Ellie Freeman
@ellief.bsky.social
Book lover, parent, Green Party councillor, Bristol. Run Storytale Festival. Doing ELCE at Bristol Uni
Lots going on personally & with both jobs at the moment. Much good, some not so. This week I saw the brilliant @lauriebolger.bsky.social & @holliemcnish.bsky.social , had uni & 2 evenings of council meetings. Friend & her daughter coming for the weekend. Hoping to show them the joys of #bristol
October 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Lots going on personally & with both jobs at the moment. Much good, some not so. This week I saw the brilliant @lauriebolger.bsky.social & @holliemcnish.bsky.social , had uni & 2 evenings of council meetings. Friend & her daughter coming for the weekend. Hoping to show them the joys of #bristol
Another England by Caroline Lucas. I went to Caroline's talk on this book while I was campaigning to be elected as Green councillor for Bedminster. I started reading this but got swamped so have just come back to it. Given...everything...it is particularly pertinent.
September 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Another England by Caroline Lucas. I went to Caroline's talk on this book while I was campaigning to be elected as Green councillor for Bedminster. I started reading this but got swamped so have just come back to it. Given...everything...it is particularly pertinent.
Reminds me of a walk we did last week where I converted my youngest to wild blackberries. My favourite fruit 💜
August 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Reminds me of a walk we did last week where I converted my youngest to wild blackberries. My favourite fruit 💜
Feel like I'm late to the party again - reading Wilding by Isabella Tree. Both distressing and heartening...Love the cover too. This was an impromptu gift by a distant uncle so feels extra special.
August 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Feel like I'm late to the party again - reading Wilding by Isabella Tree. Both distressing and heartening...Love the cover too. This was an impromptu gift by a distant uncle so feels extra special.
Can't tell you the feeling of elation when the fascists started walking away.... Lovely to see various people there too. Well done #Bristol! #refugeesarewelcomehere #cityofsanctuary
August 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Can't tell you the feeling of elation when the fascists started walking away.... Lovely to see various people there too. Well done #Bristol! #refugeesarewelcomehere #cityofsanctuary
Over 20 years in #Bristol and this still feels special. Photos don't do it justice! #balloonfiesta #bristolballoons #hotairballoons #bristolinternationalballoonfiesta
August 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Over 20 years in #Bristol and this still feels special. Photos don't do it justice! #balloonfiesta #bristolballoons #hotairballoons #bristolinternationalballoonfiesta
When I Sing, Mountains Dance by Irene Sola. Shouldn't work but it really does.
August 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
When I Sing, Mountains Dance by Irene Sola. Shouldn't work but it really does.
Lovely weekend away camping in Herefordshire with 20-odd other families, meaning very minimal parenting required and much fun had by all. Feeling very lucky, although knackered, today. Hiding from the heat and trying to get work done...
June 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Lovely weekend away camping in Herefordshire with 20-odd other families, meaning very minimal parenting required and much fun had by all. Feeling very lucky, although knackered, today. Hiding from the heat and trying to get work done...
Had a slightly surreal weekend in #cornwall involving distant relatives, a hotel with peacocks, a medieval house that was not what it seemed and a community meeting that took a few twists and turns. Still processing everything this morning & trying to do work. This week is going to be a long one...
June 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Had a slightly surreal weekend in #cornwall involving distant relatives, a hotel with peacocks, a medieval house that was not what it seemed and a community meeting that took a few twists and turns. Still processing everything this morning & trying to do work. This week is going to be a long one...
There are many things going on in my life, some of which make more sense than others. This makes no sense.
May 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There are many things going on in my life, some of which make more sense than others. This makes no sense.
Still some tickets for our wonderful Writers Day coming up on 10th May at Arnos Vale Cemetery for adult writers aspiring to write for children. @racheldelahaye.bsky.social @joannanadin.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social www.storytalefestival.com/events/story... #writing #creativewriting
April 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Still some tickets for our wonderful Writers Day coming up on 10th May at Arnos Vale Cemetery for adult writers aspiring to write for children. @racheldelahaye.bsky.social @joannanadin.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social www.storytalefestival.com/events/story... #writing #creativewriting
I can't get my head round the inhumanity of the Supreme Court ruling but the #bristol #transally rally today was heart-breaking & heartening. The crowd was big, kind & supportive. I hope that energy takes us to a better future where bigotry cannot harm people who just want to live their lives.
April 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I can't get my head round the inhumanity of the Supreme Court ruling but the #bristol #transally rally today was heart-breaking & heartening. The crowd was big, kind & supportive. I hope that energy takes us to a better future where bigotry cannot harm people who just want to live their lives.
I think these photos from Friday sum up #bristollife for me at the moment! The #graffiti #streetart made me smile on the way to a meeting, as did the hedgehog hole helping #wildlife #icecream I asked a local supermarket to put a #bin in a messy corner & they did!! #community #councillorlife
April 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I think these photos from Friday sum up #bristollife for me at the moment! The #graffiti #streetart made me smile on the way to a meeting, as did the hedgehog hole helping #wildlife #icecream I asked a local supermarket to put a #bin in a messy corner & they did!! #community #councillorlife
Very special to end the weekend at the Grand Iftar at Easton Jamia Mosque. I've also been to a local history art exhibition, visited an isolated friend, been to a planning consultion session, helped a community group clear a green space of rubbish & had a nice walk with the family. #tirednow
March 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Very special to end the weekend at the Grand Iftar at Easton Jamia Mosque. I've also been to a local history art exhibition, visited an isolated friend, been to a planning consultion session, helped a community group clear a green space of rubbish & had a nice walk with the family. #tirednow
Writers of middle grade fiction! Join us on Saturday 10th May in the inspiring grounds of @arnosvalecemetery.bsky.social for our first #Writers Day for adults. With workshops, panel discussion and chat, meet @racheldelahaye.bsky.social Ash Bond, Emma Reed, Sophie Kirtley, @joannanadin.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Writers of middle grade fiction! Join us on Saturday 10th May in the inspiring grounds of @arnosvalecemetery.bsky.social for our first #Writers Day for adults. With workshops, panel discussion and chat, meet @racheldelahaye.bsky.social Ash Bond, Emma Reed, Sophie Kirtley, @joannanadin.bsky.social
Every year since 2020, a group of fab folk have worked hard to create bundles of gifts for some of those in need in #BS3. This year, we gave out over 400 bags to schools and hostels, full of goodies. I love this project so much, long may it continue! #christmas #volunteers #teamwork
December 9, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Every year since 2020, a group of fab folk have worked hard to create bundles of gifts for some of those in need in #BS3. This year, we gave out over 400 bags to schools and hostels, full of goodies. I love this project so much, long may it continue! #christmas #volunteers #teamwork
We went to Gloucester to see Lego and I managed to persuade the family to visit the cathedral. It is stunning and peaceful. I'm hoping to go back for a proper explore sometime. We are not a religious family but I think it is important to appreciate the work and wonder of these buildings.
September 1, 2024 at 8:05 PM
We went to Gloucester to see Lego and I managed to persuade the family to visit the cathedral. It is stunning and peaceful. I'm hoping to go back for a proper explore sometime. We are not a religious family but I think it is important to appreciate the work and wonder of these buildings.
Brilliant to be here at @SomersetCbg #NNFN2023! @isabelwriting telling us all about the joys and challenges of writing #nonfiction
November 11, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Brilliant to be here at @SomersetCbg #NNFN2023! @isabelwriting telling us all about the joys and challenges of writing #nonfiction
I saw this furry orange spider on the ground while rushing to an event... Any clues as to what it is? @alexmorss.bsky.social
October 21, 2023 at 8:01 PM
I saw this furry orange spider on the ground while rushing to an event... Any clues as to what it is? @alexmorss.bsky.social
For my first post... I want to shout about Storytale Festival in Bristol 🎉 We have some prequel theatre events on 15th October at 1532 Theatre before the festival kicks off in 20th. Loads of events for tots to teens as well as a session on publishing for adults. #bookfest #lovebooks #lovebristol
September 25, 2023 at 3:51 PM
For my first post... I want to shout about Storytale Festival in Bristol 🎉 We have some prequel theatre events on 15th October at 1532 Theatre before the festival kicks off in 20th. Loads of events for tots to teens as well as a session on publishing for adults. #bookfest #lovebooks #lovebristol