Shelly Dennison
@dennisonshelly.bsky.social
Writer & Comms Consultant.
Trustee @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social
Website: https://shellydennison.co.uk/
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/shellydennison
Trustee @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social
Website: https://shellydennison.co.uk/
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/shellydennison
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Shelly Dennison
Writer & Comms Consultant
shellydennison.co.uk
*Obligatory occasional self promotion post*
I've got space for new projects in 2026 so do get in touch if you're interested in working with me with either my writing or charity comms hat on.
(A thing I've learned today: all the hat emojis are very uninspiring...)
shellydennison.co.uk
I've got space for new projects in 2026 so do get in touch if you're interested in working with me with either my writing or charity comms hat on.
(A thing I've learned today: all the hat emojis are very uninspiring...)
shellydennison.co.uk
This month’s round-up of some of the things I’ve been writing, reading and doing includes fiction for dark evenings and my plans for Substack in 2026.
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November 2025
A round-up of some of the things I’ve been writing, reading and doing this month.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This month’s round-up of some of the things I’ve been writing, reading and doing includes fiction for dark evenings and my plans for Substack in 2026.
open.substack.com/pub/shellyde...
open.substack.com/pub/shellyde...
10/10. No notes.
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
10/10. No notes.
Interesting read. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity
The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Interesting read. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Shelly Dennison
Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend?
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
Good Gifts 2025
Use your Secret Santa or present giving to support charities, museums and small businesses.
madlinblog.wordpress.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend?
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill.
#GoodGifts
Today in evidence of personal growth: I actually *didn't* apologise while making it clear I'm not willing to work for free 🙄
(Is this a peculiarly charity sector freelancing thing or is it just a freelancing thing?)
(Is this a peculiarly charity sector freelancing thing or is it just a freelancing thing?)
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today in evidence of personal growth: I actually *didn't* apologise while making it clear I'm not willing to work for free 🙄
(Is this a peculiarly charity sector freelancing thing or is it just a freelancing thing?)
(Is this a peculiarly charity sector freelancing thing or is it just a freelancing thing?)
And repeat. I don't really want to have to write a blog post about this but...
Love having to start the day by explaining the difference between comms, marketing and PR. Again.
a man is laying on a bed with his arms outstretched and says `` i have this nagging feeling this has happened before ''
Alt: a man is laying on a bed with his arms outstretched and says `` i have this nagging feeling this has happened before ''
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
And repeat. I don't really want to have to write a blog post about this but...
Inheritance is a great read. I wrote a bit about it here shellydennison.substack.com/p/inheritance
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Inheritance is a great read. I wrote a bit about it here shellydennison.substack.com/p/inheritance
As one senior Labour figure puts it: “Keir is highly unusual as a prime minister in giving the impression that whatever he personally thinks is none of your business.”
This is a problem - we want a leader who cares about things. (Or at least appears to I suppose)
This is a problem - we want a leader who cares about things. (Or at least appears to I suppose)
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
As one senior Labour figure puts it: “Keir is highly unusual as a prime minister in giving the impression that whatever he personally thinks is none of your business.”
This is a problem - we want a leader who cares about things. (Or at least appears to I suppose)
This is a problem - we want a leader who cares about things. (Or at least appears to I suppose)
Reposted by Shelly Dennison
This is very sweet.
In this quirky photo essay, artist Shizza Majeed illustrates her grandfather's personal story of belonging as a Pakistani man who moved to Britain in the 60s.
✍🏽Sabah Salam
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/17/b...
✍🏽Sabah Salam
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/17/b...
Friday prayer and fish and chips: portraits of Babaji’s Britain
Shizza Majeed's photography series tells her grandfather’s personal story of belonging as a Pakistani man who moved to Britain in the 1960s
hyphenonline.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This is very sweet.
Current status: trying to wriggle out of having a full on leaving do.
The saving grace is that it would be the week before Christmas and I expect everywhere will be booked up anyway 🤞
The saving grace is that it would be the week before Christmas and I expect everywhere will be booked up anyway 🤞
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Current status: trying to wriggle out of having a full on leaving do.
The saving grace is that it would be the week before Christmas and I expect everywhere will be booked up anyway 🤞
The saving grace is that it would be the week before Christmas and I expect everywhere will be booked up anyway 🤞
One of the odd things about leaving an organisation you've worked for for a while (in this case 9 years) is realising quite how much institutional memory sits with you and stands to be lost if you don't pass it on somehow.
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
One of the odd things about leaving an organisation you've worked for for a while (in this case 9 years) is realising quite how much institutional memory sits with you and stands to be lost if you don't pass it on somehow.
I don't often have cause to be grateful for Outlook's recall message function but I do today.
a black and white photo of a woman smiling and saying `` instant relief '' .
Alt: a black and white photo of a woman smiling and saying `` instant relief '' .
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I don't often have cause to be grateful for Outlook's recall message function but I do today.
I opened some Body Shop satsuma hand cream today and suddenly everything smells of the 1990s.
November 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I opened some Body Shop satsuma hand cream today and suddenly everything smells of the 1990s.
Reposted by Shelly Dennison
“Toby Perkins, the Labour chair of the environmental audit committee, said nature was being scapegoated, and that rather than being a block to growth, it was necessary for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“Toby Perkins, the Labour chair of the environmental audit committee, said nature was being scapegoated, and that rather than being a block to growth, it was necessary for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Church fair bookstall haul.
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Church fair bookstall haul.
Reposted by Shelly Dennison
How do we, as a society, let companies get away with this behaviour?
I am bewildered that this labour of Sisyphus is being carried out by volunteers, while Southern Water, which has admitted responsibility for the catastrophe, is doing nothing to remediate it.
‘We feel we’re fighting a losing battle’: the race to remove millions of plastic beads from Camber Sands
A huge cleanup effort has seen volunteers working to remove beads by hand and machine. They can only wait and see the extent of damage to wildlife and dune habitat
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
How do we, as a society, let companies get away with this behaviour?
Made some inroads into the Christmas shopping today and had the first mince pie of the season courtesy of the Waterstones cafe in Milton Keynes.
November 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Made some inroads into the Christmas shopping today and had the first mince pie of the season courtesy of the Waterstones cafe in Milton Keynes.
@nerak3l.bsky.social thanks for the repost, much appreciated.
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
@nerak3l.bsky.social thanks for the repost, much appreciated.
*Obligatory occasional self promotion post*
I've got space for new projects in 2026 so do get in touch if you're interested in working with me with either my writing or charity comms hat on.
(A thing I've learned today: all the hat emojis are very uninspiring...)
shellydennison.co.uk
I've got space for new projects in 2026 so do get in touch if you're interested in working with me with either my writing or charity comms hat on.
(A thing I've learned today: all the hat emojis are very uninspiring...)
shellydennison.co.uk
Shelly Dennison
Writer & Comms Consultant
shellydennison.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
*Obligatory occasional self promotion post*
I've got space for new projects in 2026 so do get in touch if you're interested in working with me with either my writing or charity comms hat on.
(A thing I've learned today: all the hat emojis are very uninspiring...)
shellydennison.co.uk
I've got space for new projects in 2026 so do get in touch if you're interested in working with me with either my writing or charity comms hat on.
(A thing I've learned today: all the hat emojis are very uninspiring...)
shellydennison.co.uk
Love having to start the day by explaining the difference between comms, marketing and PR. Again.
a man is laying on a bed with his arms outstretched and says `` i have this nagging feeling this has happened before ''
Alt: a man is laying on a bed with his arms outstretched and says `` i have this nagging feeling this has happened before ''
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Love having to start the day by explaining the difference between comms, marketing and PR. Again.
My brain seems to be working a lot better this afternoon after actually putting the heating on in the study.
I feel there's a lesson here somewhere...
I feel there's a lesson here somewhere...
a penguin is wrapped in a purple blanket and holding a cup of coffee
Alt: a penguin is wrapped in a purple blanket and holding a cup of coffee
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My brain seems to be working a lot better this afternoon after actually putting the heating on in the study.
I feel there's a lesson here somewhere...
I feel there's a lesson here somewhere...
The Rockingdown, Ring O’Bells and Rat-a-tat Mysteries
Sleuthing with Enid Blyton
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I'm rereading Wolf Hall and I'd forgotten just how good it is.
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'm rereading Wolf Hall and I'd forgotten just how good it is.
Reposted by Shelly Dennison
Calling all small charities!
The Boring Fund is now open for applications.
It offers small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups to cover boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 Nov
#Funding
The Boring Fund is now open for applications.
It offers small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups to cover boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 Nov
#Funding
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Calling all small charities!
The Boring Fund is now open for applications.
It offers small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups to cover boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 Nov
#Funding
The Boring Fund is now open for applications.
It offers small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups to cover boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 Nov
#Funding