this. www.inverse.com/entertainmen...

Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.

Youngest is cosplaying today! And yes, there is a slight hint of the brim of an 'invisible' hat! #nacmacfeegle #TiffanyAching #WeeFreeMen

Michael Sheen inviting you to watch Our Town at Swansea Grand Theatre 🔗 www.instagram.com/reel/DOycGmE...

We were promised £350m a week for the NHS, writes the Bear. We got a staff exodus, patients stuck on trolleys and drug shortages. Not a single Brexit promise kept. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk

Wow I feel so much happier after catching up on a few GO posts this lunchtime 😃

Oops! Managed to get myself locked out of my account for weeks - finally got signed back in!

First off, I have no issue raising funds to fight Cancer. But why would anyone think damaging historic monuments in Scotland for attention is acceptable? If you can, please report or tag agencies such as Historic Scotland to raise awareness. So demoralising 😞 www.instagram.com/reel/DM0eU7G...

"DWP estimates that 55% of those people will lose their PIP award under the current proposals. The PIP cuts are nothing to do with 'helping people into work'.” via Private Eye ... they're all about saving money via social murder

If anyone is inspired and wants to keep their patch clean, you can request pickers, bags and uplifts at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200233/... and get contacts, support and inspiration by searching and joining 'East Kilbride community litter pickers' on Facebook.

I am so sad to hear this news. An incredible man.

🚨Just 2% of the population - under 800,000 people sustained the whole of England's blood supply over the past 12 months The NHS has put out an urgent call for 200,000 donors to come forward Book an appointment or register today ❤️🙏👇 blood.co.uk

This is an excellent visual story by @rachela-s.bsky.social It highlights the reality for many carers. x.com/RaeA_Smith/s...

Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵 First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.

When the governemnt talk about reducing the cost of sickness benefits I've not heard much about the cruel & debilitating time spent waiting for surgery to relieve or improve conditions. Waiting over a 100 wks for urgent surgery is just soul destroying. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are showing some multi generational Pratchett appreciation to mark the 25th May (sadly my lilac bloomed early this year & I didn't get photos!) However, my youngest was working on a school project last week called bring a book to life. They chose A Hat Full of Sky 😃 #Speakhisname #Glorious25th

“Discworld is not about how to be good, but about how to do good, and why even the smallest acts of kindness matter.” via @oliviawaite.com

Happy Glorious 25th of May! GNU Sir Terry Pratchett. How do they rise up? #Glorious25th #Discworld #TruthJusticeFreedomReasonablyPricedLove #Speakhisname

Wildflowers aren’t just good for pollinators, they’re helping reduce crop damage and cut pesticide use in apple orchards. The approach is low-cost, sustainable and proven. A great story for Nature-Friendly Farming Week! More on the study here ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk

Some of my latest original watercolour bookmark scenes, I love cropping in on the images. Available now in my Etsy shop... Treat yourself to an original watercolour art bookmark. Go to my profile for the link. #Art #Watercolour #Books #Mhhsbd #CraftBizParty #GiftIdeas #UK

When people complain about red tape and health and safety gone mad, remember it's tragedies like this that we have learned from.

My grandparents had the live football on TV. I was a kid and couldn't believe what I was seeing. It happened so fast. As an adult I learned about the locked turnstiles that prevented people escaping (+litter & cigarette end). THIS is why we have Health & safety. No-one should die watching a match.

I’ll be in conversation with Harry Whittaker at the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival this Saturday the 10th at 2.30pm. Tickets available here. twlitfest.co.uk/event/creati...

🕰 With enormous thanks to @yvesribastudio, we have the TIC countdown back this year! 🕰 Tomorrow marks 100 days until The Ineffable Con 6 - don't forget to get your ticket! Tickets from £5 here: www.theineffablecon.org.uk/event-direct... #GoodOmens

I'll be at GARDEN STATE COMIC FEST in JUNE! I have had to cancel almost every appearance over the last six years. I've only done a small handful of shows! But I'm determined to get back in good health and spirits! COME SEE ME AT GARDEN STATE COMIC FEST!!!!! www.gardenstatecomic...

"On every door, Winter Fuel Allowance and PIP" Turns out targeting some of the most vulnerable people doesn't win votes... This should be a wake-up-call that we need progressive change. Sadly I fear it'll do the opposite.

Dear Labour… Scrap the benefits cuts. Tax the rich. Stop punching down on marginalised people. End austerity. Aggressively stand and campaign for equal rights for all. Become anti-Reform, anti-Fascist. What we need now is true hope.

Back in stock for you Giraffe lovers, hand painted watercolour bookmark. #Giraffe #BookSky #Reading #Books #Art #CraftBizParty #Watercolours #Mhhsbd craftymissbcrafts.etsy.com?section_id=4...

I’m offering up 3 signed copies of Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch (co-written with @gabriellekent.bsky.social) in an auction raising money for trans rights in the UK and SA. You can bid for them here. www.32auctions.com/organization...

Good Omens turns 35 on May 10, and we say it's high time Crowley and Aziraphale got their picnic. Let's show them how it's done! Everyone's encouraged to have a picnic. You can join one of the public fandom events or spread a blanket in your back garden. Learn more: www.tumblr.com/theineffable...

This is not what I expected when my youngest said they had found a 'stick' to draw with on the beach. I am just relieved they agreed it was 'probably' too big to take home. Probably 😄

We need a society where kindness, respect, compassion, and acceptance is the basis. Not where Capitalism, rece to the bottom, divisiveness, and hate is.

🙋‍♀️ AUCTION ITEM! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @loomey.bsky.social look at this gorgeous Snake Crowley 😍 We’ll measure him, but: L O N G ❤️ The auction is for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of @terrypratchett.bsky.social’s Sir Terry Pratchett. Auction goes live at TIC 6 and is available online! #GoodOmens

I read this out loud & my youngest now wants to attempt toasting a teacake! And yesterday it was all about exploding teacakes in the cockpit of an RAF plane... Now...problem for today is how to slice a tunnocks teacake? Vertically? Horizontally? Frozen or unfrozen?

🙋‍♀️ AUCTION ITEM! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @literarion.bsky.social, a custom podfic of up to 6,000 words. Auction goes live during TIC6! The auction raises money for ARUK in memory of @terryandrob.bsky.social’s Sir Terry Pratchett. Lit & @skyasimaru.bsky.social are also hosting a panel at TIC6! #GoodOmens

“At least the lid is attached” From the new Private Eye, out now.

100% this... Folk don't realise how fragile the existing safety net already is...and that is about to get ripped away. Those cheering this on don't realise that illness, disability in the family or caring responsibilities can easily mean you lose everything you've spent your life working hard for.

Dan White from DR UK said both “offensive” programmes had been made “when disability hate crime is rising, when disabled people on benefits are struggling to meet the costs of food and energy and when the government was scapegoating disabled people”. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ofcom-has-fa...

We will not stay silent as benefits are cut, public services are slashed, & our rights are eroded. If you want to join us in the fight, you're in the right place! Learn about what we campaign on, and how you can campaign with us by clicking the link👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/take-action

Without PIP, a further 700,000 more disabled households could be pushed into poverty 📢 We've joined Scope to urge the Chancellor to reconsider potential cuts to disability benefits. Read our open letter: www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/op....

GNU Terry Pratchett. #Speakhisname

Mind how you go... #gnu

Meanwhile, waiting times for diagnosis & treatment are now counted in years rather than weeks. Meaning acute illness becomes chronic or deterioration is faster. And then, instead of support, you are punished for being ill. Beyond cruel.

Thank you Sir Terry for creating this world, Agnes Nutter, Aziraphale, Crowley, occasionally forking, hell memos, Dick Turpin (the car), for choosing a Bentley, for watching that KitKat commercial. For mystically shaping this world and its humanity. #GNU #speakhisname

GNU Sir Terry Mind how you go #GNU #MindHowYouGo #PTerry #SpeakHisName #discworld #goodomens

Ghostbusters Alba realise their P.K.E. meter is off the chart at East Kilbride Comic Con! #bgcp #GhostbustersAlba #GravityFalls

Enjoyed East Kilbride Comic Con #bgcp Always great to see Ghostbusters Alba and Mr Stay-puft! #GhostbustersAlba The market/stalls are always great too...Bill Cipher even found the perfect coaster!! #GravityFalls

We’ll take this little break in #FlashesOfLove to remind you of two ways to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of @terryandrob.bsky.social’s Sir Terry Pratchett: JustGiving: www.justgiving.com/page/m2025 Ticket for TIC 6: www.theineffablecon.org.uk/tic6/ Please share!

What about joining us? Writers, editors, proofreaders and fact checkers...Bylines Scotland needs you! We're all volunteers trying to tell Scotland's story and fight for #CitizenJournalism! Pure Dead Brilliant, by the way! #Scotland#