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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#Leicester #Theosophical Society hosts Edi Bilimoria: “Some Problems of the Inner Life”. A lifelong student of #Perennialism, Edi has lectured in UK, US, Netherlands, India & Australia. His latest book: “Consciousness Came First: Revealing Evidence for Universal Intelligence & Mind Beyond the Brain”

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Next episode of “Citizen Of Nowhere”, my monthly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Sun 4 Oct, 4–6pm BST. #SouthernAsia: featuring music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Bhutan🇧🇹; #India🇮🇳; #Iran🇮🇷; #Pakistan🇵🇰; #Thailand🇹🇭. Listen on www.eavafm.com or on Radioplayer mobile app

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ogmadedannaan.bsky.social @ogmadedannaan.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Infantino is the Hood.

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 200, “Manhunter” (1986) tonight at Phoenix #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/ #MyMovies2026 #Manhunter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 199, “Avengers: Endgame Encore” (2019) this morning at Odeon Luxe #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt4154796/ #MyMovies2026 #AvengersEndgameEncore ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Latest episode of “My World & Welcome To It”, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. This week’s pick from the definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Raw Like Sushi” (1989) by Neneh Cherry + playlist.

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My World And Welcome To It, ep. 270, 29 Sep 2026

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 198, “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) this morning on Disney+. www.imdb.com/title/tt4154756/ #MyMovies2026 #AvengersInfinityWar

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“My World & Welcome To It” on EAVA FM community radio Tue 29 Sep 8–10pm BST. This week from definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Raw Like Sushi (1989) by Neneh Cherry + playlist. Listen online live.canstream.co.uk:8000/eavafm.mp3, Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2..

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 197, “The Incomer” (2026) this evening at Odeon Luxe #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt36980182/ #MyMovies2026 #TheIncomer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

At Alexandra Palace this evening to see Public Service Broadcasting live on stage, supported by Hamish Hawk. #AllyPally #TheRaceForSpace @psbhq.bsky.social @hamishhawk.bsky.social

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 196, “Raid on Entebbe” (1976) this morning on Great! Action. www.imdb.com/title/tt0076594/ #MyMovies2026 #RaidOnEntebbe ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 195, “The Fall” (2006) this evening. September’s Mystery Film at Phoenix #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/ #MyMovies2026 #TheFall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dumb Beezie @dumbbeezie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hear me out. Muppet news anchors

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 194, “North by Northwest” (1959) tonight at Phoenix #Leicester. Part of Phoenix’s #Hitchcock Season. www.imdb.com/title/tt0053125/ #MyMovies2026 #NorthByNorthwest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Latest episode of “My World & Welcome To It”, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. This week’s pick from the definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Cloud Nine” (1969) by The Temptations + playlist.

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My World And Welcome To It, ep. 269, 22 Sep 2026

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 193, “The Weight” (2026) this evening at Showcase Cinema de Lux #Leicester – Showcase’s latest Secret Screening. www.imdb.com/title/tt10794054/ #MyMovies2026 #TheWeight ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“My World & Welcome To It” on EAVA FM community radio. Tue 22 Sep 8–10pm BST. This week from definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Cloud Nine (1969) by The Temptations + playlist. Listen online live.canstream.co.uk:8000/eavafm.mp3, Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2..

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sweetie π @sixfeetofcandy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

had i know everything would be like this i would have never crawled out of the lagoon

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Latest episode of “Island Of Strangers” my weekly show on EAVA FM. Showcasing intercultural music scene around the UK, past and present: mixing genres, heritages, traditions; breaking barriers, crossing boundaries; making friends and making something new.

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Island Of Strangers, ep. 053, 18 Sep 2026

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 192, “Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?” (2026) this evening at Phoenix #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt43596978/ #MyMovies2026 #PulpWhatDoYouDoForAnEncore ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Frances: Meh and Loving It @francesmeh.reviews · 17/09/2026

worse is the new better

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Next episode of “Island Of Strangers” my Friday afternoon show on EAVA FM. 18 Sep, 2–4pm BST (13:00–15:00 UTC). Showcasing UK intercultural music scene: mixing genres, heritages, traditions; breaking barriers, crossing boundaries. On www.eavafm.com & Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Latest episode of “My World & Welcome To It”, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. This week’s pick from the definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “The White Room” (1991) by The KLF + playlist.

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My World And Welcome To It, ep. 268, 15 Sep 2026

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 191, “Late Fame” (2025) tonight at Phoenix #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt32298494/ #MyMovies2026 #LateFame ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“My World & Welcome To It” on EAVA FM community radio. Tue 15 Sep 8–10pm BST. This week, from definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “The White Room” (1991) by The KLF + playlist. Listen online live.canstream.co.uk:8000/eavafm.mp3, Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2..

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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Island Of Strangers, ep. 052, 11 Sep 2026

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Cluster Reflection Meeting this afternoon with East Midlands Bahá’ís, at Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby. Consulting on ways to release the society-building power of the Bahá’í Faith in ever-greater measures. #Bahai #equality #inclusion #intercultural #interfaith #multiculturality #unity

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 190, “Experience Preferred … But Not Essential” (1982) this morning on Prime. www.imdb.com/title/tt0083911/ #MyMovies2026 #ExperiencePreferredButNotEssential ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 189, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) this evening at Odeon Luxe #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971/ #MyMovies2026 #RaidersOfTheLostArk ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Next episode of “Island Of Strangers” my Friday afternoon show on EAVA FM. 11 Sep, 2–4pm BST (13:00–15:00 UTC). Showcasing UK intercultural music scene: mixing genres, heritages, traditions; breaking barriers, crossing boundaries. On www.eavafm.com & Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Latest episode of “My World And Welcome To It”, on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. This week’s pick from definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “My Generation” (1965) by The Who + playlist #EavaFM #Leicester #MyWorldAndWelcomeToIt #TheWho

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My World And Welcome To It, ep. 267, 8 Sep 2026

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 187, “The Vikings” (1958) this morning on Great! Action. www.imdb.com/title/tt0052365/ #MyMovies2026 #TheVikings ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Duncan Mackay @theduncanmackay.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Rod Hull, time traveller. Villa Romana Del Casale.

Roman mosaic depicting man carrying a large bird like an emu.

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At #Waterstones #Nottingham for an evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Jonn Elledge, interviewed by Martin Fitzgerald about his new book, “31 Inventions That Built Our World”. @jonnelledge.bsky.social

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 187, “The Pursuit of Happiness” (1971) this morning on Sky Greats HD. www.imdb.com/title/tt0067634/ #MyMovies2026 #ThePursuitOfHappiness ⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“My World & Welcome To It” on EAVA FM community radio. Tue 8 Sep 8–10pm BST. From definitive list, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “My Generation” (1965) by Who + playlist. Listen online live.canstream.co.uk:8000/eavafm.mp3, Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2..

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 186, “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” (1986) this afternoon at Odeon Luxe #Leicester. www.imdb.com/title/c/ #MyMovies2026 #StarTrek4TheVoyageHome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Latest episode of “Citizen Of Nowhere”, my monthly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. #SouthernAfrica: featuring music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Botswana🇧🇼; #Eswatini🇸🇿; #Lesotho🇱🇸; #Namibia🇳🇦; #SouthAfrica🇿🇦. #EavaFM #CitizenOfNowhere #Leicester

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Citizen Of Nowhere, ep. 070, Sep 2026: Southern Africa

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Siege @tellumsiege.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Most people don’t know that Snap, Crackle, and Pop are elves and that long before becoming Rice Krispies mascots they fought in the Battle of Helm’s Deep.

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Watching Nottingham Panthers vs Cardiff Devils at the Motorpoint Arena this evening. My first ever ice hockey game! @nottinghampanthers.bsky.social @cardiffdevils.bsky.social

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Next episode of “Citizen Of Nowhere” on EAVA FM. Sun 6 Sep, 4–6pm BST (15:00–17:00 UTC). #SouthernAfrica: music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Botswana🇧🇼; #Eswatini🇸🇿; #Lesotho🇱🇸; #Namibia🇳🇦, #SouthAfrica🇿🇦. Listen on www.eavafm.com Radioplayer app radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...

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