DougandGoblins
@dougandgoblins.bsky.social
Human admin working in homelessness org. 🏴
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Ydych chi wedi gwrando ar ein podlediad ni eto? Fight for Home yw ei enw e. Yng nghyfres un, rydym wedi trafod pynciau gan gynnwys cydnabod yr argyfwng tai, y galw cynyddol am ein gwasanaethau a’r hawl i gartref. Gallwch chi ddod o hyd i bob pennod yma. Dilynwch ni: bit.ly/496WL2n
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ydych chi wedi gwrando ar ein podlediad ni eto? Fight for Home yw ei enw e. Yng nghyfres un, rydym wedi trafod pynciau gan gynnwys cydnabod yr argyfwng tai, y galw cynyddol am ein gwasanaethau a’r hawl i gartref. Gallwch chi ddod o hyd i bob pennod yma. Dilynwch ni: bit.ly/496WL2n
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Have you listened to our podcast yet? It's called Fight for Home. In series one, we've discussed topics including recognising the housing emergency, the increasing demand for our services and the right to home. You can find all the episodes here. Give us a follow: bit.ly/496WL2n
December 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Have you listened to our podcast yet? It's called Fight for Home. In series one, we've discussed topics including recognising the housing emergency, the increasing demand for our services and the right to home. You can find all the episodes here. Give us a follow: bit.ly/496WL2n
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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda wrth bawb yn Shelter Cymru! Os ydych chi angen cefnogaeth dros y gwyliau, mae ein bot sgwrsio WYNI yma i’ch helpu i ddod o hyd i’r cyngor tai rydych ei angen pan rydych ei angen. Bydd ein llinell gymorth a gwesgwrs am ddim ar gael o 9yb ddydd Gwener 2 Ionawr: sheltercymru.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda wrth bawb yn Shelter Cymru! Os ydych chi angen cefnogaeth dros y gwyliau, mae ein bot sgwrsio WYNI yma i’ch helpu i ddod o hyd i’r cyngor tai rydych ei angen pan rydych ei angen. Bydd ein llinell gymorth a gwesgwrs am ddim ar gael o 9yb ddydd Gwener 2 Ionawr: sheltercymru.org.uk
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Happy New Year from everyone at Shelter Cymru! If you need support over the holidays, our chat bot WYNI is here to help you find the housing advice you need when you need it. Our free helpline and webchat will be available from 9am on Friday 2 January: sheltercymru.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Happy New Year from everyone at Shelter Cymru! If you need support over the holidays, our chat bot WYNI is here to help you find the housing advice you need when you need it. Our free helpline and webchat will be available from 9am on Friday 2 January: sheltercymru.org.uk
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This helpline is the only out-of-hours service of its kind in Wales, offering urgent support when no one else can. Funded by Welsh Government and delivered in partnership with Shelter Cymru, staffed by our incredible volunteers who ensure no young person is left without help at any time of the day.
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This helpline is the only out-of-hours service of its kind in Wales, offering urgent support when no one else can. Funded by Welsh Government and delivered in partnership with Shelter Cymru, staffed by our incredible volunteers who ensure no young person is left without help at any time of the day.
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Gall cefnogi pobl sydd mewn perygl o droi allan fod yn gymhleth. Mae ein hyfforddiant Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) - Ôl-ddyledion Rhentu Difrifol yn cynnig arweiniad clir a chamau ymarferol i’ch helpu i lywio achosion gyda hyder. Dydd Iau 8 Ionawr. Mwy o wybodaeth: bit.ly/4aLb2V4
January 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Gall cefnogi pobl sydd mewn perygl o droi allan fod yn gymhleth. Mae ein hyfforddiant Deddf Rhentu Cartrefi (Cymru) - Ôl-ddyledion Rhentu Difrifol yn cynnig arweiniad clir a chamau ymarferol i’ch helpu i lywio achosion gyda hyder. Dydd Iau 8 Ionawr. Mwy o wybodaeth: bit.ly/4aLb2V4
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Supporting people at risk of eviction can be complex.
Our Renting Homes (Wales) Act – Serious Rent Arrears training offers clear guidance and practical steps to help you navigate cases confidently.
Thursday 8 January
More info: bit.ly/4aLb2V4
Our Renting Homes (Wales) Act – Serious Rent Arrears training offers clear guidance and practical steps to help you navigate cases confidently.
Thursday 8 January
More info: bit.ly/4aLb2V4
January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Supporting people at risk of eviction can be complex.
Our Renting Homes (Wales) Act – Serious Rent Arrears training offers clear guidance and practical steps to help you navigate cases confidently.
Thursday 8 January
More info: bit.ly/4aLb2V4
Our Renting Homes (Wales) Act – Serious Rent Arrears training offers clear guidance and practical steps to help you navigate cases confidently.
Thursday 8 January
More info: bit.ly/4aLb2V4
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“Rydw i’n pleidleisio dros gartref achos bod cyfrifoldeb moesol gyda ni i sicrhau bod gan bawb gartref diogel a sicr.”
Gofynnon ni i gydweithwyr pam y byddan nhw’n pleidleisio dros gartref yn etholiad y Senedd ym mis Mai a dyma beth ddwedon nhw.
Arwyddwch yr addewid: bit.ly/4bn7o3H
Gofynnon ni i gydweithwyr pam y byddan nhw’n pleidleisio dros gartref yn etholiad y Senedd ym mis Mai a dyma beth ddwedon nhw.
Arwyddwch yr addewid: bit.ly/4bn7o3H
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
“Rydw i’n pleidleisio dros gartref achos bod cyfrifoldeb moesol gyda ni i sicrhau bod gan bawb gartref diogel a sicr.”
Gofynnon ni i gydweithwyr pam y byddan nhw’n pleidleisio dros gartref yn etholiad y Senedd ym mis Mai a dyma beth ddwedon nhw.
Arwyddwch yr addewid: bit.ly/4bn7o3H
Gofynnon ni i gydweithwyr pam y byddan nhw’n pleidleisio dros gartref yn etholiad y Senedd ym mis Mai a dyma beth ddwedon nhw.
Arwyddwch yr addewid: bit.ly/4bn7o3H
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"I’m voting for home because we have a moral responsibility to make sure everyone has a safe and secure home."
We asked colleagues why they'll be voting for home at May's Senedd election and this is what they said.
Sign the #VoteForHome pledge: bit.ly/3ME9PVy
We asked colleagues why they'll be voting for home at May's Senedd election and this is what they said.
Sign the #VoteForHome pledge: bit.ly/3ME9PVy
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
"I’m voting for home because we have a moral responsibility to make sure everyone has a safe and secure home."
We asked colleagues why they'll be voting for home at May's Senedd election and this is what they said.
Sign the #VoteForHome pledge: bit.ly/3ME9PVy
We asked colleagues why they'll be voting for home at May's Senedd election and this is what they said.
Sign the #VoteForHome pledge: bit.ly/3ME9PVy
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Mae rhybuddion tywydd mewn grym ar draws Cymru wrth i Storm Goretti ddod â glaw ac eira. Os ydych yn pryderu am rywun sy’n cysgu ar y stryd, cysylltwch â StreetLink a fydd yn helpu i’w cysylltu â gwasanaethau a chymorth lleol: bit.ly/4pvk6km
January 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Mae rhybuddion tywydd mewn grym ar draws Cymru wrth i Storm Goretti ddod â glaw ac eira. Os ydych yn pryderu am rywun sy’n cysgu ar y stryd, cysylltwch â StreetLink a fydd yn helpu i’w cysylltu â gwasanaethau a chymorth lleol: bit.ly/4pvk6km
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There are weather warnings in place across Wales, with Storm Goretti due to bring rain and snow. If you're concerned about someone sleeping on the streets, contact StreetLink, who will help to connect them to local services and support: bit.ly/41Agnqy
January 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
There are weather warnings in place across Wales, with Storm Goretti due to bring rain and snow. If you're concerned about someone sleeping on the streets, contact StreetLink, who will help to connect them to local services and support: bit.ly/41Agnqy
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This is Ceri. He works in the Training team at Shelter Cymru. In this video - made in partnership with Wales & West Utilities - he talks about how to stay safe and warm in your home: bit.ly/40iRPCN
January 8, 2026 at 12:21 PM
This is Ceri. He works in the Training team at Shelter Cymru. In this video - made in partnership with Wales & West Utilities - he talks about how to stay safe and warm in your home: bit.ly/40iRPCN
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Welsh independence for me is no longer something that I feel is a nice-to-have.
I think it's a need to have.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
I think it's a need to have.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Welsh independence for me is no longer something that I feel is a nice-to-have.
I think it's a need to have.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
I think it's a need to have.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
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Talking about independence is a catalyst for other issues that need to be talked about.
Shutting that conversation down is of no value at all.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
Shutting that conversation down is of no value at all.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
December 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Talking about independence is a catalyst for other issues that need to be talked about.
Shutting that conversation down is of no value at all.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
Shutting that conversation down is of no value at all.
Join YesCymru
www.yes.cymru/join
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"We know from our casework that people are turning the heating on less, they're having much smaller-scale Christmases, or potentially Christmas isn't happening at all." Our Policy Manager Lauren spoke to ITV Wales about people in housing need this Christmas: bit.ly/45aSVnC @itvnews.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"We know from our casework that people are turning the heating on less, they're having much smaller-scale Christmases, or potentially Christmas isn't happening at all." Our Policy Manager Lauren spoke to ITV Wales about people in housing need this Christmas: bit.ly/45aSVnC @itvnews.bsky.social
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“In Wales this year, there are 12,000 people living in temporary accommodation this Christmas and over 2,000 of them are children.” Watch our Press and Media Officer Heddyr Gregory talking about our Winter Appeal on Prynhawn Da on S4C (09.20): bbc.in/4pdcGCs
December 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“In Wales this year, there are 12,000 people living in temporary accommodation this Christmas and over 2,000 of them are children.” Watch our Press and Media Officer Heddyr Gregory talking about our Winter Appeal on Prynhawn Da on S4C (09.20): bbc.in/4pdcGCs
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"When we talk about giving the gift of home, we mean something really simple, but important, and that’s helping people in Wales to find and keep a home." Fundraising Officer Fran Hourihan on the Winter Appeal. Read more on our blog: sheltercymru.org.uk/give-the-gift-of-home
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"When we talk about giving the gift of home, we mean something really simple, but important, and that’s helping people in Wales to find and keep a home." Fundraising Officer Fran Hourihan on the Winter Appeal. Read more on our blog: sheltercymru.org.uk/give-the-gift-of-home
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Kernewek, the Cornish language, will be recognised alongside Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the UK Government recommended it for Part III status - the highest level of protection under European treaty
Cornish gains equal language status with Welsh
Stephen Price Kernewek, the Cornish language, will be recognised alongside Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the UK Government recommended it for Part III status – the highest level of protec...
nation.cymru
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kernewek, the Cornish language, will be recognised alongside Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the UK Government recommended it for Part III status - the highest level of protection under European treaty
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Westminster and Whitehall don't care about Wales. Do you?
independence is the only way we help ourselves.
YesCymru is leading the way. Join today!
👉 www.yes.cymru/join
independence is the only way we help ourselves.
YesCymru is leading the way. Join today!
👉 www.yes.cymru/join
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Westminster and Whitehall don't care about Wales. Do you?
independence is the only way we help ourselves.
YesCymru is leading the way. Join today!
👉 www.yes.cymru/join
independence is the only way we help ourselves.
YesCymru is leading the way. Join today!
👉 www.yes.cymru/join
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My cat Cyril has been missing for 2 days and we are worried sick.
Shared on local groups, FB, with neighbours etc but a long shot to share here too.
We live in Newport, Gwent.
Shared on local groups, FB, with neighbours etc but a long shot to share here too.
We live in Newport, Gwent.
August 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
My cat Cyril has been missing for 2 days and we are worried sick.
Shared on local groups, FB, with neighbours etc but a long shot to share here too.
We live in Newport, Gwent.
Shared on local groups, FB, with neighbours etc but a long shot to share here too.
We live in Newport, Gwent.
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So far as Wales is concerned, it is wrong to characterise the Spending Review as a triumph. Having sought to do so is an act of dishonesty on the part of Welsh Labour and its UK boss party ✍️Martin Shipton wp.me/p8Mk4U-11aL
June 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
So far as Wales is concerned, it is wrong to characterise the Spending Review as a triumph. Having sought to do so is an act of dishonesty on the part of Welsh Labour and its UK boss party ✍️Martin Shipton wp.me/p8Mk4U-11aL
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Huge thanks to mortgage advice and protection provider Sterling Southgate for joining us as medal sponsor at our Castles & Cathedrals cycling event on 13 July. Thank you for sharing our belief that home is everything. Sign up and earn a coveted medal: castlesandcathedrals.org.uk
May 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Huge thanks to mortgage advice and protection provider Sterling Southgate for joining us as medal sponsor at our Castles & Cathedrals cycling event on 13 July. Thank you for sharing our belief that home is everything. Sign up and earn a coveted medal: castlesandcathedrals.org.uk
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“I think sometimes it’s the conditions in temporary accommodation that are pushing people out. I know of hostels that, actually, people would prefer to sleep on the streets than be in." Our Peer Researcher Katey on conditions in temporary accommodation: bit.ly/3zVk818
April 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“I think sometimes it’s the conditions in temporary accommodation that are pushing people out. I know of hostels that, actually, people would prefer to sleep on the streets than be in." Our Peer Researcher Katey on conditions in temporary accommodation: bit.ly/3zVk818
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Wales’s economy under Labour: stagnant, centralised, unfit for the future ❌
Plaid Cymru’s plan is a bold alternative – one that puts communities first and brings wealth home to Wales ✅
Ambition. Fairness. The fresh start our economy needs 👉 partyof.wales/economy
Plaid Cymru’s plan is a bold alternative – one that puts communities first and brings wealth home to Wales ✅
Ambition. Fairness. The fresh start our economy needs 👉 partyof.wales/economy
April 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Wales’s economy under Labour: stagnant, centralised, unfit for the future ❌
Plaid Cymru’s plan is a bold alternative – one that puts communities first and brings wealth home to Wales ✅
Ambition. Fairness. The fresh start our economy needs 👉 partyof.wales/economy
Plaid Cymru’s plan is a bold alternative – one that puts communities first and brings wealth home to Wales ✅
Ambition. Fairness. The fresh start our economy needs 👉 partyof.wales/economy
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This post has been squashed on TikTok. Wow.
April 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This post has been squashed on TikTok. Wow.