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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 2d

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 28 Oct, 8–10pm GMT/UTC. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Sheet Music” (1974) by 10cc + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrating the Twin Holy Days – birthdays of the Báb (1819–50) and Bahá’u’lláh (1817–92) – with members of Bahá’í community of #Leicester and #Leicestershire, friends and family this afternoon. #Bahai, #TwinHolyDays

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 6d

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 24 Oct, 3-5pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 9d

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 21 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “One World” (1977) by John Martyn + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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Christina Martin @christinamartin.bsky.social · 9d

Anyone want some world peace from the shop?

Shop window with world peace shop on it.

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 13d

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 17 Oct, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 16d

Attending Diwali Lighting at Loughborough Town Hall this evening. #belonging, #cohesion, #community, #Diwali, #integration, #intercultural, #interfaith, #Loughborough, #multifaith

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 16d

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 14 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Fear of Music” (1979) by Talking Heads + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 16d

Taking part in round table faith discussions with adult residents of Eyres Monsell, Leicester, this morning, organised by St Philips Centre. #Bahai, #Christian, #cohesion, #DEI, #diversity, #EDI, #equality, #EyresMonsell, #integration, #intercultural, #interfaith, #Leicester, #multifaith

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 19d

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 10 Oct, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 22d

Attending Leicester Listening Together event this morning, hosted by St Philips Centre, focusing on how to make the best of our intercultural city. #cohesion #DEI #EDI #integration #interculturalism #interfaith #KingPowerStadium #Leicester #multifaith

George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 23d

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 7 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Caetano Veloso” (1971) by Caetano Veloso + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 23d

Attending Feast of #Sukkot (Tabernacles) this evening. Guest of Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation, along with #Christian, #Hindu, #Muslim, #Quaker friends. #interfaith #multifaith #EDI #DEI #cohesion #integration #Leicester

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 25d

Next edition of Citizen of Nowhere, my monthly show on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 5 Oct, 4-6pm BST. Ep 60, #NorthernAmerica: music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Bermuda🇧🇲, #Canada🇨🇦, #Greenland🇬🇱, #USA🇺🇸. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 26d

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 3 Oct, 4-6pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · 29d

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM, Tue 30 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Blue” (1971) by Joni Mitchell + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 22

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM, Tue 23 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” (1981) by Brian Eno & David Byrne + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 21

My most recent show included this track: Dub from Creation (1978) by Creation Rebel. open.spotify.com/track/7gAB8q...

Dub From Creation

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 20

Thanks for your warm and positive response Lilly. I’m always pleased to have a piece or two of Dub in the show. ☺️

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 18

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 19 Sep, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 16

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM. Tue 16 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “In A Silent Way” (1969) by Miles Davis + supporting playlist. Listen on www.eavafm.com or on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 13

Next edition of Citizen of Nowhere, my monthly show on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 14 Sep, 4-6pm BST. Ep 59, #CentralAmerica – music from, about, influenced or inspired by #CostaRica🇨🇷, #Guatemala🇬🇹, #Mexico🇲🇽, #Nicaragua🇳🇮. www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 11

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 12 Sep, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 10

Attending third public meeting of #VRN Faith Network this evening. #interfaith #multifaith #equality #diversity #inclusion #EDI #DEI #cohesion #integration #Leicester #Leicestershire #Rutland

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George Merchant Ballentyne @gmballentyne.bsky.social · Sep 9

What the actual ?!? 🥴

Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is a masterclass in narrative tension

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