Sally Churchward

Thank you.

Thanks. It would be great if this could take off and replace it as it's important to get a diverse range of voices out. I know some people stay on it for that reason, but I think now it means you're contributing to the problem.

I came off personally and deleted my personal and our business account for @incommon.bsky.social a while back.
I miss it and lost access to a lot of followers but couldn't morally justify staying there.

I tried Gaza Cola & it 100% passes the taste test.
I've been wanting to try it but online it's in multipacks & I didn't want to buy loads if it wasn't good.
I'm not buying the well known cola brands so am pleased to have an ethical alternative - all profits go to rebuilding hospitals in Gaza.

@bastillemx.bsky.social

My cultural awakening: a Bastille show helped me get over my crippling Covid-era anxiety I was afraid to be near people for two-and-a-half years, but then I got a chance to meet the band I loved – and the experience changed everything

I did an interview with The Guardian about how Bastille helped me pull myself out of life changing covid anxiety.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Local comedic talent wanted for new showcase - In-Common - Southampton Playmakers is looking for local stand-up comedians and comic singers, musicians and poets for a new showcase.

Local comedic talent wanted for new showcase
www.in-common.co.uk/2025/05/23/l...

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I've just had my MMR. I've always assumed I was fully vaced but it turns out if you were born before 1990 you might not have had it. You can email your GP to check your vaccination record. Please do your own research obvs.
Also, send me a sticker. Apparently I was too old to get one from the nurse.

I haven't - I have an intense loyalty to the Megan Follows mid 80s mini series. But I might try it.
The books are wonderful. Honestly, I think half my moral compass comes from there.

Anne of Green Gables is my favourite book - and has played a significant role in my outlook to this day.

Inside Southampton's protest in support of trans people - In-Common - Southampton By Sally Churchward. Photos by Lily Scott and Sally Churchward.   “Like the sun, we will rise above this darkness” – a message of hope rang out across the crowd gathered in the early afternoon sunshin...

“Like the sun, we will rise above this darkness”
See the full report and photos from Saturday's Southampton march in support of trans people, organised by Trans Pride Southampton

www.in-common.co.uk/2025/04/27/i...

1. Consent in our pseudo-democracies is strained at the best of times, but it hangs on the belief that there is some kind of justice: through inquiries, tribunals, sometimes even the law, powerful people who commit crimes against us will one day be held to account. But what if this no longer works?🧵

I was angrily reminded of all the times men have got shitty because their interest wasn't reciprocated and filled with rage that not only is it still like that, it's getting worse again for women/female presenting folk.
So go watch it and don't be a d*ck.

The subtle critique of the whole system that places women as the object of male desire & the male gaze and sees men feeling aggressively entitled to get what they want when it comes to women which in this case ultimately enables a serial killer - is sadly, still so relevant.
Contd.

I don't normally watch films about male violence because they tend to objectify the victims, either in terms of characterisation, cinematography or both.
But as I knew Anna Kendrick had directed Woman of the Hour I gave it a go and am here to recommend it (with trigger warnings, obviously).
Contd.

‘Protect the climate for whom?’: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29 Advocates and officials argue that consequences of Israeli siege are inextricably linked to tackling the climate crisis

Military conflicts account for about 5.5% of global emissions - more than aviation.

Imperialism is killing all of us.

There can be no climate justice without peace.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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This show looks so good.

We're hearing increasing concern from parents & those who work with young people about the rise of pro-ana content on social media & an interest in being unhealthily thin among teen girls.
The global political slide to the right & open misogyny appear to be factors alongside revival of 90s fashions.

I love the way a bit of snow makes people decide to start talking to random strangers.

Almost never ironing means when the board does go up, my cat assumes it's a new bed for him.

Amazing evening of immense talent at Turner Sims tonight - University of Southampton.

Was X Pam Ewing's several season nightmare and Blue Sky is waking up to find Bobby in the shower?
@bsky.app
#bluesky

I'm working on the assumption that X was a fever dream and normal order has been restored to social media
@bsky.app

One of the most interesting interviews I've been fortunate enough to do. An absolute privilege to be trusted with people's stories.

Excuse the terrible video quality - Bastille playing Blue Sky & The Painter last night at Shepherd’s Bush Empire felt like an apt start on here.