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Bernadette Russell

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Writer, storyteller, tree planter. HOPEPUNK,& radical kindness campaigner since 2011. my latest book #howtobehopeful is out now! https://t.co/t7FZxODAEN

Deptford, LONDON
Joined August 2009
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
"The Wild Ones" me telling stories about trees that talk, foxes that dance, wise magpies and strange river creatures, but it is also about hope, kindness, community and fun. Book here https://t.co/wCckOfKAAD
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Stories for all from the wild side of Deptford, with Bernadette Russell
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Natasha Carthew
1 year
Main job as a writer is to call out social injustice by calling in stories of positively - governments come and go, but the #WorkingClass writers community we have built here, on-stage and in the backs of bookshops remain, each and every one of us is strong, together we are one x
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
This Wednesday 19th 7pm-9pm I'm teaching an on line creative writing class hosted by wonderful Treadwell's Books "ENCHANTED" - ancient spells, grimoires, faerie lore, charms and a bit of Shakespeare’s magic. Book tickets and find out more here
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Bernadette Russell's creative workshop mines charms, grimoires and faerie lore to teach the art of magical writing.
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Natasha Carthew
2 years
This anthology from my buddies @ChattoBooks @PenguinUKBooks is going to be EPIC! If you're an unpublished #WorkingClass writer, submit your work to BOG PEOPLE by 16th June for your chance to be a part of something incredible - Please Repost folks! Details: https://t.co/VQ93lns36d
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Whoop! Congrats all
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Natasha Carthew
2 years
Immensely proud to reveal our incredible @ClassNature @Octopus_Books shortlist for 2024! Every one or these #WorkingClass writers deserves this accolade and more, exciting times for Nature Writing! @arvonfoundation @Campaign4Parks
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Here is Monday's hopeful story- with gratitude to Positive News for this. This story is about the many organizations working with children in Palestine https://t.co/MjcsouT0GT
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In Gaza, psychological first aid projects like the Free Gaza Circus are providing play, support and laughter amid a bitter war
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Morning all! I am performing 366 Days of Kindness next Friday 31st May at 7.30pm, tickets are £5 and it's suitable for 14+- bookings via link below. The show has had 5 * reviews and has been touring since 2014! come! https://t.co/82I3lX38ST
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We are proud to present Bernadatte Russell’s 1 woman show, 366 Days of Kindness. Part of #GetCreative Festival in Thurrock!
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
What an absolute delight me meet you in person ❤️
@CompInPolitics
Compassion in Politics
2 years
So lucky to be reunited with the indominatable @betterussell in the flesh this weekend at "Common", her barnstorming piece of outdoor theatre with @teatrovivo @TheAlbanySE8 inspired by @FHSoc 🧵
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
With action, hope is just wishful thinking. Every day at every moment there are amazing things happening too, sometimes against the odds. https://t.co/9YBHKhJLF8
goodgoodgood.co
Thanks to a project from UN Live, NATURE is now an official artist on major streaming platforms, using royalties to fund climate projects worldwide.
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Shakespeare in a Suitcase📚 🎭
2 years
For, being green, there is great hope Henry IV pt 2 3.1 #ShakespeareSunday #QuarryWoodtheatre
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Nice chat about rest & then we all rested afterwards! This convo is so important #stoptheglorificationofbusy
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Rosie Wilby
2 years
This episode of Do Good and Do Well that I guested on with @SarahFoxCoach @betterussell @itsannettec recorded @powthanet is now out wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Join me in demanding mandatory honest labelling in the UK across all meat and dairy products. #bekindtoallkinds https://t.co/kGQVF5Jt2f #HonestLabelling
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Action closed - Labelling
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
New evidence reveals risks of Nueva Pescanova's octopus farm plans in Spain including risks to wildlife, the environment and public health. @PescanovaCorp needs to halt its reckless plans NOW. #StopOctopusFarming
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Curtis Brown, Jamie Lloyd Company and DoY Theatre - What is your plan of action? - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/doHCtYkixP via @UKChange
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Curtis Brown, Jamie Lloyd Company and DoY Theatre - What is your plan of action?
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
This brilliant writers book launch! See you there ❤️
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Proud to be part of this festival - with "366 Days Of Kindness" - thanks to @artistsmakers. I'm on at 7.30pm tomorrow , The Shine Hub, above QD, East Square, Basildon (the old British Heart Foundation shop) it's FREE and you are welcome to just turn up, no need to book
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Last minute shout out to anyone who would like to come and join us for a restorative walk in Lesnes Abbey Woods tomorrow, for peace, hope and spring, we're funding raising for Medical Aid Palestine. Hope to see you there 10.30am- 1.30 pm https://t.co/esVSrc0qoW
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Join Sophie and Bernadette as they guide you on an audio story walk around the ancient woodland surrounding Lesnes Abbey
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@SarahFoxCoach
Sarah Fox 🍉
2 years
This was us chatting on zoom before we headed to the live stream - massive thanks @betterussell @itsannettec and @rosiewilby for being my co-pilots as navigated the question about rest and doing good.
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Rosie Wilby
2 years
Ready to go !
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Bernadette Russell
2 years
Thanks @STWevents for a fun day yesterday in brookmill park making a lot of noise, singing, telling tales & learning to fly. Average Saturday 😂😂💚
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Rosie Wilby
2 years
Looking forward to being part of a conversation about rest tomorrow (Sunday) 12.40pm with @SarahFoxCoach @betterussell @itsannettec as part of @powthanet digital day. It’s FREE 😀 and other talks include @TraceyEmin 🤩 https://t.co/16psuRBYsN
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