The Bethlehem Light of Peace An international scouting tradition that began in Austria in 1986 and takes place before Christmas. A symbolic flame shared worldwide as a sign of peace. This year, Plast (the Ukrainian scouting organisation) also brought the light to a bookstore in Kyiv 🇺🇦

Lucky I picked up lunch at Josie's in Pontypridd Market this morning, needed an lemergency dash to rescue my sister's Sainsbury delivery as she was stuck in her doctor's surgery.

Hong Kong’s "elections" yesterday were far from legitimate with not a pro-democracy candidate in sight. Five years into its sweeping crackdown, Beijing has seized full control of the LegCo. Read more from @hrw.org here 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

It’s Monday again, Pedro and I are here to man the shop and provide you with books! - Michael

Well I can show you these fabulous pencils from @workersgallery.bsky.social because they are for ME, but not the rest of my Christmas shopping I'm afraid, secret Santa and all that.

Greetings from Kyiv. Ukraine was under a massive russian attack last night. The target was critical infrastructure. No power at home (rolling outages). So, warcoffee time

One week to go!

The Booksellers Association (BA) has expressed "real concern" about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse "a deluge of increased costs" for already hamstrung bookshops👇

one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.

We’ve got lots of lonely books in store looking for new homes. Come and rescue one? - Michael

On Holodomor Remembrance Day, Ukrainians light a candle at 4 pm and place it on the windowsill to honor the millions who died in the 1932-1933 famine. 🕯️4 pm in Ukraine

Last chance to vote in the People's Choice Award🥈 Get yourself here!🏃🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏿🏃🏽‍♂️ Saturday 10am-5pm 22nd November 2025 The Friends of the Workers Gallery's Winter Open continues until January 2026. It's a great mix of painting, sculpture, design, craft, drawing & print making! www.workersgallery.co.uk

Join us at 1:30PM today when Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be signing copies of their debut novels!

Ammunition from #Bulgaria, equipment from #France appeared in #RSF hands in #Darfur #Sudan via #UnitedArabEmirates. But @eudiplomacy.bsky.social silence on UAE's role allows impunity. Time for EU to step up response to UN embargo violations. www.politico.eu/article/suda... @laukaya.bsky.social

One of my heroines.

Kyiv, Sophia Square today. The annual “Empty Chairs” event – in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures missing, imprisoned, or held captive because of russia’s war against Ukraine. I was there. I want the world to see.

At least 600 migrant workers employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months. The blatant wage theft speaks volumes about Saudi authorities’ broken wage protection system.

🔴 There is mounting evidence the Sudanese city of El Fasher is at the centre of one of this century’s worst ethnic massacres. Now, The Telegraph has received a voice message from a survivor telling harrowing story of survival ⬇️ www.telegraph.co.uk/bluesky-tmg/sudan-pay-genocide/

🚨Today!🚨 Last chance 1-4pm Sunday 2nd November 🖼️ Hand in your submissions for the Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open! For info and entry form - use links on poster👇

Nov 1: Feast of All Saints (All Hallows). Ecgberht, the first archbishop of York (†766), brought the feast to England, where it is found as a marginal addition to the Martyrology of Bede. #medievalsky

Artists and Photographers! Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form. For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster. 99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN. #art #photography #Wales #Rhondda

Worst cholera outbreak in 20 years hits war-torn DRC The disease is spreading fast along the Congo River and into remote villages that are hard to reach because of ongoing fighting @liliasebouai.bsky.social reports www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

Russian forces, using drones, attacked a United Nations convoy delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The very next day, they posted video evidence. This brazen, unlawful attack should remind governments of their responsibility to stand up for justice.

Thanks to everyone who continues to support and encourage our creative community to flourish. Special thanks to the team of volunteers leading and and supporting the 'Friends of the Workers Gallery' to do more to put creativity and kindness at the heart of all we do www.workersgallery.co.uk

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of 21 October 1966, when the village of Aberfan was devastated by the collapse of a coal spoil tip, claiming the lives of 144 people including 116 children. We hold them, those left behind to mourn them, and the community of Aberfan in our prayers.

Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women’s prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and 25, following a lack of medical care. The deaths highlight Iranian authorities’ violation of prisoners’ right to life.

Open Saturdays 10am-5pm Free entry exhibitions, plus browse our graphic novel and photobook book shop, greeting cards and gift shop. A warm welcome awaits!

I don't want a relationship with my computer, my appliances, or my phone. I just want them to function without fuss and certainly without opinions or suggestions. I have living, breathing friends and family for relationships. Tech bros need to try that.

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ICYMI: Bookshop.org has launched a new e-book platform, enabling indie bookshops to access the growing e-book market in the UK 👇 #BookSky

Spoke to @france24.com about China's chilling new ethnic unity bill which could be used to facilitate intensifying ideological controls, target ethnic & religious minorities including by erasing minority language rights & foster control beyond China’s borders. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddws...

Calling all artists and photographers! Winter Open - call out from Friends of the Workers Gallery! #callforartists #gallery

Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet. This ban yet is another way for the Taliban to control women and girls.

Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment. The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.

Finally free! Alaa Abdel Fattah has been released after nearly a decade of unlawful imprisonment in Egypt. There are many like him still imprisoned in Egypt for simply exercising their right to freedom of speech. Egypt’s government should release all those wrongfully detained.

So have generations of Welsh people

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Incredible news today that Sisi pardoned Alaa Abdel Fattah, Egypt's most prominent political prisoner who has been imprisoned more or less continuously since 2014. He should be released once Sisi’s decision is published in the Official Gazette www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Can't reach us but want to support the Workers #creative #community? Help us reach more folks by reposting our what's on posts. Check out the Friends of the Workers #Gallery on Facebook. Make sure you're on our mailing list-check out our website & online store www.workersgallery.co.uk/shop #art

Today is #HobbitDay because both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway come and boromir #Tolkien books.

No Farmers No Food.

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Next Week! Come check out the Pontypridd Art Fair we'll be hosting in store. www.facebook.com/events/65837...

More than 2,000 people have been killed following a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. The Taliban have imposed rules that make it difficult for female aid workers to help with rescue efforts. Taliban authorities should ensure that women are involved in all relief work.

On publication day for The First King of England, enormous thanks to @princetonupress.bsky.social and Doug Young of PEW Literary for making it possible

GALLERY NEWS! See you Friday 5th September 6.45-8.45pm for the launch of not 1 but 2 new exhibitions: From The Trees by @masterwoodchip.bsky.social & From The Needle by @helyg.bsky.social Chris will reflect on his 1 month long residency adventure at Welcome To Our Woods, Treherbert.

Last day to see Outsiders by Marc Davenant @marcdavenant.bsky.social up the Workers Saturday 30th August 10am-5pm #photography #homelessness #Wales #gallery

Met up with Superwoman in Martha's Home Store ⚡

I love it when relatives have too many apples ❤️