sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Such a good week: The amazing Ballet Black, RSC’s The Tempest, talk by Maggie O’Farrell and Frankie Goes to Hollywood at the Rep. Plus tennis on tv! 000
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialAmbassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 04/01/2026During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover. 16959083763
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 25/10/2025It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out. Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out. Then share. Thank you. secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...secure.cesvotes.comLog InWelcome to the National Trust 2025 voting website, hosted by independent voting service provider Civica Election Services. 48685504
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialHOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 03/10/2025Be Part of Britain's Weekend of HOPE 💛 hopenothate.org.uk/weekend-of-h... 316881
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 21/09/2025An interesting, nuanced play with great performances by Maxine Peake and Samuel Barnett, who played all the roles except Mary, including a killer Margaret Thatcher! 160
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing. 43709648737471
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 14/06/2025My third time seeing this gem. But nothing beats Peakies in Brum bab. 0100
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 02/06/2025www.threads.com/@ojstheatre/...threads.comOld Joint Stock Theatre (@ojstheatre) on Threads🎭✨ Say hello to the wild and whimsical stars of Wind in the Willows! 🕶️ Iona Crampton as the curious Mole 🛶 Elliot Craig as the river-loving Ratty 🦡 Katie Davies as the wise Badger 🚗 Bewlay Dean Stant... 050
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Went to see Megan Ellis as Muriel in Muriel’s Wedding, the musical, at the Curve Theatre, Leicester. 020
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 28/03/2025A stunning double bill by Ballet Black at Birmingham Rep last night. A Shadow Work is one of the best dance pieces I’ve seen in a long time. Catch it if you can. 150
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialPJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 25/02/2025Someone described using the uk arts for generative ai as fracking the creative industries. And yes. It is. 529387
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 12/02/2025This week’s treat: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Birmingham Hippodrome. 060
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 06/02/2025A fun evening to lighten the current gloom. Much needed and appreciated. 021
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Finally got to see this! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_T...en.wikipedia.orgSmall Things Like These (film) - Wikipedia 151
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialKJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 18/12/2024UK WRITERS: You need to fill in this consulation. Govt is very clearly looking to an opt-out model of rights licensing that puts all the burden on creators instead of profiteers. It's long and boring but this is important. www.gov.uk/government/c...gov.ukCopyright and Artificial IntelligenceThis consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together. 3410861157
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 16/12/2024www.threads.net/@2326487744/... Here she is!threads.netOld Joint Stock Pub & Theatre (@oldjointstock) on ThreadsWith less than 10 days to go it's time to get into the Christmas Spirit (if you know what I mean!) 😉 Introducing our first of three cast performing the 20+ roles in Scrooge in Rouge, the elegant and ... 072
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Worried about #ElonMusk buying his way into UK politics? Think we need to take money out of our democracy? Help #DemocracyForSale's people-powered plan to #SafeguardDemocracy by taking this short survey: democracyforsale.co.uk/safeguard Please share. Thanks!democracyforsale.co.ukDemocracy For SaleA survey into people's attitudes to the health of British politics from leading investigative journalists who write about lobbying and dark money 12417281211
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialHarry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 27/11/20241/5 of the health budget is being directed away from the NHS, and into private healthcare. That's 20%. The research shows that more private use creates worse patient outcomes (Lancet). This is daylight robbery. www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...thecanary.coPrivate equity is a horror story for the NHS - yet one fifth of the health service budget goes to itNumerous studies have found private equity is associated with worse patient outcomes due to NHS privatisation - and 'preventable deaths' 5131111
sallywestney.bsky.social @sallywestney.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Ditto any musical theatre performance, unless it’s a sing along show! 051
Reposted by @sallywestney.bsky.socialCharlie Westney @charliewestney.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Influencing people to make a small change in their diet is far easier than trying to convince them to become a veggie or vegan. If you can inspire just 2 other people to cut out beef, the carbon reduction is bigger than 1 of you being a vegan. From the fantastic Fork Ranger app. #climate 211
