Katie Bleathman
catbus70.bsky.social
Katie Bleathman
@catbus70.bsky.social
Retired academic librarian who likes knitting, cats, SF, Gerry & Sylvia Anderson tv programmes, Studio Ghibli and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
I don’t care what your nationality, politics or religion are. As long as you aren’t hurting or encouraging hurt to other people, you should be free to live your life as you want to. Hurting other people is horrendous.

Australia, you have my sympathies. Hug your loved ones.
December 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Had a lovely day at the Museum of Brands in London with this mob. Sobering to realise that we have known 4 of them for 37 years. It was lovely having a good natter. Recommend a visit. Easy to get to by public transport and the cafe was nice.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Did you know? 100 years ago today, the BBC broadcast the #ShippingForecast for the very first time, produced by the Met Office for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

More than just a lifesaver, it’s become a beloved part of Britain’s cultural identity. Learn more: bit.ly/4kg877D 🛳️🌊
July 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
4 years old and she has finally learnt how to climb a tree.
June 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Spent a lovely couple of days at the Slough Museum’s Art of Thunderbirds event.
June 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Really enjoyed this talk at the Slapstick Festival @slapstickfest.bsky.social
Rick Wakeman and @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social beginning their conversation celebrating Rick's best friend, #DadsArmy Ian Lavender.
February 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Presenting our 2024 BBC News/Channel 4 News musical Christmas collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins and I perform In The Bleak Midwinter. Wherever you are in the world, whatever you may be celebrating, our very best wishes. @c4ciaran.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @petroc.bsky.social
In The Bleak Midwinter - Ciaran and Steve (cello and piano)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 25, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Reposted by Katie Bleathman
We also have a bookshop.org site, just choose us as your bookshop. Stay safe Bristol and see you all soon.
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
bookshop.org
December 7, 2024 at 8:47 AM
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I really doubt we'll be open today due to the insane weather. My heart is breaking, this is the most important month of the year for us. My plea: please don't go to Amazon, just hang tight, we'll be back on Monday. If you want to go online we have subscriptions on our website! 1/2
December 7, 2024 at 8:47 AM
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Bristol's first public map of the repair, share and reuse community has just landed thanks to UWE & Bristol Waste.

Check it out for:
- Book libraries
- Charity shops
- Commercial repair
- Communal workspaces
- Libraries of Things
- Recycling
- Reduce
- Repair cafes
- Reuse

#circulareconomy
Repair Share and Reuse Map - Google My Maps
A map of organisations in the areas of share, repair, reuse, recycle and community in Bristol and the surrounding areas. This was developed as a collaborative project between Share Bristol and UWE Br...
www.google.com
October 31, 2024 at 7:56 AM