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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · 1d

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What went right this week: the good news that matters

Blind people were able to read again, Ireland kept its basic income for artists, and life returned to a US river, plus more good news

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · 4d

Off you trot then.

Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · 4d

Ladybird day. Here in London. There must be a cold spell coming as well they were climbing up the back wall of our flats #ladybirdday

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · 4d

@blackhistorymonth.org.uk www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting

‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · 22d

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The Retro Synth Show W/ Jo The Waiter - 23/9/25

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · 28d

Proud owner of this t-shirt in grey.

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People's Republic of London @republicoflondon.bsky.social · 28d

Morning London, here's the design of the day as I try to figure out whether we're in the 'Sharia Law Muslim Takeover', 'Mad Stabbing Capital' or 'Totally Gentrified Out of Touch Hipsters' news cycle...

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32 Boroughs 1 London T-shirt

Even Croydon... .: 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton.: Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)).: Medium fit.: Tear-away label

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People's Republic of London @republicoflondon.bsky.social · 28d

As about 90% of our political class is itching to imitate US ICE (not that UK immigration cops have ever been any good) just hold to the basic truth...

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Refugees Are Welcome Here T-shirt

More than welcome, home. .: 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton.: Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)).: Medium fit.: Tear-away label

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 17

As Captain Sensible of The Damned once said Fashion is Fascist. Personally I am wondering what a Post Punk Old Romantic should be wearing for The Blitz Exhibition.

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · Sep 16

“Rather than getting despondent - which is easy, at the moment - we’ve got to mobilise, we’ve got to get active." — HOPE not hate CEO @nicklowles.bsky.social, speaking to @theguardian.com today.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 16

‘There’s a basic decency among British people’: Hope Not Hate’s Nick Lowles on how to defeat the far right

Lowles has spent his entire adult life organising against fascism, facing countless threats as a result. He discusses the street confrontations of the 80s, foiling a murder plot, Nazi satanists – and the urgent need for optimism and action

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 16

Free speech is not supposed to be hate speech. We need a Love Parade. #hopenothate

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 16

It was on Legend on Sunday.

Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 15

A new law could give millions of us better rights at work, but corporate lobbyists & politicians are trying to gut it. Tell the Government: protect workers, not profits!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/uk...

UK Government: Keep your promise to protect workers

Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosse...

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 12

Great article, amazing how Londoners stick to the same route without exploring new possibilities.

Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 11

A visit to Dulwich Picture Gallery today to see Rachel Jones : Gated Canyons.

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 9

I've just signed the Greenpeace petition to protect the Amazon. We must save the rainforest from the tipping point. Will you help? Sign the petition now; it's really quick. act.gp/3G5iTPR

Protect the Amazon

The Amazon rainforest is being destroyed – but our future depends on its survival! This may be our last chance to save it. Join us in calling on governments to protect the Amazon.

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 6

Another great Graphic Novel adaptation of an Octavia E Butler novel : Parable Of The Sower. #blueskybooks #books #graphicnovels

Book Cover. Parable of the Sower based on the novel by Octavia E Butler. Graphic Novel by Damian Duffy and John Jennings.

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ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK @theelectricityclub.bsky.social · Sep 5

Out now is ‘I Believe In You’, the new single from LADYTRON, ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK shares its thoughts on both the song and the video 🎹🎤🎹 www.electricityclub.co.uk/ladytron-i-b...

LADYTRON I Believe In You - ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK

Not a cover of the TALK TALK song, LADYTRON signal a new phase with ‘I Believe In You’. Now slimmed down to a trio of Helen Marnie, Daniel Hunt and Mira Aroyo following the departure of co-founder me...

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 4

New music from Ladytron as premiered today on. Perfect. @6music.bsky.social @ladytrongroup.bsky.social
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I Believe in You

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BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot (Unofficial) @bbcradio6musicbot.bsky.social · Sep 4

BBC Radio 6 Music
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Now Playing
Ladytron
I Believe In You

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 3

Climate polluters may be allowed to stop reporting their emissions. That doesn’t mean they can hide them. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/08/clim...

Climate polluters may be allowed to stop reporting their emissions. That doesn’t mean they can hide them. » Yale Climate Connections

Even as the EPA moves to block greenhouse gas reporting, satellites and aircraft are stepping in to expose the truth.

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Discover the Wonders of the Amazon

The Amazon rainforest is a biodiversity hotspot and helps regulate the world’s climate – but right now it’s at a tipping point! So I’ve joined a free email course to learn more about the Amazon, inclu...

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Aug 20

Another book finished. Sci-Fi Classic Foundation by Isaac Asimov. #blueskybooks #books #sci-fi Looks like I need to read some more of these to find out what happens next.

Book by Isaac Asimov. Title is Foundation. Picture of space rocket.

Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Aug 16

A "deal" can't be made when not all parties are present. These talks are more like a hostile takeover. The UK and Europe stand with Zelenskky and Ukraine.

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Tim Chaplin @chapperstee.bsky.social · Aug 16

www.positive.news/society/good...

What went right this week: the good news that matters

Crime plummeted in the US, England turned the tide for struggling species, and levitating trains were mooted for a comeback, plus more

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