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It is very raining!

I love this!

"a distinctively British approach to artificial intelligence"

My lovely neighbour has not only picked up our bins (again), he’s tied them together in a square to stop them blowing over again, but so they can still be opened to put rubbish/recycling in.

Things I have inadvertently stockpiled: Yarn Fabric Knitting & sewing paraphernalia Books Notebooks Notecards Tote bags Dust and fluff

The #ClocksGoBack tonight in the UK, so here’s perhaps my fave episode of You’re Dead To Me about the fascinating history of timekeeping www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Marcia Hutchinson was born in Bradford. After studying at Oxford she became a solicitor then set up educational publisher Primary Colours. Her debut The Mercy Step came out in 2025. It won the Discover Prize at the 2026 Bookseller Awards. And was Shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction.

Yay!! ✨New offer!✨Every month I interview brilliant ‘noticers’ from writers and artists to musicians and architects and it’s free to trial. I’m SO excited by this month's interviewee, the fabulous painter @leemadgwick.bsky.social Read why Lee does what he does here: www.patreon.com/MirandaKeeli...

Berry palette 🍒

Reminder that if you need the whistles part of this equation, go to linktr.ee/3Dwhistles and we will send you between 100-3000 whistles (more if you need them) for absolutely free in the United States.

Sharna Jackson is a best-selling author who writes across books, games & immersive experiences. Her debut, High-Rise Mystery, won Best Book for Younger Readers at the 2020 Waterstones Book Prize. Her latest is The Street Art Mystery. Sharna lives on a ship in Rotterdam. @sharnajackson.com

Question of the day: why is there a pair of (worn) socks in my handbag?

Claire Linney is a middle grade children’s author who has become a go-to for diverse book recommendations. A lifelong reader, she is passionate about advocating for diverse representation in literature & championing Black British history. @clairelinney.bsky.social

Courttia Newland is the author of nine books including his debut, The Scholar. As a screenwriter he has co-written two episodes of BBC series Small Axe. A collection of essays, The Art of Opposition, was published in July 2026. Courttia has a Ph.D in Creative Writing from Kingston University.

Calling anyone who lives near #Bath, #Wiltshire or #Somerset: Dorothy House has a spectacular light installation from now until the end of December. It's free, but of course all donations are very welcome. I'm really looking forward to going. www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/get-involved...

Taken 21st October 2024. Go to your library, put in today's date (not year), pick a photo, edit / don't edit and post.

Lola Jaye is a critically acclaimed author & psychotherapist. Born & raised in London, her 2022 novel The Attic Child was nominated for The Jhalak Prize & shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards. While The Manual for Good Wives was shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2026. @lolajaye.bsky.social

Disabled people should not have to choose between being active & financial security! New research reveals how fear of losing benefits is preventing Disabled people from being physically active. Read the story here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dismant...

Join us at our event this week on #DismantlingTheActivityTrap on Thursday 22nd October. Sign up to the event 👇 tinyurl.com/4ba7n9cz

Shani Akilah is an award-winning author from London. Her debut collection, For Such a Time as This has been optioned for TV. She has a master’s in African Studies from the University of Oxford. In 2024, the Shani Akilah Library opened in Woolwich. @shaniakilah.com

Gail Carriger Interviews Steampunk Author Naomi Eselojor gailcarriger.com/2026/10/13/e...

Former Oxford Rhodes scholar Dr Abdul El-Sayed has gone viral with a video in which he defends the US Constitution and its protection for freedom of religion. Dr El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for senator in Michigan. Here he discusses implicit assumptions and bias in politics.

A new wave of Ukrainian refugees is asking for shelter in the UK, as conditions in Ukraine worsen. Oxford-based aid worker, campaigner and organiser Justin Robinson asks how people in Oxfordshire can help this Christmas. oxfordclarion.uk/ukraines-sec...

This was the perfect cosy, comforting read for a day resting while feeling grotty and snotty!

Nadine Matheson is a writer & former criminal defence lawyer. She’s the author of the Inspector Anjelica Henley series, that began with the bestselling, The Jigsaw Man. Nadine is the chair of the Crime Writers Association & host of ‘The Conversation with Nadine Matheson Podcast’. @nadinematheson.com

I’ve never used Grindr but for those of you who do: important safety tip here.

Me messaging my aunt yesterday: I’m coming down with a cold, so I’m going to have a quiet weekend to try to fight it off. Me to myself this morning between coughing: But what if I cleaned and tidied the house from top to bottom. 🤦‍♀️

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you’re under absolutely no obligation to justify yourself to anyone if you choose to spend the entire weekend reading a good book, making multiple cups of tea, and indulging in a scandalous amount of cinnamon rolls.

“For decades, the right has set the boundaries for what Britain’s safety net can be. The conventional wisdom is change can only go one way: the benefits system can become more punitive and error-strewn, but never more compassionate or accurate.” Today’s col. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This is beautiful! Alt text version in the thread.

Add “for Tax Purposes” to a movie: Saving Private Ryan for Tax Purposes

Kit de Waal‘s debut My Name Is Leon won Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award 2017 and was adapted for TV in 2022. In 2020 Kit co-founded the Big Book Weekend. She is a Fellow of the RLS & patron of Prisoners Abroad. Kit runs creative writing course Writing Kit. Pic: Henry J Allen @kitdewaal.com

Yes, it's #buyastrangerabook day! @loudbasket.bsky.social is offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20! So, if there's a book in particular you're after, let us know. UK only

Yes!!!

Remi Kone is a British Nigerian Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated producer. She has worked on a number of well-known television dramas. Her first novel, INNOCENT GUILT, published in 2025. Her 2nd novel in the series, JUST KILL, was published in May this year.

Patrice Lawrence is the current Waterstones Children's Laureate, but her books range from picture books to her adult debut, SONG OF RESISTANCE. Her YA books have won many awards. Patrice has an MBE for Services to Literature & is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Pic: Sam Stephenson

This whole thread about ME/CFS!

This Weds eve I’ll be listing a collection of one-off necklaces made using these silver Victorian & Edwardian stamp holders,lockets, charms & smallest silver compass I’ve ever seen(next post👇🏼).Penultimate collection before🌲.To enquire/reserve click 💬 top R of my page: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...

Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds is urging local LGBT former service personnel affected by the LGBT Armed Forces ban to check out the Government’s LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme. The scheme offers financial awards and restorative measures to those impacted by the pre-2000 LGBT ban, & closes 12/12.

The Cowley Menopause Cafe celebrates its birthday next weekend, meeting on Saturday 17th October afternoon at the Cowley Library: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-...

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is a British-Nigerian charity worker turned author. Her debut novel, Yinka, Where is your Huzband? was selected by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala as a Literati book club pick. Lizzie was also shortlisted for a 2023 Diverse Book Award. The Re-Write is her 2nd novel.

The kids are ok.

Jendella Benson is a British-Nigerian writer and editor. Born in Nigeria, bred in Birmingham & now based in London, she’s the author of 2 novels – Hope & Glory and All That We’ve Got – and her short story, Kindling, was published in The Book of Birmingham. She’s working on her 3rd novel. @jendella

We're publishing new guidance to support trans people who do fieldwork (any work outside the office)! Now we need your help to get them seen so please share! inclusivefieldwork.leeds.ac.uk/trans/

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