Fancy A Blether?

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they discuss what things they have been doing wrong most of their life, and what the supposed right way to do them is. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com 

You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem)  on Instagram.

Join Kirsty this week for our first ever Book Club and Untold Stories episode! This book club episode is all about 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, and our untold stories is about a badass British Muslim Spy from WW2 named 'Noor Inayat Khan. Stay tuned for new main series episodes every SATURDAY and new Small Talk episodes every WEDNESDAY. You can find us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or on our own website (www.fancyablether.com) 

Forum post for this month's book club: https://www.fancyablether.com/forum/general-discussions/august-book-club-where-the-crawdads-sing-by-delia-owens?origin=business_manager 

What I'm Engaging With: Off the Shelf Sheroe's piece (https://offtheshelf.com/2017/08/sheroes-15-incredible-stories-coolest-women-youve-never-heard/), All In One Education UK's Instagram (@allinoneeducationuk)

Charity of the Week: Scottish Book Trust (https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories) 

Further reading on 'Where The Crawdads Sing' and Delia Owens: Delia Owens' Website (https://www.deliaowens.com/), The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jan/12/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens-review), Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/now-that-weve-all-read-where-the-crawdads-sing-can-we-talk-about-the-ending/2019/04/17/9ef35184-6074-11e9-9ff2-abc984dc9eec_story.html),  NY Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/21/books/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens.html), AJC (https://www.ajc.com/entertainment/books--literature/where-the-wild-things-are/QvNSePNsoQqYRQ4FIWKQZO/)

Where to buy 'Where The Crawdads Sing': Portobello Bookshop (https://www.theportobellobookshop.com/fiction/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens?rq=where%20the%20crawdads%20sing) or a local bookshop near you! 

Further reading on Noor Inayat Khan: Story told found on All In One Education UK here (https://www.instagram.com/p/CEG5g6ZDoK3/), BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/inayat_khan_noor.shtml), SWWEC (https://war-experience.org/lives/noor-inayat-khan-soe/), 'Code Name Madeleine: A Sufi Spy in Nazi-Occupied Paris' by Arthur J. Magida. 

Book for September's Book Club: 'Women Don't Owe You Pretty' by Florence Given

This week Naomi is join by special guest Megan O'Reilly as Kirsty had to take the week off due to starting her PGDE. So you can join Naomi and Megan to find out what they think an adult version of an ice cream truck would sell, and what song it would play! Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) for episode transcipts, exclusive content and more. 

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they discuss what they think the difference between justice and revenge is, and delve a little into whether justice really exists in Western modern day societies. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com 

You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem)  on Instagram. 

Justice for Breonna Taylor: Petition (https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor), List of other action items (https://msha.ke/30flirtyfilm/#top-picks)

Justice for Jacob Blake: Go FundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake), Call local officials (https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQt1y4DyMe/), Petition (https://www.change.org/p/tony-evers-justice-for-jacob-blake-5976e1a2-f001-4739-bbac-7ce266d91728?source_location=topic_page) 

Don't Give Up, The Fight is Not Over Yet. 

Join Kirsty this week as she discovers how to carve out a well-balanced life by chatting to Yoga teacher and nutritional student Zara Carmichael. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) 

Zara's Social Media Handles: @zaraszen, zaraszen.com 

Poem of the Week: 'I am more than my nightmares' by Jennae Cecilia, (@jennaececilia) 

Jennae's New Book ('The Sun Will Rise and So Will We): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CJXNCVM

Charity of the Week: Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (https://edch.org.uk/)  

Zara's post on Beginner's yoga: https://www.zaraszen.com/blog/how-to-start-yoga

What We're Reading Right Now: 'A Monk's Guide to Happiness' by Gelong Thubten (https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781473696679?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgauayPap6wIVVuDtCh0NCgltEAYYASABEgI-3_D_BwE) 

'The Defining Decade' by Meg Jay (https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/catalogue/9781782114925/) 

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about why societies have begun to place such a high value on emotions. Which leads to some necessary tangents on gender equality and why empathy counts in this world. Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem) on Instagram to follow along with their lives.

Short Documentary Mentioned: The Best Place To Be A Woman by The Economist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7fyqpHKARg)

Kirsty is discussing why having BAME educators is so important with Arthur Korobov and Lewis Batty. As well as discussing the work they have been doing with their old school recently to increase the number of BAME educators they employ, and why they chose to work towards creating this change. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com). 

Arthur (@___arthur_) and Lewis' (@lewisbatty_) Instagram Handles 

What I'm Engaging With: Choose Love's Facebook (facebook.com/chooselove), Twitter (@chooselove) and Instagram (@chooselove)

Charity Spot of the Week: Give Racism the Red Card (theredcard.org)

What I'm Reading Right Now: 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama 

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about Pavlovian responses including what that means ,and some they have noticed they and many others around them have. Don't forget tofollow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) 

You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem) on Instagram to follow along with their lives.

Join Kirsty as she talks to the trio of sisters (Harriet, Victoria and Rohanne) behind RosieGlow Productions all about how important the arts are, and how their event: Revival is helping to revive the arts right now! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website!

Where To Get Your Tickets for Revival: Facebook Event (Revival), Ticket Website (See Tickets)

RosieGlow Productions Socials: Instagram (@rosieglowproductions), Twitter (@RosieGlowProdu1), Facebook (RosieGlow Production), Website (RosieGlow Productions)

Harriet (@madhattercb), Victoria (@vickicb17) and Rohanne's (@rohannecb) Instagrams 

Lebanon Resources 

Poem of the Week: 'Theatre' by K_Shire (@eternity_of_poetry, IG) 

Charity Spot: Acting for Others

Things Mentioned During the Main Episode: Proud Podcast (Victoria's friend's podcast)

What We're Reading Right Now: 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, 'Oh! Magazine', 'Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality' by Mae Martin

 Positive News Story: 10 Year Old, Daisy Watt, sells paintings for up to £10,000 and donates all the money to charity, can be found on Good News Network. 

Join Naomi and Kirsty this week as they discuss what elements of the world today will be considered primitive in 100 years. Don't forget to follow our Instagram, and check out our website!

Naomi's Handles: Instagram and Youtube