Helen
@helenmew.bsky.social
Juggle: books, chocolate, family & friends, sanity
Work: @thebelayfoundation.org.uk
Volunteer: ITAV/AUK
Vegetarian, leftie, trade unionist, feminist.
Aim for wisdom, settle for witchery.
#Belay2025in2025
https://www.justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Work: @thebelayfoundation.org.uk
Volunteer: ITAV/AUK
Vegetarian, leftie, trade unionist, feminist.
Aim for wisdom, settle for witchery.
#Belay2025in2025
https://www.justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
So pleased to have been enticed out this morning for a few chilly but gorgeous December miles ...
The #Belay2025in2025 challenge really is now into #TheFinalCountdown!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
The #Belay2025in2025 challenge really is now into #TheFinalCountdown!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
December 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
So pleased to have been enticed out this morning for a few chilly but gorgeous December miles ...
The #Belay2025in2025 challenge really is now into #TheFinalCountdown!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
The #Belay2025in2025 challenge really is now into #TheFinalCountdown!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Gorgeousness wandering in Oxford last night - feeling very privileged to have had an evening with the most amazing, accepting and dearest of friends.
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Gorgeousness wandering in Oxford last night - feeling very privileged to have had an evening with the most amazing, accepting and dearest of friends.
#FinalCountdown update for #Belay2025in2025 ... 110 miles to go to target!
Unfortunately still £425 pounds to go to target on the money front. Anyone got any bright ideas how I nudge it along?
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Unfortunately still £425 pounds to go to target on the money front. Anyone got any bright ideas how I nudge it along?
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#FinalCountdown update for #Belay2025in2025 ... 110 miles to go to target!
Unfortunately still £425 pounds to go to target on the money front. Anyone got any bright ideas how I nudge it along?
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Unfortunately still £425 pounds to go to target on the money front. Anyone got any bright ideas how I nudge it along?
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today we splashed out on Meal Deals after a bit of a stressful morning.
We tried the drink shown but, while we like this kind of thing often, both decided this wasn’t our favourite.
So no win for this particular beverage: but a win for a lovely moment of connection nevertheless. We’ll take that!
We tried the drink shown but, while we like this kind of thing often, both decided this wasn’t our favourite.
So no win for this particular beverage: but a win for a lovely moment of connection nevertheless. We’ll take that!
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today we splashed out on Meal Deals after a bit of a stressful morning.
We tried the drink shown but, while we like this kind of thing often, both decided this wasn’t our favourite.
So no win for this particular beverage: but a win for a lovely moment of connection nevertheless. We’ll take that!
We tried the drink shown but, while we like this kind of thing often, both decided this wasn’t our favourite.
So no win for this particular beverage: but a win for a lovely moment of connection nevertheless. We’ll take that!
Starting Monday morning and my first 2025 @pactcoffee.bsky.social #adventcoffee beverage is in the making 🤞
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Starting Monday morning and my first 2025 @pactcoffee.bsky.social #adventcoffee beverage is in the making 🤞
12 miles this evening to contribute to #Belay2025in2025 along with some gorgeous sunset views :)
July 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
12 miles this evening to contribute to #Belay2025in2025 along with some gorgeous sunset views :)
… which totally justifies nothing more than a wander into town and an ice cream today, surely?
If you’re able to donate to support @thebelayfoundation.org.uk … we’d be super grateful!
>>>
www.justgiving.com/page/belay20...
If you’re able to donate to support @thebelayfoundation.org.uk … we’d be super grateful!
>>>
www.justgiving.com/page/belay20...
May 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
… which totally justifies nothing more than a wander into town and an ice cream today, surely?
If you’re able to donate to support @thebelayfoundation.org.uk … we’d be super grateful!
>>>
www.justgiving.com/page/belay20...
If you’re able to donate to support @thebelayfoundation.org.uk … we’d be super grateful!
>>>
www.justgiving.com/page/belay20...
May 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On a train on the way to London to support and steward at the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social - with the amazing @sarahfry.bsky.social
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
May 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
On a train on the way to London to support and steward at the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social - with the amazing @sarahfry.bsky.social
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
Meant to attach the photo!
April 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Meant to attach the photo!
I think I’ve managed to make my signup link for #Belay2025in2025 into a QR code …
Anyone feel like trying it out?
Anyone feel like trying it out?
April 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I think I’ve managed to make my signup link for #Belay2025in2025 into a QR code …
Anyone feel like trying it out?
Anyone feel like trying it out?
So lucky to live where I do :)
Makes cycling a joy (and #Belay2025in2025 feel like a privilege rather than a chore!)
Makes cycling a joy (and #Belay2025in2025 feel like a privilege rather than a chore!)
April 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
So lucky to live where I do :)
Makes cycling a joy (and #Belay2025in2025 feel like a privilege rather than a chore!)
Makes cycling a joy (and #Belay2025in2025 feel like a privilege rather than a chore!)
Sun and then these views make the miles feel worthwhile :)
That’s 7.5 miles today - still compensating for a lazy Easter holiday but still, getting there!
#Belay2025in2025
Justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
That’s 7.5 miles today - still compensating for a lazy Easter holiday but still, getting there!
#Belay2025in2025
Justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
April 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Sun and then these views make the miles feel worthwhile :)
That’s 7.5 miles today - still compensating for a lazy Easter holiday but still, getting there!
#Belay2025in2025
Justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
That’s 7.5 miles today - still compensating for a lazy Easter holiday but still, getting there!
#Belay2025in2025
Justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
I’m not sure this isn’t an over-generous reward for 5 miles of cycling but treating myself nonetheless :)
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
April 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I’m not sure this isn’t an over-generous reward for 5 miles of cycling but treating myself nonetheless :)
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Reply in to Emily Frith, @adoptionuk.bsky.social CEO, re the #ASGSF …
Children need to be able to carry on with their therapy! Families need to know what is happening!
As soon as possible just isn’t good enough at this point.
Children need to be able to carry on with their therapy! Families need to know what is happening!
As soon as possible just isn’t good enough at this point.
March 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reply in to Emily Frith, @adoptionuk.bsky.social CEO, re the #ASGSF …
Children need to be able to carry on with their therapy! Families need to know what is happening!
As soon as possible just isn’t good enough at this point.
Children need to be able to carry on with their therapy! Families need to know what is happening!
As soon as possible just isn’t good enough at this point.
Sunny! Yay!
Flipping chilly though.
And a picture taken just now to try to show the sun that actually makes it looks like it’s night.
Flipping chilly though.
And a picture taken just now to try to show the sun that actually makes it looks like it’s night.
March 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Sunny! Yay!
Flipping chilly though.
And a picture taken just now to try to show the sun that actually makes it looks like it’s night.
Flipping chilly though.
And a picture taken just now to try to show the sun that actually makes it looks like it’s night.
Quick update (ish) for anyone following the saga around the DfE delay in announcing the future of the #ASGSF (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) ...
I emailed my MP some weeks ago. He emailed DfE & heard back today & fwded onto me - see (presumably standard) letter attached.
I emailed my MP some weeks ago. He emailed DfE & heard back today & fwded onto me - see (presumably standard) letter attached.
February 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Quick update (ish) for anyone following the saga around the DfE delay in announcing the future of the #ASGSF (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) ...
I emailed my MP some weeks ago. He emailed DfE & heard back today & fwded onto me - see (presumably standard) letter attached.
I emailed my MP some weeks ago. He emailed DfE & heard back today & fwded onto me - see (presumably standard) letter attached.
Still at #AWConf25
Before lunch the brilliant Sara Taylor shares with everyone the wonders of the new #ItTakesAVillage … peer support from adopters for adopters all across the Adoption West space …
Before lunch the brilliant Sara Taylor shares with everyone the wonders of the new #ItTakesAVillage … peer support from adopters for adopters all across the Adoption West space …
February 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Still at #AWConf25
Before lunch the brilliant Sara Taylor shares with everyone the wonders of the new #ItTakesAVillage … peer support from adopters for adopters all across the Adoption West space …
Before lunch the brilliant Sara Taylor shares with everyone the wonders of the new #ItTakesAVillage … peer support from adopters for adopters all across the Adoption West space …
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Ruth: sharing a slide illustrating some of the complexity around “maintaining relationships” and how many different parties can be involved - although who may also have varied views on their agency, access and support
#AWConf25
#AWConf25
February 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Ruth: sharing a slide illustrating some of the complexity around “maintaining relationships” and how many different parties can be involved - although who may also have varied views on their agency, access and support
#AWConf25
#AWConf25
Quote tweet with a bridge from your gallery
January 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Quote tweet with a bridge from your gallery
Incidentally if you haven’t read The Girl on the Train it’s a recommend. Looks like this. Visit your local independent bookshop or several fabulous independents on here too.
December 22, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Incidentally if you haven’t read The Girl on the Train it’s a recommend. Looks like this. Visit your local independent bookshop or several fabulous independents on here too.
December 14, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Recommended to anyone for anyone (except those who don’t want to see the world through the eyes of others who may share complex and difficult stories).
December 11, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Recommended to anyone for anyone (except those who don’t want to see the world through the eyes of others who may share complex and difficult stories).