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Margot Hodson

@margothodson.bsky.social
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Environmentalist, theologian and church minister in Oxfordshire, UK. Director of Theology and Education for The John Ray Initiative bsky.app/profile/johnrayinitiative.… Seeking resilient hope at a time of environmental crisis.

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BBC News - UK summer 2026: BBC postcode lookup shows how hot and dry it was - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK summer 2026: BBC postcode lookup shows how hot and dry it was
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak
‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Climate crisis likely behind devastating Nepal-Tibet floods that killed more than 1,300, first study finds
Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This is what happens when water is privatised. www.ft.com/content/527d...
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Thames Water hit by £2bn bill for finance costs and advisers’ fees
Embattled UK utility faces mounting costs as government debates moving ahead with temporary nationalisation
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Elisha Project aims to build a network of people who will teach environmental issues, theology and ethics in the theological colleges of the future, and more widely in church contexts. Applications will close on 30th September 2026. Project details and contacts are here: tcen.org.uk/elisha/
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The Elisha Project - TCEN
Funding is in place. Mentors, Tutors and Speakers are being recruited, and Applications for participants are now being taken Sign up here for the TCEN mailing
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
My blog on the Season of Creation. www.brf.org.uk/the-season-o...
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BRF | Leading Christian charity enabling ministry and mission | The season of creation 2026
To mark the new Festival of Creation in Christ, celebrated for the first time today, Margot Hodson reflects on the urgent necessity of caring for creation.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
@martinjhodson.bsky.social has published another paper. It's a kind of science autobiography. There is a supplementary info file at the end with lots of photos. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
There are big environmental benefits to using electric rather than gas hobs and this article also highlights the benefits to chefs. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric
As well as being quieter, cheaper to run and easier to clean, induction cookers can cut kitchen temperatures by up to 10C
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This concern is also rising in the UK and the EU. How do we mitigate the impact of datacentres and do we need as many as are being planned? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?
In this week’s newsletter: Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the political spectrum in the US – and the public is only just finding out about the potential effects on their energy bills
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Nepal-Tibet flood: this is the cost of not acting in the face of the climate crisis | Sunil Acharya
Nepalis and Tibetans must not pay the price – with their lives, livelihoods and money meant for education and health – for global heating caused by wealthy states, says Kathmandu-based climate policy ...
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
www.thereengineer.pro/p/dolly-part...
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Dolly Parton on the environment - a politically savvy superstar at her most outspoken
What will you do when the world burns down?
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Having had a record heatwave summer, looks like a torrential winter to come - and don't think about next year. This is global warming and we need to take more action both to mitigate and adapt. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat
There are parched fields, overheating sheep and potentially the worst cereal harvest since detailed records began – but it’s a good year for cider apples
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Good news! BBC News - Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Good article about the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What is happening with the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields?
The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Would like to see the UK much higher in overall perception of climate change (second lowest in Europe here). Not sure that perception of others figure is clear in what it is measuring.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Not much good having great wine if we have no food, and the thousands of heat related deaths this summer don't seem to be a concern. The science and economics are clear and this is dangerous fantasy. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform’s Tice says people should stop fighting climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heat
Deputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to halt global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewave
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
It's a good thing to ban disposable bbqs but fairly pointless if you start to open new oil fields and continue to build petrol cars. It's like throwing one bucket of water at a raging house fire while pointing a hose of petrol at it. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Cut in electric vehicle sales targets could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions in UK, say green campaigners
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
BBC News - World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on India’s green growth gamble: it will need more than private finance | Editorial
Editorial: The world’s most populous country needs state-generated demand to industrialise, decarbonise and avoid China’s overcapacity trap
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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Good morning with good news: UK's fully electric vehicle sales skyrocketed 49% in July, reaching 27% market share. Plug-in hybrids rose 36% for 15% market share. BEV & PHEV were 42% of market. Petrol vehicle sales fell 8% and diesel fell 11% storage.googleapis.com/public_downl... #energysky
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The UK used to have cross-party consensus for action on climate change. It would be great if this was restored. The current push against net zero by some parties would lead toward a disastrous future. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Murderous heat, an endangered food supply, decimated landscapes: embrace the Mediterranean life | George Monbiot
As climate disaster stares us in the face, the radical right says ‘Embrace the Mediterranean life’. Embrace death, more like it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/business/ng-...
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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis
Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
So this is what drought costs - or at least one of the costs. I guess all the firefighting will add up too. How does this compare to the cost of net zero? eciu.net/media/press-...
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June heatwave knocks €2 billion off European harvest prospects – new…
Industry forecasts suggest the European grain harvest will be down 9 million tonnes due to the impact of the June heatwave
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Many politicians are saying that Net Zero is too costly. But water is priceless and essential for growing food. Somehow the maths need to be thought out a bit more comprehensively. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought
Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of water
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up World Bank seat and play active role in shaping changes to global lender
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I don't know why this is not a top priority for governments and why our government is not much more concerned to prevent housing developments on agricultural land. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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UK has ‘no future’ if it fails to act on ecosystem collapse threatening national security
MPs demand publication of full report that outlines catastrophic consequences amid concerns for food security
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
BBC News - 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This approach would be a great model for modern society.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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Greta Thunberg warns 40°C heatwave about to hit UK 'is only the beginning'
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Good news for badgers www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Targeted vaccination and improved testing planned as part of drive to eradicate disease by 2038
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system
Ocean Observatories Initiative, $368m network that has provided crucial climate data, latest victim of Trump cuts
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
There is simply not enough protection for wildlife. Swifts have declined by over 60% since 1990. There needs to be far more serious implications for those committing wildlife crimes. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Noted Surrey colony of at-risk swifts destroyed during nesting season
Campaigners say builders’ demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from development
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Farmers need to be paid a fair price for milk. The current price is crazy and will push many more to leave dairy farming. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Farmers warn of ‘no future’ as milk prices fall below cost
Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Here is a sensible economic and environmental response to Blair's bizarre suggestion that fossil fuels were cheaper than renewables. We generated over 40KW from our rooftop solar yesterday. Do consider this in your next article @nickeardleybbc.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Blair’s fossil fuel ideas ‘bizarre’ in face of energy and climate crises, experts say
Energy specialists say abandoning net zero and increasing oil and gas drilling would cause more instability for Britons
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
@nickeardleybbc.bsky.social saw your article about Tony Blair. Renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels and there is an overwhelming economic argument for transition to them alongside climate issues and fuel security. It would be good to mention this. NB Blair has ff connections.
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Environmental Defense Fund @envdefensefund.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
UN landmark vote asserts strongest stance yet for nations to take unified action on climate — “a powerful affirmation of international law, climate justice, science, and the responsibility of states to protect people from the escalating climate crisis.” bit.ly/4wLTlwV
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UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
This reminds me of a novel called 'The ministry of the future'. We can avoid this scenario but only by taking it seriously and acting now. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Heatwaves are becoming the norm. This is what Britain will look like in the year 2052 | Bill McGuire
People sleep outside because their houses are too hot to inhabit, water is scarce and supermarkets are for the wealthy, says climate academic Bill McGuire
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John Birch @fandw.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Forgiveness is sometimes difficult, but not forgiving can be a burden on our shoulders that we carry daily #prayer
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I wonder if the fines need increasing? The shocking thing in the Hen Harrier case is that the Judge saw the protection of them as a controversy against the view that they are pests. Maybe judges need more education? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Britain's protected birds of prey still illegally targeted – RSPB
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns
Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is a massively exciting development!
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
BBC News - UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Very exciting news! Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN) has won a major award for their Elisha Project to resource a new generation to equip future church leaders in understanding science and environment in a ministry context. @eclasproject
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This is a fab project! www.churchofengland.org/about/enviro...
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St Luke’s solar sharing: green energy at the heart of the community | The Church of England
An extraordinary scheme that will transform the electricity supply of a church, school and 70 local homes is underway in Canning Town, London.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Good news and lets hope the number of countries signing up to it grows. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout
Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘The damage is done’: global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says
Exclusive: International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol, the world’s leading energy economist, also says UK should largely forgo North Sea expansion
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Brilliant evening with Tom Wright and Francis Collins in discussion together at the Natural History Museum in Oxford. After the discussion they performed some songs, including Genesis to the tune of Yesterday. Also lovely to meet up with many old friends.
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