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We definitely grow canola. But it is rapeseed here.

Hmm this isn’t an uncommon scenario. Kid feels let down at crucial time in their life and holds onto that into adulthood. Years of resentment and guilt and lack of willingness to see another perspective.

I’ve often wondered this. The new info makes me wonder even more.

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Though now i’ll be thinking about Brannigans beef and mustard for the next week. Best crisps ever.

"Substack is, just as a reminder, a political project made by extremists with a goal of normalizing a radical, hateful agenda by co-opting well-intentioned creators' work in service of cross-promoting attacks on the vulnerable."

Read this! Especially if you have a popular newsletter.

Thanks for sharing Rachel.

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In what world does 1800 “nearly doubled” equate to 2400?

Is this a maths riddle?

By my mental arithmetic that’s not even 50% more?

What an interesting read. We have two Samuel Smith pubs in our town, both closed. Interested to see what happens if he does retire.

Yes! I joined my village choir six years ago and it is the one thing I do for me, and I make time for without question. It is pure joy! I’m the youngest member (in my 40s) & average age is prob 67. And it’s so freaking joyful just to sing with people who also love to sing.

Love the fun fund, what a great idea! Have an awesome weekend and I hope you can switch off enough! x

Still from film #Shrinking. Jimmy driving his Ford Bronco, raising his arm in the air in celebration, with Sean in the front seat smiling at him.

Just look at it! No head rest, no air bags, open top, and what are the seat belts even going to do?

Every time I watch #Shrinking I can't get passed how dangerous that Ford Bronco is. Particularly for a man whose wife died in an RTA.

My Mum and niece were critically injured in an RTA and just looking at that car causes me to break out in a cold sweat.

Surely he'd not let his daughter drive that?

Really insightful & accessible read on how genAI is being used in workplace, v. relevant to charity sector.

My takeaways:
1. AI won't really add until you embrace digital
2. Check out who is using it & listen to them & their views on digital.
3. People will use it. So get data security in order!

No caption. But what gorgeous creatures!

I was smugly thinking yesterday 'my cat doesn't jump up on the kitchen surfaces'.

Walked into the kitchen this morning to see the ratbag jumping down because she heard me coming..

So I strongly agree it is revolting.

Great article thanks Rachel. And a lovely conversation on this thread.

Agree. This is what I regularly say to people who ask about using genAI for fundraising. It will only be good if you input what you know as an org, and have real clarity to start. Otherwise it’s generic fluff.

This is an interesting point. I regularly hear people recommend use of genAI to small charities particularly where staff and volunteers have English as a second language and find writing funding applications a challenge. But I’ve not seen or heard anywhere it’s made tangible difference.

That was a brilliant read. Thanks for sharing John.

Unless it’s a fess by the cash machines.