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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 04/08/2025
Our latest feature is on our partnership with @ataxia.scot with a big thank you for allowing us to play a small part in all the wonderful work that it does for good causes dot.scot/blog/2025/fo...
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Four Years of Sponsoring Ataxia.scot • dotScot Registry
In 2024 we celebrated ten years since the dotScot domain was launched (see the story here). This year we celebrate another important milestone. It’s four years since we first started sponsoring the co...
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Glasgow Science Centre @glasgowscience.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Looking for something a bit different to surprise them with this year? 🎄🎁 There's a fantastic range of experiences to be found including: 🚀 Science Passports 🎸 Planetarium Music 🥃 Science of Whisky 🪐 Universe for Beginners Discover the ideal gift: bit.ly/48e9LTd
Glowing science icons like an atom, rocket, heart, lightning, and comet surround a neon infinity symbol. Text: "Science Passports".Neon guitar with stars and lightning on a starry background. Text reads: "Planetarium Music Experiences."A neon-style illustration of an astronaut floating next to a colorful galaxy, with the text "Universe for Beginners" below.A glowing whisky bottle pouring into a glass with ice; text reads "The Science of Whisky" against a starry sky background.
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 26/11/2025
#WIN books by #BobMortimer #TomNewlands #ChrisChibnall & #ChloeDalton 1️⃣ Follow @registry.scot 2️⃣ Repost 3️⃣ Tag friends (each tag = 1 entry) Ends 2 Dec. UK only. Random winner. The Street Library is sponsored by @registry.scot 💚 [Book images courtesy of Waterstones]
WIN:

Book #1. The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer (Hardback). Published by Gallery Books @ Simon and Schuster.
 
Book #2. Only Here, Only Now by Tom Newlands (The Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year). Published by Phoenix @ Weidenfeld and Nicolson.

Book #3. Death At The White Hart by Chris Chibnall. Published by Penguin.

Book #4. Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. Published by Canongate.
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 01/12/2025
🎅 #12BooksOfXmas #WIN 12 of the best books given away in @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot competitions in 2025. 1️⃣ Follow 2️⃣ Share 3️⃣ Tag friends in reply (each tag = 1 entry) 🎅 One entry for every friend tagged. The Street Library is sponsored by @registry.scot. Book images courtesy of Waterstones.
WIN:

Book #1. The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman (Hardback). Published by Penguin.
 
Book #2. The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer. Published by Simon & Schuster UK.

Book #3. The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown (Hardback). Published by Transworld Books @ Penguin.

Book #4. The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas. Published by Scribner @ Simon & Schuster UK.

Book #5. The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden. Published by Penguin.

Book #6. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig. Published by Canongate.

Book #7. Wolf Pack by Will Dean. Published by Point Blank @ One World Publications.

Book #8. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Published by Bookouture.

Book #9. Killing Moon by Jo Nesbo. Published by Vintage.

Book #10. Roses For The Dead by Chris McDonald. Published by Harper North @ Harper Collins Publishers UK.

Book #11. Red Wolves by Adam Hamdy. Published by Pan Macmillan.

Book #12. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. Published by Faber Books.

#12BooksOfXmas
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 12/11/2025
#WIN 4 amazing books for young adventurers from Bonnier Books. 1️⃣ Follow 2️⃣ Repost 3️⃣ Tag friends (each tag = 1 entry) Ends 18 Nov. UK only. Random winner. The Street Library is sponsored by @registry.scot 💚 [Book images courtesy of Waterstones]
WIN:

Book #1. Dinosaur Dynasty by Jack Tite (Hardback). Published by Big Picture Press.

Book #2. Time Runs Like A River by Emma Carlisle. Published by Big Picture Press.

Book #3. Murder For Two by Niyla Farook. Published by Piccadilly Press.

Book #4. Nate Yu's Blast From The Past by Maisie Chan. Published by Piccadilly Press.
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Trisha Ashley @trishaashley.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The @childreninread.bsky.social auction is live now! www.jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre... Hundreds of lots from authors and artists, all in aid of Children in Need!
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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 22/07/2025
“The ‘.scot’ domain is new, fresh and- distinctive, and I feel it sets my online presence apart from other musicians and bands using more traditional domains.” Next up on #dotScot websites we love, #Glasgow #producer & #musician Sithu Aye 🎸🎸🎸🎤 sithuaye.scot
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Sithu Aye
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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 07/07/2025
Starting the week with another #dotScot website we ❤️. So much great work goes on via ataxia dot scot. Not just raising awareness of #Ataxia but supporting good causes like #DIYWalking #Accessibility #Fareshare Proud to be a longtime sponsor! @ataxia.scot @sonjaswisslife.bsky.social ataxia.scot
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DIY Walking Tours
♿️ Wheelchair accessible travel - showcasing the accessibility features of some of the most popular visitor attractions.
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Chaminda Jayanetti @cjayanetti.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
“It really is an essential lifeline. I don’t feel that I would be able to function without it.” I spoke to one PIP claimant about the importance of disability benefit - and looked at what's at stake when the government sets out its plans next week www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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‘How can I not charge my wheelchair?’ The real effects of benefit cuts for millions of disabled people
One of those waiting for Labour’s announcement explains why he depends on personal independence payments
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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 06/03/2025
#ThrowbackThursday One for #Canada which has embraced the #dotScot community idea from the start #elbowsup www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc....
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Love Scotland? Tell the world with a .scot email address
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 10/03/2025
Housesitters beware.
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 10/03/2025
Sunshine on Maybole ☀️ @sonjaswisslife.bsky.social [sped up to a silly amount - to cater for bluesky's video size limit]
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weegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
The disabled are the only minority anyone can become a part of at any time. Anyone could have a stroke, anyone could suffer life-changing injuries in an accident, anyone could develop a debilitating illness. An attack on the disabled is an attack on everyone. www.thenational.scot/news/2495140...
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Labour 'to slash £5bn from benefits bill with disability payment crackdown'
LABOUR are reportedly considering around £5 billion in cuts to the welfare budget – as disability rights campaigners warned ministers they would…
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 20/02/2025
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social l voucher RT, follow & tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 25/2/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
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The Street Library
The Street Library Info for Publishers & Authors  –> Use YOUR books to raise funds for YOUR favourite charity You leave books in public places; Lucky people find these books; And these lucky people ar...
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
TFN is @scvo.scot’s media outlet, for the vibrant #VoluntarySector in #Scotland and beyond. We publish news and opinions daily and a monthly magazine – why not swing by at tfn.scot and see what we’re all about? Follow us here for magazine articles and news stories…
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 05/02/2025
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher Share, follow @montycat16.bsky.social & tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 11/2/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Bookcover. Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell.
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 29/01/2025
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher Share, follow @denisecop1.bsky.social & @tombradby.bsky.social & tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 4/2/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Book cover of Yesterday's Spy by Tom Bradby
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 22/01/2025
4 more books hit the Street - all donated by @denisecop1.bsky.social , in aid of #RememberMyBaby 💚 #StreetLibrary #BooksForCharity ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Bookcover of Exposure by Michael WoodfordBookcover of Yesterday's Spy by Tom BradbyBookcover of Murder & The Moggies of Magpie Row by Kate HighBookcover of A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 22/01/2025
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher Share, follow @jenniegauthor.bsky.social & tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 28/1/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Bookcover of The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 15/01/2025
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher Share, follow @reenachotai.bsky.social & tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 21/1/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot -------- #ChefsAndSummerBalls donated by @reenachotai.bsky.social l ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Bookcover of Chefs And Summer Balls by Steve West
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 08/01/2025
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher Share, follow and tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 14/1/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot -------- #Thirteen - donated by #JulesGriffiths in aid of @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Bookcover - Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Johana Gustawsson & Thomas Enger chat to Paul at Newcastle Noir about their upcoming crime thriller SON, Psychoanalysis, memory, scheduling and everything in-between! Grab your headphones (if you use them) and listen today!
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Space @ The Broomhouse Hub @spacebroomhouse.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
This is one of the reasons that funding prevention not intervention is so important. Many charities provide intervention, even if it means more social activities which keep people happier and active for longer, reducing pressure on statutory services.
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 01/01/2025
#StreetLibrary #2025 #Giveaway 🎆 Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher #Orbital #SamanthaHarvey ~ @vintagebooks.bsky.social Share, follow and tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 7/1/25. Sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Book cover: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 27/12/2024
Not sure if you're already listeners @uruseiyatsuraband.bsky.social - but final James Elliot Saturday Show tomorrow morning (10am-1pm) on @indyliveradio.bsky.social. He's been championing new Scottish music every week for years 👍
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Lou 🍀🦻 @loumunro.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
BSL sign words for New Year (1/2)
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 25/12/2024
#StreetLibrary #Christmas #Giveaway Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher 🎅 #TheWeekJunior #BigBookOfKnowledge ~ @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social RT, follow and tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 31/12/24. Sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
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The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot · 18/12/2024
#StreetLibrary #Giveaway Win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher. #JohanaGustawsson #YuleIsland - @orendabooks.bsky.social RT, follow and tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 24/12/24 Prizes sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra...
Bookcover of Yule Island written by Johana Gustawsson and published by Orenda Books
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 16/12/2024
Leaving for follow-up visit with a glaucoma specialist at Sunnybrook Hospital this morning. While my own vision is still fine (not great, but good enough), thought I'd post a gentle reminder to PLEASE USE ALT-TEXT with images you post on Bluesky: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al... #BlueSkyTips
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Alt text - Why It's Important - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
This page helps explain why it's important to use alt text when posting images on Bluesky, best practices, and tips. Cover-WhyUseAltText-v2-flat-800.jpg Why It's Important To Use Alt Text With Your I…
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 11/12/2024
#StreetLibraryGiveaway To welcome #WeSolveMurders by @richardosman1.bsky.social to the Street, you could win a £20 @waterstones.bsky.social voucher. Repost, follow and tag friends to enter UK only. Ends 17/12/24 Prizes sponsored by @registry.scot ataxia.scot/street-libra... 💙📚
Richard Osman, We Solve Murders book cover and quote by Prima
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 02/12/2024
You could spend two lifetimes in Paris - and still not see everything. But you should definitely try 💙🤍❤️
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 30/11/2024
Furthest I've been in every direction 🌎✈️🌏 North: Gällivare, Sweden South: Taupo, New Zealand East: Taupo, New Zealand West: Papeete, Tahiti What about you? #travel #traveladdicts ✈️🗺️
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 29/11/2024
#Paris #in2Days #DIY #Walking #Tour (accessible): Arc de Triomphe > Paris Aquarium > Eiffel Tower > Musee de Quai Branly > Invalides > Musee Rodin > Pont Alexandre III > Grand Palais > Petit Palais > Champs-Élysées > Concorde > Jardins de Tuileries > Louvre > Pont des Arts
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Paris in 2 Days DIY Walking Tour - DIY Walking Tours
Paris in 2 Days DIY Walking Tour > Paris in 2 Days DIY Walking Tour Route Map < Distance: Day 1: 5.3km > 3 miles (4-12 hours); Day 2: 4.1km > 2.5 miles (2-8 hours). Paris in 2 Days DIY Walking Tour ht...
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 28/11/2024
Flying the flag for #Scotland all over the world 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍
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dotScot Registry @registry.scot · 28/11/2024
Our wee guide to where you will find .scot users around the world. The ‘domain for the worldwide community of Scots and affinity Scots’ started ten years with one registration in one country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #dotScot dot.scot
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 28/11/2024
#Barcelona #Gaudi #DIY #Walking #Tour (accessible): Casa Vicens > Mercat de la Llibertat > La Pedrera-Casa Milà > Casa Batlló > Casa Amatller > Casa Lleó Morera > Plaça de Catalunya ataxia.scot/barcelona-ga...
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Barcelona Gaudi DIY Walking Tour
Casa Vicens > Mercat de la Llibertat > La Pedrera-Casa Milà > Casa Batlló > Casa Amatller > Casa Lleó Morera > Plaça de Catalunya
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 27/11/2024
#Dublin #CitySouth #DIY #Walking #Tour (accessible): Kilmainham Gaol > IMMA > Guinness Storehouse > St Patrick's Cathedral > MoLI > National Gallery of Ireland > Trinity College > Book of Kells > Chester Beatty > Dublin Castle > Temple Bar > Ha'penny Bridge and more.... ataxia.scot/dublin-diy-w...
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Dublin DIY Walking Tour (South)
Dublin DIY Walking Tour – South > Dublin DIY Walking Tour (South) Route Map < Distance: 7 km (about 4 miles);  Duration: 2-8 hours https://youtu.be/l_wulFO_j3s This DIY Walking Tour of Dublin is 7 kil...
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 27/11/2024
A complete guide to a jolly good Christmas in Dublin www.visitdublin.com/guides/chris...
Four people lauching on Grafton Street in Dublin, below the Christmas Lights
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 27/11/2024
Discover what's on in Madrid this Christmas:
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What&amp;#039;s on this Christmas
Find the best Christmas events and festive activities taking place around the city.
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 27/11/2024
#Madrid #DIY #Walking #Tour (accessible): Royal Palace of Madrid > San Miguel Market > Plaza Mayor > Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum > Prado Museum > El Retiro Park > Reina Sofia Museum and more.... ataxia.scot/madrid-diy-w...
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Madrid DIY Walking Tour
Madrid Royal Palace > San Miguel Market > Plaza Mayor > Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum > Prado Museum > El Retiro Park > Reina Sofia Museum ....
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 26/11/2024
Where To See the Christmas Lights in Paris – Add Some Festive Sparkle in Your Trip ✨
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Where To See the Christmas Lights in Paris - Add Some Festive Sparkle in Your Trip
The Christmas lights in Paris are beautiful and rival the sparkle of the Eiffel Tower. I I have a few favorite places to visit for the city's best lights.
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 26/11/2024
#Paris #1Day #DIY #Walking #Tour (accessible): Arc de Triomphe > Paris Aquarium > Eiffel Tower > Musee de Quai Branly > Invalides > Musee Rodin > Pont Alexandre III > Grand Palais > Petit Palais > Champs-Élysées > Concorde > Jardins de Tuileries > Louvre > Pont des Arts ataxia.scot/paris-in-1-d...
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Paris in a Day DIY Walking Tour
Discover the very best walking tour of Paris - and walking at your OWN pace too 🚶 Wheelchair Accessible ♿
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Joe - Dystrophy Dad @dystrophydad.com · 25/11/2024
A wee piece written for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
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Wandering the world on wheels - Muscular Dystrophy UK
Joe lives with Becker muscular dystrophy and is a passionate writer, blogger, and poet. He shares his experiences to help make travel more accessible for everyone.
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 26/11/2024
@cici6923.bsky.social I think we shared your last foster parents "sister" 🎶🔊
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 26/11/2024
@ballstocancer.bsky.social It's great to see you over here too! I reckon that you'll love it here 🦋 #TalkAboutItTuesday
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Balls to Cancer @ballstocancer.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Its #TalkAboutit Tuesday. We can't shout it enough that talking can ease your worries, stress & depression. Don't feel that admitting you have a problem makes you weak. It take great strength to reach out for help. Do it today. We're always here to listen #ballstocancer #CancerSupportCharity
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 26/11/2024
In 1913, New York City's Grand Central Terminal became the first "stairless" train station in the world. 1913! And in the 21st Century, the UK can't even work out how to provide level boarding for trains. #accessible #travel #trains ♿
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The History Of The Wheelchair Ramp Represents The Fight For Accessibility
The history of the wheelchair ramp may go back thousands of years to ancient Greece, but buildings were not legally required to have wheelchair ramps until 1990.
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ataxia.scot @ataxia.scot · 25/11/2024
@trevorwoodwrite.bsky.social Hi Trevor 💚 I'm thinking about restarting something similar to the #AtaxiaBookFairy again. But not until the New Year. I have a few ideas, but I would be extremely happy to get your views (from a male author's POV)....
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Oor Red Raiph 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇩🇪 @raiphsays.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Please help me find aw ma pals oan here! RT please!
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