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Mark Flannagan

@markflannagan.bsky.social
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Part-time CEO of upcyclemcf.org; trained funeral celebrant; hospice trustee

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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I can't believe a landowner is putting the iconic Glenelg to Skye ferry at risk. Support the local community and save the world famous Glenelg to Skye ferry by joining me and signing the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!
This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but the ferry's operator says its future may...
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James Dart @jamesdart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
'Literally, there hasn’t been a day since 1984 when somebody hasn’t come up and said: you owe me a keyboard.' Daley Thompson interview, from @seaningle.bsky.social
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Daley Thompson: ‘I was happy to sleep on floors to do what I was doing. You know you have to earn it’
The double Olympic champion insists a knighthood wouldn’t change his life, still trains on Christmas day and explains why he got a video game and Seb Coe didn’t
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@orkneycom.bsky.social If you have to leave The Orkneys, this view from the sun deck of Humnavoe, NorthLink ferry beckons you to return. #orkneys #tourismscotland #northlinkferries #scotland 22 September 2026, from the 16:45 Stromness to Scrabster
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
10 September 1930 | An Italian Jewish woman, Liliana Segre, was born in Milan. In January 1944, she was deported to #Auschwitz with her father Alberto who perished in the camp in April 1944. Liliana survived. Today she turns 96.
Black and white photo of a smiling man holding a young child, both dressed in light-colored clothes.
Elderly womanwith white hair wearing a black blazer and a light pink scarf, posing against a neutral background.
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Minnie Rahman @minnierahman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Given what has happened to the RNLI, this is when wider civil society should speak in solidarity about the far-right and political parties attacking charities delivering vital services for vulnerable people. The voluntary sector is part of our social fabric, it needs protecting.
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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Can any of you good burghers of Calderdale help us with this? 🙏🏻 And a retweet would help from all of you. 🙂 Let’s keep the magnificent #SquareChapelArts for exactly what it says on the tin… the Arts! Thank you. 🙌 www.facebook.com/groups/79219...
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Distressing to have our shows windows at UpCycle broken. Please support us if you can and help us cover costs as we are a small charity. Thank you. www.facebook.com/100064742494...
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join us? This is an exciting new role. A chance to. Make a difference. upcyclemcf.org/5320-2/?fbcl...
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- Upcycle
Join us as our Retail Manager About UpCycle  We believe everyone deserves a chance at a better future. We help make that a reality. We focus on meaningful ways to prevent crime through bike repair wor...
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
People of Clacton - it's time to send a message to The Establishment! You know who I mean - the privately educated millionaires who walked into city trader jobs then became career politicians. So you know what to do - vote Binface! #VoteBinface #Clacton
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The cat is plotting while my back is turned.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Now is a good time for another country to invade. Whilst we all stare at colanders and white paper.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Tempted to stay up and watch the meteor shower, even though I have read Day of the Triffids.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Back the Child-Feeding Café Threatened by Reform www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/83b7568fd3...
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Back the Child-Feeding Café Threatened by Reform
Supporting the Hastings café feeding children this summer and proving that intimidation will never defeat compassion.
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Cleo👠✨ @ozgib.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Jeanne Gibson, known worldwide as Rosie the Riveter, passed away on 29th July 2026 at the remarkable age of 100. Thank you Jeanne for giving women a symbol of strength when we were told we had none. 💋💪🏻💘
Image of jeanne in her 90's doing her famous pose with the famous outfit onOriginal rosie illustration poster
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
As suggested. Good move.
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Patrick Hurley @patrickhurley.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The inaugural Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair will take place 17-18th July, with free public entry between 10am and 5pm. A new Biennale for Southport, the art fair will shine a spotlight on contemporary artists at different stages of their career. www.visitsouthport.com/event/wayfar...
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Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair - Visit Southport
The inaugural Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair will take place beneath the iconic glass dome of Southport's Wayfarers Arcade 17-18th July 2026, with free public entry between 10am and 5pm each day. A new Biennale for Southport, the art fair will shine a spotlight on contemporary northwest, UK and international artists at different stages of their career. With 100+ contemporary artists exhibiting, plus live entertainment, talks, artist demonstrations, food and drink. The exhibits will tell the story of 'place, play and folk'. Artists include Tony Heaton OBE, Tina Dempsey, Julian Taylor and Geoffrey Robinson. Plus Southport's pioneers Brian Lewis, Peter Owen, Grant Searle and 2026 Sefton Art prize winners Peter Lavell and Jess Woolston. With local emerging talent including Zulay Sayalero and Kerry Koyne. The art fair has teamed up with Bebe's Hive charity. They will receive 10% of all art sold, to support Southport grieving children and families through the arts. Work on exhibition and for sale include fine art painting, print, sculpture, ceramics, photography and textiles. For the full programme see: www.wayfarerscontemporaryartfair.com.
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Matthew Wright @matthew-wright.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Poppy’s family are raising money for the hospice where she spent her last few weeks. Poppy really loved the place which brought us all a little comfort x gofund.me/240558d02
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Donate to The Last Waltz - Fundraising for PBL in honour of Poppy, organized by Riot Blenkiron
Dearest family and friends, and thide who have supported us dur… Riot Blenkiron needs your support for The Last Waltz - Fundraising for PBL in honour of Poppy
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
My daughter asked for recommendations for medieval history reading. So...here you go for anyone else interested. #history #medieval #reading #recommendations
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Just fantastic
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Ben Miller @benwritesthings.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
theeeeeeeeeee drag entrance - and if heaven exists bonnie and tandi are ki ki’ing rn
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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
***We're hiring!*** Could you be the Policy Manager we're looking for? Click here to find out more about the role and how to apply: howardleague.org/about-us/vacancies…
Sunset behind a barbed wire fence with a job opening for a Policy Manager at Howard League for Penal Reform.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Got excited when this just popped into my Inbox. Then realised it wasn't for PM but something else.
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
NEC will open nominations for new leader on July 9th - after the Nato summit. If there are no other candidates, you can expect Burnham to be in Number 10 by the following week.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Glorious Durham Cathedral
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🇬🇧 British Political Spectrum Quiz My result: Social Democrat Economic: leaning collectivist Social: progressive Sovereignty: cosmopolitan Military: leaning anti-interventionist Authority: leaning libertarian Constitutional: reformist Take the quiz: quiz.jmoxley.co.uk
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British Political Spectrum Quiz
Find out where you sit on the British political map across six dimensions.
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Medical Journalists' Association @mja-uk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
It's Friday afternoon. What better time to sort out your entry to the #MJAawards @phoebeivy.bsky.social @davewwest.bsky.social @madlendavies.bsky.social @abirimmer.bsky.social @andrewgregory.com @cbwickware.bsky.social Enter here before June 1: mjauk.org/enter-the-20...
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Enter the 2026 MJA Awards - Medical Journalists’ Association
Dates Entries open: 11 May 2026 Entries close: 10 June 2026 Finalists announced: August 2026 Awards ceremony:22 September 2026 Award Categories 2026 Case Study The Dr David Delvin Award for sex and se...
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Charlie Radclyffe @charlierad.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Free emergency info seatbelt covers available to collect in Exeter Police are offering drivers and passengers with additional needs free seatbelt covers to help make communication easier after incidents including road traffic collisions. #disability #Devon #driving
Free emergency info seatbelt covers available to collect
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Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @smkcampaigners.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Last week to apply to be SMK’s next Operations and Systems Manager! Apply here: smk.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-te…
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Mark Simpson @marksimpson.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
@matthew-wright.bsky.social - re your conversation this morning - @booktrust.org.uk has a Christmas appeal each year which will provide parcels of books to kids.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Special offer from the charity I am CEO of - www.upcyclemcf.org. Buying from us supports our work in prisons and the community. PM me for details if you wish.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Looking for a new bike for Christmas? Hybrid, child's, mountain or road? Our charity UpCycle refurbishes bikes and sells them to help at risk young people. John, our fully Velotech qualified mechanic really does a great job. Go to www.upcyclemcf.org for more.
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Look if the Duke of York title is going now I'll have it. Indeed, in medieval style, I'll even fight you for it. Seems as good as anyone else's claim.
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HMI Prisons @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Earlier today we published ‘Just passing time’: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons’. Find out more below or in the review: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...
Purposeful activity has always been a poor-performing healthy prison area, 
but since COVID it has got even worse.

Over the last three years, 94 of the 104 closed prisons we inspected scored ‘poor’ or ‘not sufficiently good’ for purposeful activity.

Just a small minority of prisoners accessed meaningful work and training and prisoners too often left jails having gained little or no skills to help them avoid reoffending.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/10/2025
Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion | Sharone Lifschitz
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Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion | Sharone Lifschitz
So many were killed – yet on her release, my mother said ‘shalom’ to her captors. Let’s learn from that moment of grace, says Sharone Lifschitz, London-based film-maker and academic
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Patrick Hurley @patrickhurley.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Families welcomed at ‘Celebrating One Community’ Open Day at Southport Mosque standupforsouthport.com/families-wel...
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Families welcomed at ‘Celebrating One Community’ Open Day at Southport Mosque | Stand Up For Southport
Families enjoyed an inspiring and well-attended Open Day hosted by Southport Islamic Society Mosque on Sunday.  Faith leaders from Muslim, Jewish and Christian places of worship came together to share...
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Emiliano Mellino @mellino.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🚨 Our new investigation out today reveals how thousands of people who've taken their bosses to employment tribunals & won, never got paid, even after they approached the government for help. This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill. www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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Thousands of rogue bosses get away with not paying tribunal awards
The government scheme ‘enforcing’ money owed to workers has been unsuccessful in a staggering three-quarters of cases
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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Tuesday marks 75 years since the historic September 30, 1950 Doll & Hill BMJ paper confirming smoking as a cause of lung cancer. For 75 years tobacco companies have been selling and promoting products they know are lethal when used as intended. www.bmj.com/content/2/46...
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o... Hard to believe that this idea has come round again. We spent so long last year making the case against ET fees. We argued strongly that the introduction of these fees is not in the interests of access to justice. www.thefru.org.uk/public-consu...
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Labour considering charging workers for employment tribunal claims, sources say
Exclusive: Reintroducing tribunal fees would be ‘a gift for bad bosses’, says TUC chief Paul Nowak
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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The Boring Fund will be open for applications in November. If your small UK charity needs (up to) £200 to cover something boring like insurance or web hosting, take a look. They welcome donations too.
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The Boring Fund - Open Collective
We support small non-profit organisations (UK) by only funding the really boring (but essential) stuff like insurance, accountancy or admin
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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Ready to take the next step in your career? There are some amazing opportunities on our jobs board right now - find a selection in the thread below and explore them all, here: bit.ly/CCSectorJobs #MembershipMonday
A CharityComms branded graphic with text that reads: Ready to climb the career ladder? Check out our jobs board to see where your skills could take you. To the right, there is a photo of a squirrel climbing with the following hashtag underneath: #MembershipMonday
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
That's Roscoe Head!
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Going to #LPC? May I highlight places to eat and drink? Bold St has a choice, including Bundobust and Bakcich. Pubs - Ship & Mitre, Baltic Fleet, Kavanaghs, The Grapes, Rocoe Head. Enjoy.
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Christina Martin @christinamartin.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Book two has been renamed by the publisher, so please pre-order/add to your want to read list...Sort Your Death Out www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
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Sort Your Death Out: A handy planner for the end of lif…
'With a prose style that holds your hand and offers ina…
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Mark Flannagan @markflannagan.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Jeesuz. Got to have hearing aids! Nothing profound. But definitely lost hearing in both ears. So, like glasses, initially use them only when I feel the need. Hey ho. Why am I old.
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Prof Erica Borgstrom @ericaborgstrom.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Are you interested in death, dying, loss, grief, and related topics, from historical studies to current issues? Then I'd recommend following @openthanatology.bsky.social and keeping an eye out for resources it shares.
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Mark Wallace @wallaceme.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
I always remember when Anne Robinson tried to do her school ma’am act on Ricky Hatton on Celebrity Weakest Link. AR: “Ricky - you were the weakest link in that round. Why do you think that is?” RH: “Probably because I get punched in the head for a living, Anne.”
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Will Yeates @wyeates.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Have a friend currently down on his luck in Manchester who could do with a long term loan of an electric bike. Can anyone help?
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I’ve been frustrated to see so much of the ongoing story about asylum seekers and the protests against them covered without hearing from those seeking asylum and now being met with hostility and hatred I set out to speak to those directly affected to find out about the impact this is having 👇
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We escaped war and torture but now we feel unsafe in Britain
Special report: Amid protests and rising aggression towards asylum seekers across the country, we spoke to those being targeted
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