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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wordle 1,929 X/6 ⬜⬜🟨⬜🟨 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 🟨🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 Ugh!
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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 29/09/2026
“Hero” librarian sues after being fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from children www.lgbtqnation.com/... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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“Hero” librarian sues after being fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from children
Folks have called Luanne James "a guardian of books" & "a true American Patriot" for refusing to comply with the anti-LGBTQ+ order.
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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Pop In Parents - Fri 2nd Oct Come join us for our monthly Parent Pop In (first Friday of the month). 11am - 1pm at The Peel. Come, meet and connect with other parents, over light refreshments. The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HU
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I enjoyed a lovely walk following the River Roding today #UrbanRamble
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Two more stations done and dusted today!!
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
An ER post box with remains of a post office sign holder on top, now resembling a dishevelled fascinator hat! This one is out in Silvertown, East London, and ready to party. #PostBoxSaturday
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Status update: Having a boogie to this. @ritesofhadda.bsky.social Live! at Insomnicats Squat Eviction Party ritesofhadda.bandcamp.com/album/live-a... #NowPlaying
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LIVE! AT INSOMNICATS SQUAT EVICTION PARTY, by Rites of Hadda
1 track album
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Love.Love.Love /Ølgod- LoveGod split A more in yer face sound for Electric Valley. Sonically different in their approach, but both best enjoyed at high volume. Noise rock infused hardcore, followed by caustic sludge n roll Out 25th Sept: evrecords.bandcamp.com/album/love-l... #MetalSky #PunkSky
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Islington Mind @mind-islington.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our Hand in Hand service matches #volunteers with lived experience of MH problems to accompany Islington residents to destinations in the borough islingtonmind.org.uk/hand-in-hand...
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Rites Of Hadda @ritesofhadda.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy Autumn Equinox! We present with elation & misery in equal measure as the Equinox elicits, a recording of our punk rock ritual - Live! At Insomnicats Squat Eviction Party PAY WHAT YOU WANT OR NOTHING >> ritesofhadda.bandcamp.com/album/live-a... #livemusic #livealbum #diypunk #undergroundmusic
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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The New Academic Year is underway, and Minds Matter Islington are out at Capital City College Group campuses for their 'Welcome Fests' engaging students in tips for their wellbeing. We engaged dozens at Angel last week. This week we are at Finsbury Park and Holloway Road sites.
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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our next Baby Item Swap event is Fri 16 Oct 11am - 1pm, at The Peel. In partnership with St Luke's Community Centre. Accepting donations from 1st Oct at The Peel or St Luke's. ***NO LARGE ITEMS OR ELECTRICALS PLEASE*** The Peel, 3 Corners Centre, Northampton Road, London, EC1R 0HU
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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Minds Matter Islington were one of the stalls at yesterday's Peace Tournament football competition. We offered wellbeing tips, alongside stalls from NHS Sexual Health & Street Doctors emergency first aid skills. We engaged over 40 teenage footballers in stress management & breathwork exercises.
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cat-daisy.bsky.social @cat-daisy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Happy 50th birthday to Meanwhile Gardens! Celebration this afternoon with Blyth Power, Blue Midnight & a tremendous improvised set from Charles Hayward / Justin Adams. Here’s to many more years!
Justin Adams & Charles HaywardGarden kitty View into the Gardens from the canal towpath Blyth Power
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I used one of these accessorized post boxes near Gallions Reach, East London this week. Just for a standard letter though. #PostBoxSaturday
Red post box with the new added parcel drawer.
Houses behind in background
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Blodtår - Monark Melodic black metal, cascading in waves of melancholy. Aching guitars, gentle passages amplify the barrage when it hits. Out now: blodtar.bandcamp.com/album/monark #BlackMetal #MetalSky
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Embers of Dawn - Infernal Culture I found the opener a little too overwhelming myself, after that it settles into a glorious darker, gothic White Zombie stompin' style industrial tinged metal. Out now: embersofdawn.bandcamp.com/album/infern... #MetalSky
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sea Sleeper - Burden of Antlers. This has a weird feel, and a machine gun drum underlying it all. Its kinda progressive, futuristic and retro, calming and scary all at the same time. Out now: seasleeper.bandcamp.com/album/burden... #MetalSky
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We enjoyed this little exhibition on the Spiral Tribe this afternoon.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Two more DLR stations visited and ticked off today.
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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A struggling writer who fakes photographs of the Loch Ness monster! WHAT A WHOPPER (1960) 6am #AdamFaith #SidJames #CaroleLesley among an all-star cast! Comedy #TPTVsubtitles
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Mark | Iron Man Records @ironmanrecords.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Invite to join Iron Man Records on Patreon - Support the Underground - For more than 30 years, Iron Man Records has been working with Musicians & Artists, across the UK & Europe, from a base within Birmingham’s music scene buff.ly/fFPaZJQ#music #musicians #Birmingham
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Thanks to @ironmanrecords.bsky.social i received my Pigfish CD. Bouncing #PopPunk #NowPlaying
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I enjoyed seeing winged things today, out by London City Airport.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A faulty DLR train caused me to have a stuttered trip today, but meant i got to visit and tick off more stations than expected. 😁
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Britpop Memories @britpopmemories.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨Big Britpop anniversary alert!🚨 Happy 30th birthday to “K” the debut album from Kula Shaker. For me it’s one of the best debut albums ever. What’s your favourite track? Mine is 303. @kulashaker.bsky.social
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pasttensehistories.bsky.social @pasttensehistories.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New in print from Past Tense: SQUATTING IS PART OF THE HOUSING MOVEMENT! Practical Squatting Histories 1969-2019 Some ideas, histories & possibilities from experiences & involvement in squatting/housing struggles from the mid-80's on & from research. pasttensehistories.bigcartel.com/product/squa...
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Natural Right band bringing the reggae and ska on a Sunday afternoon.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Morning @adehodges.bsky.social . I see Brighton are up playing Coventry later today. The Seagulls were my "local" team as i am a south coaster. Hope its a fun game.
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pasttensehistories.bsky.social @pasttensehistories.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Four regiments of horse were called out, and the Lord Mayor searched for weapons among the 'oyster-tubs, sausage-stalls, and gingerbread baskets'. A short history of Bartholomew Fair: wp.me/p74yfw-Ex
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Today in London’s festive history: the eve of St, Bartholomew, traditional date for the opening of Bartholomew Fair
Bartholomew Fair, was the most prominent and infamous London fair for centuries; and one of the most important in the country. Over the centuries it became a teeming, riotous, outpouring of popular…
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Enjoyed playing Stupid Deaths board game this afternoon. Bargain from a charity shop recently. Good fun game.
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Rites Of Hadda @ritesofhadda.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Coming soon- a punk rock ritual to celebrate Autumn Equinox! Recorded LIVE! At the Insomnicats Squat Eviction Party, a few short weeks ago. One track, one 35 minute set, warts and all. Exclusively on bandcamp. Pay what you want or pay nothing at all. #punk #livealbum #diypunk #london #livemusic
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
VR box in Tufnell Park for todays #PostBoxSaturday
Red post box wih VR cypher, with white car behind, and a tree in the background
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Arkarna - Fresh Meat Late 90s electro dance-y rock, or rocky electro dance. Might be up your street @noiseresearch.bsky.social #NowPlaying
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pasttensehistories.bsky.social @pasttensehistories.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#OnThisDay in London's housing history: Ivanhoe Hotel squatted, Bloomsbury, 1946, during week of post World War 2 London squatting action wp.me/p74yfw-ev
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Today in London’s housing history: Ivanhoe Hotel squatted, Bloomsbury, 1946.
At the end of WW2 there was massive homelessness around the country – a pre-war shortage of housing had been made worse by the destruction of houses through bombing and a total halt in the building…
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pasttensehistories.bsky.social @pasttensehistories.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#OnThisDay in London literary history: Friern Barnet Library reopens as community occupation, having been squatted after closure, 2012. More on the closure, squatting and re-opening on the library: wp.me/p74yfw-39
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Today in London’s rebel past: Friern Barnet library reopens, 2013.
Friern Barnet Library in Barnet, north London, was occupied by campaigners and re-opened to the public, after local council cuts closed it down. Ironically it was the new law criminalising squattin…
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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today is #Worldsuicidepreventionday and we have been running the Zero Suicide Alliance free online training. We had 6 complete it today, and our Women's Group will be completing it tomorrow. See it, Say it, Signpost. #StartTheConversation
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Movie time Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936) ##NowWatching
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We enjoyed some quiet time at RSPB Rye Meads this afternoon
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Mental Health UK @mhealthuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Whatever you're going through, you don't have to face it alone. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Image for World Suicide Prevention Day, featuring six icons with phrases: a thought bubble for experiencing suicidal thoughts, a heart with a bandage for losing someone to suicide, a hugging icon for trying to end their life, a speech bubble for supporting others through difficult times, hands together for worrying about someone they care about, and a phone with a heart for wanting support but unsure where to start. The header at the top states "This World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re thinking of anyone who..."
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AdviceUK @adviceuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, remember that you don't have to face difficult times alone. See Rethink Mental Illness's self help guides: ow.ly/E0Lc50ZIONW For immediate support: 🔹Samaritans - call 116 123 🔹Text SHOUT to 85258 🔹NHS 111 - for urgent support 🔹In an emergency, call 999
Message offering support and free resources for World Suicide Prevention Day with advice services available.
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Mental Health Ireland @mentalhealthirl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today, we join people around the world in marking World Suicide Prevention Day and recognising the importance of connection, compassion and conversations that can help save lives. A simple conversation can be a place to start. Ask. Listen. Be there. You don’t need to have all the answers
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Inhale the Heavy @inhaletheheavy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
ICYMI: 6 Questions with Aaron D.C. Edge inhaletheheavy.com/interviews/a... #inhaletheheavy #interview #6questions #aarondcedge #metal #artist #musician #lumbar #interitio #timeandthemoth #theforestofknives
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I just been digging the new Mouser mini album. Rip roaring Dutch punk rock. I really enjoyed seeing them and chatting with them a year or two back mouser1.bandcamp.com/album/mouser #NowPlaying #PunkSky
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The Peel @thepeelclerkenwell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Stage two of our Ways to Wellbeing 'Planting an Idea' is complete. We Took Notice to how the spider plants were rooting, & potted them up, hoping they establish, with a little TLC. When ready, we will Keep Active & go for a walk, Connect with the community & Give them away.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Kardboard Box squat in Wood Green looked like it put on epic shows of crust punk bands.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
We had a very enjoyable afternoon at the Angel Canal Festival with morris dancing and Ukey McUkeface orchestra.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Todays plans, go visit the Angel Canal Festival. Looking forward to the morris dancing, music and boat trips on the canal.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Todays plans, go visit the Angel Canal Festival. Looking forward to the morris dancing, music and boat trips on the canal.
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Dave Barnard @dave2012barney.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I liked this Edwardian box with its ornate fencing, up in Kentish Town. #PostBoxSaturday
Red post box, surrounded by fencing with E.R 1904 at the top of the iron fencing
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