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Noelle Cobden

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Communities Programme Director @edbookfest | Board Member @ptsd_uk | fmr @horsecrossperth @traversetheatre @WHALE_arts @The_globe All thoughts my own She/her

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What an event. Riveting personal stories, poetry and scholarship. The redemptive power of arts is mistakable. Thank you to @edbookfest.bsky.social @kir-anderson.bsky.social @noellecobden.bsky.social @lady_unchained

19.08.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait to chair this!

11.06.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The importance of public libraries for older adults: Supporting wellbeing later in life Category: Blog

'book groups or other literature-based activities also have considerable potential to support older adults’ wellbeing, through facilitating social interaction, integration and friendship' www.cilips.org.uk/public-libra... #LibrariesChangeLives

03.04.2025 15:41 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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04.04.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
 A diverse group of people, including women wearing hijabs, are gathered under a green canopy at an outdoor community event. They are seated around a table engaged in creative activities, such as knitting and arts and crafts.

A diverse group of people, including women wearing hijabs, are gathered under a green canopy at an outdoor community event. They are seated around a table engaged in creative activities, such as knitting and arts and crafts.

Want to host a community event that’s full of creativity and connection? 🎨

Join us the free #FunPalaces workshop and learn how to bring people together through culture, science, and play!

πŸ“… Tuesday 8th April 6pm - 8pm, The Albany SE8

Sign up now: www.tickettailor.com/events/funpa...

04.04.2025 09:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cream background, red Graeae logo. Black text reads, An open letter in regard to proposed resource cuts.

Cream background, red Graeae logo. Black text reads, An open letter in regard to proposed resource cuts.

We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society.

Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb

26.03.2025 12:18 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This too ☘️

17.03.2025 11:51 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy IWD2025 to all the bloody brilliant women in my life. ❀️

08.03.2025 10:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

HOOOOOORRRRAAAAAYYYYY! Well done Anna, thoroughly deserved! ❀️

04.03.2025 12:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #WorldBookDay next week, and I know a lot of your children want to go to school dressed as my characters. So here are my tips for dressing as Peanut Jones and her friends. Hope they are of use. Do send me any pictures of your charges in their outfits on the big day...

26.02.2025 10:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mid-Week Links: 19 Feb 2025 also: write for this newsletter!

I'm looking for FIVE GUEST WRITERS for my substack. Want to write something and have it reach thousands of the best readers out there? Kind, generous, thoughtful, considerate? This is your time! substack.com/home/post/p-...

19.02.2025 12:49 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Eight years is amazing @kir-anderson.bsky.social congratulations!

31.01.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Solace and Connection Through Reading This short film, created in conjunction with Media Trust and funded by The Crucible Foundation, showcases the work of PRG and is based on stories from…

Please vote for this great charity, helping orisiners connect with famiky through reading. And please share :)
smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/solace...

29.01.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Library for the homeless facing closure after sudden eviction A β€˜lifeline’ library and community space which offers services to around 200 homeless people in Edinburgh every week has sent out an urgent appeal after being evicted from its premises.

This is just awful news. StreetReads is the most fantastic place, run by people trying their hardest to make the lives of those experiencing homelessness a little better. Please help if you can: uk.news.yahoo.com/library-home...

17.01.2025 21:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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kermit the frog is dancing on a stage with a red curtain behind him . ALT: kermit the frog is dancing on a stage with a red curtain behind him .

Thoughts and prayers to all the teachers this week…there are a whole bunch of feral children on a sugar comedown heading your way.

07.01.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m at least 60% cheese at this stage.

29.12.2024 19:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

S Club 7 were on the radio earlier and I realised one of their lyrics is β€˜hoochie mama show your nanas’. Even the 90/00s bubble gum pop isn’t safe πŸ˜‚

23.12.2024 20:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The wonderful Marjorie Lotfi enchanting the Ripple’s Friday Club with her poetry yesterday ❀️
Such a treat to witness.

07.12.2024 20:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Launching a directory of Black and POC cultural professionals & creatives in Scotland! Over 100 talented individuals already featured. A free resource fostering connections & opportunities. Move beyond performative statements towards meaningful change

Want to join?
directory.weareherescotland.com

04.12.2024 09:58 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. 

If you use your library, please share. 

Picture of library aisle filled with books.

Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. If you use your library, please share. Picture of library aisle filled with books.

@goodwilllibrarian.bsky.social

01.12.2024 03:49 πŸ‘ 22374 πŸ” 7740 πŸ’¬ 525 πŸ“Œ 483

This makes me so happy.

01.12.2024 20:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SHOP | scranacademy

If you fancy supporting a brilliant social enterprise who in turn support young people I can highly recommend buying a delicious Christmas hamper from Scran Academy (there’s even free delivery if you’re in Edinburgh): www.scranacademy.com/shop

22.11.2024 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
App settings for accessibility

App settings for accessibility

I keep forgetting to add Alt text so this is a brilliant setting to check βœ”οΈ in your πŸ¦‹ settings

Please do share as, if you're like me, a wee nudge is sometimes necessary to remind us all πŸ™

20.11.2024 11:42 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
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a woman says i 'm new here with a buzzr logo in the background Alt: a woman says i 'm new here with a buzzr logo in the background

Soooooo what’s happening over here then?

16.11.2024 13:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0