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St Edmundsbury Cathedral @stedscath.bsky.social · 1d

There are last minute tickets available for Ella and Friends - a celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald - on Friday 31 October. This elegant cabaret-style performance brings the songs to life in the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral.

https://ow.ly/Rc9y50XggNJ

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Friends of St Cecilia’s Hall and Museum @friendsofstcecilia.bsky.social · 8d

Harpsichord of the Day from St Cecilia’s Hall and Museum in Edinburgh: it’s not what it seems …
friendsofstceciliashall.com

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Bury Bach Choir @burybachchoir.bsky.social · 8d

🎶 What a fantastic day! 🎶

Huge smiles after Bury Bach Choir’s Come and Sing workshop today — and what a sound we made in a few short hours! Over 100 wonderful singers joined us to bring Bach’s Christmas Oratorio: Part 3, to life-filling the hall with joy, energy and glorious music.

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 8d

It’s #hats this week on #showmeyourknits. 🧶 I’ve made so many over the years… but these are a few recent ones.

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 15d

Lovely concert from @stileantico.bsky.social tonight @ltmsdnfest.bsky.social 🎶🎉 thank you!!! (next visit there will be for @patrickallies.bsky.social and @siglodoro in Dec!!

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 19d

Been out rehearsing all evening (choir, of course) all episodes set to record. Loving coming back here and scrolling thru your thread though, thanks 😍👍🎉🙏😝

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · 19d

These cushions are very comfy, human. Knit more of them! 🧶🐈‍⬛

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 19d

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sat at Little Missenden 😍🎶

Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 22d

Currently enjoying a large Negroni, with Strictly burbling on and hubby cooking dinner. Had a fabulous day in Chichester (can't believe I've not visited before) & loved learning Taverner and Part with @HarryBradford as part of the @TheSixteen choral pilgrimage.

Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · 27d

Looking forward to being there next Sat 🎶🎉

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meerbuschknitter.bsky.social @meerbuschknitter.bsky.social · Sep 21

I just finished writing up my latest cushion design. It's part of a marine life set I'm working on. As ever I added an "Easter egg" quote on the reverse for visitors to discover. I hope you like it!
🧶 #knitting #bskyknits #knitsky #fish #showmeyourknits
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Cushion with motif of two fish and seaweed

Two cushions on a sofa, one with motif of two fish and seaweed, the other with a prawn and seahorse.

Reverse of cushion with the quote: There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.

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John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today marks 10 years since the death of Sir David Willcocks.

John Rutter writes:
Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · Sep 9

Would make a change from the endless Meal Deals... 😝

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · Aug 19

Me too, struggling so hard I think I'll give it up, stop scrolling and get to bed 😂

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M. T. Anderson @mt-anderson.bsky.social · Aug 16

It cannot be easy to be a police officer in Sandwich, Massachusetts right now.

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Laura Brown @laurapbrown.bsky.social · Aug 16

Enjoy some time of rest 🍷🍹🏖️📚

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Liberty Choir @libertychoiruk.bsky.social · Aug 14

Family is critical to prisoners’ rehabilitation; those who receive family visits are 39% less likely to reoffend compared to those who don’t.

Our in-prison choir programmes help provide a vital sense of family to our attendees. Read more about the other work we do: libertychoir.org

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Prof Kate Loder @kghist.bsky.social · Aug 12

C18 and C19 music people - fascinating references to music (unknown to me) in this lovely letter from Euphemia Toussaint. She would have been c. 13 yrs old (and died the following year).
She is pleased to have Telemaque’s overture (Destouches?) & is now practising ‘The White Lady’

Christina Proenza-Coles @proenzacoles.bsky.social · Aug 11

Euphemia Toussaint was freed by her uncle, Pierre Toussaint, a formerly enslaved man from Haiti who became a very successful entrepreneur & philanthropist in New York. She wrote him weekly letters in English & French. This one is from June 20, 1828.