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For those unable to join us last night at our @ihr.bsky.social seminar last night, you can now listen to the event with @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser discussing their 2024 book, A most beautiful game
Available now ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/6jVS1v…
A great seminar from great supporters of the conference in @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social, Karen Fraser and chaired by another great supporter in @rafnicholson.bsky.social!
We highly recommend you give this a listen as this presentation won our 2025 inclusivity prize!
#sportshistory "A most unsuitable game: Reflections on a community celebration of the women’s game in Scotland", @ihr.bsky.social @bssh.bsky.social webinar, 26 Jan featuring @fionaskillen.bsky.social @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser. Booking now open: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’
Sign up today ⬇️
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
🎄 Advent of Thanks 7/24
Here's to those who navigate the world without a network of support. Our love, admiration, and strength goes out to you ✨
#AdventOfThanks #CChange #AdventCalendar #Xmas
#𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 🎄 𝟗/𝟐𝟒
Thanks to the people and organisations who work to eradicate poverty while providing support and advocacy to those who need it.
#BetterIsPossible #CreditUnion #CreditUnions #GlasgowCreditUnion #MoneyMatters #EthicalFinance 🪙💷🫶🙏
Colorful illustration featuring three people raising their fists in solidarity, one person in a wheelchair holding a megaphone, and vibrant abstract shapes like lightning bolts and stars. A large pink megaphone appears on the right side. The text reads: “Thank you to all those individuals and organisations who defend human rights in the face of increasing attacks & pressure upon these protections and our democracy as a whole.” Hashtags and branding include #AdventofThanks, “10/12,” and the C-Change logo with the tagline “Supporting Good Lives.”
🎄 Advent of Thanks 10/12
On Human Rights Day, we honour those defending human rights under pressure. Thank you for showing that #BetterIsPossible when we stand for dignity, justice & freedom for all.
#AdventOfThanks #HumanRightsDay #CChange
🎄 Advent of Thanks 11/24
Thank you to local groups in our communities, you provide space for people to feel valued, warm, connected, and included ❄️
#AdventOfThanks #CChange #AdventCalendar #Xmas
🎅 You'll never believe who called into our office in Glasgow this week!
#SANTA
🎄 Advent of Thanks 12/24
👕 Today's Christmas Jumper Day, and we wanted to say - no matter the weather, you can always wear your favourite Christmas sweater! Thanks to those who put a smile on our face with small-yet-powerful acts of radical kindness.
#AdventOfThanks #CChange #AdventCalendar #Xmas
🎄 Advent of Thanks 13/24
🧑🎨 We thank the artists and creatives who use their talent and creativity to help make the world more a more beautiful place and for drawing our eyes to the issues of our day.
#AdventOfThanks #CChange #AdventCalendar #Xmas
🎄 Advent of Thanks 14/12
Today we’re shouting out the activists & organisers who spark movements, lift up big issues, & keep pushing for real change. Your drive reminds us that #BetterIsPossible.
#AdventOfThanks #CChange
Stuck for a Christmas present for the poetry lover in your life? You can now order my book from the Drunk Muse Press website: www.drunkmusepress.com/shop/p/given...
Group of young writers working on poetry sitting at large table
Group photo with pupils and Donna Matthew in Hampden Bowling Club
Our Holyrood group had a fantastic time at this special poetry event at Hampden Bowling Club today. Thank you so much to Donna Matthew and @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland #Poetry
Library posters
PTBO
Library talk
PTBO
A few braw things…
Looking forward to it!
I'll be reading in #Stonehaven on Friday with a whole host of fabulous poets, in suppport of @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social as she launches her new #poetry book. Come along!
🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
🧙♀️Have a spooktacular weekend from all at C-Change
#FeelGoodFriday #HappyHalloween
Graphic with bold blue text in the center reading “ECHR IS FUNDAMENTAL.” Surrounding text includes: “The ECHR protects all members of society,” “C-Change & 300+ organisations call on the PM to stand firm with the ECHR,” and “Don’t let divisive politics dismantle your freedom.” Visual elements include a pink statue of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword, a pink megaphone, and a pink dove carrying an olive branch. At the bottom left is the C-Change logo with the tagline “Supporting Good Lives.” Background is light blue with a clean, modern design.
🇬🇧 We must not let opportunist ugly politics strip away the human rights that protect us all.
C-Change Scotland joins 300+ orgs urging the PM to defend the UK’s place in the ECHR.
🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
#HumanRights #ECHR #ThirdSectorSolidarity
Love goes north
Love Goes North (East) Stonehaven launch of my new book on 14th November. See you there!
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba... lovely article by the great Hugh MacDonald with typically generous assessment of my new book ‘High Ball to the Wee Man’ and Hamish MacDonald’s ‘Square Baw’ @asls.org.uk @natlibscot.bsky.social @stephenwattpoet.bsky.social @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social
@david-farrier.bsky.social - Nature's Genius
James Hanning - The Bookseller of Hay
@axdouglas.bsky.social - Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self
@juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social - Love Goes North
Kate Summerscale - The Peepshow: The Murders at 10 Rillington Place
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#WigtownBookFestival
Julie and rose with books
Julie on stage
Julie’s heid
Love goes north book cover
Only two weeks until @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social Wigtown Book Festival
I’m appearing on Sunday 28th September with my new book Love Goes North
I’m also chairing an event the same day with footballing icon Rose Reilly - not to be missed!
tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/events...
Poster with love goes north book cover and times of launch.
Southwest launch of Love Goes North.
Coach and Horses, Dumfries
Thursday 25th September 6.30pm
Followed by open mic
See you there?
#ScottishPoetryListings
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social @luathpress.bsky.social @dumfries.bsky.social
Only a few tickets left 👇🏻👇🏻
To celebrate Exeter’s involvement in #RWC2025, we’re hosting a Poetry Scrum! 🏉
We’ve gathered women poets from Cities of Literature across the world to share new work about female empowerment, bodies in movement, and sport.
More info: www.exetercityofliterature.com/poetryscrum
✨BOOK EVENT✨
👤 @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social
📚 We Are Scottish Football
📍Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
📆 10 September
⏰ 2:30pm
🎟 buff.ly/rExCzua
#Burns #Football #BookEvent #Poetry #AllowayWhatsOn
Representing Edinburgh #CityOfLiterature, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social shares a rousing poem for the #RWC2025 and Exeter's involvement in hosting some of the games, including Scotland vs Canada this Saturday! 🏴
Find out more: www.exetercityofliterature.com/current-proj...
Lovely afternoon of poetry at Central Station for the Glasgow launch of @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social "Love Goes North". Proud to be quoted on the cover, even better to hear the sure words live. Another triumph from @luathpress.bsky.social: buy it!
