#holdalljudgestoaccount Well, I always felt 2025 was going to be special and positive. I’m overweight and unfit partly because of comfort eating and drinking over the last few traumatic years. In February I’ll be 70 so I’ve decided to take until then to get really fit ( by my

Here's the marvellous poem Cookie Come Home from April's beautiful #poetry publication, LADY by @LaurieBolger Enjoy the reading Now, fancy the full book? https://t.co/kbXCeFBurT

I'm delighted to be reading my poems for the first time in the #WestMidlands at the @GeneralOffice12 in #Stourbridge with @GregMLeadbetter and Derek Littlewood. Join us on 14th May at 8pm for an evening of #folklore, #places and #ghosts... https://t.co/6T9WQktATT

Over 150 calls for submissions of #poetry, #fiction, flash, #nonfiction, #art, #photography & more - competitions, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in February 2025. Best of luck & pls share! https://t.co/Fn9tv196oc

Police release CCTV in hunt for man who raped 14-year-old girl in train station toilets

@famecritic @helen_dewbery @filmstarstudies @TheFlyingChild @Shnidhi @BodaciousCopy @capwell2049 @lisamariehaden @SazVora @storyvilled @PriyaChabria @sahaysmita @meenakandasamy Proud of today's panel featuring Poetry Film Live @helen_dewbery @ChaucerCameron @Shnidhi @thegeorgiamoon & Kiera Obbard. Thanks to Diana Miller @miller_diana for adding thoughtful feedback after our live broadcast https://t.co/c8nmPm53C0 #poetry #poetryfilm #womeninfilm #story

Looking forward to @celeb_studies screening & panel, featuring @helen_dewbery & Chaucer Cameron, for their outstanding contributions to Poetry Film Live. Share & join the live public screening at 2 pm GMT on Jan 4 https://t.co/uZemsJiyx9 @filmstarstudies @TheFlyingChild #poetry

At @asda waiting to use the disabled toilet that has no paper in it. I have a bowel condition and I've been stood here waiting for 20 minutes for someone to get me some. I've now had to get my partner to go buy some for me instead. Not good enough. Stop leaving disabled toilets

On our podcast we provide the counter-narrative to the "sex work" myth giving a critical and survivor-focused perspective on #prostitution, #porn and #trafficking. If you'd like to support us in 2025, you can also donate via PayPal: redlightexpose.podcast@gmail.com

Medical misogyny leaves women in pain for years, say MPs

We are still in need of support to make our next season happen @RedLightExpose We presently have 6 survivors wanting to come on to share their experiences & insights. We’re trying to raise enough to cover honorariums for them. Pls donate if you can. 🫶 https://t.co/voLI6ORvLf

If you like the work I do, please consider supporting the fundraiser for @redlightexpose - the podcast project I'm part of. As much as we try to keep the running costs low, we want to be able to compensate survivor guests & can't do that without support: https://t.co/0svTtPGjqF

#safeCheltenham A body bought and sold ages so much faster- Crystal

Ahead of #BookshopDay on Saturday 12 October, we're delighted to launch our new campaign video. In order for our local communities to thrive, we need to support the bookshops within them. Why do you #ChooseBookshops?

This is brilliant. Working class writers are so underrepresented and @KitdeWaal can hopefully begin to change this from the top X 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #writing #writingcommunity

Congratulations 🥂 @KitdeWaal 2025 Chair of panel #WomensPrizeforFiction We're looking forward to reading #TheBestOfEverything and hearing you in discussion with @_megster in May

Today we are thrilled to be sharing this message from award-winning writer @KitdeWaal, as an ambassador for #CultureMakes. Organisations across the UK are joining us in sharing stories of the positive impact of the work they do in mental health and wellbeing.

We’re excited to announce an online event ‘Working-Class Writing: Why your voice needs to be heard’ with @KitdeWaal and Dreda Say Mitchell, chaired by @elaine_canning. Join them on 28th November as they discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by working-class writers.

'It's not every hurt you can see with your eyes'   From acclaimed author @KitdeWaal, comes an extraordinary novel about kindness, and its power to change lives.   Introducing #TheBestOfEverything Coming April 2025 and available to pre-order now 🔗 https://t.co/MKFu45hToQ

NEW Never Too Late Award: 🔹 'Recognises the unique voice and hard work of #OlderWriters who are just getting started' 🔹 £500 will be awarded to the highest placed writer aged 60+ in Poetry/Short Story/Novel/Flash Fiction 🔹 Championed by @KitdeWaal https://t.co/whjtTRnJnz