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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 2d

Join us on 14/10, 7-9pm to explore queer identity through Sufi poetry!

For queer & trans Muslims/BIPOC & those using poetry to heal their relationship with queerness. We'll read, reflect & write on love, healing & spirit.

With writer-organiser Sufiyan (he/they)

🎟️ www.outsavvy.com/event/30785/...

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عشق
Tues 14th Oct, 7-9pm
Queer Sufi Workshop
Poetry, reading and writing session
The People's Letters, 395 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9RA

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 4d

📝 Our 1st Writer’s Workshop is on 9th October

Break writer’s block with tarot + prompts, led by a bookseller who got a book deal thanks to her love life + tarot pulling.

No tarot experience needed, just bring something to write with!

🎟️ PWYC £3/5/7
🔗 www.outsavvy.com/event/30635/...

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Writer’s Workshop
Tarot Decks x Tackling Writer’s Block
Oct 9, 7-9pm
The People’s Letters
395 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9RA

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 9d

Calling all queeromantics, trans wordsmiths, non-binary stargazers, soft-spoken dykes, language-loving bisexuals & poetry dreamers and lovers of any type!

Dive into French-language lesbian writing and co-create some bilingual poetry.

Sun 5/10, 3-5pm

www.outsavvy.com/event/30528/...

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Atelier Lesbien
Learn French through lesbian poetry
Sunday 5th October
From 3pm
The People’s Letters Bookshop
395 Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London
E2 9RA

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 12d

This Friday 7-9pm! (Not a) Pub Quiz!

📚 Prove your bookish credentials!

Pay what you can entry!

www.outsavvy.com/event/30527/...

An illustrated graphic featuring three characters. Two are having a fun humorous exchange:
Character 1: “What’s the capital of England?”
Character 2: “E”

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(Not A) Pub Quiz
Prove your bookish credentials
Friday 3rd October, 7–9 PM at The People’s Letters
395 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9RA

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 12d

Correction: Blind Books is from 3pm until 7pm!

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 15d

Donations are back on baby 🧡

Thanks for being patient with us!

Drop us a message of when would be good to drop by and we'll make sure someone is in

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Donations are unpaused - thanks for your patience!
We’re back baby
395 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9RA
peoplesletters.co.uk/support

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 16d

✨Opening Day!✨

Join us Weds 1st Oct for Blind Books in the afternoon 1-7pm & Terrible Therapy from 6pm-late (BYOB!)

Expect chill vibes, advice attempts & mystery reads. Can’t wait to see you there! 👀📚🛋️

📍 395 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9RA
✉️ [email protected]

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 19d

📅 Save the date: 1st October!

We need volunteers this week!

✉️ Email [email protected] with subject “volunteer” if you’d like to get on board!

Need a venue for your event? Use subject “internal event [your name/group]”

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · 20d

CORRECTION:
Submissions for our Nov zine go to [email protected] (every time!) — subject line “Zine submission + [name/alias]” by 18 Oct

Theme: Grand Openings (get weird!)

Writing, art, collage all welcome.

Payment: unfortunately just good vibes & thank yous atm 💌

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Sep 6

🖐️ please form an orderly queue! 🖐️

New merch has dropped (and now you don't have to wait an entire month to get it!)

peoplesletters.creator-spring.com

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're on the move!

More updates soon but in the meantime:

Can you help with van driving, (semi) heavy lifting or painting/decorating?
DM or email if you’re up for it!

If you have donations to drop off please note we will be moving out of our current location on 1st September

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Aug 7

We still need donations!

We’re looking for: books (aligned with our values), shelving, scanners, hot plates, folding chairs, help with art & merch printing, etc…

Full list: www.peoplesletters.co.uk/support

If you can donate or lend your skills, email us at
[email protected]

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Aug 6

If you want to run an event this August and need a venue, all this month our space is Pay What You Can to use! Email us at [email protected] to arrange it with us.
We'd especially love to support events uplifting marginalised people.
📍 140 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E1 5QJ

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Aug 6

You can now support us on Patreon!
Get a free e-book of Working Guys with every membership!
From weekly writing and reviews to zines and art prints posted to your door 💌
tinyurl.com/TPLPatreon

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Aug 4

Only 2 days to go to get your t-shirts and support our campaign!

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 21

16 days left to grab an exclusive t shirt designed by one of the booksellers! everpress.com/the-peoples-...

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 21

16 days left to grab an exclusive t shirt designed by one of the booksellers! everpress.com/the-peoples-...

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 21

Closes today!

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 19

Our hardship fund has 2 days remaining! All funds will support the 10 employees made redundant when the director closed our workplace in response to us unionising - and help support us as we form a workers co-op to reopen!

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-th...

Support The Scarlett Letters Staff

Support The Scarlett Letters staff fighting for job security, dignity and respect.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 19

Our hardship fund has 2 days remaining! All funds will support the 10 employees made redundant when the director closed our workplace in response to us unionising - and help support us as we form a workers co-op to reopen!

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-th...

Support The Scarlett Letters Staff

Support The Scarlett Letters staff fighting for job security, dignity and respect.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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Róisín 🏳️‍⚧️ @roisin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great interview with @mxjackparker.bsky.social from @tslbooksellers.bsky.social on this week's TF. Well worth a listen for anyone already not doing so.

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 15

We went on @trashfuture.bsky.social to talk about why the booksellers at The Scarlett Letters unionised, and our future as The People's Letters!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Vm1...

Golden Orbs and Scarlett Letters feat. Jack Parker

TRASHFUTURE · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Betty Redd🌈💖 @whatbettyredd.bsky.social · Jul 16

Just listened to this interview, it's really worth a listen- I know indie authors follow me, let's support labor and make sure independent radical bookshops can flourish!!

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 15

We went on @trashfuture.bsky.social to talk about why the booksellers at The Scarlett Letters unionised, and our future as The People's Letters!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Vm1...

Golden Orbs and Scarlett Letters feat. Jack Parker

TRASHFUTURE · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Our Stories and Our Selves @ourstories.bsky.social · Jul 16

What a story! Maybe I’m cynical but it sounds to me like the founder wrote herself a nice narrative of being a ‘good person’ who helped a discriminated against community. then balked when she realised what that actually meant, and that the community would have thought on the process

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 15

We went on @trashfuture.bsky.social to talk about why the booksellers at The Scarlett Letters unionised, and our future as The People's Letters!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Vm1...

Golden Orbs and Scarlett Letters feat. Jack Parker

TRASHFUTURE · Episode

open.spotify.com

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A mushroom @webroughtmatches.bsky.social · Jul 16

Here is their hardship fund: linktr.ee/peoplesletters

peoplesletters | Instagram | Linktree

View peoplesletters’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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A mushroom @webroughtmatches.bsky.social · Jul 16

The interview is well worth a listen, especially if you work for a small business and aren't sure how to unionise.

And just to hear about some truly bananas behaviour from the boss, tbh. Absolutely wild how deranged some small business owners can be

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A mushroom @webroughtmatches.bsky.social · Jul 16

These absolute legends turned their exploitative employer into a workers' co-op and deserve your money

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 15

We went on @trashfuture.bsky.social to talk about why the booksellers at The Scarlett Letters unionised, and our future as The People's Letters!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Vm1...

Golden Orbs and Scarlett Letters feat. Jack Parker

TRASHFUTURE · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Chris… but like… spooky? I guess? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @brutumfulmen.bsky.social · Jul 15

Y’ALL— just listened to this, and if you’re anywhere near Bethnal Green, please give them basically all the money, they’re fighting the good fight!!

The People's Letters (formerly Scarlett Letters) @peoplesletters.bsky.social · Jul 15

We went on @trashfuture.bsky.social to talk about why the booksellers at The Scarlett Letters unionised, and our future as The People's Letters!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Vm1...

Golden Orbs and Scarlett Letters feat. Jack Parker

TRASHFUTURE · Episode

open.spotify.com

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