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Rachel Cable

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Woman of a certain rage. Ultra marathon finisher. Fierce about social justice.

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Cheers Neil πŸ™Œ

08.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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18 mile run for #IWD2026. Thanks to the formidable @susietsegay.bsky.social for the miles πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ #RunningPunks

08.03.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking the Cycle: ColegauCymru Strengthens Fight Against Misogyny in FE Colleges - ColegauCymru ColegauCymru is proud to mark International Women’s Day today by continuing our commitment to tackling misogyny and promoting respectful relationships in Further Education colleges across Wales.…

On #InternationalWomensDay, we’re highlighting continued work across Wales’ #FurtherEducation sector to tackle misogyny and promote respectful relationships.

πŸ”— Read more: www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...

#IWD2026

08.03.2026 09:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, here’s a quick and easy guide as to how to avoid sexual assault:
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

07.03.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge thanks to Coleg Cambria for hosting the @colegau.cymru Principals Forum this week. And what a spectacular meal to celebrate Colleges Week! Diolch yn fawr iawn πŸ™

Read more about Investing in Skills to Secure North Wales’ Economic Future πŸ’‘ www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...

05.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Colleges are at the heart of Wales’ economic future.

For #CollegesWeek2026, Aled Jones-Griffith highlights how #colleges like @llandrillomenai.bsky.social and Coleg Cambria are developing the skilled workforce North Wales needs to thrive.

05.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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For #CollegesWeek2026, we’re sharing a message from Deio Owen, President of NUS Wales.

A former @llandrillomenai.bsky.social learner, Deio reflects on how college opened doors for him - a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact of #furthereducation across Wales.

04.03.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge thanks to @docrunningpunk.bsky.social for organising the Sarah Everard memorial run tonight at @senedd.wales. Grateful to everyone who joined us. Diolch πŸ•―οΈ @prifweinidog.gov.wales @janehutt.bsky.social @dafyddtrystan.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social @carolynthomasms.bsky.social

03.03.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🚍 41% of 16-24 year-olds in Wales say travel is the biggest barrier to going to college, work, or other training. It’s time for change 🚍

03.03.2026 13:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #CollegesWeek2026 and we’re celebrating adult learners returning to education and upskilling throughout life.

After a career break, Jodi discovered a passion for welding while volunteering in local workshops. That interest led her to an Apprenticeship at @gowercollege.bsky.social

02.03.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Colleges across Wales are celebrating the transformative power of #FurtherEducation as part of #CollegesWeek2026.

This year’s theme, Skills for All, highlights how colleges support learners of all ages - from young people starting out to adults retraining and apprentices building careers.

02.03.2026 11:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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*This Tuesday 3 March - 6pm at The Senedd, Cardiff Bay*
All welcome - men and women. Please share πŸ’œ
#IWD2026 #IWD

01.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi Hapus from @bbccymruwales.bsky.social Sunday Supplement programme. Grateful to have the opportunity to review today’s newspapers alongside Cllr Lisa Dymock this morning.

Listen again 🎧 (Final 15 mins of programme) lnkd.in/eRHqmUpP

01.03.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please share if you can πŸ’œ #RunningPunks @senedd.wales #IWD #SarahEverard #ukrunchat

28.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Productive weekend for @colegau.cymru at @plaidcymru.bsky.social Conference. Delighted to hear the commitment to a vocational education & training strategy, and grateful to discuss the transformational nature of lifelong learning with our panel today. Diolch @cefincampbell.bsky.social Ymlaen!

28.02.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've had a productive first day at @plaidcymru.bsky.social conference, including taking part in the @ntfwwbl.bsky.social roundtable on skills, chaired by Luke Fletcher MS.

Grateful to have constructive conversations with candidates about the ColegauCymru manifesto and our vision for the future.

27.02.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Green party wins Gorton and Denton byelection, pushing Labour to third place in blow to Keir Starmer Hannah Spencer elected as party’s first MP in northern England, as Labour sees a 25.3% drop in vote compared to 2024 The Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection in a significant blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England after overturning Labour’s 13,000-vote majority. Continue reading...

Green party wins Gorton and Denton byelection, pushing Labour to third place in blow to Keir Starmer

27.02.2026 04:43 πŸ‘ 326 πŸ” 90 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 41
A simplistic guide setting out how men can avoid sexually assaulting women.

A simplistic guide setting out how men can avoid sexually assaulting women.

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, here’s a quick and easy guide as to how to avoid sexual assault #IWD

25.02.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster advertising a memorial run for Sarah Everard. 3rd March, 6pm, meet at The Senedd in Cardiff Bay

Poster advertising a memorial run for Sarah Everard. 3rd March, 6pm, meet at The Senedd in Cardiff Bay

Please share if you can πŸ’œ All welcome.
#internationalwomensday #IWD2026 #SarahEverard #RunningPunks @senedd.wales @therunchat.com

22.02.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The news can feel particularly heavy and triggering for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Please know that it is ok to take some time away from it to look after yourself.

If you need support, advice or just a listening ear, the Live Fear Free Helpline is there for you.

20.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Men’s bad behaviours affect everyone. #changethediscourse #makemenaccountable

21.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster advertising a memorial run for Sarah Everard. 3rd March, 6pm, meet at The Senedd in Cardiff Bay

Poster advertising a memorial run for Sarah Everard. 3rd March, 6pm, meet at The Senedd in Cardiff Bay

Please share if you can πŸ’œ All welcome.
#internationalwomensday #IWD2026 #SarahEverard #RunningPunks @senedd.wales @therunchat.com

22.02.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Silhouette of tree in front of sunrise over city park

Silhouette of tree in front of sunrise over city park

That sky #whywerun #RunningPunks

17.02.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And just like that as quick as it started the 2026 Barkley Marathon is over for another year.

There are no finishers this year! πŸͺ¦

It begun with one of the strongest fields across both male & female athletes.

Cont…

16.02.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely brutal. Thanks @keithdunn.bsky.social for keeping us up to date πŸ™Œ

15.02.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for putting this together πŸ™

15.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Since there are still people joining the party and switching from the dark place to Bluesky to follow The Barkley Marathons #BM100 I put together a Starter Pack to help them get, well, started πŸ˜…

Who's missing? Please comment below with accounts that I should add to the Pack!

go.bsky.app/D31bx3F

15.02.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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and then there were three #bm100

15.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

11 men, 1 woman out on Loop 2.

15.02.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Max King begins loop 3 wearing plastic bags around his feet in 25:42:12. #BM100

15.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 477 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 11