Amanda Giles
@tabbyangel.bsky.social
Writer, music lover, dabbler.
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Put Public Ownership of Water Back on the Table
Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backe...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
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Spring into another time. Two great #dualtime novels to escape the world with:
mybook.to/FallingTide
mybook.to/WhileWaiting
#ThursThruTime #historicalromance #bookstoread
mybook.to/FallingTide
mybook.to/WhileWaiting
#ThursThruTime #historicalromance #bookstoread
March 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Spring into another time. Two great #dualtime novels to escape the world with:
mybook.to/FallingTide
mybook.to/WhileWaiting
#ThursThruTime #historicalromance #bookstoread
mybook.to/FallingTide
mybook.to/WhileWaiting
#ThursThruTime #historicalromance #bookstoread
That's me! 😀 Absolutely delighted to appear on Jan's blog.
🏴🏴 My guest on the blog this week is lovely Cariad author, Amanda Giles. She's talking about her novel 'The Beat of Our Hearts', set in 1988. Find out how one of her characters appeared to her fully formed. Writers, has this ever happened to you? 🏴🏴
janbaynham.blogspot.com
janbaynham.blogspot.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
That's me! 😀 Absolutely delighted to appear on Jan's blog.
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Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
January 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.
Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.
The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
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My brand new feel-good escapist Scottish romance, Surprises on the Scottish Isle, is set on the glorious Isle of Skye.
Will they get a second chance at first love?
Find your copy here: geni.us/SOTSI
Will they get a second chance at first love?
Find your copy here: geni.us/SOTSI
January 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
My brand new feel-good escapist Scottish romance, Surprises on the Scottish Isle, is set on the glorious Isle of Skye.
Will they get a second chance at first love?
Find your copy here: geni.us/SOTSI
Will they get a second chance at first love?
Find your copy here: geni.us/SOTSI
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Momentum is building for a cap on political donations.
Former home secretary Lord Blunkett is the latest senior figure to support the move.
Musk donation or no Musk donation, the government's claim that a cap is "not a priority" won't cut it for much longer.
Former home secretary Lord Blunkett is the latest senior figure to support the move.
Musk donation or no Musk donation, the government's claim that a cap is "not a priority" won't cut it for much longer.
Former home secretary calls for cap on political donations as govt says it's 'not a priority'
The government is under pressure to reveal how it intends to crack down on foreign interference amid reports Elon Musk could give millions to Reform UK.
buff.ly
January 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Momentum is building for a cap on political donations.
Former home secretary Lord Blunkett is the latest senior figure to support the move.
Musk donation or no Musk donation, the government's claim that a cap is "not a priority" won't cut it for much longer.
Former home secretary Lord Blunkett is the latest senior figure to support the move.
Musk donation or no Musk donation, the government's claim that a cap is "not a priority" won't cut it for much longer.
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Hive mind - I'm still getting to grips with Blue-sky. Advice required. 🤔 How do I remove unwanted followers? Can I check them before accepting them? Thanks.
a fluffy cat is sitting on a wooden table with the words `` help '' written on it .
ALT: a fluffy cat is sitting on a wooden table with the words `` help '' written on it .
media.tenor.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Hive mind - I'm still getting to grips with Blue-sky. Advice required. 🤔 How do I remove unwanted followers? Can I check them before accepting them? Thanks.
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#writercommunity #Writer Wrekin Writers has just launched their 2025 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. Max word count 1200 words, entry fee £5, Prizes are £200, £100, and £50 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Profits to Severn Hospice. Full details: wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
6. Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition
Click here to sign up to our mailing list and be notified automatically every year when our latest Doris Gooderson competition launches! 2025 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition Open! WARNING! …
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January 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#writercommunity #Writer Wrekin Writers has just launched their 2025 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. Max word count 1200 words, entry fee £5, Prizes are £200, £100, and £50 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Profits to Severn Hospice. Full details: wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
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Yesterday they renamed it the Gulf of America. Today it's snowing on the Gulf Coast. I'm not saying I did it... but I'm also not saying I didn't.
January 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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It's the official publication day for Surprises on the Scottish Isle (although some readers have already managed to get their hands on a copy!) geni.us/SOTSI
January 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
It's the official publication day for Surprises on the Scottish Isle (although some readers have already managed to get their hands on a copy!) geni.us/SOTSI
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Trying my best to embody this heron: snack on hand, hair blowing in the wind, flourishing 🪶
January 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Trying my best to embody this heron: snack on hand, hair blowing in the wind, flourishing 🪶
It's getting chilly, so Storm and Rusty are gathering close.
November 28, 2024 at 7:37 PM
It's getting chilly, so Storm and Rusty are gathering close.
Rusty says "No" to a cold and frosty Thursday. ❄️ #RustyBoots
November 28, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Rusty says "No" to a cold and frosty Thursday. ❄️ #RustyBoots
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It’s a tad breezy on my clifftop this morning! #StormBert #DogsofBluesky #storm #dogs @metoffice.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @bbcweather.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM
It’s a tad breezy on my clifftop this morning! #StormBert #DogsofBluesky #storm #dogs @metoffice.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @bbcweather.bsky.social
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November 23, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Rusty has too many cushions. Someone put an extra one on his chair. Which is nice, but squashy. But he'll put up with it. #RustyBoots #DogsOnBlueSky
November 16, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Rusty has too many cushions. Someone put an extra one on his chair. Which is nice, but squashy. But he'll put up with it. #RustyBoots #DogsOnBlueSky
Rusty has a new coat. He may not look impressed, but this has a fleecy lining and zips on top rather than annoying him underneath. He went straight to the door ready for walkies, so we're calling it a win. Thanks #DoggyKings #RustyBoots #RustyFoxTerrier
November 15, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Rusty has a new coat. He may not look impressed, but this has a fleecy lining and zips on top rather than annoying him underneath. He went straight to the door ready for walkies, so we're calling it a win. Thanks #DoggyKings #RustyBoots #RustyFoxTerrier
