Rachel Cable
Woman of a certain rage. Ultra marathon finisher. Fierce about social justice.
- Reposted by Rachel CableDiolch John Griffiths MS for recognising the impact of 14-16 provision, including Junior Apprenticeships. These programmes are highly effective in re-engaging learners at risk of becoming NEET, improving attainment, and supporting progression into post-16 options. youtu.be/mG4HBLn4vIo
- Reposted by Rachel Cable📢 ColegauCymru Manifesto Launch - North Wales Join us in Rhyl on 12 Feb for the North Wales launch of Growth, Opportunity and Fairness. An opportunity for Senedd candidates and stakeholders to explore the vital role of #FurtherEducation in North Wales Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lansiad-ma...
- Reposted by Rachel Cable🌟 Chwalu rhwystrau ac ysbrydoli arweinwyr benywaidd y dyfodol 🌟 Roeddem yn falch o gynnal digwyddiad Mentora yng Ngholeg Caerdydd a'r Fro gyda Menywod mewn Materion Cyhoeddus Cymru (WiPA), gan ddod â dysgwyr ynghyd ag arweinwyr benywaidd uwch o fyd gwleidyddiaeth, materion cyhoeddus a chyfathrebu.
- Reposted by Rachel Cable🌟 Breaking barriers and inspiring future women leaders 🌟 We were delighted to host a Speed Mentoring event at Cardiff and Vale College with Women in Public Affairs Cymru (WiPA), bringing learners together with senior women leaders from politics, public affairs and communications.
- Reposted by Rachel CableSexual Violence Awareness Week (2nd-8th Feb) This is an important time to shine a light on the experiences of survivors of sexual violence, by their sharing stories and raising awareness of the scale of the problem, its impact, and how we can create change that lasts.
- Reposted by Rachel CableENWEBIADAU GWOBRAU'R COLEG AR AGOR NAWR! 🌟 Enweba isod 👇 colegcymraeg.ac.uk/tudalennau-a... - NOMINATIONS FOR COLEG CYMRAEG AWARDS OPEN NOW! 🌟 Nominate below 👇 colegcymraeg.ac.uk/en/pages-a-z... #ColegCymraegGwobrau2026 #Gwobrau #Awards
- Diolch @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social 🙏
- Thanks to the Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social MP, for meeting with us at Coleg y Cymoedd to discuss how colleges across Wales are tackling peer-on-peer sexual harassment and misogyny.
- Reposted by Rachel CableWe were pleased to attend the College Alliance @aoc-info.bsky.social International Conference at Coleg Cambria last week, bringing together college leaders, policymakers and international partners to explore how #furthereducation can support learners, communities and economies across borders.
- Reposted by Rachel CableThank you to Natasha Asghar MS for raising this vital issue during yesterday's budget debate. We have previously warned Welsh Government that the funding gap risks shutting young people out of education. We now urge all parties to work together to protect learners, skills, and Wales’ future economy.
- Reposted by Rachel CableLearner voice at the heart of policy 👏 #Furthereducation learners from across Wales took centre stage at the final Cross-Party Group on FE and Skills this @Senedd.Wales term, sharing honest insights on post-16 education - from access to guidance to wellbeing and widening participation.
- Reposted by Rachel Cable📢 ColegauCymru Manifesto Launch - North Wales Join us in Rhyl on 12 Feb for the North Wales launch of Growth, Opportunity and Fairness. An opportunity for Senedd candidates and stakeholders to explore the vital role of #FurtherEducation in North Wales Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lansiad-ma...
- ‘With the rise of far-right politics both in the UK and abroad, harmful narratives about the role of women have increasingly begun to circulate unchecked’ 👇
- Women are facing a world where they are told their face holds more value than their voice. A world where their achievements can be minimised and disregarded because they aren't 'pretty enough' to be taken seriously ✍️Ella Groves wp.me/p8Mk4U-1dmy
- ❗ Last chance ❗ @colegau.cymru is looking for a full time, permanent Communications and Events Officer, £31,486 to £35,199. Closes 31 January 2026. Grateful for any shares 🙏 👉 www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
- Reposted by Rachel CableEvery bloody year... #santesdwynwen #burnsnight
- Reposted by Rachel CableFormer Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period
- Great to be at Coleg Sir Gar today with @plaidcymru.bsky.social's Education Spokesperson @cefincampbell.bsky.social MS. Grateful to talk through @colegau.cymru's aspirations for the future of FE, and the role it plays for our learners, employers, & communities 🛠️ 💡 👩🍳 youtu.be/VWeLnGPvedU #Senedd2026
- Reposted by Rachel CableDigital abuse is not a quirk of modern politics. It is strategic, misogynistic, and deeply personal ✍️Sarah Rees
- Reposted by Rachel Cable📣 Learner voices at the heart of education policy 📣 #College learners from across Wales shared their lived experiences of participation challenges in #furthereducation with the Cross-Party Group on #FurtherEducation and #Skills at the @Senedd.Wales yesterday.
- Reposted by Rachel Cable
- The Welsh Government budget means a cut in funding for each college in Wales, creating an immediate funding crisis, with a funding shortfall across Wales in excess of £25million. Thousands of learners could find themselves with no college place this September www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...
- Reposted by Rachel CableBe the first to hear when our London Marathon 2027 applications are open by registering your interest today 👇 welshwomensaid.org.uk/support-us/f...
- Today, the Welsh Government has published its final budget for 2026/27. The budget presents an unprecedented challenge for colleges - a funding shortfall across Wales in excess of £25million. Full reaction from @colegau.cymru here www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Pleased to meet with Leader of @walesgreenparty.bsky.social @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social to discuss the @colegau.cymru manifesto for #Senedd2026. Growth, Opportunity and Fairness www.colleges.wales/image/campai...
- Reposted by Rachel CableIn light of X’s failure to address the use of Grok to perpetrate tech-facilitated abuse, we have made the decision to cease using the platform outside of signposting to our Live Fear Free Helpline. Our full statement can be found here: welshwomensaid.org.uk/news/welsh-w...
- Reposted by Rachel CableMake sure to include yourself in the list of things you need to care of this week Image: www.instagram.com/thelovelandf...
- Reposted by Rachel CableNEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGE? 📣 We’re hiring! * Communications & Events Officer * Join ColegauCymru and help support further education and work-based learning across Wales. 🗓️ Closing date: 31 January 2026 🔗 Apply: www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
- People ask me why I don’t run on a dreadmill…. 👇 #RunningPunks
- Reposted by Rachel CableWe're looking for a new Campaigns and Events Coordinator to join our team! 📣 In this role, you would provide coordination of and administrative support to our Get the Nation Learning campaign; regional adult learning awards; and L&W events. Find out more and apply by 1 February. 📝⬇️
- Reposted by Rachel CableNation of Sanctuary Awards 2026 nominations are now OPEN 🌟 Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! ✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
- Enjoyed being back at @llandrillomenai.bsky.social today. Next month @colegau.cymru is holding a manifesto event in north Wales focused on colleges’ asks for the #Seneddelection 2026. Feel free to DM me for details. More info coming soon 🤝 Growth, Opportunity and Fairness lnkd.in/eY-Rn2M6
- Glorious moonlit 10k 🏃♀️ Thanks for the company @susietsegay.bsky.social #RunningPunks
- 📢 We're hiring! 📢 @colegau.cymru is looking for a Communications and Events Officer (full time, permanent), starting salary - £31,486. Closes 31 January 2026. I'd be grateful for any shares. Diolch. www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
- We have a MASSIVE election in 🏴 this May. Make sure you can have your say ⭐️Register to vote⭐️. You normally only need to register once - not every election. You’ll need to register again if you’ve changed name/address/nationality. Register online - it takes 5 mins www.gov.uk/register-to-... #Senedd
- Reposted by Rachel CableLabour's response to Grok AI being used to undress women and children on X/Twitter is "pathetic." "There have to be some rules, and if this isn't one of them, then, frankly, we're lost," says Lewis Goodall www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-l...
- Reposted by Rachel CableCongratulations to Cardiff and Vale College Chief Executive, Mike James, on being awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours 2026 for his outstanding contribution to education and future skills across Wales and the UK 🎉 His leadership, vision and commitment truly represent the best of FE.
- Reposted by Rachel CableCanal St Martin, Paris 1957 by Janine Niépce, pioneering French humanist photographer #Womensart
- If you or your organisation is still on X, please, ask yourself, does this platform align with your values? Leadership isn’t a title, it is a behaviour www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Rachel Cable📣 We’re hiring! * Communications & Events Officer * Join ColegauCymru and help support further education and work-based learning across Wales. 🗓️ Closing date: 31 January 2026 🔗 Apply: www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
- Reposted by Rachel CableOfcom has made ‘urgent contact’ with Elon Musk’s social media platform X after serious concerns that AI is being used to create sexualised images of people, including children
- Reposted by Rachel CableWorth repeating again. No British Politician should be on X anymore. The Government needs to leave immediately. Violence Against Women and Girls is an epidemic. Being on X and tackling this are not compatible.
- 📢 We're hiring! 📢 @colegau.cymru is looking for a Communications & Events Officer to take responsibility for the delivery of effective bilingual communications, & deliver a range sector events. £31,486+, closes 31 Jan 2026. Details are here ⭐ www.colleges.wales/en/page/care... ⭐ Please share!
- It’s #election year here in Wales. There are some excellent women running for the #Senedd, hopefully we’ll see and hear from more of them as the campaign rumbles on…. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Rachel CableRemaining on X is simply unsustainable now.
- 🌟 We’re hiring! 🌟 @colegau.cymru is looking for a new Communications and Events Officer - full time, permanent- £31,486 to £35,199. All the details here www.colleges.wales/en/page/care... 🙏 Please share! 🙏
- Reposted by Rachel CableHappy New Year everyone 🎉 Are you looking to take on a new challenge this year? If so, then join our Cardiff Half Marathon team this October and make a real difference to the lives of women and girls across Wales! Spaces are going quickly so sign up now 👉 welshwomensaid.org.uk/support-us/f...
- Rounding off 2025 with a 14 mile run chasing the sunrise, and a flat white. Happy new year #RunningPunks 💜
- We’re hiring! New year new role? Find out more www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
- 📣 We’re hiring! * Communications & Events Officer * Join ColegauCymru and help support further education and work-based learning across Wales. 🗓️ Closing date: 31 January 2026 🔗 Apply: www.colleges.wales/en/page/care...
- Reposted by Rachel CableEqual pay settlements for female council workers pass £1bn
- He’s been 🥰 #RunningPunks #DNF
- Reposted by Rachel CableY Gwyliau • A Welsh Christmas🎄 This blogpost looks at the strange and fascinating traditions our Welsh ancestors practiced during the Christmas season🎄 hellohistoria.substack.com/p/y-gwyliau-... #Wales #History #Christmas
- Reposted by Rachel CableWe are keen to ensure that some of the unique opportunities that Taith offers to the #furthereducation sector are not lost; and that adequate time is taken to consider the potential complementary role that Taith can play in the Erasmus+ programme.
- Another cheery news day for women and girls 💔
- Reposted by Rachel Cable📣 ColegauCymru response to the UK Local Growth Fund consultation. We’ve submitted our response to the Welsh Government’s proposals, highlighting the crucial role of further education colleges in driving skills, employability and inclusive economic growth across Wales.
- Merry Christmas 💅
- Reposted by Rachel CableWe had the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney on the pod this week. Was a fascinating chat including the question of why Scotland gets a much better deal out of the union than Wales. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tWh...
- Cardiff latest 🐣
- Reposted by Rachel CableThe women of Wales’ parliament have revealed harrowing experiences of online toxicity to Emily Price – including death threats, rape threats and insults about their physical appearance
- Icy but lush 10k before sunrise this morning, sponsored by Coretex Records. Hold your ground. coretexrecords.com?k=8969&lang=... #RunningPunks @susietsegay.bsky.social
- There will be tough decisions for whoever forms the next Welsh Government, but it is critical that @taithwales.bsky.social continues to be supported so that enrichment activities for learners of all ages & backgrounds can continue, & staff mobilities can improve teaching & support practice. Diolch 🌍
- On 16 October we celebrated Taith at the Senedd which was an inspiring day showcasing the impact of international learning exchange across Wales. Cardiff Youth Service captured the spirit of the event in a fantastic highlights video! #CelebrationOfTaith www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCXn...
- Reposted by Rachel CableOur Christmas fundraiser is live and we're spreading some joy & insight into our work with an Oasis Advent Calendar starting on the 1st December. 🎄☃️ Your donation will continue to open doors for sanctuary seekers, helping them access vital services. 🎁 Donate: lnkd.in/eez5w-ub
- Reposted by Rachel Cable🥇Breaking: Welsh colleges have dominated the medal table at the 2025 WorldSkills UK national finals Full results: feweek.co.uk/worldskills-...
- Delighted to be able to welcome @plaidcymru.bsky.social Leader @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social to Bridgend College today to the WorldSkills UK National Finals. @colegau.cymru is urging policymakers to back our #SkillsPledge for a high-skill, fairer Wales www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Reposted by Rachel CableJoin us and take our #PoweringWales #SkillsPledge to ensure the #skills agenda remains at the forefront as we approach the Senedd elections in May. www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Diolch @plaidcymru.bsky.social’s Luke Fletcher 🙏
- We are calling on Senedd Members and candidates to sign up to our #PoweringWales #SkillsPledge to ensure the #skills agenda remains at the forefront as we approach the Welsh Government budget and the Senedd elections in May. www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Reposted by Rachel CableMany thanks to @plaidcymru.bsky.social Education Spokesperson @cefincampbell.bsky.social for supporting our #PoweringWales campaign. Join us and take the #SkillsPledge today! #FriendofFE www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Reposted by Rachel CableJoin the Oasis Team! 💙 We are recruiting a Family Officer at Oasis. 💼 Salary: £26,208 pro rata ⏰ Hours: 24 hours 🗓️ Deadline: 12th December 2025 👉Role description and application form on our website: www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs #RefugeesWelcome #charityjobs
- Colleges have had another strong year of recruitment with full time learner #s at more than 43,000, significantly more than budgeted for. Currently colleges are delivering *£15m-£20m of unfunded delivery*. @colegau.cymru is calling for: 👉 Emergency, in-year funding 👉 A revision to the Draft Budget
- We have written to @buffywills.bsky.social Chair of the Children, Young People, and Education Committee to call for urgent support & investment in the sector. Read more to learn why a revised budget & emergency funding is vital for learners & colleges across Wales www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Today is White Ribbon Day - raising awareness about preventing violence towards women & girls. Colleges across are working together and with international partners to combat misogyny among learners and staff. Many thanks to @taithwales.bsky.social for making this work possible 💜
- Today is #WhiteRibbonDay. Read more about how #furthereducation #colleges across Wales are uniting to tackle misogyny and promote respectful relationships. 👉 www.colleges.wales/en/blog/post...
- Reposted by Rachel CableWe’re proud to support the #UseWelsh campaign! Using the Welsh language is part of our everyday lives - at work, at college, with our friends. Let's use the language we have. #Welsh #FurtherEducation
- Reposted by Rachel CableFemale stars may leave sport unless tech giants clamp down on online abuse, Ofcom warns
- Llongyfarchiadau Yuliia! Huge congratulations, and pob lwc competing at the WorldSkills National Finals this week! nation.cymru/news/teen-re... @llandrillomenai.bsky.social @colegau.cymru
- Reposted by Rachel CableOn the eve of the WorldSkillsUK finals, ColegauCymru | CollegesWales's David Hagendyk argues that with new investment and sustained reform, Wales can build a global reputation for skills & talent that can help us navigate current global economic changes. 👉 ow.ly/ggqm50XvHwo #thewelshagenda
- Reposted by Rachel CableWelsh born textile artist and knitwear designer Kate Jenkins creates fun crochet/knit creations #WomensArt
- Reposted by Rachel CableA wonderful international networking event at Coleg Gwent yesterday with partners from 6 countries engaging with Welsh organisations. It’s great to see how much the FE sector has developed its international work, and we in Taith are delighted to be contributing to this process.
- Reposted by Rachel CableFormer Welsh Reform UK leader jailed for more than 10 years for accepting pro-Russian bribes
- Next week Wales is hosting the WorldSkills UK National Finals for the first time - the 'Skills Olympics!'. Across the UK, 417 finalists will compete, with Wales represented by 102 young people, participating in 33 competitions. Pob lwc to everyone competing! businessnewswales.com/colegaucymru...
- Diolch @medr.bsky.social. Good to see the financial pressures facing the further education and apprenticeships sector highlighted in the Senedd . It is critical that colleges have greater long term financial stability to meet the needs of their communities. www.colleges.wales/en/page/grow...
- Wales’ #furthereducation and #apprenticeships sector faces major cost pressures. This week, @medr.bsky.social gave evidence to the @Senedd.Wales CYPE Committee on the WG Draft Budget. #Colleges are vital for recovery - MSs must keep backing them for learners, employers, and communities.
- Reposted by Rachel CableRydym yn edrych ymlaen i Gynhadledd Arferion Da Comisiynydd y Gymraeg heddiw yn Coleg Cambria. Cyfle gwych i gwrdd â chydweithwyr o bob cwr o Gymru, rhannu profiadau, a dysgu mwy am arferion sy’n gallu cryfhau ein defnydd o’r Gymraeg yn y gweithle a thu hwnt. #Addysgbellach #Cymraeg
- 10k 🏃♀️ chasing the sunrise with @susietsegay.bsky.social - zero degrees 🥶 #RunningPunks
- Reposted by Rachel CableWe were delighted to welcome @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social to Wales to learn more about the Taith programme and the impact it’s having across Wales Read more about Bloomberg’s visit and the stories they discovered here: www.taith.wales/news/bloombe...
