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Mandy Ford

@mandyford.bsky.social

Dean of Bristol. Passionate about justice and inclusion. Baker, folkie, gardener. Opinions my own.

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Thank you Beth!

14.11.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Google battling β€˜fox infestation’ on roof of Β£1bn London office Foxes have β€˜begun to dig burrows’ in soil of rooftop garden at the as yet unopened King’s Cross headquarters It is intended to be an ultra-modern central London office that will serve Google for decades, but the new Β£1bn headquarters is beset by one of humanity’s oldest-known pests: foxes. The canines have taken over the rooftop garden of the new β€œlandscraper” in King’s Cross and had an impact on construction – although the company stressed it was β€œminimal”. Continue reading...

Google battling β€˜fox infestation’ on roof of Β£1bn London office

09.06.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 44
The pride flag - vertical stripes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple from left to right.

The pride flag - vertical stripes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple from left to right.

Live to Your Living Room has and will always be a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone, and we stand beside our LGBT+ friends, not just during June, but all year round.

Everyone is welcome here ❀️

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

09.06.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis RIP πŸ•ŠοΈ

21.04.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Easter joy breaks from Jerusalem even in midst of the all that is so destructive. The resurrection is given to us not as a comfort but as a calling to strive for all that is for life and peace.

20.04.2025 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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What do we mean when we say women can be β€˜too muscular’? We are conditioned to associate muscles with power, dominance and masculinity, which harms us all

What do we mean when we say women can be β€˜too muscular’?

21.04.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 17
A photo of me and my beautiful cat.

A photo of me and my beautiful cat.

I’m in Bristol next Saturday, reading poems at the Lyra Poetry Festival. If you nearby to St George’s and fancy coming along, there are a few tickets left here: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bri...

21.04.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Them: "Hail thee, Festival Day is an unnecessarily confusing hymn."

Me: "No, it isn't. Look..."

Get your Easter Day hymnody sorted with our helpful explanatory flowchart.

12.04.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you! I’m sure this will really help our congregation on Easter Sunday!

12.04.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is brilliant. And true.

09.04.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love and prayers from all at Bristol!

06.04.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Not Equal Yet Conference - IN PERSON & ONLINE The Not Equal Yet Conference is where we gather both in person and online to campaign for an end to sexism and discrimination in the C of E

Just received letter of support from +Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark, to be read at the #NotEqualYet conference tomorrow. & also official message of support from +Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston. Thank you both so much. Not too late to get tix www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-equal-...

28.03.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@doublehelix
isn't this great!

19.03.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Watching the Brits and struck by the number of artists giving glory to God, and those who are grateful for the best of the UK Education system, in their speeches.

01.03.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poetry Event with Jay Hulme (01-Mar-2025) We are very excited to be welcoming Jay Hulme to Oasis Church Bath. Jay Hulme is a poet, speaker, and theologian from Leicester, in the UK. His books for children have been nominated for some of the U...

I'm in Bath this Saturday running a poetry workshop for kids (4-10) at 2pm, a poetry workshop for adults at 3pm, and then there will be poetry performances from 5pm

Find out more and book tickets here: oasisbath.churchsuite.com/events/7yxla...

26.02.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Feminist Folk Club Festival: IWD Playlist Β· Cecil Sharp House Β· 14 items

Check out out Spotify playlist for a taste of the artists playing the Feminist Folk Club Festival on Sat 8 Mar. Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3ZCtlpm

26.02.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Home communion today with someone who, for various reasons, hadn't received it for 6 years. Her (understated) response: "Let's not leave it so long next time, eh pet?" Indeed. I'll be back next month.

(If you've not received communion for a (long) while, and want to, maybe take this as a sign...)

25.02.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A good time was had @bristoldiocese.org today, particularly @bristolcathedral.bsky.social with @mandyford.bsky.social and her lovely Team.
Greetings to @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social and @southwark.anglican.org especially @BishopofKingston

23.02.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry

Grateful for any able to share this post being advertised as widely as possible. Might it be for someone you know? Will be delighted to welcome a colleague on this adventure with me! #praying #hopeful

21.02.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Welcome!

19.02.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
 A triangle diagram showing what you think food banks provide vs what food banks actually provide. At the top of the triangle is 'food'. At the bottom of the triangle is everything else that food banks provide, that people may not know about. This includes food, hope, advice, cups of tea (and biscuits), support, a listening ear, warmth and kindness.

A triangle diagram showing what you think food banks provide vs what food banks actually provide. At the top of the triangle is 'food'. At the bottom of the triangle is everything else that food banks provide, that people may not know about. This includes food, hope, advice, cups of tea (and biscuits), support, a listening ear, warmth and kindness.

Food banks provide so much more than food. πŸ’š

18.02.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Buy Folk On Foot a Coffee. ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Become a supporter of Folk On Foot today! ❀️ Ko-fi lets you support the creators you love.

We're telling important stories through music, but we need your help. Please support us to make more episodes like this in the future - thank you!

ko-fi.com/folkonfoot

18.02.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US and Russia to explore closer relations after Ukraine talks in Riyadh Marco Rubio says talks β€˜first step of a long and difficult journey’ while Putin adviser says meeting β€˜went well’

Luke 23:12 - "That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

18.02.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Desert Island Discs - Mina Smallman, activist - BBC Sounds Mina Smallman, activist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

This was utterly inspirational. In the worst possible situation Mina’s courage & candour are beyond measure #recommend

16.02.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Don't Abandon Them" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" about Ukraine
YouTube video by Marsh Family "Don't Abandon Them" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" about Ukraine

The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as brutal war. Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less. Don't abandon them. #SlavaUkraini

youtu.be/u8GftJEa4_8

14.02.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 437    πŸ” 198    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 38

I found this piece through β€œSoul Music” on Radio4 and it has quickly become soul music for me.

13.02.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time! Why don’t you join me?

12.02.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done for making it to the end of January.

Stop whatever you're doing and read a book to reward yourself.

If you don't have a book, then buy one from an indie bookshop, that way you'll be making TWO people happy.

31.01.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7710    πŸ” 850    πŸ’¬ 168    πŸ“Œ 56
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Trusting in Love and Faith? A January 2025 Update Another day, another LLF-related meeting… I’ve been to many of these over the years, several with whichever bishops were designated β€˜lead bishop’, and one memorable gathering with Justin Welby when…

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21.01.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0