Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 11/01/2025I’ve just watched the last Vera 😢 I read all the Ann Cleeves books and watched all the TV productions. And now it’s ended. As all good things have to but I’m bereft and sad 000
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 03/01/2025No way! One of the girls I taught in 6th form gained an Olympic gold medal for rowing AND has been honoured with an MBE!!! Amazing Lauren!!!! 020
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 03/01/2025I’m in India on holiday and it’s astonishingly wonderful. We’ve had loads of people asking to take photos with us 🤷♀️ but the best bit was a group of girls on a school trip. I heard this voice behind me, “Aunty?” I turned round and they were all excited and giggly and were overjoyed to talk to me… 120
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Delete “education system” and insert culture, life, everything … 110
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Some good proposals here. open.substack.com/pub/timleuni...open.substack.comWhat to do about towns in England.A longer read for Christmas 110
Reposted by Helen MacWill Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 20/12/2024I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: possibly the most underreported story on earth is how Elon Musk, who not just the richest man on the planet but also puppeteering the US government, is actively talking to and promoting completely unabashed Nazis through his personal media platform 281529481
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 17/12/2024My cousin’s cat. Plays havoc with your tree decorations #reasonsnottokeepacat 000
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 16/12/2024My cousin’s cat. Plays havoc with your tree decorations #reasonsnottokeepacat @rebeccasmith.bsky.social 110
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Hit me with some great books to read please. I like drama , action and murder mysteries 000
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Got a solid 9 hours sleep last night on the first night of my holidays. Phew! Term is done. 020
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Can accounts I’ve blocked still see things I’ve written? 000
Reposted by Helen MacMuppet Wiki @muppetwiki.com · 03/12/2024Did you know?... Just as Kermit the Frog is the "actor" who played Bob Cratchit in The Muppet Christmas Carol, two "actors" named Miranda and Melinda played Betina and Belinda Cratchit, despite not having been previously established Muppets. 1797
Reposted by Helen MacAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 03/12/2024(ON A WALKING TOUR OF LONDON) TOUR GUIDE: This is the spot where, in 2019, someone threw a pound coin clear across the Thames TOURIST: How is that even possible? TOUR GUIDE: Your money went further back then 1051447
Reposted by Helen MacAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 02/12/2024This picture I made will bring you joy (you have my word)... 18638126
Reposted by Helen MacGeoff Norcott @geoffnorcott.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Massive away win for the little fella. 573583979607
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 01/12/2024What’s worse than going out in an early round of Whamageddon? Going away for Christmas so you won’t see the Gavin and Stacey Finale, that’s what 😭😭😭 010
Reposted by Helen MacHappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 30/11/2024It's not just the best film version, it's better than the original text because Scrooge ends up sitting down with Bob and not his awful relatives. Dickens must be kicking himself for getting it so wrong, and not including singing fruit. 2468493
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 29/11/2024I am very encouraged by this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMPs back proposals to legalise assisted dyingIn the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275. 010
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 28/11/2024So I’ve got a new car. And to celebrate and introduce him to my life I’ve been playing some “banging choons” whilst driving. I’ve got some fab playlists… And She Sells Sanctuary by The Cult came up. Bloody hell, how good is it???!!! 010
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 28/11/2024They don’t show when the supervillain gets invited into the president’s cabinet either 000
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 28/11/2024What proportion of students at your school have a SEND? I’m wondering if mine is typical or different 100
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 26/11/2024The genius that is Sweep. As good as Eric Morecombe. youtu.be/MqcinlOYIyc?...youtu.beThe Sooty Show - 'Sweeps Greatest Moments 'YouTube video by TheSootyShow15 000
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 26/11/2024I was not expecting this one. Yet another #reasonsnottokeepacat @rebeccasmith.bsky.social 200
Reposted by Helen MacAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 24/11/2024EINSTEIN: “I’ve finally finished my theory about space” EINSTEIN’S EDITOR: “About time too” 1135550
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 24/11/2024I’m making progress on my marking. Well done me. I might be mostly up to date by Wednesday evening 🤞🏼 I’ve also achieved a swim today. Finally I feel like I’ve made progress towards a work life balance. It took a change of school though 010
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 24/11/2024My heart literally hurts so bad for this man. How are people so cruel? 'Refused service yet again with my guide dog - I'm done speaking out' www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.com'Refused service again with my guide dog, I'm done speaking out'Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues. 000
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 23/11/2024I’m watching Strictly. Fire is lit. Glass of wine. Having a lovely evening 140
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 22/11/2024I moved to North Yorkshire in the summer. Musings- it’s darker here than darn Sarf (I was only in the Midlands but still) And wetter And blinkin 🥶 120
Reposted by Helen MacAdam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024A list of bands in order of efficacy: 3. Placebo 2. The Cure 1. Prevention 476241583036
Helen Mac @helenupnorth.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Busy busy! Spent all day on a First Aid course yesterday with very few breaks filled by 6th form open evening. Then mad busy day today. I’m pooped! 000