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Fiona Davidson

@finonad.bsky.social
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Lover of books, arts and culture, cats. Comms bod at Arts Council England but views my own.

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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Announcing the recipients of the #TheatreBreakthroughFund! 🎭 £2 million has been awarded to nine Black, Asian and ethnically diverse theatre makers across the North of England to support ambitious new work, collaborations and innovation in theatre-making. Find out more: bit.ly/4xsxVUY
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Find out more about the Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North).
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Agree but I think she’s done a good job of continuing the characters’ stories without it being jarring in another voice
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Just read The Golden Hours and really enjoyed it - fears not realised 😀
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Very happy to be a librocubicularist
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Holly Brockwell @hollyqueenofspayeds.com · 21/08/2026
If you've ever thought 'man, cat rescue looks like hard work,' please please sign this. Before we become one of those countries with sickly stray cats breaking your heart on every corner
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Petition: Introduce a national strategy to tackle the cat overpopulation and rescue crisis
This strategy should seek to expand affordable neutering, support overwhelmed rescue centres, strengthen responsible pet ownership education, and review measures to reduce irresponsible breeding and cat abandonment.
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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 19/08/2026
How can community storytelling help boost people’s confidence in sharing books? We're collaborating with Knowsley Council and local families to explore this as part of our #ReadingRights campaign with @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social. Read the full story: bit.ly/4ghd1RY
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Happiest of Birthdays Daphne!! Cromwell hopes you enjoy all the ham 😻
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I’m intrigued but am always nervous when someone carries on the work of another author. On the other hand, it could be great! 🤞
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Yes - haven’t they heard of colour?!
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
What a depressing house 😬
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I’m not a historian (though have a history degree) but Lady Cromwell would be delighted to appear on your podcast
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
MY fan 🥵😼
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
What a lovely dress - you look fab!
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Bad Cat is rather handsome
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Will "Number 10 North" have a cat? How has this question not been raised yet.
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Crom agrees that the internet is made of cats
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I’ve just been introduced to the deliciously dark Celia Fremlin by @afahynes.bsky.social - delighted that I’ve now got her backlist to enjoy 📚
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thank you Daphne. However, Crom must go to the vet this morning so we cannot cancel Tuesday in our house 😿
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I can remember seeing the first 2 Star Wars films as a double bill one Sat afternoon at school - which was so unusual. Do you remember having to go for a walk every Saturday, come rain or shine?
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I made a cushion cover from one of mum mum’s 60s dresses
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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend money is so important to so many people
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Franglaise @franglaise.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
This is the news I’m here for
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Introducing the Go All In campaign, which is all about helping people of every ability discover a love of reading! 📖 Our interim Director of Literature, James Urquhart, shares more about why this matters and how we’re getting involved: bit.ly/40jZjq5 #Literature
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James Urquhart, our interim Director of Literature talks about the National Year of Reading.
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Cromwell has wrapped herself up like a burrito for her mid-morning nap. Rather wish I could do the same.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
We are proud to see one of our National Portfolio Organisations, Full of Noises, in The Guardian! Full of Noises is an experimental music and Arts centre based in Barrow-in-Furness, and they've shared their story with The Guardian. Have a read > buff.ly/wkHyZuI
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Absolute chills
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Abi Hynes @afahynes.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
I'm running an online masterclass all about voice and dialogue in short fiction for @writershq.bsky.social at 7pm on Wednesday 18th March! Tickets are on sale now - do book a place if you'd like to join me. writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ma...
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How Voice Works in Short Fiction with Abi Hynes - Writers' HQ
Get excited about making your dialogue shine. A generative hour long workshop exploring how to make your fictional dialogue *great*
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
This is sad - I was the publicist for his book The Heart Of India and he was really interesting and great company. Very much old-school as you say.
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Cromwell concurs - especially if you tickle her tummy 😻
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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Relationship Manager and lead cultural development work, manage a team, and drive strategic priorities for Arts Council England. Hybrid role based in Manchester. Apply by 11 January 👇 buff.ly/FFzfBes
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I haven’t been for a very long time but remember an excellent team Christmas lunch here in the 90s when I worked in Kensington. Very sad
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
What a joy to receive this for Christmas. Bravo @rachelparris.bsky.social - a treat for all Austen fans
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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I missed #Caturday but this cat belongs on your timeline regardless of the day!
A grumpy, round looking cat with a stern expression. The caption reads: "This cat looks like it runs a whole city with an iron fist in the 1800s."
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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
🎄#GothicAdvent #Caturday
Victorian  Christmas cards, cats in dresses and swathed in napkins sit around a table in a dining room with paintings on the wall, a cat at the head of the table, sat on a stool, has a mouse in its jaws, on the table are plates and a large knife. ‘* A HEARTY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! *’
Round your table may there be every kind of jollity
• Marred by no "cat"astrophe. *’
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I’ve just read this and agree with @sarramanning.bsky.social - especially as someone who was at boarding school in the early 80s. A great read.
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Pantomime is “an absolute bedrock” for regional theatre. ✨ This BBC article, featuring Arts Council England CEO, Darren Henley, highlights how panto builds audiences, supports local venues and gives many families their first theatre experience. Read or listen 👇 buff.ly/aXzRVWH
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Pantomime is the bedrock of regional theatre, says Arts Council
Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
A lovely surprise to see @daphnethecat.com as a question in The Guardian quiz this morning. Just don’t tell her I got the answer wrong @katebevan.com
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
I keep hearing that we need to ‘socialise’ something with the team - I have no idea what it means
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Ballet Shoes @nationaltheatre.org.uk was just as magical as I hoped it would be
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Harry Wallop @harrywallop.co.uk · 02/12/2025
Great culture can save lives. Literally. Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard
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Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Are you a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work? We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇 buff.ly/MjwaSsk Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje © Smart Banda
A Black, female actor performs on stage. Red strips of fabric hang behind her as part of the set, and she holds a large round bowl. Her eyes are closed.
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
One for you @afahynes.bsky.social
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Happy Smol Paul Day - Cromwell has donated her pocket money in his honour
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Amanda @pandamoanimum.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
My nemesis in cardigan wearing weather.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
England cricket fans at 6am England cricket fans at 9.45am
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This always a lovely festive thing to do (even if it is only November!) 📚🎄
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Fiona Davidson @finonad.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Morning Daphne. Crom is going to the vet this morning as she has a manky eye 😿
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Hang it in the Louvre; I hear there's room... (Photo @aaronscott_dp)
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