iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In 1965, John Lennon donated £1,000 to help establish the world’s first school specifically for autistic children - a remarkable act of compassion at a time when autism was poorly understood.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Before losing her life in 1986 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, Christa McAuliffe was set to be the first teacher in space with plans to teach a lesson to kids around the world from orbit. Today is her birthday, and even now, her courage and dedication to education continues to inspire.

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Pip @pipmadeley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky

William Hartnell could be quite charming and entertaining when he wanted to be but became an increasingly grumpy bastard as the years went by.

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Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead @rachelgilmourld.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

From today, EU citizens have a legal right to know when they're talking to a bot or looking at a deepfake, backed by fines of up to €15m. Thanks to Brexit, we're missing out on this protection.

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REMALONE @ipasa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I have to admit that I didn’t know, and I even thought the Spanish player Cucurella’s look was quite original, when it comes to his hair, but I was unaware of this: If he let his hair grow , it’s so that his autistic son can easily recognize him when he watches him on TV. Truly, this Spanish team ❤️

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Farage can *never* be PM. His greed and needy vanity make him an enormous national security risk. He has no clue how to behave with dignity or probity. The day he gets booted out of public life for good cannot come soon enough. If Clacton has its wits about it, it could be in less than a month.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

My latest veg growing and allotment life video, includes: Dad Joke Allotment Tour Summer Crookneck Brassica Cage Own made Compost Sorting Raised Bed Salads for Dinner Beans out Courgettes in Carrots Philosophy Corner Jobs Around the Allotment Ayran Drink Link Beneficial Bugs youtu.be/_D_cQ9Y9e1s

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Early July, UK Vegetable and Allotment Update

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ChristianG @mryeswecan.eurosky.social · 15/07/2026

@privateeyenews.bsky.social is communicating the benefits of solar better than I can.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Reminded of the insanity that USA tipping culture has reached. Just left a donation to chosen charity set up by a UK undertakers on their site. The only question was could I gift aid? (yes). Did exactly the same, but a USA undertaker a few weeks ago, but they wanted a 20% tip. For what?

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Hot day today again. Perfect weather to slave over a boiling cauldron of gooseberry chutney.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

They say if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything. So I will not say anything about Anne Widdicome.

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VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner @vegplotter.com · 08/07/2026

Courgette flowers are edible and delicious! 🌼 Grow them in rich soil with plenty of sun. Pick male flowers (no fruit behind) early in the morning when open. Stuff with ricotta, batter & fry, or toss raw into salads for a delicate treat. A short-lived beauty—harvest before they wilt! #gardenchat

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Spoke to my friend Mitch McConnell this morning, the senior Senator from Kentucky. He's still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes ... about IRAN, UKRAINE, the unfolding situation in MAINE, my visit to the TR Presidential Library, and even a little bit of Senate history.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Great hot weather drink is ayran - tangy and salty. Home made is better than store bought, and I put a video together to show how really easy it is to make your own ... youtu.be/dp_iJFAMIqc

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Make your own Ayran: Easy & better than commercial. Hot weather drink popular Turkey & Central Asia

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Oliver Wake @oliver-wake.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Many thanks to the Celestial Toyroom team at @dwasonline.bsky.social and reviewer Nick Smith for the lovely review of my Black Archive book about ‘The Daleks’ in their latest issue. I hope they’ll forgive me for sharing this concluding snippet from the (much longer) full review.

An image of text reading: I've watched this adventure more times than I can count, but Wake's book has made me want to watch it all over again. When I do, I know that I will enjoy it all the more because I have now read this book. It's packed with fascinating reference points, informed theories and logical conclusions. This is how Doctor Who research should be done.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Beatles on ToTPs Film is Fabulous! is delighted to confirm the 35mm negative presented to John Franklin at the recent film convention in Oxted, contains the The Beatles first appearance on Top of the Tops.

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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I'm an artist and I hate the amount of commission galleries charge. If you like one of an artist's pieces, wait until after the exhibition and approach them privately: you'll get the picture for half the price and the artist will make more money.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

My latest video is another trip - The River Wye as it marks the English/Welsh border between the towns on Monmouth and Chepstow... youtu.be/SgMg1OkMzew

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River Wye Lower Valley - Monmouth to Chepstow

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

My latest video - a late forage for Wild Garlic, then made oil, added to chilli and nuts flavoured with dehydrated leaves... youtu.be/vsRCrFBnSjo

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Harvesting Wild Garlic in March, and Using it Three Ways

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Graham Kerr - you know next time his name appears on the news the typical response will be "I assumed he had died years ago".

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The comments under this are a bit scary, showing how many people cannot understand a relatively straightforward concept.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A movie couple who would definitely have a podcast.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

When the Post Office was privatised in 2013, a First Class stamp cost 60p. Adjusting for inflation that would today be 90p. But of course the Post Office was privatised so ...

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

On the nose. Cartoon by Ben Jennings

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Oliver Wake @oliver-wake.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

New on my blog today, I explore the decision to use a negative image effect to represent Dalek gun blasts in #DoctorWho, and the prior history and associations of this effect in television and film: thehiddenplanet.substack.com/p/negative-c...

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Negative Creep

The direction and special effects of early Doctor Who are fascinating and under-explored subjects.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

housing is more expensive now, but also a lot safer. this kind of home was considered cream of the crop in the 1980s

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Last December I caused much attention from non UK viewers when I shared by video for making Bread Sauce (link below). Found a way of improving the flavour even more - during stage 1 (milk infusion) add whole mace (covering of nutmeg). youtu.be/9Hb0ApWPzKQ?...

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The comments on this story makes me realise we have all been silently resenting NCP, unaware that resentment seems to be one of the few things unifying all UK society... (Note the resentment is clearly directed at the company / senior management not employees) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

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Susie Mc @susiemc23.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Coming up on 30 years since the Dunblane school shooting massacre (13th March 1996) and watching another documentary about it. The families wanted to end legal handgun ownership and we passed those laws. We’ve not had a school shooting since. I ache for all Americans who cannot get this done there.

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

My latest Veg Growing and Allotment Update turned out to be a bit of a beast. Shorter in future I promise: youtu.be/KRQfYF_Ux8s

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My Veg Growing and Allotment Tour - Late February

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Andy Chisholm @andychisholm.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

No BBC News - Parys Mountain has never been used for Doctor Who. This fallacy was in a leaflet over 20 years ago. Recently it was scouted for the 2024 story Boom. However that was made in studio instead. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Parys Mountain: The Anglesey landscape that looks out of this world

Parys Mountain contains a fascinating mix of geological interest and 4,000 years of mining heritage.

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