Helen Dewbery
@helendewbery.bsky.social
Poetry, Poetry Film, photography www.poetryfilmlive.com
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THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS: Today's crossword is all about RIVERS. RIVER = R, FLOWER (it flows) or BANKER (it has banks). I'm sure I've forgotten some river codewords, so do remind me.
Roman numerals are also involved in this crossword.
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Roman numerals are also involved in this crossword.
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River Cryptic 1
Rot back without river in this direction (2); Top lake identity (3); Famous Austrian banker (6); Increasingly, mope around river, not quiet (4); A number around one river or another (6); Not like depo...
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December 11, 2024 at 8:20 AM
THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS: Today's crossword is all about RIVERS. RIVER = R, FLOWER (it flows) or BANKER (it has banks). I'm sure I've forgotten some river codewords, so do remind me.
Roman numerals are also involved in this crossword.
crosshare.org/crosswords/G...
Roman numerals are also involved in this crossword.
crosshare.org/crosswords/G...
Every time someone pays for surgery NHS patients wait longer. So I was told when I rang the hospital this morning. Thanks.
December 10, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Every time someone pays for surgery NHS patients wait longer. So I was told when I rang the hospital this morning. Thanks.
Long journey, maybe?
December 9, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Long journey, maybe?
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Friends, this is for you. I hope you'll pass it along to a friend who has done this for you.
December 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Friends, this is for you. I hope you'll pass it along to a friend who has done this for you.
Someone worth following if you don’t already. Such interesting posts.
TODAY'S FUN FACT ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Your CHEER is literally your FACE, from Norman French CHERE, from Late Latin CARA (face) probably from Greek KARA (head). So, if you are OF GOOD CHEER, you’ve got your happy face on, and if you CHEER UP, your face gets happier.
December 7, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Someone worth following if you don’t already. Such interesting posts.
One of my favourite poems. Brilliant collection from @ninearchespress.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 10:05 AM
One of my favourite poems. Brilliant collection from @ninearchespress.bsky.social
Also, poetry mags online - Spelt Magazine, Ink Sweat and Tears, Atticus Review.
December 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Also, poetry mags online - Spelt Magazine, Ink Sweat and Tears, Atticus Review.
John Sebastian Lightship on the Quay – Bathurst Basin Bristol BS1 6SG
Dates for 2025:
Jan 14th
March 18th
May 20th
Sept 16th
Nov 18th
Bar opens 7pm for 7.30 start.
Let me know if you want to be on the mailing list.
Dates for 2025:
Jan 14th
March 18th
May 20th
Sept 16th
Nov 18th
Bar opens 7pm for 7.30 start.
Let me know if you want to be on the mailing list.
December 7, 2024 at 9:39 AM
John Sebastian Lightship on the Quay – Bathurst Basin Bristol BS1 6SG
Dates for 2025:
Jan 14th
March 18th
May 20th
Sept 16th
Nov 18th
Bar opens 7pm for 7.30 start.
Let me know if you want to be on the mailing list.
Dates for 2025:
Jan 14th
March 18th
May 20th
Sept 16th
Nov 18th
Bar opens 7pm for 7.30 start.
Let me know if you want to be on the mailing list.
It’s not a competition but we do show poetry films at the bi-monthly Poetry Film Club in Bristol.
December 6, 2024 at 11:52 PM
It’s not a competition but we do show poetry films at the bi-monthly Poetry Film Club in Bristol.
It’s absolutely clear to me that with this bill suicide will increase. #societalChange
November 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM
It’s absolutely clear to me that with this bill suicide will increase. #societalChange
I’ll also tell you about suicide.
November 29, 2024 at 3:14 PM
I’ll also tell you about suicide.
I’ll tell you one day about vulnerable people.
November 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM
I’ll tell you one day about vulnerable people.
‘A long process’… 6 months…
November 29, 2024 at 2:39 PM
‘A long process’… 6 months…
I don’t trust judges and I don’t trust doctors.
November 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I don’t trust judges and I don’t trust doctors.
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If you're a carer trying to buttress someone vulnerable against the vast selfishness of the world, I hope a wild ridiculous enormous kindness flies in & finds you today
November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
If you're a carer trying to buttress someone vulnerable against the vast selfishness of the world, I hope a wild ridiculous enormous kindness flies in & finds you today
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NEXT WEEK is when our full line-up for #VERVE2025 is announced and tickets go on sale. We can't wait for you to see what we have in store! JOIN US on socials from 11am on 28th Nov and we'll share ALL our news!
November 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
NEXT WEEK is when our full line-up for #VERVE2025 is announced and tickets go on sale. We can't wait for you to see what we have in store! JOIN US on socials from 11am on 28th Nov and we'll share ALL our news!
But unfinished is also a thing!
November 13, 2024 at 6:24 PM
But unfinished is also a thing!
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Part of the journal Black Iris's quick-response news-in-poetry series following last week. Just so you know what I think.
November 13, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Part of the journal Black Iris's quick-response news-in-poetry series following last week. Just so you know what I think.
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"The Hinge of a Metaphor", published by Richard Skinner, will launch @BurleyFisher Thursday 26th October at 7pm, with readings by @moravia.bsky.social @tonywhite.bsky.social
@jonathangibbs.bsky.social et al. Tickets are free but booking is essential: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...
@jonathangibbs.bsky.social et al. Tickets are free but booking is essential: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...
September 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM
"The Hinge of a Metaphor", published by Richard Skinner, will launch @BurleyFisher Thursday 26th October at 7pm, with readings by @moravia.bsky.social @tonywhite.bsky.social
@jonathangibbs.bsky.social et al. Tickets are free but booking is essential: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...
@jonathangibbs.bsky.social et al. Tickets are free but booking is essential: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...
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So a lot of people who are in unstable, abusive, and/or periodically violent living situations keep cell phones hidden for emergencies.
If you know anyone in such a situation, make sure they know about FEMA's testing of its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system next Wednesday.
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If you know anyone in such a situation, make sure they know about FEMA's testing of its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system next Wednesday.
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September 29, 2023 at 6:17 PM
So a lot of people who are in unstable, abusive, and/or periodically violent living situations keep cell phones hidden for emergencies.
If you know anyone in such a situation, make sure they know about FEMA's testing of its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system next Wednesday.
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If you know anyone in such a situation, make sure they know about FEMA's testing of its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system next Wednesday.
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Small Publishers Fair returns to London's
@ConwayHall next month, with 68 UK & international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks. Fri 27 & Sat 28 October (11am-7pm) FREE, all welcome Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL smallpublishersfair.co.uk
@ConwayHall next month, with 68 UK & international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks. Fri 27 & Sat 28 October (11am-7pm) FREE, all welcome Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL smallpublishersfair.co.uk
Small Publishers Fair
Small Publishers Fair is the annual gathering in London of books by writers, artists, poets, composers and book designers. It takes place in Conway Hall, Bloomsbury at the end of October.
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
September 22, 2023 at 10:27 PM
Small Publishers Fair returns to London's
@ConwayHall next month, with 68 UK & international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks. Fri 27 & Sat 28 October (11am-7pm) FREE, all welcome Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL smallpublishersfair.co.uk
@ConwayHall next month, with 68 UK & international publishers, a special exhibition, and readings & talks. Fri 27 & Sat 28 October (11am-7pm) FREE, all welcome Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL smallpublishersfair.co.uk
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Here’s some goldcrests to brighten up my page
September 23, 2023 at 7:48 AM
Here’s some goldcrests to brighten up my page
“Point”, and she pointed.
September 23, 2023 at 7:27 AM
“Point”, and she pointed.
Next week for me 🤞Glad of your experience!
September 23, 2023 at 7:18 AM
Next week for me 🤞Glad of your experience!