Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Abbeyhill at the end of colony of artists today 010
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Musselburgh tonight. Alt text for description! 010
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Mind you. Here I am, listening to music like that will impress my grandkids… “what did you do while the world ended, granny?” “Um- I listened to Macklemore. And I wrote some firm emails to my MP, and bought a bit less from Amazon. I’ll have you know that’s more than most. Eat your cockroach stew.” 031
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I swear half the new music I discover right now is when they take a political stand. I’d never listened to Macklemore in my whole life before the Ed Sheeran thing and now he’s on heavy rotation. I mean- middle aged white housewives probably isn’t anyone’s core market, but hey. 020
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 11/09/2026My feed is full of editorials written by normally competent feminist women laughing that their uni age sons cannot work washing machines. Madam, who raised this man? You? And this whole time you were lecturing us about equality you never said “here is the on button. Press it. Good lad”? 130
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The forces of the resistance appear to be lifeboat volunteers, librarians, and Quaker retirees. It’s a horrible reality we live in, but if we survive, it’s going to make the sort of film the Brits used to excel at. 010
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageJim Leary @jimleary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Here’s an article in The Conversation theconversation.com/taller-than-...theconversation.comTaller than Stonehenge: the mysterious Devil’s Arrows yield their secrets in new researchThe people who put up these giant stones did not choose the nearest possible source. 29316
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 09/09/2026It really does take a special kind of evil to systematically target the RNLI, a beacon of courage and basic decency for over a century. 021
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Leaders lead. If you can't be front and centre when masked paramilitaries seize one of your nation's most important ports, @andyburnham.bsky.social , who is leading the nation? 020
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageChaminda Jayanetti @cjayanetti.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I think the worst part of Labour's response to the fascist mobilisation is Andy Burnham's absence. He's the most popular politician in the country, with social media reach and actual powers of persuasion, and he's saying nothing in public. He can actually be of use here but he's choosing not to 451458420
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Oh, the contents of my head. I was putting clean sheets on my bed. Thinking how much better my husband is at king size duvet covers, and does that make me less feminist that it’s a him job? Then I thought… 100
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Every so often I remember that in 1989, my grandmother was still actively boycotting blackshirts- “Why do we never go to that shop?” “Dreadful man, dear. I couldn’t look myself in the mirror if we went there. Before the war- well. Leopards don’t change their spots.” 010
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Let me get this right: if you're a retired vicar and peacefully hold up a sign opposing genocide, you're a terrorist. But if 1200 morons put on balaclavas and close half of Dover to stop people *escaping* genocide, police "constructively engage." Is that it? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comBlack-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in KentTraffic on A20 in and out of port grinds to halt as Kent police say they are in attendance and engaging with group 941183479
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I spent too long front line NHS. Lovely memorial, guys. Glad you are apologising to the Edinburgh 7. WHY ARE THESE WOMEN WEARING LOOSE HAIR? Why? Why would they have their hair loose in a lab, then or now? It’s too distracting. I’m imagining the infection control nurse’s face. 020
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I suspect I would get on with Isabella Beeton. She just spent several pages talking about the history of kitchen implements and went on to say “buy the expensive pretty ones, you’ll take better care of them so that’s basically saving money.” 020
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Realised I was sitting next to my favourite comedian at a fringe show. Inner monologue: “do NOT be weird about this.” Show finishes. Fave comedian says something lovely about show: I agree in non-weird way. And then say “are you [name]? I promise not to be weird.” Inner monologue: “I QUIT, FFS” 000
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Just seen a post from someone decrying people “performative” writing in dialect: mentioning no names, awa a bile yer heid, dialect is gorgeous, ye scunner. 010
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The whole Tate thing reminds me of being a barmaid, and working out who was actually - ahem- a bit of a lad. Where I worked, most landlords had a story about the Krays. Some were nonsense- “you’d have been about 12 mate.” Some were - unverified, shall we say, but credible. 100
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageThe TrumpRussiaGuide 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @trumprussiaties.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Jailed Tate Brothers Make Humiliating Confession About Their "Wealth" as They Face Extradition for Terrible Crimes 🐂 #TatesAreFakes💩 futurism.com/future-socie...futurism.comJailed Tate Brothers Make Humiliating Confession About Their "Wealth" as They Face Extradition for Terrible CrimesAfter being arrested and facing possible extradition to the UK, the Tate brothers have come clean about their supposed wealth. 013
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Today I have mostly been protesting for better leave and flexible working rights for dads. Ways Holyrood is better than Westminster? You’re allowed in to use the loo, as long as you leave the sign outside. 121
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageKnitting Cat @dameknittingcat.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Jason Arday crossed paths with vile eugenics enthusiast Nathan Cofnas. His part in the tragedy should be acknowledged. 25822
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I won something! Every so often I still need to get an A. So, thank you to the Scottish Book Trust for making me July’s 50 word fiction winner. I will continue to respond as if someone handed me the Booker. www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...scottishbooktrust.com50 Word FictionCan you write a story in just 50 words? We’ll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. 020
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageGeek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 13/08/2026You do not need to know your Charisma modifier to enjoy Dungeons and Shakespeare. It is fast, funny, and currently turning Fringe audience members into accidental fireball victims. #DnDgeeknative.comWhy Dungeons and Shakespeare is the Edinburgh Fringe’s most charmingly chaotic RPG experienceForget traditional actual plays. Shelby Bond’s Dungeons and Shakespeare turns Edinburgh Fringe audiences into heroes, monsters, and accidental tragedies. 131
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 11/08/2026And show two of the fringe- the very wonderful Battle of Frogs and Mice. Apparently the story Ancient Greeks told smaller Ancient Greeks to get them into literature, very relaxed, gorgeous use of interaction and toys and just generally charming. 000
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Fringe day with the kids. Show one- The Kobold Show. Very sweet, silly physical theatre. Strong message about how insignificant little kobolds can prevail when the strong fail because they’re together. 000
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The social media balance between Burnham’s track record and the fact his wife has both a stomach and a job is appalling. FFS media Manchester is 2 hours away go ask some PEOPLE about STUFF HE HAS DONE. 000
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 21/07/2026On my holidays. Don’t hotel lounge singers sound exactly, precisely like Vic and Bob’s old impression of lounge singers? 000
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 20/07/2026You want to know how good the Tartan Army’s international soft power is? Bar: sea of red and yellow for Spain. Me: “mutter grumble stupid half time show gru…that’s the electric mayhem!” Electric mayhem: “do, do do do do do…do” Me and the kids “no Scotland no party!” Whole bar: [shrugs, nods] 001
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 20/07/2026In Spain for the Spanish win- an astonishing experience to a hard to process degree. That was quite something 020
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageHannah Fearn @hannahfearn.bsky.social · 18/07/2026What I hope everyone reading this story actually takes away from it is that a household with two people each earning £38k are in the richest 20 per cent of the population.thetimes.comMore than 100,000 households in social housing are in richest 20%Andy Burnham promises to expand social housing when he moves into No 10, but questions have arisen over whether it should be a lifetime entitlement 1020077
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Ooh, I have found a new thing to be annoyed by! The Edinburgh International Festival just sent me an email suggesting a theatre show was bingeable. It’s theatre. It’s one thing. How does one binge one show? I don’t know if it’s the intern or the LLM but tell them to stop being silly. 000
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageSteve @stevewmobb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The law locks up the man or woman Who steals the goose from off the common But leaves the greater villain loose Who steals the common from the goose. 1255
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I know it makes me sound tight as the proverbial duck’s bottom. But left over chippy chips make excellent potato omelette without having to spend ages doing potato from raw. 110
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageAda Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026London’s clean-air charges are saving people’s lives. A study of central London found that emergency hospital admissions fell after the city began charging older, more polluting vehicles to enter the centre (starting with the dirtiest vehicles in 2017.) buff.ly/15MZpu4 #ShareGoodNewsToobuff.lyDeaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimatesHowever, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understood 120067
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageUrsula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social · 09/07/2026It is very hard for evil to take hold of the unconsenting soul. 06823
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I love this hill. This is Witch Craig in West Lothian. It’s a friendly little hour up and down, total. And from the top you can see the entire width of Scotland. It must have the best view to effort ratio of any hill I have ever climbed. 020
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Could we get Count Binface to stand in Clacton and then all the other parties, every single one of them, to actively campaign for Count Binface? I think that would fulfil both “we are not taking this childishness as legit politics” AND “you want anti establishment? Here it actually is.” 110
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 02/07/2026There is a real beauty in the way that my daughter has discovered the glorious fury of Alanis Morissette and plays it at volume when I am being unreasonable about tidy rooms etc, for all the world as if she’s not acting like a new, improved version of me. 000
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageJim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 01/07/2026Dodgy shops on your local high street? They're still paying rent. And what if they're actually *pricing out* the legitimate cafes, restaurants, thanks to the option of "simply not paying your taxes" and therefore having more budget to pay landlords. www.londoncentric.media/p/who-wants-... 927498
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Also posting this lovely photo of me and The Bloke at Alanis Morisette yesterday. First thought was “god I look middle aged” then I remembered I *am* and that’s fine. With thanks to SAMH for the shades. 000
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageRowan Hooper @rowhoop.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Actual image of Reform councillors in Norfolkstatic.klipy.comThis Is Fine MemeALT: This Is Fine Meme 04116
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Dr Google said that gentle exercise was good for bad backs. I chose to interpret this as including dancing for three hours at a rock gig. This may have been human error. 110
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts 196133286755
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageAda Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Vietnam ends maternal deaths in remote mountain communes. Vietnam has recorded zero maternal deaths over four years across 60 disadvantaged mountain communes after a $2 million programme brought culturally tailored care closer to ethnic minority women. buff.ly/JCRrcvB #ShareGoodNewsToobuff.lyVietnam’s mountainous communes record zero maternal deaths after four years of interventionThe project was carried out in 60 particularly disadvantaged communes across six provinces: Lai Chau, Bac Kan, Son La, Gia Lai, Dak Nong, and Kon Tum. 112229
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageMolly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Good work by Sadiq Here's a map of where you can find the water fountains: share.google/XtEOz3I0j9NH... Next step: making it compulsory for all cafes and shops to offer water refills when the temperature rises above 30 degreesshare.googleLondon's Water FountainsThis map shows drinking water fountains across London. 721688
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Last day of term in Scotland tomorrow. My daughter came home with this. See alt text. Massive love to all the caring teachers out there, doing their best to share the love of learning in the great- gestures widely- All This. 030
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageKate Watson @loreandordure.com · 24/06/2026GP on the BBC this morning parroting the oft-heard “stay indoors between 11 and 3 because the sun is hottest then”. The sun is *most intense* then, that’s the time of day you’re most at risk of sunburn. The hottest part of the day is usually between 4-6. Thinking you’re safer at 5 is daft. 11791220
Sarah Chalmers Page @sarahchalmerspage.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Got off a bus hotter than many saunas to stare disconsolately at my freezer, full of things that would take an oven to cook. It’s times like these that I remember that countries where this heat is common have affordable street food. And also that the people making it are clearly fireproof saints. 010
Reposted by Sarah Chalmers PageKate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Such a strong showing of solidarity and community on Leith Walk today. Thank you so much to @rtie.org for organising. We will continue to build, to organise and to resist, and do everything in our power to ensure everyone is safe and welcome in our city ✊️ 06223
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