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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Is this #ProofOfCat or “proof that cat is having existential crisis”

A tabby and white cat is lying on a woollen blanket. Her paws are stretched out in front of her but her head is to the side, face down into the blanket, as if she despairs at the world.

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frank n furter @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The Bear started a community canteen called Cegin Hedyn & every Christmas Day it provides a *free* lunch to anyone who wants or needs it, no questions asked, up to 120 people, dine in or takeaway. chuck a tenner here towards it? localgiving.org/fundraising/...

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Christmas Day Lunch Appeal | Localgiving

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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

“I grew up in care, not prison. I say it like a fact, like my phone number, recited without thinking. But none of that matters, because they want an answer. ‘So, what did you do wrong?’” This is a great piece of writing by @matt-taylor.bsky.social

underclasshero.substack.com

“So, what did you do wrong?” | Lyric Essay

November 2025 is the first National Care Leavers Month, so here is a piece about the question I get asked most when people find out I grew up in care.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Are you a transgender uni student currently studying in the UK? Take part in this survey forming part of the research looking at how the Supreme Court ruling might influence the experiences of transgender people studying in Higher Education. Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk

A poster with pale pink background and a drawing of three people embracing surrounded by the trans flag. There is writing in blue promoting a survey that says "Take part in a 20 minute questionnaire exploring, How might the Supreme Court ruling influence the experiences of transgender people studying in higher education (HE). We want to hear from you if you are a transgender student; You are currently studying at a UK university; You are over 18; You are based in the UK; You have heard about the Supreme Court ruling; You are not currently seeking therapy. We especially want to hear from trans Black people and trans people of colour who are currently at university. Got a question? Email Samantha directly: S23006415@mail.glyndwr.ac.uk".

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Don’t mind me, just watching this on a loop.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Very much this. I’m often at my very calmest when I listen to or watch the very loudest bands.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I’m very wary of recommending that anyone should/shouldn’t do a PhD, but this looks really cool. The @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social and the universities have done such an amazing job so far, and they continue to discover more and display it in such an engaging way.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Don’t recommend putting your back out just before a strongwoman competition. I was looking forward to picking up the heavy things and right now I can’t even bend to reach said heavy things without pain.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I wish our Peej paid anywhere near this much attention when we put the theremin near her.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This night was one of the all time greats

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Saturday? @nathysg.bsky.social, @fortitudevalley.bsky.social, @thejustjoans.bsky.social and others in Cambridge. Tonight? Kneecap in Cardiff. Now? The need for much sleep. (Gigs are good, aren’t they?)

Nathy SG and band playing at The Blue Moon in Cambridge. There is a red curtain behind them, multicoloured fairy lights and pride bunting.

Fortitude Valley playing at The Blue Moon in Cambridge. There is a red curtain behind them, multicoloured fairy lights and pride bunting.

Katie and David of The Just Joans playing at The Blue Moon in Cambridge. There is a red curtain behind them, multicoloured fairy lights and pride bunting.

Kneecap playing at the Depot in Cardiff. Massive screens show song lyrics. The lighting is pink, red and blue.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Ah, time to crack out a bit of Brakes is it? youtu.be/9Fwu73VoJZA?...

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Cheney

YouTube video by Brakes - Topic

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

You’re right, Peej, it is a very hard life. #ProofOfCat

A close up of a tabby and white cat’s head, lying on a blue and yellow blanket. Her head is slumped to one some and her eyes look sad, as though she is contemplating the pain of existence.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This was such a bittersweet newsletter to receive; @rachelhendry.bsky.social’s j’adore le plonk emails arriving was always a highlight, but the zine will no doubt be a delight 👌

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Never normally feel like I am missing out by not having fully noise cancelling headphones. But I’ve spent the past 90 minutes on a train with a bunch of football fans getting louder and LOUDER AND LOUDER and aaaarrrrgggggghhhggggggngbngnggggg

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

And the reason for being in the Barbican… @psbhq.bsky.social matinee with the London Contemporary Orchestra. Absolutely stunning.

Public Service Broadcasting on stage with the London Contemporary Orchestra at the Barbican, as seen from the circle. They’re performing Go!

Public Service Broadcasting on stage with the London Contemporary Orchestra at the Barbican, as seen from the circle. They’re performing Gargarin and there are two people in full space suits dancing at the front of the stage.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Well look who’s in pride of place at the Barbican gift shop! Nice work @desfitzgerald.bsky.social

Multiple copies of Des Fitzgerald’s book, “The city of today is a dying thing”, on show in the Barbican Centre’s gift shop.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Peej does not understand hospital corridor but will mlem for you nonetheless

A tabby and white cat is sitting on black tiles staring up at the camera. She is wide-eyed and vacant, and her tongue is sticking out a little - a fact she seems completely unaware of. It should also be noted that she has a collection of fine, long whiskers.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

If you want catharsis then an evening with @lessavyfav.bsky.social is the best you can get. Some of the greatest to ever do it.

Les Savy Fav on stage at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. The lighting is green and the only thing to stand out is Tim Harrington’s orange short which says “I’m in Miami, bitch”

Tim Harrington of Les Savy Fav accosts my partner during the Les Savy Fav set. Afterwards my partner says “he licked my teeth”. (He did not feel violated by this)

Les Savy Fav on stage at Clwb Ifor Bach, later on their set. At this stage Tim Harrington is wearing red y-fronts and a black lace cape.

My face after Tim Harrington put “vampire blood” on it (or “cat’s blood”, or, as we suspect, “that B12 spray that looks like blood”

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

This was such an excellent show. Our vertigo-inducing seats also offered a brilliant birds-eye view of Neil’s theatrics in Our Mutual Friend.

The Divine Comedy on stage at Bristol Beacon, as seen from seats high above the stage.

Bird’s eye view of Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy, lying on the floor in front of the audience, as he acts out elements of the song “Our Mutual Friend”

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Small joy to get to the end of the working week: tea from my Star Trek mug (and yes, I am wrapped in a blanket, it’s cold ok?)

A blonde, white woman in glasses, wrapped in a yellow blanket with bees on and drinking from a blue mug. The mug is a replica of those in Quark’s bar in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. “Come to Quark’s! Quark’s is fun. Come right now Don’t walk - run!” Is written on the base of the mug.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Am very lucky to have access to all these things, but giving blood, having a lengthy hospital appointment including bloods being taken, and having a flu jab in the space of 3 days has left me pretty wiped.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Cheekface was right, quick touch all the dogs!

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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...

willhaywardwales.substack.com

Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly

These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Well that’s in my head now (compliment)

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Delighted that I get a @walesgoespop.bsky.social as a birthday present next year!

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Is it just me, or does this belong on some Twilight Sad artwork…

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

These are still going if anyone fancies watching @allodarlin.bsky.social tonight!

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

@fikarecordings.com don’t know if you have a wait list or anything!

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Anyone in need of 2x @allodarlin.bsky.social tickets for London (EArtH) tomorrow? Gimme a shout. Gutted that we can’t make it anymore.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Started the next step in my roller derby journey and am attempting to learn to ref. It’s damn hard. As seen in these photos showing 1) nervous laughter and 2) sheer panic/no thoughts.

Three roller derby referees pictured against a wall of yellow bleachers. One is seriously doing some refereeing. The other two are laughing; one in a casual fashion, the other in a very nervous fashion. I am the latter.

A photograph of a roller derby jam. In the middle of the shot you can see a referee - me - staring blankly at the track trying to remember to have thoughts. Just any thoughts.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Thanks to @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social for this package and kickstarting my plans to read at least SOME things that aren’t serious, work-related non-fiction. Bonus Peej for #ProofOfCat purposes.

A tabby cat is sleeping on a duvet printed with colourful foliage. She is “posing” next to two books by Tom Cox, along with two postcards and a bookmark.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

An incredibly long shot, but does anyone have any leads on accessible accommodation for a medium-term rent (6 months) in New York? Would need lifts, wheelchair access, hoists etc.

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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

*taps sign*

LIFEHACK:
IF ANY'SOLUTION' TO A
COMPLEX AND NUANCED
ISSUE' IS DECLARED TO
BE "PREGNANT WOMEN
AREN'T EXPERIENCING
ENOUGH PAIN", YOU
SHOULD DEFINITELY
IGNORE IT

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america’s local band cheekface @cheekface.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

“straight line was a lie” by @thebeths.bsky.social

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Always a delight to watch @thebeths.bsky.social, even more so in a beautiful venue like Manchester’s Albert Hall. (Forever jealous of the venues here and yes it is my fault for moving away)

The Beths performing on stage at the Albert Hall in Manchester, as viewed from the balcony

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Cheekface track played in the venue before @thebeths.bsky.social gig last night.

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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 20/09/2025

The “trans people in sport” discourse is flaring up again this morning. It’s the same question: do trans women have a biological advantage? (Notice how they erase trans men entirely.) Here’s my hot take: So what if they do? 🧵 [1/9]

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

If you need me I’ll just be admiring David Lynch’s house.

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Hannah / Baystacks @giantbaystacks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Repeatedly making this argument until it gains traction at work.

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

On the same day in the Telegraph:

The Telegraph

Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement

Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty

Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence

[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]

Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent

29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph

Money > Property > Second homes

How to avoid tax on your second home

From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net

[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]

Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer

29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Today in AI Is Not A Good Source For Learning About The World's Most Misunderstood Body Part, meet this ChatGPT gem. Funnily enough, we're actually going to talk about how most of this is kinda sorta right (for small values of right), as a cautionary tale about generative AI.

Screenshot of a reddit post: ChatGPT asked if I wanted a diagram of what's going on inside my pregnant belly.

A screenshot of ChatGPT's response. It is a side view of a foetus gestating in the uterus. The foetus is head-up with no umbilical cord or placenta. Behind the uterus is the rectum, which is unlabelled. Trailing down from between the rectum and spine, extending beneath the buttocks to the inner thigh is a yellow line labelled "pudendal nerve. At the front is an oval-shaped part labelled "cervix". And then we really struggle to image describe this bit. The uterus and the bladder are both attached to a single part which is long inside, then extends downwards into a penis with a single exist. This penis is labelled "rectum".

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