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07.03.2026 10:56
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You might like this @letterappsoc.bsky.social.
The daffodills, magnolia and blossom have been a much needed lift this week.
I did something creative to make sense of all the thoughts from a massive project I worked on recently to digitise letters from WWII.
It's a collection of hope and love and sadness. So much in the stories they tell.
It's a real treasure trove!
How a project transcribing letters brought history to life
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Thank you. That's lovely feedback!
Thanks for sharing this Jim. 👍
I thought of you while I was working on this project @lissakevans.bsky.social. So many voices sharing everyday details of their lives.
Did they have a better war out there than the chaps in Europe?
Thank you Steph. It's been such a joy to be involved in this.
Such different covers!
I recently finished a 3-month project transcribing letters and documents for an IWM / DCMS project marking the 80th anniversary of VE / VJ Day.
It was a moving and fascinating project.
Here are some of my lessons from the Letters to Loved Ones archive and links to letters I think you should read.
Oh! Thanks for reading it. It has been the best project to work on. Seeing the themes and common issues emerge of the course of hundreds of letters, was a joy! Was an honour to read their words.
How wonderful to have your GU's archive. The detail of the everyday is the most precious thing.
Recent article about how her recording made it on to the soundtrack of Wuthering Heights.
Olivia and band on stage. A rapt audience lit by the stage lights.
Gorgeous night seeing Olivia Chaney at King's Place. ❤️
BBC announces the return of hit comedy #Ghosts for feature film. More details:
www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ghosts-...
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February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month – here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer 👇
It's unlikely to be cancer, but if you notice changes that are unusual for you or won’t go away, get them checked by your doctor.
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There are now 26 videos in our *sleep safe* YouTube playlist.
Find your perfect episode to keep you company through the night.
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New blog post looking at how charities are raising awareness about AI information giving.
> The fight for accurate information – charity comms around AI search results
Best bit of the journey.
Your post inspired me to look at how charities were responding to this. 👍
Are you planning future comms around this?
Includes examples from @sheltercharity.bsky.social @mencap.org.uk @mind.org.uk @britishlivertrust.bsky.social @lymphomaaction.bsky.social and more...
New blog post looking at how charities are raising awareness about AI information giving.
> The fight for accurate information – charity comms around AI search results
Wow. How precious. You might like this project I recently worked on.
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The Charity X-odus: what has changed, and what's next?
New post for The Media Society reflecting on the changes across charity Twitter (X).
New TV docudrama, Dirty Business, will reveal the appalling and deadly consequences of sewage in our waterways.
Let’s make 2026 the year big polluters are finally made to clean up their act. ✊
Head to the link in our bio, @friends-earth.bsky.social, to sign our petition.
#DirtyBusiness
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On #HelplinesAwarenessDay, we're celebrating the fantastic work our teams do to support older people through our Advice Line.
Age UK's Advice Line is a free, confidential national telephone service for older people, and their families, friends, carers and professionals: https://bit.ly/4aKCJM5
Looks like quite a few have quiet quit rather than making an announcement.
Note @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @nicva.org and @cfni.bsky.social mentioned in the article are all on here.
