Gwen Forkin-Richardson
@gwened02.bsky.social
Mum to 2 boys and a Bruce, EDI specialist, coach, EFT Practitioner.
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It's Clacton by-election day. Or, if you prefer, Farage-Commons-standards-inquiry-reopening-eve.
August 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM
It's Clacton by-election day. Or, if you prefer, Farage-Commons-standards-inquiry-reopening-eve.
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Is “pragmatic” the new, “grown up” word? Andy, there’s nothing “pragmatic” about drilling for more oil & gas - to even consider it with the planet literally on fire is total madness. How many times must we say it will do nothing for energy bills or security? It would be an act of utter recklessness
Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas
PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Is “pragmatic” the new, “grown up” word? Andy, there’s nothing “pragmatic” about drilling for more oil & gas - to even consider it with the planet literally on fire is total madness. How many times must we say it will do nothing for energy bills or security? It would be an act of utter recklessness
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Insane satellite imagery.
This is the change from May to July.
Europe has cooked.
(🎥 Colin McCarthy)
This is the change from May to July.
Europe has cooked.
(🎥 Colin McCarthy)
July 30, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Insane satellite imagery.
This is the change from May to July.
Europe has cooked.
(🎥 Colin McCarthy)
This is the change from May to July.
Europe has cooked.
(🎥 Colin McCarthy)
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Y9 Final Match Report - A valiant effort from the team
Read the match report here:
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-06...
Read the match report here:
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-06...
June 23, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Y9 Final Match Report - A valiant effort from the team
Read the match report here:
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-06...
Read the match report here:
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-06...
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Y9 students win "Team of the Year" title!
Some of our Y9 boys are part of U14's Golborne Hawks team, who won this year's Warrington Division 1 League and were named Team of the Year by Golborne Sports Club.
Many Congratulations to: Noah Richardson, Alfie Simm, Max Smith, Manny, Logan Welsh
Some of our Y9 boys are part of U14's Golborne Hawks team, who won this year's Warrington Division 1 League and were named Team of the Year by Golborne Sports Club.
Many Congratulations to: Noah Richardson, Alfie Simm, Max Smith, Manny, Logan Welsh
June 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Y9 students win "Team of the Year" title!
Some of our Y9 boys are part of U14's Golborne Hawks team, who won this year's Warrington Division 1 League and were named Team of the Year by Golborne Sports Club.
Many Congratulations to: Noah Richardson, Alfie Simm, Max Smith, Manny, Logan Welsh
Some of our Y9 boys are part of U14's Golborne Hawks team, who won this year's Warrington Division 1 League and were named Team of the Year by Golborne Sports Club.
Many Congratulations to: Noah Richardson, Alfie Simm, Max Smith, Manny, Logan Welsh
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Tell the climate deniers
"It is hotter today, the end."
via Extinction Rebellion
"It is hotter today, the end."
via Extinction Rebellion
June 26, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Tell the climate deniers
"It is hotter today, the end."
via Extinction Rebellion
"It is hotter today, the end."
via Extinction Rebellion
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If white working class boys are discriminated against and being white is any material part of the reason for it, the Equality Act will be engaged.
June 9, 2026 at 7:36 AM
If white working class boys are discriminated against and being white is any material part of the reason for it, the Equality Act will be engaged.
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June 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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A fantastic gesture from our Year 7 pupils giving the Year 11s a guard of honour on their last day. An amazing atmosphere and a wonderful way to celebrate the end of their journey with us. 👏🎓
May 25, 2026 at 7:13 AM
A fantastic gesture from our Year 7 pupils giving the Year 11s a guard of honour on their last day. An amazing atmosphere and a wonderful way to celebrate the end of their journey with us. 👏🎓
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Not sure if it's Webb hosting #r4today or Robinson - Tommy Robinson. Apparently, the UK police are hardwired to think white people are always perpetrators and brown people are always victims? Apparently, the MacPherson Report is the core issue & we should reconsider if institutional racism exists?
June 2, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Not sure if it's Webb hosting #r4today or Robinson - Tommy Robinson. Apparently, the UK police are hardwired to think white people are always perpetrators and brown people are always victims? Apparently, the MacPherson Report is the core issue & we should reconsider if institutional racism exists?
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If you think there isn’t serious threat to safe and legal abortion access in UK you aren’t paying attention.
Don’t be mislead into complacency - support the call to decriminalise abortion and make it a human right to put it beyond the reach of the Farage Fanboys.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Don’t be mislead into complacency - support the call to decriminalise abortion and make it a human right to put it beyond the reach of the Farage Fanboys.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Reform candidate for Makerfield by-election calls abortio...
Robert Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham, suggested on social media that women falsely claim rape to terminate pregnancies and has links to far-right figures
observer.co.uk
May 24, 2026 at 10:06 AM
If you think there isn’t serious threat to safe and legal abortion access in UK you aren’t paying attention.
Don’t be mislead into complacency - support the call to decriminalise abortion and make it a human right to put it beyond the reach of the Farage Fanboys.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Don’t be mislead into complacency - support the call to decriminalise abortion and make it a human right to put it beyond the reach of the Farage Fanboys.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Our Y9 football team are Wigan & Leigh Schools Cup Winners!
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
Y9 boys' football team are Wigan & Leigh Schools Cup Winners!
Congratulations to our Y9 Boys’ Football Team who won the Wigan and Leigh Schools Cup Final this week with a huge 7 – 2 win against Cansfield High School. This capped off a long season that started in...
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
May 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Our Y9 football team are Wigan & Leigh Schools Cup Winners!
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
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www.wigantoday.net/your-world/s... Thank you Wigan Today for sharing our recent successful Ofsted inspection. #wigan #ashtoninmakerfield
Watchdogs give a Wigan school top marks following their latest inspection
The latest inspection of a Wigan high school by Ofsted inspectors have found it strong in all the key areas. See what the headteacher has to say
www.wigantoday.net
May 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
www.wigantoday.net/your-world/s... Thank you Wigan Today for sharing our recent successful Ofsted inspection. #wigan #ashtoninmakerfield
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A heartfelt thank you to all our Year 11 pupils, parents and staff for such a beautiful Leavers’ Mass yesterday. Wishing our pupils every success and happiness for the future as they begin their next chapter. Special thanks to Father John for leading such a meaningful service. #ClassOf2026
May 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
A heartfelt thank you to all our Year 11 pupils, parents and staff for such a beautiful Leavers’ Mass yesterday. Wishing our pupils every success and happiness for the future as they begin their next chapter. Special thanks to Father John for leading such a meaningful service. #ClassOf2026
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As our Y11 students start their GCSE exams, we share this prayer with them to help them on this difficult journey.
More prayers for young catholics can be found on this website:
young-catholics.com/118/a-studen...
More prayers for young catholics can be found on this website:
young-catholics.com/118/a-studen...
May 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
As our Y11 students start their GCSE exams, we share this prayer with them to help them on this difficult journey.
More prayers for young catholics can be found on this website:
young-catholics.com/118/a-studen...
More prayers for young catholics can be found on this website:
young-catholics.com/118/a-studen...
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Read about last night's Y9 football team victory last night!
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
Our Year 9 football team secure their place in the final!
The SEA Year 9 football team booked their place in the final with a hard-fought and well-deserved semi-final victory over Standish High School last night. In what proved to be a tightly contested enco...
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
May 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Read about last night's Y9 football team victory last night!
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/news/2026-05...
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On protecting what matters.
@ihr.bsky.social
@royalhistsoc.org
@histassoc.bsky.social
History UK
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
@royalhistsoc.org
@histassoc.bsky.social
History UK
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Protecting What Matters: A joint statement by the Historical Association, History UK, Royal Historical Society and the IHR
Protecting what matters: A joint statement by the Historical Association, History UK, Royal Historical Society and the IHR
www.history.ac.uk
April 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
On protecting what matters.
@ihr.bsky.social
@royalhistsoc.org
@histassoc.bsky.social
History UK
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
@royalhistsoc.org
@histassoc.bsky.social
History UK
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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After 45 years of waiting and at the 19th time of asking, Leeds United finally beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford for the first time since 1981.
Daniel Farke is on his knees.
They go six points clear of Tottenham in 18th! #lufc
Daniel Farke is on his knees.
They go six points clear of Tottenham in 18th! #lufc
April 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
After 45 years of waiting and at the 19th time of asking, Leeds United finally beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford for the first time since 1981.
Daniel Farke is on his knees.
They go six points clear of Tottenham in 18th! #lufc
Daniel Farke is on his knees.
They go six points clear of Tottenham in 18th! #lufc
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Old King Cole had an open goal
And an open goal had he.
He called for a pass, it arrived at last
So he put in row twenty three.
And an open goal had he.
He called for a pass, it arrived at last
So he put in row twenty three.
February 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Old King Cole had an open goal
And an open goal had he.
He called for a pass, it arrived at last
So he put in row twenty three.
And an open goal had he.
He called for a pass, it arrived at last
So he put in row twenty three.
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In 2 parts, an absolutely brilliant & moving performance by Sir Ian McKellen (who has been doing this role since the 1960s)
Do enjoy, and realize that this part was written by Shakespeare 400 years ago - the more things change, the more they stay the same...
Do enjoy, and realize that this part was written by Shakespeare 400 years ago - the more things change, the more they stay the same...
Part 1 - the setup.
Four hundred years ago, London panicked about immigrants.
Riots. Fear. “SEND THEM BACK"
So a playwright was asked to respond.
Stephen Colbert invited Ian McKellen onto late-night TV
and let Shakespeare speak through his character Sir Thomas More.
Four hundred years ago, London panicked about immigrants.
Riots. Fear. “SEND THEM BACK"
So a playwright was asked to respond.
Stephen Colbert invited Ian McKellen onto late-night TV
and let Shakespeare speak through his character Sir Thomas More.
February 13, 2026 at 6:45 AM
In 2 parts, an absolutely brilliant & moving performance by Sir Ian McKellen (who has been doing this role since the 1960s)
Do enjoy, and realize that this part was written by Shakespeare 400 years ago - the more things change, the more they stay the same...
Do enjoy, and realize that this part was written by Shakespeare 400 years ago - the more things change, the more they stay the same...
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Kudos to whoever it was at the @financialtimes.com who went with those air-quotes!
Jim Ratcliffe says he is ‘sorry’ for offending ‘some people’ with immigration remarks
Ineos founder has come under pressure to apologise for claim the UK was being ‘colonised’
www.ft.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Kudos to whoever it was at the @financialtimes.com who went with those air-quotes!