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Learning a new human language starts to feel like trying to rewrite your brain. I wasn't very good at it as a child when the neural pathways were more malleable, and its even harder now as an older bloke. It feels like a win when I get my mouth to make noises like the examples I'm listening to!

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I hope your recovery goes well. Grapes all round, eh?

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Maybe also check the salt content per slice? That varies wildly and expensive often equals more salt, which isn't great.

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‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget

I've got this nasty feeling that in Labour's rush to correct their lack of "feel good" results they might chuck important things like NetZero goals, stopping drilling up more oil & gas, supporting active travel & transport electrification under their (£2) bus. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition

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Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 15h

I've wondered what Nigel Farage did as a hobby when the media weren't watching.

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Some of the plants still producing flowers in our garden... Mostly being enjoyed by Common Carder bumblebees and Hummingbird Hawk moths, but a few hoverflies and wasps, too.

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David Livingston @1greenmantle.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Firstly the NATO Treaty is in the bin . Secondly since Putin has enough trouble providing Fuel for his own army never mind the people in Russia how is he going to supply Trumpy ?

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Jon Knight @greenjimll.bsky.social · 14h

I do wonder if Putin will get oil from Iran and then sell it to Trump. There would be some sort of circular irony then.

Jon Knight @greenjimll.bsky.social · 14h

Depressingly we had a march through Stratford today by the anti-immigration "ninja nonces". Or as I like to think of them "scared men who are angry at a world they can't comprehend"

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Jon Knight @greenjimll.bsky.social · 23h

I'm pretty sure I have a family of those living next to my allotment! 😉😂

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Jon Knight @greenjimll.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Good morning everyone! It's a lovely fresh new day in which I can once more sally forth into the world and inadvertently cause chaos and annoy people.

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Jon Knight @greenjimll.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Dah-dum Dah-dum Dah-dah-dah-dah-dah... 😂🦈

Jon Knight @greenjimll.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Hmm, looks like Ukrainian drones destroying Russian fuel storage and processing facilities might be able to bring down not one, but two autocratic, unpopular leaders of failed super powers. #winwin www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel

President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies

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Bye Ivonne - I hope you have a good weekend. 🌱🌻

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I grow iris reticulata here in pots and they get no special treatment... and huge amounts of winter wet and seem to do pretty well...must choose and order some bulbs!! #gardenersworld

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Heather @heatherewing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

But we do have Frances next week to look forward to. Have a good time in the garden!

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Aww, that'll be Monty's last regular GW in 2 weeks' time. I'm guessing we might see him if there are winter specials though. Have a good weekend #gardenersworld chums!

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Oooh, a Frances #GardenersWorld episode next week! Hoorah! 👍😍

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I have a wood lathe and turn little "mushrooms" from waste wood (pallet blocks for example) that can go over canes. Less likely to blow off in high winds than upended flower pots. #GardenersWorld

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Bury the the brown rot fruit! Don't give good organic material to the bin men! #GardenersWorld

Heather @heatherewing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

There's actually two things to bear in mind about those shallow iris pots: what Monty said about bulbs dividing and also how much the stock of pots on those shelves behind him must have cost! #GardenersWorld

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This is my kind of garden. So colourful and exuberant. Fabulous! #gardenersworld

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jesssmum.bsky.social @jesssmum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Ah, lovely. Gardening is a great stress reliever. I'm glad it's helping this Ukrainian lady to step away from the horrors of an unnecessary war, even if only for a few hours. #GardenersWorld 🌷❤️

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Monty seems to have a new lease of life now he's decided to retire. Very enthusiastic tonight! #gardenersworld

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Heh, I've got about 30 spring cabbage plants in the green house and cold frame. Planting those out is already on my Sunday #JobsForTheWeekend list. #GardenersWorld

Man's Dramatic 'Fight Me' Gesture

Coriander in the soil for seeds or the trays for leaves? Is Monty right or Toby? There's only one way to find out... FIGHT! #GardenersWorld

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ALT: Man's Dramatic 'Fight Me' Gesture

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Gargarin @gargarin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Seeing Monty's new projects are a little melancholy, as we'll probably never seen them mature #GardenersWorld

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Hang on, did Toby just give us an actual, really plausible reason for supporting the British Grit Marketing Board? Grit: It Gets Roots Going! #GardenersWorld

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I do like a "horticultural hack" or two from good old Toby Buckland. Top chap! #GardenersWorld

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Decent old school shear design that box chap is using. Sounds like good sharp steel too. #GardenersWorld

I'd assumed she would have a set of custom steps to get over the box hedges. #GardenersWorld

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Heather @heatherewing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Gala? Well they may do well, but as an apple, tasteless. These are real apples. A box of Russets from Kent this week. I wait ALL year for these :D #gardenersworld #fruits #autumnwatch

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Also, in addition to the wonderful slow living ethos, I read today that we import about 70% of our apples in the UK now. 70%! How wonderful to grow your own apples so you're not adding to those food miles. #gardenersworld

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I keep my apples in one of the salad crisper drawers in the fridge. They can last in there for many months and are conveniently in the kitchen where the rest of the pie making ingredients and equipment are located. 😉😂 #GardenersWorld

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#gardenersworld Asters flowering their socks off this week. #flowers #autumnwatch #springwatch

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Unfortunately all my apple trees, both in the back garden and at the allotment, aren't like Gala and did shed all their fruit back in August. No cider making this year! #GardenersWorld #ClimateChange

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Wildflowers are important for invertebrates, but in turn those bugs are important for higher birds and animals. I'm at a planning meeting tomorrow for a event next Spring to encourage local folk to plant more wildflowers for insects to benefit Swift populations in the town. #GardenersWorld

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Time for #gardenersworld and thankfully no ruddy football!

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I rather like that little yellow and white "Pippin" daffodil. Very cute. #GardenersWorld

Stratford Climate Action @suaclimate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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There are still a few tickets left for the Beautiful World Concert at Holy Trinity on 18th October at 7pm. Tickets are £30, with a discount to £25 for 12-20 yr olds and under 12s go free. Tickets available here: tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/Mzc0OS02O...

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Stratford Climate Action @suaclimate.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The next monthly SCA meeting will be on Wednesday 14th October, 7:30 pm, at the Net Zero climate hub (30 Meer Street, CV37 6QB).

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