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Graham Brown

@grahambrownorkney.bsky.social

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Orkney since 2010. Secretary, Quoyloo Old School; member, Harray & Sandwick Community Council; Radio Caroline supporter. Partner: Kathie Touin, musician - http://www.kathietouin.com/

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 1d

Domino paying attention at his training class - and earlier having fun in our enclosure. #Orkney

Border Collie running through grass with a tennis ball.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, something of a timepiece which makes it fascinating. Not sure all the broadcasting details are correct, part of the plot revolves around a recorded programme. Wasn't nearly everything live then? But well worth looking out for. My edition was published in 2018 so there may be other copies about.

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 2d

I've just read this strange, fascinating novel: "A Voice Like Velvet" by Donald Henderson. First published in 1944 as "The Announcer", it's about a BBC announcer who is also a jewel thief. Ideal if you're interested in radio, the BBC & wartime Britain - and for listeners to @bbcentury.bsky.social

Cover of book showing buildings at night.

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The British Broadcasting Century podcast @bbcentury.bsky.social · 3d

No new podcast this weekend...
Your previous episode (105) is on the BBC's 7th station, 2BD Aberdeen
Your next episode(106) will be on the BBC's 8th station, 6BM Bournemouth
Find 'em where you find podcasts.
Meanwhile, have you completed our brief survey yet?
Here if not, ta! tiny.cc/bbcenturysurvey

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 6d

Rainbow outside our house just now. #Orkney #rainbow

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 7d

It's a shame our local show is in August!

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 7d

Cloud behind our house. #Orkney

Cloud formation with electricity pole above lawn, fence and field.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 11d

The sky seemed foreboding late this afternoon ahead of Storm Amy tomorrow. Time for @kathietouin.bsky.social to pick more tomatoes from our Polycrub before we batten the hatches. #Orkney

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 18d

Domino and I ventured out to the East Mainland of #Orkney in yesterday's sunshine.

Rocky shoreline in East Mainland. Island of Copinsay on the skyline.

Me and Domino sitting on the grass under a blue sky.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · 19d

The Quoyloo Old School quiz returns for the new season on Friday! #Orkney

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Kathie Touin @kathietouin.bsky.social · 28d

Here's a fun playlist. If you fancy some uplifting trance music (and who doesn't?) have a listen to Ori Uplift - Uplifting Only 605 on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms. Butterflies, my collaboration with trance artist Deme3us, is at number six!
Links for streaming here: uoradio.ffm.to/0605

Ori Uplift - Uplifting Only 605: No-Talking DJ Mix [FULL]

We have 7 exclusive world premieres today, and it's a mix of both instrumental and vocal tracks!

uoradio.ffm.to

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Sep 14

Misty sunrise seen from fido's morning walk. #Orkney

View across fields towards mist below sunrise; house and farm buildings to the left.

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Sep 13

Double rainbow beyond our enclosure but Domino is more interested in his snake toy. #Orkney

Border Collie with an orange plastic snake.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Sep 9

Casting long shadows from the low Sun on our morning walk. #Orkney

Border Collie casting a long shadow next to the shadow of a man.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fascinating and informative afternoon learning about the Churchill Barriers on a bus tour, part of #Orkney International Science Festival ...

Waves breaking over one of the Churchill Barriers.

St Nicholas Kirk, home to a photographic exhibition about the Churchill Barriers.

Cigarette machine in the St Nicholas Kirk exhibition.

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 25

A beautiful morning in Kirkwall Harbour with the RNLI lifeboat at the ready, close to the Lifeboat shop which is well worth a visit. #Orkney

Harbour with blue sea and blue sky, boats moored on the left and in the distance.

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Suzy Wilde @suzywilde.bsky.social · Aug 25

Radio Caroline, 4 this pm, UK time - catch you then!

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 23

Domino posing during his walk in the gardens of Skaill House. #Orkney

Border Collie with grass, stone walls and Skaill House in the background.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 23

It certainly is.

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 23

I made a return visit to the Orkney Wireless Museum in Kirkwall yesterday, a fascinating collection of historic domestic and military equipment and memorabilia. #Orkney #radio #wireless #museum

Former RAF transmitter used to control fighter aircraft displayed at Orkney Wireless Museum.

1949 Pilot valve radio on display at Orkney Wireless Museum.

1929 General Electric valve radio on display at Orkney Wireless Museum.

Radio sets displayed at Orkney Wireless Museum.

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 20

Residents of Harray and Sandwick parishes! A meeting tonight to start an important project. #Orkney

Poster advertising an event about Harray & Sandwick place plan.

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Paul Kerensa @paulkerensa.bsky.social · Aug 17

My latest Substack:
‘BBC bias? Such accusations pre-date the BBC itself… plus 2025’s Thought for the Day + 1923’s first BBC political debate (and its last for 25 years)’
open.substack.com/pub/paulkere...

BBC bias? Such accusations pre-date the BBC itself...

...plus 2025's Thought for the Day + 1923's first BBC political debate (and its last for 25 years)

open.substack.com

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 17

Domino was a very good boy on his first training walk with other dogs in Kirkwall this morning. Here we've stopped for refreshments outside the cathedral. #Orkney

Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 14

Welcome!

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Graham Brown @grahambrownorkney.bsky.social · Aug 13

Domino went for a paddle in Kirkwall Bay this morning. One of two large cruise ships visiting today can be seen in the background of the first image. #Orkney

Border Collie on rocks next to a bay with a cruise ship in the background.