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Parent carer. 2 kids, a partner. Intensive Interaction Practitioner. Rescue dog walker. Preserves maker. Cake baker. Theatre goer. Chocolate lover.

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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
My childhood would have been so SO much poorer without an unlimited supply of novels from the local library. And I can’t imagine my adult life without a constant supply of books.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
So yesterday Trump mused about a 3rd term, said ideally he'd cancel elections because Democrats are evil, and today it emerged that he's appropriated all the proceeds of Venezuela's oil industry can we (ie number 10) *please* stop saying US is our closest ally. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China
Deal indicates Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military intervention
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Jumbleberry jam, strawberries, raspberries and back currants from the garden. Blackberries from the hedgerow. Utterly delish!
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The other place has logged me out! Annoying.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Shortbread mince pies cooling on a rack. Fresh, bright red cranberries in the pan. Nearly 10mins later, dark red cranberry sauce.
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George Julian @georgejulian.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Today is Laura Booth's 30th birthday, her parents have sent mugs out so people can raise a mug in her memory at 7pm. Laura was just 21 when she went into hospital for a routine eye operation. She never got the surgery, less than a month later she died #DeathByIndifference #LearningDisability 1/8
A hand holing a mug with a photo of an 8 year old child in a red jumper on it. The text reads Remembering Laura Jane Booth on her 30th birthdayRed script printed on the back of a mug. It reads: This cup is in loving memory of Laura, she would have been 30 on the 14th of December this year. Will you join us and remember Laura on this day by filling the cup with a drink of your choice and come 7pm say a big "Cheers Laura"
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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
There is no such thing as ‘healthy fear;’ it is actually emotional damage. Those who seek to manipulate children in this way should have no place whatsoever in the children’s workforce. Do something about this now, please @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Top London academies face mass claims of emotional harm as Whitehall acts on crisis
Government says allegations ‘deeply distressing’ as dossier of allegations grows in wake of Observer investigation into Mossbourne schools
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
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R A Turner (he/him) @raturner.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
BBC Mission Statement: The broadcaster is to “act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain”. They fail on impartiality, badly. Tory/right wing shills.
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George Julian @georgejulian.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Surrey Coroner Richard Travers found today the death of 6 day old Hayden Nguyen who died in August 2016, was contributed to by neglect. His parents, Tum and Alex, have spent £250k and years to right the record after an earlier inquest found he died from natural causes #OpenJustice Total respect
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Chicken arrabbiata with Parmesan dumplings, covered with a sprinkling of Parmesan, bubbling tomato sauce and golden Parmesan scones on top!
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
It looks like Elon has had Grok reprogrammed after it accused him of being the most significant spreader of disinformation on X…
Screenshot of Elon Musk tweeting 😂 with screenshot of Grok answer to “who am I?” and replying with a passage of intense flattery, beginning “Oh, you’re Elon Musk, the real-life Tony Stark” and ending with “Mars has a reservation in your name, and you tweet like the rest of us breathe.”
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Sunrise, 1916 by Georgia O'Keeffe #Monday
Painting with an arched shape resting on a horizontal line, the softly blurred arches within arches in colours of white pink and red are over a half circle of yellow representative of a rising sun zabove a horizontal stripe of red and pink merging representing land
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AbiE @handfhome.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
. @drpam.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Screenshot of a post from twitter by Prof Colin Diamond CBE. It references the article posted here, and reads “Here we go: clear research evidence that Sure Start impacted long-term on life chances in this country. Many parallels with Head Start in the US. It took Gove weeks to close the programme with irreparable damage. Basically he didn’t have a clue about EY😞”
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Edinburgh was beautiful. Two days of glorious sun and one of snow.
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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · 24/11/2024
Hello Bluesky people! For new followers: My work is around death/dying/learning disability & inclusive research. Here's a thread with my main research projects & activities. Do share these posts with others who might be interested. Let's build and expand our Bluesky community!
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
😱 govt advisor/psychiatrist!
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Owen Granfield @owengranfield.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
UK farmers are campaigning against inheritance tax on over £1m - which also has get outs - so it’s probably £3m for a couple. UK govt say 500 mainly affected - which will include:
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Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I'm looking to partner with those who work in #SEN as I've created some children's books which have been particularly effective with helping neurodivergent children with their emotions and feelings. You can check them out here: thatsokay.co.uk/collections/... #SENDco #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Luxembourg 86% of avg salary Portugal 75% France 68% Germany 56%. Even USA median-wage workers keep 35% But in 🇬🇧 ? A measly 12% — the lowest in the developed world. Even if we include housing benefit, the UK still ranks 39th out of 42 rich countries — ahead of only Australia , Romania & Russia
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Marry me chicken. A bit too rich for my liking. Should have reduced the quantity of cream.
Chicken breasts in a creamy sauce, simmering in a frying pan.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Meatballs in a chilli and tomato sauce. All cooking up in a big pot. Dinner for tomorrow. 😋
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
2024 batch of crab apple jelly. Bright crimson apples, washed, chopped, covered in water, simmered, mashed and put through a jelly bag. Sugar added to liquid, slowly melted and then a rolling boil
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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
New research from the IFS showing the closure of youth centres during the 2010s was shortsighted. For every £1 saved, the costs to affected users, crime victims and public spending in the police and the criminal justice system amount to £2.85 ifs.org.uk/publications...
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The effects of youth clubs on education and crime | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Using quasi-experimental variation from austerity-related cuts, I provide the first causal estimates of youth clubs' effects on education and crime.
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MCA Bradford @mcabradford.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
What’s up Human Rights Advocates!
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Tom Shakespeare @tomshakespeare.bsky.social · 02/10/2024
Are DWP really debating vouchers for disabled people instead of money for PIP? This benefit helps with extra costs of disability and is a lifeline to many people.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
It’s Mary Berry’s Christmas chutney time. That’s the home grown garlic, tomatoes, courgettes with supermarket onions and peppers. All chopped up and sizzling in the pan for an hour! Will add sugar, vinegar and spices later
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 11/02/2024
Goulash for tonight, plus freezer meals, one for Dad and small portion for my lunch for tomorrow. Roasted veg, chilli pasta bake for dinner tomorrow and an apple and blackberry crumble. Back to work tomorrow after a lovely week of leave.. 😊
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 08/02/2024
Plum and ginger traybake. REALLY good.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 07/01/2024
Blueberry pancakes for lunch. A bit naughty but utterly delish. My Daughters favourite.
Blueberry pancakes, chopped banana, maple syrup and cream.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
Shortbread biscuit mince pies. The most delish ever but so bloody crumbly to make. Son said ‘why are you huffing so much whilst cooking?’ 🤣
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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 10/12/2023
This is important to all of us, worldwide, who value the freedom of the press. @bylinesnetwork.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/media/2023/n...
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Rights groups back Observer writer Carole Cadwalladr over court costs
Reporter’s legal team argues that excessive costs awarded to Brexit backer violates her right to journalistic freedom of expression and will take case to European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 02/12/2023
A few yrs ago my favourite crab apple tree was hacked down. I was so sad. It’s slowly recovered. This is the first year it’s produced a crop. I’m sooo happy. ❤️🍎
Bright red Crab apples in a plastic tray.Crab apples cut in half and de-stalked, in a pan, covered with water ready to cook.A cooked crab apple mixture straining through a jelly bag, into a glass jug.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 02/12/2023
Yesterday I got asked my age when purchasing a cheese grater!!
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 22/11/2023
This left over bread is a nightmare for my waistline 🤣 Thing is a 400g loaf is too small for them for a week and 800g we have this much left. I usually have brown bread for sandwiches etc.
Bread and butter pudding just out of the oven and still  cooling in the dish.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 19/11/2023
Had tonnes of these little aubergines from the greenhouse this year.
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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
I’m quoted in this new piece in Observer: “It’s a sign of weakness to refuse to engage with challenge. And it’s an even greater display of fragility, or petulance, or both, to refuse to listen to people on one issue because they’ve criticised you on another.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘Shocking’ scale of UK government’s secret files on critics revealed
Dossiers were compiled by 15 departments after scouring social media activity to vet people invited to speak at official events
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 18/11/2023
I had left over bread and out of date dark chocolate. Delia’s chocolate bread and butter pudding it is. Imagine the disappointment when I realised it has to go in the fridge for 24-48hrs! Definitely won’t wait 2days 🤣 I think the most unhealthy recipe I have! But delish.
Butter, choc, eggs, sugar, cream and a pinch of cinnamon all whisked up in a bowl. Whisk still in mixture.Delia’s chocolate bread and butter pudding put together with bread and chocolate cream mix in a rectangular dish and ready to go in the fridge overnight.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 17/11/2023
OH been away with work and eaten v rich food. Roasted vegetable pasta sauce on the go with aubergines from the greenhouse.
Red pepper, orange pepper, onion and aubergine all chopped up, in a tray with oil and chilli flakes, before roasting.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 12/11/2023
From the garden. Roasted it.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 12/11/2023
Haven’t cooked a roast chicken in ages. Topped off with Mum’s home made crab apple jelly and red currant jelly. Butterscotch tart for desert. Cheats yorkies and pastry case.
Roast chicken dinner. Chicken, potatoes, stuffing balls, squash, carrots, peas yorkies, gravy and crab apple jelly and red currant jelly.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 09/11/2023
Chilli jam sausage rolls.
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dave43law.bsky.social @dave43law.bsky.social · 07/11/2023
Confirmed at Covid Inquiry - Johnson did state he would rather let the bodies pile high
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'Let the bodies pile high': Boris Johnson did make controversial remark despite ex-PM's denials, vet...
Mr Johnson denied making the remarks on numerous occasions - both on television and in the House of Commons.
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 05/11/2023
Hello @michesinglehurst.bsky.social Welcome! 👋
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NB @nb87120292.bsky.social · 05/11/2023
Mary Berry marble, choc chip cake with choc custard!
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The Singing Engineer @treborfirst.bsky.social · 29/10/2023
Yes the Palantir deal should not under any circumstances go ahead. My experience as a lay contributor to AI research (to improve patient outcomes) leads me to believe that our data cannot be trusted to this company. Put simply simply there is inadequate public oversight and Palantir has form.
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dave43law.bsky.social @dave43law.bsky.social · 28/10/2023
This
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 26/10/2023
That must sting.
Graph showing daily users of Twitter X has plummeted since Musk took over
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