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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Sep 18

I haven't been on this much, as the last few months have been a whirlwind - a new family member, a parent diagnosed with dementia, plus the usual juggle of trying to work as much as I can, live within our means and manage a chronic illness.

And then there's just the state of the world.

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Jun 11

The One Show - Dads Rock featured on last night's One Show

Thanks to all the Dads and families who took part, it focuses on our work with NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

You can watch it here, it's about 19 mins, 30 seconds in:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Jun 10

Today my thoughts have very much been with the people in Graz. Every time news like today’s comes I’m immediately transported back to March 1996.

Once again, it hit a little close to home thinking of pupils at my sister’s school in Vienna who made us these bracelets for our wedding.

A woman’s hand and a man’s hand placed on top of one another on a table. Both hands show wedding rings and friendship bracelets. The woman’s wrist has a bracelet with beads that spell Mrs Koala and the man’s wrist has a bracelet with beads spelling Mr Koala

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Jun 10

Done!

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Jun 9

Paediatric first aid training with St Andrew’s ambulance done.

Now I just need to get my first aid kit restocked to be ready for Surf Camp this summer!

A white woman with glasses sitting on floor with a model showing body organs behind her on a windowsill. There’s a first aid manual on floor behind her too.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Jun 9

Hi if any of your church would be interested in doing an open table so we can create a space for other LGBTQ+ Christians across the city, please get in touch 🏳️‍🌈

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Jun 7

So awesome to be back at Grampian Pride again this year after missing last year. Thank you Mother Nature for not raining on our parade even if you soaked us going back to the car 🤣

A woman with rainbow flag face paint on both cheeks and rainbow flag coloured flowers headband. A bearded man with a plaid shirt in trans flag colours

Woman with rainbow flag coloured flowers headband, glasses and denim jacket holding a balloon display in trans flag colours.

A group of people of all ages help carry a massive LGBTQIA banner flag in front of Marischal College in Grampian Pride parade.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · May 24

I had three days off booked weeks ago all so I could go see Lilo & Stitch at a cinema tomorrow and now I won’t be able to get there because they’re closing all the routes to the cinema tomorrow and all the roads with disabled parking bays. Thanks SO much Aberdeen.

Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · May 11

Today was a successful day. A morning of naps, an afternoon trip to beach for ice cream, a work project complete, roast dinner and evening listening to Joni Mitchell live at Newport Festival on vinyl.

Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · May 8

From what I’ve read he is very anti-LGBTQ+ and has also been called out in past for covering up abuse, so I had fears that he would be very MAGA as well.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · May 8

That’s something!

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · May 8

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · May 8

Oh good. A pope that has gone on record as anti LGBTQ+ and covered up sexual abuse. Way to go backwards in the progress Pope Francis made…

Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Apr 15

Once again, our local city neighbourhood has stickers, graffiti and leaflet with hate against Muslims, Black communities and LGBTQ+ communities. The far right are radicalising others, feeling emboldened and it is deeply concerning. I’ve signed this petition too.

Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Apr 15

I just signed Praxis' open letter calling on Minister for Communities Angela Rayner to stand up to hate and keep all our communities safe.

Right now, this Government is leaving far-right hate unchecked. Demand better. Sign the letter.

act.praxis.org.uk/sign-open-le...

Sign our open letter to Minister for Communities Angela Rayner: Stand up to far-right hate and keep us all safe.

Dear Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, It's been over six months now since the racist riots. Since people of colour were attacked and since asylum hotels were set alight. The violence of last summe...

act.praxis.org.uk

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Apr 5

I don’t need presents, but I’d love for people with M.E. to have the support they need, the understanding from PIP assessors and to not fear being in hospitals. Here’s how you can give me a birthday gift: www.justgiving.com/page/laura-a...

Laurie's birthday fundraiser for Action for M.E.

Help Laura Anne Collier raise money to support Action for M.E.

www.justgiving.com

Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Apr 4

Interested to know what my former neighbours at @edinburghzoo.bsky.social have to say - will they too stand with their cousins in Antartica? 🐧 #IStandWithThePenguins

Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · Apr 4

If you’re new here, welcome. Our Antarctica Nudist Colony Government was formed after Seal hunters left our land around 1920. We occasionally allow scientists to study our 29 mammals, multiple seabirds, and limited flora, but have no permanent human settlement. Australia partially protects us 1/2

Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Apr 4

Standing with the penguins.

Penguins Against Trump @penguinsagainstdt.bsky.social · Apr 3

Current mood.

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Penguins Against Trump @penguinsagainstdt.bsky.social · Apr 3

Us finding out about the tariffs yesterday.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Apr 3

Can i be excused for temporary use for wrapping presents and cleaning?

Otherwise its the fairy lights and maybe a lamp.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Mar 10

I am back at home with all my work stuff on Wednesday. I have a list of platforms on my computer somewhere.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Mar 10

My husband and I received a £40 gift card for @dominiontheatre.bsky.social from friends at end of last year. After a tough weekend, we went to go use it today only to discover there’s no disabled access at all. Not even to get wheelchair into building. Utterly gutting and so disappointing.

Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Mar 8

There’s lots of different platforms and they all have their pros and cons. JustGiving is usually best for sponsorship thing but there are some others. Do you work for the charity?

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Mar 7

Mentally trying to calculate how we will be able to afford to live as costs of everything continue to rise higher than pay and disability do.

It’s maddening to see the talk of DWP focusing on getting disabled back into work at the same time as there’s talk getting rid of remote & flexible working.

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Laura Anne Collier @lacollier.bsky.social · Mar 7

Hi Helen, does the charity you are raising money for use any platforms already?

I know many people have opinions about different fundraising platforms, but some really save charities money with their admin processes where many cheaper run ones do not.

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Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social · Feb 28

Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandads! Come along to our free First Aid. Thurs 20th March 7pm.

Taking place in Gorgie.

Sign up below:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social

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