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Elizabeth Bomberg @eebomberg.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

What an event. Riveting personal stories, poetry and scholarship. The redemptive power of arts is mistakable. Thank you to @edbookfest.bsky.social @kir-anderson.bsky.social @noellecobden.bsky.social @lady_unchained

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

'book groups or other literature-based activities also have considerable potential to support older adults’ wellbeing, through facilitating social interaction, integration and friendship' www.cilips.org.uk/public-libra... #LibrariesChangeLives

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The importance of public libraries for older adults: Supporting wellbeing later in life

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Fun Palaces @funpalaces.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Want to host a community event that’s full of creativity and connection? 🎨 Join us the free #FunPalaces workshop and learn how to bring people together through culture, science, and play! 📅 Tuesday 8th April 6pm - 8pm, The Albany SE8 Sign up now: www.tickettailor.com/events/funpa...

A diverse group of people, including women wearing hijabs, are gathered under a green canopy at an outdoor community event. They are seated around a table engaged in creative activities, such as knitting and arts and crafts.

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Graeae Theatre Company @graeaetheatre.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society. Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This too ☘️

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Noelle Cobden @noellecobden.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy IWD2025 to all the bloody brilliant women in my life. ❤️

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

It's #WorldBookDay next week, and I know a lot of your children want to go to school dressed as my characters. So here are my tips for dressing as Peanut Jones and her friends. Hope they are of use. Do send me any pictures of your charges in their outfits on the big day...

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied @yassmin.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I'm looking for FIVE GUEST WRITERS for my substack. Want to write something and have it reach thousands of the best readers out there? Kind, generous, thoughtful, considerate? This is your time! substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Mid-Week Links: 19 Feb 2025

also: write for this newsletter!

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 29/01/2025

Please vote for this great charity, helping orisiners connect with famiky through reading. And please share :) smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/solace...

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Solace and Connection Through Reading

This short film, created in conjunction with Media Trust and funded by The Crucible Foundation, showcases the work of PRG and is based on stories from…

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Noelle Cobden @noellecobden.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

This is just awful news. StreetReads is the most fantastic place, run by people trying their hardest to make the lives of those experiencing homelessness a little better. Please help if you can: uk.news.yahoo.com/library-home...

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Library for the homeless facing closure after sudden eviction

A ‘lifeline’ library and community space which offers services to around 200 homeless people in Edinburgh every week has sent out an urgent appeal after being evicted from its premises.

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Noelle Cobden @noellecobden.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

The wonderful Marjorie Lotfi enchanting the Ripple’s Friday Club with her poetry yesterday ❤️ Such a treat to witness.

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We Are Here Scotland @weareherescotland.com · 04/12/2024

📢 Launching a directory of Black and POC cultural professionals & creatives in Scotland! Over 100 talented individuals already featured. A free resource fostering connections & opportunities. Move beyond performative statements towards meaningful change Want to join? directory.weareherescotland.com

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Noelle Cobden @noellecobden.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

If you fancy supporting a brilliant social enterprise who in turn support young people I can highly recommend buying a delicious Christmas hamper from Scran Academy (there’s even free delivery if you’re in Edinburgh): www.scranacademy.com/shop

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SHOP | scranacademy

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Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I keep forgetting to add Alt text so this is a brilliant setting to check ✔️ in your 🦋 settings Please do share as, if you're like me, a wee nudge is sometimes necessary to remind us all 🙏

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