Fancy A Blether?

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

Join Kirsty this week as she discusses reading, books and announces the launch of our brand new Fancy a Blether? book club! New episodes EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and check out our website. 

Poem of the Week: 'There Is No Frigate Like a Book' by Emily Dickinson

Charity Spot of the Week: The Children's Literacy Charity

Main Episode Mentions: Huffpost Article, 'Autumn' by Ali Smith, 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' by Muriel Spark, 'The Big Katie Morag Storybook' by Mairi Hedderwick, 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl, 'Your Silence Will Not Protect You' by Audre Lorde, 'Purple Hibiscus' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 'The Last Stop on Market Street' by Matt de la Peña, 'Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants' by Ann Brashares, 'Hotel World' by Ali Smith, 'The Driver's Seat' by Muriel Spark, 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins, 'The Post-Colonial Studies Reader' by Bill Ashcroft, Gareth Griffins and Helen Tiffin. 

What I'm Reading This Week: 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens 

Positive News Story of the Week: Meditation Linked to Better Physical Health

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about what they think the eighth wonder of the world should be! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @fancyablether. Head to our website forum to let us know what you think the eighth wonder of the world should be! Check out Naomi's Instagram and Youtube!

Article of what the seven wonders of the world are, definition of a wonder of the world 

Some places to go if you want to help save the rainforests: WWF, Green Peace, Mental Floss Article 

AntsCanada Youtube Channel, Guinness World Record's page on the Largest colony of ants. 

Join Kirsty this week as she discusses the positive impacts moving your body can have, and how you can find what exercise/sport works for you. New episodes EVERY THURSDAY 6PM GMT. Don't forget to check out our website, and follow us on Instagram: @fancyablether

What I'm Engaging With: British Sign Language Course 

Poem of the Week: 'This Body is Mine, This Body is Beautiful' found on Yellow Co, written by Arielle Estoria.

Articles Refrenced: Anschutz Health and Wellness Centre, Breaking Muscle. 

What I'm Reading This Week: Breathe Magazine

Positive News Story: 'Farm to Fork' on Positive News