Yvonne Murphy
@yvonnemurphy.bsky.social
Freelance creative 33 yrs & counting. I create & produce live & digital content & run www.omidaze.co.uk Everything is political. More should be poetical & philosophical
Creator of The Talking Shop & The Democracy Box
Creator of The Talking Shop & The Democracy Box
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Yvonne Murphy
@yvonnemurphy.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Hello Bluesky! I've heard tell there are real people on this platform? Late to the party & yet SO happy to be leaving the darkness that is now X. I used to like that letter of the alphabet. #conversation #positivity #community
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We are recruiting new board members to help us write the next chapter of our omidaze story. Deadline to apply 30 November. Email [email protected] if you would like an informal chat www.omidaze.co.uk/blog/join-th...
Join the Board of Omidaze Productions Ltd
We are looking for new board members to join Omidaze Productions Ltd and help guide the next stage of our journey. If you believe in the power of the arts to inform, inspire and create social change, ...
www.omidaze.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are recruiting new board members to help us write the next chapter of our omidaze story. Deadline to apply 30 November. Email [email protected] if you would like an informal chat www.omidaze.co.uk/blog/join-th...
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⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏱️
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
July 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
⏱️THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏱️
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
Only 1 WEEK until we hit the road and bring The Talking Shop on Tour to YOU!
🫖 Free cups of tea
🎨 Free creative activities for all ages
Joins us in Cardiff, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil
🗓️28th July - 1st August
⏰ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Everyone’s invited!
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Creatives & Artists in South Wales - come visit The Talking Shop on Tour 28 July - 1 August.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
July 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Creatives & Artists in South Wales - come visit The Talking Shop on Tour 28 July - 1 August.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
Bring your flyers & information for your shows, exhibitions, readings, events, workshops, gigs etc & we will share them with the public.
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Jonathan Sumption writes for the New Statesman
July 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Jonathan Sumption writes for the New Statesman
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🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
July 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🚐 The Talking Shop On Tour
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
Join us from 28th July – 1st August as we look at and talk all about Equality Plans - and we want to hear from YOU!
Each day, we’ll be asking:
💭What actions do you want to see for better equality & inclusion?
👥 How should public bodies involve communities more?
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📢FINAL STOP ON TOUR…
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
July 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢FINAL STOP ON TOUR…
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
Our 5th and FINAL location is…
📍MERTHYR TYDFIL, Penderyn Square, Castle St
🗓️1st August
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
We can’t wait to bring The Talking Shop back to Merthyr Tydfil- and this time, we’re hitting the road on tour!🚐
Everyone’s invited!✨
#oneconversationatatime
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📢NEXT STOP ON TOUR…‼️
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢NEXT STOP ON TOUR…‼️
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
The Talking Shop on Tour location 4️⃣ is…
📍NEWPORT
🗓️31st July
⏱️11:30am - 3:30pm
From Cardiff ➡️ Bridgend ➡️ Cwmbran- We’re beyond excited to be bringing The Talking Shop on Tour to Newport!
Catch us in Bridge Street between HSBC and Natwest. #everyonesinvited #newport
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The Talking Shop on Tour keeps rolling!🚐☕️
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
July 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Talking Shop on Tour keeps rolling!🚐☕️
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
We’re excited to announce our next stop on the tour is…
📍CWMBRAN
🗓️Wednesday 30th July
Come along and join us for free creative activities all day! The conversation and information is free and so is the tea! ☕️🎨🗳️
Everyone’s invited!✨
#cwmbran
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Next stop for The Talking Shop on Tour is…🚐
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Next stop for The Talking Shop on Tour is…🚐
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
📍 BRIDGEND!
🗓️ 29th July
⏱️ 11:30 am - 3:30pm
Swing by for a cuppa, free creative activities, conversation, information and democratic deliberation ☕️🎨
#everyonesinvited #bridgendcountyboroughcouncil #porthcawl
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🚐 Guess what? We’re BACK — and on the move!
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚐 Guess what? We’re BACK — and on the move!
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
The Talking Shop on Tour is hitting the road this summer! We’re bringing the kettle, conversation, and creativity with us to towns and cities across South Wales🫖🎨🗣️
📍 First stop: Cardiff
👀 Next stop? Stay tuned…
#everyonesinvited #cardiff
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The Talking Shop is packing up and popping up in a town near you! 🗣️☕️🚐🎨
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
July 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Talking Shop is packing up and popping up in a town near you! 🗣️☕️🚐🎨
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
Come and join us from:
🗓️July 28th- August 1st
⏰ 11:30am - 3:30pm
📍Cardiff
📍Bridgend
📍Cwmbran
📍Newport
📍Merthyr Tydfil
The conversation is free and so is the tea!
Everyone’s invited! ✨
#oneconversationatatime
A 16 yr old organised this protest. The youth of today eh. WAKE UP PEOPLE & SUPPORT THAT YOUNG PERSON!!!
People are getting up off the mat.
San Antonio students walk out and protest against Trump policies on immigration, trans rights
February 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A 16 yr old organised this protest. The youth of today eh. WAKE UP PEOPLE & SUPPORT THAT YOUNG PERSON!!!
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Dr Samantha Burgess, from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, talks to Alex Thomson about the hottest January on record and says there is "absolutely no question" this was caused by fossil fuels.
Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/hottest...
Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/hottest...
Hottest January on record puzzles scientist
We spoke to Dr Samantha Burgess, who's in charge of strategy at the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
www.channel4.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Dr Samantha Burgess, from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, talks to Alex Thomson about the hottest January on record and says there is "absolutely no question" this was caused by fossil fuels.
Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/hottest...
Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/hottest...
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The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 is now open for submissions until Tuesday 22nd April!🎉 @painesplough.bsky.social @concordukshows.bsky.social @ekpshows.bsky.social
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
January 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2025 is now open for submissions until Tuesday 22nd April!🎉 @painesplough.bsky.social @concordukshows.bsky.social @ekpshows.bsky.social
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
The First Prize is £20,000: our biggest prize fund yet.👀
Enter via our website: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/how-to-enter/
"Public health data disappeared from websites, entire webpages went blank.."
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology'
A government memo aimed at implementing President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people has rippled through the federal government as agencies scramble to make changes t...
apnews.com
February 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
"Public health data disappeared from websites, entire webpages went blank.."
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Genuinely scared by what is happening at speed in the US right now
“It’s really important to understand that we can’t have a full picture of what’s going on in the US and around the world if we stop making data available,” Gilmour says. “I don’t want to start thinking about or listing the risks if we don’t have this data, because it imperils our way of life.”
“A group of researchers and students at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is gathered today for a data preservation marathon, scraping and downloading data related to health equity from U.S. government agency websites before they disappear.”
February 1, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Genuinely scared by what is happening at speed in the US right now
An expansion of Heathrow is not what I believe in. I also do not believe in growth for growth's sake.
Will someone please buy Keir & Rachel a copy of Doughnut Economics & explain they won the election, have a majority & that they are a Labour Government
Thank you.
Will someone please buy Keir & Rachel a copy of Doughnut Economics & explain they won the election, have a majority & that they are a Labour Government
Thank you.
January 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
An expansion of Heathrow is not what I believe in. I also do not believe in growth for growth's sake.
Will someone please buy Keir & Rachel a copy of Doughnut Economics & explain they won the election, have a majority & that they are a Labour Government
Thank you.
Will someone please buy Keir & Rachel a copy of Doughnut Economics & explain they won the election, have a majority & that they are a Labour Government
Thank you.
Can't quite express how deeply frightening i find this www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say
Aides to Elon Musk charged with running the U.S. government human resources agency have locked career civil servants out of computer systems that contain the personal data of millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Can't quite express how deeply frightening i find this www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
Joy. Here below. My day is now complete. Thank you @riotgrlerin.bsky.social 😊
January 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Joy. Here below. My day is now complete. Thank you @riotgrlerin.bsky.social 😊
Possibly my favourite ever social media post. It's the glasses. The glasses are pure genius.
January 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Possibly my favourite ever social media post. It's the glasses. The glasses are pure genius.
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Gotta love ppl who work in book shops
January 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Gotta love ppl who work in book shops
Had a rather sobering conversation with my youngest yesterday re her generations belief that we are all #@%£÷*× which really rendered my tax return & her philosophy essay quite pointless
#climateemergency
#climateemergency
What is happening in Los Angeles is our future | Francine Prose
What is happening in Los Angeles is our future | Francine Prose
The news from California is clear, but we don’t want to see it. It’s too confounding, big, complex. But we can sense the danger
When I send anxious texts to friends in Los Angeles – friends who have been evacuated or who are waiting to leave , friends…
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Had a rather sobering conversation with my youngest yesterday re her generations belief that we are all #@%£÷*× which really rendered my tax return & her philosophy essay quite pointless
#climateemergency
#climateemergency