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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 28

Nine years ago was one of the best days ever, and both the continuation and beginning of a fantastic adventure ❤️

#WeddingAnniversary

Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 23

Brilliant!! 😁

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 16

Overheard in the playground- 8 yr old boy playing football:

"Our teacher said "it's your time you're wasting, not mine"... do you think she's in a different time zone?!"

😂😂😂

Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 15

So grateful to have farmland and nature so close to our home in #Bannockburn.

A 5k walk before bedtime with the kids, with no real complaints from any of us, in the sunshine. A rare treat indeed!

#DailyGratitude #ducklings

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 4

No, thank *you*! It's really got me thinking & trying to be more critical than judgemental. Books like this change the world, even just a little bit.

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Deborah Frances-White @dfdubz.bsky.social · May 4

Thank you! Xx

Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 3

Highly recommend this book by @dfdubz.bsky.social

My goodness, it is a breath of fresh air in today's climate of polarisation, tweets & cancel culture

Almost made me want to go & talk to the guy in the Reform UK tshirt today... maybe next time

@camerados-org.bsky.social - think you'll like this

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 3

Highly recommend this book by @dfdubz.bsky.social

My goodness, it is a breath of fresh air in today's climate of polarisation, tweets & cancel culture

Almost made me want to go & talk to the guy in the Reform UK tshirt today... maybe next time

@camerados-org.bsky.social - think you'll like this

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Ceangail CIC @ceangail.bsky.social · May 3

We have been working away in the background since 2022, on how and when to bring back The Sruighlea Festival.

As we look to take advantage of the May bank holiday weekend, Stirling’s food, drink and live music festival will return on Saturday 2nd May 2026.

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 3

Fantastic opening event at #Fallin Community Garden. The way this community has pulled together & taken action is inspiring

Shout out to my pal Iain, who has done a great job of walking alongside this strong community for the last 3 yrs

Growing together ❤️

#ScottishABCD @strathcarron.bsky.social

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 2

Can't wait to listen to this conversation with 2 of my brilliant & wise colleagues, & leading light @cormacrussell.bsky.social

"Dr Bruce Perry will explore the profound impact of relationships on healing from trauma, especially in children"

communityrenewal.learnworlds.com/course/child...

Child Welfare Through a Community-Centered Lens

Join us for a discussion on Child Welfare Through a Community-Centered Lens

communityrenewal.learnworlds.com

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · May 2

I've been finding some absolute gems in Toryglen over the last couple of months.

On Monday I visited the #ESOL class in the Cornerstone Hall and found out about what folks love about Toryglen, & what their gifts & skills are.

"I'm basically living in my dream land" 🥰

#ScottishABCD #ABCD #Glasgow

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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · Apr 28

I had a call with folks in Aberdeen today. One of the spontaneous moments was when Karen said, excitedly: "Our next bookgroup is reading this one by Sarah Lathan." I snapped a photo & said I would be glad to share widely their enthusiasm for Sarah's insights on relational practice.

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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · Apr 10

In our three recent job ads, we failed to list our Equal Opportunities form and we didn't specify that we'll offer an interview to any disabled person who meets the criteria.

We've extended the deadline for all three, as we're seeking the strongest and most diverse field possible 🧵

#SheffieldJobs

A graphic with the words "Come and work with us at Opus" over a bright yellow background

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 23

A beautiful welcome back to work yesterday, in Toryglen.

#Community #ABCD

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 21

The Easter holidays were intense! Chicken pox, visiting what has felt like the ENTIRE of England... it feels like the important thing with the kids' holidays is to humbly point out the smug moments. You know, the times when everything feels lovely.

Being handed this was just one of those.

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 10

Next book to keep me company on my commute. A work related one this time... although everything is related to this line of work really, isn't it?

#trauma #traumainformed #community

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Gemma Allen (she/her) @gemmaallen.bsky.social · Apr 9

I really love this from Amy Gibson.

Leadership absolutely goes beyond managing people & tasks.

It involves showing up with intention & demonstrating integrity, empathy & vision ✨

It's about creating a safer environment where people not only feel valued & respected, but also empowered.

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 9

You're right, it does shine a light on what I think is important & the choices I want to make. But with my 1st, when things were rough when he was tiny & I hadn't found my tribe yet... idk. It kinda feels like praying on the vulnerable. That's capitalism at it's worst, eh?

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 6

From the beaten down & stuck woman accused of not being able to cope with change; to a completely new & nurturing environment, coping with most of what life is throwing at her ✊️

Recognising the privilege I have to be able to walk away from barren land, & the things that were consuming me.

"If we do not create & control our environment, our environment creates & controls us" - Marshall Goldsmith

Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 5

How is this a thing?! AI replacing the village it takes to raise a child?? No, no, no. Humans can do better than this. We have to do better than this.

@suzannezeedyk.bsky.social @cormacrussell.bsky.social

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 3

Got my fresh air today around the @uofglasgow.bsky.social. I challenge you to find a more beautiful uni building (we won't talk about the Boyd Orr building...)

The nostalgia of walking from town, along Sauchiehall St (including The Garage!) & thru Kelvingrove. Can't beat it.

#ClassOf2012

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 3

Haylis Smith from Suicide Prevention Scotland presenting now.

I'm looking forward to learning more about the function of community in this.

Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 3

We're kicking off with @profrachelbaker.bsky.social! Looking forward to this.

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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · Apr 3

Off to the Scottish Community Development Centre event at @uofglasgow.bsky.social to explore community led health in action.

Time to write up some stuff in my sweary note book before hiding it in my bag again 🤣

#SCDC #CommunityDevelopment

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