‘loch']:
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
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'There is no political power without power over the archive' (Derrida) www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/u...
Trump Says He’ll Replace Leader of National Archives (Gift Article)
The president-elect’s suggestion that he plans to replace the head of the agency comes after her predecessor raised alarms about his handling of presidential records.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
'There is no political power without power over the archive' (Derrida) www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/u...
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Green councillors across Sussex unite to oppose a Tory/Labour stitch up to cancel this year's county elections.
This is no more than a power grab by failed Tory councillors enabled by an unpopular Labour government
BBC News - Plans to postpone elections face objections
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is no more than a power grab by failed Tory councillors enabled by an unpopular Labour government
BBC News - Plans to postpone elections face objections
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Devolution: Plans to postpone elections face objections
Politicians across Sussex are objecting to plans to cancel county council elections this May.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Green councillors across Sussex unite to oppose a Tory/Labour stitch up to cancel this year's county elections.
This is no more than a power grab by failed Tory councillors enabled by an unpopular Labour government
BBC News - Plans to postpone elections face objections
www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is no more than a power grab by failed Tory councillors enabled by an unpopular Labour government
BBC News - Plans to postpone elections face objections
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Don't let West Sussex County Council cancel our May 2025 elections. If you live in West Sussex please join me and ask the government to refuse their outrageous request.
You can write here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
You can write here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
Don't Cancel our May 2025 West Sussex County Elections
West Sussex Conservatives are planning to use the government's shake-up of local councils as a means to cancel the May 2025 County elections. This would keep them in power at West Sussex County Counc...
actionnetwork.org
January 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Don't let West Sussex County Council cancel our May 2025 elections. If you live in West Sussex please join me and ask the government to refuse their outrageous request.
You can write here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
You can write here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dont...
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Really well done @iandaveysussex.bsky.social and @clairehunt.bsky.social and @worthinggreens.bsky.social Thank goodness someone on the council is pushing this!!! 💚
Delighted that last night #Worthing BC agreed to endorse the @worthinggreens.bsky.social call for a #FossilFuelTreaty. Thanks to all those who came in support. @worthingcan.bsky.social @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @extinctionrebellion.uk
December 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Really well done @iandaveysussex.bsky.social and @clairehunt.bsky.social and @worthinggreens.bsky.social Thank goodness someone on the council is pushing this!!! 💚
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Delighted that last night #Worthing BC agreed to endorse the @worthinggreens.bsky.social call for a #FossilFuelTreaty. Thanks to all those who came in support. @worthingcan.bsky.social @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @extinctionrebellion.uk
December 18, 2024 at 7:06 AM
Delighted that last night #Worthing BC agreed to endorse the @worthinggreens.bsky.social call for a #FossilFuelTreaty. Thanks to all those who came in support. @worthingcan.bsky.social @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @extinctionrebellion.uk
Amazing achievement #worthinggreens 🍃🍃💚
Delighted that last night #Worthing BC agreed to endorse the @worthinggreens.bsky.social call for a #FossilFuelTreaty. Thanks to all those who came in support. @worthingcan.bsky.social @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @extinctionrebellion.uk
December 18, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Amazing achievement #worthinggreens 🍃🍃💚
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Will Worthing's Goring Gap survive Labour's attack on nature? Green spaces are vital for food, nature, health & well being and preventing flooding.
@worthinggreens.bsky.social will fight to save our last green space. Seafront villas and executive homes will not solve the housing crisis. #NPPF
@worthinggreens.bsky.social will fight to save our last green space. Seafront villas and executive homes will not solve the housing crisis. #NPPF
December 12, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Will Worthing's Goring Gap survive Labour's attack on nature? Green spaces are vital for food, nature, health & well being and preventing flooding.
@worthinggreens.bsky.social will fight to save our last green space. Seafront villas and executive homes will not solve the housing crisis. #NPPF
@worthinggreens.bsky.social will fight to save our last green space. Seafront villas and executive homes will not solve the housing crisis. #NPPF
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Fossil fuels are fuelling chaos, threatening our communities, nature, health, and peace. We need a bold global response to end the madness. The time for empty promises is over.
@worthinggreens.bsky.social & @worthingcan.bsky.social call on Worthing BC to join the movement.
youtu.be/YslRf_jNAvQ?...
@worthinggreens.bsky.social & @worthingcan.bsky.social call on Worthing BC to join the movement.
youtu.be/YslRf_jNAvQ?...
It's time for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty!
YouTube video by Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
youtu.be
December 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Fossil fuels are fuelling chaos, threatening our communities, nature, health, and peace. We need a bold global response to end the madness. The time for empty promises is over.
@worthinggreens.bsky.social & @worthingcan.bsky.social call on Worthing BC to join the movement.
youtu.be/YslRf_jNAvQ?...
@worthinggreens.bsky.social & @worthingcan.bsky.social call on Worthing BC to join the movement.
youtu.be/YslRf_jNAvQ?...
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“I want the separation between the expression of politics in the gallery & the practice of politics in life to disappear. I want the institution to understand: if you want us inside you need to listen to us outside. Ceasefire now, arms embargo now free Palestine.”
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Jasleen Kaur wins the Turner prize 2024
The competition’s youngest contestant scoops the award for animating everyday objects to reflect the pluralities of identity and community
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:37 AM
“I want the separation between the expression of politics in the gallery & the practice of politics in life to disappear. I want the institution to understand: if you want us inside you need to listen to us outside. Ceasefire now, arms embargo now free Palestine.”
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Officially decided that I like winter, actually 🌲 🔥 🎄 ⛄️
December 2, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Officially decided that I like winter, actually 🌲 🔥 🎄 ⛄️
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Hopefully other councillors will support the @worthinggreens.bsky.social motion and agree to add the Worthing Borough Council name to the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
www.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-endorseme...
www.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-endorseme...
December 2, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Hopefully other councillors will support the @worthinggreens.bsky.social motion and agree to add the Worthing Borough Council name to the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
www.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-endorseme...
www.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-endorseme...
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With all the coverage of last week’s COP29 in Azerbaijan, it might feel like there’s nothing new to be said. But Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party, thinks it’s time for the cultural community to get their voices heard. https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/feature/culture-and-t…
Culture and the arts: The missing element of climate action - Arts Professional
With all the coverage of last week’s COP29 in Azerbaijan, it might feel like there’s nothing new to be said. But Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party, thinks it’s time for the cultural...
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November 26, 2024 at 10:22 AM
With all the coverage of last week’s COP29 in Azerbaijan, it might feel like there’s nothing new to be said. But Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party, thinks it’s time for the cultural community to get their voices heard. https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/feature/culture-and-t…
Interview with the iconic Suzi Feay is now up : m.youtube.com/watch?v=0XAO...
November 28, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Interview with the iconic Suzi Feay is now up : m.youtube.com/watch?v=0XAO...
This delish coffee is steering me through teaching, writing chapters, examining PhD vivas, enormously long Uni meetings, domestic life and exploratory writing of new stuff ☕️ #castironcoffeeroasters
November 28, 2024 at 7:15 AM
This delish coffee is steering me through teaching, writing chapters, examining PhD vivas, enormously long Uni meetings, domestic life and exploratory writing of new stuff ☕️ #castironcoffeeroasters
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Chuffed WBC joined @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
https:// as a result of our motion. And that Soraya became EDI lead for @worthinggreens.bsky.social! 💚🖤❤️🤍🩷
worthing.greenparty.org.uk/2024/10/16/two-joint-motions-from-worthing-greens-and-worthing-independents-passed-at-worthing-borough-council/
https:// as a result of our motion. And that Soraya became EDI lead for @worthinggreens.bsky.social! 💚🖤❤️🤍🩷
worthing.greenparty.org.uk/2024/10/16/two-joint-motions-from-worthing-greens-and-worthing-independents-passed-at-worthing-borough-council/
Two Motions from Worthing Greens and Worthing Independents Passed at Worthing Borough Council - Worthing
At the Worthing Borough Council meeting on 15 October, Worthing Green Councillors Claire Hunt and Ian Davey worked with Worthing Community Independents to put forward two important motions, both of wh...
worthing.greenparty.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Chuffed WBC joined @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
https:// as a result of our motion. And that Soraya became EDI lead for @worthinggreens.bsky.social! 💚🖤❤️🤍🩷
worthing.greenparty.org.uk/2024/10/16/two-joint-motions-from-worthing-greens-and-worthing-independents-passed-at-worthing-borough-council/
https:// as a result of our motion. And that Soraya became EDI lead for @worthinggreens.bsky.social! 💚🖤❤️🤍🩷
worthing.greenparty.org.uk/2024/10/16/two-joint-motions-from-worthing-greens-and-worthing-independents-passed-at-worthing-borough-council/
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Science is clear: extracting fossil fuels threatens everything we love.
We’ve joined governments, scientists, organisations & individuals seeking a global plan to manage a fast and fair transition away from fossil fuels.
Add your name here
fossilfueltreaty.org/cop29-open-l...
#FossilFuelTreaty
We’ve joined governments, scientists, organisations & individuals seeking a global plan to manage a fast and fair transition away from fossil fuels.
Add your name here
fossilfueltreaty.org/cop29-open-l...
#FossilFuelTreaty
COP29 Open Letter — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
Letter to world leaders calling for global plan to phase out fossil fuels: Scientists have issued a stark warning for decades: extracting fossil fuels threatens everything we love.
fossilfueltreaty.org
November 22, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Science is clear: extracting fossil fuels threatens everything we love.
We’ve joined governments, scientists, organisations & individuals seeking a global plan to manage a fast and fair transition away from fossil fuels.
Add your name here
fossilfueltreaty.org/cop29-open-l...
#FossilFuelTreaty
We’ve joined governments, scientists, organisations & individuals seeking a global plan to manage a fast and fair transition away from fossil fuels.
Add your name here
fossilfueltreaty.org/cop29-open-l...
#FossilFuelTreaty
As a parent of an autistic child I find the news today showing practices at Whitefield school horrendous. I’m ashamed at the way this country treats neurodiverse children. 💔
November 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM
As a parent of an autistic child I find the news today showing practices at Whitefield school horrendous. I’m ashamed at the way this country treats neurodiverse children. 💔
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Please spare a thought for James Dyson, the Brexit-voting billionaire who bought up 33,000 acres of farmland to avoid tax then moved his business to Singapore. He's the real victim here.
November 19, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Please spare a thought for James Dyson, the Brexit-voting billionaire who bought up 33,000 acres of farmland to avoid tax then moved his business to Singapore. He's the real victim here.
Sharing on here a magical event I did with Cara Dillon at the Uni of Chichester last week … talking about Cara’s beautiful album/book Coming Home as part of a series of ‘Writing in Real Life’ events … I could listen to Cara all day … 💚
November 18, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Sharing on here a magical event I did with Cara Dillon at the Uni of Chichester last week … talking about Cara’s beautiful album/book Coming Home as part of a series of ‘Writing in Real Life’ events … I could listen to Cara all day … 💚
No words for how deranged this is 💔
November 18, 2024 at 8:12 AM
No words for how deranged this is 💔
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Slender-billed curlew is extinct: www.curlewaction.org/slender-bill...
“Excessive hunting thought to be a major factor”
#birdnews #conservation #curlew #birds
“Excessive hunting thought to be a major factor”
#birdnews #conservation #curlew #birds
Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct | Curlew Action
A new paper calculates that the likelihood of the Slender-billed Curlew being extinct is 99.6%. Mary Colwell reflects on this heart-breaking conclusion.
www.curlewaction.org
November 18, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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