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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I am so shocked to hear this news. Bernadette was a dear and wonderful friend. I will be thinking of her tomorrowx

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Sue Marsh @suey2y.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It really is horrible :(

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Oh but they're too cute... Great premise btw. Would this be dark & brooding like Lantern & Candelight or whimsical like 'The Continuity Girl'

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Presume he'll fight foxes and eat rat liver?

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I can't understand this attitude. Fees came in a few years after I left uni and I was furious on behalf of the people who came after, and continue to be so.

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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Given the news about a certain nature writer’s new book, my brief discussion of truth in non-fiction here seems rather timely.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Sue Marsh @suey2y.bsky.social reminding us of a really great project we did, writing and failing in our attempt to get Starmer to listen to us...But, oh, how right Madame Sussex and Madame Oxford were...

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People & Planet @peopleandplanet.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Student campaigners made this happen! 🎉 This year, the rising tide of Fossil Free Careers campaigns secured commitments from 8 universities to stop platforming some of the most deadly and destructive industries on the planet. This is what student power looks like! 💪

Image shows collage of 8 universities. Text reads: Victory! 8 more universities ban oil, gas and mining recruitment

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Sue Marsh @suey2y.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

It really is, do listen!!. Decriminalising drugs isn't "nuts" #Labour. It's a public health issue. "The "War on Drugs" is the biggest policy failure of the last 50 years" PJs Story open.substack.com/pub/undercla... Please read, share and subscribe

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Well done @manmetuni.bsky.social for taking 1st place due to sustainable practice, divestment from fossil fuel and border industries, and banning of fossil free recruiters.Glad to see one of my unis @lsepress.bsky.social make the top 20, sadly the other @york.ac.uk has a long way to go from 79th.

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Sue Marsh @suey2y.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I am it's true. Looks like I'm going to need a LOT of followers pretty quick though, lol

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Excellent news, Sue Marsh is writing again. Underclass looks to be a substack worth following underclass.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

underclass.substack.com

Welcome to UNDERCLASS

An introduction

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Excellent news, Sue Marsh is writing again. Underclass looks to be a substack worth following underclass.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

underclass.substack.com

Welcome to UNDERCLASS

An introduction

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Ugh, I am so sorry this happened to you x

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

She's the author of the book.It is pretty standard to refer to the author of the book by their surname in an article and it's clear to most readers which Winn they're referring to.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I'd buy one...Maybe suggest to Defend our Juries or We do not Comply who are leading the protests against this!

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

She's being referred to by the surname she gave herself

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

The return of Sure Start! Hooray one tiny little improvement.

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Scott Pack @meandmybigmouth.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

An idea that I am posting here in case peer pressure forces me to do something about it. A t-shirt design, using the Palestine Action font and colours, that reads: CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IS NOT TERRORISM Proceeds going to Palestinian charities. Might be someone better placed to do it than me.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Ha. Nice to find you here on Bluesky and your wit as keen as ever.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

It's not gossip though. It's my sincere response to a well evidenced article. And as I said in my last message, I do. All the time. It is possible to be interested in more than one thing on social media.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Erm yes, I have been a peace activist for 35 years, run a monthly Women in Black vigil, was convicted of criminal damage at Downing Street Christmas before last & talk about it constantly on twitter/FB where I post daily. But I'm also a writer & I believe writers should tell the truth.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

It's not hearsay when a journalist can evidence legal documents they have seen. It may be a good book but it's a lie and that's what people are upset about.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

She and her husband took out a loan from his relative, but when that relative went bust, the debt was transferred and then they lost the house. So it is relevant because she said the book was true but that's a lie. Also her husband's miraculous recovery seems suspect.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I said legal documents not arguments. In the book she said they lost the house because of a business deal gone wrong and they couldn't get the right document to the court in time. The article has evidence she was arrested for theft, ran away, her lawyer offered to settle for dropped charges...

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

If you read the article there are legal documents that verify the allegations, and she then wrote a different story casting herself in the light of victim. I'm just shocked because I loved that book.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I feel a bit stupid now that I think about it. But when I read TSP, not knowing much about the condition, I did think it a bit strange, but that I have seen a couple of people surprisingly get better from serious illness, so put it down to that. I didn't even think of the ableist trope to my shame.

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Mike Tomlinson @miketqub.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

'This isn’t an operation – it’s a cremation: one with the ultimate goal of eradicating not just Palestinian life in Gaza, but Palestinian identity altogether.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.com

Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi

If you don’t trust Palestinians, maybe you’ll trust Google Maps. Satellite imagery shows the extent of the devastation

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Every writer needs a reader like you! There still seem to be some available on the horrible website which I try to avoid but needs must...

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Thank you that's so kind! I think it's still possible to get copies...

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Jodie Bez @jodiebez.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Feeling a bit groggy today as I stayed up far too late reading the brilliant Echo Hall by @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social … what an absorbing tale of how war impacts upon families - I really enjoyed the parallel histories! #BookSky 💙📚

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Wow! Thank you. The book is out of print(& trying to do something about that) so am very happy to still have readers!

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I think you and I were early birds here, nice to say hi again

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I'm still in the other place but popping up here again to say hi...Anyone out there?

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 01/01/2024

Hiya! Haven't been here for a while!

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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

Ilkley and environs! I am in you! And even better/worse, on Saturday I’ll be nattering on about flying things.

ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

65. Lev Parikian: Taking Flight - Ilkley Literature Festival

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Stephanie Bretherton @brethertonwords.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

Our pleasure!

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

Really proud we're doing this: the @financialtimes.com is launching a WhatsApp channel which provides free-to-read, English language coverage of what's going on in Israel and Palestine during this conflict: stay informed, free of disinfo, and avoid doomscrolling! www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

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Financial Times Israel-Hamas news

WhatsApp Channel Invite

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BookwormVaught - Dr Anna Vaught @bookwormvaught.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

Do come to the launch next week; @renardpress.bsky.social on Instagram Live 1800 BST My first teaching text - writing a book when you think you can’t. X

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

I have the delight of peak berry on the neighbour's bush which means ALL the birds have come to play...blue and coal tits, chiff chaff, robin, wren, blackbirds, sparrows, and black caps! All from my office window. Best and easiest birdwatching of the year.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

We're just at the point where it turns out he knows French & Russian. Beautiful.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

It's such a lovely show, and it works because the team have ALL that Horrible Histories experience together so their mutual affection in real life underpins the affection of the characters for each other.

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 14/10/2023

Oh my. Farewell to glorious Piper Laurie.

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Virginia Moffatt @aroomofmyown1.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

On a rewatch of #Detectorists - love that Lance's dream holiday would be Dorset.

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