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magsybrowne.bsky.social

@magsybrowne.bsky.social
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I like books, libraries, and books about libraries. Also here for the green stuff, wildlife stuff (especially bats), and UK/EU/international politics. Brexit is the dregs of the devil's dunghill.

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Sir Basil @sirbasil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Kemi supports hunting....pass it on
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EarthworkBec @earthworkbec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A huge £27.9 million raised in hope of securing the Rothbury Estate for #NatureRecovery, wildlife, heritage & public benefit. To stop it being broken up and sold off. Let’s hope philanthropic donor(s) help @northwildlife.bsky.social to close the final gap. ➡️ www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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Donate to Secure The Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts
Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...
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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This was 10 months ago , BBC's framing of far right thuggery as protest expressing legitimate concerns , it's complete disinterest in the hostile actors who finance these protests & corruption in Reform, their hounding of Prof Jason Arday & their shameful coverage of the genocide in Gaza continues 👉
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Old British Telly @oldbritishtelly.co.uk · 18/09/2026
[1998] 43rd World Stare Out Championship Finals - Compilation of animated shorts, part of Big Train, a late 90s BBC sketch show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkI85Kt10e4
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Big Train 43rd World Stare Out Championship Finals
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ditching flights is one of the biggest single changes most people can make. It's not just a step but a stride - every choice matters! 💚
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Dee Lomas @deelomas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The RNLI volunteer has told us that donations usually run at £20,000 per day. Currently running at £100,000 per day! Bloody brilliant!
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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I have more meetings in Halifax today. 🤞 I’m doing all I can to save this place for the Arts and the good people of West Yorkshire… and even further afield. In saving such places, we ALL win! 🙏🏻 Please RT. Thank you. #SaveSquareChapelArts #Halifax
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Mr. RB (UK) 💚🌹🔶🇪🇺🇺🇳🇺🇦 @chascroker.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Perhaps we could all make a donation to The RNLI? rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
It's National Read a Book Day 📚 So for one day only 'you have enough books' is not a valid argument (especially if they're library books) Happy reading
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Newham Bookshop @newhambookshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Please read and share widely.
Newham Bookshop facing 32% rent increase with £20K due immediately.
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The government has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to fireworks legislation. Protect the Wild believes that to protect animals, fireworks should be restricted to professional displays.
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Remember that, when it was still in the EU, Britain supported & voted for the introduction of this EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The then (Tory) govt wanted more checks on non-EU visitors entering the EU www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New EU system tripling time to get through border, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
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Badger Trust @badgertrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A reminder for all schools to please tie up your nets before the end of term. ✅ What to do • Tie up sports netting when not in use • Pack away garden netting safely • Encourage others (neighbours, schools, councils) to do the same Simple actions can prevent serious suffering — please share.
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Temperatures are rising again this week, and our wildlife will feel it too! Please leave out a shallow bowl of fresh water for thirsty visitors, and pop a few small stones in so insects can drink safely without falling in. A small act that makes a big difference 🧡
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House of Lords European Affairs Committee @lordseuroaffairs.parliament.uk · 06/07/2026
Tomorrow, Tues 7 July at 11am, we're holding an evidence session on the UK's participation in Erasmus+ in 2027, hearing from Universities UK @universities-uk.bsky.social & the Association of Colleges @aoc-info.bsky.social. Watch here 🔽 committees.parliament.uk/event/27754/...
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7 July 2026 - Erasmus+ - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
11:00 - Room 4, Palace of Westminster
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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
.@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social released a report on the environmental impacts of Brexit on UK: * UK has fallen behind on protecting waterways * laws that protect wild spaces weakened * failure to protect marine wildlife * rise in trace pesticides on foods www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/ten-yea...
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Ten years on from the vote: Brexit has turned the UK grey not green | The Wildlife Trusts
A new report commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts has uncovered the decade-long decline of the UK’s environment since the EU Referendum.
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
'Share' if you agree this is not ok in a modern society!
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Presumably this Russian assault on him will encourage Farage to call for a full inquiry into every aspect of Russian interference in our democracy??
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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We’re only ‘not allowed’ to go over the Brexit debates because the Brexiters were wrong on approximately 95% of them.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/05/2026
Let it be clear: you are wanted here.
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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 28/04/2026
1/ So angry. First, this is what "elections have consequences" really looks like. In addition to big stuff like wars and Liberation Day tariffs, the whole vast US machinery of state is now working everywhere, on everything, to make the world worse in every way. Thanks guys.
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Paul Carnahan @pacarnahan.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
This week, Brexit finally killed our family business. We cleared out our warehouse, handed back the keys, paid the final bills and said goodbye to our last employee. What was once a thriving firm died a slow, sad death, all thanks to Farage, Johnson and the gullible idiots they conned. 1/18
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The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
It’s that time of year - folks asking us about #bumblebees - WHY THEY’RE SEEING THEM ON THE GROUND - so here’s a thread to explain. Please #repost! Every queen that survives means a new colony that gets to exist and produce new queen #bees for next year! So important to #share! 1/9 #nature #caring
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Mark English @markemuk.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Things UK media missing on youth mobility/univ fees: 1/ Home fees for EU students in UK=same for UK in EU, incl. courses in English 2/ EU fees fraction of UK fees 3/ Erasmus - no fees 4/ Time limited youth mobility - too short for 3-4 yr courses? 5/ Gains of reset far higher than any cost to UK unis
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Shame on the IOC for this awful action. And may the #StreisandEffect ensure that this Ukrainian athlete’s message spreads 10 times as far because of this hamfisted attempt at censorship. In today’s frightening world, everything is political, & orgs pretending otherwise appear clueless or complicit.
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 26/01/2026
Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.
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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 17/01/2026
1/ Something which I don't think gets articulated clearly often enough is that a system where countries generally respect international sovereignty and territorial integrity is not pure charity or morality by the United States, but in its direct interests. Despite it being the strongest bear.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24/12/2025
Christmas can be a tough time for many. If you or someone you care about needs mental health support, help is available: NHS 111: 111.nhs.uk/triage/check... Samaritans: samaritans.org/how-we-can-h... Mind Charity: mind.org.uk/information-... Shout: giveusashout.org
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Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
😍We are rejoining Erasmus. Official announcement tomorrow😍 www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
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DG MEME @ecmemes.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
In case you were wondering...
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This little poll seems to have really upset the racists - many of whom don't appear to live anywhere near London Why not upset them a little more. www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/2562835...
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Do south east Londoners support Sadiq Khan? Poll
Do south east Londoners support Sadiq Khan? Vote in our poll.
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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This #InternationalMensDay we teamed up with Dave Muckell, Director of Lads and Dads, to learn what nature means to him. Lads and Dads, based in Bridgend, helps men & fathers reconnect with themselves, with their children & with each other. Read more: champ.ly/J-fXT8bE
Group of men by a Lads & Dads van in a car park.
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Caitlin Moran @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
Clear out toys now!
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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 08/11/2025
It's #WorldGiftDay - and books are presents that can stay with us forever. 🎁 Could you help a child to start their own lifelong reading story? Donate here to make a difference today 👇 bit.ly/3XhOnaG
An illustration of a girl sitting on a bed looking at a glowing book and smiling, while a happy cat watches and a gift box lies next to her. Plus the words: "Make a difference on World Gift Day"
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Jarek Wisniewski @jwisniewski.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The European Affairs Committee is now on Bluesky
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 30/10/2025
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
It’s spooky season, but let’s not make it scary for wildlife! 🎃👻 Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors! Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
An orange poster with the warning “Beware! Fake Webs = Real Risks for Wildlife” written at the top in bold, accompanied by a small, friendly-looking spider hanging from a web. The text explains that fake web decorations can trap and harm birds, small mammals, and even toads. A cartoon owl and spider deliver the message, with the spider humorously saying, “This is all natural!” in front of its web, and the owl encouraging people to avoid fake webbing for a spooky yet wildlife-friendly Halloween. The overall tone is playful but highlights an important caution for Halloween decorating.
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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?” “Because that’s what they are” @vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference. #Newsnight
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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
This detailed demolition of @gullyfoyleuk.bsky.social's "75 Brexit Benefits" by @alanbeattie.bsky.social deserves wider circulation. Intellectual garbage disposal is a valuable public service!
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The protection of bats is under continued attack. Please donate towards supporting this important aspect of our work. www.justgiving.com/campaign/hel... Help us speak up for #bats 🦇
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Help us speak up for bats
The legislation that protects bats is at risk, endangering all bat species including several that are at risk of extinction. We want to build a strong evidence-based policy foundation that reduces the...
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Reform losing their shit over being told their policies are racist, so maybe they are too. What are you then? Cos ‘legitimate concerns’ don’t stretch to violent threats against immigrants, mass deportations or demanding British people be white. You’re whiny racists. Don’t blame us for your shame.
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WWF EU @wwf.eu · 01/10/2025
Despite the worsening state of our waters, industry, agriculture, mining - and even some Member States - are trying to derail EU water laws with unfounded claims We urge @ec.europa.eu to reject ANY attempts to weaken the Water Framework Directive 💧 📄 Read our letter www.wwf.eu?19399941/Pro...
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Lambeth Larder @lambethlarder.org · 30/09/2025
🪘 Free Drumming Workshop for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 🪘 Join us for an uplifting afternoon of rhythm and connection with the wonderful Tony B Happy Drums 📅 Thursday 2nd October 🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM (Arrive at 2:45 PM) 📍St John's Church Waterloo Rd, SE1 8TY
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Sue Wilson MBE @suewilson91.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
No need even to include your email address. Currently 93%! think the policy is not racist.
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 21/09/2025
🕊️ It’s the International Day of Peace. The EU stands for a world where peace is protected, partnerships are genuine, and where the principles of the United Nations Charter are upheld. Today, tomorrow, always. #PeaceDay
A dove illustrated and the text International Day of Peace on a light blue/green background. On the right hand side the EU flag.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 21/09/2025
Peace starts with us. The European Union was created to turn a divided continent into one of dialogue between 🇪🇺 countries, cooperation, and solidarity. Peace is not just part of our past — it remains our mission. Today and every day. #PeaceDay
A portrait photo of Robert Schuman, a balding man with glasses, wearing a dark suit and a striped tie, holding papers. Beside him, a quote reads: "World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it." The quote is attributed to Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950. The European Commission logo is in the top right corner.
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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 15/09/2025
Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1
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Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Looked hard for Donald.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
It's another scorcher.. 🥵☀️ Be sure to put out plenty of water for birds & wildlife in your garden so they can keep cool and have enough to drink. Got your patch covered? Share this reminder!
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