Our free exhibition Poets in Vogue presents the fashion worlds and poetic work of seven women poets, including a skirt that belonged to Sylvia Plath.

520 days since the Taliban BANNED girls from school, and 66 days since they banned women from university. Millions of girls in Afghanistan are unable to access the most basic of human rights - an education. Can we even begin to fathom the pain & despair they must be feeling?

Always be suspicious when your toddler gets too quiet.

#1950s/#WASPI Courtesy of our co-campaigners. ‘Insulted and ignored': WASPI launches fresh bid in state pension age change debate express.co.uk/finance/person…

It’s #HelplinesAwarenessDay! 💗 If you have a query about breast cancer or breast health, or just want to talk things through, our breast care nurses are here to listen and offer confidential support on our free helpline 0808 800 6000 breastcancernow.org/information-su…

Solidarity with Ukraine ✊ (Russian Embassy, London)

Write On! Features: Figuring Out Contradictions In Writing Advice by Claire Buckle bit.ly/2SffNwJ   One article calls one piece of advice a golden rule and another contradicts it. Read Write On! bit.ly/3YrFZ86   Listen to Write On! Audio bit.ly/3o2QFsm

MUST-READ - short story queen @clairebuckle explores contradictory #writingadvice -navigating conflicting opinions to make the #writingprocess work. pentoprint.org/write-on-featu… #writingcommunity #amreading #fridaymotivation #fridaythoughts Wilbur&NisoSmithFdn Alternative Stories

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Meanwhile over the border in Derbyshire... Say it loud and say it clear, refugees are welcome here. On the other side of the road, racists. Behind us and with us refugees.

Data shows that no regions in England met the 70% screening uptake target in 2021/22. In our blog, we show in numbers why the screening programme is at breaking point, and what is needed to fix it. breastcancernow.org/about-us/news-…

So thrilled to have been a part of this. It was a delight working with Jonathan and the choir #poetry #writing using my words

🎧 New episode alert 🎧 This week on Write On! Audio, you can enjoy: ➡️ An interview with short story writer & novelist, Cailean Steed 🏳️‍⚧️ Listen to this episode here: bit.ly/3qXyyGM Or on your favourite podcast streaming platform 🎧

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Delighted to see another outing for two of my stories in the current BOWWF. SWWJ #amwritingfiction #writing #womansweekly

Many #WASPI women recd no notice at all. The reality of planning for retirement as a #1950s woman. #NotGoingAway ‘Thought it was a mistake!' WASPI woman recalls finding out about state pension age change express.co.uk/finance/person…

Of course she's brilliant and working with her is the greatest blessing a scruffy music teacher like me could dream of. But Lucy is what happens when you make instrumental tuition available to disadvantaged children. Help us to get this message across to those who decide.

Music review: A Better World is Possible churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2023/… from @churchtimes