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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 5h

Anxiety. Oh hello my old friend.

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Matthew Curtis @totalcurtis.bsky.social · 15h

Will has done some of the best writing about pubs this year, and I'm very glad that he did some of it for us.

Will Hawkes @willhawkes.bsky.social · 20h

I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle

On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler.  A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...

www.pelliclemag.com

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 7d

I dressed as Gaga at her first London show on Monday eve and got featured on Hunsnet yesterday. Wednesday - what will you bring? 😂

Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 13d

Last call: my raffle closes at 7pm. Get your last minute tickets here: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 15d

More quotes from my recent blog entitled: ‘safer and more welcoming spaces - I’ll drink to that.’

craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...

#drinksindustry #drinks #beer #craftbeer #whisky #womeninbeer #womeninwhisky #safespaces #safespace #beercommunity #hospitality

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 16d

The deadline to get raffle tickets is approaching. Click this link to sponsor me / get your raffle tickets. There’s 28 prizes up for grabs. £5 gets you one ticket and £10 three tickets. All proceeds go to Myton Hospice: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 19d

A quote from my latest blog post. Read the whole story: craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...

Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 19d

Resharing in case you missed this ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 20d

I wanted to recap what happened after GBBF and assess what we can do to make festivals, events and venues safer and more welcoming spaces.

Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.

craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...

Safer and more welcoming spaces – I’ll drink to that

I wrote this follow blog before the news was announced that The Great British Festival (GBBF) would be no more. It has been well over a month since my experience at GBBF and with those terrible sca…

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 20d

I wanted to recap what happened after GBBF and assess what we can do to make festivals, events and venues safer and more welcoming spaces.

Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.

craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...

Safer and more welcoming spaces – I’ll drink to that

I wrote this follow blog before the news was announced that The Great British Festival (GBBF) would be no more. It has been well over a month since my experience at GBBF and with those terrible sca…

craftbeerpinup.com

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 21d

Give this little interview a watch if you can ⬇️⬇️⬇️

@fred-gs.bsky.social is awesome.

British Guild of Beer Writers @britbeerwriters.bsky.social · 21d

As part of a new series, our Marketing & Events Exec, Kimberley is interviewing our members so we can all get to know them a whole lot better.

In the first instalment, Kimberley
interviews beer writer, @fred-gs.bsky.social

youtu.be/AUiDSaIpytc?...

An interview with Beer Writer, Fred Garratt-Stanley

YouTube video by Craft Beer Pinup

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Women On Tap CIC @womenontap.bsky.social · 21d

We are super grateful to have a powerhouse like Laura on our Advisory Board.

🙌🙌🙌

#womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #beerisforeveryone #womeninbeer #womeninbeerwednesday🍻e

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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 23d

Racism is racism. There are no legitimate concerns when it comes to discrimination. In fact, uttering ‘legitimate concerns’ is like Homer saying ‘but, but the poncho’ when he thinks he’s a hippie

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 23d

My next Talk & Tacos night is Friday 3rd October. Let me know if you’d like to come along. 💛

Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 23d

I’ve done a few social media 15-minute troubleshooting calls today for research. I loved doing them. Found the pain points and provided a place to start for the client to solve them.

Would anybody else be interested in this kinda of thing in future?

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 23d

What the actual.

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 24d

Floss and I walked 13.1 miles for Myton Hospice today in memory of Craig. The perfect training trek for India in a few weeks. Flossie got a medal too. 💛

Sponsor me for the forthcoming trek and get yourself some raffle tickets too: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · 26d

You have just 13 days now to get your raffle tickets. £5 sponsorship gets you 1 ticket and £10 for 3 tickets. There’s sooooo many prizes! www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

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Adrian Kirk @aekirk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great cause....

Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · Sep 4

There’s now over 25 prizes in my raffle for @mytonhospices - here’s a closer look at a few of them.

If you donate £5 to my sponsorship page for my trek before 10.09.25 you’ll receive one raffle ticket and 3 for a £10 donation. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · Sep 8

There’s now 28 awesome raffle prizes up for grabs ⬇️⬇️⬇️

www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks so much for your support

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · Sep 4

There’s now over 25 prizes in my raffle for @mytonhospices - here’s a closer look at a few of them.

If you donate £5 to my sponsorship page for my trek before 10.09.25 you’ll receive one raffle ticket and 3 for a £10 donation. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · Aug 28

I launched a raffle today on my fundraising page to get over my £1000 target for Myton Hospice. So far there’s 22 prizes up for grabs thanks to all the kind people who’ve donated.

www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...

You have until 5pm 10.09.25 to get your raffle tickets 💛

Kimberley's HIMALAYAN TREK for Myton Hospices

Help Kimberley Spivey raise money to support The Myton Hospices

www.justgiving.com

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Women On Tap CIC @womenontap.bsky.social · Aug 27

International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day is back for 2026 thanks to our sponsors @societyofindependentbrewers @wsetglobal @simpsonsmalt 🙌

www.womenontap.co.uk/wotblog/glob...

Global Women’s Beer Campaign Gears Up to Grow in 2026 — Women On Tap CIC

International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) will be back for 2026, organisers Women On Tap CIC have confirmed, with funding and partnerships in place set to increase the campaign's impact and...

www.womenontap.co.uk

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Christine Jopling Illustration @cjoplingillo.bsky.social · Aug 26

I've been drawing beer again.😁

Steve @beernouveau.co.uk has written an article about the smashing relationship between breweries and the powers that be.😬 Linktree in my bio will take you there.

Big thanks to Alex @feralfruits.bsky.social and @camraofficial.bsky.social for the lovely commission.

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Kimberley @craftbeerpinup.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yuppppppp

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