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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Sep 14

Thank you.

Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Sep 14

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.

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Sep 14

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.

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Sep 14

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.

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Sep 14

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Sep 14

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...

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

www.theguardian.com

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · May 24

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

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.

www.in-common.co.uk

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In Common @incommon.bsky.social · May 23

It's that bills time of year again. We need £500 to pay for our website hosting and accounting bills.
If you like what we do, please consider making a donation to help us to carry on doing it.
Thanks.
gofund.me/a6f0db4d

Donate to In Common's website and accounting bills!, organised by Sally Churchy

Hello, In Common is a grass roots community and culture website for Southamp… Sally Churchy needs your support for In Common's website and accounting bills!

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · May 16

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.

Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Apr 29

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.

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Apr 28

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

In Common @incommon.bsky.social · Apr 26

Spring is here - what are your favourite seasonal reads?
Books editor Laura McCarthy shares hers.

www.in-common.co.uk/2025/04/25/b...

Books which feel like spring - In-Common - Southampton

By Laura McCarthy. The spring equinox has passed and we’ve been blessed with brighter and warmer days. It’s not a secret that spring is my favourite season of the year. The weather is not swelteringly...

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In Common @incommon.bsky.social · Apr 28

“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...

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...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Nov 25

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?🧵

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 24

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.

Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 24

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.

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 24

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.

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Grace Blakeley @graceblakeley.substack.com · Nov 23

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/...

‘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

www.theguardian.com

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In Common @incommon.bsky.social · Nov 22

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 23

This show looks so good.

In Common @incommon.bsky.social · Nov 23

An important piece of work for a time when we seem determined to turn the clock back on gender equality, queer acceptance & trans rights.
It will break your heart, but repair it in gold.
Review: Mariposa, DeNada Dance Theatre, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton

www.in-common.co.uk/2024/11/23/r...

Review: Mariposa by DeNada Dance Theatre, MAST Mayflower Southampton - In-Common - Southampton

By Spring Wise. I expected to be able to write a somewhat narrative review of this show, being that it’s an adaptation of Madame Butterfly, and spoiler rules do not apply to 120 year old operas! Mari...

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In Common @incommon.bsky.social · Nov 22

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.

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 21

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

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 21

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

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 19

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

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 18

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

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Sally Churchward @sallychurchward.bsky.social · Nov 18

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