Acre Books is reading queries and submissions for #poetry manuscripts during the month of January. To learn more, visit acre-books.com/submissions/. 📚🖊️ #booksky

We do NOT have 11 pipers piping but we do have 2 of @voidcricket.bsky.social 's scifi standalones - UNDER FORTUNATE STARS & AN UNBREAKABLE WORLD - each with their own original songs! US/CAN/UK & IE only. Like, follow, repost & drop a 🌙 in the comments to enter! Ends 11th Jan 2026 23:59 GMT🪐📚💙

If I'm honest, I think I couldn't manage without books- whether physical, ebook, or audio book.

Happy new year everyone- hope 2026 is all you want it to be 🙏

In the company of other poets, @carolinebirduk.bsky.social explored the silences when it feels like poetry has abandoned you in our BBC Radio 3 documentary ‘When the Words Leave’, produced by Eleanor McDowall m.soundcloud.com/fallingtreep...

Our themes for next Tuesday’s TopTweetTuesday. On Twitter. ~ Nostalgia/ wistfulness ~ 80 words max, imagistic, metaphorical, inventive, free verse (no rhyme), no A.I. #poetry

Our latest issue is dropping a wee bit early. We will be pushing out links throughout the winter/spring! We open Jan 1st for submissions: poetry, CNF, micro, short story, translation, one act plays, ten-minute plays Enjoy our newest issue www.broadkillreview.com

People of Wolves, if you've left your shopping until the last minute and you've got to buy for a reader of novels or poetry ...I've got books on the shelves in @waterstoneswton.bsky.social . All Black Country centric stuff. And If the recipient doesn't like it, the great thing is you can blame me😁.

This course offers a Quaker friendly accessible introduction to Christian mysticism through the ages. Friends will be introduced to key figures including Dionysus the Areopagite, Simone Weil, Julian of Norwich and Howard Thurman. For more information visit https://ow.ly/U5o150XGTZ9

RIP Chris Rea (hope he made it home)

I'm here all week...🤣

The Quaker testimony 'against times & seasons' (not observed with much vigour among modern UK Friends) was often a way of saying: Easter morning is now. The magi are journeying to Christ this very night. Your life can be Pentecost & the feast of All Angels all at once. Live in the sacred presently.

Getting ready for tonight's Human Rights Poetry evening at Worcester Quaker Meeting House- we have some exceptional poets on the bill, do come along- there will be cake! @chrisdg.bsky.social

Lasted until about 2pm....🤣

Hard-hitting truth-telling from UCL Prof Anthony Costello…. “The Covid Public Inquiry is a devastating critique of medical advisers, civil servants and politicians who led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century. More than 230,000 deaths.” www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...

OK, here goes Black Sabbath Fairport Convention Marillion Richard Thompson 10CC

In 24 hours this has now raised £150,000. Thank you to the thousands of people who have donated. Let's make small donations normal again! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere

From Midnight…for 48hours Send your best work Full submission details here: paulwritespoems.com/2025/09/08/t...

I’m delighted to announce that my debut poetry collection, ‘The Way the Water Held Me’, will be published by The Emma Press in the Spring. Available to pre-order now!

Had my MS infusion treatment this morning- cannot fault the treatment I received, such friendly and caring staff

Happy Doctor Who day!

“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.” Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.

Our first short-fiction release since Four Forked Tongues is nearly here. Bold, strange, tender winter tales. November release. #SootAndBoots

A previously undiscovered Thomas Hardy novel? 🤔🤔

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/7nPrOEa... The wonderful Script Haven bookshop is struggling a bit right now- I know times are a bit hard but if you do have any spare £ it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Tom and Seán are joined by Edward Spence to discuss NEW TrekCulture merch; Terrible journalism; Eddie's Cargo Bay 101; And, Seán's Hot Take! #StarTrek @tomcfinn.bsky.social @seanferrick.bsky.social shows.acast.com/trekculture/...

This weekend we reached 100,000 Green Party members - and we're not stopping there. In fact... we've already passed 105,000 members. Be part of the Green surge. Join the Green Party today ⤵️

The best decision Tolkien ever made!

Our #WildWorcestershire podcast is here & we kick off with a feature-length episode featuring Green Farm. Settle in & join our host, Lee, on a summer's-day stroll through #GreenFarm with Dom & Laura: Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1C15mWZ... Our website www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/blog/wild-wo...

"In a world where division dominates, ‘loving your neighbour’ may be a radical and transformative act." Sue Saunders shares her thoughts about the #WorldQuakerDay theme of Love Your Neighbour. #DAQC #FaithinAction #QuakersDublin #Quakersireland

#Submissions are now open for #Verdigris: #PoetryOfDecay. If #LiftToTheSky is about rising, Verdigris is about falling — splendour unravelled, glamour undone. Open all September:

Online workshop Magic of Words Writing for Wellbeing Let imagination inspires words for the sheer enjoyment of nurturing creativity. Sun 14 Sept 2pm–4pm OR Sat 20 September 10am-12pm (UK time). Only £25. Booking details: www.writingforwellbeing.co.uk/therapy-and-... #WritingforWellbeing #writing

Our lives, and the systems that harm us, are connected. Everyone deserves to live in a world where they can flourish without persecution. So we keep marching for our freedoms. ✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

ONLINE LAUNCH: Pay-what-you-want tickets are available for our August Zoom launch, featuring readings from Will Alexander, Lucy Hurst, Jo Morris Dixon, Sam Retallick, Adam Barret, Jonathan Dunne & Yordan Efftimov. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-sle...

19 August 1917 | A Polish woman, Janina Nowak, was born in Błędów. In #Auschwitz from 12 June 1942. No. 7615 After 12 days she escaped. She was arrested in March 1943 & after two months imprisoned in the camp again . No. 31592. Transferred to Ravensbrück. She survived the war.

My wonderful friend @pixiemusepoetry.bsky.social opened @scripthavenltd.bsky.social 2 years ago today- she has created something truly wonderful (& they do a bloody good cuppa too!) If you are in Worcester do pop in, it's a magical place ❤️

Pure Somerset

The scale of destruction is undeniable: mass killings, starvation, forced displacement, and dehumanisation. We speak not to divide — but to open eyes, minds, and hearts. 🕊 Full statement at www.quaker.org.uk/documents/qu...

Women are “ordinary people.” Migrants are “ordinary people.” LGBT folks are “ordinary people.” Stop using “ordinary people” as a reference only for people who are straight, white and male. It’s simple.

For Easter Sunday, ‘Lent’ by Anne Donnellan, a poignant reflection on faith, time, and the quiet longing for resurrection. From childhood devotion to adult surrender, poetry that lingers like dawn light Read now inksweatandtears.co.uk/anne-donnellan/ #InkSweatandTears #Submission #PoetryCommunity

So, last night's Doctor Who- just seemed like a cut & paste of "The devil's chord" from last season....has RTD already run out of ideas?

Sending love & support to all trans people on what is a difficult day- I will be there to support you

A very happy St Magnus Day to you all! Here is a reminder that tonight, Curator Fran will deliver an illustrated talk about the history of the memorial in the cathedral to HMS Royal Oak. It's in the St Magnus Centre and starts at 7pm.

Our #SpringArrivalSpotlight shines on the Reed Warbler today, a master of camouflage with its warm, brown plumage. These birds cleverly weave their cup-shaped nests from stems in their reed-bed home... 🪺

Haven't been on here much recently- apologies, MS being a confounded pain (literally & metaphorically...🙄)- anyway, how's everyone?

The Government’s new immigration bill and refugee citizenship ban are just more of the same: continuing the hostile environment. We can’t let this go on. Take action NOW: act.safepassage.org.uk/ask-your-mp-...

@brokenspinearts.bsky.social are so supportive. Thrilled to be reading this.