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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A happy and a sad night - leaving 20 years of Cornish living behind for a bit. Kids crabbing, dogs swimming, books being written and now a new chapter begins. Thank you for being in our heart and soul, you beautiful county.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hold them close, fellow mammas; it’s all gone in the blink of an eye. I hope I’m lucky enough to know my girl when she’s my age. I’ll remind her of the time we’d been shopping for 5 hours in a heatwave and I said I needed to sit down a minute with a hot flush. And she told me it was all in my head.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you’re stuck in an office this Monday afternoon, I’m sorry. We’re v busy too.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

First time I’ve seen my two books together in the wild! Ok, one out in the wild, one not just yet but it’s happening. A Woman’s Guide to Mansplaining - for any woman who’s ever been mansplained (so, any woman). And/or the most passive aggressive gift ever. Pre-order here: linktr.ee/AWomansGuide...

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Dutch officially taking the shame out of women’s anatomy (and other fun linguistic facts you didn’t know you needed).

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

For anyone whose face/personality takes a little longer to wake up each day, as the years roll by…

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last tickets for Aylesbury this coming Saturday 26th September - 10 miles away from where I was born! So if you don’t like me, blame Aylesbury (or more specifically, Swanbourne). callybeaton.com/live/ @aylesburywaterside.bsky.social

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In a world that’s going to sh*t, it’s the little things in life that can make us happy. My favourite mansplain hack…

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I worked for MTV in the 90s, agencies in the 00s, Film & TV in the 2010s. In the 2020s, I am measuring out collagen powder on a smooth, non-porous surface on a Tuesday night. Menopause’s Walter White.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Dachshunds don’t do stairs. That’s what Dutch bicycle ramps are for.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

More Dutch sayings, from Amsterdam with love. (En een cameo van Jeff 🐾 )

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What midlife women are thinking when they let themselves go. We haven’t stopped caring; we’ve stopped caring what you think. Love from Gen X women everywhere.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

My London > Amsterdam road trips would be a lot less fun without my chauffeur.

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Jo Caulfield @jocaulfield.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Save The Date!! 💚✌️ london.thecomedystore.co.uk/event/big-lo...

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

F*ck, am I glad I’m menopausal and single.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Jeff - wind in his sails, joy in his soul, ready to take off with his little Dumbo ears.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Back on tour from tomorrow - getting back into it after a break is a tad nerve-wracking. But this is my favourite ever show by far & I’ll be very sad to be laying it to rest at the end of the year. It’s being filmed in London on 20th October - handful of tix left. Others selling fast! See you there?

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Jeff! How to lose 20 years, two degrees and a Doctorate in Philosophy in two hours.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

One of the earliest examples of mansplaining: the 16th century fight of the clitoris. You’re welcome.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Anyone who has ever complained about London Underground, complain no more.

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Jo Caulfield @jocaulfield.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Right, I’m going to shut up about it because I’ve just hit £5,000. THANK YOU SO MUCH 💚❤️💚❤️

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m a Gen X woman. I’ve ridden motorbikes, jumped out of planes, run companies, survived the pre-MeToo era, birthed/raised two humans. Yet never in 57 years have I managed to put in my toast for just a bit longer because it’s not quite done enough and not burn the F out of it.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

More Dutch sayings I love - from cows to willies (with a cameo from Jeff 🐾 ).

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Donating blood doesn’t make you good at selfies but one pint can save up to three lives - and it’s the quickest way I know to yummy free snacks, a nice lie-down and a big old dose of smug. What could be nicer than that? Find out more here: www.blood.co.uk

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Peggy and Jeff. Let’s all be them, instead of us.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Gloria Steinem - who despite all she stood for and achieved, her tireless support of womankind and humanity, had a lifetime fielding questions about her sexuality and whether she regretted not having kids. May it be the longest time before we lose anymore beloved female icons. Go well, Gloria.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If anyone needs someone to confidently address some wine glasses, I’m your gal.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Leaving an event at the Houses of Parliament last night - me and Andy Burnham* last to leave the building.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Noooo. Not Gloria Steinem too. If I believed in heaven, I’d be thinking it’s a pretty cool, feminist, philanthropic place right now. Go well, brilliant Gloria.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

38% of men believe that, with the right nutrition and training, they could compete in the 2028 Olympics. Wonder how many of them overlap with the 12% who think they could take a point off Serena Williams in a tennis match? It’s about 100% time women were in charge.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

On being told I was a midlife influencer, a man I met earlier said he’d never heard of me, then: ‘Guess there was a gap in the market & you fell into it’. Funny how (some) men think that if a woman can do it, it must be easy. Took me over half a century to find my voice - mindfully, not by accident.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Inside the emperor’s new manosphere…

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Only one thing better than kids returning to the empty nest…

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Lovely getting to share a stage with the wonderful Emma B at CarFest today. Who knew we’d be wearing the same hat?* *I did.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Mansplaining: a public service announcement. You’re welcome.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

While we’re still reeling from the news about Dolly, let’s take a beat to celebrate Bette and all the other badass women still v much with us.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

First gig in a month last night, having taken August out to work on new book. Loved being back but felt like doing a couch to 5k when I’m normally a marathon runner (or at least a fast 10k).

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dutch sayings I love, from rusty arses to limp dicks.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I bloody loved that woman. When I think about Making America Great Again, it’s more Dolly’s we need, never mind losing one. Go well, you glorious woman. Our hearts will be aching for a long while.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Was hoping we might get her for President in 2028, not lose her in 2026. Dolly Parton had more wit, grace and wisdom in her little finger than many of the men who are running the world put together. 80, yet still she left early. How we will miss you, wondrous woman.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

29 years ago today, I met this amazing tiny person for the very first time. Eighteen months later, we knew animals were going to be your thing and, god love you, you have never wavered. Lucky animals, having you in their lives every day; and even luckier us. Happy Birthday, my son. How we love you.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Broken clogs, made of sugar and other Dutch wonder - fresh from Amsterdam.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Bit of Dutch literalism, straight from Amsterdam…

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Anyone not in the mood for the weekend, here’s Jeff as a puppy, doing his own sweet thing.

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Cally Beaton @callybeaton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another writing day, glued to my desk.

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