ClareRed

A lovely glimpse of the joy and comfort that Read for Good brings to children in hospitals through the power of books. Please watch, share and, if you can, help @readforgood.bsky.social bring more stories and smiles to children and families who need them most. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeWH...

First speakers announced for Meeting the Moment, a one day event for the culture sector on speaking up in troubled times. Wed 26 Nov 10:00, @wshed.bsky.social Am very EXCITED. Shares appreciated. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1356...

Really pleased to announce Meeting the Moment on 26 Nov - a one day event for culture leaders about speaking up in troubled times www.watershed.co.uk/news/standin...

This, from the Quakers, is a pretty good example of how to resist pressure from bigot lobbying groups. Effectively “we legally can allow trans people to use the loo, we morally should, and we tried it and nothing bad happened”

@belalugosisdad.bsky.social is there a good way to share something with you?

We have an amazing 1, 500 signatures from people and organisations at all scales across the UK. Just 24 hours left to go - please sign and share if you can.

Marching in gratitude for @juststopoil.bsky.social especially those who were arrested for their service to people and the planet

Calling all venues and clubs - the interim guidance from the EHRC on single sex spaces will have HUGE impact for you, your staff and customers. Please register your concern. My template email and contact details here - wshed-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/person...

NOW and FOREVER BBZ

Respect and love for all those who demonstrated outside @wshed.bsky.social against racism Today

I appreciate you coming to chat with me, for making your views really clear, listening and continuing to disagree with me. Let’s keep talking.

Democracy is not served by cancelling people you disagree with. Beat them with your arguments, positive policies and..for those politically motivated…your hard work getting the message out. Bear in mind some candidates will be less than happy walking up those 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ stairs and with an award winning 🚾 🤭

Here is a piece from our CEO @clarered.bsky.social on the WECA Mayoral Transport Hustings taking place today. In it Clare shares some context in response to public feedback (some are angry we haven't cancelled the event, others have expressed support). www.watershed.co.uk/articles/not...

Five things you might not know about PIP and a thread. 1) PIP is not a ‘benefit’ of disability, it’s welfare support to cover the additional costs of living with chronic illness or disability - medicine, transport, therapy, specialist equipment (and no, not all of these are available on the NHS)

In this article for @artsprofessional.co.uk, our CEO @clarered.bsky.social took the opportunity to witness the @britishcouncil.bsky.social 's work in India. www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...

So proud of RSC and Sarah Ellis for launching Lili today, a Macbeth-inspired video game made by New York-based iNK Stories. The RSC's first ever video game, Lili is a trailblazing vision set in contemporary Iran with Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth at the centre. www.rsc.org.uk/news/macbeth...

Happy UK toilet of the year day to those who celebrate. Thoughts and prayers with all those shortlisted www.watershed.co.uk/news/watersh...

We are planning some changes to our open plan offices and we need some areas for zoom calls and for quiet, focus. We cant really afford fancy pods - what are you using? What have you seen that works? Thinking seriously about garden sheds LOL.

Meanwhile back on twitter.... Am not missing the terfs, but did get a good laugh from someone in the @wshed.bsky.social office mishearing and thinking we were starting a group for women who hate stairs.

Yesterday i read a very beautiful piece of writing on eels. It explores home, magnetism, the beauty of nature, queerness and the absolute weirdness of Freud. You might like it ecotonemagazine.org/nonfiction/t...

Thank god. Was worried this would still be on X.

Back in the ruined place I used to do a regular post called Best Thing On The Worldwide Web. I got to number 680 odd before I left. This video has made me want to start it again.

Last day on Twitter / X for @wshed.bsky.social. Please support us in this conscious uncoupling by giving Watershed a follow and a boost - SO much of our business has come through that channel its a bit scary. www.watershed.co.uk/news/so-long...

If you run an indie or community web service of some kind and are worried about the incoming Online Safety compliance duties, we’ve put together a @carefultrouble.bsky.social mailing list and been in touch with Ofcom to see if they’ll do some engagement buttondown.com/indie-and-co...

My job is 57% delay repay RN.

Great DCMS event at Bristol Beacon today. Lisa Nandy and @davidolusoga.bsky.social talking about inclusion and power structures in the creative industries. Struck by the notion of moral license - those who think they are doing good are least likely to scrutinise themselves