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Paul Callaghan

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The Fire Station presents Emmylou Harris at The Sunderland Empire on Monday 18th May 2026.

Tickets available from Friday 28th November from www.thefirestation.org.uk

November 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

Indirectly ( I must state NOT directly ) I’d like to say Nigel Farage is a twat
#banter

November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

Jimmy Cliff R.I.P. - legend

m.youtube.com/watch?v=fjW5...

Many Rivers To Cross

YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic

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November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM

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StoneyCat ≅

@stoneycat.bsky.social

Please, please read this - (and then be sure to read the whole book)🙏
#TransDayOfRemembrance 🏳️‍⚧️

Thinking of you, and your family, Caroline
🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

(Click where you see the book, Her Name Is Alice - the blue link didn't open it; for me anyway)

Caroline Litman @alicemydaughter.bsky.social · 6d

I forgot the link

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November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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Susie Dent

@handle.invalid

This show will not disappoint: Simon is more passionate and knowledgeable about the magic of the movies than anyone I know.

Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 9d

Folks, I really need some help. For the last 10-15 days, I've been pretty much out of action, which has put me two weeks behind on promoting my Film Stories 500 show in London next week.

I'd be grateful for any help/support in getting the word out.

Thank you.

www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...

Film Stories: The 500th Episode Celebration • Words • Kings Place

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Film Stories with Simon Brew.

www.kingsplace.co.uk

November 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM

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James O’Brien

@mrjamesob.bsky.social

The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report

A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself

www.thenewworld.co.uk

November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

Another A-Z completed, so here’s another - last was all about Nature, so this is #A-ZManMade
Fell free to jump on board …or not !
A is for many things but this popped into my head this morning - Airport - Motors

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Airport - The Motors

YouTube video by Rotten Johnny

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November 11, 2025 at 8:21 AM

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Solomon

@solomonmissouri.bsky.social

November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM

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Kaylee 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

@littlemacha.bsky.social

I know I've been on Your Party a lot this weekend but I feel like I need to explain why they as a party (and their reply guys) upset me, as an individual, and why I feel they are set up for failure on trans rights. Buckle up cuz this is gonna be a thread.

/1

October 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

New A-Z Challenge
#A-ZNature
Animal, Vegetable or Mineral …anything to do with the natural world at all - please feel free to drop in with suggestions at any time - no wrong answers …so let’s get started …

October 16, 2025 at 7:43 AM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

#A-ZLive - Z - actually a fairly easy letter for me ( I had it down to two) but had to go with The Zombies who I was lucky enough to see play one of my favourite albums of all time Odessey & Oracle - here’s a beautiful stripped back version of This Will Be Our Year

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgde...

The Zombies - This Will Be Our Year

YouTube video by BBC Radio 4

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October 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

#A-ZLive Y - a saw a version of the Yardbirds …might have had a couple of the originals in it …but gonna go with Yazoo

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9j7S...

Yazoo : Nobody's Diary (Live at The Roundhouse) - Multicam

YouTube video by Peter

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October 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM

Joe Simpson

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#A-ZLive X ! Sadly I never saw either XTC or X Ray Spex live ( although would have loved to ) so have to go with the very first band I saw live 10cc 10=X right ?)

m.youtube.com/watch?v=x95-...

Feel The Benefit / 10cc - Live

YouTube video by imagine1960

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October 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM

Joe Simpson

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#A-ZLive - W - Willem Smit of Personal Trainer and has just released Long Fling with Pip Blom - seeing them live next weekend in Manchester

m.youtube.com/watch?v=JNN5...

Personal Trainer - I Can Be Your Personal Trainer (Live at Paradiso)

YouTube video by Personal Trainer

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October 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

#A-ZLive - V
The Verve

m.youtube.com/watch?v=oaJm...

The Verve - History (Live at Haigh Hall - 20th Anniversary DVD)

YouTube video by RISEN

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October 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Joe Simpson

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#A-ZLive - U …one or two choices here …but have to go with The Undertones

m.youtube.com/watch?v=zmCx...

The Undertones - You've Got My Number (Why Don’t You Use It!) LIVE 1980.

YouTube video by Spit Records

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October 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Joe Simpson

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#A-ZLive T …really struggling to choose so many I want to post …but going with this choice as I have seen him a number of times , solo and in different projects/bands and just love all his work - here’s not 1 but 4 songs from the much missed Terry Hall

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0y5...

Terry Hall / Live in London (08/01/2014)

YouTube video by 2tonefootage

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October 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM

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Hywel Roberts

@hywelroberts.bsky.social

After a couple of years and lots of brews, my website is now live. It’s for all educators. It’s about warming up the cold curriculum. Lots of free content + subs options. Please do share and take a gander.
Www.botheredness.co.uk
#edusky #education #teaching #learning #joy

Botheredness by Hywel Roberts

Www.botheredness.co.uk

October 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM

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Anthony Michael Kreis

@anthonymkreis.bsky.social

This dude wouldn’t last a minute in the asylum I raise my students (Constitutional Law I).

DEMSEC @demsec.bsky.social · Oct 7

Stephen froze like a deer in the headlights and pretended to have connection issues because he unintentionally gave away the game plan.

“Plenary authority is complete, absolute power over a specific area or issue, with no significant limitations."

Show people this clip. This is an insane slip up.

October 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

#A-ZLive - S - another letter where I have too many choices - so going with possibly the loudest band I ever saw Live - Slade

m.youtube.com/watch?v=pr2J...

We'll Bring the House Down (Live - Slade On Stage)

YouTube video by Slade - Topic

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October 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM

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Kath

@kathyburke.bsky.social

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Joe Simpson

@joesimpson66.bsky.social

#A-ZLive R - using one of my excess D’s here - Kevin Rowland of Dexys

m.youtube.com/watch?v=1IcS...

Dexys Midnight Runners - There, There My Dear (Live)

YouTube video by funky stuff

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October 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Joe Simpson

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#A-ZLive Q - I thought this would be the letter that would defeat me but then I remembered I saw Quicksilver Messenger Service

m.youtube.com/watch?v=RNE0...