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Neil Manthorpe

@neildm63.bsky.social
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Trying to be a better ally - progressive Christian - birder - railway geek - among other things

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Ian Duhig @ianduhig.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy #NationalPoetryDay
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giorgio_inlove @inlove1.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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William Temple Foundation @williamtemplefdn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This year, we are launching a new programme of short courses and events - ‘Public Theology and Social Justice in Uneasy Times’. Watch this space - more information coming very soon!
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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🇺🇸 Of the 22 lawsuits challenging President Trump’s immigration policies, 21 are being led by churches and faith-based organisations, a tracker monitoring legal challenges to the administration’s policies shows. #ChurchTimes #ChurchNews #WorldNews
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Churches spearhead US lawsuits
OF THE 22 lawsuits challenging President Trump’s immigration policies, 21 are being led by churches and faith-based organisations, a tracker monitoring legal challenges to the administration’s policies shows. The tracker, created by the Religion N...
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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
News from the deep 🌊 Paul French tells the story of this autumn’s Challenger 1 expedition to The Canyons, taking us on a fascinating journey into the depths. Read ‘Challenger 1 expedition: to The Canyons’ 👉 www.britishbirds.co.uk/news | @nomadbirder.bsky.social
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21c11 / 35011 General Steam Navigation @35011gsn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A new workbench & new parts for the oil bath being manufactured at our new volunteer base at Yeovil Railway Centre. To join in and join the Society here 35011gsn.co.uk/membership.h... We are close to our 500th new member, if it is you a special goodie bag awaits, so do not delay... join today!
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churchtimes.bsky.social @churchtimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📗 Review: Maundy: Leadership and identity in life and death by Andrew Watson #ChurchTimes #BookReviews
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These writings remind Paul Davies of his late friend and diocesan
ANDREW WATSON’s mobile phone rang during a meeting that he was chairing on 5 February this year. Uncharacteristically, he told those present that he needed to answer it. He slipped out of the room, to be informed by his consultant that he had panc...
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Bill Braviner @billbraviner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#MorningPrayer Build our awareness, Lord Jesus, of your work in us and around us; open our minds to see your activity among us, between us, and through us, that we may more readily join in with the mission and the blessings of your kingdom as we receive, know and share your love.
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Jon Patience @smoulderstoat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Friends, on the matter of dodgy men in transit vans, allow me to tell you about me, two future members of the House of Lords, and the massive suspect package.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Business groups urge John Healey to show restraint on raising UK’s minimum wage. They claim lifting people out of poverty is inflationary. Can't recall millionaires restraining on profiteering, exec pay, dividends, share buybacks. Have they tried living on minimum wage? archive.ph/h0pVc
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Business groups urge John Healey to show restraint on raising UK’s minimum wage
Companies warn that a steep rise in labour costs will fuel inflation and cut jobs for young people
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Sunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC
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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For all that it's been barely reported in the UK press, it's still hard to understate the importance of the stance @labourunionsuk.bsky.social has taken on trans and non-binary rights this week. Every single trade union affiliated to the party of government has stood up and said we will not comply.
Joint statement from National TULO

Solidarity with the trans and non-binary community

Labour's 11 affiliated trade unions stand in total solidarity with the trans and non-binary community.

Trans rights are human rights, and trans rights are workers' rights.

We in the trade union movement will do all we can to stand up for our trans members and all our trans siblings, to protect them from persecution, harassment and attack.

The government must act now to protect all trans people, to make sure their rights are protected, expanded and upheld in our workplaces and communities.

Labour Unions
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This Many Years Ago @thismanyyearsago.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
64 years ago, on the 27th of September 1962, Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring was published. It handled the environmental harm caused by the pesticide DDT and the disinformation spread by the chemical industry. Carson managed to sway public opinion and even policy. #otd #history 🗃️
Rachel Carson photo credit: Science History Images / Alamy
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action bestforbritain.org/petition/far...
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Peter Howlett @cardiffbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cetti's Warblers are generally secretive beasts but I a little patience on the Cardiff wetland reserve boardwalk (there are several in the area) was rewarded with it popping onto a bramble branch for a very brief but lovely view in some soft early morning sunshine #SmallBirdSaturday #BirdingWales
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Graham Muz @grahammuz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Canute Road Quay is all set up at the Worthing MRC show this weekend. More details here southern-railway.com/2026/09/15/t...
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Neil Manthorpe @neildm63.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Is it something about my age that made me expect that the punchline would be 'and wow it is so waterproof'
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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
WHAT MAKES a community welcoming, inclusive and life-giving? Around 70 people gathered at #Greenbelt to share food, conversation and reflections on belonging. Read what we learned: bit.ly/Greenbelt26
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High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society @hwdmrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
*Wycrail Layout Focus*, showcasing some of the layouts attending our Wycrail Model Railway Exhibition being held on Sat Nov 7th at the #highwycombe Brunel Train Shed. Torrycombe in oo gauge. The Chandler family have a long association with the HWDMRS. More details at www.hwdmrs.org.uk/wycrail
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American Birding Association @aba.org · 24/09/2026
It is daunting to keep up with the explosion of ornithological research at the present time. Mikko Jimenez, Andres Jimenez, and Sarah Swanson join host Nate Swick to discuss recent research on everything from plover conservation to songbird migration. Listen here: www.aba.org/this-month-i...
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This Month in Birding - September 2026 - American Birding Association
It is daunting to keep up with the explosion of ornithological research at the present time. But the American Birding podcast is there to deliver the latest news for you! Ornithologists Mikko Jimenez,...
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Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Is it Our Task to Save the World? – Green Christian Talk 22 October 2026, 7-8.15pm. Join Anthea Lawson for a talk and discussion about antidotes to the common pitfalls of activism and change-making. ctbi.org.uk/event/is-it-...
Is it our task to save the world? 22 October 2026, 7-8.15pm. Anthea Lawson. Green Christian logo: Responding to the cry of the Earth.
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Beth Levin @betheena.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
A.A.Milne “What I like best in the whole world is Me and Piglet going to see You, and You saying, “What about a little something?” And Me saying, ‘Well, I shouldn’t mind a little something, should you, Piglet,’ and it being a hummy sort of day outside, and birds singing.” ~A.A.Milne
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Buckinghamshire Bird Club @bucksbirdclub81.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why not consider joining us. Full details on our website : www.bucksbirdclub.co.uk/club-news-an... #ukbirding
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Steph' Thorpe @stephbirdart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Blessings to all for the Autumn Equinox.
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Vibrant Autumn Forest Sunset
Alt: Vibrant Autumn Forest Sunset
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Dr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
These are not encouraging figures
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High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society @hwdmrs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
*Wycrail Layout Focus*, our series showcasing some of the layouts attending our Wycrail Model Railway Exhibition being held on Saturday November 7th at the #highwycombe Brunel Train Shed - very apt for the venue - Bristol Broad Gauge 7mm scale. www.hwdmrs.org.uk/wycrail/
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UTU (Urban Theology Union) @urbantheologyunion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996127866... Liberation Theology Day - 27 February 2027
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Liberation Theology Day
Dive into some deep talks and good vibes exploring how faith meets justice in everyday life.
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
He could have quite explicitly stated that they don't, because they don't. This isn't an area to go "oh people think". We have the evidence. They just don't. If you want to claim to be a progressive, liberal, party, you have to actually challenge right wing, predominantly, lies and scare mongering.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 20/09/2026
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank aje.news/2k9w9j
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank
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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A wave of cormorants: #AGoodPlace Source: AccuWeather
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James Emerson @norwichbirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
So sad to hear about the death of Joe Harkness. Joe was passionate about getting people talking about mental health, as well as the benefits of being out in nature, and was rightly proud of his work with young people, all of which will leave a positive legacy.
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Wendy Miller @burrowingowl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Good morning! 🪶
Burrowing owl stepping into the weekend.
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High Wycombe and District Model Railway Society @hwdmrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
*Wycrail Layout Focus*, the first up in a series showcasing some of the layouts attending our Wycrail Model Railway Exhibition being held on Saturday November 7th at the #highwycombe Brunel Train Shed is Collingwood - Modern Signalling in Miniature See www.hwdmrs.org.uk/wycrail/
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UTU (Urban Theology Union) @urbantheologyunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Here are Naomi Nixon, CEO of SCM and Erica Dunmow, UTU Chair celebrating it in SCM's pink lit stand at Greenbelt
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UTU (Urban Theology Union) @urbantheologyunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
UTU are very pleased that conversations a while back with the Student Christian Movement about a 'how to' study guide on evangelism based on our Kindom.Evangelism work, resulted in their booklet called 'Progressive Evangelism' www.movement.org.uk/progressive-...
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PROGRESSIVE EVANGELISM – A new resource for progressive Churches and communities. – SCM – Student Christian Movement
SCM is pleased to launch the second resource in the Affirming Christianity series, Progressive Evangelism. The four-part course was developed in response to fee
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Kernow Model Rail Centre @kernowmodelrail.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We are attending the Great Electric Train show in 3 weeks time 10th/11 Oct at Milton Keynes. We will have a range of new models, our exclusive models and special show offers. We hope to see you there for more information and to get advance tickets click www.keymodelworld.com/greatelectri...
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I have to tell you now that no such undertaking has been received - and that consequently, this country is at war with Piddington.
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teagan white @teaganwhite.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
work in progress watercolor painting of a green heron with dragonfly and pond lily
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Greenbelt Festival @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Shibboleth is a magazine about faith, justice and creativity, made by people we believe in. So much so that the Shibboleth team ran out of copies for new subscribers at the festival. They're back in stock now, with an article from our Creative Director in the latest issue. shibbolethmag.com
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Three Acres And A Cow @threeacresacow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Please share with Manchester pals... this week's show still has some tickets left - www.tickettailor.com/events/modif...
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Robert Hanks @roberthanks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Honestly, if the government could just keep rolling out this level of sensible, useful stuff, it would do a lot to bring the national temperature down. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disrupted
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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
More than 100 camera-trap records of Sand Cats in Qatar have provided the first systematic evidence of the elusive desert felid in the country and raised the possibility that a previously overlooked population could be larger than expected:
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Hidden Sand Cat population revealed by camera traps in Qatar
A first systematic survey provides new evidence of Sand Cat in Qatar, with camera-trap records suggesting the country could support a sizeable population.
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Dr Alex Bond @thelabandfield.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
BIRD FRIENDS! I need someone who knows Malta and its birds. I am pulling my hair out looking for a reviewer (I think I've tried about a dozen). If that's you (not "someone I know" please), make yourself known! #ornithology
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Greenbelt Festival @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The sun shone for us at Communion as we all gathered one last time at Boughton this summer. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to our offering, which is being shared with our friends at Christian Aid and their work in Gaza. You can still give online if you’d like to, via our website.
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Greenbelt Festival @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How is it two weeks already since we danced with our mates to Grace Petrie on the opening night of the festival?
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
RNLI staff have faced "unacceptable" online & physical abuse since anti-migrant protests. "Deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding" by thugs hiding behind "balaclava or a keyboard". Solidarity with RNLI volunteers. They do a great job in saving lives, must be respected.
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Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱 @dailyherald.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham has officially lasted longer as PM than Liz Truss
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David/Trout 2.0 @trout61.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Farage posted then deleted this. Threatening to prosecute RNLI volunteers. He is absolutely disgusting. 🤬🤬🤬
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Both Trump and Russia supported the victory of the neo-Nazi AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, so we know where everyone stands.
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