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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦

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Welsh author of novels set on the home front in Cymru & in the trenches in WW1. Poppies Grow on Broken Ground (out now), In Good Faith (Nov 2026) + 3 more. Want vibrant independent Cymru in my lifetime. Still European 🇪🇺 detest MAGA/Trump/Putin/Brexit 🇵🇸 🇮🇷

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Van 🇪🇺💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @joveeand.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
c.org/vxDqK9Q244 www.change.org/p/menai-data... A vast AI data centre between Felinheli and Caernarfon by the Menai Strait is planned .The marine centre protecting the Strait is seeing the effects of climate change. The data centre would dump 700,000 litres of warm water per day in the Strait.
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Paul Silk @paulsilk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Having just walked the Ynys Môn coastal path and so enjoyed the view across to Caernarfon and Y Felinhelu, I was appalled to read this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Gwynedd data centre campaigners oppose 'terrifying' 101-acre plans
Campaigners fear the proposed Canolfan Ddata Menai plans would ruin the landscape.
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I don’t think a Hollywood script writer could even have dreamt up this ending for Sienna. From broken and alone on the streets of Thailand to her family life in Wales. All she needed was love ❤️
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Building a hospital for street dogs. My next mission. It's not going to be easy on the 12th September in England but it will be done. You can get involved and support here www.happydoggo.com/tinas-hospit...
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 04/08/2026
18 UK restaurant chains have broken their promise to improve chicken welfare. It’s estimated that 50 million chickens will suffer every year as a result, from issues like heart disease, lameness, & skin lesions. Please tell KFC to #GoForSlow: bit.ly/3RpWDX0
50M UK chickens suffering every year 

Due to the broken promises of companies including KFC, Nando’s and Burger King, which continue to serve fast-growing Frankenchickens. 

Tell them to #GoForSlow.
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 04/08/2026
Recent headlines claimed organic eggs are "worse for the environment" but this missed the bigger picture. We need a food system that supports both animals & the planet. That means farming fewer animals, raising them to higher welfare standards, & producing food more sustainably.
A group of chickens in a field with a text overlay. The overlay includes a quote from The Guardian, July 2026, about the environmental impact of organic eggs compared to caged chickens. A thumbs down icon and a text reading "But here's what the headline missed" are also included.A group of chickens stand over several brown eggs in straw. The text reads: "The study looked at what might happen if all UK egg production switched to organic free-range systems. It found that this could increase some environmental impacts per egg."Caged hens are densely packed in wire enclosures. Text on the image reads: "But that doesn't mean we should keep hens in cages. Animal welfare and sustainability shouldn't be a choice between one or the other."A graphic with text reading, "The real challenge is our food system. We need to: Farm fewer animals, raise them to higher welfare standards, produce food in ways that work with nature." Features images of a cow and a chicken.
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I'm proud of my country for banning boiling crustaceans alive, proud of my country for banning greyhound racing, proud of my country for being the first to say no to Infantino's bid for reelection, proud of my country for making it illegal for Senedd members to lie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cymru am byth
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Diolch yn fawr iawn to Tim at Dissect Designs for the cover for my next novel. I think he's really caught the historical period and the mood of the narrative 🙏 #BookSky #Books
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Devastating news. Bonnie Tyler has passed away at 75. That powerhouse voice gave us some of the most iconic, timeless anthems of all time like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero." Rest in peace to a true music legend. 💔🕊️ www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/cul...
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Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
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Charles Hill @charleswlhill.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
My homeland is leading the world right now.
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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Today we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who gave so much for the peace and freedoms we know today. Thank you. ❤️🐾 #VEDay #LestWeForget
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
A huge diolch yn fawr iawn to Meirionnydd WI for organising the book launch for my 2nd novel In Good Faith on 9th Nov🙏. Set in a convalescent hospital in 1916, the novel is about the impact of extreme experience in the trenches on faith, belief and religion. Front cover coming soon #BookSky #books
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
A big thank you to U3A who hosted my talk today about life on the home front during WW1. I love talking about that period of history and much appreciated the thoughtful questions and discussions from the audience.
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I promise you won’t be able to stop smiling after watching this. Sienna is a truly gorgeous soul ❤️
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YesCymru @yes.cymru · 25/01/2026
Three independent commissions – Silk (2014), Justice in Wales (2019) and Constitutional Future of Wales (2024) – all concluded that policing and justice powers should be transferred to Wales to deliver better outcomes & accountability. Yet Westminster governments of all colours have so far refused!
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#BookSky #authors #books
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a greeting card that says wishing you a very happy new year 2026
ALT: a greeting card that says wishing you a very happy new year 2026
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 20/12/2025
"People care, they just don't stand a chance when every message they get, every label, advert, website, is designed to make them feel fine about something they might not actually be fine with at all" - Diane Morgan 👏👏👏
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Government must tackle misinformation on animal products, welfare campaigners say
Compassion in World Farming, Humane World for Animals UK and The Animal Law Foundation met with MPs this week and urged the government to implement mandatory labelling and stricter enforcement of current consumer laws
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
A big diolch to Meirionnydd WI for organising my book launch for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground. A wonderful audience of knowledgeable engaged people made it a night to remember ✨🙏 We're doing it again next year for my second novel, In Good Faith, set on the home front in Cymru in WW1 #BookSky #books
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
I've had the best week! 😊 my debut novel was published & I got the chance to talk about it on BBC Radio Wales. Then Meirionnydd WI held a book launch. It went so well that we're doing it again for novel no. 2 of the 5 sister books. In Good Faith is published next November. #BookSky #authors #books
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 09/11/2025
In the UK, caged hens have little more space than an A4 sheet of paper - the same size as this drawing. A big thank you to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social for supporting our #DrawTheLine campaign. His drawing will be part of an art installation next year, calling on the UK Government to #EndTheCageAge.
Chris Packham pen line drawing of a hen.
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
A big dioch yn fawr iawn to BBC Radio Wales for inviting me onto the Roy Noble show. The programme will be broadcast on Sunday evening. Roy is knowledgeable and passionate about the Welsh experience during WW1 and I had a great time chatting with him ✨ #SkyBook #authors #books
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
A big dioch yn fawr iawn to Shepherd.com for uploading my three favourite reads for 2025 and for all you do to promote reading, books and authors. You can see my faves here and maybe add your own too: shepherd.com/bboy/2025/f/.... #Skybook #authors #books
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Shepherd - Explore the books that readers love.
Join the rebellion and meet the indie book platform readers deserve! Meet the books that you will love, not just like. 
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Diolch Meirionnydd WI for interviewing me for your podcast prior to the book launch. Come along if you're in the area on 13/11: 6.30pm Harlech Memorial Hall. Cheese & wine, raffle for copies of the novel, me talking about Cymru during WW1, discounted books & book signing #SkyBook #authors #books
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
A massive diolch yn fawr iawn to BBC Radio Wales for inviting me onto the Roy Noble show on Remembrance Sunday to talk about Poppies Grow on Broken Ground #BookSky #books #authors
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
A huge diolch to Mim Roberts at Meirionnydd Women's Institute and Lucy Freeman representing National Federation of WI for organising a second book launch for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground. It will be on 13 November at Harlech Memorial Hall, starting 6.30 pm. All welcome 😊 #BookSky #writers #authors
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Many thanks to Cathy and Ben at Shepherd.com for giving me the opportunity to identify my five favourite books about the home front in WW1. Each of these books was important to my research for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground. #BookSky #Writers #Authors shepherd.com/best-books/t...
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The best books on the home front, the war front, and life as a POW during World War One
Tesni Bevan shares the 5 best books on the home front, the war front and, on life as a PoW during World War One. Have you read Fighting on the Home Front?
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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday Be the person that you would look up to. The person your younger self would admire and your older self would thank.
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
A huge diolch to the Women's Institute at Bala in Gwynedd for hosting a second book launch & book signing in November for my debut novel. One of the subplots in the story is how the WI started in Cymru during WW1, supporting our brave women defenders on the home front.🙏 #booksky #writers #authors 🩵📚
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
A beautiful piece of art by Juan Brufal presaging community, warmth and companionship
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
A huge diolch yn fawr to @dafyddiwan.bsky.social for his wholehearted endorsement. I'm grateful to you, Dafydd🙏. Mainly set on the home front in Cymru on sheep farms, Poppies tells of the resilience & courage of our brave female defenders & returning veterans during WW1 #booksky #writers #authors 🩵📚
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
A huge diolch to @dafyddiwan for his wholehearted endorsement of my debut novel. I'm grateful to you, Dafydd🙏. Set on the home front in Cymru, mainly on sheep farms, Poppies tells of the resilience & courage of our brave female defenders & returning veterans during WW1. #booksky #writers #authors 🩵📚
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
It's been a long journey and the trip of a lifetime. But now it is time to go home. The world was meant to pass her by. As it stands Tina will now never be forgotten 🩷
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🩵📚#BookSky Which novel influenced you most in, say, the past two to three years? How did it change the way you think? I'll post the novel that most influenced me tomorrow
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 21/05/2025
We urged Cranswick to act swiftly to conduct a thorough investigation, so this news is welcome. They must implement robust corrective measures without delay, including the establishment of clear protocols, effective systems and rigorous staff training.
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Cranswick launches independent review after pig cruelty claims
Supermarket supplier will hold an inquiry after workers at a Lincolnshire farm were filmed apparently killing piglets by slamming them into the ground
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
But listen to me: for one moment, quit being sad. Hear blessings dropping their blossoms around you. Rumi
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
A big big 🙏 to Yr Ysgwrn, the museum home of Hedd Wyn, Cymru's first world war poet. This evocative and beautiful museum in Eryri is hosting the launch for Poppies Grow on Broken Ground on 25th October. Can't wait! ✨🌟 #yrysgwrn #writers #booksky #authors
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I'm a debut historical fiction writer, potty about the genre, and excited to have finally got my novel ready to preorder. I wrote Poppies Grow on Broken Ground after extensive research and with much love. Open to connecting with other historical fiction devotees, readers or writers 🩵📚 #booksky
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Clarabelle (normal type) 🍓 @clarabelle.xyz · 31/12/2024
Welcome to the Historical Fiction feed! ⏳📚💙 1️⃣ save/pin/heart the feed if you're enjoying it 2️⃣ repost to help us find more nerds 3️⃣ use ⏳📚 or 📚⏳ to post to feed 4️⃣ you can add a 💙 to post to the main BookSky feed too 5️⃣ more #booksky feeds on my profile FAQ 👉🏻 bit.ly/bookskyFAQ
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
A big 🙏 to Kate Adie for her phone call and encouragement. Her book 'Fighting on the Home Front' was inspirational to me during my research. It's important to me that what I write is historically accurate. Kate Adie's book, & other books on the Welsh experience, were invaluable for detail & context.
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
At last, after a challenging publishing process, Poppies is available to pre-order. Telling of the courage of women on the home front and returning veterans during world war one, it's close to my heart: my homage to our brave defenders in 1914-1919
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
If everything around looks dark, look again, you may be the light. Rumi wrote that. Isn't it beautiful? 💫
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The soothing sound of running water for those who need it ✨
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Mini Motley Sanctuary @minisanctuary.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Hello blue sky, we join you hoping to fill our feed with inspiring things & like-minded people. We’re Ruth & Anna, a mother daughter team, and we are currently raising funds for our sanctuary for rescue animals (that we run together) as we’re struggling: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 24/01/2025
📣 NEW PETITION: Please join Dame Joanna Lumley and sign our petition to ban cages for farmed animals! We need 100,000 signatures to get a debate in Parliament. Add your name and spread the word >> bit.ly/40sMw4g #EndTheCageAge
“It is outrageous that in the 21st century we are still keeping sentient animals in squalid, cramped, cruel cages – the UK should be ashamed.” – Dame Joanna Lumley
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Life With Pigs Farm Sanctuary @lifewithpigs.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Can you feel the love ❤️ Do you believe cows are capable of loving and showing love? If not, you will. Jenna loves her dad and I think this video shows it as clearly and without leaving any question.
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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday Today is #NationalPetDay In true celebration I will ensure that all of my Hooman pets to feel loved, cherished and wanted by allowing them to lavish me with attention by feeding me 🧡🐈
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Been reading this cracking book as research for my next novel. No prizes for guessing what it's about 🤭 #books #reading #writers
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Tesni Bevan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇦 @tesnibevan.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
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