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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

One of the most annoying things about the introduction of the “new” into beloved sports - whether it be the jaw droppingly bad World Cup half time show or the tacky Hundred - is the paid presenters determinations to tell us, the great unpaid, how wonderful it all is.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Who needs Boston or Dallas when you can spend your Scottish bank holiday in Scarborough watching the greatest sporting tournament in the world - The County Championship.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our Chair, Ed Pybus, has written for Third Force News on what has been achieved since the building of a new social security system in Scotland and what the future holds. tfn.scot/opinion/soci...

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are seeking to appoint two Members to join the Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS). Further information can be found at the following link: fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

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Appointment of Members to the Scottish Commission on Social Security

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing is seeking to appoint two Members to the Scottish Commission on Social Security.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The Blast does it again. What a series of incredible finishes @glamcricket.bsky.social have been involved in this season.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Copenhagen lost the plot since Johnson was sent off but this is still a thing of beauty.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Suspect that Chris Woakes would be the first person to point out his shortcomings as a Test bowler (esp away from home) but what a battler - and an amazing way of to finish your career batting with your arm in a sling. #thecricket

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

V proud of my old dad who was officially celebrated as chair of Monmouthshire County Council at a civic ceremony earlier today. He even managed to illicit a laugh or two with his speech - one or two more than when he was a teacher!

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

For the teetotal Manics fan in your life (actually quite impressive how they’ve recreated the afterburn of vodka with capsicum).

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Half Man Half Biscuit don’t just get any old crowd. Bloke in front of me has his bag searched and they took out a copy of The Iliad. #hmhb

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Nick Webb @nickwebb2017.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🏏It’s promotion time for Glamorgan 👏🏽 After 20 years in the second tier, they go up with a game to spare after being last in the table in April ❗️Congratulations to all involved with the club, look forward to reporting their fortunes in Division One (or similar) next year 😎

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Ground #206 - Urawa Red Diamonds v Yokohama F Marinos. Saitama Stadium which hosted 4 games in 2002 (including England 1 Sweden 1).

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Dr Jackie Gulland @drjackiegulland.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Great to see this new report from Scottish Commission on Social Security on accessibility and the Scottish social security system.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Very proud of my team and our members for the work they’ve done in listening, analysing and making these important recommendations over the last 12 months. #scotland #socialsecurity

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Fortrose Street in Partick has a brand new mural tribute to the River Clyde. I spoke to the artist about how the local community came together to design it for the West of Scotland Cricket Club website. #glasgow #westend #scotland www.westofscotlandcricketclub.co.uk/news/new-ham...

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New Hamilton Crescent mural celebrates River Clyde — West of Scotland Cricket Club

A local artist has added a splash of colour to the Fortrose Street side of Hamilton Crescent in the form of a new mural.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

These draft regulations amend the rules for certain benefits, requiring people moving from the rest of the UK to Scotland who receive a corresponding DWP benefit to submit a new application to Social Security Scotland.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Our report on the draft Social Security (Cross-border Provision, Case Transfer and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Ground #205 - Linton Hotspur v Dunipace. Not the best day to spend in the freezing cold and wet Pentland Hills but a lovely set up nonetheless.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

What an incredible achievement #Adolescence is. Like This Is England before it - British drama now has a new benchmark for telling contemporary stories in interesting ways.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Nothing hits like The Wave Pictures live. Tonight in Stirling - my 18th show since 2008.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Two terrible sides trading blows which come to nothing. We are in big trouble. #utg

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We have made a series of recommendations in response to draft regulations aiming to introduce a new Carer Additional Person Payment and improve Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment. socialsecuritycommission.scot/current-work...

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Scrutiny report – The Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 - Scottish Commission on Social Securi...

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Our report on the draft Carer’s Assistance (Young Carer Grant and Carer Support Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 is now available.

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Simon Price @simonprice.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Congratulations to BRIT winners Charli XCX (Bishop's Stortford College, £38,319 per year), AG Cook (King Alfred School, £27,747) and The Last Dinner Party (Bedales, £52,075) for showing that people from ordinary backgrounds can reach the top in pop music, that most egalitarian of art forms.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Not a film but this dirty great fry up Eddie eats because Richie thinks everything in the house has been poisoned to kill him in Bottom Series 1 Episode 5.

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Sam Delaney @delaneyman.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

What a great man Andrew is

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Went to the internet equivalent of Barnes Bookshop and got myself the new @delaneyman.bsky.social book published this morning. Expecting the same level of amusing anecdotes alongside mental health without the bollocks insight as his first one.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

The bold BC Camplight in Stirling. I saw Richard Dawson talking about how Brits don’t reference enough of their own culture in songs. BC is great at it - despite being an adopted Manc from Philly.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

This has to be the tightest promotion chase in the country. @strochsfc.bsky.social were top this morning! #mtc

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Lost Glasgow @lostglasgow.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Saturday's kids... The Jam, on Queen Street, with two fans, in 1977. Pic: Den O'Harkin

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Richard Dawson has taken himself to the next level with this masterpiece. Folk oddities with often jolting lyrical references. Must listen.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Deserved 3-1 win for St Roch’s - great result considering the three of the sides around them all lost. Absolutely 🥶 though. #mtc

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Magic cliff edge melodies from @annabsavage.bsky.social tonight in Glasgow. A fantastic album of subtle tones and odes to Ireland.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Club legend. The streets won’t forget. #mtc

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

St Roch’s into the last 8 of the West of Scotland cup after a physical and lively 3-2 win over Shotts. #mtc

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Jamie Donley has been on fire ever since I shouted spurs reject at him on New Years Day.

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The letter recommends, alongside these changes, that the Scottish Government identify more ways to offer information to people about financial support, including benefits like Universal Credit. socialsecuritycommission.scot/current-work...

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The Social Security (Best Start Grants, Best Start Foods, Funeral Support Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Winter Heating Payment) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025: SCoSS respo...

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Scottish Commission on Social Security @thescoss.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our correspondence with the Cabinet Secretary on draft regulations removing tax credits from all relevant Scottish benefit regulations is now online.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

James Wilson is a goal machine. #utg

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

6 weeks after their last league game - glad to be back down at top of the table St Roch’s. Home to Vale Of Clyde.

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Andrew Strong @gas1883.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This is a terrible side. Two centre backs stood watching the ball come into the area. Seconds later Forde sails a free kick cross over six heads and away for a throw in. No care taken at all. #utg

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