Kate Harvie
@roseberrykate.bsky.social
Retired NHS GP and lover of all things woolly, viola player (it's a superpower you know). She/her. Just to annoy bigots.
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Kate Harvie
@roseberrykate.bsky.social
· Jan 26
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Hello Bluesky
I've taken the plunge and decided to set up an email newsletter for new patterns, and here's the signup page
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I've taken the plunge and decided to set up an email newsletter for new patterns, and here's the signup page
mailchi.mp/4e6ddb3a7f16...
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There's a poll on this page. You know what to do. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
POLL: Is Britain right to rejoin the Erasmus EU education scheme?
Work on the UK joining Erasmus was announced as part of the Prime Minister's post-Brexit reset deal with Brussels in May. The UK left the scheme under Boris Johnson.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
There's a poll on this page. You know what to do. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Dunno if it will do any good, but they need to know what people think.
Dunno if it will do any good, but they need to know what people think.
Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
c.org
December 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
c.org/YnzD8Zhp5t
Dunno if it will do any good, but they need to know what people think.
Dunno if it will do any good, but they need to know what people think.
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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BOOM!! 100,000 signatures! Now let’s have a date for the debate
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
BOOM!! 100,000 signatures! Now let’s have a date for the debate
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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There are some podcasts that really deserve support by way of a donation, if you can. I'm listening to season 1 of Alex Andreou's Podyssey again (directors cuts! bonus episodes!!) and the second listen may well not be the last.
ko-fi.com/podyssey
ko-fi.com/podyssey
November 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There are some podcasts that really deserve support by way of a donation, if you can. I'm listening to season 1 of Alex Andreou's Podyssey again (directors cuts! bonus episodes!!) and the second listen may well not be the last.
ko-fi.com/podyssey
ko-fi.com/podyssey
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A *huge* vaccine victory. I've been writing on this for years; Australia has seen remarkable progress in cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. I love seeing science triumph like this.
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A *huge* vaccine victory. I've been writing on this for years; Australia has seen remarkable progress in cervical cancer prevention with the HPV vaccine. I love seeing science triumph like this.
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Giving this project a bit of a push - this farm is near where my family farmed and projects like this are so important.
If any of my yarn-friends can spare a few pounds it would be great to get it funded! 🧶 #crochet
If any of my yarn-friends can spare a few pounds it would be great to get it funded! 🧶 #crochet
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
If anyone is interested in supporting this important project
If anyone is interested in supporting this important project
North York Moors Tweed
Wool with Worth: Reviving the North York Moor’s Wool Heritage
www.kickstarter.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Giving this project a bit of a push - this farm is near where my family farmed and projects like this are so important.
If any of my yarn-friends can spare a few pounds it would be great to get it funded! 🧶 #crochet
If any of my yarn-friends can spare a few pounds it would be great to get it funded! 🧶 #crochet
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
If anyone is interested in supporting this important project
If anyone is interested in supporting this important project
North York Moors Tweed
Wool with Worth: Reviving the North York Moor’s Wool Heritage
www.kickstarter.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
If anyone is interested in supporting this important project
If anyone is interested in supporting this important project
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Have been thinking about “immigration has been tearing this country apart.” Surely I’m not the only person to think that it isn’t true, but inflamed rhetoric about immigration by politicians is what is tearing this country apart and so statements like that only makes it worse.
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Have been thinking about “immigration has been tearing this country apart.” Surely I’m not the only person to think that it isn’t true, but inflamed rhetoric about immigration by politicians is what is tearing this country apart and so statements like that only makes it worse.
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From the Bird App this morning.
Posting here as I know @amandamugford.bsky.social at least is in Cornwall and I may have other pals from there too @wozwoz.bsky.social I think?
She's put it in local FB pages but every little helps, I reckon...
Posting here as I know @amandamugford.bsky.social at least is in Cornwall and I may have other pals from there too @wozwoz.bsky.social I think?
She's put it in local FB pages but every little helps, I reckon...
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
From the Bird App this morning.
Posting here as I know @amandamugford.bsky.social at least is in Cornwall and I may have other pals from there too @wozwoz.bsky.social I think?
She's put it in local FB pages but every little helps, I reckon...
Posting here as I know @amandamugford.bsky.social at least is in Cornwall and I may have other pals from there too @wozwoz.bsky.social I think?
She's put it in local FB pages but every little helps, I reckon...
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We are on the cusp of eradicating cervical cancer, and significantly reducing penile, anal and some head and neck cancers. These are cancers that kill young adults, and it’s a tragedy. Those who spread anti-vax disinformation are killing their children.
This is terrible
Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
Blame declining confidence, a lack of convenience and rising complacency
www.economist.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We are on the cusp of eradicating cervical cancer, and significantly reducing penile, anal and some head and neck cancers. These are cancers that kill young adults, and it’s a tragedy. Those who spread anti-vax disinformation are killing their children.
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If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
![[Scene is the entrance cabin to a NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY AND GARDENS]
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NATIONAL TRUST EMPLOYEE [inside cabin]:
Hello there
2
[A young family - two parents two kids - have arrived at the front desk].
DAD:
Hi - do you have an activity trail, for the kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE:
Of course – you’re just in time for the Autumn Gammon Trail!
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MUM:
That sounds fun, doesn’t it kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE [handing an activity sheet and pencils to the kids]:
Every autumn, the Reform Trust gammons flock back to the National Trust for the AGM. Just follow the trail round the grounds, and see how many you can spot!
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NT EMPLOYEE [hearing something in the gardens]:
Listen - that's their call
[Calls emanating from the landscape]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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NT EMPLOYEE [showing the family an apparently empty fenced enclosure with some bushes in]:
They are extremely sensitive and fragile...
But you can bring them out of hiding if you put a little sign down mentioning slavery.
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KIDS [pointing]:
There they are!
[Some little red faced PEOPLE wearing Barbour jackets and gilets emerge cautiously from the bushes. They are creeping towards a TINY SIGN in the middle of the enclosure].
[Little people noises]:
woke-woke
tut-tut
woke-woke
9
[Close-up of the TINY SIGN - we can read that it says]:
Slavery had a bit to do with building this massive house.
[Noises from the little people again as they inspect the tiny sign]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
10
MUM [pointing]:
What's that one doing there?
NT EMPLOYEE:
Oh, that's so sweet…
11
[We see that one of the people is sat on a rock, with a little laptop open on a tree stump, and they are furiously typing away].
NT EMPLOYEE:
I think he's writing a column for the Daily Telegraph…
12
[We see close up to the little person’s screen, it is a word document reading]:
Are National Trust scones secretly WOKE?
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreib7lt736b6rmzinml5s7kxjdaapo2a36xp4d4lssypimx3taqicdm@jpeg)
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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Changes are afoot at the Knitty Guild! We're moving to monthly Subscription billing, like the whole rest of the world already uses! Here's the good news for you...
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Changes are afoot at the Knitty Guild! We're moving to monthly Subscription billing, like the whole rest of the world already uses! Here's the good news for you...
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
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Welcome to the National Trust 2025 voting website, hosted by independent voting service provider Civica Election Services.
secure.cesvotes.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
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"There is no great outcry in the right-wing press or from conservative politicians against mass deportation.
The days when they stood up to the injustice of retrospective legislation are long gone."
Another good and valuable read on how fast things seem to shift in Britain atm. Deeply worrying.
The days when they stood up to the injustice of retrospective legislation are long gone."
Another good and valuable read on how fast things seem to shift in Britain atm. Deeply worrying.
The Conservatives plans to deport hundreds of thousands of legal residents of the UK are far more extreme than anything Donald Trump is proposing
Piece from me on the horror show of the right morphing into the far right
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
Piece from me on the horror show of the right morphing into the far right
open.substack.com/pub/nickcohe...
"Respectable" racism and the mass deportation of our neighbours
How the British right out-Trumps Trump
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"There is no great outcry in the right-wing press or from conservative politicians against mass deportation.
The days when they stood up to the injustice of retrospective legislation are long gone."
Another good and valuable read on how fast things seem to shift in Britain atm. Deeply worrying.
The days when they stood up to the injustice of retrospective legislation are long gone."
Another good and valuable read on how fast things seem to shift in Britain atm. Deeply worrying.
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🚨 Joint Statement
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🚨 Joint Statement
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
Such an interesting discussion.
It blows my mind that humanists/atheists can look at the whole of human history & culture, which has sought a sense of connection through god or spirituality in some form everywhere humans have existed, and not understand that that is obviously a natural part of being human for a lot of humans.
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Such an interesting discussion.
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❗ Some essential things that we all need to live decent lives, but too many people are sadly going without.
A thread...🧵
A thread...🧵
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
❗ Some essential things that we all need to live decent lives, but too many people are sadly going without.
A thread...🧵
A thread...🧵
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Guys new scamming method on bluesky. Please share this around. Dont fall for this stuff
Block, move on.
Block, move on.
October 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Guys new scamming method on bluesky. Please share this around. Dont fall for this stuff
Block, move on.
Block, move on.
You don't need to be in London to respond to this. Please do.
A transphobic pressure group want to ban trans women from Hampstead's women's pond.
Help us fight back to keep the pond a safe place. Add your name 👇
goodlaw.social/2j8t
Help us fight back to keep the pond a safe place. Add your name 👇
goodlaw.social/2j8t
October 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
You don't need to be in London to respond to this. Please do.