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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@ryanairofficials.bsky.social Flight FR6839 Prague to Manchester. Gate A2 or B10? Need to know ASAP to clear security. Update via your app to passengers.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hello again, Prague. How ya diddlin'?

A pint of Kozel in the Black Bull, Prague

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I would love to breathe new life into this little gem… but I NEED funding! I may well eventually turn to you good people, but if there’s an arts-loving benefactor out there who fancies putting their shirt on a passionate, highly-qualified player, then do give me a shout.🙏🏻 Please RT, folks! x

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Bank holiday weekend and a blocked drain. Deep joy 🙄

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today I shall be mostly finding quiet places around the office to nap. Monday evening wedding receptions are a bad idea.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Something left a deposit in my garden last night. Google lens has just identified it as a black bear. I live in Sheffield! (though I'm only yards from the Derbyshire border)

Black bear poo (according to Google lens) in a Sheffield garden 🐻

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Got a fantastic silhouette of my colander!

Holding a colander in front of a piece of paper to simulate a pinhole camera to view the eclipse.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I've been promising myself a visit to the Brewery of Saint Mars of the Desert and finally made it yesterday in the middle of their 4 week(ends) SMODFEST. Dann and Martha have created something very special. It's hard to explain, but joyous comes close. beersofsmod.co.uk

A pint of Laska Pils lager brewed at the Saint Mars of the Desert Brewery in Attercliffe, Sheffield

SMODFEST at the Saint Mars of the Desert Brewery in Attercliffe, Sheffield. Wearing of dirndl and lederhosen encouraged!

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Operaonlocation.co.uk are a Sheffield based company that perform opera in unusual locations. Yesterday was at the old Attercliffe library now re-born as thelibraryvenue.co.uk, a fantastic cafe, bar, event venue. A great backdrop for Bach's Coffee Cantata. Go visit.

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The Library Cafe & Restaurant | Attercliffe, Sheffield

The best coffee in Attercliffe. Visit The Library Cafe and Restaurant Monday to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as live jazz and soul music from local and global artists in our intima...

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Yesterday promised to be a good day out but turned into an unexpectedly brilliant day out. First up, the Opera on Location company performing Bach's Coffee Cantata at The Library Venue followed by SMODFEST at the out of this world Saint Mars of the Desert Brewery (more to follow..)

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day to tykes everywhere and commiserations to everyone else. #GodsOwnCounty

A sign exhibiting the word Sheffield in different colours for each letter installed in Sheffield Winter Gardens

A Yorkshire Rose motif on Lendal Bridge, York

Sheffield Henderson's Relish - accept no imitations.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Can i just remind the youth of today that my generation gave you punk rock #SheffieldTramlinesFringe

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Has anyone here regretted taking early retirement? Got any advice/tips? I've got the opportunity to do it now and am trying to weigh up the pros and cons.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

And finally. Keeping my fluids up in scorching temperatures.

Woman with glass of beer in hand (in mouth, actually)

Woman with glass of wine in hand (for variety)

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

More pics from Bologna featuring my glamorous assistant Dave.

The beautifully decorated portico at Via Cavour outside the Bank of Italy

A section of the portico leading to/from the Sanctuary of St Luca in Bologna. It stretches for almost 4km and has 666 arches.

Elegant portico at Via Farini, Bologna - home to Hermes, Tiffany, Chanel etc.

The lion of St. Mark, Venice on the ceiling of the Archiginnasio of Bologna, the main building of the University of Bologna founded in 1088 (Europe's oldest). It houses the Anatomical Theatre where anatomical lessons were given to students using real cadavers.

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Masato Jones @masatojones.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Shopify is telling us that bluesky drives sales You may remember on Twitter we spent 10 hours a day driving sales in #shopindie for creatives like us & shops we want to get that back to some extent please follow if we can grow we can gain sales lets do this #supportsmallbusiness please repost

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Apparently, it's this trident that inspired the Maserati logo.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

For anyone interested here's a photo of Neptune (in Bologna) from the angle showing him well endowed. It's his outstretched hand.

Neptune statue in Bologna from an angle suggesting he's well endowed. It's a deliberate illusion created by the sculptor. It's Neptune's outstretched hand.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In Bologna, because it's just not hot enough in Sheffield 🥵

Two towers in Bologna built in medieval times.

Neptune fountain in Bologna which viewed from a certain angle shows him to be well endowed!

Famous Bolognese porticoes that shield you from all weathers. Think I read there's 43 miles-worth of these across the city.

Outdoor cinema in Piazza Maggiore for the whole month. Last night was Taxi Driver. May have to suffer sing-along Grease on Sunday with t'other half 🙄

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Sheffield Crucible Theatre is staging 'Summer Holiday' and built a sandpit in Tudor Square. Bring your own shade or fry!

A sandpit erected outside the Crucible Theatre in Tudor Square Sheffield. Nice idea but there's no shade.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

These make beautiful gifts for yourself and others (if you must!). Here's mine. Excellent quality, value and service from the excellent @masatojones.bsky.social

A selection of beautiful illustrated journals and origami kits from Masato Jones

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

There's still time, but be quick. 🦊

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

And there's more! These two cubs are hiding in our Childrens Library

A decorated model of a lion club, part of the Pride of Yorkshire, to raise funds for Sheffield Children's Hospital

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Come see our lion cubs at Central Library Sheffield #PrideOfYorkshire

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I can confirm! Show us your Masato doodles.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

So, yesterday I reached 60. I have no idea where the time has gone.

A black and white picture of a 4yr old child at the circus holding a lion cub. We know better now.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Sheffield rolling out the green carpet for the World Snooker Championship at our world class Crucible Theatre @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social

Tudor Square, Sheffield where the green carpet has been rolled out to welcome players to the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre

View towards the Sheffield Crucible Theatre getting ready to host the World Snooker Championship

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Masato Jones @masatojones.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My ambition to support independent chocolate makers for #Easter No #palmoil every 5th item is free Easter is a week on Sunday can you help us repost us buy from us We also have #dubaichocolate £2 was £5 as Best Before Date is 8th May 2026 we got 9 of these www.masato.co.uk/collections/...

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Create your own Hamper Easter Edition

Welcome to our tuck shop full of independent goodness some are sugar free ideal for diabetics. Now including the wonderful Charles Butler for his artisan confectionery, Dorset Chocolate with the cream...

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Unveiled last Friday to celebrate Sheffield being the birthplace of football. The Central Library is in the background - come and visit. We have lots to see including a theatre in the basement and an art gallery on the top floor. Oh, and lots of books!

A sculpture of a coin being tossed to celebrate Sheffield being the birthplace of football.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Spotted this Iris Reticulata 'Blue Note' outside the Crucible Theatre this morning @sheffieldtheatres.bsky.social

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

I cannot stress enough how important the right manager and the right captain are for the right team. This picture and the results Italy are achieving proves the point. This is what Wales needs to find and soon. (Image: Six Nations Rugby official photo)

Image shows Italy Rugby manager and captain seated at a desk during a press conference post match.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Absolute chaos at St Pancras following closure of Kings Cross today. Queues everywhere, no announcements and every man for himself if you managed to board a train #EMR #LNER

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Following last nights rugby here's another scrum, this time to see a 500 year old Italian lass

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

That was some beating we took, Ireland. And it hurt. Back to basics. FOCUS. DISCIPLINE. BELIEF. #m6n

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We have a phenomenally talented array of makers, crafters, artists, producers and all round clever people in the UK. Please support them where and when you can @ukgiftam.bsky.social

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I can highly recommend this diary. I have similar from Masato, it's beautiful and excellent quality. An absolute bargain at half price!

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Whoever in Sheffield needs to know this: Trams are currently running to/from Halfway (6:46am, 9 Jan).

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Treated myself to a diary from @masatojones.bsky.social featuring a favourite Van Gogh painting. It's such good quality and beautifully foiled. He's got lots of lovely goodies on sale - take a look before they all go!

2026 diary featuring Van Gogh's 'Cafe Terrace at Night' painting with foiled highlights.

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Two Fat Ladies now on BBC4 where they cook a Xmas feast for schoolboy choristers. They add so much booze to every dish it's a wonder the kids can stand up let alone sing 🥴

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Deborah McCormack @originalmcdonut.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Here we go. Match day. Real Betis v. Girona.