I am writing - here is my first blog of 2026. This year will be the year where I write all those things I promised myself I would write, when I had the time. Now I have the time. meganjanedixon.co.uk/2026/01/02/p...

My final book of 2025 was Blitz: the club that created the 80s by Robert Elms. #books #80s It left me wishing that I had been a teenager in 1980 instead of a 6-year-old.

This was one of my favourite albums of 2025, too: Through The Wall by Rochelle Jordan.

Had a wonderful morning walk along Brighton beach today. #Brighton

It’s the Gail Sale! 50% OFF Christmas cards & wrap 20% OFF unframed prints Use code GAILSALE Ends 18 January 2026 www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Wearing my new t-shirt by @gailmyerscough.co.uk that I had for Christmas!

53rd book of 2025: a creepy YA horror story. Thirst by Darren Simpson.

I was given this book on Christmas Day and finished it on Boxing Day: the wonderful autobiography by @kathyburke.bsky.social Highly recommended!

As we celebrate George Michael's life and legacy today on the 9th anniversary of his passing (December 25, 2016), we're revisiting his dynamic discography. What is your all-time favorite George Michael album? album.ink/georgemichael

When I went to teacher school, everyone said teaching would be “hard.” I didn’t realize that the “hard” was demanding us to deny our own humanity at every turn, while being endlessly, and I mean endlessly, accommodating and compassionate.

On day 22 of 25 days of #AmplifyFE explore the VocTech Activate grant fund call from Ufi VocTech Trust, applications open on 6 January 2026 buff.ly/qlZhk6d #VocTech

Does community play a key role in your FE career? If so, please share your experience in the short @amplifyfe.bsky.social Impact Survey 2025 to help us understand the reach and impact of the AmplifyFE community ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3MDlkfC #AmplifyFE #Education #EduSky

#TopTracks2025 #MusicSky #MusicChallenge 2. Annie & the Caldwells Funk, soul and groove. A welcome throwback… youtu.be/x4xL3OGDBX0?...

Here's my last teaching reflection of the term: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/t... #UKFE #FE

On day 20 explore the latest #AmplifyFE blog post from Zoe Tierney about her recently shortlisted work 'Regenerate: A National Forest Immersive Collaboration Transforming creative collaboration in FE through immersive technology' #ImmersiveEducation #Jisc #ALTAwards buff.ly/zoe8hYR

On Day 17 listen to our short podcast recorded & produced by the Access & Assistance for All (AAA) Youth Champions about their campaign to make #FE more accessible by design, & to increase awareness about assistive technology. Join the 19 colleges signed up #Accessibility #AmplifyFE buff.ly/rpzfx4X

We recently counted down our consensus list of the 50 Best Albums of 2025 overall and now it’s time to share our writers’ picks for their 10 favorite albums of the year! Explore our selections via album.ink/WritersFaves25 + let us know what your favorite albums of the year are.

LAST ORDERS PLEASE! You’ve got until Wednesday 17 December to order small prints, cards, wrap and slipmats for Christmas delivery. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

There’s still time to get your #Christmas orders in! Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK. gailmyerscough.co.uk

On day 10 of 25 Days of #AmplifyFE we feature our #FE Diary of Events Padlet, your one-stop shop to check out all the brilliant events happening for across the sector. We'd love you to add your own so we can shout about those to the AmplifyFE Community, too! #Padlet #CPD buff.ly/JnD4Kjl

Tired of the same old Christmas cards? Want something a bit different? Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...

Good morning 🌅 It’s Sunday and time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin. If you’re looking for a job that’s not classroom-based or even in a school, this hour is for you. Wave if you’re watching 👀 Shout if you get one 🔈 Share if I miss one ☝🏼

Hello! It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday so if you don’t know me… I’m Gail, a one woman business, based in #Manchester I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards gailmyerscough.co.uk

Get on the brand spanking new @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social website and buy her AMAZING Christmas cards!

Still looking for #Christmas gifts? Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK. gailmyerscough.co.uk

No surprises here! www.spotify.com/wrapped-shar...

This album really is so good. Some of the tracks sound like lost songs from Bjork's album "debut", and I mean that as the highest compliment. "Fallen Cloud" and "Amnesia" in particular would fit right in. Amazing stuff. #music #albums

What are you reading at the moment? Today I finished this brilliant YA thriller: Traumaland by Josh Silver (2025). I was not emotionally prepared for the ending. #books #YA

I'm not doing Black Friday discounts this year. It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices. Every purchase keeps my tiny business going. Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended: Robyn Prince Pet Shop Boys Janelle Monae Cyndi Lauper

Story Skeleton—Magpie Murders In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new. darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m... #storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky

New post up on the Chopping Blog 🪓🪓

Current favourite album: open.spotify.com/album/6HgcWT... Chin up Buttercup by Austra #music #albums

Aw reet! As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake. Repost and follow me to enter. I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov) www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...

Are you subscribed to our LinkedIn newsletter yet? #AmplifyFE www.linkedin.com/pulse/monthl...

Good morning Sunday folks! It’s time for the #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin for those educators looking for a non-classroom, non-school job that uses your skills and experiences as teachers and leaders. Please wave 👋 if you’re watching Let us know when you land a job from here!

A couple of cool t-shirts arrived today from @gailmyerscough.co.uk Her designs are so creative - it’s good to shop independently!

Check out this event coming up next week, shared via our #AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events padlet.com/AmplifyFE/am...

What happens when you interview 700 teenagers about how they actually navigate their online and offline worlds? You learn so, so much about the reality of their lived experiences. This report is riveting from start to finish, and whether you live in England or not. demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...

How the fuck anyone is still taken-in by this load of expensive balderdash, is beyond me! It's 2025. Are people STILL this feeble?

Terrible news: Rachel Cooke has died. She was 56. When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Gail's designs and makes such lovely things. She designed my company logo too, which is ace. And she's so nice also. If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.

Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you! www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

It's Friday which means it's time for my latest weekly teaching reflection: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/t... This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE

What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true. It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately. If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website. gailmyerscough.co.uk A repost would be lovely too.

Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me. RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!

I'm so, so sick of hearing about immigration. It's like a foghorn 24/7. On the news. In the papers. In the shops and the pub. In the coffee shop. For God's sake just knock it off - yeah it's important, but it's not the only or even the main thing going on. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...