WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Happy feast of St Francis to all my fellow Franciscans and all who celebrate. Happy 800th anniversary! 272
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The packaging company delivered my packaging. The state of their packaging does not inspire confidence! 330
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelKatie Birkwood @girlinthe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Leeds people! I'm given at talk at the Thackray Museum on Saturday 5 September, which is somehow rather soon. 10.30am, with the excellent Fiona Davison from the RHS. I'm talking about Elizabeth Blackwell's 'Curious' herbal. thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/thackr...thackraymuseum.co.ukThackray Insights: Herbal Heroines - Thackray Museum of MedicineFor centuries, women were the keepers of herbal remedies, passing down knowledge of the healing and harmful properties of plants. 11910
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Meet Curlicewe, the needle felted sheep. She was made in an excellent and fun workshop at A Wing and a Bear in Durham 150
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelRuth Harley @ruthh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Cassie and Daphne say "vote Ebba!" #Episcopuss 1103
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelRuth Harley @ruthh.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Vicarage cats Cassie and Daphne have cast their vote for Ebba the Episcopuss, and urge you all to do likewise! 291
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 03/08/2026There's still time to book for the Lino Print Workshop on Wednesday 5th August 10.30-13.30 Leicester Cathedral with me. Learn to make your own images. Materials provided. Beginners welcome. Booking and info: leicestercathedral.org/events/2026/...leicestercathedral.orgDisabled Christ Lino Print WorkshopJoin Rachel Holdforth, the artist of the Seeking the Disabled Christ exhibition to create a lino print image which expresses something meaningful to you. 011
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 02/08/2026There's still time to book for the panel discussion of my Seeking the Disabled Christ' Exhibition @Leicester Cathedral tomorrow Monday 3rd August from 6.30pm. In discussion with the wonderful Hannah Lewis, Tim Rourke and David Harknett. Do come! Booking at: leicestercathedral.org/exhibition-s... 242
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelCarl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 23/07/2026If you think photographing birds in flight is difficult, you want to try moths!😅 This is a wonderful Hummingbird Hawkmoth, photographed yesterday from my bedroom window, just as it banked around to change direction!😀😍 Just look at that proboscis 🦋 (The moth looks a bit like a fish doesn't it!)😁 19731161
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr Racheljessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful 193126057997
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Have fun learning lino print with me Wednesday 5th August 10.30am - 1.30pm Leicester Cathedral Create your own art to take home All materials and refreshments provided All welcome, no experience required Book at leicestercathedral.org/exhibition-s... 163
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Purchased a bottle of drink for my journey. I think it may have been translated/ autocorrected badly: 'The cap is stuck for the environment' And 'Best before see bottleneck' 041
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelNew-Cleckit Dominie @ncdominie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026This is just to say I have OCRed the text thet was in tne arch:ve and whicb yov were prabaldy seamhing for "breahtast" Fargme ms fheg mem debo:w5 sb ?mccf mmb 5c oc1b 7778512571
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Want to learn how to make the lino print images in my 'Seeking the Disabled Christ' Exhibition, and make some of your own design to take home? Come to the Lino Printing Workshop with me Leicester Cathedral on Wednesday 5th August 10.30am -1.30 pm.leicestercathedral.orgExhibition: Seeking the Disabled Christ 110
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 27/07/2026A week to go until the panel discussion around my 'Seeking the Disabled Christ ' Exhibition Leicester Cathedral with the excellent Hannah Lewis Tim Rourke and David Harknett. Come to hear from some fabulous Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent theologians as we talk about image, Christ,leicestercathedral.orgExhibition: Seeking the Disabled Christ 242
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A great conversation about my 'Seeking the Disabled Christ ' Exhibition Leicester Cathedral this evening. Thank you for all the fabulous questions and comments.leicestercathedral.orgExhibition: Seeking the Disabled Christ 162
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Want a copy of my Disabled Christ images? Leicester Cathedral have postcards available in their shop for the duration of the exhibition. If you can't get to Leicester and/or would like an original lino print, you can purchase prints and postcards through my website: www.wobblygoose.com 042
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Leicester Exhibition Launch for the 'Seeking the Disabled Christ' Exhibition is this evening 6.30pm for 7pm at Leicester Cathedral . It's free, do come if you are in the area and able to.wobblygoose.comHome | Wobbly Goose 144
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 19/07/2026The Seeking the Disabled Christ Exhibition is all set up in Leicester Cathedral ready for tomorrow. Do visit during the cathedral opening hours until 5th August for free.leicestercathedral.orgExhibition: Seeking the Disabled Christ 174
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 17/07/2026It's disability Pride Month, a celebration 'disabled' isn't a bad word, and we as disabled people are equally as worthy and made in the image of God as everyone else.leicestercathedral.orgExhibition: Seeking the Disabled Christ 2123
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 02/07/2026'Seeking the Disabled Christ' Panel Discussion I will be discussing my Disabled Christ images, disability, Deaf and Neurodivergent theology with the excellent Hannah Lewis Tim Rourke and David Harknett At Leicester Cathedral Monday 3rd August 2026 leicestercathedral.org/exhibition-s... 196
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 02/07/2026'Seeking the Disabled Christ Exhibition Launch Event: an evening with the artist Rachel Holdforth Monday 20th July 2026, 6.30pm for 7pm - 8.30 (latest) Free Leicester Cathedral Details & booking via the email address on the Cathedral website leicestercathedral.org/exhibition-s...leicestercathedral.orgExhibition: Seeking the Disabled Christ 032
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Friends in or near Leicester, my exhibition: 'Seeking the Disabled Christ' will be in Leicester Cathedral 20th July -5th August 2026 and it's free! Details on the cathedral website: leicestercathedral.org/exhibition-s... Do come and pass the details on to anyone you think would be interested 154
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelRuth Harley @ruthh.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Each year at our Patronal Festival we sing this hymn, and I absolutely love it. Just listen to those lyrics. Blessed, those who work for justice... Tremble, all who thirst for power... Glory, shines upon all people, equal in God's eyes... Alleluia, alleluia! m.youtube.com/watch?v=FWEL...m.youtube.comAlleluia! Raise the GospelYouTube video by Bernadette Farrell - Topic 092
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 26/06/2026People at the next door table on the train playing a game with a standard deck of cards which is much more complex and poorly explained than the most complex board game I've ever played! I suspect it might be less complex if better explained 130
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelOn Fire Mission @onfiremission.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Roxanne Eversley preaches at our eucharist about the importance of knowing that all people are created in the image of God, and recognising God's calling in a wide variety of people, in order to reveal God's presence in our midst. #OFMonsite2026 #EquippedAndSent 053
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelOn Fire Mission @onfiremission.bsky.social · 28/04/2026"Our differences are not ways to measure our value in the eyes of God or of each other." - Roxanne Eversley #OFMonsite2026 ##EquippedAndSent 042
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelOn Fire Mission @onfiremission.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The day draws to a close with Benediction (pictured) followed by open mic night (not pictured). It's a varied programme at #OFMonsite2026! #EquippedAndSent 041
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelOn Fire Mission @onfiremission.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Jarel Robinson-Brown suggests that the question for all of us is: "To what extent am I willing to let love do it's thing in my life? To let my life be turned upside down by the love I call Jesus Christ?" #OFMonsite2026 #EquippedAndSent 084
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelNicola Griffith SHE IS HERE out now! @nicolaz.bsky.social · 16/11/2025For the Disability community, losing Alice Wong is like losing Ursula Le Guin or Octavia Butler. She was a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a mentor to many. She taught me so much. And always reminded me what we were fighting towards, as well as against. I miss her clarity, bravery, and joy.nicolagriffith.comAlice WongAlice Wong had an outsized impact on Disability justice. As a community organiser, activist, mentor, and co-conspirator, as writer, editor, and friend, she is irreplaceable. 3863223
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelMꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 29/10/2025www.worldofmoose.com/collections/... 1139077
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelRuth Harley @ruthh.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I've signed this open letter. #CofEpeeps, lay or ordained, if you want the church to become more fully affirming of LGBTQ+ folks, please read this letter from Inclusive Church and consider signing it. www.inclusive-church.org/llf-open-let...inclusive-church.orgLLF Open Letter – Inclusive Church 84628
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelSorrel-Christian @storiesofsorrel.bsky.social · 23/10/2025The single biggest thing that would improve my life as a wheelchair user who can't drive would be a reliable, regular, and reasonably priced public transport system. If it were actually properly accessible that would also be nice. 072
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelKatie Birkwood @girlinthe.bsky.social · 22/10/2025If you like bookish things and have access to a child who needs entertaining in half-term you could do worse than bring them to the @rcpmuseum.bsky.social for some #RareBooks -inspired folding, cutting, colouring and sticking next week. 023
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Meet our new cat, Daphne. Hopefully eventually a friend for Cassie 3101
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr Rachelrarh3.bsky.social @rarh3.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Since I don't know for sure that @girlinthe.bsky.social has seen this, it is necessary to repost. I think @wobblygoose.bsky.social would also appreciate it. 221
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr Rachelc0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 17/09/2025The buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) has mastered a very particular kind of camouflage. When they close their wings up, they resemble a broken twig. Native to large parts of Europe, there's regional pattern variation that reflects the local tree species. This one best resembles birch twigs? 7247151448
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelClaire Cullingworth @ccullingworth.bsky.social · 17/09/2025My "Heck, is this project even going to work????" nerves are starting to subside a little! I reckon we've sewn at least 2/3rds of the streets in the town, and I've got 29 memories/favourite places marked on the map and recorded in my little folder too. It's not quite a couple of metres square 5284
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelKatie Birkwood @girlinthe.bsky.social · 10/09/2025New exhibition is alive. Here: history.rcp.ac.uk/exhibitions/... and in the physical real world @rcpmuseum.bsky.social. There are books in it. More to follow when I've had the customary lie down in a darkened room. 0446
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 25/08/2025The 'Seeking the Disabled Christ' Exhibition has been extended until 8th September, so you have more time to see it if you haven't already. Free in @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social Or online at www.wobblygoose.com if you can't get to the cathedralwobblygoose.comHome | Wobbly Goose 051
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 13/08/2025There's still time to book for this Saturday's Networking Lunch and Quiet Afternoon for disabled, neurodivergent people and those with lived experience of mental health conditions. Details: newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/seekin... or DM me to booknewcastlecathedral.org.uk‘Seeking the Disabled Christ’ Networking Lunch and Quiet Afternoon - Newcastle CathedralFor Disabled, Neurodivergent People and Those With Lived Experience of Mental Health Conditions Join us for a relaxed and friendly lunch with fellow disabled* Christians at Café 16 in the... Read more... 031
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelKathryn Rose @artsyhonker.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Delighted to purchase some prints of @wobblygoose.bsky.social 's Disabled Christ artwork from www.wobblygoose.com ✝️⚓wobblygoose.comHome | Wobbly Goose 0121
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Lovely to see lots of people in @newcastlecathedral this afternoon to launch and celebrate my exhibition. Thank you for all the great questions and conversations. The exhibition continues until 27th August so there's still plenty of time to visit. Or you can see it online at wobblygoose.comwobblygoose.comHome | Wobbly Goose 130
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 06/08/2025There's still time to book for Saturday's exhibition celebration. 2-4 pm @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social It would be lovely to see you there. You can book using the link below 021
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelAdam Fare 🖤🤍💜 @adamfare1996.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Yes, more people could potentially work with the right job, the right employer, and the right adjustments/support. But many still won't be able to. This is just a fact. And actually it's cruel to have someone work, if it would mean they don't have any capacity left to live. 48116
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 05/08/2025People enjoying looking at, and interacting with my exhibition in @newcastlecathedral today. You can visit for free whenever the Cathedral is open until 27th August Or online www.wobblygoose.com #SeekingDisabledChrist 050
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 02/08/2025It would be great to see people at a networking lunch & quiet afternoon for disabled, neurodivergent and those with lived experience of mental health conditions near Newcastle. Saturday 16th August 1-4 pm Newcastle Cathedral Cafe, then nave Message or email me to book and for access requirements. 040
WobblyGoose/Dr Rachel @wobblygoose.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Come to the Launch and Celebration of 'Seeking the Disabled Christ' Exhibition This time next week: Saturday 9th August 2-4 pm Book using this link: newcastlecathedral.org.uk/event/seekin... Come to meet me, hear about and celebrate the exhibition with drinks and nibbles. 021
Reposted by WobblyGoose/Dr RachelRuth Harley @ruthh.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Homemade jam, using plums from the vicarage garden! Yum 😋 5704