Chris Bowen
helyg.bsky.social
Chris Bowen
@helyg.bsky.social
Quilter, and book fiend
Well I can show you these fabulous pencils from @workersgallery.bsky.social because they are for ME, but not the rest of my Christmas shopping I'm afraid, secret Santa and all that.
December 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Greetings from Kyiv.

Ukraine was under a massive russian attack last night.
The target was critical infrastructure.
No power at home (rolling outages).

So, warcoffee time
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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One week to go!
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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The Booksellers Association (BA) has expressed "real concern" about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse "a deluge of increased costs" for already hamstrung bookshops👇
Business rates reform a ‘disaster’ for indie bookshops as BA fears ‘deluge of increased costs’
The Booksellers Association has expressed ‘real concern' about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse ‘a deluge of increased costs' for already hamstrung bookshops.
ebx.sh
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We’ve got lots of lonely books in store looking for new homes.

Come and rescue one? - Michael
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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On Holodomor Remembrance Day, Ukrainians light a candle at 4 pm
and place it on the windowsill to honor the millions who died in the 1932-1933 famine.

🕯️4 pm in Ukraine
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Last chance to vote in the People's Choice Award🥈

Get yourself here!🏃🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏿🏃🏽‍♂️

Saturday 10am-5pm
22nd November 2025

The Friends of the Workers Gallery's Winter Open continues until January 2026.

It's a great mix of painting, sculpture, design, craft, drawing & print making!

www.workersgallery.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Join us at 1:30PM today when Carys Shannon and Mari Ellis Dunning will be signing copies of their debut novels!
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Ammunition from #Bulgaria, equipment from #France appeared in #RSF hands in #Darfur #Sudan via #UnitedArabEmirates. But @eudiplomacy.bsky.social silence on UAE's role allows impunity.

Time for EU to step up response to UN embargo violations.

www.politico.eu/article/suda... @laukaya.bsky.social
Sudan urges EU: Stop selling arms to UAE amid massacre claims
“Those weapons were not intended for third-party use,” Sudan’s top envoy in Brussels tells POLITICO, as a paramilitary group stands accused of committing atrocities in the country’s civ…
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
One of my heroines.
Nov 17: Feast of Hild (c.614-680), abbess. She succeeded Heiu in charge of Heruteu (Hartlepool) before founding, or refounding, Streanæshalch (Whitby), where she championed the 'Irish' dating of Easter at the synod in 664. She later founded a monastery at Hacanos (Hackness). #medievalsky
November 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.

I was there. I want the world to see.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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At least 600 migrant workers employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months.

The blatant wage theft speaks volumes about Saudi authorities’ broken wage protection system.
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers in Mecca Arrested for Demanding Unpaid Wages
At least 600 migrant workers employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months.
www.hrw.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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🔴 There is mounting evidence the Sudanese city of El Fasher is at the centre of one of this century’s worst ethnic massacres.

Now, The Telegraph has received a voice message from a survivor telling harrowing story of survival ⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/bluesky-tmg/sudan-pay-genocide/
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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🚨Today!🚨

Last chance

1-4pm
Sunday 2nd November

🖼️ Hand in your submissions for the Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open!

For info and entry form - use links on poster👇
Artists and Photographers!

Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition

It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.

For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.

99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.

#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
November 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Nov 1: Feast of All Saints (All Hallows). Ecgberht, the first archbishop of York (†766), brought the feast to England, where it is found as a marginal addition to the Martyrology of Bede. #medievalsky
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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Artists and Photographers!

Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition

It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.

For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.

99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.

#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Worst cholera outbreak in 20 years hits war-torn DRC

The disease is spreading fast along the Congo River and into remote villages that are hard to reach because of ongoing fighting

@liliasebouai.bsky.social reports
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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www.telegraph.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Russian forces, using drones, attacked a United Nations convoy delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The very next day, they posted video evidence.

This brazen, unlawful attack should remind governments of their responsibility to stand up for justice.
Russian Forces Deliberately Attack UN Aid Convoy
On October 14, news broke that Russian forces, using drones, had attacked a United Nations interagency convoy delivering humanitarian aid to Bilozerka in the region of Kherson, southern Ukraine.
www.hrw.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Thanks to everyone who continues to support and encourage our creative community to flourish.

Special thanks to the team of volunteers leading and and supporting the 'Friends of the Workers Gallery' to do more to put creativity and kindness at the heart of all we do

www.workersgallery.co.uk
Art Gallery UK | Wales | Workers Gallery
The Workers is an independent gallery, gweithdy & art studio in a south Wales village. It's a venue for community events, artist residencies, workshops & talks.
www.workersgallery.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of 21 October 1966, when the village of Aberfan was devastated by the collapse of a coal spoil tip, claiming the lives of 144 people including 116 children.

We hold them, those left behind to mourn them, and the community of Aberfan in our prayers.
October 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women’s prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and 25, following a lack of medical care.

The deaths highlight Iranian authorities’ violation of prisoners’ right to life.
Iran: Three Prisoners Dead after Denied Medical Care
Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women's prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and September 25, 2025.
www.hrw.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Open Saturdays 10am-5pm

Free entry exhibitions, plus browse our graphic novel and photobook book shop, greeting cards and gift shop.

A warm welcome awaits!
It's important to take time to enjoy & celebrate our capacity to be joyful, playful & thoughtful

Take time to do that with us, at the Workers

See From The Needle & From The Trees exhibitions Saturdays 10am-5pm or make a weekday appointment

www.workersgallery.co.uk

#wood #sculpture #textiles #art
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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I don't want a relationship with my computer, my appliances, or my phone. I just want them to function without fuss and certainly without opinions or suggestions.

I have living, breathing friends and family for relationships. Tech bros need to try that.
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM